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#14 - Steven Karras, Author, Filmmaker, Musician

Note: Strong Language and Sexual Content in this Episode. In fact, for the first time, we’re simulcasting this GKO with our sister podcast, Sex in the Pews. Having said that, if you enjoy a funny, wide-ranging adultish conversation, this is the one to hear! Steven is the producer of the feature length documentary, “About Face” and author of “The Enemy I Knew—German Jews in the Allied Military in World War II”. Among the many topics discussed with Glenn and Owen are: sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, Nazis, theology, fetishes, anti-Semitism, aggravating expressions, the Holocaust, Henry Kissinger, and more. Steven is a father of a beautiful daughter and is also a singer/song writer and musician in the Chicago area.

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#13 – “H” Rothenberg, Camp Coach and Owner/Director Triple C Camp

This fantastic Episode #13 of GKO finds former camping colleagues Glenn and “H” Rothenberg talking tattoos, technology, today’s society, LGTBQ beautiful humans, kids, parents, the importance of sports and fun, John Wooden, Joe Maddon, Tony Bennett (the coach not the singer), Mike Veeck, Cody Wickersheim, Nate Rogowski, Mama Dawn, Camp Menominee, Triple C Camp, Hi 5 Sports Camps, the Sun Bar Tanning Saloon, “Glennisms” and so much more. Owen’s significant experience at Boys Scout camps is compared and contrasted to privately owned summer camps. This was totally “organized fun with a purpose”. ENJOY!

Episode #12 – Owen Pratt, CEO Hitting Home Media Group

Not only is Owen Pratt the co-founder of GLOW Enterprises, an accomplished musician, co-host of the Sex in the Pews and Glenn Klein Online podcasts, but as the CEO of Hitting Home Media Group, he is an expert at navigating the world of social media marketing. Glenn and Owen are joined by Hitting Home’s Director of Client Relations, Andrew Weig. The show weaves its way through the fascinating world of social media promotion, how it works and what those on the cutting-edge are doing. Glenn makes the case how everything is about sales and how a used car salesman’s effort’s cured cancer.          

#11 – Eric Pfeffinger, Playwright and Author

A member of the Dramatist Guild of America, Eric Pfeffinger’s play have been produced by the Denver Theater Center, The Humana Festival at the Actors Theater of Louisville, the Geva and may others. This fantastic, wide-ranging interviews touches on Eric’s career, how critical being lucky is in being successful in the entertainment field and where America may have been psychically leading to the election of Donald Trump as President. Total podcast enjoyment!            

#10 - Rick Jones, Author and Head Captain, Fishbait Marketing

Back in the day, Rick Jones would appear weekly on the Glenn Klein radio show in Wisconsin as part of the Power Rotation to speak about his book, “Analog Advice in a Digital World: A Baby Boomer’s Words of Wisdom to the Millennial Generation”. Now Rick brings his insights, humor and tried-and-true common sense to the GKO podcast. His latest book “The Business Tithe” will inspire you to “do good, while doing well”. Discover why if “you’re more intentional, you’ll be more successful and happy”, why Rick describes himself as being “over-chicked” and so much more. You could not spend a more beneficial hour. Enjoy!            

#9 - Stephen Hecht, Chief Executive Peacemaker - Million Peacemakers

What better topic could Glenn Klein Online be covering on this Valentine’s Day than this wonderful manifestation of love? Peace. Stephen Hecht, a member of the GKO power rotation, is a resident of Quebec, Canada, travels the world promoting the concept of “Nonflict” and is about to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican. As a leader in family businesses, as a spouse, sibling, father, and stepfather, Stephen has resolved many challenging conflicts. Winner of the Canada Award for Business Excellence, Stephen has led educational events internationally that have won YPO's Best of Best Award. Now he brings his heart for peace and reconciliation again to our show. You’re going to love his heart!

#8 - Dr. Cass Ingram, Nutritional Physician – North American Herb and Spice

This GKO podcast has come at the perfect time! So many Beautiful Humans are sick this time of year, as was Glenn. The fellas are joined by Dr. Cass Ingram, a prolific author and nutritional physician who received a B.S. in biology and chemistry from the University He is one of North America's leading experts on the health benefits and disease fighting properties of wild medicinal spice extracts. A popular media personality, he has appeared on over 5,000 radio and TV shows, including Glenn’s old radio show in Wisconsin. On this show Dr. Ingram suggests Glenn clear his chest cold with “Oreganol”, a product from Dr. Cass’ North American Spice and Herb. Hear how Glenn’s voice and chest clears after six “shots” of the oil supplement in 30 minutes during the course of the program. Dr. Ingram talks about an 85 year old woman with pancreatic cancer on her death, who after beginning a regimen of products he recommended, is still alive. Owen discusses the benefits of mushrooms including their use as a natural pesticide. Not only is this show interesting and informative, it could positively be beneficial to you and your loved ones health.     

#7 – Ken Grant, Economist, Author, Musician and Camp Menominee 1975 White Team Captain

This wide-ranging, informing and entertaining podcast with Manhattan Renaissance Man Ken Grant, Glenn’s best friend from summer camp, covers a variety of topics including: the current state pf society vis a vis what we have already survived, the impact of technology, why it’s important for the country to carry a national debt and why it is crucial for the debt to be paid back, Ken's concert-going advice to Glenn as teenagers, the influence of David Bowie and John Lennon and the 1975 Green & White Camp Menominee Color War. Ken even takes on the role of “Dutch Uncle” and instructs Owen on the proper way to play a guitar. If you like smart, funny, and provocative discussions, this is show is a must.         

#6 - Dr. Steve Arkin, Neurologist and Founder, Speak Up - Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Foundation

In 2015 Dr. Steve Arkin’s brilliant son Jason committed suicide while attending Northwestern University in Evanston. It was from this tragic event that Steve and his wife Dr. Karen Arkin decided to rise from the fiery ashes of this ultimate tragedy to found a foundation. They have united with others to break the silence and reduce the stigma surrounding all mental illness and suicide. Steve tells Jason’s story and Glenn opens up about his own experiences with mental illness. This show may help save someone’s life you love.

#5 – Dewayne Staats, Tampa Bay Rays Television Play-By-Play Announcer

This engaging conversation with the great Dewayne Staats covers so much of what he has experienced in his more than 40 year Major League Baseball broadcasting career and which is also documented in must-read book about his life in baseball, “Position to Win”.. Topics include his time with Gene Elston and his start with the Houston Astros in his 20s, his take on the book and the movie “Moneyball” and its influence on the modern game, his years with the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, ESPN, why he took the job with the expansion Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the various broadcaster influences in his life and TV partners, Joe Maddon, and a classic Harry Caray story. Glenn shares his lifelong love affair with baseball, how he campaigned to exorcise the “devil” from the Devil Rays and why, how he started the first standing ovation in Devil Rays history and why the Cubs winning the World Series was the happiest day of his life. And why he always closes his broadcasts with "Shalom, Everybody!"

If you’re a baseball fan, a sports fan, or a fan of life, you’re going to want to listen and share with like-minded beautiful humans. ENJOY!