You've never heard of Matt Ray. When he was young, he shot two people murdering one of them. He went to jail for the next 24 years. Matt is featured in our upcoming limited series called the Prison Chronicles. 

This episode helps us understand what happens when someone convicted of murder gets out of prison. What condition are they in...what struggles are present for them and how they see their responsibility and path after prison.

Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative reporter from the Epoch Times returns to the Break It Down Show. Joshua knows China from years of breaking stories and developing sources inside. When the main narrative is influenced by Chinese interests,

Joshua talks with Pete A Turner and Erik Kleinsmith about how his thoughts on COVID-19, outbreak have evolved in the past 2 months.  Also, he discusses his thoughts on protests and his concerns about a second wave of the Corona Virus.

Chef Maddog Maggert returns for his 3rd visit to the Break It Down Show. Following a career in the military, combat deployments, even an amputation, nothing external could keep the Chef from moving ahead...except himself. 

Watch Maddog's cooking video's here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtjazQ4Lc5gnHeXkm8vUiw

Sometimes, making the leap is the hardest part...the work is done...the unknown still unknown...but at some point, you just have to jump. Maddog's life as a fulltime chef is starting now.

Henry Langrehr's life is defined by the days immediately following D'Day. The moment he jumped into St. Mere Eglise-he had to do "Whatever It Took" to get through being a paratrooper, combat engineer, fighting in hedgerows and a Nazi death camp-Henry took a lot.

Get Whatever It Took https://amzn.to/3ee8I8y

Jim DeFelice, Henry's co-author returns with ANOTHER incredible story of life, and heroism. Pete A Turner hosts this incredible story of life. This is one of the best books we've read this year.

Andrea Vitz is

back for her 2nd visit to the Break It Down Show. Andrea is

talking about her book the You You've Never Met, a guide on

How to Stop Experiencing Pain and Chaos in All of Your

Relationships by Sobering Up, Emotionally-Speaking; consider

us convinced.

Jon hosts this episode, in part because Andrea's husband Ted is his trainer, and Andrea his chiropractor.  He's done the work, seen the results and wants the same for us.

Bill Dawes is an international headlining comedian. He's a buddy of our big brother Jay Mohr's. Scott Huesing and Pete A Turner, grabbed a fun Friday afternoon show with Bill. 

Check out Bill's comedy special, Try Not To Laugh on Amazon

The jokes fly fast and we're having a blast...so don't expect too much hard-hitting mind exploding analysis...this is just straight funny folks doing funny things; and we all need more of that.

Dr Mackowiak and his writing partner Jane McHugh authored a paper re-writing antebellum US Presidential history. Their research solves the death of 3 presidents and Willie Lincoln the 11-year-old son of President Lincoln. McHugh and Mackowiak posit that a deposit of night soil near the White House's contaminated its water supply. The contaminated water that is linked to the deaths of presidents William Henry Harrison, John Polk and Zachary Taylor. Taylor and Harrison died in office, Polk died 3 months afte

Zoe has been singing in bands around the Bay for years. Most notably she was a singer and songwriter for the Mo'Fessionals. She's played Slim's, Kennel Club all of the venues that big Bay bands play.

Zoe Ellis' music is available on her Facebook & her band Agape Soul

Jon Leon Guerrero and Pete A Turner get into Zoe's courageous writing, performing and life as a musician in a socially relevant band. Zoe continues to work and make incredible music and you'd be crazy to not check out her work in Agape Soul.

Ken Ungar has deep roots in sports. He grew up in Indiana and spent a lot of time at the raceway and ultimately working at the track.  

As his experience grew, he developed a mastery of brands sponsoring sports, whether it's buildings, teams etc. Ultimately, he established Charge Sponsorship to help brands unlock the power of sponsorship.

Pete A Turner and Ken talk on the Break It Down Show about the market and how things like ESPorts are changing how we monetize events, players and brands. New Podcast

John Krotec is a leader in the veteran podcast world. His show Straight Outta Combat Radio is a smash in the veteran space...but also his Task Force Zen focusing on meditation & healing is changing how people recover.

John is always hustling & working on the next deal. His Green Zone Hero business list helps companies that support veterans show their support. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT Jon will a free 1 year subscription to the list for any business that mentions the Break It Down Show. This is a $500 dollar value!