April 18, 2010

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Few men on the planet have enjoyed a successful career in the NFL and decades as a successful actor! Alex Karras was widely known for his ten years with the Detroit Lions and perhaps best know for his role int he popular ABC series Webster and his hilarious portrayal as Mongo in the Blockbuster Mel Brooks film Blazing Saddles!

Also on board is the man who holds the world record for completing the grueling Iron Man competition…. with one leg! “It’s far more disabling to have a bad attitude than a prothetic leg” declares the inspirational Paul Martin. Paul beat out the 95% of the able bodied participants! Don’t miss his amazing story! (www.paulmartinspeaks.com)

January 10, 2010

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Special 2 hour Men’s Dugout LIVE out of Angel Stadium this Sunday – 11am!

Hall of Famer Perry Tuttle first round pick in the 1982 NFL draft and player of 10 years of pro ball (NFL & CFL) will be on board with us! Always remembered for his game-winning catch during the 1982 Orange Bowl that won Clemson a national championship – he remains the only Clemson athlete to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated! Tuttle will be sharing with us the amazing and hilarious genesis of his new book “What White People Want to Know About Black People But Are Afraid To Ask”! More amazing is the positive and surprising effects this book is having on the lives of those it touches! (www.perrytuttle.com)

Also on board is Alan Gompers. Alan was earning an amazing $700,000 per month (more money than he could spend!) before finding himself in maximum security prison. He didn’t find happiness until he ended up in prison! You won’t want to miss his extraordinary story of coming into contact with what is really important in life. (www.alangompers.com)

Find out what endurance health secret is reportedly routinely used by expected Hall of Famer Randy “The Big Unit” Johnson. This 6 foot 10 inch fastball starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants only just this Tuesday retired at the age of 46! One of the most successful pitchers in Major League Baseball history! Find out what health secret are Randy and his team mates using to keep their game at peak performance? We have special news of this on this edition of the Men’s Dugout!

For our quick and clever callers, we are giving away a week’s lodging in Hawaii (airfare not included), a two night Catalina Vacation (including boat to the island and hotel), and a pair of lift tickets to Big Bear or Snow Summit! The numbers to dial are 877 883 0830!

Our Real Estate expert and owner of the popular Hermosa Hotel on Catalina, Mark Malan, will be checking to keep us up to date on what the island paradise of Catalina and the lucrative California Real Estate market have to offer! (www.MarkMalanTheRealEstateMan.com)

See you Sunday at the Men’s Dugout on AM830 at 11am LIVE from Angel Stadium. (Also streaming live www.mensdugout.com and podcast on iTunes).

December 27, 2009

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Dec. 27th on the “Men’s Dugout” we will broadcasting a special 2 hour Men’s Dugout LIVE out of Angel Stadium immediately following the NFL Bills vs Falcons game!  Our show is expected to run from 1pm-3pm (depending on the end time of the game). 

Top Ten Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Kids and Sports

As related from 22 Pro-Football Hall of Fame Players in the book Pigskin Dreams: The People, Places and Events that Forged the Character of the NFL’s Greatest Players.

By Dr. Stephen Below and Todd Kalis

(www.pigskindreams.com) 

1. Let the kids have fun.  Sports should be all fun, especially when your younger than ten or twelve years old.  While winning is great, when you’re in the second grade just being out there playing with your friends is even better.  If you’re a bit over-zealous in your approach to your child’s game, maybe it’s time you give it a little rest.  If your team looses, maybe the best thing to ask is if your child had fun today.  Then go ahead and take them out for pizza, even though they lost, and let them know that you may not win every game, but you can sure have fun every time you step on the field.
2. Respect.  As a parent you should show respect to others.  Likewise, upon offering respect to others, you should also expect that in return.  Your children will emulate what they see from your actions.  Even behind closed doors, parents must maintain their self-respect and their respect for others, because your child will emulate what he or she sees from your actions.  Be proud of your right actions.  Be proud of your children’s right actions.  Set that tone and your child will want to do things to make you and others proud of them.
3. Parents are the real head coaches.  If you’ve got kids, you’ve got an enormous responsibility.  Parenting is the only job where you provide massive training and resources with the intent of preparing your “trainee” to leave the “nest”.  From the time your child is born to the time they leave the “nest,” life could be viewed as a long line of teaching moments.  Your kids get their foundations from you, and if you’ve coached them well enough along the way, they will have solid foundations upon which to build a wonderful life.  While some “coaches” may be better than other “coaches” you still have the opportunity as a parent to be the best coach you can be.  It’s not the teacher’s job, the preacher’s job or the grandparent’s job to raise your child. It’s your job, and that job ought to be number one on your list.  
4. Athletics isn’t the only thing that can define a person.  While athletics certainly offer real advantages to the physical and mental development of a child, that doesn’t necessarily mean that kids have to be athletes to define themselves.  Some kids don’t have the skill sets or desire for athletics.  Whatever they choose to do, be it music, scholastics, or some other venue, as parents you need to be behind them supporting them and encouraging them.
5. The no quit rule.  If your child has made the decision to play a sport, or participate in anything for that matter, the rule has to be that they have to complete what they started, and that needs to be clear from the start.  If your child is halfway through the activity and wants to quit, you’ve got to remind him or her that they gave their word that they would finish the activity.  Help them understand that it’s important to finish what you start, because if your always quitting when you get to a rough spot, you’ll never learn how to overcome adversity and won’t be able to accomplish as much in life.
6. The best effort rule.  If you’re going to show up, show up with all you have.  It doesn’t matter if you’re the best player on the team or the worst player on the team.  Every body has the same opportunity to give their best effort. 
7. Offer constructive correction and praise.  If your child is doing something wrong (on the field, or in life) you’ve got an opportunity to help your child learn how to do it right, or better.  Identify what the problem is without any malice or anger and, if you have a solution, offer it in a constructive manner.  Likewise, if your child is doing something right, offer them constructive praise for their performance.  Don’t beat your kids down when they aren’t perfect, and don’t praise them to the point that their heads swell up.  Life is full of failures and victories.  Use these opportunities move forward, always.
8. Talk to your kids, not at them.  While parents certainly need to be authority figures to their children, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the environment around your house has to always feel like Marine basic training.  Adults spend an inordinate amount of time directing orders at their children, and at times, children need concise direction such as that.  But, what if the conversation became more in tune with trying to understand what was going on in your child’s mind and how your child perceived certain situations or circumstances?  Have a conversation with you child.  You’ll understand them better and they’ll understand you better.  How does it make you feel when a superior orders you around?  Don’t you think you’d be more likely to respond if the superior put things in perspective for you to help you understand why this or that thing needs to be done in this or that way?
9. Don’t live vicariously through your kids.  You are you.  Your kids are not you.  They are themselves.  They might have a lot of similarities to you, but don’t make the mistake of expecting them to be carbon copies of you.  They aren’t.  Encourage them, support them, enjoy the high spots with them, and help them learn to deal with the low spots.  You’re not the one playing the sport, so don’t act like little Johnny or Jane needs to duplicate your sports successes, or lack thereof.
10. Let your kids make their own decisions about the sports they play.  That even applies to younger kids.  This doesn’t mean that you can’t encourage your kids or make suggestions about what they might play, but the final decision needs to be their own decision.  Teaching your kids to make decisions about things is one of the biggest jobs you have as a parent.  Sports can provide an outstanding environment to help your kids make decisions and choices about what they will or won’t do, and that will carry over into other areas of their life.

Copyright 2010 Stephen L. Below, all rights reserved

December 20, 2009

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This Sunday, December 20th, on the Men’s Dugout we are joined by NFL former super agent Tank Black. Author of the newly released book “Tanked: Behind the Scenes with the NFL’s Biggest Stars by the Game’s Most Infamous Super Agent”, Tank Black was one of the most successful sports agents in the 90s. His clientele (including greats like Sterling Sharpe, Jevon Kearse, Carl Banks, Troy Edwards and NBA’s Vince Carter) read like Who’s Who in sports. Caught in a Ponzi scheme that cost him his clientele, business and freedom, Tank is now back after 8 years in federal prison to tell his story! (www.thetankblackstory.com)

We will also be joined by former eight year NFL player (Vikings, Bengals, and Steelers) Todd Kalis!  He and co-author Dr. Stephen Below share with us the stories of some of the NFL’s greatest players like Mike Ditka, Deacon Jones, Howie Long, Anthony Munoz and Merlin Olsen.  Their new book “Pigskin Dreams” reveals what really separates good football players from great ones! (www.pigskindreams.com)

And Grandma turns 30! Yes, controversial #1 Christmas song “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” creator Dr. Elmo will checking in to reveal how this obscure tune rocked (and continues to rock) America! (www.drelmo.com)

Our Real Estate expert and owner of the popular Hermosa Hotel on Catalina, Mark Malan, will be updating us on what opportunities this unprecedented California Real Estate market has to offer. (www.markmalantherealestateman.com)

November 15, 2009

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On the Men’s Dugout we have the star of ABC “Shark Tank” Kevin Harrington sharing with us what it takes to take that idea to a multimillion dollar reality! Kevin, author of “Act Now! – how I turn ideas into multi-million dollar products”, has been responsible for over 500 product launches including 20 that reached sales of over 100 million!

And, if you prefer swimming with real sharks, one of the world’s leading Great White Shark dive operators, Lawrence Grothe, will be joining us to fill us in on how you too can experience the thrill of a lifetime aboard the Solmar V (www.SolmarV.com) coming face to face with these astounding sea creatures! The Solmar V is a luxury dive vessel operating in the Sea of Cortez and Guadalupe Island where you can have a 5 star experience at an amazingly affordable rates!

Rounding out the hour is All Star player Darrell Evans, the first player to hit 40 home runs in both the American and National Leagues! Not only that, but he became the oldest player to ever lead the league in home runs and became the second player after Reggie Jackson to hit 100 home runs with three teams. He hit a total of 415 home runs in his career. Darrell and California Winter League President, Andrew Starke, will be updating the Men’s Dugout on the Palm Springs POWER Baseball Club and the pro leadership it is offering its players.

Our Real Estate expert and owner of the popular Hermosa Hotel on Catalina, Mark Milan (www.MarkMilanTheRealEstateMan.com), will be checking to keep us up to date on what the California Real Estate market has to offer.

As usual, we have great prizes to offer our quick and clever listeners. The numbers to dial are 877 883 0830.

November 8, 2009

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November 8, 2009

The Men’s Dugout is pre-empted tomorrow due to an early NFL game. We will be back next week, Sunday at 11am on AM830, with another fabulous show!

November 1, 2009

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This Sunday on the Men’s Dugout surfing legend Darrick Doerner, star of the astounding film “Riding Giants” and inventor of tow-in surfing with fellow surf legend Laird Hamilton, will be calling in from his surf camp in Hawaii!! (www.dd-sea.com)

Darrick also recently finished assisting in the grueling and dangerous World Finals of the International Jet Sports Boating Association at Lake Havasu. Find out what these world competitors are up to in these arena of speed and competition (www.ijsba.com)

For our quick and clever callers, we are giving away a FREE ticket to our Support the Troops Holiday Bash Sunday, Dec 6th in Old Town Yorba Linda with music, dancing and a hilarious 6 foot burrito eating contest! (www.MainStreetYL.com) (www.Fishing4Freedom.com).

We are also giving away a FREE vacation for two to Catalina! (www.HermosaHotel.com)

The numbers to dial are 877 883 0830.

Real Estate guru Mark Malan (www.MarkMalan.com) will be sharing with us the unprecedented opportunities for entry level home buyers. In this economic climate first time home buyers are able to get into the game with as little as 3% down as well as receive substantial incentives not only for first time buyers but also people ready to upgrade!

See you Sunday at the Men’s Dugout on AM830 at 11am LIVE from Angel Stadium. (Also streaming live www.mensdugout.com and podcast on iTunes).

To your amazing life!
Tara Grace

October, 24 2009

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This Sunday at 11am on the Men’s Dugout, often referred to a combination of George Carlin and Albert Einstein, Don Tolman (www.DonTolmanInternational.com) reveals his amazing story of how he got propelled into the world of health.  Don’s story led him on a quest to libraries and ancient collections all over the world, including (via special dispensation) the archives of the Vatican!  He has spoken to over a 1000 audiences in all 50 states, lectured at MIT, Johns Hopkins and Cornell University. FInd out why Olympic athletes and leading sports teams like the Atlanta Braves are eager to receive is insights for vibrant health!

October, 17 2009

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We are preempted on October 18, 2009.  Be sure to listen on October 25th 2009.

Check Audio Archive list to listen to past shows.

October 4, 2009

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Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 11am on the Men’s Dugout is the star hitting coach for the Angels – Mickey Hatcher!

Find out how Mickey succeeded in taking the Angels batting line up to accomplishments not achieved since 1934, what is like working with Mike Scioscia and Arte Moreno, and what makes the Angels the #1 Fan Friendly Franchise of all of the major sports including baseball, basketball, football and hockey!

Later in the show calling in from the Miramar Air Show is the first and only FAA certified helicopter stunt pilot in the world!  He will be at the Miramar Air Show performing for Red Bull.  You’ll hear to amazing story of how he got that gig and the incredible and death defying quest he has going on on the other side of the planet!  (www.ChuckAaron.com)

As usual we are giving away great prizes to our quick and clever callers who can answer our Angels trivia questions.  We will have four tickets to the NASCAR qualifying races at AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY in Fontana!

You’ll also hear about a FREE fishing symposium at Toyota of Huntington Beach this Wed, Oct 7th from 6:30-9:39 (18881 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648) hosted by some of the hottest names in fishing including Ronnie Kovach, Eric Bent, Dennis Yamamoto, Marc Higashi, and World Record Holder Captain Jimmy Decker!  (www.FishingExpeditions.com)

The first 50 people to arrive will receive 20 FREE raffle tickets for a chance at over two thousand dollars of awesome prizes!  This event will also be supporting a fabulous charity event raising money and great vacation get-aways for our wounded troops.  (www.Fishing4Freedom.com)

The numbers to dial are 877 883 0830.