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Jennifer Bucholtz - Breaking Cold Cases - As many of you know Erik Kleinsmith was Pete's commander during their deployment to Bosnia. Shortly after that Pete returned to Ft Huachuca to train new spies, where Jennifer Bucholtz went for initial training. Then she joined the CIA, and earned two Master's degrees in the discipline. So you heard it, Jennifer Bucholtz joins Pete A Turner and Erik Kleinsmith in a #SpyVsSpy episode. Get ready, we're gonna get trade crafty. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Jennifer Bucholtz Gettin' trade crafty in here Hit play for spy talks ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Perttu Polonen youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 Janeshia A. Ginyard youtu.be/33OR7ySeieM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner y

Gustavo Arellano – Werk, Weekly, Quesadillas and OJ - Gustavo Arellano is an icon in southern California. His work writing for a variety of publications for decades. He covers culture, ethnicity, food, and food again. You'll love Gustavo's book, "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America" available at Amazon amzn.to/2XHLAwv For sure, you need to sign up for Arellano's newsletter at gustavoarellano.org/newsletters Also check out Gustavo Arellano's podcast spoti.fi/3AQ2Oc4 Gustavo recently appeared in the Netflix series Ugly Delicious. His segment features another LA icon, Jonathan Gold, who passed away in 2018. Arellano's writing captures the best of what makes California, in particular Southern Californians, the fascinating multi-cultural exciting place that it is. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Another au

Erik Kleinsmith – Ukraine, Russia and Zodiac - Erik Kleinsmith returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Erik is coming to discuss the ongoing Ukrainian vs Russian conflict. As the Russians seek to apply pressure in the East, and the West works to provisions the Ukrainians, who does the dance between the nations work to minimize expansion while seeking to bring to an end the most recent European conflict. Erik is also going to provide us a brief Case Breakers update. The Case Breakers have been busy the past year cracking the Zodiac case naming Gary Poste as their infamous killer. The CB's also broke the DB Cooper case in 2019...since that time, the evidence continues to validate their findings... SO? what's the latest and what's next for this incredible group of cold case detectives. 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

Brad Tolinski - ERUPTION: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen - Brad Tolinski has written a biographical list of storys about Eddie Van Halen Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Eddie Van Halen's death, ERUPTION: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen (10/5/21; Hachette Books; 9780306826658; $28) is a major biography by two music journalists who knew him best. Get ERRUPTION on Amazon at: amzn.to/3arQpR3 Authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill share with fans, new and old alike, a candid, compulsively readable, and definitive oral history of the most influential rock guitarist since Jimi Hendrix. The book was released on October 5, 2021. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Eddie Van Halen Rock & Roll fans, feast your eyes The book 'bout him's here ​Similar episodes: Phil Green youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Perttu Polone

Nick Davis - Once Upon a Time in Queens - Nick Davis returns to the Break It Down Show. Last time, he created a documentary for the American Masters series featuring his movie about Ted Williams. Get Nick's latest book Once Upon a Time in Queens amzn.to/3a0Cs8D Davis is back with his next masterpiece, with another massive partner in ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Once Upon a Time in Queens tells the story of the 86 Mets. The music, the vibe, the partying...Nick gets all of it. The mid-80's Mets were a dangerous team on and off the field. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Once upon a time In the mythical land Queens... Read the book for more. ​Similar episodes: Phil Green youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Perttu Polonen youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 Janeshia A. Ginyard youtu.be/33OR7ySeieM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle P

Phil Green – ALS Cure Project - Phil Green is Pete's friend. Recently he was diagnosed with ALS. On the Break It Down Show, Pete A Turner has been checking in with Phil as he progressed through the terminal disease. As we chronicle Phil's progression, we've learned quite a bit about ALS. We've also been proud of our friend Phil as he works relentlessly to knock down the barriers between science, the government, and the afflicted. Head to ALS Cure Project alscure.org Phil is surprisingly independent for someone bound to a wheelchair. He and Pete recently went on an 1100 mile road trip in Phil's van. The two of them traveled to a series of country shows headlined by James Otto and Jason Blaine in support of the ALS Cure Project. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Phil Green's a sweet dude What wheelchair? Ain't a l

Perttu Pölönen - Future Skills - At just 25-years-old, Finnish inventor, composer, futurist and author Perttu Pölönen has already been honored on the list for "Innovators under 35 Europe 2018" by MIT Technology Review and on September 14, he releases his first book translated to English. Future Skills (Viva Editions) takes a practical, personal look at our ever-changing technological landscape while investigating our ability to respond, adapt and evolve as a society. Learn more about Perttu at perttupolonen.com Get Perttu's book Future Skills on Amazon at amzn.to/3CJBYjK Pölönen offers a young, fresh perspective on so many topics being discussed as we advance in technology and social media all around the world. Each chapter is an informative and personal narrative from the author, followed by bulleted "homework" items that the reader can put into practice. 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 th

Alison Argnrim - Confessions of a Prairie B*tch - Alison Argnrim is a New York Times Best Selling author of "Confessions of A Prairie B*tch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated", Alison Arngrim is best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty "Nellie Oleson" on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House On The Prairie," and continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television and stage appearances. Get Alison's book Confessions of a Prairie Bitch on Amazon at: amzn.to/3n2TM3m She currently serves as California Chair, National Spokesperson and Founding Board Member on the National Advisory Board of The National Association to Protect Children (www.PROTECT.org), fighting to give children a legal and political voice in the war against child abuse. 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

Robert Fisher – Biodiversity, Urbanization and Conservation - Dr. Robert Fisher is a conservation biologist with the US Geological Survey's Western Ecological Research Center and works as part of a large integrated team. His focus has been on how natural systems are responding to the Anthropocene, and what types of resiliency they have or lack as it relates to maintaining ecological integrity and biodiversity. Find out about Robert's work at: usgs.gov/staff-profiles/robert-n-fisher Additionally, Robert notes that through understanding individual species and community responses to perturbations through modern monitoring techniques, he and his team can determine appropriate management experiments or options to possibly recover resiliency. Biology nerds this is an ep for you, and hey, why not non-biology nerds as well. 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 epis

Malcolm Joseph – Robotronics - Malcolm Joseph is back on the Break It Down Show. Malcolm brings us some funk that calls back to simpler days...while focusing on modern concepts...with sounds from various eras. Listen to Robtronics on Spotify at open.spotify.com/album/3hXaVi His new EP dropped earlier this month and is available on Spotify, Amazon heck all the places where music is available. Malcolm brings in several friends to support him on the album...including Cleveland Watkiss, Dessy Di Lauro, Orphy Robinson, Walter Chancellor Jr and a load of fantastic musicians. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/1-TOeA5p7kQ 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!​ ​​Haiku Robotronics, man! Hit that link on Spotify And thank us later ​Similar episodes: Chris Goulstone - youtu.be/1M1OzzcnGDk Chris Bell - youtu.be/YWgdnIFIdMM Jon Klein - youtu.be/9ZBDGLdGfS4 Join us in supporting S

Winston Vickers – The Survival of the California Mountain Lion - Winston Vickers studies big cats in California. Pumas, mountain lions etc are his sweet spot. Winston's efforts help us understand what it take to keep California's ecosystem in a healthy balance between predator, prey and homes on the edges of big cat habitat. Check out camountainlions.com to learn all about the work being done to save mountain lions from...us. Winston does research for UC Davis...where he tracks, relocates and tries to reckon with the variables big cats deal with on a daily basis. Winston joins Pete A Turner and David Raetz. David makes his second appearance on the show helping us understand the hard work of preservation, conservation and combines use lands in CA. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku The mountain lions Really majest

Andrews and Wilson - Dark Intercept - Andrews and Wilson barely need an introduction on the Break It Down Show. Jeff and Brian have been on a bunch of times...and always come back when they launch a new book. That happened today with their latest series launch called Dark Intercept. Pete lives the big life getting to hang with dudes like Andrews and Wilson. Get Dark Intercept on Amazon at: amzn.to/3l2LcAc When dark forces rise, are faith and firepower enough? On the eve of his medical retirement, Navy SEAL Jedidiah Johnson receives a frantic call from his estranged childhood best friend David Yarnell. David's daughter has been kidnapped off the streets of Nashville in broad daylight... 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Andrews and Wilson Duos can be powerful Proof? - Kobe and Shaq ​Similar episodes: Dee C Lee yo

David Howe - US Army, Afghanistan and the Military Abroad - COL David Howe joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. COL Howe and Pete worked together in Afghanistan. Their work in AFG provides us with some powerful insight on the current state of the AFG retreat...and why things went so poorly. Beyond AFG, David has worked on issues in Africa, and is currently in the Pacific theater. One of the great things about having guests from Pete's past is the context and experience these guests provide...and the expertise that comes with these experiences. You won't hear David anywhere where else but 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 youtu.be/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Colleagues from Afghan' Providing insight, that's key Keep breaking it down ​Similar episodes: John Green youtu.be/D8zH5xR0a4Q John Green youtu.be/D8zH5xR0a4Q

Matthew FitzSimmons – Constance - Matthew FitzSimmons, an American boy from Illinois, grew up in London in the 1970s under the baleful eye of the Kings Road punks. His otherwise idyllic childhood was shattered by the traumatic experience of seeing Star Wars on December 27, 1977 in Leicester Square, listening to his father sleep through what was clearly the greatest cinematic achievement of all time, and fearing he was adopted. Here's the best way to check out Matthew's work head to matthewfitzsimmons.com Get Constance on Amazon at: amzn.to/3yLlkgV He now lives in Washington, D.C., where he taught English literature and theater at a private high school for over a decade. He cohabitates with a pair of old boots, collects bourbon and classic soul LPs, and wonders if he will ever write anything half as good as the first sentence of James Crumley's The Last Good Kiss. 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 suppor

Lisa Jackson - The Great Resignation - Lisa Jackson is an expert on corporate culture. One of the emerging trends, as we battle through multiple challenges borne out of the COIVD virus, is the growing challenge of hiring and retaining talent in corporate America. A fascinating aspect of this is the "Great Resignation" phenomenon. Get more about Lisa's work at corporateculturepros.com Lisa Jackson has been on the Break It Down Show previously. She and Pete A Turner discuss this emerging trend to avoid tradition work places for something better. Employees and people seeking work are valuing their time and freedom more than ever… 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku We here love experts Lisa Jackson is one such Welcome, anytime! ​Similar episodes: Dee C Lee youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Anna Simons youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 Janeshi

Janeshia Adams-Ginyard - Emmy Nominated Stuntwoman and Actor - Janeshia Adams-Ginyard is an award winning stunt woman, actress, wrestler, writer, and motivational speaker. Born on Valentine's Day and raised in Southern California, Janeshia graduated from Gahr High School in Cerritos and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley. Check out Janeshia's sizzle reel at youtu.be/eMmPANGtFxU She has had major roles on commercial, television, and film projects, executing two separate roles in the Marvel Studios feature film Black Panther. She was also Nomble, one of the eight main Dora Milaje…And what are Dora Milaje? Guess you'll have to find out in today's BIDS 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 youtu.be/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku No action movies If there weren't stunt-women Thank you, Janeshia!

John Green - The Counselor of Afghanistan - John Green returns to the Break It Down Show to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan. Pete A Turner and John go back about 15 years...they've both found incredible things throughout their time. Most importantly, John's experience is rooted in the Ground Truth...his tales will reveal why the US lost in both Afghanistan and Iraq. John has worked for bosses of all ranks and services. Be sure to check out the other 2 episodes that John has joined us for. You'll find them in the Similar episodes section below. One more thing...you won't find this level of knowledge on other media outlets. To truly understand why the US is bad at combat...and can't win. Keep listening to 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 youtu.be/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Back with our guy John Serving Ground Trut

Charles Arthur – Social Warming, Social Media's Dangerous Effects - Charles Arthur is a journalist, author and speaker, writing on science and technology for over thirty years. He was technology editor of the Guardian from 2005–2014, and afterward carried out research into social division at Cambridge University. He is the author of two specialist books, Digital Wars and Cyber Wars. Get SOCIAL WARMING: THE DANGEROUS & POLARISING EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA on Amazon at amzn.to/3mEYSUj In SOCIAL WARMING: THE DANGEROUS & POLARISING EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA, releasing August 10 2021 from Oneworld Publications, author and technology journalist of over 30 years, Charles Arthur, helps us understand the crisis being caused by social media and how we can put a stop to it. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Social medi

Ripley Rawlings – The Kill Box - Lt Col Hunter "Rip" Rawlings, IV (Ret.) is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tyce Asher series and co-author of RED METAL with Mark Greaney. With over twenty-three years of active duty service as a Marine Corps infantry and Reconnaissance Officer, he completed ten combat and peacekeeping deployments to Afghanistan (OEF), Iraq (OIF), Saudi Arabia, and Northern Africa (OEF), among others. Get all of Rip's work on his website at: riprawlings.com Pete and Ripley talk about…Duh! His combat experience, but besides that, his writing experiences, future plans or books that lurk on his computer, so stay tuned. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Combat writer's on Has the years to back it up Books from own knowledge ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE DW Wi

Gina Wilkinson - When the Apricots Bloom - Gina Wilkinson writes, "I've been a nomad from the age of six-months, when my parents packed me and our Siamese cat into an old Renault and set off for a remote gold-mining town in Australia's Nullarbor desert. Since then I've circumnavigated the globe many times. As a foreign correspondent, I reported from some of the globe's most intriguing and dangerous places for renowned broadcasters such as the BBC, NPR, and the ABC." Get Gina's Iraqi-based thriller on Amazon at amzn.to/3j8nrH4 Enjoy this episode where we talk about Gina's book, her living in Iraq, and other aspects of our guest's life, as we always do. 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/Iqk8n2N-0dg Haiku Need a book to read? That's When the Apricots Bloom So do hit that link ​Similar episodes: Dee C Lee youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Anna Si