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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 on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and former instructor at the Executive Academy of the Emergency Management Institute. His incredible body of work is featured at his website rodrigonietogomez.blogspot.com Rodrigo is going to take us to new places in terms of the future, security and national defense. The Break it Down Show always brings you interesting guests that'll get those brain cogs moving. Feel fre to hit play! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.

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 amzn.to/3Gq4Hvn. Benjamin is joined by Pete A Turner and Dan McLaughlin. Coincidentally, Dan has authored and teaches a class on the supreme court. This is Benjamin's first appearance on the Break It Down Show. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live version of this episode head to youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Author Ben Barton Quintuplet in his CV New book promoted ​​Similar episodes: Adam Shoenfeld youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Stuart Scheller youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8

Shelby Kennedy - Amazing Songs - Shelby Kennedy had his first hit song while he was still in college. He sold that song to Ray Charles. Since then Shelby's has sold numerous songs including "I'm A Survivor" from Reba McEntire's Greatest Hits: Volume III. I am a Survivor was Reba's theme song from her hit TV show. More than just a songwriter, Shelby has worked in the industry helping companies including ASCAP, TuneCore, Wide Open Music Group, and Disney's Lyric Street Records. Head to Amazing Radio to learn more amazingradio.us As the current President of Amazing Radio US, he just launched a new initiative called Amazing Songs—writers upload their songs to Amazing's database which serves as a digital locker that verified publishing execs (like BMG) have access to. They can listen to the songs, like the songs, reach out to the artist directly, etc. Kind of like Instagram and Spotify combined to aid songwriters in getting their songs to a broader network. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly

Dan Joseph – Pete Reiser Baseball's Greatest What If - Dan Joseph is an author of a wide variety of books. He's written about Al Qaeda's partnership with Al-Shabaab. Dan next tackles Lou Gehrig's final full season. Dan's book examines Lou as his body begins to show signs of ALS the disease that would kill Gehrig less than 3 years later. Get Dan's book at amzn.to/3GASHas Dan's latest book is titled Baseball's Greatest What If: The Story and Tragedy of Pistol Pete Reiser. Pete Reiser was a Brooklyn Dodger great who played like a Hall of Famer, until WWII and his reckless approach to the game wrecked him. Pete A Turner joins Dan on the Break It Down Show to discuss Reiser's life, his approach and the book therein. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live version of this episode head to youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Who was Pete Reiser? You'll find out in Dan's new book Just

Tim Bedore - The Quake and a Lifetime of Comedy - Over the past 20 years Tim Bedore has spent thousands of hours entertaining audiences, first on the radio and then as a comedian, headlining comedy clubs across the country. One of the few young comics to have combined the disciplines of stand-up comedy and broadcasting, Tim knows the rigors of working within demanding parameters. Tim has kept his hand in the radio business through his radio commentary feature Vague But True®, which is heard (since 1997) regularly on public radio's prestigious Marketplace program by over six-million people. Tim has written and recorded over two hundred-fifty installments of Vague But True. Producing these weekly commentaries for the radio keeps Tim's stand-up comedy material fresh and topical. Enjoy the episode with Tim. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live version of this episode head to y

Jeremy McKane - ULTRAMARINE 30/30 Mission - Jeremy McKane is an Artist with a background in technology. At 18, he found himself working in a startup that would one day become (for a time) the world's largest web hosting provider. Today the company is known as NTT VERIO. In that time the internet promised potential uses that we take for granted today. It was this early experience that provided an alternate perspective. As an artist, McKane's work has been shown around the world that often includes a mixture of technology and thought-provoking imagery about our oceans. McKane uses Art to engage the public to do something about the threats facing the Ocean. He is also the founder of OCEAN™ that aims to protect Our Oceans by reducing enforcement expense and defining value with the biodiversity that exists within. Check out Jeremy's work at: ultramarineocean.com Jeremy has been on BIDS enough time that we quit counting. He's cohosted and delivered some of our most fascinating guests to date. Also, a hat tip to San

Blanca Blanco – Breaking the Mold - Blanca Blanco is the very definition of self-made; coming from nothing to reach her success, with hard work, tenacity and intelligence. Her compelling, beautiful, motivational, story told in Breaking the Mold, tells of her background. Here's where you can buy her book Break It Mold on Amazon amzn.to/3LC8jy3 Blanca describes her harrowing near death drive through the devastating Woolsey Wildfire which destroyed her beautiful Malibu home. Then, just 2 weeks later, prior commitments have her at the Marrakesh Film Festival.Before finishing her book she faces the tragic loss of her beloved mother, the anchor in her life, who unexpectedly passed away at the age 62. Blanca shares the journey with her readers as she helps her mother transition through her final stage of life, providing the tools she used to face grief, anxiety and loss. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to suppo

Joe Musselman – Broom Ventures - Joe Musselman returns to the Break It Down Show. Joe's approach to business is a fascinating mix of TLC. Team Leadership and Culture. The difference in these words is how Joe leverages them. Culture isn't just a word; Joe understands how culture moves. Joe sees how leadership and Teams are bonded by culture. The three part epoxy creates bonds within the company that indicates future success. The website for BV is: broom.ventures/ Joe founded the Honor Foundation, Human Futures and Broom Ventures. Joe is the ultimate service focused leader looking to unlock the potential of those he serves. Joe has been on the Break It Down Show several times. We met Joe through Gregg Hurwitz who we met through Billy Ray. The world gets really small once you start connecting folks. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live version of this episode head to youtube.

Zlatomir Fung – Cellist for the Ages - The first American in four decades and youngest musician ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of the preeminent cellists of our time. Astounding audiences with his boundless virtuosity and exquisite sensitivity, the 22-year-old has already proven himself to be a star among the next generation of world-class musicians. A 2020 recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, Fung's impeccable technique demonstrates a mastery of the canon and an exceptional insight into the depths of contemporary repertoire. Get more from Zlatomir at zlatomirfung.com This is the 2nd in our series of 6 episodes honoring the work of our friend Dr Robert Greenberg. In the style of Mozart to Haydn we are offering our episodes to Dr. BOB! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live versi

Cody Wood - US Team Penning Association - The USTPA is the National Governing Body for the sports of Team Penning and Ranch Sorting. As the only international non-profit Association in the sports, the USTPA was formed in 1993 and now proudly represents Team Penners and Ranch Sorters from around the world. As a membership-based organization, the USTPA represents riders off all ages and riding abilities. Get more on USTPA at: ustpa.com Cody Wood is BACK! This time he's talking about his latest rodeo-centric venture. Team Penning is a competitive form of getting animals, in this case cattle into a pen in a rodeo arena. This is Cody's 2nd visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner, so put on your cowboy hats and enjoy this ep. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live version of this episode head to youtube.com/live/XG4EejfwZRM Haiku Cody Wood came 'round In our BIDS pen Hi

Adam Shoenfeld – All the Birds Sing - Adam Shoenfeld if you don't know the name, you probably know his work. Adam has spent the last two decades bringing his rock-leaning sound to Nashville's premier country music scene. He's written hits for Faith Hill ("Mississippi Girl"), has been bandleader and lead guitarist on every one of Jason Aldean's solo records, tours with Tim McGraw, has played guitar on over 45 No. 1 songs, and has earned seven nominations for the Academy of Country Music's Guitar Player of the Year. Here is a link to Adam's webpage adamshoenfeld.com About the music: Produced by Adam and his wife Katie Cook, All the Birds Sing echoes the great rock n' roll bands that inspired Shoenfeld to become a performer as a kid. Records like Frampton Comes Alive and bands like The Beatles and the Rolling Stones are some of his earliest muses. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For

Stuart Scheller - Always Faithful - USMC commander Stuart Scheller rose to prominence in the fall of 2021. The botched withdrawal of US forces based upon the decisions of US President Biden and his advisors delivered a national disgrace for the nation. On Aug 26, Scheller sat at his desk, as a commander, in uniform and posted a video challenging the system and leadership that failed all Americans over the past 20 years. The system hates to have hit's failure brought to the fore. Many of you have seen BIDS episodes examining why we failed to perform in Iraq and Afghanistan. Previously, we hosted Chris Schafer's chat with Pete A Turner (https://youtu.be/oyiOTNz-5-oa) describing failure from a variety of perspectives. Stu put everything on the line. He sacrificed his career, his family's stability and his marriage for the truth--and now he'll talk about it on the Break It Down Show. Stuart is world-class Marine...he swore to be Sempre Fidelis and the Ductus Exemplo...here he is, being the standard. Please suppor

Chris Tapp - The Cold Stares Introduce Bryce Klueh - Chris Tapp returns to the Break It Down Show to talk with Pete A Turner and Jon Leon Guerrero about the Cold Stares new bassist, Bryce Klueh. Bryce takes the long time duo of Brian and Chris and turns them into a power trio. A quick shout to Brad Hutchings who pops in for a few...and is a HUGE supporter of both the band and the show. We always love Brad!!! If you're not up to speed on the Cold Stares go to www.thecoldstares.com or follow on Insta at @coldstares Breaking here on the Break It Down Show, the Cold Stares introduce their new bassist! Bryce Klueh. Pete A Turner hosts Chris and Bryce through a conversation covering the basics of who Bryce is, and what he's bringing to the band. Jon Leon Guerrero will cohost providing that rhythm section insight that only a drummer can provide. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the li

Stuart Scheller and Matt Hoh – On Ukraine and US Tension - Stuart Scheller and Matt Hoh each publicly called out US officials, leaders and commanders pertaining to the failure of the country's efforts in Afghanistan. Beyond their public criticism, each of them have their own professional capacity to assess a regional conflict like a Ukrainian v Russian border conflict. Stu and Matt are BACK! to dive into this complicated topic. Further, and we're quoting Pete A Turner, "Whether or not the US needs to involve itself is not the question. It's really, 'Given the US' completely incapacity to adapt and win modern wars, why are we looking to enter any fight? We've already seen our current military and executive branch leaders fail repeatedly....you don't get to keep your job and keep spending lives and money when you're this bad at getting it right.'" Hard, but accurate words from our host! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest g

Lawrence Loh - Symphoria and Conducting the Pops - Lawrence Loh, Music Director of Symphoria (Syracuse, NY), was named Music Director of the West Virginia Symphony commencing in the 2017-18 season. Mr. Loh concluded his 12-year tenure as Music Director of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic in 2017. Mr. Loh has had a decade-plus association with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra where he currently leads annual pops and other select programs. The link for Macon Pops is: maconpops.com Joining Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show is co-host and fellow Benician Steve Moretti. Steve has been a guest on BIDS previously...and helped establish the Macon Pops. This episode is the first in our series of 6 shows are creating as a suite for Dr. Robert Greenberg. He is our friend, and we wanted to create some beauty, musical knowledge and smiles to honor what he does for all of us. We love you Dr BOB!!! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the mo

Eric Rojo – The Most Interesting Man in the World - Eric Rojo is an internationally recognized security and risk consultant. His pedigree is top-notch and we're all in for a treat. Known security, terrorism and political analyst for various media organizations and regular feature writer for the magazine "Seguridad Americas", and published in others. Security/ political analyst and business analyst for various national and international TV and radio stations, (TV AZTECA, MSNBC, CNN, CNN en Español, Fox News, RAI Italy, NTN24 Colombia, Univision, BBC Americas, Telemundo, Televisa, Radio America, Voice of America, RTN Latin America, HINN, CNN Radio, RTN Russia, W Radio Mexico) also in Uganda, Argentina, Costa Rica and other countries. Author of various other articles, studies and monographs. Pete A Turner brings us another incredible mind for the Break It Down Show. We get to know his early childhood, education, we get some wisdom from him and his take on current things. Please support the Break It Down Show by

Majora Carter - Reclaiming Your Community - Urban revitalization strategist MAJORA CARTER offers a solution to end the brain drain that cripples low-income communities, mapping out a development strategy focused on encouraging talented people to stay – and help lift up the community. Get Majora's new book Reclaiming Your Community on Amazon at: bit.ly/3XJIemr Carter argues that these areas need a talent-retention strategy, just like the ones companies have. Retaining homegrown talent is a critical part of creating a strong local economy that can resist gentrification. But too many people born in low-status communities measure their success by how far away from them they can get. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/PMfkxsRZx4w Haiku Majora's major Trying to end the brain drain We hope she succeeds ​Similar episodes: Matt Hoh youtu.b

Michael Deibert - Haiti, the Caribbean and Drug Cartels - Michael Deibert is the author of In the Shadow of Saint Death: The Gulf Cartel and the Price of America's Drug War in Mexico (Lyons Press, 2014), The Democratic Republic of Congo: Between Hope and Despair (Zed Books, 2013) and Notes from the Last Testament: The Struggle for Haiti (Seven Stories Press, 2005). Get the latest news about Michael at: michaeldeibert.com A first-timer on the Break it Down Show, Michael converses with us on the situation in Haiti, the corruption, poverty and is there anything that can be done to make the situation better. We also reflect on our situation back home, and so should everybody. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/PMfkxsRZx4w Haiku Just one more author We can never get enough Enter M. Deibert ​Similar episodes: Matt Hoh youtu.be/2BTLSL7sF

Matt Hoh - Standing Tall, and Surviving War - Matt Hoh has been a Senior Fellow with the Center for International Policy since 2010. In 2009, Matthew resigned in protest from his post in Afghanistan with the State Department over the American escalation of the war. Prior to his assignment in Afghanistan, Matthew took part in the American occupation of Iraq. For more on Matt check out matthewhoh.com One of the things that stands out about Hoh is his willingness to publically call out the US State Department and its failure in Zabul province. Coincidentally, Pete A Turner served in Zabul as well, making another great Break It Down Show coincidence. Hit that triangle button and listen! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/PMfkxsRZx4w Haiku Hey yo, it's Matt Hoh He calls them like he sees them That's Ground Truth for y'all ​Similar epis

Kevin Adams - Class and Race in the Frontier Army 1870-1890 - Kevin Adams is a historian at Kent State. Kevin's new study of the late nineteenth-century frontier U.S. Army explores the lives of the enlisted men and officers through the prisms of race, class, and ethnicity. It is a fascinating study that considers whether the physically isolated frontier army was really that separated from the rest of American society. His first book is Class and Race in the Frontier Army: Military Life in the West, 1870-1890 (amzn.to/31D4Lta) If there's anything that we can't get enough of, it's smart people. And so it happens that smart people write books. So read Kevin's book, listen to this episode, and hey, you may create some new abrasions in that gooey mush we call a brain. Then we'll have you as a guest. JK, BIDS only knows of smart listeners. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the live ve