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Break It Down Show

Pete A Turner explores great conversations across a vast array of topics and personalities. The Break It Down Show is over 10 years old and has published over 2000 episodes. Find Pete at @peteaturner on most social media sites.

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47:37

Spencer Garrett – Winning Time's Chick Hearn

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2023/07/25

Spencer Garrett – Winning Time's Chick Hearn - Spencer Garrett plays Chick Hearn in HBO's latest smash series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The series is taken from Break It Down Show alum Jeff Pearlman. Jeff's books thrill sports fans telling the stories of Bo Jackson, The USFL and now brought to life the 80's Lakers dynasty. Watch Winning Time on HBOMax Today! Spencer has decades worth of TV and film credits. His role as Chick is one of about 10 new projects that are schedule for

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01:07:31

Grant Martin – Ukraine, Russia and Critical Thinking

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2023/07/20

Grant Martin – Ukraine, Russia and Critical Thinking - Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking episode with the remarkable Grant Martin, a Green Beret on a mission to earn a PhD. Having ventured across the globe on numerous deployments, Grant's experiences are as diverse as they are fascinating. On this occasion, he returns to the Break It Down Show, where he teams up with the host, Pete A Turner, to delve into the complexities of the war in Ukraine. But this discussion goes beyond the usual

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01:19:06

Lani Kass - Ukraine vs Russia, From the Top

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2023/07/19

Lani Kass - Ukraine vs Russia, From the Top - Step into the intriguing world of international security with a seasoned expert on the Break It Down Show! In this captivating podcast episode, host Pete A Turner is joined by the remarkable Dr. Lani Kass, a true polymath in the field. With fluency in nine languages and a prestigious PhD from Columbia's Russian Institute of International Affairs, Lani's academic prowess is awe-inspiring. Her list of achievements and contributions to numerous

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01:12:29

Richard Caruso – Corruption in Corrections in Corcoran

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2023/07/17

Richard Caruso – Corruption in Corrections in Corcoran - Richard's courageous whistleblowing made waves, with his story even inspiring the Hollywood movie "Felon," starring Steven Dorf and Val Kilmer. In this exclusive interview, Richard sits down with host Pete A Turner for the first time to reveal the harrowing truth about life for guards and prisoners in the high-security unit (SHU) at Corcoran Correctional Facility. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as Richard paints a vivid picture of

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01:05:48

Jennifer Schmid – Firefighter, Pioneer…Hero

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2023/07/12

Jennifer Schmid – Firefighter, Pioneer…Hero - Jennifer's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by a series of remarkable events that have shaped her resilience and determination. One particularly unforgettable incident involved a fire where her legs were tragically struck by an exploding car bumper. The tale was so incredible that it caught the attention of the renowned MythBusters, who took on the challenge, ultimately leading to a bumper recall. Join us in this captivating

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01:00:32

Lord Nelson – Through The Night

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2023/07/10

Lord Nelson – Through The Night - In their quest to bridge the gap between studio artistry and live vigor, Lord Nelson has forged a new path. For the first time, three gifted songwriters and vocalists—brothers Henry and Calloway Jones, alongside Kai Crowe-Getty—combine their talents to produce a collection of songs that captivate the listener. With Andrew Hollifield and Niko Cvetanovich on bass, Johnny Stubblefield on drums, and Dave Pinto on pedal steel and harmonica, this ensemble brings depth and

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01:25:15

Andrew Dziengeleski – Trump Doctrine or Understanding...

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2023/05/31

Andrew Dziengeleski – Trump Doctrine or Understanding International Complexities - Get ready for one of our strategy shows. COL Andrew Dziengeleski joins Pete A Turner to survey modern combat/diplomacy. Whether it's theory, Great Power Conflict, or nanobots, we've got strong thoughts on the topic. Andy and Pete provide us an unvarnished look at the complexities of foreign policy, and why the US struggles to reliably create positive outcomes. Also, the fellas dive into multi-dimensional combat

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40:27

Bryan Fuller - The First Ever Human Powered Row from...

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2023/05/31

Bryan Fuller - The First Ever Human Powered Row from Boston to London - Bryan Fuller is BACK on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Bryan and Pete go back nearly 30 years. Throughout their friendship, Bryan and Pete have talked of their various adventures. Now, Bryan is back at it. Until recently, Bryan was the recording holding American in rowing across the Atlantic. Yes, the whole ocean! But, that attempt wasn't hard enough for Bryan. Now he's built a 4-man team. The challenge? Row from

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01:11:26

Rico Aviles – The Language Ninja

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2023/05/30

Rico Aviles – The Language Ninja - Ricardo Aviles hails from Arecibo, PR. He joined the Army in 2008 as a Military Police officer. Being bilingual and possessing a love for languages he began working as a professional translator/interpreter. That job led to Rico being called the "Language Ninja." As an interpreter Rico has translated for cases such as: human trafficking, drugs, therapy, child advocacy centers and more. After leaving the Army he spent most of his time training Brazilian jiu-jitsu

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01:03:51

Rob Aldridge – Mind Over Manners

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2023/05/29

Rob Aldridge – Mind Over Manners - Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we delve into the story of Alabama-based rock and rollers Rob Aldridge & the Proponents and their highly anticipated second album, "Mind Over Manners." With a two-part strategy of delivering thoughtful truths backed by tasteful grooves, they successfully avoided the sophomore slump, presenting a twelve-song collection that rivals their fellow Alabaman contemporaries like Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Alabama Shakes

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58:48

Michael Uslan - BATMAN’S BATMAN: A Memoir from Hollywood

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2023/05/26

Michael Uslan - BATMAN’S BATMAN: A Memoir from Hollywood - With a remarkable career spanning decades, Uslan has garnered prestigious accolades, including Oscar, Emmy, People's Choice, and Annie Awards. As a Professor of Practice at Indiana University Media School, he pioneered the first accredited course on comic book folklore. His upcoming book, The Boy Who Loved Batman, was set to debut as a Broadway play in Fall 2022. Join us for an extraordinary episode featuring Michael E. Uslan, the

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01:05:12

John Spencer: Ukraine Fights, Exploring War and Its...

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2023/05/25

John Spencer: Ukraine Fights, Exploring War and Its People - In this captivating episode, we delve into the realm of modern war with none other than John Spencer, an internationally renowned expert on urban warfare. With a specific focus on urban warfare tactics and strategies, John finds the ongoing Ukrainian war to be a fascinating test-bed for his theories, approaches, and practices. John has written 3 books. 2! in the last year. Here's a link to his work Join us for a thought-provoking and

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56:35

Chris Thomas King - The King of the Blues

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2023/05/18

Chris Thomas King - The King of the Blues - Chris Thomas King is a multi-Grammy winning blues musician. He's also the author of, "The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture." The Blues tells the unrealized history, that the genre was actually invented in New Orleans. It's also a fact that most modern music in the US is a descendant of the blues. Names like Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Bunk Johnson, Chevalier De Saint George, Dan Desdunes are among the most important players in

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01:36:01

Album Fight – U2 Vs U2 Songs of Surrender, Fight 1

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2023/04/28

Album Fight – U2 Vs U2 Songs of Surrender, Fight 1 - Album Fights pit one album against the other in a boxing format. Each round is judged by a panel of three judges. Those judges scored based upon a 10pt must system. In this fight, we've got the newly released Songs of Surrender in the ring against itself. U2's new album features 40 songs. In the vinyl format, the album becomes a 2 record set. Each record has 10 songs. So Side 1's song 1 will face Side two's first song. Then Side 1's song two

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58:58

Chuck Holton - Live from Ukraine

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2023/04/26

Chuck Holton - Live from Ukraine - Chuck Holton has led an adventurous life. He's been an Army Ranger, a helicopter pilot, he's authored several books, traveled the world as a free-lance war correspondent and now he's covering the Ukrainian v Russia conflict. Watch Chuck's reports on his YT channel: What we want is the facts, from someone on the ground...Chuck is that reporter. Chuck has been in Ukraine for years, reporting on the ebbing and flowing conflict. He joined Pete A Turner and Patrick

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01:00:45

David C Baker – What’s Keeping You Up at Night?

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2023/04/24

David C Baker – What’s Keeping You Up at Night? - David is the author of five books, three of which focus on the central elements of the business of expertise: positioning, financial management, and leadership. David speaks regularly on more than 70 topics relevant to entrepreneurial expertise, from 20 executives to 5,000 live on TV, all over the world. He also regularly appears as a guest on ca. 15 different podcasts every month. Go to to get the latest on David's work. Also his LinkedIn

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50:23

Jeff Trager – Live Music at Vino Godfather

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2023/04/20

Jeff Trager – Live Music at Vino Godfather - Jeff Trager has a decades long career in music. He's a bay area music icon who's broke acts like Ike and Tina Turner. He also made the theme for Chariots of Fire a smash hit. OH and he was best buddies with Wilt Chamberlin. Quite an incredible dude. For more information on Jeff's events head to Jeff Trager is BACK on the Break It Down Show with Jon Leon Guerrero. Jeff's latest project is booking fantastic live music for Vino Godfather on Mare Island

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51:32

Arch Gibson - Wasape: Life of a Comanche Warrior

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2023/04/18

Arch Gibson - Wasape: Life of a Comanche Warrior - Today's features author Arch Gibson. Arch is inspired by the work of author Craig Johnson. They each describe the American west and Native American culture and ethnicity. Arch Gibson has been a writer, editor and publications manager most of his professional life. He was raised in Arkansas City, Kansas and learned reporting under the guidance of his father, a WWII veteran and seasoned newsman. Arch's newspaper career began after college as a

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01:05:35

Rodrigo Nieto-Gomez – Singularity University and The...

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2023/03/28

Rodrigo Nieto-Gomez – Singularity University and The Future - Dr. Rodrigo Nieto is a geostrategist and defense futurist focused on the consequences of the accelerating pace of change in homeland security and policing environments. He is a research professor at the National Security Affairs Department and at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School and has also worked as a certified facilitator and instructor for the Command College for the California Commission

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01:02:46

Benjamin Barton – Credentialed Court

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2023/03/20

Benjamin Barton – Credentialed Court - Professor Ben Barton is the author of five books: Credentialed Court, Fixing Law Schools, Rebooting Justice, Glass Half Full: The Decline and Rebirth of the Legal Profession, and The Lawyer-Judge Bias in the American courts. His fifth book, The Credentialed Court: Inside the Cloistered, Elite World of American Justice, was published in 2022. Get Credentialed Court on Amazon at Benjamin is joined by Pete A Turner and Dan McLaughlin. Coincidentally, Dan has

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