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MOTHERMARY makes retro-futuristic Art Pop. Named after the mother of Christ, the ultimate symbol of religious hypocrisy and the impossible expectations placed on women, the bicoastal project is the brainchild of identical twins Elyse & Larena, who grew up in a Mormon family in Missoula, Montana, the youngest of nearly a dozen children. "It was our world… our paradigm," Larena says about those days. "We were brainwashed." Check out MotherMary at mothermary.band Elyse was the first to get out and started MOTHERMARY in her bushwick bedroom in early 2016. After leaving the repression of religion and experiencing similar barriers in the music industry, Elyse taught herself music production. "I wanted to have control over the sound. TOTAL control." Larena followed suit, left the church, and rejoined Elyse in NYC in late 2016 joining the band to create the duo we know today. Creating music together became a form of therapy. A way to heal from their religious trauma and patriarchal oppression. Watch MotherMary on YouTube, Instagram or everywhere @MOTHERMARYMUSIC The sound Elyse and Larena have created is indeed extremely specific. The contrast of light and dark — of exquisite, ethereal vocals and dark, even gritty instrumentation — is elusive and engrossing, a unique juxtaposition that's entirely in keeping with the sensibility of sisters who have always refused to be pinned down or defined. The group split studio time equally between NYC and LA over the last two years and on January 28th, 2022, they served their mesmerizing debut, I Am Your God, via Italians Do It Better. A Sin Wave work of Art Pop that's utterly singular, a dazzling hybrid of the old and the new. This episode of Getting the Gig from the Break It Down Show is hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero. The show is produced by Jon Leon Guerrero, Larry Lemas and Executive Produced by Pete A Turner

Chris Coglianese is back on the Break It Down Show talking about Texas, its policies and politics. Chris has served as a Texas Judge, which means he's the legal authority over the election at a polling place within his county. Beyond that, Chris is a seasoned veteran with lots of deployment time. Pete and Chris are likely to discuss how the various US ventures abroad are progressing. This is Chris' 2nd appearance on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner

🎙️ Getting The Gig welcomes Digital Black, Todd White & Alan Healy Some collaborations are more than just songs—they're full-circle moments. Today's conversation brings together three artists whose journeys helped shape different chapters of R&B history, each leaving a lasting imprint on the genre in their own way. Digital Black first earned his place in R&B history as a founding member of Playa, one of the standout groups to emerge from DeVante Swing's Da Bassment camp alongside future icons including Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Ginuwine, and Static Major. A respected singer, songwriter, producer, and now member of the multi-platinum group Dru Hill, his career continues to bridge generations of classic and contemporary R&B. Joining him are Todd White and Alan Healy, whose story has become one of the most fascinating "what ifs" in 1990s R&B. Originally signed to Capitol Records as Sudden Impact, they later joined Michael Bivins' Biv 10/Motown Records as Whytgize, before continuing as Outsiderz 4 Life through Blackground Records. Though label changes and industry circumstances kept them from reaching the heights many predicted, their story has since become part of R&B lore, introducing a new generation of fans to one of the era's most intriguing untold stories. Now, those worlds come together on "Momma Said," a heartfelt collaboration that reunites decades of experience, musicianship, and perseverance while proving that great music has no expiration date. Today, we're talking about Playa, Dru Hill, Da Bassment, Sudden Impact, Whytgize, songwriting, brotherhood, navigating the music business, surviving the industry's highs and lows, and why the best chapters are sometimes the ones still being written. 🎙️ Jon Leon Guerrero's Getting The Gig series presented by Pete A Turner's Break it Down Show proudly welcomes Digital Black, Todd White, and Alan Healy. This episode is produced by Todd Davis, Jon Leon Guerrero and Pete A Turner

Speech has successfully balanced creative innovation, social impact, and entrepreneurial leadership. As the founder and frontman of the groundbreaking hip-hop group Arrested Development, he helped redefine the sound and message of rap with Grammy-winning hits and award-winning videos that emphasized unity, culture, and positive change. Decades later, his influence continues to reach audiences around the world. In addition to touring (he just played Bottle Rock in our backyard) and developing new creative projects, Speech is a sought-after keynote speaker, sharing his insights on leadership, creativity, resilience, perseverance and purpose. Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero for the Getting the Gig Series of the Break It Down Show, produced by Pete A. Turner and Larry Lemas.

Rick Hoppe returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Rick and Pete are seasoned CI Agents. That means they, at least the way they did it were spies. Spying has lots of rules, axioms, experiences...it's a craft and art as much as it is a profession. Pete and Rick discuss "Rick's Rules for Intelligence Operations," which is a working document that Rick has developed over his decades in the job. Army Counterintelligence on it's own is a vast galaxy of subdisciplines, command groups and missions...now mix in FBI, CIA...and all of the other agencies in ou there in the global Intelligence Commuinity.Rick Hoppe - Rick's Rules, or Spy Truths

Dr Amber Brittain-Hale is live with Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. Amber specializes in political speech...and always has a lot to inform us when it comes to, not just what is being said, but how it's presented by the speech giver. Beyond that, how is the speech represented in media. There's much to discuss on the Break It Down Show In this Break It Down Show episode, Pete A. Turner and Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale analyze recent high-profile political speeches, focusing on delivery, narrative power, and media framing. They praise Marco Rubio's address on left-wing terrorism funding, Scott Bessent's emotional debut (post-assassination attempt), and Stephen Miller's commanding oratory. Key themes include election integrity concerns, Chinese data interference, NATO burden-sharing progress, and the need for secure borders and economic sovereignty. The pair stresses objective policy analysis over partisan attacks, highlighting pragmatic leadership, institutional reform, and America's rebuilding momentum.

Few figures in hip-hop have worn as many hats—or worn them as successfully—as Daddy-O. As a rapper and founding member of the pioneering group Stetsasonic, he helped redefine what a hip-hop band could be, blending live instrumentation with innovative production and conscious, thought-provoking lyrics that entertained us alongside his witty party anthems. Beyond the stage, Daddy-O has built an impressive career as a producer, songwriter, artist developer, and record label executive, helping shape the careers of some of the most successful artists across multiple genres. More than four decades after Stetsasonic changed the game, he continues to influence music and culture through his creativity, leadership, and enduring passion for the art form. Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero for Getting the Gig and the Break It Down Show, produced by Pete A. Turner and Larry Lemas.

Dan Bohmer deployed to Zabul Province Afghanistan. For a short time, Dan and Pete's deployments overlapped. During that time, our pal Dr Rich Ledet was on the ground with Pete. Among Dan's roles was working on the Agricultural Development Team line of effort. When the US goes abroad, she tends to create chaos. Rich, Dan and Pete are going to explore the challenges of stabilization operations in conflict zones.

A veteran actress who has also worked as a social worker, paralegal, and entrepreneur, Lorraine brings a lifetime of unique opportunities turned into moments of fortune, flavored with personality, hard work, and driving mission to help others. She'll soon be seen on-screen in the new series "Un$uited" co-starring with Tom Arnold and Dan Lauria (playing The Goddess of Slots, of course), and is also expanding her brand to include luxury lifestyle content featuring her other hobbies of car collecting, motorcycles, fashion, and jetsetting. Did I mention she's a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo? It has not always been easy for Lorraine. Growing up in New York, she was the first in her family to go to college, and spent years fostering her acting career while balancing family and satisfying her need to give back. That led to a master's degree in social work, where she enhanced her listening and empathy skills that make her unique in the casino influencer world. "I spread happiness by reminding people to have fun – responsibly – and to create enjoyable life experiences." This is Lorraine's inaugural visit to the Break It Down Show WIth Pete A Turner

Will is a Black Belt under multi-world champion Bruno Alves and trains regularly at SJJA Crows Nest in Sydney. Born in England, Will moved to Sydney at the age of 10 and started training BJJ at 14. Will has spent countless hours sparring and self-learning with high-level black belts including Charles Negromente, who he teamed up with and produced a series of instructional videos. Will understands the seemingly unlimited possibilities Jiu Jitsu presents when sparring and his coaching style focuses on the things that work. The BJJ project (thebjjproject.com) is a place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a way that is going to make sense to you. Check out the Golden Goats program, YouTube Channel to get a sense of what the good folks at the BJJ Project are doing.

Mike DeJong first encountered aviation in 1987, a teenage Royal Canadian Air Cadet at the Central Region Gliding School. This early exposure ignited a lifelong passion, leading him to return to the world of flight in the 1990s as a tow pilot and glider instructor. For more on Mike head to mikedejong.com In this spirit, Mike became an entrepreneur. Mike is a multi-business owner, keynote speaker, and the author of Grow Smart: Your Path to Freedom: Mastering the Transformation from Operator to Owner. Over the past 30 years across multiple industries, including the last decade in franchising, Mike has built businesses, turned around struggling operations, and often been the person called in to fix what isn't working. This is Mike's inaugural visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner.

Pete A Turner has the mic turned on him by frequent Break It Down Show guest Scott Richards. Scott and Pete have incredible conversations because of how they see the world and the rooms they've worked. In Scott's case, he's helping to negotiate international conflict resolutions, hostage releases and consulting with foreign governments to ease tensions. Pete is a rugged combat spy whose experience with direct access to locals in conflict zones has given in a unique set of experiences and hard won skills that make him a leading voice for espionage. Pete is a consultant, producer and someone you'd want to hire to help you understand how to leverage spy skills in day to day settings.

Getting The Gig welcomes a true architect of the soundtrack to our lives. For more than five decades, he's helped keep the groove alive as a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, seven-time Grammy Award winner, percussionist, drummer, vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger, martial artist, author, devoted husband, proud father, and grandfather. As one of the enduring pillars of the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire, his rhythm has transcended generations, inspired countless artists, and proven that great music isn't just heard—it's felt. Now, with his new memoir, Rhythm & Fire, he's pulling back the curtain on the music, the mission, the brotherhood, and the legacy behind one of the greatest bands to ever grace a stage. The elements have aligned, the groove is locked in, and the story is just getting started. Please welcome the incomparable Ralph Johnson. Getting the GIg is a Break It Down Show series, Created and Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero. Executive Producer, Pete A Turner and Larry Lemas.

Amidst the concrete jungles of Southern California, a master civil engineer became a world-renowned author, philanthropist, and daredevil pilot. While constructing bridges and highways, J. Luke Bennecke secretly plotted high-octane thrillers that became instant bestsellers. But his adventures didn't end there. As a licensed real estate broker and general contractor, he built homes with the precision of a ninja, all while jetting off to exotic destinations, voiceover acting, and giving back to the community via annual high school scholarships. Living in the shadows of Southern California with his wife and three spunky cats, Bennecke's next daring escapade is always just around the corner. For more information, visit jlukebennecke.com Get Luke's latest book Backout on Amazon at amzn.to/4f73tIM The blurb for Blackout: It's strategy. Behind the assassination stands Tracy Ciacchella, a brilliant and ruthless leader of a shadowy global cabal known only as New3-a powerful alliance determined to accelerate the collapse of American dominance. Their plan is chilling in its simplicity: eliminate the president, cripple the nation's power grid, and plunge the United States into darkness long enough for rival superpowers to seize the advantage. Civil engineer Jake Bendel never expected to find himself on the front lines of that war. As one of the architects of America's revolutionary AI-driven energy grid, he helped design the very system now being weaponized against his country. When cascading blackouts sweep across the nation and martial law looms, Jake teams up with FBI agent Kristi Konnors to track the network orchestrating the attacks. What they uncover is far more dangerous than a cyberattack-an international conspiracy positioned to hand America's collapse to China and Russia.

Zack Scott is a 4 ringed MLB world champion. His efforts in helping to build world champion teams with the Boston Red Sox established Zack as a leader in leading organizations. Zack's approach applies to more than baseball. For more on Zack Scott head to fourringsports.com "The information is rarely the problem. What degrades the call is what happens in the room when you commit: the pressure, the momentum, the consensus that formed before anyone stress-tested it, the voices that didn't push back hard enough." Zack Scott Zack is joined by Pete A Turner, Brian Wetzel and Cullen Chapron live on the Break It Down Show #BIDSball

Mike Cote is back to provide us wth an update on policy. As is always the case, the Trump administration is active and involved in many endeavors. The current Iranian situation is ever evolving, but calmer than a month ago. The Ukraine war continues to be relevant to the administration's goals. The upcoming NATO conference offers even more areas for discussion.

Charles Lachman is the author of six books: They Shall Not See the Dawn, Codename Nemo, Footsteps in the Snow, The Last Lincoln's, A Secret Life, and the crime novel, In the Name of the Law. He is also the executive producer of the nationally syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, History Channel, Lifetime, C-Span and other local and national media. He lives in New York City. This is Charles Lachman' s inaugural appearance on the Break It Down Show Get They Shall See the Dawn: amzn.to/4eIRzpq The Blurb from the Book: May 1945. The Reich is in ruins. Hitler is dead. Yet for the US Army's Counterintelligence Corps, the real war has just begun. They Shall Not See the Dawn is the true historical thriller following a unit of American agents, drawn from every walk of life, hunting Hitler's dangerous henchmen still at large and feared to be carrying their Führer's final political testament, orders for a guerrilla resistance, and plans for rocket and nuclear programs hidden in mountain strongholds. It was a race against time to capture World War II's most notorious Nazis before they could vanish or rally a new resistance.

From "I Love Your Smile" to "Saving Forever For You," Shanice has always carried that rare kind of R&B warmth—the kind that doesn't just play in your ears, it stays with you. A Grammy-nominated vocalist with a five-octave range, her journey moves gracefully from chart-topping success to Broadway history in Les Misérables, to timeless studio moments alongside Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Today, she continues to stay active and evolving—starring as Michelle Obama in 44—The Musical and performing in Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' "Nothing But Hits" Las Vegas residency. On this episode of Getting The Gig, Shanice reflects on longevity, reinvention, and what it means to keep showing up in music with heart, humility, and that unmistakable glow in her voice. Because some voices don't just last… they feel like home. Jon Leon Guerrero's Getting the Gig is a Break It Down Show Production brought to you by Producers, Jon Leon Guerrero, Larry Lemas and Pete A Turner

A former British HUMINT specialist and author of Think Like a Spy, Julian Fisher shares espionage tradecraft adapted for everyday leadership, influence, and alliance-building with Pete A Turner. The two former field operatives explore the skills of intelligence officers—reading people, elicitation, building authentic trust, and ethical persuasion—drawing from Fisher's and Pete's overseas operations, TV consulting (including Slow Horses), and training work. The conversation highlights how spies succeed through human connection rather than deceit, offering practical lessons for personal and professional life. A lively, insightful return visit packed with real-world spy insights. Sign up for Julian's next seminar at buy.stripe.com/8x25kD2aGe8E3Zf2ppcV202 Julian Fisher is the author of Think Like A Spy: Master the Nine Secret Skills of Influence and Leadership. A former British official operating overseas, Julian is a specialist in human intelligence (HUMINT). He is a keynote speaker, trainer and consultant. Julian also acts as technical advisor for productions in the espionage genre, including Apple TV+'s smash-hit Slow Horses. He was the lead-trainer on Channel 4's TV series Spies. theintelligencemaven.com This is Julian Fisher's latest return to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. If you want to buy Julian's book, and you should head to amzn.to/4p1Nwb6

Pete A Turner is our guest on the Break It Down Show. Brad Hutchings sits in to run a discussion founded in the topic of Affect vs Effect. Affects thinking drives results in a more powerful way. Emotions are an accelerant for culture. Cultural based decisions offer compulsion and reject design. Effect thinking anticipates a series of actions, tasks or outcomes that lead inexorably to a positive conclusion. The concept of Affect helps identify where work begins. It helps better control for missed outcomes. Desired affects aren't easy to collect. Still, they are impossible to benefit from if one is focused on effects. Emotions gathered by design are a powerful compulsion device.

Robert "Kool" Bell uniquely embodies longevity, innovation, and influence in popular music. As the founder, bassist, and driving force behind the legendary band Kool & the Gang, he helped create a catalog of timeless hits that have soundtracked generations, including "Celebration," "Ladies Night," "Cherish," and "Jungle Boogie." Across more than five decades, Kool & the Gang has earned Grammy recognition, sold millions of records worldwide, and become one of the most sampled groups in music history. Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero for the Getting the Gig Series of the Break It Down Show, produced by Pete A. Turner and Larry Lemas

Chris has always had a deep fascination with espionage. As a teenager, Chris met former KGB officer Oleg Gordievsky, and this inspired him to read as much as possible about how espionage really works. Chris's goal is to create realistic feeling spy dramas for film & television and he created the podcast as a way to further his own research and knowledge of the topic. Chris wrote and directed the highly acclaimed short spy film "The Dry Cleaner" which is now available on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Chris is currently developing a number of feature film and television scripts that revolve around the topics of the podcast. Chirs joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to talk about movies, Spies and his incredible podcast.

For decades, Dr. Gregory Williams has been recognized as one of the most distinctive voices in R&B. As the lead singer and creative force of the legendary group Switch, he helped create a catalog of timeless hits that showcased extraordinary musicianship, unforgettable harmonies, and a vocal style that influenced generations of artists. Beyond his accomplishments on stage, Dr. Williams has dedicated himself to education, mentorship, and community leadership, bringing the same passion to uplifting others that he brought to music. Dr. Williams joins us today to discuss his book, Switch, DeBarge, Motown and Me. Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero for the Getting the Gig Series of the Break It Down Show, produced by Pete A Turner and Larry Lemas

Chris Binch is a British veteran who joined 2 PARA at 17, serving 7 years with tours in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, the Balkans, and Afghanistan. He later worked in close protection in Iraq, anti-piracy, and as a firefighter. veterans-for-veterans.co.uk His Old Paratrooper Podcast delivers raw, no-frills chats with veterans and others. Motivated by losing friends to suicide across his high-stress careers, Chris aims to break mental health stigma—getting "big tough" soldiers to open up so everyday people feel it's okay to seek help, declutter the mind, and embrace camaraderie. This is Chris' 2nd visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Chris and Pete met at SPYQ 2025.

Ajit George joins Pete A Turner. Ajit and Pete were introduced by Liberté Press Founder Teresa Rodriguez. Pete, "When Teresa introduces me to someone, I get to meeting that person." Pete sent an immediate note to Ajit. The two discovered that they'd not only be in Bogota at the same time, but were going to be staying about 100 yards from each other, in a huge city that's about 600 square miles that's remarkable indeed. Ajit has done many things, he's from many places, and he knows incredible people. You are going to be blown away by how wonderful Ajit is and how closely aligned his to Pete. Let's get to know Ajit on the Break It Down Show

Former US Army Counterintelligence Agent Rick Hoppe returns to the Break It Down Show to talk more spy things with Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. Rick's book, Rick is an author. Beyond being a spy, he's a recognized expert in the process of national revolutions. Get Eight Stages: A Primer on Modern Revolution on Amazon at amzn.to/4elORpG Rick and Pete have a lot of time in combat zones. They actually overlapped at one point with Pete leaving-got fired-and Rick coming in to run the team. The CI world is small, but fractured. Two dudes with this level of spy experience are a rare and unique thing.

Nia Peeples is a true multi-hyphenate whose career has spanned music, television, movies, dance, and personal development. From her breakout role as Nicole Chapman on the hit series Fame to starring in Walker, Texas Ranger and building a successful career as a singer and performer, Nia has continually reinvented herself. Most recently, she has focused on transformational coaching, wellness retreats, and empowering people to live with greater purpose and authenticity while continuing to connect with audiences through speaking engagements and media appearances. Her upcoming book Dirty Dancing with the Divine: 5 Hidden Rhythms of the Body and Soul as One will be released soon and she discusses its meaning and purpose. Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero for the Getting the Gig Series of the Break It Down Show, produced by Pete A. Turner and Larry Lemas

Jim DeFelice writes incredible stories, he puts them in books. im is a NY Times #1 Best Selling author. His book. Amercian Sniper was made into the movie with the same name. Jim wrote, Code Name Johnny Walker. We're fans of his book West Like Lightning, the history of the Pony Express. Jim is one of our longest tenured guests. Jim's latest book is They Call us Lucky., Get DeFelice's They Called Us "Lucky" on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4vbvnKf The book's blurb: At first, they were "Lucky Lima." Infantryman Ruben Gallego and his brothers in Lima Company—3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, young men drawn from blue-collar towns, immigrant households, Navajo reservations—returned unscathed on patrol after patrol through the increasingly violent al Anbar region of Iraq. After two months, Lima didn't have a casualty, not a single Purple Heart, no injury worse than a blister. Then, in May 2005, Lima's fortunes flipped. Unknown to Ruben and his fellow grunts, al Anbar had recently become a haven for al Qaeda in Mesopotamia. The bin Laden-sponsored group had recruited radicals from all over the world for jihad against the Americans. On one fateful day, they were lured into a death house; the ambush cost the lives of two men, including a platoon sergeant. Two days later, Ruben's best friend, Jonathon Grant, died in an IED attack, along with several others. Events worsened from there. A disastrous operation in Haditha in August claimed the lives of thirteen Marines when an IED destroyed their amphibious vehicle. It was the worst single-day loss for the Marines since the 1983 Beirut bombings. By the time 3/25 went home in November, it had lost more men than any other single unit in the war. Forty-six Marines and two Navy Corpsmen serving with the battalion in Iraq were killed in action during their roughly nine-month activation. They Called Us "Lucky" details Ruben Gallego's journey and includes harrowing accounts of some of the war's most costly battles. It details the struggles and the successes of Ruben and the rest of Lima Company following Iraq, examining the complicated matter of PTSD. And it serves as a tribute to Ruben's fallen comrades, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Join Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale and Rational Policy's Mike Coté for a timely deep dive into the groundbreaking US-Iran peace accord. Fresh off the recent memorandum of understanding that halts hostilities, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and sets the stage for nuclear talks, they break down the deal's terms, strategic implications, potential pitfalls, and what it means for the Middle East and global energy markets. Pete A Turner is glad to welcome back Dr Amber Brittain-Hale and MIke Cote to the Break It Down Show

Andrew Vaughn joins host Pete A Turner and contributor Brad Hutchings to discuss the latest IT things, including AI, LLMs, Anthropic, agents, and just doing the work. There is much to discuss today! Andrew Vaughn leads CMIT Solutions of Glendale, helping law firms and healthcare organizations reduce downtime, strengthen cybersecurity, and stay ahead of compliance risk. Andrew and his team build proactive, observable IT environments backed by 24/7 monitoring and national resources—so your business stays secure, operational, and predictable. Despite all the excitement about AI and agents, this is work that still has to be done! Brad Hutchings makes the Mmojo Appliance, which helps you make AI tokens at home. Brad helps his clients understand what large language models actually do and are actually useful for, allowing them to feel delight and avoid frustration.

Randy Oglesby is welcome to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Randy's most recently had a supporting role as President Jim Bragg on the Apple TV series, For All Mankind and has guest starred in many television shows series among them all the David E. Kelly shows and played a record 7 combined different characters from Star Trek, Next Generation to Enterprise and had a supporting role in the HBO telefilm, Path To War starring Michael Gambon, Donald Sutherland and Alec Baldwin. Oglesby has also had recurring roles are in the series Godless, Strange Angels and Sharp Objects. His feature film credits include Pale Rider starring Clint Eastwood, Independence Day starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman, Pearl Harbor starring Ben Affleck, The Lone Ranger starring Armie Hammer, Path to War, Patch Adams starring Robin Williams, Liar, Liar starring Jim Carrey and The Island starring Ewan McGregor.

Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale, PhD in Global Leadership and Change from Pepperdine, is a geopolitical strategist, scholar-practitioner, and Director of Strategic Research at BrainStates Inc. A returning guest on Pete A Turner's Break It Down Show, she brings sharp analysis on foreign policy, diplomacy, and global security. In the upcoming episode, Amber and Pete will break down President Trump's recent Meet the Press interview—covering Iran, leadership decisions, and international dynamics—with her signature insightful, optimistic perspective. Brittain-Hale's academic credentials are the exact ones we need to help us see what was happening when Kristen Welker sat with President Donald Trump.

What is the cost of undermining old, calcified systems? The next great idea also has costs. When the Trump Administration seeks to change how the world negotiates, there are benefits and costs. The UN, is recognized as never living up to the dream...but a deal making president who has a limited time in office and influence...can that be a better way to reliably and repeatedly make the deals that make the peace? And what if the longer tenured leaders don't abide by a deal when it no longer makes sense? Scott Richards returns to hang with Pete A Turner and discuss these concepts on the Break It Down Show

"Brunt grew up near Philadelphia where he attended The Haverford School and graduated from Duke University. He was formerly a management consultant for the information tech company, Booz Allen & Hamilton, and served as a director with Idealab!. However, he's best known for his position as CEO and president of the Florida-based security software company Authentium, Inc… …A year later, he would leave the company to focus on another passion of his: writing."—Marie Claire douglasbrunt-author.com Get The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel https://amzn.to/3PbVTnn Here's the blurb from Douglas' book: With the exception of the tsar, Emanuel Nobel was likely the wealthiest man in early twentieth-century Russia, and one of the wealthiest in the world. Over three generations, he and his family grew the Russian petroleum industry into a behemoth that surpassed even John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. The Nobels imported the best practices from America and improved on them, transforming every aspect of the industry. Though Emanuel's uncle Alfred would become world famous thanks to his creation of the Nobel Prize, the even more successful Nobels in Russia have been largely forgotten. The reason why is one of history's most gripping untold stories. Working in the oil fields of southern Russia at the same time as Emanuel was a troubled young man from a peasant family in Georgia. Though educated to be a priest, he took a different path when he discovered the revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx. In and out of prison in Siberia, charismatic and committed, always at the center of a fight, this young man would become known to the world as Joseph Stalin, a leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and eventually one of the most brutal dictators in history. Directly in Stalin's crosshairs was Emanuel Nobel, who represented everything Stalin despised about capitalism. As the world turned upside down, Emanuel began to plan a life-or-death escape from Russia. But would he make it out in time? And what would be the fate of the immense empire he and his family had built?

Derek Allen (known professionally as DOA) has built a reputation on precision, feel, and versatility. Respected in the music industry as a world class bassist, producer, songwriter, and musical director. DOA moves comfortably between funk, R&B, jazz, and contemporary soul without losing the pocket that anchors great music. His work with artists including Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, TLC, and Bobby Brown reflects an instinct for serving the song and the artist first. Over the years, that consistency has made him a trusted collaborator in the studio and on live productions alike. In this conversation, Allen discusses musicianship, preparation, longevity, and the craft behind professional performance. Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero for the Getting the Gig Series of the Break It Down Show, produced by Pete A. Turner and Larry Lemas. Derek Allen (DOA) recounts starting as an 8-year-old quartet bassist in Sacramento, struggling in LA, then touring with Shalamar, Troop, Karen White, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation, Bobby Brown, and more. He highlights faith, brotherhood, perseverance, and owning your value.

Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart 30th Anniversary - Some of our favorite guests are bigger than their own careers. Taylor Dayne is one of these people...her music has become "our song" for millions of people; she literally sings people into love. Whether it's Love Will Lead You Back or Tell it To My Heart...you're instantly familiar with the words, the groove and the place you were at with that special someone; She's magic For all Taylor Dayne news, dates, music or autographed copies of her book, hit up TaylorDayne.com Get Tell It To My Heart on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4uSqi9A Taylor joins Pete A Turner and Jon Leon Guerrero for a fun chat about Taylor's career. Taylor being on the Break It Down Show is the good news...the GREAT news is that, Taylor is always on tour somewhere (insert appropriate COVID caveat here) Please watch: "James Rickards - LIVE on BIDS: The New Great Depression, Currency Wars" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkELlnM14gg --~-- Another Music Icon joined us on the Break It Down Show here's Sly Stone https://youtu.be/koP3q4770ds Get Taylor Dayne's book Tell It To My Heart https://amzn.to/3epMlh1 Haiku Tell It To My Heart We heard it and fell in love Love will bring you back Similar episodes: Dexter Holland https://youtu.be/eHLmW715EP8 Bryce Vine https://youtu.be/U7EKljvdHIc Dave Best https://youtu.be/S2IaNLumljE Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org​ Executive Producer/Host/Intro: Pete A. Turner https://youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev ​ ​​​​https://youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg ​The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of topics. Get in contact with Pete at www.peteaturner.com www.breakitdownshow.com Interview, new podcast episode, experts, expertise. New Interview, 5 new shows a week. Great new podcast episodes.

Stitch Duran is a multi-Hall of Famer. Duran is the American Dream. He slid is money across the table and went all in on Las Vegas and a career as a "Cut Man" boxing. Duran became one of the biggest names in the sport. He's work legendary boxing matches; he's earned the respect of fighters and is now having his story captured on the Silver Screen. Duran is already famous for being THE guy to hire for fight films. He's been a part of the Rocky Franchise for several of the Creed films. What a career!!! Get Stitch's book, "From the Fields to the Garden: The Life of Stitch Duran" on Amazon at amzn.to/4msr60P Duran joins Pete A Turner in a special onsite episode of the Break It Down Show. We're featuring Ron J Jackson as host. This show is part of our series of shows featuring boxing as a subject. The ultimate goal is the create a body of work while Ron, Pete and the City of Benicia work on filming Fight to the Finish.

Jon Leon Guerrero has picked up his work load at the Break It Down Show. His focus is directed at musicians and folks from that industry. The BIDS series is called, "Getting the Gig." With guests like The D.O.C, the Chucks: Chuck D and Chuckii Booker, Deniece Pearson with Five Star, Felton Pilate with Con Funk Shun and Robin S, Jon is at the tip of the spear when it comes to understanding the intricacies of entering and climbing in the music business. Pete A Turner hosts this episode of the Break It Down Show to explore the concept of Getting the Gig, plus understanding what Jon has in store for us...and how does it apply to the world you work in.

Tim Brown is a New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning national sports columnist covering Major League Baseball, most recently at Yahoo! Sports for nearly 15 years. He formerly served as a national baseball columnist at The Los Angeles Times and freelanced for The Wall Street Journal. Earlier in his career, he worked as a sports reporter at The Star-Ledger, the Cincinnati Enquirer, and the Los Angeles Daily News. Pete A Turner and Brian Wetzel are proud to welcome Tim Brown and his fabulous book to the Break It Down Show. Get Nolan: The Singular Life of an American Original on Amazon at amzn.to/4dwTD1N The blub from the book: Nolan Ryan was the hero to two of America's biggest institutions: Texas and baseball. Nolan is an exploration of God, family, baseball, and America—and a tribute to one of the greatest pitchers to ever step on the mound. He grew up in the small, hard town of Alvin, Texas, was graced with a fastball, and fell in love with a woman named Ruth, then honored all three in his pursuit of hardball perfection. Alongside Nolan's personal story, renowned sportswriter Tim Brown offers a thoughtful, deeply researched history of baseball in the Lone Star State, and an unforgettable account of three glorious decades in the Major Leagues. Nolan Ryan's story is about dominating on the field, then growing old in the game, then just plain growing old. It's about the man who has become a symbol of the game at its best, the way it used to be. It's about deeds over words. About cattle matching the hat. About fastballs over all else. Nolan makes the case that there has never been another like him. And there won't be again.

Dr Amber Brittain-Hale returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. We'll be doing an update on Amber's thoughts on the recent US delegation that visited China...led by President's Xi and Trump. Also, Iran news is constant and breaking. Pete A Turner presents Dr Amber Brittain-Hale on the Break It Down Show

Mitch Ferguson returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Mitch and Pete are joined by Brad Hutchings. This current event epsiode looks at the explosion of Data Centers, Economics, the forthcoming SpaceX IPO and how it all goes together. Follow Mitch Ferguson on X @mitchabides or Brad Hutchings on X @bradhutchings also visit mmojo.net to learn how you can get yoru own private, personal, free token generating AI, LLM and Agent device.

Jon Leon Guerrero's Getting the Gig series continues with our latest guest, Hall of Famer, Chuck D. Chuck has dropped a new album titled, Dope No Country for Old Men . Get Dope at a record store near you. Chuck has also released a magazine called Rap Central Station available here. https://rapcentralstation.net/ Chuck D is best known as a founding member of Public Enemy and a torchbearer of social conscious hip hop. His new project, a collaboration with a fellow legend and RRHoFamer John Densmore, is so appropriately called doPE. It's written as a mash up of the doors and PE. Their debut album, no country for old men, blends spoken word, lush groovy rhythm and raw social commentary to bring together generations of rebellion and reflection. Pete A Turner and his Break It Down Show are proud to present Chuck D and Jon Leon Guerrero

Rick Hoppe is a former US Army Counterintelligence agent turned author. This makes Rick a perfect guest for Ken Orrock and Pete A Turner. The Break It Down Show loves to feature these reluctant and hard to find specialists from the intel world. Rick's next book is about to drop into pre-sales.

Pete A Turner's Break It Down Show presents another "Getting the Gig," episode with host Jon Leon Guerrero. L'Trimm members Tigra and Bunny have delighted audiences for decades. Their fun song, the "Cars that go Boom" is a get up and dance classic. Cars that go Boom is a genre defining hit that remains relevant today. Follow Lady Tigra and Bunny on Instagram at @LTrimmOfficial Tigra and Buddy were young when they signed at 15 and 16. Their early success denied them some of the normal trappings of youth. However, they also go to tour with acts like De La Soul, Will Smith, and Two Live Crew. Tigra and Bunny are back at it. Their latest song Guillotine marks a new era of L'Trimm success. Some of the joy the ladies are bringing is a result of a resurgence borne on TikTok.

Welcome to the newest episode of the Break It Down Show with host Pete A. Turner and author Ron Jackson. Today, we'll take our audience back to October 1967 when two Washington cowboys set off in search of the legendary creature, Bigfoot. Get The Ride on Amazon at amzn.to/4cTV4bw They venture into a rugged and remote wilderness on horseback and capture arguably the most scrutinized film footage of all-time - footage that captured a giant, hair-covered bipedal creature. From the beginning, the authenticity of the subject in the film has been debated by experts and enthusiasts from all walks of life. Today, it is known as the Patterson-Gimlin Film and it is once again in the spotlight thanks to a new, controversial documentary, Capturing Bigfoot. We'll explore why this documentary has created buzz and harken back to how this film captured the world's imagination.

MIke Cote joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to discuss the current and recent situation in the US/Iraq/Israel conflict. With a tenuous 2-way ceasefire in the balance, Vice President JD Vance is in direct negotiations with the current heads of the Iranian government. President Trump primary stipulation demands that Iran maintain no capacity for developing nuclear weapons. Mike and Pete discuss what might lie ahead and what has already happened on the Break It Down Show

Ken Orrock returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner to discuss counterintelligence operations. It's often true that counterintelligence agents are thrust into situations that one cannot prepare for. The list of situations, task forces and teams is endless. Infiltration of groups is a special area that any new team/agent must master. Pete and Ken are seasoned CI agents with years of field experience. This episode features SpyQ expertise.

During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than 1 percent are still alive. The Last of the Old Breed is an unprecedented oral history of the final living United States Marines from World War II, featuring over 130 veterans, ranging in age from 90 to 103. Told in harrowing detail, the witnesses reveal the brutal reality of combat against a fanatical enemy and the heavy toll it took on their post-war lives. Get The Last of the Old Breed on Amazon at amzn.to/47Ldusa From retirement facilities, veteran's hospitals, and modest homes across the country, the last witnesses opened up about the war like never before, determined to leave an honest account for future generations. For many of the veterans, this was the first – and final – time telling their stories. The Last of the Old Breed is a rare, unvarnished look at the Pacific War, in the words of those who were there. These are the stories that could not be told – until now.

The Pitching Ninja joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. Rob Friedman has turned himself into a world class pitching coach, analyist and X/YouTube account. His work is a smash success. His latest smash is his book "Unhittable" which chronicles the rapid changes in how MLB pitchers approach the craft. Unhittable: How Technology, Mavericks, and Innovators Engineered Baseball's New Era of Pitching Dominance amzn.to/4tqBcCj Can Tarik Skubal three-peat as AL Cy Young? After winning Rookie of the Year and his first Cy Young, how does Paul Skenes get even nastier? Can Jacob deGrom crack 200 strikeouts again? How will Spencer Strider approach his return to dominance? Which pitchers stand to gain the most from an automated strike zone? And what separates Shohei Ohtani's approach to training from everyone else—why is he the outlier? If you're asking questions like these as the season approaches, Unhittable is just what you've been looking for to prep for Opening Day. Pitching dominates baseball as never before. Spin rate, sweepers, 105 mph fastballs—all have become standard when evaluating pitching arms and techniques and are familiar lingo in discussion and analysis of the game. Gone is the era of the swaggering power hitters. Batting averages are close to the deadball era; team records for strikeouts are broken and then broken again. The game has fundamentally changed, and hitters may never catch up.

Dr Amber Brittain-Hale is back on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Amber and Pete are discussing the ongoing US & Israel vs Iran conflict. Among the things to discuss is the evolving relationship between the US and NATO. There is movement at the top of the Pete Hegseth's Dept of War as he swaps out his Chief of Staff. Finally, Amber provides us with some thoughts on post war, post Trump results from the chosen conflicts from 2025 and 2026. Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale joins Pete A Turner for a rich, optimistic conversation on leadership, global connections, and institutional reform.Amber shares her delight connecting through Pepperdine events, praising the university's focus on values-driven Christian leadership and preparing graduates to tackle complex world issues. The pair reflects on how history compresses—WWII feels recent when linked to family stories—reminding us today's frantic moments aren't as unprecedented as they seem.They explore the "dryer effect": how disparate threads (Venezuela-Cuba-China-Iran, Somaliland recognition, al-Shabaab funding via Minnesota fraud networks, California's massive COVID unemployment grift) tangle together through money flows and competing interests. Fraud in California alone rivals the GDP of many nations, highlighting waste over infrastructure.Amber and Pete discuss money's constant velocity, layered competitions in war and geopolitics, and the challenge of discerning truth amid conflicting viewpoints. They examine NATO's tensions—Europe denying overflight and basing rights while expecting U.S. support—questioning alliances without alignment. Trump's direct style, Greenland interest, and energy independence push a reform agenda, favoring nimble new structures like a potential Board of Peace over failing bodies like the UN.Both express optimism: abundance-minded energy policy, Abraham Accords expansion, and institutional reexamination can drive stability and prosperity. Amber praises clear-eyed leadership that prioritizes sovereignty and results, even amid discomfort from reform.A positive, insightful episode blending big-picture strategy with grounded realism—full of hope that creative solutions and aligned action can build a better world.