Kurt Schlichter joins BIDSs discussing military guys response to adversity. This ep was recorded as Ca was beginning its shelter in place provisions. Kurt talks about his law practice and how to maintain his employees and keep them provisioned while protecting his staff from COVID.

Pete and Scott H sit with Kurt discussing how to manage our lives. Kurt suggests his time in the military has uniquely prepared him for this time. Funny thing is, this episode was recorded BEFORE we closed down restaurants.

Joe Pardo is a business coach, a podcaster and a podcast conference creator, check out Indiepodcon.com for more. Joe works to help folks become "Super" through a variety of means. Pardo is a seasoned podcast producer who's started numerous shows and been in the business for years. Pete and Joe dive into podcasting providing pointers on mindsets, best practices and how to put all the pieces together.

You'll love Joe Be sure to check out Joe's superjoepardo.com and Indiepodcast.com

Ben Biddick is a busy dude. He's a former Army medic. Then he worked as an Emergency Manager. Today's he's a consultant (Ideal State Consulting), trainer, author, podcast producer oh, and a father; like we said, hella hella busy. Ben's focus on the concept of Get UP and recovery after trauma. This vision is tied to Ben's co-authored, Get UP, a book with Adam Greenberg Who survived a severe meaning in a major league baseball game. Pete A Turner & Ben got into COVID response from their military backgrounds,

Dr Wilfred Reilly answers Pete A Turner's questions regarding his bold paper citing a lack of evidence in support of Shelter In Place protocols.

Using the numbers provided Wil makes his case that there's no defined benefit for sheltering in place, quarantining or some intermediate maintenance of society. Pete and Wil explore a variety of scientific facts, social and cultural norms plus, comparing and contrasting the pandemic and the panic caused by COVID-19. Wil's work on hate crime hoaxes is essential.

Ron Self started life with a father telling him he was the cause of all his family's problems. Then it changed irrevocably in a gunfight Ron participated in on a freeway in the US. Ron was raised in military academies and ultimately served in the Marines. 

Ron went to prison for attempted murder. He reached the brink and jumped...of the edge of the world...with a literal rope around his neck-it snapped and his rebound began there. Ron got better, got back, and is now fighting for increased veterans.

Bob Woodson grew up in Philadephia-it wasn't easy. His father passed away, he became estranged from his mother and dropped out of high school. Then he got to work, ultimately, his job was to guide others on the path he'd beaten, to develop self-confidence, self-reliance and success

Bob latest effort is "1776" an assembly of voices gathered to uphold the authentic founding virtues and values while challenging those who provide less accurate portrayals of the promise of America. Pete & Dr Wil Reilly host Bob

David C Baker author of The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Convert Insight to Impact + Wealth

David chats with Jon Leon Guerrero and Pete A Turner examining various elements of expertise. Things like "Vertical" (specific to a maker) vs "Horizontal" (more broadly applied expertise). David suggests establishing expertise, but also, quickly pivoting off of that brand when the market sends a signal.

David also has a fantastic podcast with his buddy Blair Enns called the "Two Bobs Podcast."

Neal Baer is an Executive Producer or "Showrunner" with an incredible pedigree. But, before he dominated the world as a showrunner he was a doctor who earned his medical degree at Harvard; underachiever. 

As a showrunner, his career started when his childhood friend John Wells, also a hyper-successful showrunner, suggested that Neal join him in working on China Beach. Then it was ER, and then, Law and Order SVU 20+ years later Neal is one of the biggest names in TV.

Thinks of food as medicine. She's the owner and founder of FoodRX. With over 30 years working as a dietician, Frances is a leader in the nutrition education space. 

Frances was introduced to us by Pete Koch-making this a The Petes episode. We recorded at Q's on Wilshire with Frances and the Petes talking about investing in our future by eating better. 

No excuses, Frances has unlocked the secrets of cooking with healthy foods.  She's master using, get this, a rice cooker to make ANYTHING!!!

Jack Carr is a best-selling author of the Terminal List series of books. His latest book Savage Son opened as a best-seller. BTW, before conquering the world of storytelling, Jack was a commander in with the Navy SEALs. So when he writes about thrillers, he's speaking from experience. 

Best-Selling Author Scott Huesing joins Pete A Turner hosting Jack on BIDS. Jack talks about the deal he agreement he made with Chris Pratt to have Chris star and Executive Producer the Terminal List TV series.