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Donnelly Wilkes - Code Red Fallujah - Dr Donnelly Wilkes joined the Navy prior to 9/11. At the time, it seemed like a great way to serve his country and maybe see a few things. Then the War on Terror broke out and just prior to Dr Wilkes completing all of his physician training, he deployed. Get Code Red Fallujah on Amazon at amzn.to/3i0C6UQ Yes, he was a doctor, but the Marines needed help so off he went, to an aid station as close to the front lines during the battle of Fallujah as they dared. But it still wasn't close enough to save all the Marines in 2004. Pete A Turner gets Donnelly to open up like few others have...get the incredibly gripping story of a doctor deployed. ​For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/Q5dnxRVpv2Q​ Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Tearing down the street The Golden Hour times flies He fights to save lives Similar episodes: Andrews

Dr. Ian Jenkins - Three Men and a Family, Polyamory Throuple Thrives - As a closeted teen, Ian wondered if he would ever be able to live openly with a male partner. Years later, he had not one but two partners in a polyamorous Throuple—what more could he ask for? But something was still missing. Get Ian's memoir on Amazon: amzn.to/3ymyjpy Join Ian and his partners, Alan and Jeremy, as they embark on a sometimes hilarious, sometimes tearful quest to become parents. They run the gauntlet: IVF failures, the threat of Zika virus, the urgent hunt for a new doctor, pregnancy-threatening bleeds, costly legal battles and a reluctant superior court judge. Ultimately the grace of women—embryo donors, their egg donor, their surrogate, even a surprise milk donor—allow them to complete their family with one perfect girl, and become the first polyamorous family ever named as the legal parents of a child. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/sUiHfMGh4e8​ Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a mont

Victoria Gordon – Pilot Season, Behind the Times - A native of Los Angeles, Victoria got her start as a violinist. She later transitioned to singing and acting before adding behind-the-scenes creative roles to her growing résumé. She is the recipient of the IFS Film Festival Vanguard Award for Breakthrough Performance for her work as writer, producer, and star of the indie pilot BEHIND THE TIMES. Her film and television projects have received more than a million views online and awards at film festivals throughout the US and Europe. Get more information on Victoria at thevictoriagordon.com The lovely Victoria shares on where she sees herself in 20 years, her goal to be multitalented, her upcoming project Pilot Season, the importance of practical experience, how did she get to sing cabaret and more in this episode of your favorite show, BIDS! For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/BD6iaTWh7Kc Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of

Richard Titus - The Future and Bitcoin - Richard Titus is a fascinating dude. He's a Fellow of the Royals Society for the Arts, which is overseen by Princess Anne of Great Britain. He's also a filmmaker, an entrepreneur, and the kind of guy that's worked inside the most modern businesses in the world. When it comes to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, Richard has a lot to offer us in terms of being a guest. His vision, his insider's view of things lets us understand, it's not IF, about crypto, but rather how we will work with it...it's here to stay. and Richard let's us know why. ​For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/TRCKwEvQC8o​ Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Here is the Future It's our money perfected Value realized Similar episodes: Richard Titus youtu.be/lMSCVDB6PVY David Norman youtu.be/8yHV7gL6nYc Kris Duggan youtu.be/1py32NMknX8 Join us in supporting Save

Teresa Van Woy - Wildflower: A Tale of Transcendence - Teresa was on a family vacation with her family to the west coast. Once they arrived their mom decided to rip the family apart. Her father was sent home with one set of kids, Teresa and some younger siblings were to stay in San Francisco with their mother. BUY! Wildflower on Amazon at amzn.to/2L2w5Jg But Mom wasn't sane, she was incapable of loving Teresa. This story of pain then transcendence is remarkable and ultimately, Teresa evolves into a talented doctor, artist and now an author with her book Wildflower: A Tale of Transcendence. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/eE9GCZg3Xjc​ Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku A girl on her own The streets saner than her mom Teresa transcends Similar episodes: Gregg Hurwitz youtu.be/bNoM--TAD2M David Norman youtu.be/8yHV7gL6nYc Nathan Gorenstein youtu.be/VHP0mDj1c

Dan Grazier - POGO, Getting Smart on Modern Combat - Mr. Grazier, a former Marine Corps captain, served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan during the War on Terror. His various assignments in uniform included tours with 2nd Tank Battalion in Camp Lejeune, NC, and 1st Tank Battalion in Twentynine Palms, CA. Prior to his time in the Marine Corps he worked as a television journalist in Maryland and Missouri. He covered nearly every type of story imaginable, from breaking news to long-form investigative pieces. Check out all of Dan's work on POGO at: pogo.org/about/people/dan-grazier/ Our host Pete and guest Dan go at it and make for a rich conversation which will help the audience "brush up" on their military knowledge, and get a feel of the current situation in the military and politics, its problems, and personal experience of this episode's military duo. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/mBHF3IF0148 ​Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.l

Gregg Hurwitz - Orphan X, Evan Smoak and a New Novel - Gregg Hurwitz is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels, including the #1 international bestseller Orphan X, the first in a series of thrillers featuring Evan Smoak. He has also written young adult novels: The Rains and its sequel, The Last Chance. Hurwitz's books have been shortlisted for numerous literary awards, graced top ten lists, and have been translated into twenty-eight languages. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/bNoM--TAD2M Hurwitz is also a New York Times bestselling comic book writer, having penned stories for Marvel (Wolverine, The Punisher) and DC (Batman). Additionally, he has written screenplays for many major studios and written, developed, and produced television for various networks. Get his latest book Prodigal Son: An Orphan X Novel at: amzn.to/3y2fvvM In his second time as a guest, Greg talks about what are his 10 commandments in writing, having conversations with important people, how

Sebastian Junger - Freedom - Sebastian Junger has spent decades describing some of the most challenging environments. Fishing in a storm off the Flemish Cap in Perfect Storm. Combat operations at remote outposts in Afghanistan...and a series of shorter books that examine the human condition. Previously, Sebastian released Tribe describing the struggle military members endure as they regear for regular life. Get Sebastian Junger's Freedom - amzn.to/2UMSkao The latest book is called Freedom. It chronicles a long ruck march Sebastian and his friend did covering a distance from DC to Pittsburgh. Their path took them along ancient passageways as well as current train routes. Pete A Turner and Scott Huesing host this fun chat. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/cQGsNKW_Rt8 ​Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​​​Haiku He walks the train tracks The undercover Hobo He's Wha

Johnny Walker - Code Name Johnny Walker Movie in 2022 - Johnny Walker and Pete A Turner have known one another for nearly 20 years. They first met while Pete was deployed to Mosul Iraq. Johnny worked as an interpreter for Pete...oddly, somehow a Navy SEAL Senior Chief knew Pete from his days as a CFSO instructor. That paid off in spades when the SEALs left Mosul, and handed Johnny over to Pete. Get Johnny's incredible book "Code Name Johnny Walker "amzn.to/3qhXx5M" In Mosul, Johnny and Pete REDACTED for the US forces while REDACTED. They worked on operation REDACTED and spend time REDACTED and visited REDACTED with the REDACTED for about REDACTED. Johnny's movie about his life, and his book Code Name Johnny Walker is being made now...and should be out by Summer 2022. We can't wait. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/Z7Z5RPjVVXQ ​Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​

Jim Belcher - Surviving the USS Indianapolis and Healing - July 30, 1945, a torpedo from Japanese submarine I-58 sunk the USS Indianapolis. The ship sank in minutes taking a quarter of her crew with her. Among the men that survived, the attack was Jim Belcher. Just over a month later, the war was over, I-59 surrendered and Jim was reassigned to duty in Japan. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/Nm7MJwpJ-Ds Here's our episode with Harold Bray who is a survivor of the USS Indianapolis' sinking youtu.be/bSuxslPiw2M When the Indy sank it altered lives, even those that were not born yet. In Japan, Jim met, fell in love with and married a young Japanese girl named Toyoko. This love story resulted in a long marriage and a son named Jim Jr. In 2001 Jim Sr passed away, but Jim Jr was only beginning his journey as part of the Indy's legacy. Of the 316 that survived, less than 10 are left. Jim looks after the men, their legacy and continues to help keep the story of the Indy alive. Find out more about

Gina L Osborn - Leading Like a Lady - Gina L Osborn is a retired FBI agent, who started her career as an Army Counterintelligence Special Agent. That means that Pete A Turner, also an Army CI agent is gonna have a ball talking with Gina. While in the FBI, Gina worked organized crime...and saw enough action that she was never bored. Gina hosts two podcasts. Lead Like a Lady, which features successful women who lead at the top of their profession. She's also the creator and host of Behind the Crime Scene a true-crime podcast that focuses on the people who work on the biggest cases in American history. ​For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/9aQNQ1Zj-XM Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Behind the Crime Scene Gina sits with our guy Pete Two agents talk shop Similar episodes: Gina Kundinger-Smith - youtu.be/jMluMt8386U Robin Dreeke - youtu.be/ZH1umas9NxE Roman Robe

Dr. Thomas Jordan – Love Life Learning Center - Dr. Thomas Jordan has helped thousands of individuals and couples enjoy more fulfilling relationships and experience more satisfying, longer-lasting love lives as a psychotherapist for the past 33 years. He is the author of a breakthrough book Learning to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life. Get his book: Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life: amzn.to/3gRpe2t You're gonna LOVE this episode about love in which Dr. Jordan elaborates on many aspects, such as unhealthy relationships, familiarity, the un-learning method, tips on how to nurture a relationship in middle age, the damage from control in relationships, making sure you're friends with your significant other and more. Check out lovelifelearningcenter.com For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/9NdJJJyf7Is Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting

Chris Tapp – The Cold Stares, Hard Times - Formed in 2010 after the duo had spent a number of years in other bands, Chris Tapp and Brian Mullins got together for the sole reason to just jam. No preconceived notions on what the project should be. Just do what comes naturally. The result is a hard rocking, story-based brand of rock and roll that is sung from the soul. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/IIYevYelIf8 Pete with his never simple questions incites Chris to talk about why they're a twosome, whether they write songs having the live performance in mind, how open are they to outside production, making money out of music now vs. the 70-80s, delegating responsibilities to others and more. Get more of the band on: thecoldstares.com Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ Haiku Hard rock from the soul A quite powerful twosome The Cold Stares are Hot Similar episodes:

Lou Perez – We the Internet TV - Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of Webby Award-winning We the Internet TV. He hosts The Lou Perez Podcast. Lou began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. Find out more about Lou on: thelouperez.com Lou, with Pete and Matt Balaker. Talking about his first job writing erotic fiction, arguing with trolls that lead to an intervention from his wife, his new sketches and podcast, and a lot of zig-zagging through subjects. A very casual interview/conversation. A convers-view?! For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/QTLuptvTDBw These comedy shows are sponsored by Save the Brave and supporting Bastards Canteen in Temecula Ca. Once we're able, Bastards and Save the Brave will host live comedy at the Temecula club. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting

Brad Johnson - Current Events from the Intelligence Community - Brad founded an organization called the Americans for Intelligence Reform. Pete A Turner and Brad both worked in the Intelligence Community. Brad was a station chief for the CIA, and Pete a US Army Counterintelligence agent. What their experience gives us is a practical ground truth-focused reality about the intelligence collection, organizations, and capabilities of the US. One of the realities Brad discusses is the pervasive and corrosive impact of politics in the intelligence community. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/4Het0YZSiEA ​Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Spy vs a Spy A CIA station chief A dose of the truth Similar episodes: ​Brad Johnson youtu.be/IZTFvlaXeb8 Jack Devine youtu.be/f9Biwv98HHQ Erik Kleinsmith youtu.be/f9Biwv98HHQ Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PT

The DOC - The Celebrity Softball Classic - DOC is a plank holding member of the rap genre. His lyrics drove the sounds and style of NWA and the associated acts from that era of rap. DOC remains constant friends with Dr Dre and Ice Cube. What a treat to have DOC on the show! For more info AND tickets to the Celebrity Softball Classic head to celebritysoftballclassic.org The 2021 Celebrity Softball Classic is BACK and in person in 2021 at Globe Life stadium. The Rangers are proud to host this charity event that TK Tim Klund puts on annually. Each year the Classic supports charities...this year it's Folds of Honor - foldsofhonor.org and Vets for Child Rescue - www.vets4childrescue.org For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/e08ALLVFB54 ​Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku It's Funky Enough Celebrity Classic Game DOC goes Yard Similar episodes: ​Dres Pt 1 youtu.be/QCR

Eddie Wright – Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof - Eddie Wright is a retired USMC. During the First Battle of Fallujah, Eddie was a corporal leading Marines into combat. Sensing danger, his unit stopped and a fight began. As bullets ripped through the area, an insurgent fired an RPG. The explosion blew his helmet and safety glasses off and rupturing his left eardrum, along with blowing off his two hands. Eddie rehabilitated and returned to duty as a double amputee. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/KR9SLhPeIzc On BIDS Eddie, joined by Pete and Scott, explains what a recon marine is, how alone you can be in a six man team, discusses why we shouldn't shy away from traumatic experiences and embrace them in order to move forward. Also, Eddie has an upcoming podcast, so stay tuned. Follow Eddie at: instagram.com/e5whiskey Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Eddie Wri

Kaleo and Melanie Wassman – Rebel and Muse - Singer/Songwriter/Pepper Frontman Kaleo Wassman has been playing out live for over 20 years. Kaleo and his wife Melanie Wassman have managed to fall even deeper in love in 2020 as they focused on positive areas of growth. Between running a record label, Outlaw records, selling their own wine a solo music career AND fronting a successful band Pepper life doesn't get more complete. Check out their site rebelandmuse.com as well as their podcast. Jon Leon Guerrero and Pete A Turner host this episode of BIDS, where they give space to the guests to talk about how they met, how Melanie got Kaleo into yoga, they talk Jamaican reggae, pivoting and recreating how they do business, their online wine events, their podcast and if you wanna hear more hit play. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/NOOwnii3r5w Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the

Alexandre Franchi – Happy Face, The Wild Hunt Director - Alexandre Franchi is a Canadian film director from Quebec. He is most noted for his 2009 film The Wild Hunt, which won the award for Best Canadian First Feature Film at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival and was named to the annual Canada's Top Ten list of the year's best Canadian films in 2009. He previously directed the short films Chimère, Fata Morgana, Terminal Venus, Love Junket, and Troll Concerto. His second feature film, Happy Face, was released in 2018. You gotta watch Happy Face at amzn.to/3yvrR0D On this BIDS ep, Pete and Alexandre talk about his movie Happy Face, the casting of ER Ruiz (who was planned as guest but had technical problems), Alex's personal connection with the film, respectfully working with people with disfigurements, his stance on production vs perfection, his other project based on a hospital anecdote from his life and more. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/zTNsTxw_1CE Please support the Break

Mitzi Perdue - Human Trafficking, Win This Fight - Mitzi Perdue comes from the Perdue family. She works today doing, well what doesn't she do...she's a speaker, author, spokesperson...she's a force of nature, and you are going to love Mitzi!!! For more on Mitzi's work head to mitziperdue.com Pete A Turner, the Break It Down Show, and a lot of veterans are passionate about fighting Human Trafficking. Turns out Mitzi agrees and supports the efforts of Win This Fight who fight. On a strange note, the words #saveourchildren which is used by folks battling human trafficking within the US. The folks at Veterans for Child Rescue are routinely banned from publishing and shadowbanned. We're not sure why this is...but TK, TK's Verve brands are all frequently throttled or removed. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/60NCe9Q85Xg Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​​Haiku Human