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Weekend Warrior

by ESPN Radio

Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert Klapper gives his unique perspective on sports and the injuries that impact you. Listen Saturdays 7a-8a PT on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPNLA app presented by Cedars Sinai.

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Episodes

  1. Dr. Ramin Modabber

    Dr. Klapper tlaks with Dr. M. Ramin Modabber. Dr. Modabber is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. The Creative Power of Uncertainty

    What does the movie, "Casablanca", Kobe Bryant, and Justin Bieber have in common? Doc tells ya with the help of Dr. Ramin Modabber. Plus, hear this week's segments with Mason & Ireland and the Sedano & Kap Morning Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Dr. Carlos Guanche

    Dr. Klapper chats with Dr. Guanche. Carlos Guanche, M.D. is a world-renown expert in hip and shoulder arthroscopy as well as complex shoulder reconstruction. In the 30 years he has been in practice, he has treated thousands of patients, many whose professional lives depend on his skilled hands to...

  4. Brunson-Dylan-Hamstring

    What does Jalen Brunson...Bob Dylan going Electric and a torn hamstring have in common? Doc tells us with the help of Dr. Carlos Guanche from Cedars-Sinai. Plus, the best chilaquiles in LA. And the weekly segments with the Sedano & Kap Morning Show and Mason & Ireland! Learn more about your ad...

  5. HR 1: I Want To Hold Your Hand

    Dr. Klapper tells us what the legendary Beatles song and the Twinkie have in common on another legendary show featuring doc's KLAPPERVISION. Plus, the weekly visits with Mason & Ireland and The Sedano and Kap Morning Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Dr. David Kruse

    Dr. Kruse is part of Cedar-Sinai Department of Orthopedics and will be part of the medical leadership for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games serving in the role as Senior Medical Advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Wave A Wand

    Dr.Klapper plays the sounds of the great Ray Charles., "If you wave a wand he doesn't want to see it". And doc is joined by Dr. David Kruse from Cedars-Sinai to talk about the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. Also, hear Dr. Klapper's weekly visits with Mason & Ireland and the Sedano & Kap Morning...

  8. Dr. Brennan Spiegel

    Dr. Klappers conversation with Dr. Spiegel from Cedars-Sinai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  9. HR 1: Gravity

    Dr. Klapper is talking all things about Gravity. And is joined by Dr. Brennan Spiegel, the Director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  10. LIVE AND FRESH DOC

    Dr Klapper tells us the amazing story of Shahid Kahn, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his road to success in life. Friend of the show, ABC 7's Curt Sandoval joins the "Weekend Warrior" show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. LIVE AND FRESH DOC!

    Dr. Klapper talks about making your dreams come true, the story of "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan. And Dr. Mandelbaum from Cedars-Sinal joins the Weekend Warrior Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  12. Dr. Bert Mandelbaum

    Dr. Mandelbaum is among the world's foremost experts in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions, especially those related to the knee. He practices at and serves as Co-Chair of Medical Affairs for Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Mandelbaum is the Chief Medical…

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  13. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: Guest Leslie Deland

    Dr. Klapper starts the last hour of his show by taking phone calls from listeners. One caller used to serve the Doc subpoenas for medical records at Cedars Sinai but he his still a huge fan. Callers are calling in to talk about how much they love the show and what Doc has meant to them over the...

  14. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: Trust

    Dr. Klapper announces that today will be his last show at ESPN LA after 12 years and 600 shows. He opens up his topic for the day which is trust. Doc also opens the phone lines up to listeners. People call in to talk about how much they love the show and what an icon Doc is. Listeners recount…

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  15. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: Guest Hannah Lewis

    Dr. Klapper opens the second hour by introducing today's theme of the fermentation process that changes a cucumber into a pickle. We take a look at Chick Hearn's career as a fermentation process in sports. And then looking at the world of art brings in the careers of Quincy Jones and Michael...

  16. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: In A Pickle - The Fermentation Process

    In the world of sports we take a look at Chick Hearn and his 3000th consecutive broadcast for the Lakers and how his skills developed from the beginning of his career to the end. Doc plays audio of Chick Hearn interviewing Kobe Bryant after his first NBA game and this shows the beginning of his...

  17. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: Guest Lauren Gillian

    Dr. Klapper opens the hour by opening up the phone lines to impart some "Klapper Vision" on listeners who call into the show. He speaks to caller Mitch who is a Fed Ex employee who was recently bitten by a pit bull. Guest Lauren Gillian joins Dr. Klapper from Chicago to discuss associate Quinn...

  18. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: Storytelling

    Dr. Klapper opens his show with today's theme of storytelling. He is looking at people who were able to be successful in 2 different careers because of their storytelling skills. Kobe Bryant is the example in sports because he not only won championships but he won an Oscar for his animated short...

  19. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: Guest Dave Denholm

    Dr. Klapper went surfing recently tells a story about his experience. Guest Dave Denholm joins Dr. Klapper to talk about soccer star Diego Maradona. Dave is the play-by-play announcer for LAFC and recently called their championship game. He originally got into soccer when the World Cup came to…

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  20. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: The Joy Of A Child

    Dr. Klapper brings up the new book that is out about one of the greatest players in the history of Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona. He scored 5 goals in the 1986 World Cup. In the new book it is written about how he used to play with the joy of a child. Someone else who plays with the joy…

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  21. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: Guest Jodi Delaney

    Dr. Klapper establishes today's theme of support teams behind individual achievements. He uses "Columbo" as an example in television that focuses on Peter Falk's Emmy acceptance speech. He goes out of his way to thank the writers and show creator Steven Bochco. In sports, Doc brings up Kevin…

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  22. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: I Didn't Do It By Myself

    Dr. Klapper starts to lay out his theme of today's show which is the support teams behind individual award achievements. The example he uses today for television is one of his favorite shows of all time "Columbo". When Peter Falk won the Emmy Award for Columbo he thanked the show creator Steven...

  23. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: Woodworking

    Dr. Klapper starts off the show by discussing his surgeries from this week. And then he starts off this week's topic of woodworking. Doc brings up a sports example of Donald Takayama and how he was a great surfboard creator. Wood becomes an extension of your body. In music, this is exemplified in...

  24. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: Guests Kip & Mindy Rutto

    Dr. Klapper takes calls from listeners for some classic "Klapper Vision". A caller had a form of cancer that had hardened within his body into a type of wood. Doc relates this to his topic of woodworking and how it is present in sports, music, and food. In sports we see woodworking in the…

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  25. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: The Power In Creativity & Guest Kevin Short

    Doc talks about surfer John Sevenson who ended up making a surfing movie. The movie led to a magazine "Surfer Magazine" and all of these things show his creativity and how he found a career in different fields. He also brings up Julius Erving as an example of creativity in sports and how he...

  26. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: The Power In Creativity & Guest Tony Danza

    There is a power in creativity that is very special. In sports no one inspired more people than Julius Erving, including Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley. Dr. J's creativity definitely inspired many other basketball players over the years. When it comes to music Doc takes a look at The Ventures...

  27. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: Guest Carol Lin

    Dr. Klapper starts this hour by speaking about different ways that women display confidence. Barbra Streisand, his example in music, had confidence in herself and in her talent. She resisted many requests over the year to alter her physical appearance or her last name. Pat Summitt is Doc's…

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  28. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: Women With Confidence

    Dr. Klapper starts his show by speaking about women having confidence as his theme this week. He uses Barbra Streisand as an example in music and art, as she was told to change almost everything about her appearance over the years but she refused. She was confident in her own skin. The example in...

  29. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: Woodworking with Guests Kip & Mindy Rutto

    Dr. Klapper takes calls from listeners for some classic "Klapper Vision". A caller had a form of cancer that had hardened within his body into a type of wood. Doc relates this to his topic of woodworking and how it is present in sports, music, and food. In sports we see woodworking in the…

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  30. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: WOODWORKING

    Dr. Klapper starts off the show by discussing his surgeries from this week. And then he starts off this week's topic of woodworking. Doc brings up a sports example of Donald Takayama and how he was a great surfboard creator. Wood becomes an extension of your body. In music, this is exemplified in...

  31. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2: Guest Jason of Beverly Hills (Jeweler)

    Doc reintroduces today's theme of rings! He uses Beyonce as his example in music and Phil Jackson, "The Ringmaster", as his example of rings in sports. He also describes how athletes perform in search of a championship ring. Our guest today is jeweler Jason Of Beverly Hills who speaks about...

  32. WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1: Ring Around The Rosie

    Dr. Klapper identifies today's theme of rings! He delves into the history of wedding rings and uses Beyonce as a current day example. When it comes to sports Phil Jackson, "The Ringmaster", speaks about telling Michael Jordan he needs to be inclusive of his teammates and pass the ball. Doc…

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  33. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR2: The Power Of Hair! & Guest Jason Schneidman

    Dr. Klapper continues his theme of the power of hair! Guest Jason Schneidman is a hairstylist who discusses the power of hair with Doc. They begin with the writers of "Hair" describing how long hair became a symbol of protest against the Vietnam War. Jason discusses how hair has always been a way...

  34. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR1: The Power Of Hair! & Guest Andrew Bernstein

    Dr. Klapper debuts today's topic as hair and the way that it presents people in a physical way. He relates this to music from the musical "Hair" during the 1960s and how growing your hair long was done to show your protest to the Vietnam War. We hear audio from James Rado who was one of the…

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  35. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR2

    Dr. Klapper talks about one of his heroes, Jack LaLane. He was a television fitness guru who worked well into his later decades. Everyone in society and the media thought his ideas were too radical and labeled him a "crackpot". Dr. Klapper explains his opinion that all geniuses are first called...

  36. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR1

    Dr. Klapper speaks about Michelangelo's creation of St. Peter's and the Sistine Chapel when he was 70 years old. The theme for today is how people can start something new at a very late age. Michelangelo was handed a mess from the previous architect when he took over St. Peter's and was not...

  37. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR2

    James Moseley joins Dr. Klapper to speak about the creation of his surf wax company Sister Betsy. He grew up in the Los Angeles and graduated from Santa Monica High School. As a teen he worked at a surf shop in Venice. He wanted to create something that could relate to his younger generation.…

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  38. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR1

    Dr. Klapper introduces his topic of the day which originates in surf wax. He discusses the texture and traction that material brings to surfing and keeping one on their surfboard. He relates this to music in Eric Burdon of The Animals and his resurrection of the old song "House Of The Rising…

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  39. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR2

    Dr. Klapper talks about one of his heroes, Jack LaLane. He was a television fitness guru who worked well into his later decades. Everyone in society and the media thought his ideas were too radical and labeled him a "crackpot". Dr. Klapper explains his opinion that all geniuses are first called...

  40. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR1

    Dr. Klapper speaks about Michelangelo's creation of St. Peter's and the Sistine Chapel when he was 70 years old. The theme for today is how people can start something new at a very late age. Michelangelo was handed a mess from the previous architect when he took over St. Peter's and was not...

  41. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR2

    WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 2 - 8AM Guest Dr. Eric Zeegen Doc recaps his theme of "Rhythm of Water" and how it relates to surfing, fly fishing, music, food, and medicine. Guest Dr. Eric Zeegen, an orthopedic surgeon from UCLA, comes on to discuss his hobby of fly fishing and how to read the water. He...

  42. WEEKEND WARRIOR HR1

    WEEKEND WARRIOR HOUR 1 - 7AM "Rhythm Of Water" Doc introduces his show topic today: "Rhythm of Water". Doc plays soundbites that expand on his theme of today. Gerry Lopez speaks to how the ocean teachers them to breathe properly. This rhythm of the ocean and water relates to the sport and process...

  43. HR 2: John Reinisch

    We're Back! This week the doc is joined by John Reinisch A board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in ear reconstruction surgery. They talk about Ear reconstruction surgery, how your ear changes with age and the inner workings of the ear. The Doc continues to take your calls and shares…

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  44. HR 1: The Greatest Theater & Bill Parcells

    Welcome back weekend warriors! The Doc is back and this time he's talking about ears. He talks about how the Greek were ahead of their time and may have known more about ears then we do today and because of this were able to build the greatest theater ever. He also looks at Bill Parcells and how…

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  45. Hr 2: Tyler Young

    Warriors we're back! The Doc is joined by Tyler Young, an instructor at Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center. They talk about Tyler's experience as an instructor, some of his sailing stories and much more. The Doc also continues to look at Ella Fitzgerald's amazing voice. We're still taking your...

  46. HR 1: Dean Stanec

    Welcome back weekend warriors! This hour The Doc talks to Dean Stanec from West Marine Pro on his sailing experience, races and much more. The Doc all talks about Ella Fitzgerald's amazing voice and how she was able to create such great music by learning to manipulate the wind she was using. The...

  47. 08/13 HR 2: Danny Bruckner

    Warriors we're back! The Doc is joined by Danny Bruckner, a board certified Pediatrician who specializes in the general health of children and adolescents. The phone lines are lit and the Doc is also taking your calls. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  48. 08/13 HR 1: The Beatles & Cody Bellinger

    Welcome back weekend warriors! This hour The Doc talks about how Beatles Mania swept the country and had a hold on the youth without them being able to explain why they felt so strongly about the band. The Doc also looks at Cody Bellinger's road to the big leagues. The phonelines are also open…

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  49. 08/06 HR 1: Ron Heiser

    Warriors! The Doc speaks to Ron Heiser of Pivotal Health on their device that has made surgery so much easier on him and much more. We're still taking your calls, and of course the Doc tells a great story about Frank Sinatra being interviewed by Larry King! Tune in now! Learn more about your ad...

  50. 08/06 HR 2: The Power of a Chair

    Warriors! The Doc takes your calls he tells a great story about the power of a chair and where to get the delightful treat of a FishZookie...but don't worry, it doesn't taste like fish! Tune in now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert Klapper gives his unique perspective on sports and the injuries that impact you. Listen Saturdays 7a-8a PT on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPNLA app presented by Cedars Sinai.

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