Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation vs Radiohead’s OK Computer - Album Fight - Today we're honoring 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Radiohead and Janet Jackson. We've got Janet's Rhythm Nation stepping into the ring against OK Computer. Two juggernaut albums that have accolades for days. 

Today's fight is notable-Mike Lipari takes on the producer's role and hosts. Congrats Mike. Today's judges are Todd Nemet, Brian Theis and Tony Alvarado. Richard Lackie, and Phil Green do their usual fantastic w

Helicopter Pilot and Heart Throb, Renegade - Today's episode features leading man, Lorenzo Lamas. Lorenzo's career reaches back to his uncredited debut in 100 riles with his dad Fernando, Raquel Welch, Burt Reynolds and Jim Brown. Next was playing the Jock in Grease. 

Lorenzo's career was massive in the 80's and 90's as a leading character on Falcon Crest & his show Renegade. Renegade was a Stephen J Cannell show. Pete Koch co-hosts w Pete A Turner today. Koch guest starred on Renegade.

Rosa Parks Museum, Troy University & Civil Rights - On Jackie Robinson day in Major League Baseball, the day MLB celebrates Jackie's breaking the color barrier in the league, Dr. Felicia Bell sits w Dr. Richard Ledet and Pete A Turner.

Dr. Bell directs Troy University's, Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery Alabama. The museum is located on the site of Mrs. Parks' arrest on Dec 1st, 1955 for not moving to the back of the bus. Rosa, Jackie and his wife Rachel, are elemental in the civil right movement in the US

Hankisms, My Network is My Employer - Hank Blank is a marketing consultant. In effect what Hank does is listen and respond to the needs of his network. Ultimately, he works to creating proximity and reduce gaps in needs.

People often refer to networking as vital, but how does one do it? Open a conversation or recognize a need and close that gap?  Hank and Pete A Turner talk about the steps required to develop a powerful network. This isn't technically a spy vs spy episodes...but it sure sounds like o

Producing Music Success and Unlocking Dreams - Today we feature musician/producer Joe Solo. Joe uses workshops, and retreats to help launch new musical careers. Any young person wanting to get into music...should get to Joe Solo's Malibu Beach House Music Success Retreat. Beyond the jaw-dropping location, consider that at these retreats Joe connects talent with the people in the industry that buy and promote music. Imagine that, going to Malibu and finding the gates to your dream career opened.

Mark Valley - Zburg, Live Drop, Pro Interview Notes and Skills - Today we feature our friend Mark Valley. Mark started his own podcast called the Live Drop. He's also created a web series called ZBurg. 

Mark and Pete talk about the craft of interviewing. They discuss how they get a guest to a new place, where the best content exists.

Special Note: Mark is also working with the Wende Museum in LA doing interviews with people that have lived through communism. Look for that project at the Wende's website

From the NFL to the Opera, Tonga’s Leading Tenor - Today's guest on the Break It Down Show is, Ta'u Pupu'a. Ta'u was an NFL lineman drafted by the Browns, later the Ravens. An injury led to Ta'u taking a leap from the NFL to New York--to become an opera singer. 

It gets crazier, Ta'u didn't know anyone, nor did he have any realistic expectation of becoming an opera singer. He now performs all over the world as a premier tenor. From Tonga to Utah to the world stage, Ta'u is our kind of guy.

Today Neil Young's Rust Never Sleep takes on John Fogerty's Center Field album. Each of these acts were sued by their labels in the 80's John for sounding like John and Neil for not sounding like Neil. Sound like our kind of fun. Today's judges are Tony Alvarado, Scott Burford & Mike Lipari. Pete A Turner provides the hosting duties. Richard Lackie's system predicts an actual winner in this week's fight after a string of ties. Phil Green does his standard double duty to bring us our artwork & introductions

Duran Duran vs Motley Crue - Rio vs Too Fast for Love - Today's #AlbumFight features Duran Duran's Rio vs Motley Crue's Too Fast For Love. Each of these albums marks the beginning of giant things for these bands. Duran Duran's album stays on the chart for years and cements the boys from Britain as legends in New Wave. Meanwhile, Motely's rocket is lit by this album, for the next 10 years, they are among the most successful rock bands ever. 

Phil Green, Richard Lackie, Pete A Turner, Jon Leon Guerrero

Historical Hooks from Literate Music - Today's show features our friend Dr. Robert Greenberg. Dr. Bob is joined by Pete A Turner and Jon Leon Guerrero. Also, on his last podcast before his sojourn to Hawaii is Niko Leon Guerrero.  

We're talking about the most iconic musical hooks from the literate music era. Wagner, Beethoven, Bolero...the things music themes so ingrained in our life that we can't escape them.