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698 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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Alex Vindman – Here, Right Matters
November 05, 2021 12:53 - 1 hour - 157 MBAlex Vindman – Here, Right Matters - Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman came to the nation's attention during the first impeachment of President Donald Trump. LTC Vindman didn't think what he heard in the President's call to Ukrainian President Zelenksy was appropriate. Feeling compelled to act, Vindman reported what he heard...Alex's testimony proved one of the critical bits of testimony in the trial. Get Alex's book Here, Right Matters on Amazon at Long before the phone call, or ...
Tracy McLaughlin & Joe Juliani - Real Estate Rescue - Dream Homes
November 03, 2021 08:55 - 57 minutes - 131 MBTracy McLaughlin & Joe Juliani - Real Estate Rescue - Dream Homes - Tracy McLaughlin and Joe Juliani are realtors who work on high-end properties. Their approaches are different, but the results incredible. Tracy runs "The Agency" a nationally recognized realtor who focuses on properties in Marin. Get more info on Tracy and The Agency at Joe Juliani works out of Newport Beach/Orange County CA. Get more on Joe's work, and agency at Pete and Jon talk with Joe and Tracy about working in a gla...
John Green - Rescuing Afghans From/To America
October 29, 2021 13:34 - 1 hour - 140 MBJohn Green - Rescuing Afghans From/To America - John Green returns to the Break It Down Show to talk about the efforts to save Afghan partners that supported the US over the last 20 years. We've seen stories about the massive airlift made to move 10s of thousands of people...but there are also thousands of Americans working behind the scenes, with, through and, in some cases, in spite of the bureaucracy to get Afghans out of the country. For more on John and Will's efforts at Tarjoman Relief...
Nico Marcolongo – Challenged Athletes Foundation
October 27, 2021 11:20 - 57 minutes - 131 MBNico Marcolongo – Challenged Athletes Foundation - Nico joined CAF in the spring of 2008 after 14 years of service as a United States Marine Corps Officer. He is a veteran of the Iraq conflict and brings with him over 8 years of fundraising and event experience to benefit challenged military athletes. Nico is dedicated to supporting the rehabilitative needs of our troops and will lead CAF’s effort to mentor and provide post-rehabilitation support to American service members who have suffered ...
Joe Posnanski - The Baseball 100
October 25, 2021 13:54 - 1 hour - 140 MBJoe Posnanski - The Baseball 100 - Joe Posnanski has been named Sportswriter of the year by 5 different organizations. He's widely recognized as the best sportswriter of his generation. His latest book is a history called Baseball 100. Joe has worked on this project for years, slowly evolving it and crafting into it's current form. An 808 page opus of biographical baseball essays. Get Baseball 100 on Amazon If you've got a baseball lover in the house, this book is an easy win...Joe is maste...
Johnny Walker - An American Hero
October 22, 2021 17:32 - 48 minutes - 111 MBJohnny Walker - An American Hero - Johnny was born and raised in Iraq. When the US invaded Iraq, Johnny, who loved America started working as an interpreter with the US forces. Johnny worked with the MPs, then he was discovered by the SEALs for his true purpose in life. During a break between SEAL rotations, Pete A Turner was given Johnny Walker to use as an interpreter. Much of what they did still cannot be discussed openly...but damn there were some adventures. Get Johnny's incredible book ...
Chris Thomas King – Angola New Album, George Floyd Murder
October 15, 2021 14:39 - 2 hours - 288 MBChris Thomas King – Angola New Album, George Floyd Murder - Chris Thomas King is the son of blues musician Tabby Thomas. He has won awards including "Album of the Year" for both Grammy Award and Country Music Awards. King has sold more than 10 million records in the United States. Listen to Chris’ new album Angola on Spotify at: Chris is back on the Break It Down Show again. This time, we're discussing his powerful new album, Angola. Pete A Turner and introducing Ryan Sullivan as Cohost. Chr...
The Honorable Lewis Owens – Del Rio Texas, US-Mexico Border
October 13, 2021 11:08 - 55 minutes - 127 MBThe Honorable Lewis Owens – Del Rio Texas, US-Mexico Border - Del Rio Texas sits on the US/Mexico border 400 miles from El Paso, Dallas and Houston. The Honorable Lewis Owens is charged with handling this international focal point for human trafficking, drug smuggling, crime and immigration. Host Pete A Turner has been traveling along the border examining the Ground Truth to bring some honest coverage to the continued failure of US Immigration policies. Our guest, the Honorable Lewis Owens is...
Erik Kleinsmith - The Zodiac is Gary Francis Poste
October 12, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBErik Kleinsmith - The Zodiac is Gary Francis Poste. That's the claim of the a team of retired investigators, analysts and reporters. Erik runs the intelligence aspect of the team. On previous cases, the Case Breakers cracked the DB Cooper case pegging Robert Rackstraw as the target. With one of the most famous cold cases solved...the team moved on to the Zodiac. Fellow Case Breaker, and Break It Down Show alum Jen Bucholtz had a walk in...and that lucky break...the Zodiac case's time began ...
Michael Kurn – Desire Dream Vision
October 05, 2021 11:12 - 56 minutes - 129 MBMichael Kurn – Desire Dream Vision - Southampton born a bred TV presenter and broadcaster Michael Kurn has so far had a career that has taken him across the globe. From major sporting events including the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and FIH Hockey World Cup, to working with national and international broadcasters including the Star Sports (India), Super Sport (Africa), Mola TV (Indonesia), BBC and Talk Sport. Get Michael's book Desire Dream Vision: Three Words that will Change Your Life Michael i...
Michelle Danner - Michelle Danner Acting Studio
September 30, 2021 08:25 - 52 minutes - 120 MBMichelle Danner - Michelle Danner Acting Studio - The passion and commitment are the hallmarks of the career of filmmaker, acting coach, and performer Michelle Danner, for decades one of the industry’s most respected and successful teachers, and now a successful director who continues to grow and expand her creative universe, hoping to set an example for her students and peers. For more on Michelle Danner “The important thing is to keep growing as an artist, to keep raising the bar for yours...
Ryan Curtis – Director, Warrior, Oscar Mike
September 28, 2021 07:37 - 48 minutes - 112 MBRyan Curtis – Director, Warrior, Oscar Mike - Ryan Curtis attended Fitchburg State University (UMASS) on a basketball scholarship, Ryan studied Broadcast Journalism and Theater. In 2001, Ryan joined the US ARMY. Following his service, Ryan chased his dreams of storytelling to Los Angeles to become a director. Since his plunge into the industry, Ryan has directed original content and spots for clients such as NIKE, Evan Williams, Audi, Under Armour, Stephen Curry, ABC and long time client Op...
Michael Shevack – How to follow your Yellow Brick Road
September 24, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 142 MBMichael Shevack – How to follow your Yellow Brick Road - The author/co-author of 6 books, Michael Shevack has taught Spirituality and Comparative Religion in the School of Social Welfare, State University of New York (Stony Book), as well as Business Spirituality at the Iacocca Center for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University. His column in Business Spirituality appeared in Success magazine. An ordained rabbi, who has worked with the world's religions for over two decades, Shevack is c...
Hank Garrett – Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight
September 24, 2021 09:04 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHank Garrett – Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight - Hank Garrett is an actor and that’s probably the most boring thing about him. He grew up in Harlem in the 30's and 40's. With no money, he took to the street to make ends meet and survive. Throughout the decades, he's been a thug, a cop, an actor, a PROFESSIONAL Wrestler?....wow. Get his book Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight on Amazon at: This is a great episode because you can talk about anything with such an experienced man wh...
Malcolm Joseph - I Am a Bass Player
September 22, 2021 20:26 - 1 hour - 139 MBMalcolm Joseph - I Am a Bass Player - Malcolm Joseph is a bass player who teaches, plays sessions and has his own band. Malcolm has evolved through over 40 years in the music industry. He's tasted stardom with his band 7th-Heaven in the 80s and is Grace Jones' prime bass player. You know we love bass players on BIDS. Malcolm brings an international flair that we know everyone will enjoy. BTW Malcolm comes to us via Aaron Casserly Stewart and Matt Hoy. We can't wait to get the groove. For the ...
Jason Kasper – Enemies of My Country
September 21, 2021 12:22 - 1 hour - 143 MBJason Kasper – Enemies of My Country - Jason Kasper enlisted in the US Army in June 2001. His first assignment was as a Ranger private, where he conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq before attending West Point. Jason then served as an Airborne Infantry and Special Forces officer, deploying multiple times to Afghanistan and Africa. His books are born from actual experience in faraway lands, doing the hard things that only the finest warriors are capable of doing. Get all of Jason's boo...
Morgan Lerette – Welcome to Blackwater
September 17, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 148 MBMorgan Lerette – Welcome to Blackwater - Morgan Lerette worked for Blackwater for 18 months, from 2004 to 2005. Upon his return to the United States, he completed his undergraduate degree at Northern Arizona University and commissioned as a U.S. Army intelligence officer. From 2009 to 2010, Lerette deployed back to Iraq. He left the Army as a captain, moved to Boston, and attended The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Get Morgan's book on Amazon at Lerette wrote the b...
Fredrik deBoer - The Cult of Smart
September 14, 2021 19:44 - 1 hour - 142 MBFredrik deBoer - The Cult of Smart - Fredrik deBoer has contributed to the The Guardian, The Washington Post, LA Times, Foreign Policy, Current Affairs, Politico, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Vox, Salon, among other publications. His first book, The Cult of Smart, was published in 2020 by All Points Books and was named one of New York magazine's Top 10 Best Books of 2020. Get The Cult of Smart on Amazon at: Freddie deBoer joins Pete A Turner and new cohost Christopher Renner on t...
Bert Sarkkinen - The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing
September 12, 2021 20:21 - 52 minutes - 121 MBBert Sarkkinen - The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing - Bert Sarkkinen, known for his knowledgeable advice and “Bert-isms”, weaves his knowledge of human nature into everything he does. To help people uncover their true timber framing style, he developed a personality quiz for potential clients. Ultimately, when their wants and needs are properly analyzed, it results in a personalized Timber Framing experience that exceeds expectations. Get his book The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing along with an ...
Martha Bolton - Dear Bob...
September 09, 2021 13:05 - 56 minutes - 129 MBMartha Bolton - Dear Bob... - Martha Bolton was the first woman staff writer for Bob Hope, helping to write his television specials, personal appearances, and military shows for approximately fifteen years. She is an Emmy-nominated writer and author of eighty-eight books of humor and inspiration. She has received nominations for a Dove Award, WGA Award, and a Gold- en Scroll Merit Award for Fiction. Get Dear Bob... on Amazon at Martha informs us on how she and co-author Linda Hope (Bob's dau...
John Mosley - Last Chance U, Basketball
September 07, 2021 18:53 - 1 hour - 146 MBJohn Mosley - Last Chance U, Basketball - Head Coach John Mosley is featured on Season 1 of NetFlix Last Chance U. John's basketball program at East LA College focuses on highly talented but challenged basketball players. Often, these players have already lost chance at a Div I program with a full scholarship. Through love, faith and family, Coach Mosley manages to get his athletes back on track, focused on believing in themselves and each other. Watch Last Chance U: Basketball on Netflix at ...
Jack Devine - SPYMASTER'S PRISM - Spy vs Spy
September 06, 2021 08:23 - 51 minutes - 119 MBJack Devine - SPYMASTER'S PRISM - Spy vs Spy - Jack Devine is the president of the Arkin Group, an international risk consulting and intelligence firm. He formerly served as acting director and associate director of operation at the CIA and was in charge of the CIA’s largest and most successful covert action operation which drove the Russians out of Afghanistan. He is the author of Good Hunting: An American Spymaster’s Story. He also has a new book SPYMASTER'S PRISM: The Fight against Russian...
John McKay - How Do We Get Better at This
September 03, 2021 09:07 - 57 minutes - 132 MBJohn McKay - How Do We Get Better at This - John McKay, a retired USMC COL and master of international relations comes back to discuss with Pete our international entanglements. He has been on the Break It Down Show multiple times. Pete's question, hard to ask and germane is simple. "How do we get better at this?" This answer, while complex, also reveals the nature of international work. How does one or a country, "Get better at this?" There must be complexity because we see the results of a...
Pete A Turner - Losing in Afghanistan or Roberts Gates’ Folly
August 31, 2021 12:08 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBPete A Turner - Losing in Afghanistan or Roberts Gates’ Folly - Sometimes, Pete A Turner is the guest, in this case, he's written an OpEd responding to Secretary Robert Gates' recent article published in the NY Times. Pete A Turner delivers fast and clear critique on this episode of the Break It Down Show. Where Gates' laments the US leaving Afghanistan...Pete rebukes Gates for his failure. In his candid, but a truthful response. Pete discusses just some of the reasons why the US failed in A...
Grant Martin - Afghanistan, What Were We Doing? Can We Get Better?
August 31, 2021 03:35 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBGrant Martin - Afghanistan, What Were We Doing? Can We Get Better? - Grant Martin is a COL and a Green Beret in the US Army. Grant and Pete discuss Afghanistan at a variety of levels. The main thing they discuss is the strategy, the training and the mindset of the US Military. Grant and Pete push the established narrative and challenge one another and the system. The thing that we love about this episode is Grant and Pete are able to volley back and forth at a level that we don't see anywhe...
Pete A Turner - The Afghan Constant
August 24, 2021 13:54 - 1 hour - 170 MBPete A Turner - The Afghan Constant - Pete A Turner continues to provide thought leadership on Afghanistan. As the situation evolves, we're left to wonder, what happened. However, Pete, powered by the Ground Truth understands the reasons for the collapse of the US installed Afghan government. As a means of illustrating the flaws in the US system,Pete has authored a monograph describing the tools, mindsets and axioms he developed while deployed. The US and her allies failure to adapt to the...
John Green – The Last Plane Out of Kabul
August 23, 2021 20:06 - 1 hour - 185 MBJohn Green – The Last Plane Out of Kabul - John Green and Pete A Turner are two of the most experienced Afghanistan hands that exist. Truly, these guys understand why the US failed so badly during its time building up the country. Now, as the US flees Afghanistan, we're all trying to make sense of what's happening. There are opinions flying in every direction...Who is at fault, what went wrong, should we stay or go? John Green is a long-time friend of Pete A Turner's. You can't find bett...
Carolyn Hennesy - EMMY Winning Actress from General Hospital
August 22, 2021 09:25 - 1 hour - 144 MBCarolyn Hennesy - EMMY Winning Actress from General Hospital - From an Oscar winning Hollywood family to her own Emmy Gold, Carolyn Hennesy has created characters that fans love to hate, on both the big and small screen. One of the more recognizable is Diane Miller on General Hospital (GH). Just as she was approachng her 500th episode on the hit Daytime series, the Covid pandemic delayed the landmark moment. Now, with very strict covid restrictions in place at ABC, Carolyn returns to GH to ho...
Sean Kanan - Cobra Kai, Way of the Cobra, Mike Barnes
August 18, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 138 MBSean Kanan - Cobra Kai, Way of the Cobra, Mike Barnes - With a lifetime of acting, Sean began as a child in New Castle, PA. He moved to Los Angeles and landed the iconic role of MIKE BARNES, karate's Bad Boy of cobra kai in KARATE KID III. Since then he's starred in over 10,000 hours of NETWORK TELEVISION, perform STAND-UP COMEDY, host SHOWS, written 2 BOOKS, and a hit TV show, Emmy® award winning STUDIO CITY now streaming on AMAZON prime. Get more on Sean at Get all of Sean's books on Amazo...
Tim Abell - Fathers and Sons – a Terminal List Story
August 16, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 178 MBTim Abell - Fathers and Sons – a Terminal List Story - Tim Abell is an actor, host and producer, living in Los Angeles, Ca. An avid outdoorsman who host's Dorsey Pictures' outstanding television series, "Grateful Nation", honoring our returning wounded veterans on the Outdoor Channel. He starred as former US Marine Benny Ray Riddle, in producer Jerry Bruckheimers' TV series "Soldier of Fortune inc., and many other film and TV projects such as "We Were Soldiers....", "NCIS", "CSI:NY", "CSI:Mia...
Spencer Coursen - The Safety Trap
August 12, 2021 20:23 - 1 hour - 142 MBSpencer Coursen - The Safety Trap - After a distinguished career spanning military, government, and private sector service, Mr. Coursen founded Coursen Security Group to provide his expert advice on how to return to normalcy after a breach of safety, and to advise on effective strategies to reduce risk, prevent violence, and ensure the certainty of safety for everyone involved. Find out more on: He shares how recording your own audiobook is not simple, projecting safety vs actual safety, the...
Andrew Norelli - Lebron is the GOAT, Analytics Can't Measure Giants
August 10, 2021 09:44 - 1 hour - 139 MBAndrew Norelli - Lebron is the GOAT, Analytics Can't Measure Giants - We continue our Save the Brave sponsored comedy episodes on BIDS. Soon Bastards Canteen in Temecula opens and we will have a comedy/live music venue. Our guest for this episode is Andrew Norelli. Andrew has had numerous late night appearances, including “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live." A Ted Talk was recently added to his resume where he hilariously lam...
Adam Bird - Heroes Media Group and Veterans Podcasting
August 08, 2021 20:13 - 1 hour - 157 MBAdam Bird - Heroes Media Group and Veterans Podcasting - Heroes Media Group Founder and CEO Adam Bird is our featured Veteran Entrepreneur for this episode. Adam founded Heroes Media Group (A digital media branding and publishing company) to give a voice to our community heroes and those who support them. Check out Heroes Media Group at: Adam and talks about his podcast (being the one of the top veteran podcasters along with our Pedro), where does he think it is going and other aspects of t...
Michael Heller - Mine!: How Ownership Control Our Lives
August 07, 2021 10:15 - 59 minutes - 136 MBMichael Heller - Mine!: Hidden Rules of Ownership Control Our Lives - Michael Heller is the Lawrence A. Wien Professor of Real Estate Law at Columbia Law School. He is the author of The Gridlock Economy: How Too Much Ownership Wrecks Markets, Stops Innovation, and Costs Lives. Michael Heller is the co-author of Mine: Hidden Rules of Ownership Control Our Lives. Get Mine! on Amazon at: MINE! blows out of the water everything we think we know about who owns what. Ownership seems natural, wheth...
Peter Matsoukas - No Place Movie
August 05, 2021 12:11 - 1 hour - 145 MBPeter Matsoukas - No Place Movie - Peter Matsoukas is a screenwriter, editor, producer & director born and raised in New York City. He's written, produced & directed narrative and documentary features and short films. He has also created behind the scenes documentaries for Douglas Buck's Sisters, Larry Fessenden's The Last Winter and Glenn McQuaid's I Sell The Dead. Watch No Place on Amazon at The website for his film is: His latest movie is called No Place and stars Benjamin Madrid. We fea...
Will Moore - 5 Core Life, Tactics
August 04, 2021 19:15 - 1 hour - 151 MBWill Moore - 5 Core Life, Tactics - Will Moore is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, life coach, and happiness expert. His #1 mission in life is to gamify the process of personal wellness so that people become addicted to becoming the happiest and best version of THEMselves – in turn paying it forward to help the world become the best version of ITself. Get all of Will’s concepts, podcast and speaking at Will More and Pete A Turner talk about blending and connecting your tactics to your strate...
Richard Kaufman - The Comeback Coach
August 01, 2021 08:12 - 1 hour - 146 MBRichard Kaufman - The Comeback Coach - The Petes are back and bringing with them the incredible life of Richard Kaufman the Comeback Coach. Looking at Richards's life today reveals a well-grounded gracious adult who's clearly in a good place. His podcast is a success; he's lauded for his business. Yet, it wasn't always that way. Richard battled himself for years. See Listen to Richard Kaufman's podcast on Audible at Get his book A heroes Journey here: Get a SWEDE Shirt at We'll find ...
Sonya Morton-Firth – The Sonya Morton-Firth Show
July 29, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 141 MBSonya Morton-Firth – The Sonya Morton-Firth Show - We're all battling to sort out what's next. Along the way we meet some incredible people who have a back for lighting the path. Sonya Morton-Firth is one of those path lighters. She's battled adversity, pushed herself to the heights of several professions. Check out Sonya on her website Check out her show’s Youtube channel: A fellow podcaster, Sonya joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to talk about life, COVID and pivoting ...
David S Cochran - Deploying to Emergencies, Saving Lives
July 28, 2021 20:47 - 57 minutes - 34.3 MBDavid S Cochran - Deploying to Emergencies, Saving Lives - David S. Cochran is a Philadelphia native and a graduate from the University of South Carolina, class of ‘18. With hopes of pursuing a career in medicine, David is currently working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the City of Brotherly Love. For more information head to Get David’s books on Amazon at: In his first time as a guest, David shares how he has recently returned from two five-week FEMA deployments to NYC and so...
Tracy LaLonde – The Joychiever Journey
July 27, 2021 14:04 - 46 minutes - 106 MBTracy LaLonde – The Joychiever Journey - Tracy LaLonde is an overachiever, business development coach, and professional speaker with 28 years of experience in professional public speaking and 20 years in the legal industry. At the peak of overachieving, Tracy traveled 40 weeks per year. Exhausted and conflicted, Tracy left her company to go on a Joy Journey. She founded Joychiever to help other overachievers discover their unique path, define their joy, and apply their ambition to achieve a b...
Doc Shauna Springer - Beyond The Military
July 26, 2021 08:03 - 1 hour - 147 MBDoc Shauna Springer - Beyond The Military - Shauna “Doc” Springer is a best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. She is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and the co-author of BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. Get Beyond the Military on Amazon at: Get more on Shauna at: 2020 was hard on ev...
John Bonzo Butler - Lasso the Moon and Madeleine Marsh
July 23, 2021 04:33 - 56 minutes - 130 MBJohn Bonzo Butler - Lasso the Moon and Madeleine Marsh - John "Bonzo" Butler is a multi-instrumentalist. He comes to us through our dear friend Wes Maebe. Among the many things Bonzo has done is co-found the Lasso The Moon project. As COVID locked down live music, folks in the London scene wanted to continue doing what they love. John Dunn is a fellow Lasso the Moon project member. John usually lays down the beginnings of the songs that eventually become the covers for the project's published...
Frank Agin - AmSpirit Business Connections
July 21, 2021 07:42 - 1 hour - 143 MBFrank Agin - AmSpirit Business Connections - Frank Agin is the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, where he works to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals around the country to become more successful through networking. In addition, he is a "sought after" speaker and consultant to companies and organizations on topics related to professional networking and business relationship development. Get more on Frank at: Get more on amspirit on Being a fe...
Aaron Casserly Stewart - The Sounds of Blackness
July 16, 2021 08:48 - 59 minutes - 137 MBAaron Casserly Stewart - The Sounds of Blackness - Aaron Casserly Stewart is a force! He's a singer, manager, professor, producer, board member, advisor--the list is long and impressive. Aaron is joined by our friend Singer/Songwriter Matt Hoy. Matt's day job is singing for UB40, With Ali and Astro. Aaron manages Matt's solo work. Check out Matt Hoy on Spotify: Matt's returning for his 3rd visit to the show to discuss his new project-as we get to know Aaron's work as well. This is a fantasti...
Jay Bushman Novel Advice: Practical Wisdom for Your Favorite Literary Characters
July 13, 2021 07:32 - 52 minutes - 120 MBJay Bushman Novel Advice: Practical Wisdom for Your Favorite Literary Characters - Jay works at the intersection of traditional and emerging formats, reinterpreting and reimagining classic stories in new ways. He won an Emmy for his work as a writer and transmedia producer on the groundbreaking series ‘The Lizzie Bennet Diaries,” an interactive adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. He was the co-creator and co-showrunner of the sequel interactive series, “Welcome To Sanditon.” As a writer and pr...
Donnelly Wilkes - Code Red Fallujah
July 13, 2021 05:37 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBDonnelly Wilkes - Code Red Fallujah - Dr Donnelly Wilkes joined the Navy prior to 9/11. At the time, it seemed like a great way to serve his country and maybe see a few things. Then the War on Terror broke out and just prior to Dr Wilkes completing all of his physician training, he deployed. Get Code Red Fallujah on Amazon at amzn.to/3i0C6UQ Yes, he was a doctor, but the Marines needed help so off he went, to an aid station as close to the front lines during the battle of Fallujah as they dar...
Dr. Ian Jenkins - Three Men and a Family, Polyamory Throuple Thrives
July 10, 2021 18:30 - 57 minutes - 132 MBDr. Ian Jenkins - Three Men and a Family, Polyamory Throuple Thrives - As a closeted teen, Ian wondered if he would ever be able to live openly with a male partner. Years later, he had not one but two partners in a polyamorous Throuple—what more could he ask for? But something was still missing. Get Ian's memoir on Amazon: Join Ian and his partners, Alan and Jeremy, as they embark on a sometimes hilarious, sometimes tearful quest to become parents. They run the gauntlet: IVF failures, the th...
Victoria Gordon – Pilot Season, Behind the Times
July 08, 2021 10:14 - 56 minutes - 128 MBVictoria Gordon – Pilot Season, Behind the Times - A native of Los Angeles, Victoria got her start as a violinist. She later transitioned to singing and acting before adding behind-the-scenes creative roles to her growing résumé. She is the recipient of the IFS Film Festival Vanguard Award for Breakthrough Performance for her work as writer, producer, and star of the indie pilot BEHIND THE TIMES. Her film and television projects have received more than a million views online and awards at fil...
Richard Titus - The Future and Bitcoin
July 07, 2021 05:32 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBRichard Titus - The Future and Bitcoin - is a fascinating dude. He's a Fellow of the Royals Society for the Arts, which is overseen by Princess Anne of Great Britain. He's also a filmmaker, an entrepreneur, and the kind of guy that's worked inside the most modern businesses in the world. When it comes to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, Richard has a lot to offer us in terms of being a guest. His vision, his insider's view of things lets us understand, it's not IF, about crypto, but rather how w...
Teresa Van Woy - Wildflower: A Tale of Transcendence
July 06, 2021 06:06 - 58 minutes - 43.4 MBTeresa Van Woy - Wildflower: A Tale of Transcendence - Teresa was on a family vacation with her family to the west coast. Once they arrived their mom decided to rip the family apart. Her father was sent home with one set of kids, Teresa and some younger siblings were to stay in San Francisco with their mother. BUY! Wildflower on Amazon at amzn.to/2L2w5Jg But Mom wasn't sane, she was incapable of loving Teresa. This story of pain then transcendence is remarkable and ultimately, Teresa evolves...