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698 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsJon 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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Shelley Klingerman – Project Never Broken/Stiletto Agency
January 10, 2023 13:08 - 57 minutes - 132 MBShelley Klingerman – Project Never Broken/Stiletto Agency - Shelley Klingerman is the CEO of the Stiletto Agency. She's focused on training women how to be safe when they travel etc. She's been on the Break It Down Show a number of times and she's cohosted some of our most successful episodes. We even had a serial killer call in unexpectedly on the show during one of her cohosting sessions. Get Shelley’s book Vigilance on Amazon at: Get more on Project Never Broken at: Shelley, like Pete A...
Joe Posnanski - Baseball Hall of Fame
December 28, 2022 13:50 - 1 hour - 148 MBJoe Posnanski - Baseball Hall of Fame – Celebrated sportswriter Joe Posnanski has been named Sportswriter of the year by 5 different organizations. He's widely recognized as the best sportswriter of his generation. Joe returns to the Break It Down Show to discuss the Baseball Hall of Fame, the 2022 class inductees and BBWAA ballot. Joe's Substack is the best source for his thoughts on the hall of fame. We're sure Pete will find new caverns in the incredible mind of Joe. One of the things we ...
Brian Curtice – Fossil Crates, Dinosaurs and Digging
December 23, 2022 15:20 - 1 hour - 148 MBBrian Curtice – Fossil Crates, Dinosaurs and Digging - Paleontologist Dr Brian Curtice was in the news recently discussing title of the longest dinosaur after analyzing Supersaurus bones in Colorado. Brian works the Arizona Natural History Museum and is currently focused on the Shellenberger Canyon Paleontological Project examining the only terrestrial community of organisms known from the early Cretaceous of Arizona. COVID created a neat idea for Brian. His business is called Fossil Crates. ...
Brad Hutchings - Hanging with Jon, Pete and the Break It Down Show Family
December 19, 2022 14:22 - 1 hour - 142 MBBrad Hutchings - Hanging with Jon, Pete and the Break It Down Show Family – Sometimes here on the Break It Down Show, and in fact in life as well, we like to take things slow. This episode Is just that, a kind of laid-back ep about three friends talking as if they were getting coffee. So, enjoy the discussions of our OL Pedro, Brad Hutchings and Jon Leon Guerrero, pour yourself a cup of coffee, or other beverage of your choice, kick back and relax, and if you wanna take it up an extra notch, ...
Joshua Martin – Martin Shapes, Handcrafted Family
December 16, 2022 13:12 - 1 hour - 140 MBJoshua Martin – Martin Shapes, Handcrafted Family - Joshua Martin makes things with his hands. His father also made things with his hands. Surfboards to be more precise. Terry Martin is a noted shaper in the surfing world, working for Hobie Alter. His application? a finished surfboard. Joshua learned at a variety of surf shops throughout the years, working with his dad, and eventually realizing an innate sense for the shapes of things. Joshua, with the lessons from his father he's created his...
Thomas Colbert - The Case Breakers, DB Cooper Update
December 15, 2022 13:11 - 1 hour - 139 MBThomas Colbert - The Case Breakers, DB Cooper Update - Tomas' Case Breakers are changing how cold cases are being dealt with. If you want to learn more check out casebreakers.org Look for the documentaries from the Case Breakers on your local streaming platform. Previously, Thomas Colbert briefed us on the Zodiac case giving us more details about the evidence they've collected. Today, we're focused on DB Cooper as updates to that cold case. Check out for more details We're joined by Erik K...
Cornell Carter and Matt Hoy – Soul Together
November 30, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBCornell Carter and Matt Hoy – Soul Together - Today we're getting our R&B Soul music groove on with our friends Matt Hoy, Cornell CC Carter. Matt and CC routinely chat on the UK's heritage charts. Matt is currently 25th!!! To get more on CC head to to get Sage’s new song click To get more on Matt Hoy, join his FB group: Matt Hoy and CC have appeared on the show previously. This however, and we're very, very proud to say this, is the WORLD debut of Sage Logan. Sage's single Contemplating Ge...
Chucho Escoto – Petgas, Plastic Waste Becomes Fuel
November 29, 2022 18:58 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBChucho Escoto – Petgas, Plastic Waste Becomes Fuel - Chucho Escoto is working to solve two problems at once. His company Petgas takes shredded waste plastic and converts into fuel. The process is called Pyrolysis and it's one of the many efforts to solve the plastic waste problem...with plastic waste having value as an up-cycled fuel, we can now work to further extend the value of the petrochemicals we extract. To learn about Petgas head to Maybe this view of lengthening the usefulness of pe...
Chelsea Rustrum - Web 3.0, Blockchain and the Metaverse
November 28, 2022 19:46 - 53 minutes - 122 MBChelsea Rustrum - Web 3.0, Blockchain and the Metaverse - We're welcoming Chelsea Rustrum, founder, author and futurist to tomorrow’s Break It Down Show. This is Chelsea's first visit to BIDS, but she appeared on Popping the Bubbl previously. Chelsea is a crypto-insider who discusses things like the evolution to Web 3.0 from web 2.0, the sharing economy, and the early foundations of blockchain. Check out Chelsea on Popping the Bubbl at: As we continue to explore crypto on BIDS, Pete A Turner...
Burt Whitlow - US Army Counterintelligence
November 24, 2022 12:43 - 58 minutes - 133 MBBurt Whitlow - US Army Counterintelligence - Burt Whitlow is one of Pete's friends from their time at D Co, 165th MI Bn. They worked at the same field office in Hanau Germany. One of the things that's makes these shows so interesting is the era where these two counterintelligence agents were in the Army. The Cold War was over and getting further into the past. CI Agents were going more strategic. The US wasn't going to wars anymore. As the military sought to change CI the Dayton Peace Accords...
Rob Neyer – New Baseball Rules
November 21, 2022 13:14 - 1 hour - 143 MBRob Neyer – New Baseball Rules - Rob Neyer has written numerous books, millions of words on ESPN, and countless interviews about baseball. He's also serves as the commissioner of the West Coast League. MLB continues to evolve as teams work to find advantages in math, the gym and by improving the minor leagues. The league is working to improve the game to serve a modern audience. In between these two elements is the 100+ year legacy of a league that in many ways still resembles the game played...
Larry Strauss - Light Man
November 18, 2022 10:20 - 30 minutes - 70.6 MBLarry Strauss - Light Man - Considering that Larry Strauss' mother, Charlotte Rae, was arguably the quintessential TV educator, as Mrs. Garrett on the hit series "The Facts of Life," it should come as no surprise that he would follow a career in inner-city education and become an established author and journalist on the subject, becoming an award-winning 30-year veteran inner-city high school teacher who has worked with at-risk teenagers. Get Light Man on Amazon at: In his latest book, Strau...
Daniel Levin – Proof of Life
November 15, 2022 10:21 - 1 hour - 138 MBDaniel Levin – Proof of Life - Daniel Levin spent his early years as the son of a diplomat in the Middle East and in Africa, which exposed him to many cultures, languages, and religions. Following his law studies and an initial academic career, he has spent the last twenty-five years working with governments and development institutions worldwide, focusing on economic development and political reform through financial literacy, political inclusion, and constitutional initiatives. He is also e...
Dr. Hal Bradley – Crisis Victory
November 11, 2022 13:10 - 51 minutes - 118 MBDr. Hal Bradley – Crisis Victory - Dr. Bradley lost everything, went to prison and discovered his life purpose at the end of his sentence - which was to help those in need. Now, Dr. Bradley is an author, pastor, certified hospice nurse and guiding light to many. He was recruited by the Department of Justice and has served 17 years as a civilian contractor. He has a master’s in pastoral counseling, serves as a minister to the homeless and runs a hospice chaplain. Get his book Crisis Victory on...
Mike Guardia - Danger Forward: The Wars of General Paul F. Gorman
November 10, 2022 12:46 - 1 hour - 144 MBMike Guardia - Danger Forward: The Wars of General Paul F. Gorman - Mike Guardia is a former Army officer turned military historian. He writes several book a year on units or people who've done incredible things. Whether it's a tank company in Iraq during the Gulf War or the leadership of Hal Moore, Mike is the guy who captures these moments, skills and units. Get Danger Forward: The Wars of General Paul F. Gorman on Amazon at: Mike's latest books features General Paul F Gorman - A 1950 West...
Dr Sujay Johnson Cook - My Fabulous Fifth Chapter: It’s My Turn Now!
October 31, 2022 12:20 - 59 minutes - 35.2 MBDr Sujay Johnson Cook - My Fabulous Fifth Chapter: It’s My Turn Now! - Dr Sujay Johnson Cook is a force. She's had a vast career with a LOT of success. She's released her 15th and 16th books, My Fabulous Fifth Chapter: It’s My Turn Now! (Pub Date Oct 2021) Ambassador Sujay explains that there are Five Chapters in life. Get Dr. Johnson’s new book My Fabulous Fifth Chapter: It's My Turn Now! On Amazon at: Pete A Turner is proud to present Sujay and her incredible life and work here on the Brea...
Kevin McNamara – Raised in Detroit
October 25, 2022 13:31 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBKevin McNamara – Raised in Detroit - Kevin McNamara was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Kevin has been praised in articles by The Detroit News and Free Press for his characters and skit writing, as well as his energy on stage. In September of 2008 Kevin made the move from Detroit to Los Angeles in order to take the next step into television and film. Kevin is known for his role as series regular "Luther Montague" on the FOX Digital series "Suit Up" as well as roles on TV series Cold Cas...
Marc Polymeropoulos – Clarity in Crisis
October 21, 2022 06:59 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBMarc Polymeropoulos – Clarity in Crisis - Marc Polymeropoulos worked for 26 years at the CIA before retiring in July 2019 at the Senior Intelligence Service level. He was one of CIA’s most highly decorated operations officers who served in multiple field assignments for the U.S. government. He specialized in counterterrorism, the Middle East and South Asia, including extensive time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to his retirement, Marc served at CIA headquarters and was in charge of CIA’s cla...
Thomas Colbert - Gary Poste, Zodiac Killer Update
October 17, 2022 13:40 - 55 minutes - 27.1 MBThomas Colbert - Gary Poste, Zodiac Killer Update - Thomas Colbert's team called the Case Breakers has broken the Zodiac killer case. Over the last 50+ years the Zodiac Killer has tormented, eluded and mystified criminal investigators. Recently, the Break It Down Show broke the news that the Case Breakers had revealed that Gary Poste was the killer. We've spoken with Erik Kleinsmith and Jennifer Bucholtz in separate episodes covering the Case Breakers work. Today the leader of the group, Thom...
Craig Johnson – Daughter of the Morning Star
October 14, 2022 12:27 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBCraig Johnson – Daughter of the Morning Star - Craig Johnson has written some of the most successful crime novels in the past 20 years. His series featuring the Sheriff Longmire has created a franchise series on Netflix. Craig's latest book is another from Absoroka County's resident tough hombre Sheriff Walt Longmire, and is titled Daughter of the Morning Star. Get his new book Daughter of the Morning Star on Amazon at: This is Craig's 2nd visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. ...
Taylor Greiger - Hell or High Seas
October 12, 2022 12:09 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBTaylor Greiger - Hell or High Seas - Taylor Grieger is the captain of Skeleton Crew Sailing and a former Naval Rescue Swimmer. Taylor was born and raised all over Texas before spending 6 years in the U.S. Navy. After leaving the military, he struggled with the transition to civilian life and was diagnosed with PTSD. Taylor was eventually inspired by his own journey to launch the Skeleton Crew mission: to sail around Cape Horn in order to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Visit for ev...
Patrick Richardson – The State of Reporting
October 05, 2022 12:57 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBPatrick Richardson – The State of Reporting - Patrick Richardson breaks news. Patrick has been a working journalist since 1992 at community papers across Kansas and for the last 10 years as an editor for newspapers in Southeast Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southwest Missouri. As a freelancer, he has also broken major stories for national outlets. He currently blogs at and can be reached at: [email protected]. He was born in Wichita, raised in Southwest Kansas and cu...
Joe Towne - The Performer's Mindset & The Better Podcast
October 03, 2022 12:09 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBJoe Towne - The Performer's Mindset & The Better Podcast - Actor, producer & entrepreneur Joe Towne has launched a new podcast inspired by Towne’s own acclaimed workshops for actors, executives and creatives, The Performer’s Mindset, established in 2018. The show aims to inspire and encourage its listeners through honest conversations with leading experts across film, television, sports, science, and music on the road to success. The Better Podcast’s first guest is Emmy award-winning host, pr...
Jeff Gottesfeld – Twenty-One Steps
September 30, 2022 12:59 - 41 minutes - 25 MBJeff Gottesfeld – Twenty-One Steps - Jeff Gottesfeld is an acclaimed writer whose work has won awards from the American Library Association, the Writers Guild of America, and the National Council for the Social Studies. He has previously written for adult, teen, middle-grade, and picture book audiences. Jeff's new book describes how with every step the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Young readers can discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through reson...
James Rosebush – Reagan Staff Member on US Affairs
September 29, 2022 13:21 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBJames Rosebush – Reagan Staff Member on US Affairs - James Rosebush a senior Reagan staff member checks in with Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. James and Pete are going to discuss the current state of affairs in the US, whether its regionally, nationally or around the globe. James' experience working with the 40th president and many subsequent administrations makes in a marvelous resource that links the top level of the government to the ground truth where OL Pedro plays. This is th...
Steven Kirkbride, Lil Boss Steven - Benicia Boy Rapper
September 22, 2022 15:45 - 59 minutes - 35.7 MBSteven Kirkbride, Lil Boss Steven - Benicia Boy Rapper - Steven Kirkbride "Lil Boss Steven" is an independent Bay Area artist that is trying to keep the craft alive. He believes that one should study the roots of hip hop because there were strict Traditions to make an MC considered dope. A lot of these carry over from poetic and literary devices. AFTER ALL HIP HOP IS POETRY OVER A BEAT. For more on Lil Boss Steven head to: “There is something powerful to this”… Being human is to encompass al...
Simon Morley - By Any Other Name
September 15, 2022 12:51 - 59 minutes - 32.6 MBSimon Morley - By Any Other Name - Simon is a busy fella with many talents. He is a British artist and art historian. He is the author of several books and catalogue essays on modern and contemporary art, and his art reviews and essays have been published in numerous magazines and journals, including the TLS, Modern Painters, Tate Magazine, the Independent on Sunday, World Art and Third Text. Available via Pre-Sale on Amazon at This is Simon Morley's first visit to the Break It Down Show. He...
Todd Bensman – Ukraine War Hits the US Border
September 13, 2022 11:47 - 58 minutes - 134 MBTodd Bensman – Ukraine War Hits the US Border – Todd Bensman is an expert in immigration, and in particular how to circumvent the US's reckless approach to immigration policy. Todd is a Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies. This is Todd's second visit with Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. Get Todd's incredible book America's Covert Border War at Amazon Todd returns to the Break It Down Show to discuss his most recent article discussing the influx of...
Mike Guardia – The Combat Diaries of World War II –
September 11, 2022 13:46 - 54 minutes - 39.5 MBMike Guardia – The Combat Diaries of World War II – Mike Guardia writes military themed books that cover history, biographies and a variety of other subjects in the genre. The Combat Diaries tells stories, mostly untold, of the people who actually performed the operation and battles. From Normandy to Iwo Jima. True tales of combat…on land, sea, and air. Get his book The Combat Diaries of WW II on Amazon at: Members of the Greatest Generation are leaving us at the rate of several hundred per ...
Juan Escovedo - Debut Album, Legendary Family, Percussion Maestro
September 02, 2022 12:09 - 55 minutes - 36.7 MBJuan Escovedo - Debut Album, Legendary Family, Percussion Maestro - Juan Escovedo is a musicians musician. He comes from the first family of percussion and he’s played with the best of the best. His touring and recording credits include Prince, Herbie Hancock, Lionel Richie, Raphael Saadiq, and of course the E Family and his own projects The Juan Escovedo Orchestra, Seven Days, and The Funky Latin Orchestra. Get everything about Juan at: But in the midst of such a prolific career as an accom...
Kyle Mills - Vince Flynn, Enemy at the Gates
August 31, 2022 12:04 - 59 minutes - 31.6 MBKyle Mills - Vince Flynn, Enemy at the Gates - Enemy at the Gates is Kyle Mills' latest book. Kyle is a force in the action/thriller genre. Mills is a NY Times #1 Bestselling author. Take a look at your grocery store book rack...Kyle's work is there. Get all of Kyle Mills' books at In his latest Vince Flynn novel, Kyle writes: In the last few years, my crystal ball has been working overtime. Lethal Agent, a story about a weaponized coronavirus, was released shortly before the COVID-19 outbr...
Finlay Cowan – Album Covers for Muse, Pink Floyd, etc
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBFinlay Cowan – Album Covers for Muse, Pink Floyd, etc - Finlay Cowan is an artist whose work we all recognize. Even if you've managed to not see a Pink Floyd or Muse album cover...there are dozens of other projects that establish Finlay as one of the most important artist of the past 50 years. Check out Finlay’s work at: Finlay comes to Pete A Turner and the Break It Down Show by way of our man Wes Maebe. Wes is obviously a huge part of the show...but so is Jon Klein. Jon has spent decades c...
Ryan Hellquist – Staying Alive, Weapons and Movies
August 25, 2022 05:16 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBRyan Hellquist – Staying Alive, Weapons and Movies -The recent tragedy on the set of Rust left one crew member dead, another wounded and many lives permanently damaged. When Alec Baldwin pulled that trigger, the questions and accusations flew. For many of us, this is this tragedy took us back the the set of the Crow and the tragic death of Brandon Lee. Was this preventable? Is this a homicide? Who is at fault. Pete A Turner and the Break It Down Show deliver actor Ryan Hellquist to discuss th...
Mike Waltz – FL 6 and Mary McLeod Bethune
August 21, 2022 07:23 - 29 minutes - 16.9 MBMike Waltz – FL 6 and Mary McLeod Bethune - US Representative to Congress Mike Waltz returns to the Break It Down Show. We've examined, for years, the Afghanistan fight...now that the US has lost and the Biden administration has botched the withdrawal...we're talking to former Green Beret turned legislator Waltz to help us understand what congress is doing to hold folks accountable. It's one thing to have members of Congress speaking about military affairs and responsibilities with limited k...
Jan Neumann – FSB Agent Escapes & Comes to America
August 19, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 33.6 MBJan Neumann – FSB Agent Escapes & Comes to America - Jan and Victorya Neumann were trained spies working in the FSB. The FSB is a successor to the KGB of old. As things spiraled up, Jan began to put the pieces together...he knew too much. They get got word, he was a marked man and death was on the way. Jan and Victorya grabbed their things, made an escape plan worthy of any spy movie and worked their way out of danger. Their story is incredible...but it's true. A real life spy film played out...
Bianca & Chiara D'Ambrosio – Twins Leading the Way
August 17, 2022 09:57 - 55 minutes - 32.2 MBBianca & Chiara D'Ambrosio – Twins Leading the Way - Since their break-out role as Summer Newman on “The Young and the Restless” (CBS), the girls have been featured in several commercials and popular music videos including Bon Jovi’s “What Do You Got.” They have also appeared together and individually on various television shows and feature films, including NBC's “Parks and Recreation,” Nickelodeon's “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn,” “See Dad Run,” and “Game Shakers, Disney's “The Savages” (pi...
Lisa Gable – Turnaround
August 09, 2022 19:36 - 1 hour - 138 MBLisa Gable – Turnaround - Lisa is recognized worldwide as a turnaround mastermind and innovative businesswoman. For more than 30 years, she has been called to turnaround failing organizations—businesses, teams, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government projects—and solve seemingly intractable problems. Get more on Lisa at: Get Lisa’s book on Amazon at: This is Lisa's first appearance on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Also, this is Todd Hester's first appearance on the Brea...
Jennifer Bucholtz - Breaking Cold Cases
July 18, 2022 11:39 - 1 hour - 149 MBJennifer Bucholtz - Breaking Cold Cases - As many of you know Erik Kleinsmith was Pete's commander during their deployment to Bosnia. Shortly after that Pete returned to Ft Huachuca to train new spies, where Jennifer Bucholtz went for initial training. Then she joined the CIA, and earned two Master's degrees in the discipline. So you heard it, Jennifer Bucholtz joins Pete A Turner and Erik Kleinsmith in a #SpyVsSpy episode. Get ready, we're gonna get trade crafty. Please support the Break It ...
Gustavo Arellano – Werk, Weekly, Quesadillas and OJ
July 15, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 143 MBGustavo Arellano – Werk, Weekly, Quesadillas and OJ - Gustavo Arellano is an icon in southern California. His work writing for a variety of publications for decades. He covers culture, ethnicity, food, and food again. You'll love Gustavo's book, "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America" available at Amazon For sure, you need to sign up for Arellano's newsletter at Also check out Gustavo Arellano's podcast Gustavo recently appeared in the Netflix series Ugly Delicious. His segment feat...
Erik Kleinsmith – Ukraine, Russia and Zodiac
July 14, 2022 07:31 - 1 hour - 181 MBErik Kleinsmith – Ukraine, Russia and Zodiac - Erik Kleinsmith returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Erik is coming to discuss the ongoing Ukrainian vs Russian conflict. As the Russians seek to apply pressure in the East, and the West works to provisions the Ukrainians, who does the dance between the nations work to minimize expansion while seeking to bring to an end the most recent European conflict. Erik is also going to provide us a brief Case Breakers update. The Case Brea...
Brad Tolinski - ERUPTION: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen
July 12, 2022 11:33 - 59 minutes - 135 MBBrad Tolinski - ERUPTION: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen - Brad Tolinski has written a biographical list of storys about Eddie Van Halen Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Eddie Van Halen’s death, ERUPTION: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen (10/5/21; Hachette Books; 9780306826658; $28) is a major biography by two music journalists who knew him best. Get ERRUPTION on Amazon at: Authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill share with fans, new and old alike, a candid, compulsively readab...
Nick Davis - Once Upon a Time in Queens
July 08, 2022 08:17 - 55 minutes - 127 MBNick Davis - Once Upon a Time in Queens - Nick Davis returns to the Break It Down Show. Last time, he created a documentary for the American Masters series featuring his movie about Ted Williams. Get Nick's latest book Once Upon a Time in Queens Davis is back with his next masterpiece, with another massive partner in ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Once Upon a Time in Queens tells the story of the 86 Mets. The music, the vibe, the partying...Nick gets all of it. The mid-80's Mets were a dangerous t...
Phil Green – ALS Cure Project
July 05, 2022 18:57 - 1 hour - 159 MBPhil Green – ALS Cure Project - Phil Green is Pete's friend. Recently he was diagnosed with ALS. On the Break It Down Show, Pete A Turner has been checking in with Phil as he progressed through the terminal disease. As we chronicle Phil's progression, we've learned quite a bit about ALS. We've also been proud of our friend Phil as he works relentlessly to knock down the barriers between science, the government, and the afflicted. Head to ALS Cure Project Phil is surprisingly independent for ...
Perttu Pölönen - Future Skills
June 25, 2022 10:38 - 59 minutes - 136 MBPerttu Pölönen - Future Skills - At just 25-years-old, Finnish inventor, composer, futurist and author Perttu Pölönen has already been honored on the list for “Innovators under 35 Europe 2018” by MIT Technology Review and on September 14, he releases his first book translated to English. Future Skills (Viva Editions) takes a practical, personal look at our ever-changing technological landscape while investigating our ability to respond, adapt and evolve as a society. Learn more about Perttu a...
Alison Argnrim - Confessions of a Prairie B*tch
June 21, 2022 13:30 - 58 minutes - 133 MBAlison Argnrim - Confessions of a Prairie B*tch - Alison Argnrim is a New York Times Best Selling author of “Confessions of A Prairie B*tch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated”, Alison Arngrim is best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House On The Prairie," and continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television and stage appearances. Get Aliso...
Robert Fisher – Biodiversity, Urbanization and Conservation
June 20, 2022 13:25 - 1 hour - 155 MBRobert Fisher – Biodiversity, Urbanization and Conservation - Dr. Robert Fisher is a conservation biologist with the US Geological Survey’s Western Ecological Research Center and works as part of a large integrated team. His focus has been on how natural systems are responding to the Anthropocene, and what types of resiliency they have or lack as it relates to maintaining ecological integrity and biodiversity. Find out about Robert's work at: Additionally, Robert notes that through understan...
Malcolm Joseph – Robotronics
June 18, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 139 MBMalcolm Joseph – Robotronics - Malcolm Joseph is back on the Break It Down Show. Malcolm brings us some funk that calls back to simpler days...while focusing on modern concepts...with sounds from various eras. Listen to Robtronics on Spotify at His new EP dropped earlier this month and is available on Spotify, Amazon heck all the places where music is available. Malcolm brings in several friends to support him on the album...including Cleveland Watkiss, Dessy Di Lauro, Orphy Robinson, Walter...
Winston Vickers – The Survival of the California Mountain Lion
June 14, 2022 12:43 - 1 hour - 142 MBWinston Vickers – The Survival of the California Mountain Lion - Winston Vickers studies big cats in California. Pumas, mountain lions etc are his sweet spot. Winston's efforts help us understand what it take to keep California's ecosystem in a healthy balance between predator, prey and homes on the edges of big cat habitat. Check out to learn all about the work being done to save mountain lions from...us. Winston does research for UC Davis...where he tracks, relocates and tries to reckon wi...
Andrews and Wilson - Dark Intercept
June 09, 2022 13:26 - 55 minutes - 128 MBAndrews and Wilson - Dark Intercept - Andrews and Wilson barely need an introduction on the Break It Down Show. Jeff and Brian have been on a bunch of times...and always come back when they launch a new book. That happened today with their latest series launch called Dark Intercept. Pete lives the big life getting to hang with dudes like Andrews and Wilson. Get Dark Intercept on Amazon at: When dark forces rise, are faith and firepower enough? On the eve of his medical retirement, Navy SEAL ...
David Howe - US Army, Afghanistan and the Military Abroad
June 03, 2022 12:28 - 59 minutes - 137 MBDavid Howe - US Army, Afghanistan and the Military Abroad - COL David Howe joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. COL Howe and Pete worked together in Afghanistan. Their work in AFG provides us with some powerful insight on the current state of the AFG retreat...and why things went so poorly. Beyond AFG, David has worked on issues in Africa, and is currently in the Pacific theater. One of the great things about having guests from Pete's past is the context and experience these guests ...