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Jon Klein - Guitarist for Siouxsie, Specimen and Sinead O'Connor - Jon Klein is a producer and multi instrumentalist. His career started in the 70's playing with several seminal and influential bands in the Post Punk family of genres. Apparently, he also likes to play in bands with S's...Siouxsie, Sinead, Shriekback, Specimen, Space Tribe... Connect with Jon on FB Jon's found success all over the world, producing music for a wide variety of clients. He's charted in Spain with Fangoria, and among other things currently plays in Micko and the Mellotronics. Pete A Turner, Jon Leon Guerrero and our favorite gun slinger, Wes Maebe all join in on this episode. 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 Guitarists are cool                                                                            Jon is proof, there ain't no doubt                                       

Randall Reeves - The Figure 8 Voyage - Born and raised in Northern California, Randall Reeves, 57, grew up reading and dreaming of the sea. He learned to sail on the rivers of central California and often “borrowed” the family sailboat for solo ventures to the San Francisco Bay. These turned out to be formative escapades. While in college, Randall interviewed world-famous solo sailor, Bernard Moitessier, for his campus radio station, a meeting that changed his life. Get the picture book from the voyage at For more info on Randal's voyage head to Randall talks about his incredible Figure 8 Voyage, from the start in San Francisco where he lives, through all kinds of weather conditions, legal challenges even, why he spent a year away from his loving wife etc. Jerome is the co-adventurer co-host of our episode, and there’s nothing left for our ol Pedro but to be amazed. 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

Irina Skaya – Comedy LIVE on Stage - Irina Skaya is a comedian who's taken over LA. Her windy road to the big league of comedy began in Ukraine, where she’s born. She grew up in Tucson Arizona. Then she traveled to London and studied theatre, film, and creative writing. Irina moved to Los Angeles a few years ago to pursue standup. She's worked all the big LA clubs and is ready to get back on stage again soon. These comedy episodes are brought to you by Save the Brave. Now, the NEW! Bastards Canteen location in Temecula is open and features a performance venue where bands and comedians bring their talents to the SoCal wine country. Matt Balaker and Pete A Turner host this episode! 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 Irina Skaya She'd love to be that famous Then we'll cancel her Similar episodes:  -   -   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle P

Aurora Winter - Turn Words Into Wealth - Aurora Winter combines the best of Silicon Valley with the best of Hollywood. Using her expertise in film and neuroscience, she helps people tell memorable stories that build brands, books, and businesses. A leader who is a published author and a powerful public speaker has a huge advantage in marketing, sales, and advertising. Through her books, courses, and one-on-one coaching, Aurora trains people to create a clear, concise, compelling message. Get Aurora's book on Amazon at Experts turn their words into wealth. Aurora will share how your audience can increase their income, impact, and influence with the right words. Great leaders are great storytellers. 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 Winter is coming To turn Your words into wealth Ain't that good for health?   ​Similar episodes: Chase Hughes DW Wilber  Mar

Michael Julian – Active Shooter Survival -. Michael trained under his father and founder of National Business Investigations, Ron Julian, becoming involved in the family business at a young age, assisting his father in many forms of investigations. He majored in Administration of Justice in college where he was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Scholastic Order for academic achievement. Michael began working full time for NBI in 1990, specializing in surveillance operations. For more information about Michael and his company head to: We get a LOT of experts who focus on security on the Break It Down Show, and when it comes to that Michael Julian is an absolute pro. This episode is co-produced and hosted by Shelley Klingerman. Don’t hesitate and shoot that Play button in the bullseye and hear this 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 A lot

Deborah Stone – Counting, Numbers & Decisions - Deborah Stone has taught at Brandeis for decades. Her books have often become the standard for understanding policy and decision making. Dr. Stone has taught at Brandeis, MIT and a variety of other places… She's got roots in political science as well as other social sciences. Her latest book Counting explains the fallibility of numbers. Get Counting on Amazon at Joining us on this episode as co-host is Grant Martin who's working on his doctorate at NC State. During his study, his program uses Deborah's books. So, hit that triangle button and give this ep a listen. 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 Wrote the book Counting Deborah Stone is set in stone As POLSCI rockstar Similar episodes: Mark Sullivan - DW Wilber   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host:

Mitch DeVore – Counterintelligence & Psy OPS - Pete has known Mitch De Vore for nearly 30 years. They met in the Army during Counterintelligence school. Because being a badass counterintelligence agent isn't enough, Mitch transitioned over to Psychological Operations. With Deployments to Kosovo and the Middle East. Of course, Mitch can't just be a badass PsyOps warrior...his day job has him doing CI work for the DoE. You won't hear Mitch on other shows, but you will love this episode. Mitch has decades of service to the country.  Whether as a warrior, a counterintelligence agent or a psychological operations operator...he's done it all. 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 Psy-Operations That is Mitch's thing, no doubt He has done it all   ​Similar episodes: Xander Bullock  John Green  Chase Hughes Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.

Chase Hughes - Advanced Human Skills, Influence and Persuasion - Chase Hughes is a leader in the intelligence and human dynamics space. Chase spent almost a decade deciphering the human matrix. In an effort to locate the farthest 'wall' where human influence ended, Chase discovered that it didn't. He began to develop a map for influence and behavior profiling to enable people in our agencies to read humans, and influence their behavior. Get Chase’s latest book Six-Minute X-Ray on Amazon at: Get more on him at: Chase became disturbingly aware of serious issues that plagued our intelligence operations. From interrogation to asset recruiting, our national intelligence personnel was getting training that was no better than what they could have gleaned from a YouTube video about rapport, influence, body language, and persuasion. As a result, we were losing critical intelligence, neglecting opportunities, and people could be losing their lives. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription

Mandy Barnett - Every Star Above - Mandy Barnett, one of Nashville’s enduring musical treasures who has showcased her mesmerizing voice on stages across the globe, started singing at five years-old.  She has been singing since. Barnett’s style is rooted in the classic country and pop crooning of iconic singers and timeless sounds.  She delves into a song with a keen interpretative sense, getting right down to its emotional core and rendering a powerhouse performance through her “pipes of steel” (Los Angeles Times).  As one record executive put it, “Mandy Barnett is a song’s best friend.” Get Mandy's a pre-sale copy of Ever Star Above on Amazon at For more on Mandy head to her website at Part of what makes Every Star Above so special is the presence of Sammy Nestico on the album. He arranged the songs for Mandy and gave us this one last piece of his wonderful musical genius before passing on Jan 17 2021. Sammy remains alive through his music. For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down

Cork Graham - 5 Acres and a Moose - In 1983, long before Cork Graham became a team leader on Discovery Channel's hit series TREASURE QUEST, he burst onto the international scene, not as an author, but as a photojournalist. As a fresh out-of-high school, 18-year-old combat photographer, he cut his teeth on the Kampuchea/Vietnam War and Hmong resistance in Laos. Get more on Cork at Check out his other website: Cork Graham is a direct descendant of Mayflower passengers Edward Fuller and his son Samuel, and David Graham and his son Andrew, Colonial Army veterans of the Battle of Kings Mountain, international bestselling author Cork Graham is considered one of the best adventure memoirists and historians of his generation. 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 He isn't a spoon He is a fork, as in sharp That is our Cork   ​Similar episodes: Xander Bullock  John G

Carter Wilson – the Dead Husband - Carter Wilson is the USA Today and #1 Denver Post bestselling author of seven critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a four-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his novels have received multiple starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal. Get Carter's latest book The Dead Husband at Amazon For more on Carter Wilson, head to his website at Carter lives in Erie, Colorado in a Victorian house that’s spooky but isn’t haunted…yet. He’s so method. He talks to ol Pedro about when he figured out his voice, writing “dark shit” (his own words), writing his blog and newsletter, his goals such as a book per year, and much more in this fun convo. 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 Writing the dark stuff Domes

Margret Younis - Human Engineering & Behavior Training - Margret Younis is a law enforcement instructor, researcher, speaker, and the owner of Hybrid Academy of Behavioral Security - security, investigative, and behavioral risk mitigation training firm. She implements science-based training concepts designed to prevent suicide, eliminate workplace violence, and improve the mental health and resilience of law enforcement officers, first responders, and criminal justice professionals. Find out more about her company at: Margret’s passion can be found in neuropsychological research that explains behavior and decision-making processes in high-stress environments. She investigates concepts of fear, resentment, anxiety, PTSD, depression, suicide, resilience, and performance, including their correlation with the physical brain and psychological mind. Margret talk about all of that, plus her background, traumatic experiences from her past, her inner strength, and more in this ep, hosted by our Pete and co-hosted

Bill Mankins - Trapped in Afghanistan - Bill has visited the show several times. Each time delivering incredible insight into Afghanistan. As the US and her coalition partners work to extract their citizens and Afghans, we must not lose sight of what it takes to succeed in overseas operations...and how quickly failed policy decisions can unravel any hope for success. Afghanistan experts Bill Mankins and Pete A Turner discuss elements of the latest phase of operations in Afghanistan. Currently, there are still an unknown number of Americans, visa-holding Afghans and people US coalition partners are desperate to get out of the country. Mankins notes that these exfiltrations are critical to reducing the amount of atrocity caused by the Biden Administration's irresponsible and bungled retreat. 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 In Afghanistan Desperate people

Graham Hurley – Last Flight to Stalingrad - Graham Hurley joins us from the UK. His latest book is called The Last Flight to Stalingrad. Graham's writing has captured the imagination of readers throughout the world. In his Spoils of War series he's focused on a Georgian, there's not ours, general who works with Nazi propaganda master Goebbels.  Pete's read the Last Flight to Stalingrad...and says for World War II readers, it's a must buy.  Get the book on Amazon at We love having authors on the show, especially international ones. If you'e not familiar with Graham, head over to and you'll get why we already are in love with Graham and his work. 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 World War II readers Graham has got you covered Read his awesome book Similar episodes:  -   -   -    Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Produc

DW Wilber – Under Cover for the CIA - Del W. Wilber brings over thirty years of experience in Security and Counterterrorism as a former Intelligence Officer serving with the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense in Eastern and Western Europe, and the Middle East, and in law enforcement. His expertise took him to Iraq from 2004-2007 where he served as an advisor for counterterrorism and counter-IED operations to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Multi-National Corps – Iraq. Get DW's Book In the Shadow of the Swords: The Baghdad Police Academy Get more on Del on his website: Del is fortunate enough to have a character after him, as he tells us on BIDS, reflects on his experience while in active duty (they might have been in the same room with our Pedro) the situation with COVID and the danger of biological weapons.Joining us to co-host is an actor and ex Army Ranger Tim Abell. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goe

Mark Sullivan - The Last Green Valley -  has authored lots and LOTS of books. He and Pete A Turner sit down and talk about his process, how growth and the latest book called, "".   Get the last Green Valley on Amazon  Mark's book tells the tale of the Martel's, a Ukrainian family who lives on the edge of survival in Stalinist Russia. Then things get worse and the Nazis stand between them and a new life. World War II books aren't just about tanks and paratroopers...this time it's about family. 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 The Last Green Valley The Martels flee the Nazis Will the escape work?​​ 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 Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episo

Xander Bullock – The War Booty of the Taliban - COL Xander Bullock is a US Army officer who has served with the 101st Airborne Division, the 1st Infantry Division, I Corps HQ plans, MNC-I Plans and CFC-A Plans.  COL Xander Bullock is a veteran of Bosnia/Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan and has been in service since 93.  He is an active duty Colonel serving Brigade Command for the Corps of Engineers at the Seattle District.  Xander Bullock joins us to discuss the process of determining what equipment is left in places like Afghanistan or Iraq. We've all seen the memes about the materiel captured by the Taliban as they take over US positions. If there's a guy that can explain how this stuff work, it's Xander. Read his bio...if you can't translate it...dude knows his stuff. Nice get Pete A Turner. 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 can make up memes But the

Erik Kleinsmith - DB Cooper, Hoffa, Zodiac, Cracking the Coldest Cases - Erik Kleinsmith Erik has authored books on intelligence analysis, found the 9/11 hijackers BEFORE 9/11, helped solve the DB Cooper case...and a lot more. Erik used to be Pete A Turner's commander in Bosnia when they were in the might 165th MI Bn. You'd imagine that commanding a company of spies would be the pinnacle of one's career, but that's just the beginning... Erik returns to the Break It Down Show. It's always a good time when we get to hear from him. 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 Commanding the spies Just the tip of the iceberg Coop', Hoff', Zodiac!!!   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 Down Show is your favor

Kate Linder - Young and the Restless - Kate Linder was cast as Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless over 38 years ago. She remains a key member of the top-rated daytime drama's cast. In 2008, Linder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Linder was elected to two terms as the Television Academy's Governor of Daytime Programming Peer Group and was elected to multiple terms as a SAG-AFTRA board member. Get more on Kate's like, work and charitable focus She enjoys the best of both worlds — on the air and in the air. "Acting is my life and my creative satisfaction," says Linder. She never quit her pre-Y&R weekend job as a United Airlines flight attendant because it keeps her grounded. 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 Esther Valentine 38 years, still counting Who can brag like that?   Similar episodes:  -  -  -    Join us in support

Alex 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 LTC Vindman's report...partisan goals poisoned the US's government. Each party playing an ever increasingly dangerous game. Consuming people like Christine Blassey Ford and others as truncheons to attack the other party. When someone tries to do the right thing...ultimately sacrificing their career to stand up and identifying a wrong...does it matter if political parties control the truth? Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to suppor