Break It Down Show

Jenny Chan is a researcher and editor dedicated to uncovering overlooked histories of World War II in the Asia-Pacific region. As the founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, she conducts survivor interviews and archival research at the U.S. National Archives, developing digital content and publications that bring hidden wartime stories to light. For more information and books head to pacificatrocities.org Combining rigorous historical research with accessible storytelling, Jenny aims to preserve these narratives and make them relevant to today's audiences. You can reach Jenny at [email protected] and find her work at pacificatrocities.org.

Mark Whicker has worked for SCNG newspapers since 1987. He has been a sports columnist for newspapers since 1980 and a professional sportswriter since 1974. He was selected for induction to the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame in 2020. Pete A Turner, Brian Wetzel and Cullen Chapron welcome Mark Whicker to the Break It Down Show Get Don Drysdale: link.amazon/B064DQaDv Here's a blub from the book. Larger than Life. In the history of American sports, rare is the athlete who fits that description better than Don Drysdale. On the mound, the towering six-foot-five righthander intimidated National League hitters for more than a decade, amassing career totals of 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts . . . and hitting 154 batters, a stat he lead the major leagues in four times. Off the field, Drysdale's personality dominated every room he walked into. With a smile as immense as the sun, Drysdale's contemporaries included Frank Sinatra and Howard Cosell. In Up and In, longtime Orange County Register sportswriter Mark Whicker takes listeners on a remarkable journey through Drysdale's life and career. Featuring exclusive interviews with Drysdale's teammates, broadcasters, and colleagues, this new biography paints a complete portrait of an unparalleled baseball life—from Drysdale's early years in Van Nuys to his sudden passing in 1993 at age fifty-six.

Mike Cote returns to the Break It Down Show. These current event shows offer a different look at policy. The aim is to apply a critical and professional lens to what the US is doing and how it's performing. Rather than offer salacious political commentary the Break It Down Show attempts to walk the line of informing on policy outcomes and goals over one sided themes. If we catch a break or two Dr Amber Brittain-Hale will join Pete and Mike in studio on the Break It Down Show.

From the streets of Hollis Queens to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels helped transform hip-hop from a neighborhood movement into a global cultural force. As one-third of the legendary Run-DMC, he broke musical and cultural boundaries, redefined fashion, and influenced generations of artists. In this episode, DMC reflects on the group's groundbreaking beginnings, the influences that paved the way for him, his lifelong passion for comic books, and his evolution into an author, entrepreneur, and advocate. We explore the stories behind the music, the lessons learned through adversity, and the creative drive that continues to fuel one of hip-hop's most influential pioneers as he fights for truth and justice. This episode of Getting the Gig presented by the Break It Down Show is produced by: Jon Leon Guerrero, Pete A Turner and Todd Davis

Pete A Turner welcomes Ilene Graff to the Break It Down Show. Ilene has a long history of doing incredible things, including work in TV and on stage. She's worked with, well the list is long: Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Eucker, well just go look up Ilene if you don't know her already. Join GRAMMY©-nominated TV and Broadway star Ilene Graff on a journey through her life and career, celebrating the people, events, and places that have brought her great joy, meaning, comfort, and gratitude. Ilene is thrilled to be returning to the Catalina stage for this all-new show, where she will be singing a wide range of her favorite musical genres (and some special surprises!), as she shares the love and appreciation she has for life through music. With musical direction by Sam Krieger, supported by an A-list trio, TRAVELIN' THRU is a concert that will make you laugh, feel deeply and be reminded that even when times are tough, there's so much to be thankful for.

Pete A Turner welcomes back Gina Osborn to the Break It Down Show. Gina is a former Army Counterintelligence Agent. She followed up that sexy career title with FBI Agent. These two will dig into the interpersonal skills, stories and all things from the agent world. For more on Gina head to ginalosborn.com While working on the FBI's Inspection Staff, Gina conducted more than 30 comprehensive inspections of field offices and headquarters entities, examining not simply individual performance, but how leadership, operations, accountability, and culture worked together as a system. Across offices, missions, and leadership teams, the same patterns kept appearing. Capable people were rarely the problem. Failure took root where ownership was unclear, warning signs became normalized, and responsibility existed without the authority to act.

David Weck is a prominent figure in the fitness industry, recognized for his innovative approach to movement, balance, and athletic performance. He invented the BOSU® Balance Trainer in 1999, a widely used fitness device designed to improve balance and functional strength. Here's the link to get David's Best Selling Book. Every Step Stronger https://link.amazon/B01LPNeWP Book Blub: Transform your daily movement, fix posture imbalances, and unlock lifelong physical capability—starting with the way you walk. Every step you take is training your body for strength or breakdown. In Every Step Stronger, David Weck—inventor of the BOSU Balance Trainer and creator of WeckMethod— reveals a practical path to better movement, greater confidence, and peak physical performance. After debilitating back pain forced him to rebuild his own body, Weck spent decades exploring gait training, balance, coordination, and human performance. His discovery begins with one simple principle: Every step is a rep. Small imbalances repeated over millions of steps quietly shape the way your body moves. By improving the quality of those repetitions, walking itself becomes a daily opportunity to build joint mobility, foot strength, and core stability.

Chandra Lynn, M.B.A., is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and transformation coach dedicated to helping people thrive from the inside out. She is the author of the Gold Medal-winning book Root-to-Rise®: How to Love Life (even when it's messy, hard, and uncertain) and creator of the Root-to-Rise® personal growth system, which has earned recognition from Deepak Chopra and Kirkus Reviews. Chandra Is a longtime friend of Pete A Turner. She's also a frequent guest on the Break It Down Show

Michael White fell in love with an Iranian girl. He picked romance, left for Iran and went to be with his wife. Until the government of Iran took Michael's arrival as a bad thing. He was arrested and charged with crimes, including offending the Ayatollah. Michael was convicted and sentenced to prison. He appealed that decision and was sent back to prison with more crimes! It appeared that Michael would perish in prison. Cue COVID and President Donald Trump's State Department. This experience interacting directly with the Iranian government provides us with unique insight into how the IRI government operates. Pete A Turner is proud to welcome back Michael White to the Break It Down Show

Dr Amber Brittain-Hale returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Sec State Marco Rubio is having a massive impact on the reputation of the US abroad. When we're told how the US's reputation is falling around the world, it begs the question, why is the US having so much success abroad if it's going poorly. Sec Rubio's current tour is illustrative of the messaging being conducted by the US towards it allies and adversaries.