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 Sport. Get Michael's book Desire Dream Vision: Three Words that will Change Your Life Michael is a first-timer on the BIDS, where we talk about his work and passion - he's also an author with his last book being “Life Of A Saint” released in March 2020, and is also the founder of Desire Dream Vision. 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 Kurn, it rhymes with burn And his Desire does burn Got Dream, Vision too   Similar episodes:  -   -   -    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.

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 Michelle Danner “The important thing is to keep growing as an artist, to keep raising the bar for yourself,” explains Danner. “In order to be passionate, you have to keep expanding, you have to keep growing, you have to keep pushing yourself.” 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 We can learn a thing From such passionate people She expands her views Similar episodes:  -   -  - 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.

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 clients such as NIKE, Evan Williams, Audi, Under Armour, Stephen Curry, ABC and long time client Oprah. Get more about Ryan and his projects at: Working closely with the non-profit, Veterans in Media and Entertainment; Ryan works to transition Veterans from their military service to the entertainment industry.  By flipping the Veteran narrative of PTSD and negativity on its head, Ryan makes a point of emphasis to advocate Veteran successes, positivity and grooming tomorrow’s leaders and tastemakers. 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 Impressive CV Worked with Steph Curry, Oprah You'd wanna be him Similar episodes:  -   -   -  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.

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. An ordained rabbi, who has worked with the world's religions for over two decades, Shevack is currently the Social Responsibility Advisor for the Patton Alliance. Get his latest book How to Follow Your Yellow Brick Road on Amazon: Our erudite guest Michael talks with Pete about society, democracy, the US and its heritage, economy, religion and God, the whole thing. 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 An ordained rabbi Follow our yellow brick road?! Do tell us 'bout that   Similar episodes: -  -   -    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.

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 at: This is a great episode because you can talk about anything with such an experienced man who has lived several lives packed into one. he's seen done and met everyone...from Sammy Davis Jr to Elvis Presley. He's taken Audrey Hepburn on dates, punched Robert Redford in the nose and has starred in over 80 different shows and movies. 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 ninety years old Though, by experience He's lived that - tripled!   Similar episodes: -  -   -    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.

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 Malcolm comes to us via Aaron Casserly Stewart and Matt Hoy. We can't wait to get the groove. For the  of this episode head to 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!​ ​​Haiku A bass has four strings                                                                He's played it for four decades                                                         Here is for four more! ​Similar episodes:  -   -   -  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.

Jason Kasper – Enemies of My Country - Jason Kasper enlisted in the US Army in June 2001. His first assignment was as a Ranger private, where he conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq before attending West Point. Jason then served as an Airborne Infantry and Special Forces officer, deploying multiple times to Afghanistan and Africa. His books are born from actual experience in faraway lands, doing the hard things that only the finest warriors are capable of doing. Get all of Jason's book at During his off-duty time he began running marathons and ultramarathons, skydiving, BASE jumping, and writing fiction. His last Army assignment was as a Green Beret team commander. Upon returning from his final deployment in 2016, Jason began his second career as an author with the publication of his debut novel, Greatest Enemy. 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 Ultramarathon Try running it, ain't easy Jason is special Similar episodes: Xander Bullock  John Green  Pete A Turner  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.

Morgan Lerette – Welcome to Blackwater - Morgan Lerette worked for Blackwater for 18 months, from 2004 to 2005. Upon his return to the United States, he completed his undergraduate degree at Northern Arizona University and commissioned as a U.S. Army intelligence officer. From 2009 to 2010, Lerette deployed back to Iraq. He left the Army as a captain, moved to Boston, and attended The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Get Morgan's book on Amazon at Lerette wrote the book Welcome to Blackwater. The book is published by a veterans nonprofit, Onward Press, and all sales contribute to its mission to help veterans get their stories published. Morgan talks about the book with Pete and cohost Scott Huesing, and as always when the quorum of veterans in the episode is high, about 567 other aspects of the military life. 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 Veterans write books So non-army folks can read Thanks, Morgan Lerette!   ​Similar episodes: Xander Bullock  John Green  Pete A Turner  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.

Fredrik deBoer - The Cult of Smart - Fredrik deBoer has contributed to the The Guardian, The Washington Post, LA Times, Foreign Policy, Current Affairs, Politico, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Vox, Salon, among other publications. His first book, The Cult of Smart, was published in 2020 by All Points Books and was named one of New York magazine's Top 10 Best Books of 2020. Get The Cult of Smart on Amazon at: Freddie deBoer joins Pete A Turner and new cohost Christopher Renner on the Break It Down Show to get into his book and findings. Part of what makes Chris special is his ability to speak to the problem, rather than the politics. 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 Extricate yourself From this cult and its limits Aint all facts, numbers   Similar episodes:  -   -   -    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.

Bert Sarkkinen - The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing - Bert Sarkkinen, known for his knowledgeable advice and “Bert-isms”, weaves his knowledge of human nature into everything he does. To help people uncover their true timber framing style, he developed a personality quiz for potential clients. Ultimately, when their wants and needs are properly analyzed, it results in a personalized Timber Framing experience that exceeds expectations. Get his book The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing along with an accompanying workbook called The Timber Framing Planning Guide on Amazon at Sarkkinen explains, “It is important to think beyond timber framing and focus on what really makes people happy. This is a life experience. It goes beyond architectural design and strikes a chord within all of us. People want to enjoy the process. That’s why teamwork, transparency and creative solutions are the driving forces in my philosophy.” 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 Timber gives good vibes Probably a primal thing Read Bert's timber book   Similar episodes:  -   -  -   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.