Matt Balaker is a comedian, writer and consultant. His most recent work is a book called “Greg Giraldo: A Comedians Story”  ( http://www.greggiraldobook.com/ ) a biography about a brilliant comedian, his work and the tragedy that ended his life early.

In this episode, Pete A. Turner and Matt Belaker discuss the life of a comedian, what inspires them and what drives them to make people laugh but also how this way of life can have its own toll.

Wade Lightheart is a 3-time all-natural bodybuilder champion, advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, Founder of the Prosperity & Health Alliance and Director of Education at Bioptimizers Nutrition

The guys get into a discussion about how important it is for men, especially above 40, optimizing lifestyle by applying techniques that will improve their health, both body and mind. This includes the 5-step test that determines their condition and what steps are needed in order to achieve the maximum.

The F-14 Tomcat has been in service for over 40 years. She's a hell of a jet and author Mike Guardia decided it was time to do a biography on one of the most iconic planes ever created. 

Mike comes back to the Break It Down Show and joins Pete A Turner to discuss his latest book. Pete runs Mike through a series of curious, but educated questions that get to all of the things we want to know about this incredible plane and what it's meant to those that fly and love it.

Today's show features former CIA Station Chief Brad Johnson. Brad is the President of the American Intelligence Reform. This is a spy vs spy episode with Pete A Turner, hosting Brad and digging into current events and how they as spies would exploit them. The guys discuss the problem with dismissing Secretary Hillary Clinton's email scandal as "what aboutism." Further, they hold accountable the government for their lack of honesty in dealing with recent investigations; followed by...

Herb Thompson is our kind of warrior. He's smart, fearless and confident. Now that he's retired from the Green Berets, he's several things: a consultant for Accenture, an ambassador for the Green Marine and founder of SF2Biz. 

Pete A Turner hosts Herb in a conversation about what Green Berets actually do, how they survive and transition to the next thing. We've had a bunch of Green Berets on the show and Herb meets the standard with ease, you're gonna love him.

Comedian, TV writer, author Evan Sayet joins with co-host Erik Kleinsmith to discuss their unique collaboration. While giving a speech on politics and predicting ideology. Evan gave his first speech in the political spectrum, about understanding ideologies and liberalism. Erik took Evan's speech and built a computer-based predictive model to predict ideological or political mindsets.

Pete A Turner, who served under Erik Kleinsmith in Bosnia directs a conversation that is surely going to shock you.

Marjorie K Eastman is a speaker, author, warrior and leader. She's also a former intelligence officer in the US Army; making this an #spyvsspy episode. Marjorie's book, Frontline Generation is a memoir reflecting for her son the experiences of being in combat and serving in the post 9-11 world. 

Marjorie also has a featured deck of cards she created with the Bicycle company. The cards feature veteran charities and companies. The deck is a fantastic stock stuffer and is available until the end of 2019.

Marty Scott is one of the founding members of the Liverpool Legends:The Complete Beatles Experience.Marty and his band make sure to bring that sweet old Beatles feeling with him playing George Harrison!

Being George Harrison is no easy task, but Marty and his band nail the experience to a tee,making it one hell of a tribute band experience. From meeting the sister of the legendary Harrison to filling stadiums of people,yet still playing at your dentist association gathering. THEY ARE THE LIVERPOOL LEGENDS!

Lonnie Bedwell overcame a severe injury and turned himself

into something incredible. A hunting accident instantly took Lonnie's sight. Rather than become a shell of his former self, Lonnie took on the blindness like it was a gift. He was named National Geographic's Adventurer of the Year in 2015. Pete A Turner chatted with Lonnie on BIDS and asked, could he have been where he is today, without the accident? Is it possible that losing his sight actually unlocked the best version of himself?

Matt Hoy is the singer of a band that both new and old generations could enjoy, no big deal just a little band called UB40 with Ali and Astro, yeah THE UB40 with Ali and Astro. We talk about their new Album "Touch".

Spanning 10 years of experience with the band, he shares what it's like being in such a legendary band. Co-Hosting we have our good friend, THE WESINATOR, who may or may not have a cloud tree. So listen up cause this episode of BIDS is 'bout to get a lot more Soul and Reggae, right on.