Break It Down Show

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 Ch...

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....

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 resili...

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 Manki...

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 f...

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 counterterro...

Mark Sullivan - The Last Green Valley - Mark Sullivan has authored lots and LOTS of books. He and Pete A Turner sit down and talk about his process, how growth and the latest book called, "The Last Green Valley". Get the last Green Valley on Amazon amzn.to/2PEMcyX Mark's book tells the tale of the Martel's, a Ukrainian family who lives on the edge of survival in Stalinist Russia. Then things get w...

Xander Bullock – The War Booty of the Taliban - COL Xander Bullock is a US Army officer who has served with the 101st Airborne Division, the 1st Infantry Division, I Corps HQ plans, MNC-I Plans and CFC-A Plans. COL Xander Bullock is a veteran of Bosnia/Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan and has been in service since 93. He is an active duty Colonel serving Brigade Command for the Corps of Engineers at...

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...

Kate Linder - Young and the Restless - Kate Linder was cast as Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless over 38 years ago. She remains a key member of the top-rated daytime drama's cast. In 2008, Linder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Linder was elected to two terms as the Television Academy's Governor of Daytime Programming Peer Group and was elected to multiple terms as a SA...

Alex Vindman – Here, Right Matters - Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vindman came to the nation's attention during the first impeachment of President Donald Trump. LTC Vindman didn't think what he heard in the President's call to Ukrainian President Zelenksy was appropriate. Feeling compelled to act, Vindman reported what he heard...Alex's testimony proved one of the critical bits of testimon...

Tracy McLaughlin & Joe Juliani - Real Estate Rescue - Dream Homes - Tracy McLaughlin and Joe Juliani are realtors who work on high-end properties. Their approaches are different, but the results incredible. Tracy runs "The Agency" a nationally recognized realtor who focuses on properties in Marin. Get more info on Tracy and The Agency at theagencyre.com Joe Juliani works out of Newport Beach/Orang...

John Green - Rescuing Afghans From/To America - John Green returns to the Break It Down Show to talk about the efforts to save Afghan partners that supported the US over the last 20 years. We've seen stories about the massive airlift made to move 10s of thousands of people...but there are also thousands of Americans working behind the scenes, with, through and, in some cases, in spite of the burea...

Nico Marcolongo – Challenged Athletes Foundation - Nico joined CAF in the spring of 2008 after 14 years of service as a United States Marine Corps Officer. He is a veteran of the Iraq conflict and brings with him over 8 years of fundraising and event experience to benefit challenged military athletes. Nico is dedicated to supporting the rehabilitative needs of our troops and will lead CAF's effort...

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...

Johnny Walker - An American Hero - Johnny was born and raised in Iraq. When the US invaded Iraq, Johnny, who loved America started working as an interpreter with the US forces. Johnny worked with the MPs, then he was discovered by the SEALs for his true purpose in life. During a break between SEAL rotations, Pete A Turner was given Johnny Walker to use as an interpreter. Much of what they did stil...

Chris Thomas King – Angola New Album, George Floyd Murder - Chris Thomas King is the son of blues musician Tabby Thomas. He has won awards including "Album of the Year" for both Grammy Award and Country Music Awards. King has sold more than 10 million records in the United States. Listen to Chris' new album Angola on Spotify at: spoti.fi/3p2RjIA Chris is back on the Break It Down Show again. This...

The Honorable Lewis Owens – Del Rio Texas, US-Mexico Border - Del Rio Texas sits on the US/Mexico border 400 miles from El Paso, Dallas and Houston. The Honorable Lewis Owens is charged with handling this international focal point for human trafficking, drug smuggling, crime and immigration. Host Pete A Turner has been traveling along the border examining the Ground Truth to bring some honest cove...

Erik Kleinsmith - The Zodiac is Gary Francis Poste. That's the claim of the Case Breakers a team of retired investigators, analysts and reporters. Erik runs the intelligence aspect of the team. On previous cases, the Case Breakers cracked the DB Cooper case pegging Robert Rackstraw as the target. With one of the most famous cold cases solved...the team moved on to the Zodiac. Fellow Case Breaker,...

Michael Kurn – Desire Dream Vision - Southampton born a bred TV presenter and broadcaster Michael Kurn has so far had a career that has taken him across the globe. From major sporting events including the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and FIH Hockey World Cup, to working with national and international broadcasters including the Star Sports (India), Super Sport (Africa), Mola TV (Indonesia), BBC and Talk...

Michelle Danner - Michelle Danner Acting Studio - The passion and commitment are the hallmarks of the career of filmmaker, acting coach, and performer Michelle Danner, for decades one of the industry's most respected and successful teachers, and now a successful director who continues to grow and expand her creative universe, hoping to set an example for her students and peers. For more on Michell...

Ryan Curtis – Director, Warrior, Oscar Mike - Ryan Curtis attended Fitchburg State University (UMASS) on a basketball scholarship, Ryan studied Broadcast Journalism and Theater. In 2001, Ryan joined the US ARMY. Following his service, Ryan chased his dreams of storytelling to Los Angeles to become a director. Since his plunge into the industry, Ryan has directed original content and spots for clie...

Michael Shevack – How to follow your Yellow Brick Road - The author/co-author of 6 books, Michael Shevack has taught Spirituality and Comparative Religion in the School of Social Welfare, State University of New York (Stony Book), as well as Business Spirituality at the Iacocca Center for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University. His column in Business Spirituality appeared in Success magazine...

Hank Garrett – Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight - Hank Garrett is an actor and that's probably the most boring thing about him. He grew up in Harlem in the 30's and 40's. With no money, he took to the street to make ends meet and survive. Throughout the decades, he's been a thug, a cop, an actor, a PROFESSIONAL Wrestler?....wow. Get his book Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight on Amazon...

Malcolm Joseph - I Am a Bass Player - Malcolm Joseph is a bass player who teaches, plays sessions and has his own band. Malcolm has evolved through over 40 years in the music industry. He's tasted stardom with his band 7th-Heaven in the 80s and is Grace Jones' prime bass player. You know we love bass players on BIDS. Malcolm brings an international flair that we know everyone will enjoy. BTW Malco...