Weekend Warrior with Dr. Robert Klapper

Doc retells how he connects a surfing leash to music and medicine. Also, the Doc is joined by Beau Campi of Creatures of Leisure who discusses how important a leash is to surfers and shares some personal surfing stories. The Doc shares where the best tamales are in LA.

The Leash

March 23, 2024 06:24 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

The Doc gets deep and connects a surfing leash to music and surgery. Doc shares the story of Mark Foo and how his leash cost him his life even thought that leash is meant to save you. The Doc opens up The Weekend Warrior Clinic for listeners. And, Klapper Vision is Patrick Mahomes knee cap injury.

Prevention, Pitch Count and Types

March 17, 2024 21:34 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MB

Teaching young pitchers and parents the latest research.

NEW Tommy John Surgery

March 15, 2024 00:20 - 9 minutes - 6.87 MB

Doc explains the NEW Tommy John surgery for Dodger star Shohei Otani. What is this new improvement to Dr. Frank Jobe ground breaking surgery? Also some KlapperVision for Jorge Sedano's ailing back.

Ramon's GF Knee Problem

March 14, 2024 17:35 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

Caller Ramon's GF over did it and now has a painful knee and needs Doc's advise to hopefully get back on track.

Young Pitcher Problems

March 09, 2024 05:38 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

Doc retells his stories about kids having fun in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Dr. Kathryn McElheny of the Hospital for Special Surgery who talks about the numerous arm surgeries in young pitchers, the factors of no mound in little league, the growth plates issues in young arms, pitch counts, grandstand parents and more. Where is the best chili dogs in Los Angeles?

Kids Having Fun

March 09, 2024 05:31 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Doc opens talking about kids having fun in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses examples of the Mamba Center in sports and Jonny Lang in art and his guest Dr. Kathryn McHelenny in medicine. Klapper Vision is Patrick Mahomes turf toe injury. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Fixing the Plantar Fasciitis

March 08, 2024 21:43 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

Doc gets ESPNLA ready for the upcoming marathon run.

Devin Booker's Ankle Sprain

March 08, 2024 21:03 - 5 minutes - 4.46 MB

How long will he be out? Doc gives you a KlapperVision.

LeBron's Ankle

March 08, 2024 20:38 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MB

Difficult recovery of non- contact injuries. The mental aspect the physical world.

It Only Hurts When I Drive

March 03, 2024 22:25 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MB

Caller David has knee pain only during a long drive and never had any knee trauma, Doc investigates.

KlapperVision Afternoon with Sedano and Kap

March 02, 2024 09:51 - 9 minutes - 7.23 MB

Klapper Vision afternoon with Sedano and Kap... Trae Young pinkie surgery (radial collateral ligament), Sedano's UCL injury and the Lakers Jarred Vanderbilt right mid foot sprain along with Doc's best mexican restaurant...

Curb Your Klapper Vision

February 29, 2024 04:09 - 9 minutes - 7.15 MB

One of the best food Klapper Vision comes about in Part 2 with Richard Lewis. Richard delves into New York sports teams and what it means to him. He says Doc's monologues should be sent to a lab.

RIP Richard Lewis

February 29, 2024 03:55 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MB

On this somber day we revisit Doc's interview with comedian Richard Lewis. Richard talked about art, comedy, medicine, his comedy style, surgery, rehab, all in the Richard Lewis stream of consciousness. He also dreams in Klapper Vision. You laugh so much it doesn't hurt anymore. RIP Richard Lewis.

Da Ingredients And Da Guy

February 27, 2024 19:35 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MB

The sauce, dough, toppings and being on Diners, Drive-In and Dives with Guy Fieri.

Caller Jim's Bicep Tendon Tear

February 26, 2024 05:30 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MB

Golf Instructor Jim ask Doc about his tear in his bicep tendon.

Modeling the Manx

February 25, 2024 18:21 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

Bruce Meyers transforms the VW Beetle into The Manx.

Bruce Meyers -The Manx - Outdoor Racing

February 25, 2024 18:17 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MB

Transforming the VW Beetle and creating the outdoor racing industry in Southern California.

Walter O'Malley's Diamond Dodger Staduim

February 25, 2024 18:15 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

Los Angeles awards him Chavez Ravine and he builds Dodger Stadium.

Walter O'Malley's Move to Los Angeles

February 25, 2024 18:13 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MB

Battles in New York, sweet offers in Los Angeles.

Shaping Up Los Angeles

February 25, 2024 18:11 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MB

Things that took a different shape when coming to Los Angeles.

Maybe Hank Aaron is Jewish

February 25, 2024 18:09 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MB

Doc's mom thought Hank Aaron may be Jewish.

Shape of Things

February 24, 2024 11:16 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

Doc retells his stories about changing the shape in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Laura Monteleone of Barone's Pizza who talks about the 1945 accidental start of square pizza in LA and her family's creation of the restaurant. Doc talks about the surfing this week. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Changing the Shape

February 24, 2024 11:10 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Doc opens talking about changing the shape in sports, art and surgery. Doc uses examples of Walter O'Malley's Dodger Stadium in sports and Bruce Meyers' The Manx in art. Klapper Vision is Portland's CJ McCollum fractured left foot. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

What's the Secret Salsa Recipe?

February 23, 2024 20:01 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MB

Does Doc get Ricardo to spill the frijoles?

The Journey

February 23, 2024 19:58 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MB

From Michoacan to the American Dream.

Celebs and Guac

February 23, 2024 19:55 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MB

The famous people who love the menu.

This Saturday

February 22, 2024 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.75 MB

Talking pizza, yum... the Dodgers and the Manx!

Green Bay Bucket List

February 15, 2024 18:29 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB

Doc's cold day with the owners of the Green Bay Packers.

Stan Conte: Pitching Kinetic Chain

February 15, 2024 05:15 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MB

Shoulder, elbow, tendon, ligament; each pitch is a potential tear.

When Is It Time

February 14, 2024 21:45 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MB

To have surgery, Doc explains.

Doc on Dylan

February 14, 2024 21:43 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MB

Is it a sermon or a song, Doc listens to Bob Dylan explain to Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes.

Meniscus: Keep or Take Out

February 14, 2024 21:41 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MB

This week Doc has to fix a two year old botched meniscus tear... Doc explains and gives advice.

Creating Kobe Statue

February 10, 2024 20:47 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

Where do you start creating the essence of a statue?

No Rules

February 10, 2024 06:02 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Doc retells his stories about controlled chaos in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Stan Conte, former head athletic trainer for the Dodgers who talks about the techniques of pitchers, the injuries and rehabilitation in MLB athletes. Hour Two Klapper Vision is the Rams' Aaron Donald rib injury. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Controlled Chaos

February 10, 2024 05:58 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Doc opens talking about controlled chaos in sports, art and surgery. Doc uses examples of Phil Niekro Buss in sports and Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven in art. Klapper Vision is how Anthony Davis's toe injury is similar to the thumb injury of Jared Goff. When is the right time for surgery? The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Kobeangelo

February 09, 2024 06:02 - 9 minutes - 7.31 MB

Doc puts the final touch on Kobe with Travis and Sliwa.

Sculpting Kobe on ESPN

February 09, 2024 05:24 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MB

Doc joins Mason and Ireland and talks about Kobe Bryant on the day of the unveiling of his statue paying tribute to his 81 point game.

The Wizard's Socks

January 30, 2024 22:51 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB

All the championships started with putting on your socks.

Knock Your Socks Off

January 27, 2024 04:29 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

Doc continues in the Cedars-Sinai Studios and retells his thoughts about the power and freedom of socks in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Tanya Pintur of Balega Socks who talks about her journey from South Africa to the garment industry and how it created power and freedom in her family's world. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.

Sock It To Me

January 27, 2024 04:23 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Doc opens talking about the power and freedom of socks in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses examples of John Wooden in sports and Tom Cruise in the movie Risky Business. Klapper Vision is about Jared Goff's thumb injury repaired by Cedars' Dr. Steven Shin. Doc talks about getting his Covid-19 vaccine. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Thinking Fast

January 13, 2024 06:44 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Doc retells his thoughts about changing in an instant in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes author NFL veteran and actor Fred Dryer talks about the quick changing moments on the field and TV. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.

Transformation in a Moment

January 13, 2024 06:39 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MB

Doc opens talking about changing in an instant in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses examples of LaDainian Tomlinson in sports and Rudolf Nureyev in art. Klapper Vision is about Cam Akers' high ankle sprain. Doc welcomes NFL veteran and Rams broadcaster Maurice Jones-Drew who talks about the turning on a dime on the field and in life. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.

Best Breakfast Burrito

December 30, 2023 21:50 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Hint: Somewhere in Ventura... and while there, don't forget to see Sue at Good Time Donuts.

Weekend Warrior with Dr. Robert Klapper

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