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John 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 covers.  Thus, the Lasso the Moon isolation sessions were born. The crew has covered, Paul McCartney, Rush, Elvis Costello, the Black Crowes and more. Watch all of the LTM videos on Youtube here This is a very relaxed episode between friends who all love music. The Johns (being one Jon short – our own Jon LG), Wes and OL Pedro as the catalyst for great conversation. For the  of this episode head to Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes direct

Frank 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 fellow podcaster himself, Frank talks about why he brings 5 business cards to a 100-person meeting, how he sorts out who’s worthy of his time, where does he go next with his podcast and more. ​For the  of this episode head to Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Five cards to meetings Those are real connections That's the AmSpirit! Similar episodes: Richard Titus  David Norman  Kris Duggan    Join us in

Joe 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 masterful in his lay down...thorough in his history and provocative in his numbering. Pete A Turner and Dan McLaughlin cohost this romp through 100 of the greatest players in history. For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​​Haiku Baseball 100 Joe’s History of the Game Oscar lurks at FIVE ​Similar episodes:  -   -   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Execu

Aaron 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 fantastic episode as we explore music, love and creating a better world. For the  of this episode head to Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​​Haiku Aaron and Matt Hoy                                                                          Trying to bring back music                                                            We hope they suceed ​Similar episodes:  -   -   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as

Jay 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 producer at Fourth Wall Studios, Jay helped to create the Emmy-winning series “Dirty Work,” and wrote and created the show “Airship Dracula." For the  of this episode head to Get Jay’s book: Novel Advice: Practical Wisdom for Your Favorite Literary Characters at Jay writes for many kinds of media, TV, BOOKS on and on…he's also a well-educated literature head who's ready to battle Pete A Turner character for character!  Goethe's Werther...oh ya.  We go there. Listen and maybe you’ll find out what Batman and Hamlet have in

Donnelly 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 dared. But it still wasn't close enough to save all the Marines in 2004. Pete A Turner gets Donnelly to open up like few others have...get the incredibly gripping story of a doctor deployed. ​For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Tearing down the street The Golden Hour times flies He fights to save lives Similar episodes: Andrews and Wilson Jack Carr Mick Betancourt   J

Dr. 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 threat of Zika virus, the urgent hunt for a new doctor, pregnancy-threatening bleeds, costly legal battles and a reluctant superior court judge. Ultimately the grace of women—embryo donors, their egg donor, their surrogate, even a surprise milk donor—allow them to complete their family with one perfect girl, and become the first polyamorous family ever named as the legal parents of a child. For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money

Victoria 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 film festivals throughout the US and Europe. Get more information on Victoria at The lovely Victoria shares on where she sees herself in 20 years, her goal to be multitalented, her upcoming project Pilot Season, the importance of practical experience, how did she get to sing cabaret and more in this episode of your favorite show, BIDS! For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​​Haik

Richard 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 we will work with it...it's here to stay. and Richard let's us know why.  ​For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Here is the Future It’s our money perfected Value realized Similar episodes: Richard Titus David Norman  Kris Duggan   Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Draga

Teresa 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 into a talented doctor, artist and now an author with her book . For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku A girl on her own The streets saner than her mom Teresa transcends Similar episodes: Gregg Hurwitz David Norman Nathan Gorenstein   Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer:

Dan 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 investigative pieces. Check out all of Dan's work on POGO at: Our host Pete and guest Dan go at it and make for a rich conversation which will help the audience “brush up” on their military knowledge, and get a feel of the current situation in the military and politics, its problems, and personal experience of this episode’s military duo. For the  of this episode head to Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Hai

Gregg 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 episode head to Hurwitz is also a New York Times bestselling comic book writer, having penned stories for Marvel (Wolverine, The Punisher) and DC (Batman). Additionally, he has written screenplays for many major studios and written, developed, and produced television for various networks. Get his latest book Prodigal Son: An Orphan X Novel at: In his second time as a guest, Greg talks about what are his 10 commandments in writing, having conversations with important people, how precious are the moments of inspiration, and ho

Sebastian 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 ruck march Sebastian and his friend did covering a distance from DC to Pittsburgh. Their path took them along ancient passageways as well as current train routes. Pete A Turner and Scott Huesing host this fun chat. For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​​​Haiku He walks the train tracks The undercover Hobo He’s What Freedom is ​Similar episodes: Sebastian Junger Johnny Walker  T

Johnny 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 the US forces while REDACTED. They worked on operation REDACTED and spend time REDACTED and visited REDACTED with the REDACTED for about REDACTED.  Johnny's movie about his life, and his book Code Name Johnny Walker is being made now...and should be out by Summer 2022.  We can't wait.  For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku After years of war Johnny Walker is called Gramps

Jim 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 sank it altered lives, even those that were not born yet. In Japan, Jim met, fell in love with and married a young Japanese girl named Toyoko. This love story resulted in a long marriage and a son named Jim Jr. In 2001 Jim Sr passed away, but Jim Jr was only beginning his journey as part of the Indy's legacy. Of the 316 that survived, less than 10 are left. Jim looks after the men, their legacy and continues to help keep the story of the Indy alive. Find out more about USS Indy at: Pete A Turner hosts this ep with speci

Gina 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 the people who work on the biggest cases in American history.  ​For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Behind the Crime Scene Gina sits with our guy Pete Two agents talk shop   Similar episodes:  -   -   -  ​Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski The Break It Dow

Dr. 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 elaborates on many aspects, such as unhealthy relationships, familiarity, the un-learning method, tips on how to nurture a relationship in middle age, the damage from control in relationships, making sure you’re friends with your significant other and more. Check out For the  of this episode head to Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Love is all around Relationships can flourish Dr. Jordan helps   Sim

Chris 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, whether they write songs having the live performance in mind, how open are they to outside production, making money out of music now vs. the 70-80s, delegating responsibilities to others and more. Get more of the band on: Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ Haiku                                                                                          Hard rock from the soul                                         

Lou 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 podcast, and a lot of zig-zagging through subjects. A very casual interview/conversation. A convers-view?! For the  of this episode head to These comedy shows are sponsored by  and supporting  in Temecula Ca. Once we're able, Bastards and Save the Brave will host live comedy at the Temecula club. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​Haiku Can't win with the trolls You just gotta do your thing Lou's a funny guy

Brad 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 in the intelligence community.  For the  of this episode head to  ​Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Spy vs a Spy A CIA station chief A dose of the truth Similar episodes: ​Brad Johnson Jack Devine Erik Kleinsmith   Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast