Break It Down Show

Richard Caruso – Corruption in Corrections in Corcoran - Richard's courageous whistleblowing made waves, with his story even inspiring the Hollywood movie "Felon," starring Steven Dorf and Val Kilmer. In this exclusive interview, Richard sits down with host Pete A Turner for the first time to reveal the harrowing truth about life for guards and prisoners in the high-security unit (SHU) at Corcoran Correctional Facility. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as Richard paints a vivid picture of a system that often falls short of its mission to rehabilitate and protect. This gripping episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of the flaws within the correctional system and the resilience required to confront them. Tune in for this compelling and unfiltered conversation with Richard Caruso, as he bravely shares his truth and speaks out against the injustices he witnessed in the pursuit of a safer and more accountable system. Don't miss this crucial episode of 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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Behind prison walls, Truth and Hollywood's embrace Richard's tale unfolds. ​​Similar episodes: Lord Nelson https://youtu.be/rMaHrZ77840 Bryan Fuller youtu.be/Fy0evLhcFD8 Rico Alvies youtu.be/msBE7qH2diM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs 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.

Jennifer Schmid – Firefighter, Pioneer…Hero - Jennifer's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by a series of remarkable events that have shaped her resilience and determination. One particularly unforgettable incident involved a fire where her legs were tragically struck by an exploding car bumper. The tale was so incredible that it caught the attention of the renowned MythBusters, who took on the challenge, ultimately leading to a bumper recall. Join us in this captivating episode of the podcast as we delve into the awe-inspiring story of Jennifer Schmid, a true badass who has shattered barriers in two traditionally male-dominated industries: commercial shipping and firefighting. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Eric Hoglund of Estey Realty as our co-host. Eric, a staunch supporter of the Break It Down Show and Save the Brave, brings his enthusiasm and insightful perspective to the conversation, making this his third co-hosting appearance. 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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Fire, sea conquered, Jennifer's journey unfolds, Inspires with strength. ​​Similar episodes: Lord Nelson https://youtu.be/rMaHrZ77840 Bryan Fuller youtu.be/Fy0evLhcFD8 Rico Alvies youtu.be/msBE7qH2diM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs 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.

Lord Nelson – Through The Night - In their quest to bridge the gap between studio artistry and live vigor, Lord Nelson has forged a new path. For the first time, three gifted songwriters and vocalists—brothers Henry and Calloway Jones, alongside Kai Crowe-Getty—combine their talents to produce a collection of songs that captivate the listener. With Andrew Hollifield and Niko Cvetanovich on bass, Johnny Stubblefield on drums, and Dave Pinto on pedal steel and harmonica, this ensemble brings depth and authenticity to each track. To learn more about Lord Nelson head to lordnelsonband.com Today, we delve into the journey of Lord Nelson, a band that has traversed the nation, captivating audiences in diverse venues. Determined to capture the energy of their live performances, Lord Nelson ventured into the studio with a clear objective: to create an album that embodies the raw spirit of a bar show. They transformed a converted barn into their recording haven, and over a few weeks, guitar virtuoso Calloway Jones and collaborator Ivan Barry engineered two sessions, seamlessly crafting the foundation of a remarkable album. 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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Live shows on the road, Studio captures their soul, Lord Nelson's triumph. ​​Similar episodes: Adam Shoenfeld youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Stuart Scheller youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 S. Sheller, Matt Hoh youtu.be/33OR7ySeieM ​ Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs​​ ​​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.

Andrew Dziengeleski – Trump Doctrine or Understanding International Complexities - Get ready for one of our strategy shows. COL Andrew Dziengeleski joins Pete A Turner to survey modern combat/diplomacy. Whether it's theory, Great Power Conflict, or nanobots, we've got strong thoughts on the topic. Andy and Pete provide us an unvarnished look at the complexities of foreign policy, and why the US struggles to reliably create positive outcomes. Also, the fellas dive into multi-dimensional combat considering the ultra-complex urban fight.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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Warriors of thought Unveiling foreign landscapes Strategies unfold. ​​Similar episodes: Adam Shoenfeld youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Stuart Scheller youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 S. Sheller, Matt Hoh youtu.be/33OR7ySeieM ​ Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs​​ ​​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.

Bryan Fuller - The First Ever Human Powered Row from Boston to London - Bryan Fuller is BACK on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Bryan and Pete go back nearly 30 years. Throughout their friendship, Bryan and Pete have talked of their various adventures. Now, Bryan is back at it. Until recently, Bryan was the recording holding American in rowing across the Atlantic. Yes, the whole ocean! But, that attempt wasn't hard enough for Bryan. Now he's built a 4-man team. The challenge? Row from Boston to London. This is an unprecedented row in the known history of the world. To support the London Calling row, visit LondonCallingRow.com Why do this? Bryan is raising money for communityrowing.org a charitable organization in Boston that, among other efforts, focus on helping heal veterans through rowing. Bryan runs 2 companies. One is BorderRowers.com a charity focused company that creates rowing challenges. Bryan has built a global community of rowers that area constantly pushing themselves in an effort to raise money. Bryan also runs PowerRowing.com. Power Rowing is Bryan's rowing studio in Brookline, Mass. If you are local to Boston, this is a great place to get healthy...and guided by the bossman. Bryan is a wonderful human. You'll love meeting and rowing with 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/PMfkxsRZx4w Haiku Rowing for a cause, Healing veterans through sport, Community thrives. ​Similar episodes: Matt Hoh youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Kevin Adams youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 Dan McLaughlin youtu.be/33OR7ySeieM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs​​ ​​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.

Rico Aviles – The Language Ninja - Ricardo Aviles hails from Arecibo, PR. He joined the Army in 2008 as a Military Police officer. Being bilingual and possessing a love for languages he began working as a professional translator/interpreter. That job led to Rico being called the "Language Ninja." As an interpreter Rico has translated for cases such as: human trafficking, drugs, therapy, child advocacy centers and more. After leaving the Army he spent most of his time training Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the Caio Terra banner and is currently a purple belt. Rico is a comedian doing shows with Ian Edwards, Kevin Farley and Shayne Smith. Check out the Rico Podcast. Rico and his best friend Eric McElroy have interviewed some incredible guests: Tommy Chong, Larry Hankin, Michael Wert, Susan Lanier, G-King and more!\ 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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Ninja of language Rico translates worlds apart Voices intertwined. ​​Similar episodes: Adam Shoenfeld youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Stuart Scheller youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 S. Sheller, Matt Hoh youtu.be/33OR7ySeieM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs​​ ​​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.

Rob Aldridge – Mind Over Manners - Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we delve into the story of Alabama-based rock and rollers Rob Aldridge & the Proponents and their highly anticipated second album, "Mind Over Manners." With a two-part strategy of delivering thoughtful truths backed by tasteful grooves, they successfully avoided the sophomore slump, presenting a twelve-song collection that rivals their fellow Alabaman contemporaries like Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Alabama Shakes. Check out Rob Aldridge music at: robaldridgemusic.com/ Recorded at Studio 144, a smoky loft space in Green Hill, Alabama, "Mind Over Manners" was produced by Rob Aldridge and Jay Burgess of The Pollies. The Proponents, along with additional talents like Clint Chandler on keyboards, Caleb Elliott on cello, and Kimi Samson on violin, poured their hearts into the creation of this album. However, their triumph is bittersweet. The passing of Proponents bassist Stone Anderson from an accidental drug overdose in April 2021 deeply shook both the band and the North Alabama music scene. For Aldridge, working on "Mind Over Manners" became a poignant reminder that it was the last project he would share with his childhood friend Stone. Explore the highs and lows of this remarkable band's journey as they pour their souls into their music. Check out the Break It Down Store on Bonfire bonfire.com/store/the-break-it-down-show-store/ 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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Bittersweet triumph "Mind Over Manners" does shine Lost friend's final touch. Similar episodes: ​ U2 SOI vs U2 SOE youtu.be/6e4V-gFThf4 Prince vs Michael Jackson youtu.be/Lioe771I43c Van Halen vs Fleetwood Mac youtu.be/4YCormQ0OcM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs​​ ​​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.

Michael Uslan - BATMAN'S BATMAN: A Memoir from Hollywood - With a remarkable career spanning decades, Uslan has garnered prestigious accolades, including Oscar, Emmy, People's Choice, and Annie Awards. As a Professor of Practice at Indiana University Media School, he pioneered the first accredited course on comic book folklore. His upcoming book, The Boy Who Loved Batman, was set to debut as a Broadway play in Fall 2022. Join us for an extraordinary episode featuring Michael E. Uslan, the Originator and Executive Producer of the iconic Batman movie franchise. From the groundbreaking 1989 BATMAN film to the highly anticipated 2022 release, THE BATMAN, Uslan's creative vision has shaped the Dark Knight's cinematic universe, including THE JOKER and the celebrated DARK KNIGHT trilogy. Whether you're a devoted fan of Batman, an aspiring producer, or simply intrigued by the entertainment industry, this episode is a must-listen. 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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Batman's legacy Uslan's creative vision Hollywood's secrets. ​​Similar episodes: Adam Shoenfeld youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Stuart Scheller youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 S. Sheller, Matt Hoh youtu.be/33OR7ySeieM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs​​ ​​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.

John Spencer: Ukraine Fights, Exploring War and Its People - In this captivating episode, we delve into the realm of modern war with none other than John Spencer, an internationally renowned expert on urban warfare. With a specific focus on urban warfare tactics and strategies, John finds the ongoing Ukrainian war to be a fascinating test-bed for his theories, approaches, and practices. John has written 3 books. 2! in the last year. Here's a link to his work amzn.to/3lQsXTd Join us for a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation as we gain valuable insights from John Spencer's extensive knowledge and real-world experiences. This episode is a must-listen for military enthusiasts, strategic thinkers, and anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of modern war and its implications in urban environments. 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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Urban War unfolds John's theories are tested Insight found through strife. ​​Similar episodes: Adam Shoenfeld youtu.be/2BTLSL7sFhE Stuart Scheller youtu.be/inY3g3NAUe8 S. Sheller, Matt Hoh youtu.be/33OR7ySeieM Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg Writer: Dragan Petrovski youtu.be/JVum9nRpyUs​​ ​​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.

Chris Thomas King - The King of the Blues - Chris Thomas King is a multi-Grammy winning blues musician. He's also the author of, "The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture." The Blues tells the unrealized history, that the genre was actually invented in New Orleans. It's also a fact that most modern music in the US is a descendant of the blues. Names like Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Bunk Johnson, Chevalier De Saint George, Dan Desdunes are among the most important players in the history, not only of the Blues, but of American music. Get his book on Amazon at amzn.to/353PGCJ Chris' history is informed in part by his upbringing working in his father Tabby's juke joint. The oral traditions passed down through the collected living memory of the musicians just a generation or 3 after the spawning of the genre were told at Tabby's. Chris is also a world-class musician. He's not just won multiple Grammys, but had his name announced more than once on the same night! He's a successful stage and movie actor. He's a prolific song writer and an all round wonderful person. You are going to love meeting Chris Thomas King. Check out the Break It Down Store on Bonfire bonfire.com/store/the-break-it-down-show-store/ 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 youtube.com/live/7afG8nXmW1k? Haiku Musician, author Kind of a regular here Chris Thomas King, y'all! Similar episodes: ​ U2 SOI vs U2 SOE youtu.be/6e4V-gFThf4 Prince vs Michael Jackson youtu.be/Lioe771I43c Van Halen vs Fleetwood Mac youtu.be/4YCormQ0OcM ​Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org ​ ​​ Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner youtu.be/mYoUxRJzXcA Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev youtu.be/3Ciw2tLo_hg ​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​​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.