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Break It Down Show

698 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratings

Jon and Pete talk with artists, authors, musicians, filmmakers, athletes and creators about their processes, challenges, origins, relationships that influenced their work, and what brings them to the place where they perform at their peak.

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Mark Christopher Lawrence – Family Camp

September 16, 2023 12:09 - 1 hour - 34.8 MB

Mark Christopher Lawrence – Family Camp - Get ready for a hilarious and insightful episode as we sit down with the talented comedian and actor, Mark Christopher Lawrence! You've seen him in iconic films like K-Pax and Terminator 2, and his latest movie, 'Family Camp,'. Join us as MCL joins Pete A Turner, along with some potential special guest co-hosts, for a deep dive into Mark's comedy, acting, and screenwriting. Plus, we'll explore Mark's other intriguing interests and uncover the profound...

Kevin Sullivan - 21 Gun Salute Podcast

September 14, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Kevin Sullivan - 21 Gun Salute Podcast - Meet Kevin "Sully" Sullivan, a former Air Force C-130 Navigator who faced adversity head-on after an injury in Iraq forced his early retirement. In the depths of depression, he had a choice: succumb to despair or chart a new course. Fast forward 14 years, and Sully is a thriving Physician Assistant with a beautiful family.  Discover his inspiring journey on the Twenty One Gun Podcast, now part of Compound Media with Pete A Turner bringing the Break It ...

Chris Lombardo - Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers

August 27, 2023 13:47 - 1 hour - 145 MB

Chris Lombardo - Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers - Join us for a special episode as Chris Lombardo, known as Cornbread, takes the spotlight on the Break It Down Show. The bass grooves of his band Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers set the stage, but there's more to this story. Chris and Pete share a history that spans decades, both hailing from Benicia and even sharing a desk back in 1983 during a memorable Biology semester. For a dose of Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers' love, check out their Faceb...

Buddy Levy's River of Darkness: The Adventure of Francisco Orellana

August 25, 2023 13:25 - 59 minutes - 135 MB

Buddy Levy's River of Darkness: The Adventure of Francisco Orellana - Explore the captivating journey of Francisco Orellana in Buddy's book "River of Darkness," a remarkable tale that reads like fantasy fiction but is undeniably true. Join us as we delve into the odyssey of Orellana, which traces the monumental first European voyage across the vast Amazon basin. With limited provisions, Orellana and his men courageously ventured over 1500 miles into uncharted territory, chronicled by Gaspar d...

Jay Mohr: Comedian, Actor and Author - Altamont Comedy Special

August 22, 2023 11:58 - 1 hour - 144 MB

Jay Mohr: Comedian, Actor and Author - Altamont Comedy Special - Join us in this special episode of the Break It Down Show as we welcome Jay Mohr, a guiding presence akin to a big brother. Back in the day, hosts Jon Leon Guerrero and Pete A Turner embarked on a collaborative mission to capture Jay's attention and admiration. With Jon's unique touch, Pete's unwavering determination, and Jay's genuine affection, a bond was formed. Discover Jay's latest triumph, the formidable Amazon special tit...

Jyri Raitasalo – War, Finland, Russia and Ukraine

August 18, 2023 12:18 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Jyri Raitasalo – War, Finland, Russia and Ukraine - Join us on a riveting new episode of the Break It Down Show as we delve into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict that has held the global spotlight for over a month. We've been exploring various angles of this crisis, and in this episode, we're excited to welcome back the insightful Finnish Army Colonel and Professor, Jyri Raitasalo. In this enlightening conversation, Professor Raitasalo lends his expertise to help us comprehend the Finnish ...

Andrews and Wilson – The Next Dark Angel

August 14, 2023 12:06 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

Andrews and Wilson – The Next Dark Angel - Andrews and Wilson return with the latest installment of the Dark Angel series, bringing intrigue and action to the forefront. Join us as we delve into the world of former Navy SEAL Jedidiah Johnson, now training with the elite Shepherds. A true bromance unfolds as we explore the camaraderie between the authors and Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show.  In this gripping novel, Johnson's journey takes an unexpected turn as he leads a rookie team am...

Jeff Annison – Legon M, Fan Owned Production

July 31, 2023 13:40 - 1 hour - 37.3 MB

Jeff Annison – Legon M, Fan Owned Production - Jeff Annison made his debut on the Break It Down Show as guest #5, and now, after more than 1300 episodes, he has returned. During his initial appearance, they discussed the New York Rock Exchange, a platform designed to facilitate direct connections between musicians and their fans, allowing fans to invest in their favorite artists. Today, that project has evolved into something even bigger called Legion M, which is also fan-funded, but this tim...

Steve Stoliar – Raised Eyebrows, Salamis and Swastikas

July 28, 2023 09:01 - 1 hour - 37.3 MB

Steve Stoliar – Raised Eyebrows, Salamis and Swastikas - Meet Steve Stoliar, the writing wizard with almost four decades of professional experience under his literary belt. From tickling Dick Cavett's funny bone to crafting captivating episodes for hit TV shows like Murder, She Wrote, Simon & Simon, The New WKRP in Cincinnati, Legend, and Sliders, Steve's pen has weaved wonders. But wait, there's more! Ever curious and endlessly creative, Steve has lent his expertise to numerous books and doc...

Spencer Garrett – Winning Time's Chick Hearn

July 25, 2023 14:03 - 47 minutes - 30.1 MB

Spencer Garrett – Winning Time's Chick Hearn - Spencer Garrett plays Chick Hearn in HBO's latest smash series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The series is taken from Break It Down Show alum Jeff Pearlman. Jeff's books thrill sports fans telling the stories of Bo Jackson, The USFL and now brought to life the 80's Lakers dynasty.  Watch Winning Time on HBOMax Today! Spencer has decades worth of TV and film credits. His role as Chick is one of about 10 new projects that are sched...

Grant Martin – Ukraine, Russia and Critical Thinking

July 20, 2023 12:12 - 1 hour - 32.9 MB

Grant Martin – Ukraine, Russia and Critical Thinking - Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking episode with the remarkable Grant Martin, a Green Beret on a mission to earn a PhD. Having ventured across the globe on numerous deployments, Grant's experiences are as diverse as they are fascinating. On this occasion, he returns to the Break It Down Show, where he teams up with the host, Pete A Turner, to delve into the complexities of the war in Ukraine. But this discussion goes beyond th...

Lani Kass - Ukraine vs Russia, From the Top

July 19, 2023 11:31 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Lani Kass - Ukraine vs Russia, From the Top - Step into the intriguing world of international security with a seasoned expert on the Break It Down Show! In this captivating podcast episode, host Pete A Turner is joined by the remarkable Dr. Lani Kass, a true polymath in the field. With fluency in nine languages and a prestigious PhD from Columbia's Russian Institute of International Affairs, Lani's academic prowess is awe-inspiring. Her list of achievements and contributions to numerous organ...

Richard Caruso – Corruption in Corrections in Corcoran

July 17, 2023 13:08 - 1 hour - 35.9 MB

Richard Caruso – Corruption in Corrections in Corcoran - Richard's courageous whistleblowing made waves, with his story even inspiring the Hollywood movie "Felon," starring Steven Dorf and Val Kilmer. In this exclusive interview, Richard sits down with host Pete A Turner for the first time to reveal the harrowing truth about life for guards and prisoners in the high-security unit (SHU) at Corcoran Correctional Facility. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as Richard paints a vivid pic...

Jennifer Schmid – Firefighter, Pioneer…Hero

July 12, 2023 13:09 - 1 hour - 36.5 MB

Jennifer Schmid – Firefighter, Pioneer…Hero - Jennifer's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by a series of remarkable events that have shaped her resilience and determination. One particularly unforgettable incident involved a fire where her legs were tragically struck by an exploding car bumper. The tale was so incredible that it caught the attention of the renowned MythBusters, who took on the challenge, ultimately leading to a bumper recall. Join us in this captivatin...

Lord Nelson – Through The Night

July 10, 2023 13:27 - 1 hour - 40.3 MB

Lord Nelson – Through The Night - In their quest to bridge the gap between studio artistry and live vigor, Lord Nelson has forged a new path. For the first time, three gifted songwriters and vocalists—brothers Henry and Calloway Jones, alongside Kai Crowe-Getty—combine their talents to produce a collection of songs that captivate the listener. With Andrew Hollifield and Niko Cvetanovich on bass, Johnny Stubblefield on drums, and Dave Pinto on pedal steel and harmonica, this ensemble brings de...

Andrew Dziengeleski – Trump Doctrine or Understanding International Complexities

May 31, 2023 12:24 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

Andrew Dziengeleski – Trump Doctrine or Understanding International Complexities - Get ready for one of our strategy shows. COL Andrew Dziengeleski joins Pete A Turner to survey modern combat/diplomacy. Whether it's theory, Great Power Conflict, or nanobots, we've got strong thoughts on the topic.  Andy and Pete provide us an unvarnished look at the complexities of foreign policy, and why the US struggles to reliably create positive outcomes. Also, the fellas dive into multi-dimensional comb...

Bryan Fuller - The First Ever Human Powered Row from Boston to London

May 31, 2023 08:22 - 40 minutes - 92.6 MB

Bryan Fuller - The First Ever Human Powered Row from Boston to London - Bryan Fuller is BACK on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Bryan and Pete go back nearly 30 years. Throughout their friendship, Bryan and Pete have talked of their various adventures. Now, Bryan is back at it. Until recently, Bryan was the recording holding American in rowing across the Atlantic. Yes, the whole ocean! But, that attempt wasn't hard enough for Bryan. Now he's built a 4-man team. The challenge? Row f...

Rico Aviles – The Language Ninja

May 30, 2023 11:57 - 1 hour - 36.7 MB

Rico Aviles – The Language Ninja - Ricardo Aviles hails from Arecibo, PR. He joined the Army in 2008 as a Military Police officer.  Being bilingual and possessing a love for languages he began working as a professional translator/interpreter. That job led to Rico being called the "Language Ninja."  As an interpreter Rico has translated for cases such as: human trafficking, drugs, therapy, child advocacy centers and more.  After leaving the Army he spent most of his time training Brazilian ji...

Rob Aldridge – Mind Over Manners

May 29, 2023 12:28 - 1 hour - 37 MB

Rob Aldridge – Mind Over Manners - Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we delve into the story of Alabama-based rock and rollers Rob Aldridge & the Proponents and their highly anticipated second album, "Mind Over Manners." With a two-part strategy of delivering thoughtful truths backed by tasteful grooves, they successfully avoided the sophomore slump, presenting a twelve-song collection that rivals their fellow Alabaman contemporaries like Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Alabama ...

Michael Uslan - BATMAN’S BATMAN: A Memoir from Hollywood

May 26, 2023 08:26 - 58 minutes - 33.7 MB

Michael Uslan - BATMAN’S BATMAN: A Memoir from Hollywood - With a remarkable career spanning decades, Uslan has garnered prestigious accolades, including Oscar, Emmy, People's Choice, and Annie Awards. As a Professor of Practice at Indiana University Media School, he pioneered the first accredited course on comic book folklore. His upcoming book, The Boy Who Loved Batman, was set to debut as a Broadway play in Fall 2022. Join us for an extraordinary episode featuring Michael E. Uslan, the Or...

John Spencer: Ukraine Fights, Exploring War and Its People

May 25, 2023 08:06 - 1 hour - 38.6 MB

John Spencer: Ukraine Fights, Exploring War and Its People - In this captivating episode, we delve into the realm of modern war with none other than John Spencer, an internationally renowned expert on urban warfare. With a specific focus on urban warfare tactics and strategies, John finds the ongoing Ukrainian war to be a fascinating test-bed for his theories, approaches, and practices. John has written 3 books. 2! in the last year. Here's a link to his work Join us for a thought-provokin...

Chris Thomas King - The King of the Blues

May 18, 2023 13:09 - 56 minutes - 29.8 MB

Chris Thomas King - The King of the Blues - Chris Thomas King is a multi-Grammy winning blues musician. He's also the author of, "The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture." The Blues tells the unrealized history, that the genre was actually invented in New Orleans. It's also a fact that most modern music in the US is a descendant of the blues. Names like Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Bunk Johnson, Chevalier De Saint George, Dan Desdunes are among the most important playe...

Album Fight – U2 Vs U2 Songs of Surrender, Fight 1

April 28, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Album Fight – U2 Vs U2 Songs of Surrender, Fight 1 - Album Fights pit one album against the other in a boxing format. Each round is judged by a panel of three judges. Those judges scored based upon a 10pt must system. In this fight, we've got the newly released Songs of Surrender in the ring against itself. U2's new album features 40 songs. In the vinyl format, the album becomes a 2 record set. Each record has 10 songs. So Side 1's song 1 will face Side two's first song. Then Side 1's song ...

Chuck Holton - Live from Ukraine

April 26, 2023 12:51 - 58 minutes - 33 MB

Chuck Holton - Live from Ukraine - Chuck Holton has led an adventurous life. He's been an Army Ranger, a helicopter pilot, he's authored several books, traveled the world as a free-lance war correspondent and now he's covering the Ukrainian v Russia conflict.  Watch Chuck's reports on his YT channel: What we want is the facts, from someone on the ground...Chuck is that reporter. Chuck has been in Ukraine for years, reporting on the ebbing and flowing conflict. He joined Pete A Turner and ...

David C Baker – What’s Keeping You Up at Night?

April 24, 2023 12:15 - 1 hour - 32.3 MB

David C Baker – What’s Keeping You Up at Night? - David is the author of five books, three of which focus on the central elements of the business of expertise: positioning, financial management, and leadership. David speaks regularly on more than 70 topics relevant to entrepreneurial expertise, from 20 executives to 5,000 live on TV, all over the world. He also regularly appears as a guest on ca. 15 different podcasts every month. Go to to get the latest on David's work.  Also his LinkedIn...

Jeff Trager – Live Music at Vino Godfather

April 20, 2023 08:42 - 50 minutes - 28.5 MB

Jeff Trager – Live Music at Vino Godfather - Jeff Trager has a decades long career in music. He's a bay area music icon who's broke acts like Ike and Tina Turner. He also made the theme for Chariots of Fire a smash hit. OH and he was best buddies with Wilt Chamberlin. Quite an incredible dude. For more information on Jeff's events head to Jeff Trager is BACK on the Break It Down Show with Jon Leon Guerrero. Jeff's latest project is booking fantastic live music for Vino Godfather on Mare I...

Arch Gibson - Wasape: Life of a Comanche Warrior

April 18, 2023 12:33 - 51 minutes - 26.9 MB

Arch Gibson - Wasape: Life of a Comanche Warrior - Today's features author Arch Gibson. Arch is inspired by the work of author Craig Johnson. They each describe the American west and Native American culture and ethnicity.  Arch Gibson has been a writer, editor and publications manager most of his professional life. He was raised in Arkansas City, Kansas and learned reporting under the guidance of his father, a WWII veteran and seasoned newsman. Arch's newspaper career began after college as ...

Rodrigo Nieto-Gomez – Singularity University and The Future

March 28, 2023 12:58 - 1 hour - 38 MB

Rodrigo Nieto-Gomez – Singularity University and The Future - Dr. Rodrigo Nieto is a geostrategist and defense futurist focused on the consequences of the accelerating pace of change in homeland security and policing environments. He is a research professor at the National Security Affairs Department and at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School and has also worked as a certified facilitator and instructor for the Command College for the California Comm...

Benjamin Barton – Credentialed Court

March 20, 2023 11:31 - 1 hour - 34.9 MB

Benjamin Barton – Credentialed Court - Professor Ben Barton is the author of five books: Credentialed Court, Fixing Law Schools, Rebooting Justice, Glass Half Full: The Decline and Rebirth of the Legal Profession, and The Lawyer-Judge Bias in the American courts. His fifth book, The Credentialed Court: Inside the Cloistered, Elite World of American Justice, was published in 2022. Get Credentialed Court on Amazon at Benjamin is joined by Pete A Turner and Dan McLaughlin. Coincidentally, Da...

Shelby Kennedy - Amazing Songs

March 14, 2023 13:48 - 1 hour - 33.7 MB

Shelby Kennedy - Amazing Songs - Shelby Kennedy had his first hit song while he was still in college. He sold that song to Ray Charles. Since then Shelby's has sold numerous songs including “I’m A Survivor” from Reba McEntire’s Greatest Hits: Volume III.  I am a Survivor was Reba's theme song from her hit TV show. More than just a songwriter, Shelby has worked in the industry helping companies including ASCAP, TuneCore, Wide Open Music Group, and Disney’s Lyric Street Records. Head to Amazi...

Dan Joseph – Pete Reiser Baseball’s Greatest What If

March 06, 2023 12:09 - 1 hour - 28.7 MB

Dan Joseph – Pete Reiser Baseball’s Greatest What If - Dan Joseph is an author of a wide variety of books. He's written about Al Qaeda's partnership with Al-Shabaab. Dan next tackles Lou Gehrig's final full season. Dan's book examines Lou as his body begins to show signs of ALS the disease that would kill Gehrig less than 3 years later. Get Dan's book at Dan's latest book is titled Baseball’s Greatest What If: The Story and Tragedy of Pistol Pete Reiser. Pete Reiser was a Brooklyn Dodger ...

Tim Bedore - The Quake and a Lifetime of Comedy

March 03, 2023 08:34 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

Tim Bedore - The Quake and a Lifetime of Comedy - Over the past 20 years Tim Bedore has spent thousands of hours entertaining audiences, first on the radio and then as a comedian, headlining comedy clubs across the country. One of the few young comics to have combined the disciplines of stand-up comedy and broadcasting, Tim knows the rigors of working within demanding parameters. Tim has kept his hand in the radio business through his radio commentary feature Vague But True®, which is heard...

Jeremy McKane - ULTRAMARINE 30/30 Mission

March 01, 2023 06:48 - 1 hour - 37.9 MB

Jeremy McKane - ULTRAMARINE 30/30 Mission - Jeremy McKane is an Artist with a background in technology. At 18, he found himself working in a startup that would one day become (for a time) the world’s largest web hosting provider. Today the company is known as NTT VERIO. In that time the internet promised potential uses that we take for granted today. It was this early experience that provided an alternate perspective. As an artist, McKane’s work has been shown around the world that often inc...

Blanca Blanco – Breaking the Mold

February 27, 2023 13:56 - 58 minutes - 27.8 MB

Blanca Blanco – Breaking the Mold - Blanca Blanco is the very definition of self-made; coming from nothing to reach her success, with hard work, tenacity and intelligence. Her compelling, beautiful, motivational, story told in Breaking the Mold, tells of her background. Here's where you can buy her book Break It Mold on Amazon Blanca describes her harrowing near death drive through the devastating Woolsey Wildfire which destroyed her beautiful Malibu home. Then, just 2 weeks later, prior ...

Joe Musselman – Broom Ventures

February 23, 2023 17:39 - 1 hour - 29.3 MB

Joe Musselman – Broom Ventures - Joe Musselman returns to the Break It Down Show. Joe's approach to business is a fascinating mix of TLC. Team Leadership and Culture. The difference in these words is how Joe leverages them. Culture isn't just a word; Joe understands how culture moves. Joe sees how leadership and Teams are bonded by culture. The three part epoxy creates bonds within the company that indicates future success. The website for BV is: Joe founded the Honor Foundation, Human Fu...

Zlatomir Fung – Cellist for the Ages

February 22, 2023 16:35 - 1 hour - 37.4 MB

Zlatomir Fung – Cellist for the Ages - The first American in four decades and youngest musician ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of the preeminent cellists of our time. Astounding audiences with his boundless virtuosity and exquisite sensitivity, the 22-year-old has already proven himself to be a star among the next generation of world-class musicians. A 2020 recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, F...

Cody Wood - US Team Penning Association

February 21, 2023 09:09 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Cody Wood - US Team Penning Association - The USTPA is the National Governing Body for the sports of Team Penning and Ranch Sorting. As the only international non-profit Association in the sports, the USTPA was formed in 1993 and now proudly represents Team Penners and Ranch Sorters from around the world. As a membership-based organization, the USTPA represents riders off all ages and riding abilities. Get more on USTPA at: Cody Wood is BACK! This time he's talking about his latest rodeo-...

Adam Shoenfeld – All the Birds Sing

February 15, 2023 09:32 - 58 minutes - 32.4 MB

Adam Shoenfeld – All the Birds Sing - Adam Shoenfeld if you don't know the name, you probably know his work. Adam has spent the last two decades bringing his rock-leaning sound to Nashville's premier country music scene. He's written hits for Faith Hill ("Mississippi Girl"), has been bandleader and lead guitarist on every one of Jason Aldean's solo records, tours with Tim McGraw, has played guitar on over 45 No. 1 songs, and has earned seven nominations for the Academy of Country Music’s Gui...

Stuart Scheller - Always Faithful

February 14, 2023 09:43 - 59 minutes - 37.5 MB

Stuart Scheller - Always Faithful - USMC commander Stuart Scheller rose to prominence in the fall of 2021. The botched withdrawal of US forces based upon the decisions of US President Biden and his advisors delivered a national disgrace for the nation. On Aug 26, Scheller sat at his desk, as a commander, in uniform and posted a video challenging the system and leadership that failed all Americans over the past 20 years. The system hates to have hit's failure brought to the fore.  Many of you ...

Chris Tapp - The Cold Stares Introduce Bryce Klueh

February 09, 2023 13:28 - 1 hour - 37.6 MB

Chris Tapp - The Cold Stares Introduce Bryce Klueh - Chris Tapp returns to the Break It Down Show to talk with Pete A Turner and Jon Leon Guerrero about the Cold Stares new bassist, Bryce Klueh.  Bryce takes the long time duo of Brian and Chris and turns them into a power trio.  A quick shout to Brad Hutchings who pops in for a few...and is a HUGE supporter of both the band and the show.  We always love Brad!!! If you're not up to speed on the Cold Stares go to www.thecoldstares.com or foll...

Stuart Scheller and Matt Hoh – On Ukraine and US Tension

February 07, 2023 16:06 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Stuart Scheller and Matt Hoh – On Ukraine and US Tension - Stuart Scheller and Matt Hoh each publicly called out US officials, leaders and commanders pertaining to the failure of the country's efforts in Afghanistan. Beyond their public criticism, each of them have their own professional capacity to assess a regional conflict like a Ukrainian v Russian border conflict. Stu and Matt are BACK! to dive into this complicated topic. Further, and we're quoting Pete A Turner, "Whether or not the US ...

Lawrence Loh - Symphoria and Conducting the Pops

January 31, 2023 13:47 - 1 hour - 41.1 MB

Lawrence Loh - Symphoria and Conducting the Pops - Lawrence Loh, Music Director of Symphoria (Syracuse, NY), was named Music Director of the West Virginia Symphony commencing in the 2017-18 season. Mr. Loh concluded his 12-year tenure as Music Director of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic in 2017. Mr. Loh has had a decade-plus association with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra where he currently leads annual pops and other select programs. The link for Macon Pops is: Joining Pete A ...

Eric Rojo – The Most Interesting Man in the World

January 30, 2023 11:04 - 1 hour - 36.1 MB

Eric Rojo – The Most Interesting Man in the World - Eric Rojo is an internationally recognized security and risk consultant. His pedigree is top-notch and we're all in for a treat. Known security, terrorism and political analyst for various media organizations and regular feature writer for the magazine “Seguridad Americas”, and published in others. Security/ political analyst and business analyst for various national and international TV and radio stations, (TV AZTECA, MSNBC, CNN, CNN en Esp...

Majora Carter - Reclaiming Your Community

January 27, 2023 12:35 - 1 hour - 38.3 MB

Majora Carter - Reclaiming Your Community - Urban revitalization strategist MAJORA CARTER offers a solution to end the brain drain that cripples low-income communities, mapping out a development strategy focused on encouraging talented people to stay – and help lift up the community. Get Majora’s new book Reclaiming Your Community on Amazon at: Carter argues that these areas need a talent-retention strategy, just like the ones companies have. Retaining homegrown talent is a critical part of ...

Michael Deibert - Haiti, the Caribbean and Drug Cartels

January 26, 2023 13:22 - 58 minutes - 32.4 MB

Michael Deibert - Haiti, the Caribbean and Drug Cartels - Michael Deibert is the author of In the Shadow of Saint Death: The Gulf Cartel and the Price of America’s Drug War in Mexico (Lyons Press, 2014), The Democratic Republic of Congo: Between Hope and Despair (Zed Books, 2013) and Notes from the Last Testament: The Struggle for Haiti (Seven Stories Press, 2005). Get the latest news about Michael at: A first-timer on the Break it Down Show, Michael converses with us on the situation in Hai...

Matt Hoh - Standing Tall, and Surviving War

January 24, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Matt Hoh - Standing Tall, and Surviving War - Matt Hoh has been a Senior Fellow with the Center for International Policy since 2010. In 2009, Matthew resigned in protest from his post in Afghanistan with the State Department over the American escalation of the war. Prior to his assignment in Afghanistan, Matthew took part in the American occupation of Iraq. For more on Matt check out One of the things that stands out about Hoh is his willingness to publically call out the US State Department...

Kevin Adams - Class and Race in the Frontier Army 1870-1890

January 23, 2023 10:40 - 1 hour - 144 MB

Kevin Adams - Class and Race in the Frontier Army 1870-1890 - Kevin Adams is a historian at Kent State. Kevin's new study of the late nineteenth-century frontier U.S. Army explores the lives of the enlisted men and officers through the prisms of race, class, and ethnicity. It is a fascinating study that considers whether the physically isolated frontier army was really that separated from the rest of American society. His first book is Class and Race in the Frontier Army: Military Life in the...

Dan McLaughlin - American Slavery in the Global Context

January 20, 2023 09:37 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Dan McLaughlin - American Slavery in the Global Context - Dan McLaughlin and WIlfred Reilly Join Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to discuss the history of American slavery. The history of slavery involves all cultures from ancient times to today. Dan McLaughlin's essay in the most recent edition of the National Review leads the conversation amongst a series of articles discussing slavery, history and the place the US holds in the conversation. Check out the National Review's issues an...

Robert Greenberg – Music, Tower of Power, Life

January 16, 2023 13:57 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

Robert Greenberg – Music, Tower of Power, Life - From the very beginning of the Break It Down Show, we've loved Robert Greenberg. Over the course of 1200+ episodes we've explored everything with Dr. Bob. When Pete A Turner's dad Bob died, they sorted out life and music. When Dr Bob's dad died, the fellas got together. Jon Leon Guerrero and Pete connected with Dissect podcasts Cole Kuchna they discovered that Cole was also a fan of Dr Bob--You know what happened next. They blew Cole's mind by ...

Jerome Preisler - Civil War Commando, The Story of William B Cushing

January 12, 2023 09:14 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Jerome Preisler - Civil War Commando, The Story of William B Cushing - Jerome Preisler Returns to the Break It Down Show with his book Civil War Commando. Get this, William B Cushing was expelled from the Naval Academy on the eve of his graduation for being a crap student and a cut up. Then fate started twisting in the civil war winds. Pete says, "One of the best books I've read in 2022 is Civl War Commando" by Jerome Preisler He managed to get a few more seconds chances due to the Civil War...

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