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Jack Hues - We Gotta Work Together - Jack Hues is the singer-songwriter and composer best known as the frontman for Wang Chung. In standard times Jack would have spent most of 2020 performing in the USA and Europe promoting his first solo album, PRIMITIF but as the pandemic shut the world down Jack set his living room up as a studio and began writing and recording ideas. Go to JackHues.com to learn more about Jack's tour dates and music, or you can visit jackhues.bandcamp.com Jack has announced the release of his second solo album 'Electro-Acoustic Works 20:20' written and recorded during the national lockdowns along with a series of shows for September 2021. 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 Damn, 2020 You messed many of us up But, Jack made music! ​Similar episodes: Aaron Casserly Stewart - youtu.be/i0PwsgU

Pete A Turner – Customary Disregard for Religion - Sometimes, Pete A Turner is the guest on the Break It Down Show. Our host for this episode is Dr Wilfred Reilly. Wil is covering Pete and Dr Rich Ledet's recent academic article discussing the impact of religion on operations in Conflict Zones. This article was published in The Challenge to NATO Global Security and the Atlantic Alliance get this book at Amazon at amzn.to/30tuTGm Here's an excerpt from the Abstract - Abstract This paper examines the relationship between religion and political development in the context of recent military operations in predominantly Islamic countries. We help advance the argument that disregarding the power of local religious customs detracts from the broader political development objectives of modern-day NATO member military missions, primarily because it hinders the creation and building of state capacity. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.ly/2ZyWfdW All of the money you inv

Mike Guardia - Skybreak, the 58th Fighter Squadron - Mike Guardia returns to the Break It Down Show to talk military history with Pete A Turner. Mike cranks out books at a pace that makes us shudder. We'll discuss the 58th Fighter Squadron, the top MiG Killers of Operation Desert Storm. To support Eric J Turner's family, go to the donation link: gofund.me/8684337c or hit Pete on FB, DM etc. Get Mike's book Skybreak on Amazon at: amzn.to/3I41Yce August 1990: Iraqi forces under the command of Saddam Hussein invaded the tiny emirate of Kuwait. Within hours, the Kuwaiti defenses collapsed under the onslaught of the Iraqi Army. In response, the US military led a coalition of thirty-four nations in what became known as Operation Desert Storm—a violent air and ground campaign to eject the Iraqis from Kuwait. At the tip of the spear were the men of the US Air Force's 58th Fighter Squadron. 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

Matthew Dennison - The Queen - Matthew Dennison is the author of eight critically acclaimed works of non-fiction, a journalist and broadcaster. He read English at Christ Church, Oxford, as Douglas Jerrold Scholar, and afterwards the History of Decorative Arts at the University of Glasgow. Get Matthew's last book on Amazon at The Queen: An elegant new biography of Her Majesty Elizabeth II amzn.to/3fXb9jr Matthew is on the BIDS to talk about his new book. For millions of people, both in Britain and across the world, Elizabeth II is the embodiment of monarchy. Her long life spans nearly a century of national and global history, from a time before the Great Depression to the era of Covid-19. Her reign embraces all but seven years of Britain's postwar history. 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 God save the Queens' bo

Adrian Goldsworthy – The Fort - Adrian Goldsworthy is a British historian and novelist who specializes in ancient Roman history. Adrian Goldsworthy attended Westbourne School, Penarth. He then read Ancient and Modern History at St John's College, Oxford, completing a D.Phil. in ancient military history from the University of Oxford in 1994. That dissertation laid the foundation of his first book, The Roman Army at War 100 BC – AD 200. Get Adrian's latest book "The Fort" on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3vztgkK From Adrian, "THE FORT is my latest novel, following on from the Vindolanda Trilogy. While it involves many of the same characters, it should stand alone and a reader does not need to have read the earlier stories to enjoy it. Those who have will hopefully enjoy meeting again some old and familiar friends." 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 hea

Jon Klein - Guitarist for Siouxsie, Specimen and Sinead O'Connor - Jon Klein is a producer and multi instrumentalist. His career started in the 70's playing with several seminal and influential bands in the Post Punk family of genres. Apparently, he also likes to play in bands with S's...Siouxsie, Sinead, Shriekback, Specimen, Space Tribe... Connect with Jon on FB Jon's found success all over the world, producing music for a wide variety of clients. He's charted in Spain with Fangoria, and among other things currently plays in Micko and the Mellotronics. Pete A Turner, Jon Leon Guerrero and our favorite gun slinger, Wes Maebe all join in on this episode. 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 Guitarists are cool Jon is proof, there ain't no doubt He joined bands with "S" ​Similar episodes: Aaron Casserly Stewart -

Randall Reeves - The Figure 8 Voyage - Born and raised in Northern California, Randall Reeves, 57, grew up reading and dreaming of the sea. He learned to sail on the rivers of central California and often "borrowed" the family sailboat for solo ventures to the San Francisco Bay. These turned out to be formative escapades. While in college, Randall interviewed world-famous solo sailor, Bernard Moitessier, for his campus radio station, a meeting that changed his life. Get the picture book from the voyage at amplify-lab.myshopify.com/products/figure-8-voyage-picture-book For more info on Randal's voyage head to randallreeves.live Randall talks about his incredible Figure 8 Voyage, from the start in San Francisco where he lives, through all kinds of weather conditions, legal challenges even, why he spent a year away from his loving wife etc. Jerome is the co-adventurer co-host of our episode, and there's nothing left for our ol Pedro but to be amazed. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subsc

Irina Skaya – Comedy LIVE on Stage - Irina Skaya is a comedian who's taken over LA. Her windy road to the big league of comedy began in Ukraine, where she's born. She grew up in Tucson Arizona. Then she traveled to London and studied theatre, film, and creative writing. Irina moved to Los Angeles a few years ago to pursue standup. She's worked all the big LA clubs and is ready to get back on stage again soon. These comedy episodes are brought to you by Save the Brave. Now, the NEW! Bastards Canteen location in Temecula is open and features a performance venue where bands and comedians bring their talents to the SoCal wine country. Matt Balaker and Pete A Turner host this episode! For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/VC3nKwsSfe4 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 Irina Skaya She'd love to be that famous Then we'll cancel her Similar episodes: Steve S Ryan - yo

Aurora Winter - Turn Words Into Wealth - Aurora Winter combines the best of Silicon Valley with the best of Hollywood. Using her expertise in film and neuroscience, she helps people tell memorable stories that build brands, books, and businesses. A leader who is a published author and a powerful public speaker has a huge advantage in marketing, sales, and advertising. Through her books, courses, and one-on-one coaching, Aurora trains people to create a clear, concise, compelling message. Get Aurora's book on Amazon at amzn.to/3wnce9r Experts turn their words into wealth. Aurora will share how your audience can increase their income, impact, and influence with the right words. Great leaders are great storytellers. 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/lxj-QKThT64 Haiku Winter is coming To turn Your words into wealth Ain't that good fo

Michael Julian – Active Shooter Survival -. Michael trained under his father and founder of National Business Investigations, Ron Julian, becoming involved in the family business at a young age, assisting his father in many forms of investigations. He majored in Administration of Justice in college where he was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Scholastic Order for academic achievement. Michael began working full time for NBI in 1990, specializing in surveillance operations. For more information about Michael and his company head to: activeshootersurvivaltraining.com We get a LOT of experts who focus on security on the Break It Down Show, and when it comes to that Michael Julian is an absolute pro. This episode is co-produced and hosted by Shelley Klingerman. Don't hesitate and shoot that Play button in the bullseye and hear 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! F

Deborah Stone – Counting, Numbers & Decisions - Deborah Stone has taught at Brandeis for decades. Her books have often become the standard for understanding policy and decision making. Dr. Stone has taught at Brandeis, MIT and a variety of other places… She's got roots in political science as well as other social sciences. Her latest book Counting explains the fallibility of numbers. Get Counting on Amazon at amzn.to/3blukkh Joining us on this episode as co-host is Grant Martin who's working on his doctorate at NC State. During his study, his program uses Deborah's books. So, hit that triangle button and give this ep a listen. For the live version of this episode head to youtu.be/3d-YRDeTIb0 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 Wrote the book Counting Deborah Stone is set in stone As POLSCI rockstar Similar episodes: Mark Sullivan - youtu.be/RKliX9m6u8w DW Wilber youtu.be/in

Mitch DeVore – Counterintelligence & Psy OPS - Pete has known Mitch De Vore for nearly 30 years. They met in the Army during Counterintelligence school. Because being a badass counterintelligence agent isn't enough, Mitch transitioned over to Psychological Operations. With Deployments to Kosovo and the Middle East. Of course, Mitch can't just be a badass PsyOps warrior...his day job has him doing CI work for the DoE. You won't hear Mitch on other shows, but you will love this episode. Mitch has decades of service to the country. Whether as a warrior, a counterintelligence agent or a psychological operations operator...he's done it all. 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/RdyKt8fwhbQ Haiku Psy-Operations That is Mitch's thing, no doubt He has done it all ​Similar episodes: Xander Bullock youtu.be/GYC79EEboFs John Green youtu.be/

Chase Hughes - Advanced Human Skills, Influence and Persuasion - Chase Hughes is a leader in the intelligence and human dynamics space. Chase spent almost a decade deciphering the human matrix. In an effort to locate the farthest 'wall' where human influence ended, Chase discovered that it didn't. He began to develop a map for influence and behavior profiling to enable people in our agencies to read humans, and influence their behavior. Get Chase's latest book Six-Minute X-Ray on Amazon at: amzn.to/3IIpPiJ Get more on him at: chasehughes.com Chase became disturbingly aware of serious issues that plagued our intelligence operations. From interrogation to asset recruiting, our national intelligence personnel was getting training that was no better than what they could have gleaned from a YouTube video about rapport, influence, body language, and persuasion. As a result, we were losing critical intelligence, neglecting opportunities, and people could be losing their lives. Please support the Break It Down Show b

Mandy Barnett - Every Star Above - Mandy Barnett, one of Nashville's enduring musical treasures who has showcased her mesmerizing voice on stages across the globe, started singing at five years-old. She has been singing since. Barnett's style is rooted in the classic country and pop crooning of iconic singers and timeless sounds. She delves into a song with a keen interpretative sense, getting right down to its emotional core and rendering a powerhouse performance through her "pipes of steel" (Los Angeles Times). As one record executive put it, "Mandy Barnett is a song's best friend." Get Mandy's a pre-sale copy of Ever Star Above on Amazon at amzn.to/3t5cd83 For more on Mandy head to her website at www.mandybarnett.com Part of what makes Every Star Above so special is the presence of Sammy Nestico on the album. He arranged the songs for Mandy and gave us this one last piece of his wonderful musical genius before passing on Jan 17 2021. Sammy remains alive through his music. For the live version of this episo

Cork Graham - 5 Acres and a Moose - In 1983, long before Cork Graham became a team leader on Discovery Channel's hit series TREASURE QUEST, he burst onto the international scene, not as an author, but as a photojournalist. As a fresh out-of-high school, 18-year-old combat photographer, he cut his teeth on the Kampuchea/Vietnam War and Hmong resistance in Laos. Get more on Cork at corkgraham.com Check out his other website: 5acresandamoose.com Cork Graham is a direct descendant of Mayflower passengers Edward Fuller and his son Samuel, and David Graham and his son Andrew, Colonial Army veterans of the Battle of Kings Mountain, international bestselling author Cork Graham is considered one of the best adventure memoirists and historians of his generation. 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/UqQe7RhogNk Haiku He isn't a spoon He is a f

Carter Wilson – the Dead Husband - Carter Wilson is the USA Today and #1 Denver Post bestselling author of seven critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a four-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his novels have received multiple starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal. Get Carter's latest book The Dead Husband at Amazon amzn.to/3sSorAM For more on Carter Wilson, head to his website at carterwilson.com Carter lives in Erie, Colorado in a Victorian house that's spooky but isn't haunted…yet. He's so method. He talks to ol Pedro about when he figured out his voice, writing "dark shit" (his own words), writing his blog and newsletter, his goals such as a book per year, and much more in this fun convo. 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 t

Margret Younis - Human Engineering & Behavior Training - Margret Younis is a law enforcement instructor, researcher, speaker, and the owner of Hybrid Academy of Behavioral Security - security, investigative, and behavioral risk mitigation training firm. She implements science-based training concepts designed to prevent suicide, eliminate workplace violence, and improve the mental health and resilience of law enforcement officers, first responders, and criminal justice professionals. Find out more about her company at: myhybridacademy.com Margret's passion can be found in neuropsychological research that explains behavior and decision-making processes in high-stress environments. She investigates concepts of fear, resentment, anxiety, PTSD, depression, suicide, resilience, and performance, including their correlation with the physical brain and psychological mind. Margret talk about all of that, plus her background, traumatic experiences from her past, her inner strength, and more in this ep, hosted by our

Bill Mankins - Trapped in Afghanistan - Bill has visited the show several times. Each time delivering incredible insight into Afghanistan. As the US and her coalition partners work to extract their citizens and Afghans, we must not lose sight of what it takes to succeed in overseas operations...and how quickly failed policy decisions can unravel any hope for success. Afghanistan experts Bill Mankins and Pete A Turner discuss elements of the latest phase of operations in Afghanistan. Currently, there are still an unknown number of Americans, visa-holding Afghans and people US coalition partners are desperate to get out of the country. Mankins notes that these exfiltrations are critical to reducing the amount of atrocity caused by the Biden Administration's irresponsible and bungled retreat. 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/dzswsF

Graham Hurley – Last Flight to Stalingrad - Graham Hurley joins us from the UK. His latest book is called The Last Flight to Stalingrad. Graham's writing has captured the imagination of readers throughout the world. In his Spoils of War series he's focused on a Georgian, there's not ours, general who works with Nazi propaganda master Goebbels. Pete's read the Last Flight to Stalingrad...and says for World War II readers, it's a must buy. Get the book on Amazon at amzn.to/3sH7Xvz We love having authors on the show, especially international ones. If you'e not familiar with Graham, head over to grahamhurley.co.uk and you'll get why we already are in love with Graham and his work. 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/dzswsFvvKh0 Haiku World War II readers Graham has got you covered Read his awesome book Similar episodes: Fredrik deBoer

DW Wilber – Under Cover for the CIA - Del W. Wilber brings over thirty years of experience in Security and Counterterrorism as a former Intelligence Officer serving with the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense in Eastern and Western Europe, and the Middle East, and in law enforcement. His expertise took him to Iraq from 2004-2007 where he served as an advisor for counterterrorism and counter-IED operations to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Multi-National Corps – Iraq. Get DW's Book In the Shadow of the Swords: The Baghdad Police Academy amzn.to/3gzdguy Get more on Del on his website: dwwilber.com Del is fortunate enough to have a character after him, as he tells us on BIDS, reflects on his experience while in active duty (they might have been in the same room with our Pedro) the situation with COVID and the danger of biological weapons.Joining us to co-host is an actor and ex Army Ranger Tim Abell. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show bit.l