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Steve Pieters - The Eyes of Tammy Faye - Steve Pieters has lived with AIDS since, ready? - 1982. Not only did Steve acquire AIDS early, before many of us were even alive, he also had to survive through the various epochs since then. In the past 40 years, things have changed wildly...and we'd suggest for the better. Steve is a central figure in that growth. His appearance in 1985 with Tammy Faye's on the Praise the Lord Network was seminal in changing EVERYTHING. Watch Steve's appearance with Tammy Faye here youtu.be/GjXXdQ6VceQ "I have been amazed at how those 25 minutes I spent with Tammy Faye have reverberated through my life, more than almost anything else I've done. So many people have said my interview with her helped them come out or even saved them from suicide, by helping them realize they could be gay and Christian, or that God was not punishing them with AIDS for being gay." 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

Dee C Lee – Soul, Rhythm and Blues - Dee C Lee is a highly successful recording artist who has been at the heart of the British Soul and R & B music scene for more than thirty years. With her distinctive and entrancing vocal tone, she has performed with chart-topping acts, including Wham!, Animal Nightlife, The Style Council, Guru and Mother Earth. As well as writing her own hits, such as the acclaimed ballad See The Day (revived in a cover by Girls Aloud). You can visit Dee C Lee's website deeclee.com BTW Dee announced on the show, she's just agreed to a deal that will launch her comeback. We are very much looking forward to that. Also, can we just stop for a moment and LOVE that Matt Hoy is cohosting with Jon and Pete A Turner? Come on! 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 Dee C Lee is on British soul and

Anna Simons - Sovereignty as a Solution - Anna Simons is the author of The Sovereignty Solution. Her book describes a path, rarely taken by the US when they look to partner overseas. Time timely topic gives us another lens through which we can examine the Afghanistan failure. Get The Sovereignty Solution on Amazon at amzn.to/3xVPGNl Her book offers a number of ways in which the United States might mature the American vision of war. Which we desperately need to consider as a fighting force. Army Special Forces Green Beret Grant Martin cohosts and produces this episode. This ought to be a fascinating deep dive into the big picture. 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 See the big picture Sovereignty as solution... Ms Simons is here! ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE DW Wilber youtu.be/inY3g3N

Brian Mullins - The Cold Stares, Heavy Shoes - On his recent road trip, Pete A Turner stopped in at @The Cold Stares studio with Drummer Brian Mullins. If you love all-American Blues based rock and roll...it's the Cold Stares. The band's new album is called Heavy Shoes. Pete and Brian get into topics that get beyond what sticks does he use, and the challenges of running a small band. Instead, Brian and Pete get deep and reveal things about that band you won't hear anywhere else. Chris Tapp is the lead singer and guitar player for the band. Watch his full episode with Pete youtu.be/IIYevYelIf8 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 Road trip episode With our guy Brian Mullins Hit play on that thang! ​Similar episodes: Chris Goulstone - youtu.be/1M1OzzcnGDk Chris Bell - youtu.be/YWgdnIFIdMM Jon Klein - youtu.be/9ZBD

John Langellier - Southwest History and Scouting with Buffalo Soldiers - John P. Langellier is a historian from Tucson. John is a prolific author who's written a LOT of books. His latest covers one of the Buffalo Soldier units from Southern Arizona. It's an interesting note that Buffalo Soldier is not a very descriptive term. US units throughout the west employed black soldiers in a variety of capacities...but damn did they do it well in the Ft. Bowie/Huachuca region. You will LOVE his latest book Scouting with the Buffalo Soldiers: Lieutenant Powhatan Clarke, Frederic Remington, and the Tenth U.S. Cavalry in the Southwest amzn.to/3zBk0yA Pete A Turner grabbed the episode with John as he began his road trip. As we consider the role of race in history...we're fascinated by the presence of the multi-ethnic violence that made the Wild West bloody and yet filled with opportunity. We'll have more from John...you're gonna love his history. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the

Bryan Fuller - Rowing Around the World - If you've been around for a while, you know our friend Bryan Fuller. Fuller founded Power Rowing in Brookline Mass. Bryan's gym is a hit and he's been creating a community of health-minded folks with powerful charitable charters. How'd Bryan get into rowing? Pete recalls, "Bryan wanted a big task...and suggests to me that he was going to row across the Atlantic on a team...despite never really being a rower. In true Fuller fashion, got the job done and set a record as the fastest American to accomplish that incredible task. Then in 2020, Bryan set his sight on the overall record...then COVID canceled that attempt. Undaunted, Bryan and a muli-national crew are about to set out to row around the world. You'll hear about it on the Break It Down Show For more about Bryan and Power Rowing, head to powerrowing.com 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!

Ferose V R - Specialisterne and Neurodiversity - Ferose V R is the spearhead for a concept called Neurodiversity. He works from several angles on creating work opportunities for people on the Autism spectrum. How do we as a society, flatten barriers between the dignity of work and earning a living and our perception of what's possible for folks on the spectrum? Feroes is working to answer that question. Get more on Ferose and his work at: ferosevr.com specialisterne.com Ferose has co-authored a best-seller book on people with disabilities, GIFTED. The book has been translated into four Indian regional languages. The Kannada translation won the prestigious Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award. So play this episode and get to know our guest Ferose V R! 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 Ferose's ferocious When it comes

Steven Greenhut - Winning the Water Wars in California - Steven Greenhut is an investigative reporter who's looked into a variety of topics in his career. He's written for over a dozen papers, testified as an expert in court and is generally a badass writer speaking truth to power. Steven's book talks about a pathway for California that leans on abundance rather than a shortage of water. Check out our episode with Megan Konar, it's an excellent companion episode for this one. youtu.be/INukq8L40TM Greenhut's latest book is called Winning the Water Wars: California can meet its water needs by promoting abundance rather than managing scarcity amzn.to/3i8BU4e The book examines all of the players, methods and approaches to water management in California. Steven and Pete A Turner examine the systems, special interests and pitfalls that make this problem a confounding amalgamation. 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 direct

Nate Nelson - Stacking Air Support and Living - United States Air Force Captain Nathan Nelson suffered a spinal cord injury from a rocket blast in Afghanistan. He has no movement below his chest and limited use of his hands. Captain Nelson was part of a special operations team that took heavy fire in September of 2013 during his third tour in Afghanistan. Luckily, none of his fellow soldiers were injured in the attack. He was immediately flown back to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and, after a dozen surgeries, he's working through rehabilitation. He was then sent to James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, where he is still undergoing treatment. 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/qkap_lSRJBY Haiku Here's Captain Nelson Telling his story to us What story it is... ​Similar episodes: Pete A Turner youtu.be/UtJbw9PB

Eddie Gore – Playing for Keeps - Eddie Gore, a Nashville native, is one of the few producers in the record business possessing the great ears of a player/arranger with the ability to engineer the most demanding recording in any musical style. Check out Eddie's work at eddiegore.com or at eddieandjusty.com When Steve Cropper, Legendary Memphis guitarist and songwriter, decided to step away from the day-to-day madness and magic of Music Row, he entrusted Eddie to design and construct a studio in a building Cropper owned on the "Row" adjacent from the ASCAP Building. Listen to this episode to find out almost everything about Eddie's passion. 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 Hes' playing for keeps You can purchase all the gear... It's about the ears! ​Similar episodes: Chris Goulstone - youtu.be/1M1OzzcnGDk Chri

The DOC - No Longer Carrying the Pain - Growing up in the 80's means that Pete A Turner and his age peers witnessed the birth of Rap and Hip Hop. One of the most influential bands of all time was born in that era. NWA, exploded on the scene with raps that wound founded in Dr Dre's sample-centric beats and the magic of Ice Cube and The DOC's raps. Part of the evolution of DOC is re-acquiring Tracy Curry. As an adult, over time, growing evolving, AND recognizing the impact women have played on his life. In the episode, he discusses how through their guidance, he's left the pain behind, focused on being of service...and creating like he's never created before. We can't wait to see what's next for Tracy. 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 Here's the DOC He ain't carrying the pain And he'll create on ​Similar episo

Don Frazier - History of the Old West – Donald S. Frazier is the Director of The Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas and a veteran of several decades in the college classroom. He is the award-winning author of books on the American Civil War, Texas History, Military History, and the US-Mexican Borderlands. Get Don's book Blood and Treasure on Amazon: amzn.to/3KbzoXb Don Frazier is back on the Break It Down Show discussing the fascinating nature of Old West history. The characters and tales we know are retold repeatedly. Which begs, who are the forgotten heroes, and what are their stories? 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 Awarded author That really knows history He's Donald Frazier ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE DW Wilber youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 Mike Guardia youtu.be

David Eubank - Free Burma Rangers - The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) is a multi-ethnic humanitarian service movement working to bring help, hope and love to people in the conflict zones of Burma, Iraq, and Sudan. Working in conjunction with local ethnic pro-democracy groups, FBR trains, supplies, and later coordinates with what become highly mobile multipurpose relief teams. After training these teams provide critical emergency medical care, shelter, food, clothing and human rights documentation in their home regions. Find out more on FBR at: freeburmarangers.org Get David's book Do This for Love on Amazon at: amzn.to/3hy7OHi There's a lot of strife, hate and suffering in the world. Look around, who's helping? We know who's helpilng. David Eubank and the Free Burma Rangers. Get ready, you've not heard of a guy like David or his incredible organization. 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!

John Murray – Counterintelligence Agent Abroad - John Murray and Pete A Turner were both Counterintelligence Agents in the 165th Military Intelligence Battalion. During their tour in Germany, the Dayton Peace Accords attempted to border peace in the crumbling and lethal Balkans. As members of the IFOR forces deployed to ensure that peace, the 165th deployed and scattered around the region. Deployed as the initial force, folks like John and Pete had to venture off the camp daily to figure out the ground truth in their specific region. In the US military, small teams like theirs are the exception. Some units even worked in support of international units...so a team might with a Polish, Swedish, etc unit. This episode is sure to give insight into tactical intelligence gathering that is not available anywhere else. 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 h

Chris Goulstone - Chapel of Rock - Producing TV and Film music for over twenty years with over 100 albums to his name, Chris Goulstone works from Sambourne House Studios, providing cutting edge tracks for shows around the globe. Chris Goulstone runs the Chapel of Rock. chapelofrock.com When Wes says, "You should have...on the show" Pete stops what he's doing and books the guest. Chris is a wealth of music knowledge and a multi-decade pedigree as a multi-instrumentalist. He's worked with and for everyone...so we'll skip the list, you know, if you want to get this ep recorded. 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 The Chapel of Rock Run by our guy, Chris Goulstone Check that s**t out, man! ​Similar episodes: Jack Hues - youtu.be/1M1OzzcnGDk Dilan Jay - youtu.be/YWgdnIFIdMM Michale Graves - youtu.be/9ZBDGLdGfS4 Join

Erik Kleinsmith - DB Cooper, Hoffa, Zodiac, Cracking the Coldest Cases - Erik Kleinsmith Erik has authored books on intelligence analysis, found the 9/11 hijackers BEFORE 9/11, helped solve the DB Cooper case...and a lot more. Erik used to be Pete A Turner's commander in Bosnia when they were in the might 165th MI Bn. You'd imagine that commanding a company of spies would be the pinnacle of one's career, but that's just the beginning... Erik returns to the Break It Down Show. It's always a good time when we get to hear from him. 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/_xObcxuacW8 ​Haiku Commanding the spies Just the tip of the iceberg Coop', Hoff', Zodiac!!! Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith - youtu.be/dL8Amy88504 Tom Colbert - youtu.be/d4KITBBnX0U Jennifer Bucholtz - youtu.be/3EnGhc6NEYI Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we batt

Chris Bell - Chapel of Rock, Drummer - Chris Bell is known as a drummer. However, our buddy Wes Maebe says Chris can do it all. As a drummer, Chris' credits include Big Country (this band is a personal fav for those of us who grew up on the Quake in San Francisco) Thompson Twins, Donovan, Plant/Page, Gene Loves Jezebel and BIDS alum Raie. Check out the Chapel of Rock at chapelofrock.com Chris is part of the crew at the Chapel of Rock, a collection of badass musicians in England who are changing how the music industry records music. And here is a fun note for you: per Wes, Chris plays the best sounding drum kit he's ever heard...and that is saying something. 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 Maybe a drummer Although, he can do it all Big Country's his band ​Similar episodes: Jack Hues - youtu.be/1M1OzzcnGDk Di

Dave Matheny – The Silencer Shop - Dave Matheny founded the Silencer Shop. It's interesting when we hear the word silencer for guns, we have images in our head that likely have no bearing in reality. For most people, the next time they see a silencer in real life, will be the first time. To learn more head to the SIlencer Shops website silencershop.com For most people, silencers are something from the movies, yet for many Americans, suppressors are a part of a normal range day. Dave joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to demystify silencers and help us by answering questions. 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/AhWk085Yk-0 Haiku The Silencer Shop Dave Matheny opened it So give it a glance ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Nathan Gorenstein youtu.be/fdI3GM9ZPz4 David Pietrusza youtu.be/pAEiOke4L1U

David Pietrusza - 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents - The presidential election of 1920 was one of the most dramatic ever. For the only time in the nation's history, six once-and-future presidents hoped to end up in the White House: Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, and Theodore Roosevelt. It was an election that saw unprecedented levels of publicity -- the Republicans outspent the Democrats by 4 to 1 -- and it was the first to garner extensive newspaper and newsreel coverage. It was also the first election in which women could vote. Get David's book, 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents on Amazon at amzn.to/3gIoYlY Get everything on David at: davidpietrusza.com Award-winning historian David Pietrusza's riveting new work presents a dazzling panorama of presidential personalities, ambitions, plots, and counterplots -- a picture of modern America at the crossroads. Author David delivers ANOTHER incredible book on the mid-20th century. This one sets

Nathan Gorenstein – The Guns of John Browning - Nathan Gorenstein offers the first major biography of John Moses Browning, "the Thomas Edison of guns," brings to life a visionary inventor whose astonishing array of firearms have shaped American culture and armed the world's militaries for more than a century. Get Nathan's book on Amazon at amzn.to/3q4ceJB Visit Nathan's website thegunsofjohnmosesbrowning.com Gorenstein joins Pete A Turner, on the Break It Down Show...and you're gonna love it. BTW in addition to Pete A Turner, Jim DeFelice joins as cohost. Jim has his own work on the history of guns in the US. One more note. the book is really fantastic. A great way to support Nathan and BIDS is by using our link to purchase the book. 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/AhWk085Yk-0 Haiku The Guns "Edison" Homage paid in Nathan's boo