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Richard Kaufman - The Comeback Coach - The Petes are back and bringing with them the incredible life of Richard Kaufman the Comeback Coach. Looking at Richards's life today reveals a well-grounded gracious adult who's clearly in a good place. His podcast is a success; he's lauded for his business. Yet, it wasn't always that way. Richard battled himself for years. See richardkaufman.net Listen to Richard Kaufman's podcast on Audible at adbl.co/3iMxXCb Get his book A heroes Journey here: amzn.to/3c5WJMo Get a SWEDE Shirt at pete-koch.myshopify.com We'll find out all about it in this episode of the Break It Down Show, and among the other wisdom that you can learn from Richard, he says one hell of a motto. (Hint - it's in the haiku). ​For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/1k2vW7QqFek​ 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 goal is a dream But then you add a deadline

Sonya Morton-Firth – The Sonya Morton-Firth Show - We're all battling to sort out what's next. Along the way we meet some incredible people who have a back for lighting the path. Sonya Morton-Firth is one of those path lighters. She's battled adversity, pushed herself to the heights of several professions. Check out Sonya on her website sonyamortonfirth.com Check out her show's Youtube channel: bit.ly/3laH6YE A fellow podcaster, Sonya joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to talk about life, COVID and pivoting like a pro. 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! For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/yiREHq8DVME ​Haiku Fellow podcaster But this one has abs - respect She talks the talk too! Similar episodes: Shauna "Doc" Springer - youtu.be/8rPkQ0LFWj4 Tracy Lalonde - youtu.be/J-DHV0m9Jnk Cat Connor - youtu.be/DLA8P4sxaW0 Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we bat

David S Cochran - Deploying to Emergencies, Saving Lives - David S. Cochran is a Philadelphia native and a graduate from the University of South Carolina, class of '18. With hopes of pursuing a career in medicine, David is currently working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the City of Brotherly Love. For more information head to davidscochran.com Get David's books on Amazon at: amzn.to/3f1zi7x In his first time as a guest, David shares how he has recently returned from two five-week FEMA deployments to NYC and south Texas, where he found himself working as much as 16 hours every day for pandemic relief efforts. Though it has been exhausting, David utilized writing as an outlet to relieve his stress. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/vQvtZbFAYD0​ 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 EMT's his call Help people, you before me There's honor in that Sim

Tracy LaLonde – The Joychiever Journey - Tracy LaLonde is an overachiever, business development coach, and professional speaker with 28 years of experience in professional public speaking and 20 years in the legal industry. At the peak of overachieving, Tracy traveled 40 weeks per year. Exhausted and conflicted, Tracy left her company to go on a Joy Journey. She founded Joychiever to help other overachievers discover their unique path, define their joy, and apply their ambition to achieve a balanced, happy life. Learn more about becoming a Joychiever at joychiever.com Get Tracy's book on Amazon at: amzn.to/3l33fIl As our guest, Tracy talks about self-awareness in today's young generation, what made her want to write the book, learning to find joy in every moment, how we can retrain our brain to find joy, and other ways of bringing joy in our lives. We say hitting "play episode" is one of them. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/3pPkrjr All of the money you

Doc Shauna Springer - Beyond The Military - Shauna "Doc" Springer is a best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. She is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and the co-author of BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader's Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. Get Beyond the Military on Amazon at: amzn.to/3nNEgGA Get more on Shauna at: docshaunaspringer.com 2020 was hard on everyone mentally. There's lots to be learned from Doc Springer as she helps us trim back the things that seek to bury us. Enjoy this therapeutic episode that anyone, not just veterans, can enjoy. 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! For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/aqrZ0b-kD_w ​Haiku Instead of Dr. The veterans trust a "Doc" Her rightful prefi

John Bonzo Butler - Lasso the Moon and Madeleine Marsh - John "Bonzo" Butler is a multi-instrumentalist. He comes to us through our dear friend Wes Maebe. Among the many things Bonzo has done is co-found the Lasso The Moon project. As COVID locked down live music, folks in the London scene wanted to continue doing what they love. John Dunn is a fellow Lasso the Moon project member. John usually lays down the beginnings of the songs that eventually become the covers for the project's published covers. Thus, the Lasso the Moon isolation sessions were born. The crew has covered, Paul McCartney, Rush, Elvis Costello, the Black Crowes and more. Watch all of the LTM videos on Youtube here tinyurl.com/3acxtmmz This is a very relaxed episode between friends who all love music. The Johns (being one Jon short – our own Jon LG), Wes and OL Pedro as the catalyst for great conversation. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/EAZP_TmHMGs Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription t

Frank Agin - AmSpirit Business Connections - Frank Agin is the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, where he works to empower entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals around the country to become more successful through networking. In addition, he is a "sought after" speaker and consultant to companies and organizations on topics related to professional networking and business relationship development. Get more on Frank at: frankagin.com Get more on amspirit on amspirit.com Being a fellow podcaster himself, Frank talks about why he brings 5 business cards to a 100-person meeting, how he sorts out who's worthy of his time, where does he go next with his podcast and more. ​For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/_Y33l3aWBt4​ 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 Five cards to meetings Those are real connections That's the AmSpirit! Sim

Joe Posnanski - The Baseball 100 - Joe Posnanski has been named Sportswriter of the year by 5 different organizations. He's widely recognized as the best sportswriter of his generation. His latest book is a history called Baseball 100. Joe has worked on this project for years, slowly evolving it and crafting into it's current form. An 808 page opus of biographical baseball essays. Get Baseball 100 on Amazon amzn.to/3BhxBfI If you've got a baseball lover in the house, this book is an easy win...Joe is masterful in his lay down...thorough in his history and provocative in his numbering. Pete A Turner and Dan McLaughlin cohost this romp through 100 of the greatest players in history. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/_5BpCKG_EO8 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 Baseball 100 Joe's History of the Game Oscar lurks at FIVE ​Similar episodes: Rob Neyer - youtu.

Aaron Casserly Stewart - The Sounds of Blackness - Aaron Casserly Stewart is a force! He's a singer, manager, professor, producer, board member, advisor--the list is long and impressive. Aaron is joined by our friend Singer/Songwriter Matt Hoy. Matt's day job is singing for UB40, With Ali and Astro. Aaron manages Matt's solo work. Check out Matt Hoy on Spotify: spoti.fi/3hA9l0w Matt's returning for his 3rd visit to the show to discuss his new project-as we get to know Aaron's work as well. This is a fantastic episode as we explore music, love and creating a better world. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/tRoMDgUBBqE 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 Aaron and Matt Hoy Trying to bring back music We hope they suceed ​Similar episodes: Mandy Barnett - youtu.be/ADtm1TRBuqU Dilan Jay - youtu.be/YWgdnIFIdMM Michale Graves - youtu.be/9ZBDGLdGfS4 Join us in supp

Jay Bushman Novel Advice: Practical Wisdom for Your Favorite Literary Characters - Jay works at the intersection of traditional and emerging formats, reinterpreting and reimagining classic stories in new ways. He won an Emmy for his work as a writer and transmedia producer on the groundbreaking series 'The Lizzie Bennet Diaries," an interactive adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. He was the co-creator and co-showrunner of the sequel interactive series, "Welcome To Sanditon." As a writer and producer at Fourth Wall Studios, Jay helped to create the Emmy-winning series "Dirty Work," and wrote and created the show "Airship Dracula." For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/qSis9HbLHE0 Get Jay's book: Novel Advice: Practical Wisdom for Your Favorite Literary Characters at amzn.to/36nO1Vv Jay writes for many kinds of media, TV, BOOKS on and on…he's also a well-educated literature head who's ready to battle Pete A Turner character for character! Goethe's Werther...oh ya. We go there. Listen and maybe yo

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