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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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Dan Grazier - POGO, Getting Smart on Modern Combat
July 05, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 152 MBDan Grazier - POGO, Getting Smart on Modern Combat - Mr. Grazier, a former Marine Corps captain, served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan during the War on Terror. His various assignments in uniform included tours with 2nd Tank Battalion in Camp Lejeune, NC, and 1st Tank Battalion in Twentynine Palms, CA. Prior to his time in the Marine Corps he worked as a television journalist in Maryland and Missouri. He covered nearly every type of story imaginable, from breaking news to long-form inv...
Gregg Hurwitz - Orphan X, Evan Smoak and a New Novel
July 02, 2021 20:21 - 1 hour - 142 MBGregg Hurwitz - Orphan X, Evan Smoak and a New Novel - Gregg Hurwitz is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels, including the #1 international bestseller Orphan X, the first in a series of thrillers featuring Evan Smoak. He has also written young adult novels: The Rains and its sequel, The Last Chance. Hurwitz's books have been shortlisted for numerous literary awards, graced top ten lists, and have been translated into twenty-eight languages. For the of this episo...
Sebastian Junger - Freedom
July 01, 2021 06:10 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBSebastian Junger - Freedom - Sebastian Junger has spent decades describing some of the most challenging environments. Fishing in a storm off the Flemish Cap in Perfect Storm. Combat operations at remote outposts in Afghanistan...and a series of shorter books that examine the human condition. Previously, Sebastian released Tribe describing the struggle military members endure as they regear for regular life. Get Sebastian Junger's Freedom - The latest book is called . It chronicles a long ru...
Johnny Walker - Code Name Johnny Walker Movie in 2022
June 29, 2021 22:33 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBJohnny Walker - Code Name Johnny Walker Movie in 2022 - Johnny Walker and Pete A Turner have known one another for nearly 20 years. They first met while Pete was deployed to Mosul Iraq. Johnny worked as an interpreter for Pete...oddly, somehow a Navy SEAL Senior Chief knew Pete from his days as a CFSO instructor. That paid off in spades when the SEALs left Mosul, and handed Johnny over to Pete. Get Johnny's incredible book "Code Name Johnny Walker "" In Mosul, Johnny and Pete REDACTED for th...
Jim Belcher - Surviving the USS Indianapolis and Healing
June 27, 2021 20:52 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBJim Belcher - Surviving the USS Indianapolis and Healing - July 30, 1945, a torpedo from Japanese submarine I-58 sunk the USS Indianapolis. The ship sank in minutes taking a quarter of her crew with her. Among the men that survived, the attack was Jim Belcher. Just over a month later, the war was over, I-59 surrendered and Jim was reassigned to duty in Japan. For the of this episode head to Here's our episode with Harold Bray who is a survivor of the USS Indianapolis' sinking When the Indy...
Gina L Osborn - Leading Like a Lady Behind the Crime Scene
June 24, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBGina L Osborn - Leading Like a Lady - is a retired FBI agent, who started her career as an Army Counterintelligence Special Agent. That means that Pete A Turner, also an Army CI agent is gonna have a ball talking with Gina. While in the FBI, Gina worked organized crime...and saw enough action that she was never bored. Gina hosts two podcasts. , which features successful women who lead at the top of their profession. She's also the creator and host of a true-crime podcast that focuses on th...
Dr. Thomas Jordan – Love Life Learning Center
June 22, 2021 20:13 - 54 minutes - 125 MBDr. Thomas Jordan – Love Life Learning Center - Dr. Thomas Jordan has helped thousands of individuals and couples enjoy more fulfilling relationships and experience more satisfying, longer-lasting love lives as a psychotherapist for the past 33 years. He is the author of a breakthrough book Learning to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life. Get his book: Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life: You’re gonna LOVE this episode about love in which Dr. Jordan e...
Chris Tapp – The Cold Stares, Hard Times
June 20, 2021 05:16 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBChris Tapp – The Cold Stares, Hard Times - Formed in 2010 after the duo had spent a number of years in other bands, Chris Tapp and Brian Mullins got together for the sole reason to just jam. No preconceived notions on what the project should be. Just do what comes naturally. The result is a hard rocking, story-based brand of rock and roll that is sung from the soul. For the of this episode head to Pete with his never simple questions incites Chris to talk about why they’re a twosome, whethe...
Lou Perez – We the Internet TV
June 16, 2021 12:36 - 53 minutes - 123 MBLou Perez – We the Internet TV - Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of Webby Award-winning We the Internet TV. He hosts The Lou Perez Podcast. Lou began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. Find out more about Lou on: Lou, with Pete and Matt Balaker. Talking about his first job writing erotic fiction, arguing with trolls that lead to an intervention from his wife, his new sketches and p...
Brad Johnson - Current Events from the Intelligence Community
June 15, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 53 MBBrad Johnson - Current Events from the Intelligence Community - Brad founded an organization called the . Pete A Turner and Brad both worked in the Intelligence Community. Brad was a station chief for the CIA, and Pete a US Army Counterintelligence agent. What their experience gives us is a practical ground truth-focused reality about the intelligence collection, organizations, and capabilities of the US. One of the realities Brad discusses is the pervasive and corrosive impact of politics i...
The DOC - The Celebrity Softball Classic
June 10, 2021 16:47 - 1 hour - 45 MBThe DOC - The Celebrity Softball Classic - DOC is a plank holding member of the rap genre. His lyrics drove the sounds and style of NWA and the associated acts from that era of rap. DOC remains constant friends with Dr Dre and Ice Cube. What a treat to have DOC on the show! For more info AND tickets to the Celebrity Softball Classic head to The 2021 Celebrity Softball Classic is BACK and in person in 2021 at Globe Life stadium. The Rangers are proud to host this charity event that TK Tim Klu...
Eddie Wright – Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof
June 09, 2021 13:19 - 54 minutes - 36.6 MBEddie Wright – Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof - Eddie Wright is a retired USMC. During the First Battle of Fallujah, Eddie was a corporal leading Marines into combat. Sensing danger, his unit stopped and a fight began. As bullets ripped through the area, an insurgent fired an RPG. The explosion blew his helmet and safety glasses off and rupturing his left eardrum, along with blowing off his two hands. Eddie rehabilitated and returned to duty as a double amputee. For the of this episode head t...
Kaleo and Melanie Wassman – Rebel and Muse
June 07, 2021 08:11 - 1 hour - 140 MBKaleo and Melanie Wassman – Rebel and Muse - Singer/Songwriter/Pepper Frontman Kaleo Wassman has been playing out live for over 20 years. Kaleo and his wife Melanie Wassman have managed to fall even deeper in love in 2020 as they focused on positive areas of growth. Between running a record label, Outlaw records, selling their own wine a solo music career AND fronting a successful band Pepper life doesn't get more complete. Check out their site as well as their podcast. Jon Leon Guerrero and...
Alexandre Franchi – Happy Face, The Wild Hunt Director
June 04, 2021 08:47 - 59 minutes - 136 MBAlexandre Franchi – Happy Face, The Wild Hunt Director - Alexandre Franchi is a Canadian film director from Quebec. He is most noted for his 2009 film The Wild Hunt, which won the award for Best Canadian First Feature Film at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival and was named to the annual Canada's Top Ten list of the year's best Canadian films in 2009. He previously directed the short films Chimère, Fata Morgana, Terminal Venus, Love Junket, and Troll Concerto. His second feature fil...
Mitzi Perdue - Human Trafficking, Win This Fight
June 04, 2021 06:11 - 59 minutes - 45.7 MBMitzi Perdue - Human Trafficking, Win This Fight - Mitzi Perdue comes from the Perdue family. She works today doing, well what doesn't she do...she's a speaker, author, spokesperson...she's a force of nature, and you are going to love Mitzi!!! For more on Mitzi's work head to Pete A Turner, the Break It Down Show, and a lot of veterans are passionate about fighting Human Trafficking. Turns out Mitzi agrees and supports the efforts of who fight. On a strange note, the words #saveourchildren ...
Dilan Jay - How to Be More Confident with Women
June 01, 2021 20:08 - 1 hour - 155 MBDilan Jay - How to Be More Confident with Women - Dilan Jay is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, writer, rapper, and actor from Los Angeles. With 2 recent singing albums and 2 former hip hop albums, Dilan mixes lyrical flows similar to Ed Sheeran and John Mayer with catchy, radio-ready tunes. Dilan is the first person from his country of heritage (Sri Lanka) to chart on the U.S. Billboard Charts, and also get a #1 on MTV's Most Popular Music Videos. Dilan's "Better Days" from album 3.14 rose to...
Andy Biggio - The Rifle
June 01, 2021 03:29 - 57 minutes - 41.4 MBAndy Biggio - The Rifle - Andrew Biggio is a Marine and Boston Police Officer. His namesake was a great uncle who died during WWII. Andy has always felt a connection to WWII, the veterans and the history of the war. At some point, Andy picked up an M1 Garand rifle. This was the weapon the US military issued. Get on Amazon at Andy knew a WWII near where he lived...he visited him, and despite being 90+ years old...once that M1 Garand was in his grasp, he became 19 again, and relating experie...
Wilfred Reilly - Red White and Black 1776 Unites Responds to 1619
May 28, 2021 05:42 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBWilfred Reilly - Red White and Black 1776 Unites Responds to 1619 - Wilfred Reilly is back on the Break It Down Show diving into the 1776 Unites project's WORLD WIDE #1 best seller. Bob Woodson pulls no punches and his volume is called Get the book here Pete A Turner is out on Jury Duty...filling in as Host is Eric Hunley who runs the smash hit show Eric takes us on a conversation that discusses the current problems with actual slavery and bias in research. For the of this episode head t...
Cathy Fuss - Lucky Dog Racing
May 27, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBCathy Fuss - Lucky Dog Racing - Racing is and always will remain, cool as hell. Cathy Fuss must be hella cool, cuz she puts people on tracks racing wheel to wheel on some of the US's most desirable tracks. Her racing league is called and it allows teams to build and race their own cars; really, anyone can get into this and it doesn't cost a fortune. Pete A Turner and Cathy go back a number of years. They've raced at the same tracks and worked the same events. What's great about this episode...
Sebastian Junger - Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
May 26, 2021 02:57 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSebastian Junger - Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging - Author, filmmaker, adventurer Sebastian Junger is our generation's Hemingway. His ability to view and convey the essence of humanity in some of the most extreme circumstances gives him a unique voice - one that is direct but not brash, spartan but not unpolished. He sits down to breakfast with Jon and Pete to discuss Tribe, his new book, and gives us some of the rules to hold it together, to go 12 rounds, and to stand up and be a man. ...
Andrews and Wilson – Sons of Valor Series
May 26, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBAndrews and Wilson – Sons of Valor Series - Brian Andrews and Jeff Wilson are best friends, business partners and co-authors of a LOT of military thrillers. Beyond their Tier One series that established them in the genre, they now write for WEB Griffin, and a new series called Sons of Valor. Support the SOV franchise and charity by getting SOV blend coffee from Bone Frog Coffee The SOV franchise expands the Tier One universe giving us 3-4 books a year from the prolific duo. Pete A Turner ta...
Tim Cruickshank - Bone Frog Cellars and Coffee
May 24, 2021 14:34 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBTim Cruickshank - Bone Frog Cellars and Coffee - Tim Cruickshank is a former Navy SEAL. After his career, he decided to start a few companies that focus on other aspects of life. Wine and coffee seemed about right for the former top tier badass. Head to to purchase wine or to get some damned fine coffee. Jeff Wilson co-produces and hosts this show with Pete A Turner. Jeff's time working with the teams and writing about them in his multiple series from the universes created by Jeff and Bria...
Boone Cutler – FPL, The Spartan Pledge
May 21, 2021 23:41 - 58 minutes - 133 MBBoone Cutler – FPL, The Spartan Pledge - Boone Cutler is an author, columnist, music video director and Warfighter Rights leader. He holds the distinguished honor of being the first nationally recognized radio talk show personality who is also a combat veteran from the current war. Get more on Boone at Get his book FPL at On his second time on BIDS, Boone and our Pete converse in directions such as are we in the matrix, why are we so divided and can we get on the same team, how today there’...
Jack Carr - The Devil's Hand
May 20, 2021 21:13 - 57 minutes - 46.6 MBJack Carr - The Devil's Hand - Good Lord! does Jack Carr write a hell of a thriller. His latest book is called the "Devil's Hand." Yes, having a former Navy SEAL turned best-selling author is cool...but, cooler than that is having Michael Broderick join us as co-host. Michael is a former Marine turned actor, he's been on lots of shows you've seen, how about Navy SEALs? at Jack's series is being made into a TV show by Chris Pratt and his Indivisible production company. When Michael heard th...
Zach Moreno – Squadcast, Making Better Sounding Podcasts
May 19, 2021 05:53 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBZach Moreno – Squadcast, Making Better Sounding Podcasts - We love supporting podcasting and that includes platforms, even if it's NOT Libsyn. Zach Moreno is the CEO of Squadcast. What makes Squadcast a leader is their attention to improving sound. When other platforms create more access for more people in a show, these guys are trying to make shows sound better and have more control over both ends of the recording process. Pete A Turner and Zach talk about what makes a great show. Zach offe...
Rebecca Zung – Get Narcissists Out of Your Life
May 18, 2021 04:30 - 55 minutes - 127 MBRebecca Zung – Get Narcissists Out of Your Life - Rebecca Zung is one of the Top 1% of attorneys in the nation, having been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Lawyer in America”, as “Legal Elite” by Trend Magazine, and recognized by her peers and the judiciary as AV(c), preeminent rated in family law, the highest possible rating for an attorney by Martindale Hubbell. But her journey wasn’t always easy. Get everything about Rebecca at Rebecca, with our Pete, discusses dealing w...
John Ziegler - With the Benefit of Hindsight, The Penn State Scandal/Hoax
May 06, 2021 22:48 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBJohn Ziegler - With the Benefit of Hindsight, The Penn State Scandal/Hoax - John Ziegler has spent the last 10+ years investigating the Penn State, Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal. The bottom line is, the loner John has examined the evidence, the more he's convinced, this is a hoax. Listen to Obviously, nobody supports child abuse, but this is part of the problem, in a rush to judgment, it appears injustice has won the day. Point after point of the scandal is fraught with problems, incon...
John Davidson - Club Sandwich, Singer, Songwriter, Entertainer
May 05, 2021 22:17 - 55 minutes - 41.7 MBJohn Davidson - Club Sandwich, Singer, Songwriter, Entertainer - We love John Davidson. Heck, everyone loves him...for the last 50+ years John has entertained us as a guest host on Johnny Carson, a square and host of Hollywood Squares, a singer and songwriter and of course, as a host for $100,000 Pyramid, and That's Incredible. Jon Leon Guerrero and Pete A Turner have a blast talking to John and we're sure you 'll feel the same way. Get to John's new club, Club Sandwich, in Sandwich New Ham...
Bruce Sudano – American Sunset
May 04, 2021 05:18 - 45 minutes - 104 MBBruce Sudano – American Sunset - Bruce Sudano is a famous songwriter noted for his hit-crafting work for Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, and Jermaine Jackson – released his powerful and pertinent debut track “American Sunset,” accompanied by an affecting video produced by Noksound. Bruce says, “I wrote ‘American Sunset’ out of concern for the direction of my country and as a warning, fearing that if we don’t change our ways we will continue to sink as a nation already evidencing the early stages ...
Joe Duca – Evergreen Director, Indie Filmmaker
April 30, 2021 07:03 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBJoe Duca – Evergreen Director, Indie Filmmaker - Award-winning indie writer-director Joe Duca toured with his debut feature-length film, Evergreen (2020), winner of the Houston Broadcast Critics Association's Best Picture, Best Actress, & Best Supporting Actress Awards, Hunter Mountain Film Festival's Best Director, and the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcases Audience Choice Award, among others, prior to landing distribution through Indiecan Pictures, and a December 2020 release. Watch Evergreen ...
Karith Foster - You Can Be Perfect Or You Can Be Happy
April 28, 2021 15:23 - 1 hour - 141 MBKarith Foster - You Can Be Perfect Or You Can Be Happy - Karith is a humorist, TV and radio personality, actress, inspirational and motivational speaker, entrepreneur and author. Karith is the author of Laugh Your Way to Happiness: 101 Ways to Have a Great Laugh and the soon-to-be released children’s book Lealah Finds Love. Karith is co-creator of the diversity program “Stereotyped 101″ and founder and creator of “Laughter Bootcamp” a personal development seminar that utilizes laughter and gr...
Dan McLaughlin - Baseball and Politics, MLB Cancels Atlanta
April 27, 2021 06:17 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBDan McLaughlin - Baseball and Politics, MLB Cancels Atlanta - Dan McLaughlin returns to the Break It Down Show. Dan is a Senior Writer for the National Review. While we often have Dan on to discuss current events, today, we're focusing on the start of the MLB season. Of course, MLB has inserted itself into politics and canceled Atlanta as this year's All-Star game host. This strikes Pete A Turner and Dan as odd since Rob Manfred seems to want to punish Georgia residents for creating greater ...
Hana Bajramovic – The Second Amendment, Who Right is It
April 22, 2021 01:14 - 58 minutes - 47.6 MBHana Bajramovic – The Second Amendment, Who Right is It - One of the things that makes the Break It Down Show great is our ability to hear both sides of a conversation. In this episode, Pete A Turner hosts , a lawyer, and now author. Hana's book focuses on the history of the US' 2nd Amendment. Gun rights to some are a group or community right. To others, it's an individual right. Rather than have a debate, Pete invited Ryan Petty who lost his daughter in the Parkland Fl school shooting. Get ...
Hana Bajramavic – The Second Amendment, Who Right is It
April 22, 2021 01:14 - 58 minutes - 47.6 MBHana Bajramavic – The Second Amendment, Who Right is It - One of the things that makes the Break It Down Show great is our ability to hear both sides of a conversation. In this episode, Pete A Turner hosts , a lawyer, and now author. Hana's book focuses on the history of the US' 2nd Amendment. Gun rights to some are a group or community right. To others, it's an individual right. Rather than have a debate, Pete invited Ryan Petty who lost his daughter in the Parkland Fl school shooting. Get ...
Wilfred Reilly - Is Race a Problem in the US?
April 16, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBWilfred Reilly - Is Race a Problem in the US? - Wil returns to the Break It Down Show to hang with Pete A Turner. Wil's star continues to rise. Reilly has been on Fox and Friends, Tucker Carlson and again on BIDS. What sets Wil apart from others in his field, is the use of empirical data allowing for better illustration of problems. Get Wil's book Get Wil's book Wil's book Hate Crime Hoax continues to be relevant, even peaking in the top 100 on Amazon despite the book being several year...
Serge Cheretovich - Serge Creator, Content Creator
April 16, 2021 06:45 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBSerge Cheretovich - Serge Creator, Content Creator - has figured out how to make a LOT of money on blogging, podcasting and YouTubing. His agency services creators looking to break out themselves. His strategies and guidance are industry standard. Serge's story is one of hard work, a few breaks and a willingness to reinvent himself. The result is a successful, insightful dude who we simply, can't get enough of. BTW, Serge is also a successful immigrant story. Born in Ukraine, Serge has made...
Lisa Jackson - Culture Pros, How Do Values Show UP
April 13, 2021 17:15 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBLisa Jackson - Culture Pros, How Do Values Show UP - Pete A Turner LOVES talking about culture with folks who know. knows what she's doing. She's the co-founder of Corporate Culture Pros. It's remarkable to note that many corporate mergers fail...and much of that failure is attributed to incongruence in culture. Corp culture is a challenge for any organization...it's folks like Lisa that sort it out for them. Hang on, this one starts out fast and moves like lightning. Get Lisa's culture-fo...
Jason Mendelsohn – Superman HPV
April 12, 2021 05:22 - 55 minutes - 126 MBJason Mendelsohn – Superman HPV – Jason Mendelsohn is an HPV Oropharyngeal (Tonsil) Cancer Survivor, married, business owner & member of Executive Board for Head & Neck Cancer Alliance. Jason's story began back in April 2014, when he felt a bump on his neck. Three days later, without any symptoms except the bump, he got the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil, ultimately being diagnosed as stage 4 HPV related tonsil cancer. The fight was on and Jason transformed himself i...
Jason Piccolo - US Border Crisis, Nobody Has the Answer
April 09, 2021 18:35 - 58 minutes - 45.4 MBJason Piccolo - US Border Crisis, Nobody Has the Answer - Jason Piccolo is an expert on immigration and the border crisis on the US' southern border with Mexico. He's been an agent on the ground, he's been a whistleblower when the Obama administration failed to protect immigrant children...and he's been a warrior against human trafficking for years. For the live version of this episode head to Jason and Pete A Turner get into the crisis...and Jason notes that it never ceases. He asserts t...
John DeMartini – The Values Factor
April 07, 2021 11:07 - 57 minutes - 131 MBJohn DeMartini – The Values Factor - John DeMartini is a world-renowned specialist in human behavior, a researcher, author and global educator. He has developed a series of solutions applicable across all markets, sectors and age groups. His education curriculum ranges from corporate empowerment programs, financial empowerment strategies, self-development programs, relationship solutions and social transformation programs. Get more about John at or just click on his FB account Get all of hi...
DJ Severe - LA Dodgers DJ, World Champion
April 07, 2021 07:12 - 58 minutes - 46 MBDJ Severe - LA Dodgers DJ, World Champion - We met DJ Severe a few years ago. The Dodgers have always been a favorite team for Pete...but then it got better. The Dodgers invited Jon, Pete and BRENNA! to Dodger Stadium to record a show. Since then we've hosted conversations with Joe Davis, Todd Leitz and DJ Severe all from the Dodger family. You gotta check out DJ Severe's live DJ sessions on Facebook #BopsOnly Now that the Dodgers won the World Series, we wanted to check in with our homeboy...
Jerome Rand - Sailing Into Oblivion, the Mighty Sparrow
April 06, 2021 15:56 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBJerome Rand - Sailing Into Oblivion, the Mighty Sparrow - Joining us on this episode is Jerome Rand a dude who solo sailed around the world. Imagine, you're on a 32' boat, in the middle of the Indian Ocean's doldrums, an area that is notoriously calm and hard to get through, and it's just you...it's ONLY been you for weeks? Watch Jerome's and get his Now imagine the other end of the spectrum. You're in a storm with waves that are over 2x higher than your boat. The ocean is trying to clai...
Clint Emerson and Pete A Turner - Surviving Dangerous Situations
April 05, 2021 06:46 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBClint Emerson and Pete A Turner - Surviving Dangerous Situations - Clint Emerson is an author who specializes in keeping people safe. He's written a number of highly successful books. The 100 Skills books have sold 1000s of copies. Pete A Turner, is also a guest today, he and Clint compare notes and techniques on staying safe. The techniques both guests offer are proven and tested. Also, hosting today's episode is our friend Shelley Klingerman. Shelley is also a security expert, her focus i...
Michele Rigby Assad - CIA Agents, Notes from the Field
April 02, 2021 06:12 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBMichele Rigby Assad - CIA Agents, Notes from the Field - Michel Rigby Assad is BACK! If you follow the show, you know how much we adore Michele. Her background is fascinating, her experiences legit, and we get to hear a TON about the day to day realities of being a spy in a foreign land. Get Michele's course What makes these #spyvsspy episodes so great is the common experience between Pete and the guest. Nobody has the insight to bring out the best in folks like Michele. Michele has a new co...
Robert Hunter and James Rosebush – 2020 Elections, Divided Nation, Cyber War
April 01, 2021 05:59 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBRobert Hunter and James Rosebush – 2020 Elections, Divided Nation, Cyber War - Occasionally on the Break It Down Show, we just want to create a conversation between two incredible people - oh and let's not forget Pete A Turner! Ambassador/Dr Robert Hunter and James Rosebush return to BIDS. Each of our guests has worked directly for a former US President. James worked for President Reagan. Robert was the Ambassador to NATO for President Clinton. These gentlemen have long careers marked by deca...
Chris Merrick Hughes – What is New Wave, Tears for Fears
March 26, 2021 06:18 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBChris Merrick Hughes – What is New Wave, Tears for Fears - Chris Merrick Hughes is a music producer who has done it all. He's pioneered a genre while drumming in Adam and the Ants. He's defined the genre producing for Tears for Fears. He's also worked with legends like Robert Plant, Paul McCartney and Peter Gabriel. Pete A Turner and Chris talk about New Wave. Many of the emblematic songs have the core elements of rock and roll...so what makes it New Wave. Chris gives us the answer. Essentia...
Cliff Oxford - Redneck Reverie
March 25, 2021 06:48 - 1 hour - 447 MB VideoCliff Oxford - Redneck Reverie - has a unique view on life. He is from the redneck world...this is his story. He also educated himself and went on to success, uncommon success. Part of Cliff's background leads him to get the mind of the Trump supporter. His book Redneck Reverie provides explanations on the how and why. Get Redneck Reverie on Amazon at Cliff's website is Cliff writes books and guides other to follow his path. He's recognized as an expert on building leaders, helping entrepr...
Ryan Hellquist - LA Macabre, Seasons 1-3 on Amazon Prime
March 24, 2021 04:25 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBRyan Hellquist - LA Macabre, Seasons 1-3 on Amazon Prime - Ryan Hellquist is an actor from Benicia CA. Friends of the show know we always try to promote Benicians who've done well. In this case, this is just a happy coincidence...we booked Ryan BEFORE he realized that BIDS had Benicia Roots. This happens all the time BTW where the show connects in random ways. Ryan is the leading actor for LA Macabre, available on Amazon Prime. Ryan is joined by Dan Ast the writer/director/producer of LA Mac...
Tracy McLaughlin – Real Estate Rescue
March 23, 2021 10:34 - 48 minutes - 37.9 MBTracy McLaughlin – Real Estate Rescue - A lifelong resident of Marin, Tracy’s acute understanding of the local market, coupled with her unsurpassed knowledge of the region, has made her the broker of choice for luxury home buyers and sellers in Marin County. To date, Tracy has sold over $2.5 billion worth of residential real estate. Get more on Tracy at Our host Pete and Eric P. Hoglund fellow realtor talk with Tracy about the current situation that changed everything, and that includes buy...
Tim Weiner - The Folly and the Glory America vs Russia Political Warfare
March 22, 2021 06:40 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBTim Weiner - The Folly and the Glory America vs Russia Political Warfare - We get a love of incredible writers on the Break It Down Show. This episode features our first Pulitzer Prize-winning author. We've had #1 NY Times authors several times...so we're checking Pulitizer winner off the list. Get Tim's book on Amazon at Tim and Pete A Turner talk about the roll Russian and US policy, politics and foreign affairs plays throughout history. As always Pete brings his ground truth focus on th...