Our first guest is Keith O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist. Keith joins us to discuss his latest bestseller, Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. A Cincinnati native and Northwestern graduate, Keith has written four acclaimed books, was a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, and was longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. His writing has appeared in "The New York Times Magazine," "The Atlantic," "The Washington Post," and his storytelling has been featured on NPR’s "This American Life, All Things Considered," and more.

Our second guest is Dr. Annie Valuska, Ph.D., a Purina Pet Behaviorist and TikTok personality. Dr. Valuska shares the excitement around National Board Game Day and introduces Adventures in Friskies World—a brand-new board game where players embark on feline-inspired quests. Designed for ages eight and up, the game blends fun and strategy for the whole family—and includes real-life bonuses for your cat, like a toy and a play-ready cardboard box.
Tune in for stories that entertain, inspire, and inform!

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Our first guest is Allan Topol, a national bestselling author known for his gripping international thrillers. With 18 novels to his name—including his latest, The Poor Man’s Club—Topol has captivated readers worldwide, with Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Hebrew translations. A Carnegie Institute of Technology and Yale Law School graduate, he has had a distinguished legal career while researching dramatic global locations for his Craig Page Series. Today, he joins us to discuss the latest installment in the series.

Our second guest is Keith O’Brien, a "New York Times" bestselling author and award-winning journalist. He shares insights from his newest bestseller, Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. This compelling narrative draws from exclusive interviews with Rose and those close to him, along with FBI files, court records, and extensive media coverage. O’Brien offers a never-before-seen look into the complex legacy of Pete Rose—baseball’s all-time hits leader and one of the game’s most controversial figures.

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On our latest episode of "Let’s Just Talk!," host Kathryn Raaker welcomes two incredible guests from the world of sports journalism and pet innovation.

Our first guest is Keith O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist. Keith joins us to discuss his latest bestseller, Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. A Cincinnati native and Northwestern graduate, Keith has written four acclaimed books, was a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, and was longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. His writing has appeared in "The New York Times Magazine," "The Atlantic," "The Washington Post," and his storytelling has been featured on NPR’s "This American Life, All Things Considered," and more.



Our second guest is Dr. Annie Valuska, Ph.D., a Purina Pet Behaviorist and TikTok personality. Dr. Valuska shares the excitement around National Board Game Day and introduces Adventures in Friskies World—a brand-new board game where players embark on feline-inspired quests. Designed for ages eight and up, the game blends fun and strategy for the whole family—and includes real-life bonuses for your cat, like a toy and a play-ready cardboard box.

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On this episode of Let's Just Talk with host Kathryn Raaker, we’re joined by two outstanding authors whose work explores both political suspense and American sports history.

Our first guest is Allan Topol, a national bestselling author known for his gripping international thrillers. With 18 novels to his name—including his latest, The Poor Man’s Club—Topol has captivated readers worldwide, with Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Hebrew translations. A Carnegie Institute of Technology and Yale Law School graduate, he has had a distinguished legal career while researching dramatic global locations for his Craig Page Series. Today, he joins us to discuss the latest installment in the series.



Our second guest is Keith O’Brien, a "New York Times" bestselling author and award-winning journalist. He shares insights from his newest bestseller, Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. This compelling narrative draws from exclusive interviews with Rose and those close to him, along with FBI files, court records, and extensive media coverage. O’Brien offers a never-before-seen look into the complex legacy of Pete Rose—baseball’s all-time hits leader and one of the game’s most controversial figures.

W4CY -Topol-O'Brien- 4-17-2025 and 4-20-2025- Lets Just Talk

On our latest episode of Let’s Just Talk!, host Kathryn Raaker welcomes two incredible guests from the worlds of sports journalism and pet innovation.

Our first guest is Keith O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist. Keith joins us to discuss his latest bestseller, Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. A Cincinnati native and Northwestern graduate, Keith has written four acclaimed books, was a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, and was longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. His writing has appeared in "The New York Times Magazine," "The Atlantic," "The Washington Post," and his storytelling has been featured on NPR’s "This American Life, All Things Considered," and more.



Our second guest is Dr. Annie Valuska, Ph.D., a Purina Pet Behaviorist and TikTok personality. Dr. Valuska shares the excitement around National Board Game Day and introduces Adventures in Friskies World—a brand-new board game where players embark on feline-inspired quests. Designed for ages eight and up, the game blends fun and strategy for the whole family—and includes real-life bonuses for your cat, like a toy and a play-ready cardboard box.

Tune in for stories that entertain, inspire, and inform!

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Our first guest is Keith O’Brien, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist. Keith joins us to discuss his latest bestseller, Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. A Cincinnati native and Northwestern graduate, Keith has written four acclaimed books, was a finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, and was longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. His writing has appeared in "The New York Times Magazine," "The Atlantic," "The Washington Post," and his storytelling has been featured on NPR’s "This American Life, All Things Considered," and more.

Our second guest is Dr. Annie Valuska, Ph.D., a Purina Pet Behaviorist and TikTok personality. Dr. Valuska shares the excitement around National Board Game Day and introduces Adventures in Friskies World—a brand-new board game where players embark on feline-inspired quests. Designed for ages eight and up, the game blends fun and strategy for the whole family—and includes real-life bonuses for your cat, like a toy and a play-ready cardboard box.

Tune in for stories that entertain, inspire, and inform!

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Kathryn Raaker hosts a nationally syndicated magazine format radio program on AM/FM, Internet streaming, and on her free iTunes App. The show features topics for today’s audience. Whether it is a guest talking about the newest technology, politics, health, or other topics, it is all about informing her listeners. Kathryn has been in broadcasting for almost 30 years and is featured on the Wilkins Radio Networks, Fairfax Radio Network, W4Cy & W4Vet Networks, and WVFR AM out of Pittsburg. So tune into "Let’s Just Talk! Radio" to be informed and entertained!

Collective thoughts from yours truly, Shark, and Bobby. 

Previously had an ESPN Radio show in NH talking Boston sports. 

This project is brought to fruition due to my energy and passion for sports talk. I've been in radio with CBS Sports in Springfield, MA and wrote for various media outlets/websites, including Sports Illustrated affiliations, CLNS Radio, Bleacher Report, Volleyball Magazine and other publications.

I'll soon be having guests to guarantee a great listener experience.

Big three from the CLT. We'll be a jack of all trades master of all podcast. Ranging from Sports, to Entertainment, Music, History Everything you can imagine. Roll with us.

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