Glenn Klein Online

#74 - Finally, Be Thankful

The Final Glenn Klein Online? Well, ya never know. But most likely, yes. If it is, we could not go out on a better note. Originally scheduled for last November, the “attitude of gratitude” and the other transformative information contained in these 25 minutes, are eternally foundational. Da Coach explains how you can be thankful even during the hardest times. We learn: about the classic works of Mitch Albom’s “Tuesday’s with Morrie” and Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning”, about the importance of taking “a brain poop” and meditation in Glenn’s mental health journey, his definition of success, why life is always an uphill battle, how to see the proverbial glass as overflowing, the “good news”, Auntie Estelle’s “aren’t people wonderful?”, Angel Gabriel’s amazing "We are Love”, plus much more in this grand finale! It ain’t going to be boring. Love you, People!     

#73 - The Power of Genetics

Hang on gang! This GKO goes deep, among other topics, on the power of your genetics. Originally scheduled for October, this episode commences with Da Coach going into great detail about: why he and Dawn still celebrate their wedding anniversary even though they’re not married anymore, the critical nature of “living between your ears” and releasing yourself from “brain toxins”, how he overcame mental illness, the story of their youngest daughter’s mental challenges and ultimate triumphs, why everything is a coincidence, and how he stumbled on the overwhelming influence of genetics on one’s life. Then we hear how Glenn learned of Dr. Carl Zimmer’s research on heredity and the book “She has Her Mother’s Laugh”. This all before we’re treated to Louis CK’s take on abortion and Angel Gabriel’s brilliant anthem “We are Love”. Adult language and subject matter. It ain’t going to be boring.     

#72 - Labor of Love

Many people think of labor as a "four letter word" - work. In this episode we learn how and why to make work a "labor of love". 

It all starts with references to Don Rickles and "Kelly's Heroes", Glenn's contemplated move to Ecuador, Hannah's labor with Ella, missing Isaac's delivery, and the history of the labor movement visa vise humanity's desire for power and control. Then we learn: why Da Coach only reads nonfiction, of applying Nike's famous slogan to your life, about the importance of gut health for the central nervous system, what happens when you "labor" in your true identity, about universal truth, about the benefits of laboring in mindfulness practice, plus so much more! It ain't going to be boring.  

#71 - The Impact of Memories

This episode commences with Da Coach explaining: why there are no original thoughts, why we all are now “the creator”, and why he doesn’t “believe” in God. Then we learn: about his trip to Israel, how a smell of diesel fuel produced great memories, why there will eventually be no borders but it’s too early right now, about enjoying the dog days of summer, Augustus Gloop Days, hiccups on vacations, Pitlik’s Sand Beach Resort, Dawn’s missed flight, laughing now, “missed takes”, forgiving a child molester, why positive childhood memories produce the most stable adults, plus more! It ain’t going to be boring.         

#70 - Celebrating Living Free

The month in which we celebrate the birth of American freedom is the launching off point for July’s Glenn Klein Online Podcast. We learn: why the USA is indeed the freest country in the world, why the  Free State of Florida is a reflection of the entire USA, how to live free in an increasingly un-free world, what percentage of the population it takes to win a revolution or a draconian lock-down, how the Sun Bar stayed open during the entire pandemic, religion's battle with freedom, power and control, Glenn's friend and Presidential Candidate the late great Harry Browne, how to walk free from mental illness, and John Adam’s closing argument prior to the vote to separate from Great Britain, plus so much more. It ain’t going to be boring.

#69 - How to Avoid Cancer with Coach Glenn Klein

No “June gloom” here! You’re Righteous Summer Tour 2022 is well underway. The “organized fun with a purpose” continues with this month’s episode of GKO. Da Coach reminds us of how to consume information—just like eating cherries! Listening to this 35 minute jam-packed podcast will not only encourage you generally but will give you specifics about how to stay healthy and avoid getting cancer. We learn: what percentage of cancers are lifestyle-based, the #1 cause of cancer and #1 way to avoid it, the critical nature of genetics, gut health and mindfulness practice, hypno-therapy, nicotine vs heroin, plus so much more! It ain’t going to be boring.       

#68 – Bad, Stupid Things with Rich Cohen

This lucky Friday the 13^th episode of Glenn Klein Online commences with Da Coach explaining the history of the superstition of the day, why Rich Cohen is his all-time favorite author, and about their shared connection with Camp Menominee. Then the New York Times Best-Selling Author returns to us online to talk about his latest tome, his 14^th.. This one is about his famous father. “The Adventures of Herbie Cohen: World’s Greatest Negotiator”.

In this wide-ranging podcast, the guys discuss: why athletes don’t wear the number 69, changing things in life and Rich’s personality, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Bobby Orr, Michael Jordan, George Halas stopping his interview with Glenn, why Rich ended up living in the New York area after growing up in Chicago, how the pandemic impacted people’s response to Rich’s book “Pee Wees”, why former Chicago Bear Doug Plank was so fascinating, Rich’s friendship with the late great Rolling Stone Charlie Watts, another one of Rich’s friends and book subjects the incredible Jerry Weintraub, and, of course, all about the incredible journey of his Dad Herb Cohen including being Larry King’s best friend, his work with the Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations, his dad’s sense of humor, philosophies, stories, how they have impacted his son, the world, plus so much more. This will be a treasured podcast for you. It ain’t going to be boring. .         

#67 – Baseball AND Life with Dewayne Staats

Glenn Klein Online marks the 20^th Anniversary of his conversations with one of the greatest sports broadcasters in history, Tampa Bay Rays TV Play-By-Play Man, Dewayne Staats.

While we have heard Dewayne on air for decades, you may never have heard him like this. The episode commences with our host rehearsing: how he exorcised the “Devil” from the Rays, his successful April Fools’ joke last week, how Rush Limbaugh got him fired, and getting dumped from his award winning talk show in Milwaukee after asking a question about hockey. Then we learn: how Dewayne’s broadcasting career almost never happened, how he has gone 45 years announcing Major League Baseball, about the late great Dan Kelly, about Vin Scully’s tragedies, how Dewayne has dealt with tragedy in his own life, about his formative years growing up near St. Louis, what it would take it for Dewayne to shave his iconic mustache, dealing with mental illness, the importance of spirituality, Carla Staats being a big fan of Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Joe Dispenza’s research, the Rays late Jean Ramirez who succumbed to suicide during the off season, the best advice for someone suffering from suicidal ideation, about the effectiveness of prayer or meditating “the truth”, why a deal was struck ending MLB’s work stoppage, the movie “Thirteen Days”, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Dewayne “channeling” Cold War era Secretary of State Dean Acheson, how the Rays’ stadium search will ultimately conclude, the Las Vegas Athletics, the “Rays’ Way”, Ron DeSantis, George W. Bush’s past in baseball and the time he asked Dewayne for his take on a potential trade, Baseball’s Power Rankings, why the Rays should be “America’s Team”, Glenn’s son Angel’s closing anthem “We are Love”, plus (believe it or not) so much more! It ain’t going to be boring.          

#66 - Glenn Klein Online with Jon Erlich

Jon, the owner of JB Communications in Chicago and a former camper of Glenn’s at Camp Menominee in Eagle River, WI is our special guest.

The show commences with Glenn rehearsing: why this is the last one, the many incarnations of GKO over the decades, embracing THE truth, his experience at WRJN with colleagues Tom Karkow and Mike Clemens, WMEN Camp Radio, Cory Provus, Rich Cohen, WXPR Public Radio, getting fired because of Rush Lmbaugh, Dawn’s impact on camp, Hannah and Angel’s “mean” relationship, using sports and current events for his coaching, his book “Early Wake-Up Call” and the response of some people to it (but not Jon’s). Then we learn about: Jon’s involvement in leaving a waitress a $800 tip at the “Best Breakfast Ever", his “hitting rock bottom”, the guys’ experience and some of the history and boys at Menominee including an epidemic at CM where the CDC was called in by Jeff Schwartz in 1978, da Coach’s mentor Al Lewis, Bob Bender, channeling camp owner Alan Wasserman, other CM owners Nate and Edna Wasserman, Steve Kanefsky, Jason Feldgreber, Menominee and Camp Marimeta as camping pioneers, the importance of camp for children, the Nate Wasserman Camp Fund and Camp for All Kids, Jon’s latest fitness journey, Richard Klein’s weight training modality, Jon’s ideal woman and why he waited until 40 to get married, Steve Moe and breathe work, Scott Marland, John Pelts, Willie Zimberoff, Jon’s new nickname plus (believe it or not) so much more. NSWF or children. It ain’t going to be boring.      

#65 – What Will Smith Should Have Done with Jacob Klein

This timely episode benefits from Glenn Klein Online’s son and frequent guest Jacob Klein's return to the show. It all commences with Da Coach rehearsing: how he learned Angel’s joke, being clumsy and a defensive aggressive driver, what being supernatural actually means, violence as a solution, what was the dynamic at play prior to Will Smith-Chris Rock's altercation, what Will should have done, why Chris made that joke, the precedent that was set, Will’s awful apology, and breaking past patterns of behavior. Then we learn about: Jacob’s farm and his RV home the legendary “Breaking Bud”, the importance of changing your thinking, why his company is called “Jingleheimer Schmidt Pharms”, Jake as a stand-up comic, being inebriated at key life moments, Harry Caray, Jim Carrey, Tom Brady, Tony Robbins, Tucker Carlson, “I’m Dying Up Here”, “Crashing”, open marriage, Don Rickles, Hollywood as a moral compass, Louis CK’s apology and how Will could have apologized, killing comedy, choosing “tribes”, how authoritarians sew the seed of their own destruction, plus a crap load more. It ain’t going to be boring. NSFW. .