G Michael Hopf is an author with more than one successful franchise of books. He's written extensively on post-apocalyptic themes and has a written a highly successful series of western novels. Before becoming a successful author G Michael Hopf enlisted in the Marine Corps. This Marine connection is evident as fellow Best-Selling Author, Scott Huesing, joins Pete A Turner to host this fun episode. Also hosting in terms of location, sliced fruit and on the show, is fellow Marine and former guest, Brian Dix.

We're proud to feature Chandra Lynn, who's music marketing capability includes some of the most notable performers in the industry. Chandra has used the Break It Down Show to highlight the work of Dave Aude 130+ #1 hits, Timmy Kelley Hundreds and hundreds of millions of records sold...and the remarkable Andy Summers from the Police. Chandra's marketing efforts have grown into a coaching business as well.  Turns out even elite performers need balance in their life.

Raul Vega is the Creator, Writer and Show Runner for Rose Drive Podcast  This is Raul's 3rd visit to the show. When Raul first came on, he was just emerging into the podcast world. None of us had any idea that he'd break out into one of the biggest, & most successful podcasts of 2018. Scott Huesing joins Pete A Turner as they get into what it's like as Raul spearheads the scripted podcast genre. The first week of Sept 2019, Raul and crew will release a series of episodes concluding w the Rose Drive finale

Our guest is Kris Duggan. Kris is a return visitor to the show and he's our in house expert on entrepreneurial endeavors and thought. Pete A Turner hosts and brings in fellow spy and badass Brooks Crenshaw to co-host. Brooks has worked in the intelligence world, but also the start-up community. 

Kris breaks out his top 5 mistakes an entrepreneur makes as they get their company off the ground. Two quick suggestions from Kris, "Hire salespeople two at a time," and "fire your VP of sales every 18 months."

Anthony E Zuiker - One-Eyed Jack, Surviving the Monster - Our guest is Anthony Zuiker the creator of the most successful TV show franchise of all time, CSI. When we say the most successful franchise, we mean his shows 200 countries, over 2 billion viewers & 800+ episodes. Anthony is from Las Vegas so the Mandalay Bay resort shooting inspired him to dig in, likely only the creator of CSI can and find the story.  Primarily, he's looking for the monster...is it Stephen Paddock? Is it bump stocks? is it

Chef Tony Maddog Maggert made national news in winter 2019. He stopped to help a stranded motorist with a flat tire. Tony stopped & insisted on helping. The motorist was Sec/Gen Colin Powell. Tony's served in three branches of the US military. He's been to over 60 countries, deployed to Iraq/Afg, he ultimately retired from the military after losing his leg. Undaunted Tony went to the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education in NY. 

This episode is hosted by #thePetes Koch & Turner.

Our latest Break it Down Show gets gritty with Grit Daily founder and executive editor Jordan French a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and attorney that has founded six companies, including a software company, a 3D pizza printing company for space and is now on to Grit Daily a media company focused on brands.

Sandra Ponce De Leon and Pete A Turner discuss what it means to be gritty, how Grit Daily elevates underserved communities and gives voice to the underdogs, and why rainbow washing isn’t a good thing

Our guest is Brian Dix. Brian is a retired Marine w 30+ years of service. He's the 4th person to ever hold the job of Dir of the Marine's Drum and Bugle Corps. The top Marine in the Corps is called the Commandant...to be in the Drum Corps is the pinnacle of Marine ceremony, performance, precision and discipline. Co-hosts Scott Huesing and Pete A Turner sat w Brian to discuss Brians approach to this highly prestigious position. For Brian it boils down to is service, attention to detail & always, "March On.

But surely, as we all may also know, In one’s family we are sometimes opposed, As in our nation, is it not always so? Conservatives and liberals stand as foes But by the law of the land, we are composed. We are joined by our laws and testaments, As our alliance is by treaties and covenants, Whereby man reconciles with his opposite, In a manner which strives to be harmonic. A means whereby man overcomes his disputes, In the communion...

Excerpt from “But By The Chance Of War” Part 3: Amiens Richard Ly

Mix Tape Challenge Semi-Final Match 2 Mike vs Corey - Our episode today is an Album Fight. We're on our 2nd semi-final match-up between Corey Farley and Mike Lipari. Coincidentally, Mike is hosting this episode while Pete A Turner works on our next match-ups. Judges today are Bobby Nachos, John Hedstrom and our analyst Richard Lackie.  Phil does his usual double duty providing our corner introductions and the album art cover. One of these two albums will advance to the finals for next week's episode.