Taylor Greiger - Hell or High Seas - Taylor Grieger is the captain of Skeleton Crew Sailing and a former Naval Rescue Swimmer.  Taylor was born and raised all over Texas before spending 6 years in the U.S. Navy.  After leaving the military, he struggled with the transition to civilian life and was diagnosed with PTSD.  Taylor was eventually inspired by his own journey to launch the Skeleton Crew mission: to sail around Cape Horn in order to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Visit for everything on the film Hell or High Seas (Invincible Entertainment) is the true story of a Navy veteran’s struggle with PTSD after re-entering civilian life, and his quest to sail around Cape Horn to calm the storms within. Listen to the episode where Taylor, OL Pedro and guest host Randal Reeves talk about the film and other sailing-related stuff, we’re sure you’ll learn a lot. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku In Hell or High Seas You'll learn a lot 'bout something That's dedication   ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith  Perttu Polonen  Mike Guardia  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Patrick Richardson – The State of Reporting - Patrick Richardson breaks news. Patrick has been a working journalist since 1992 at community papers across Kansas and for the last 10 years as an editor for newspapers in Southeast Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southwest Missouri. As a freelancer, he has also broken major stories for national outlets. He currently blogs at and can be reached at: [email protected]. He was born in Wichita, raised in Southwest Kansas and currently lives in extreme southeast Kansas, with his wife, two Great Danes, an English Bulldog and 10 grandchildren. Patrick is a buddy of Pete A Turner and we're glad to have him back for his 2nd visit to the Break It Down Show. You hit play here! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Patrick Richardson Breaks news, and we Break it Down What a match, hit play!!!   ​Similar episodes: Jeff Gottesfeld  Perttu Polonen  James Rosebush  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Joe Towne - The Performer's Mindset & The Better Podcast - Actor, producer & entrepreneur Joe Towne has launched a new podcast inspired by Towne’s own acclaimed workshops for actors, executives and creatives, The Performer’s Mindset, established in 2018. The show aims to inspire and encourage its listeners through honest conversations with leading experts across film, television, sports, science, and music on the road to success. The Better Podcast’s first guest is Emmy award-winning host, producer, New York Times best-selling author and Pac-12 Networks host, Yogi Roth. Listen to the first episode here: The podcast’s inaugural season will also feature longform conversations with Lino DiSalvo (FROZEN, PLAYMOBIL: THE MOVIE), author & Creative Catalyst for Nike, Kevin Carroll, The Webb Sisters, James Beard nominated author and renowned olive oil sommelier, Pamela Sheldon Johns and Anthony Sparks (NAACP award nominee & showrunner for OWN’s QUEEN SUGAR). Additional guest announcements are forthcoming. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku The podcast world's big Well it just became bigger Hit the above link!   ​Similar episodes: Jeff Gottesfeld Perttu Polonen  James Rosebush Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Jeff Gottesfeld – Twenty-One Steps - Jeff Gottesfeld is an acclaimed writer whose work has won awards from the American Library Association, the Writers Guild of America, and the National Council for the Social Studies. He has previously written for adult, teen, middle-grade, and picture book audiences. Jeff's new book describes how with every step the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Young readers can discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through resonant words and illustrations. Get Jeff’s book Twenty-One Steps on Amazon at: Pete A Turner and the Break It Down Show celebrate Veteran's day with a truly special guest...and honor 100 years of the Unkown Soldier. Jeff will be speaking throughout the nation in support of this book. This is Jeff Gottesfeld's first appearance on the show. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku His Twenty-One Steps Is quite a good read, do check! Welcome to the show!   ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith  Perttu Polonen  Mike Guardia  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

James Rosebush – Reagan Staff Member on US Affairs - James Rosebush a senior Reagan staff member checks in with Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. James and Pete are going to discuss the current state of affairs in the US, whether its regionally, nationally or around the globe.  James' experience working with the 40th president and many subsequent administrations makes in a marvelous resource that links the top level of the government to the ground truth where OL Pedro plays. This is the 3rd visit for James on the Break It Down Show, so enjoy the episode! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku He's a third-timer His selfless wisdom sharing Always welcome here   ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith  James Rosebush Mike Guardia  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Steven Kirkbride, Lil Boss Steven - Benicia Boy Rapper - Steven Kirkbride "Lil Boss Steven" is an independent Bay Area artist that is trying to keep the craft alive. He believes that one should study the roots of hip hop because there were strict Traditions to make an MC considered dope. A lot of these carry over from poetic and literary devices. AFTER ALL HIP HOP IS POETRY OVER A BEAT. For more on Lil Boss Steven head to: “There is something powerful to this”… Being human is to encompass all human emotions which include anger, animosity and pain.  I believe if we do not have a proper outlet to put these aggressive emotions into something that can have a positive effect, Instead of being self destructive, says LBS… Hit play for other gems from LBS! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Hey Lil Boss Steven Hook us up with some rhymes, man 'Cause haikus are hard   ​Similar episodes: Vincent Darby  Perttu Polonen  Janeshia A. Ginyard  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Simon Morley - By Any Other Name - Simon is a busy fella with many talents. He is a British artist and art historian. He is the author of several books and catalogue essays on modern and contemporary art, and his art reviews and essays have been published in numerous magazines and journals, including the TLS, Modern Painters, Tate Magazine, the Independent on Sunday, World Art and Third Text. Available via Pre-Sale on Amazon at This is Simon Morley's first visit to the Break It Down Show. He joins us to discuss his new book, "By Any Other Name; A Cultural History of the Rose. So if you love roses, definitely hit play on this ep, and even if you don’t… You may start loving them. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Simon Morley, yall Artist, historian, Brit Rose-related ep!   ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith  Perttu Polonen  Mike Guardia  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Todd Bensman – Ukraine War Hits the US Border – Todd Bensman is an expert in immigration, and in particular how to circumvent the US's reckless approach to immigration policy.  Todd is a Senior National Security Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies.  This is Todd's second visit with Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. Get Todd's incredible book America's Covert Border War at Amazon Todd returns to the Break It Down Show to discuss his most recent article discussing the influx of Ukrainians at the southern US border. As tensions rose between Ukraine and Russia in early 2022, Ukrainians began to flee their homeland and head to other countries. The US has seen a significant increase of refugees at the San Ysidro port of entry. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Our guest Todd Bensman On the Ukraine War Hit play for the deets!   ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith  Perttu Polonen  Mike Guardia Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Mike Guardia – The Combat Diaries of World War II – Mike Guardia writes military themed books that cover history, biographies and a variety of other subjects in the genre. The Combat Diaries tells stories, mostly untold, of the people who actually performed the operation and battles. From Normandy to Iwo Jima. True tales of combat…on land, sea, and air. Get his book The Combat Diaries of WW II on Amazon at: Members of the Greatest Generation are leaving us at the rate of several hundred per day. Indeed, the youngest World War II veterans are now in their nineties. The Combat Diaries is a testament to their enduring legacy. Mike has been a guest numerous times on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner, ‘cause he’s a book machine. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Mike the book machine True tales of combat are here Get his new book, folks!   ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith  Perttu Polonen  Janeshia A. Ginyard  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Juan Escovedo - Debut Album, Legendary Family, Percussion Maestro - Juan Escovedo is a musicians musician. He comes from the first family of percussion and he’s played with the best of the best. His touring and recording credits include Prince, Herbie Hancock, Lionel Richie, Raphael Saadiq, and of course the E Family and his own projects The Juan Escovedo Orchestra, Seven Days, and The Funky Latin Orchestra. Get everything about Juan at: But in the midst of such a prolific career as an accompanist, Juan has waited until now to release his debut solo album. This is Juan's 3 visit to the Break It Down Show, Pete A Turner and Jon Leon Guerrero have also interviewed Moms and Pops Escovedo.  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku He's played with the best And waited for the right time Enjoy his album!   ​Similar episodes: Vincent Darby  Perttu Polonen  Janeshia A. Ginyard  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.