Break It Down Show

Phil 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 someone bound to a wheelchair. He and Pete recently went on an 1100 mile road trip in Phil's van. The two of them traveled to a series of country shows headlined by James Otto and Jason Blaine in support of the ALS Cure Project. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Phil Green's a sweet dude What wheelchair? Ain't a limit He does inspire   ​Similar episodes: Andrews and W

Perttu 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 at  Get Perttu's book Future Skills on Amazon at Pölönen offers a young, fresh perspective on so many topics being discussed as we advance in technology and social media all around the world. Each chapter is an informative and personal narrative from the author, followed by bulleted “homework” items that the reader can put into practice. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  H

Alison 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 Alison's book Confessions of a Prairie Bitch on Amazon at: She currently serves as California Chair, National Spokesperson and Founding Board Member on the National Advisory Board of The National Association to Protect Children (www.PROTECT.org), fighting to give children a legal and political voice in the war against child abuse. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku We here

Robert 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 understanding individual species and community responses to perturbations through modern monitoring techniques, he and his team can determine appropriate management experiments or options to possibly recover resiliency. Biology nerds this is an ep for you, and hey, why not non-biology nerds as well. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Robert Fisher here Focusing on the systems O

Malcolm 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 Chancellor Jr and a load of fantastic musicians.  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 Robotronics, man!                                                                          Hit that link on Spotify                                                                      And thank us later ​Similar episodes:  -   -   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we batt

Winston 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 with the variables big cats deal with on a daily basis. Winston joins Pete A Turner and David Raetz. David makes his second appearance on the show helping us understand the hard work of preservation, conservation and combines use lands in CA. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku The mountain lions Really majestic creatures Nature needs balance   ​Similar episodes: Andrews

Andrews 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 Jedidiah Johnson receives a frantic call from his estranged childhood best friend David Yarnell. David’s daughter has been kidnapped off the streets of Nashville in broad daylight... 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Andrews and Wilson Duos can be powerful Proof? - Kobe and Shaq   ​Similar episodes: Dee C Lee  Anna Simons  Janeshia A. Ginyard  Join us in supporting Sa

David 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 provide...and the expertise that comes with these experiences. You won't hear David anywhere where else but the Break It Down Show!!! 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Colleagues from Afghan' Providing insight, that's key Keep breaking it down   ​Similar episodes: John Green  John Green  Anna Simons  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive

Matthew FitzSimmons – Constance - Matthew FitzSimmons, an American boy from Illinois, grew up in London in the 1970s under the baleful eye of the Kings Road punks. His otherwise idyllic childhood was shattered by the traumatic experience of seeing Star Wars on December 27, 1977 in Leicester Square, listening to his father sleep through what was clearly the greatest cinematic achievement of all time, and fearing he was adopted. Here's the best way to check out Matthew's work head to Get Constance on Amazon at: He now lives in Washington, D.C., where he taught English literature and theater at a private high school for over a decade. He cohabitates with a pair of old boots, collects bourbon and classic soul LPs, and wonders if he will ever write anything half as good as the first sentence of James Crumley’s The Last Good Kiss. 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!   For the  of this episode head to 

Lisa Jackson - The Great Resignation - Lisa Jackson is an expert on corporate culture. One of the emerging trends, as we battle through multiple challenges borne out of the COIVD virus, is the growing challenge of hiring and retaining talent in corporate America. A fascinating aspect of this is the "Great Resignation" phenomenon. Get more about Lisa's work at Lisa Jackson has been on the Break It Down Show previously. She and Pete A Turner discuss this emerging trend to avoid tradition work places for something better. Employees and people seeking work are valuing their time and freedom more than ever… 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku We here love experts Lisa Jackson is one such Welcome, anytime!   ​Similar episodes: Dee C Lee  Anna Simons  Janeshia A. Ginyard Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Tu

Janeshia Adams-Ginyard - Emmy Nominated Stuntwoman and Actor - Janeshia Adams-Ginyard is an award winning stunt woman, actress, wrestler, writer, and motivational speaker. Born on Valentine's Day and raised in Southern California, Janeshia graduated from Gahr High School in Cerritos and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley. Check out Janeshia's sizzle reel at She has had major roles on commercial, television, and film projects, executing two separate roles in the Marvel Studios feature film Black Panther. She was also Nomble, one of the eight main Dora Milaje…And what are Dora Milaje? Guess you’ll have to find out in today’s BIDS ep! 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku No action movies If there weren't stunt-women Thank you, Janeshia!   ​Similar episodes: Dee C Lee  Anna Simons  Mike Guardia  Join

John Green - The Counselor of Afghanistan - John Green returns to the Break It Down Show to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan. Pete A Turner and John go back about 15 years...they've both found incredible things throughout their time. Most importantly, John's experience is rooted in the Ground Truth...his tales will reveal why the US lost in both Afghanistan and Iraq.  John has worked for bosses of all ranks and services.  Be sure to check out the other 2 episodes that John has joined us for. You'll find them in the Similar episodes section below. One more thing...you won't find this level of knowledge on other media outlets.  To truly understand why the US is bad at combat...and can't win. Keep listening to the Break It Down Show. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Back with our guy John Serving Ground Truth to you all Hit play on that thang   ​Si

Charles Arthur – Social Warming, Social Media’s Dangerous Effects - Charles Arthur is a journalist, author and speaker, writing on science and technology for over thirty years. He was technology editor of the Guardian from 2005–2014, and afterward carried out research into social division at Cambridge University. He is the author of two specialist books, Digital Wars and Cyber Wars. Get SOCIAL WARMING: THE DANGEROUS & POLARISING EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA on Amazon at In SOCIAL WARMING: THE DANGEROUS & POLARISING EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA, releasing August 10 2021 from Oneworld Publications, author and technology journalist of over 30 years, Charles Arthur, helps us understand the crisis being caused by social media and how we can put a stop to it.   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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Social media Causing crisis left and right Can we stop it?   ​Simila

Ripley Rawlings – The Kill Box - Lt Col Hunter "Rip" Rawlings, IV (Ret.) is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tyce Asher series and co-author of RED METAL with Mark Greaney. With over twenty-three years of active duty service as a Marine Corps infantry and Reconnaissance Officer, he completed ten combat and peacekeeping deployments to Afghanistan (OEF), Iraq (OIF), Saudi Arabia, and Northern Africa (OEF), among others. Get all of Rip’s work on his website at: Pete and Ripley talk about…Duh! His combat experience, but besides that, his writing experiences, future plans or books that lurk on his computer, so stay tuned. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Combat writer's on Has the years to back it up Books from own knowledge   ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy  DW Wilber  Anna Simons Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. 

Gina Wilkinson - When the Apricots Bloom - Gina Wilkinson writes, "I've been a nomad from the age of six-months, when my parents packed me and our Siamese cat into an old Renault and set off for a remote gold-mining town in Australia's Nullarbor desert. Since then I've circumnavigated the globe many times. As a foreign correspondent, I reported from some of the globe's most intriguing and dangerous places for renowned broadcasters such as the BBC, NPR, and the ABC." Get Gina's Iraqi-based thriller on Amazon at Enjoy this episode where we talk about Gina’s book, her living in Iraq, and other aspects of our guest’s life, as we always do. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Need a book to read? That's When the Apricots Bloom So do hit that link   ​Similar episodes: Dee C Lee  Anna Simons  Mike Guardia  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. 

Steve Pieters - The Eyes of Tammy Faye - Steve Pieters has lived with AIDS since, ready? - 1982. Not only did Steve acquire AIDS early, before many of us were even alive, he also had to survive through the various epochs since then. In the past 40 years, things have changed wildly...and we'd suggest for the better. Steve is a central figure in that growth. His appearance in 1985 with Tammy Faye's on the Praise the Lord Network was seminal in changing EVERYTHING. Watch Steve's appearance with Tammy Faye here “I have been amazed at how those 25 minutes I spent with Tammy Faye have reverberated through my life, more than almost anything else I've done. So many people have said my interview with her helped them come out or even saved them from suicide, by helping them realize they could be gay and Christian, or that God was not punishing them with AIDS for being gay.” 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 sho

Dee C Lee – Soul, Rhythm and Blues - Dee C Lee is a highly successful recording artist who has been at the heart of the British Soul and R & B music scene for more than thirty years. With her distinctive and entrancing vocal tone, she has performed with chart-topping acts, including Wham!, Animal Nightlife, The Style Council, Guru and Mother Earth. As well as writing her own hits, such as the acclaimed ballad See The Day (revived in a cover by Girls Aloud). You can visit Dee C Lee's website BTW Dee announced on the show, she's just agreed to a deal that will launch her comeback. We are very much looking forward to that. Also, can we just stop for a moment and LOVE that Matt Hoy is cohosting with Jon and Pete A Turner? Come on! 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 Dee C Lee is on                                                                        Br

Anna Simons - Sovereignty as a Solution - Anna Simons is the author of The Sovereignty Solution. Her book describes a path, rarely taken by the US when they look to partner overseas. Time timely topic gives us another lens through which we can examine the Afghanistan failure. Get The Sovereignty Solution on Amazon at Her book offers a number of ways in which the United States might mature the American vision of war. Which we desperately need to consider as a fighting force.  Army Special Forces Green Beret Grant Martin cohosts and produces this episode. This ought to be a fascinating deep dive into the big picture. 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!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku See the big picture Sovereignty as solution... Ms Simons is here!   ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy  DW Wilber  Mike Guardia  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/

Brian Mullins - The Cold Stares, Heavy Shoes - On his recent road trip, Pete A Turner stopped in at  @The Cold Stares   studio with Drummer Brian Mullins. If you love all-American Blues based rock and roll...it's the Cold Stares. The band's new album is called Heavy Shoes. Pete and Brian get into topics that get beyond what sticks does he use, and the challenges of running a small band. Instead, Brian and Pete get deep and reveal things about that band you won't hear anywhere else. Chris Tapp is the lead singer and guitar player for the band. Watch his full episode with Pete 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 Road trip episode                                                                       With our guy Brian Mullins                                                            Hit play on that thang! ​Similar episodes:  -   -   -  Join us in support

John Langellier - Southwest History and Scouting with Buffalo Soldiers - John P. Langellier is a historian from Tucson. John is a prolific author who's written a LOT of books. His latest covers one of the Buffalo Soldier units from Southern Arizona. It's an interesting note that Buffalo Soldier is not a very descriptive term. US units throughout the west employed black soldiers in a variety of capacities...but damn did they do it well in the Ft. Bowie/Huachuca region. You will LOVE his latest book Scouting with the Buffalo Soldiers: Lieutenant Powhatan Clarke, Frederic Remington, and the Tenth U.S. Cavalry in the Southwest Pete A Turner grabbed the episode with John as he began his road trip. As we consider the role of race in history...we're fascinated by the presence of the multi-ethnic violence that made the Wild West bloody and yet filled with opportunity. We'll have more from John...you're gonna love his history. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of t