David Pietrusza - 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents - The presidential election of 1920 was one of the most dramatic ever. For the only time in the nation's history, six once-and-future presidents hoped to end up in the White House: Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, and Theodore Roosevelt. It was an election that saw unprecedented levels of publicity -- the Republicans outspent the Democrats by 4 to 1 -- and it was the first to garner extensive newspaper and newsreel coverage. It was also the first election in which women could vote. Get David's book, 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents on Amazon at Get everything on David at: Award-winning historian David Pietrusza's riveting new work presents a dazzling panorama of presidential personalities, ambitions, plots, and counterplots -- a picture of modern America at the crossroads. Author David delivers ANOTHER incredible book on the mid-20th century. This one sets the stage for most of the rest of the century. If you love history, David is your kind of author. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Lots of initials But hey, it's six presidents Gathered in a book   ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy  DW Wilber  Mark Sullivan  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

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David Pietrusza - 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents

Nathan Gorenstein – The Guns of John Browning - Nathan Gorenstein offers the first major biography of John Moses Browning, “the Thomas Edison of guns,” brings to life a visionary inventor whose astonishing array of firearms have shaped American culture and armed the world’s militaries for more than a century. Get Nathan's book on Amazon at Visit Nathan's website Gorenstein joins Pete A Turner, on the Break It Down Show...and you're gonna love it. BTW in addition to Pete A Turner, Jim DeFelice joins as cohost. Jim has his own work on the history of guns in the US. One more note. the book is really fantastic. A great way to support Nathan and BIDS is by using our link to purchase the book. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku The Guns "Edison" Homage paid in Nathan's book Inform yourselves, folks!   ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy  DW Wilber  Mark Sullivan  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Nathan Gorenstein – The Guns of John Browning

Jack Hues - We Gotta Work Together  - Jack Hues is the singer-songwriter and composer best known as the frontman for Wang Chung. In standard times Jack would have spent most of 2020 performing in the USA and Europe promoting his first solo album, PRIMITIF but as the pandemic shut the world down Jack set his living room up as a studio and began writing and recording ideas. Go to to learn more about Jack's tour dates and music, or you can visit Jack has announced the release of his second solo album ‘Electro-Acoustic Works 20:20’ written and recorded during the national lockdowns along with a series of shows for September 2021. For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​​Haiku Damn, 2020                                                                                  You messed many of us up                                                          But, Jack made music! ​Similar episodes:  -   -   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Jack Hues - We Gotta Work Together

Pete A Turner – Customary Disregard for Religion - Sometimes, Pete A Turner is the guest on the Break It Down Show. Our host for this episode is Dr Wilfred Reilly. Wil is covering Pete and Dr Rich Ledet's recent academic article discussing the impact of religion on operations in Conflict Zones. This article was published in The Challenge to NATO Global Security and the Atlantic Alliance get this book at Amazon at Here's an excerpt from the Abstract - Abstract This paper examines the relationship between religion and political development in the context of recent military operations in predominantly Islamic countries. We help advance the argument that disregarding the power of local religious customs detracts from the broader political development objectives of modern-day NATO member military missions, primarily because it hinders the creation and building of state capacity. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Pete with his two cents How religion disregard's so customary   ​Similar episodes: Xander Bullock  John Green  Chase Hughes  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Pete A Turner – Customary Disregard for Religion

Mike Guardia - Skybreak, the 58th Fighter Squadron - Mike Guardia returns to the Break It Down Show to talk military history with Pete A Turner. Mike cranks out books at a pace that makes us shudder. We'll discuss the 58th Fighter Squadron, the top MiG Killers of Operation Desert Storm. To support Eric J Turner’s family, go to the donation link: or hit Pete on FB, DM etc. Get Mike’s book Skybreak on Amazon at: August 1990: Iraqi forces under the command of Saddam Hussein invaded the tiny emirate of Kuwait. Within hours, the Kuwaiti defenses collapsed under the onslaught of the Iraqi Army. In response, the US military led a coalition of thirty-four nations in what became known as Operation Desert Storm—a violent air and ground campaign to eject the Iraqis from Kuwait. At the tip of the spear were the men of the US Air Force’s 58th Fighter Squadron. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Mike's at it again Cranking out book, pace is high Read about Skybreak   ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy  DW Wilber  Mark Sullivan  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Mike Guardia - Skybreak, the 58th Fighter Squadron

Matthew Dennison - The Queen - Matthew Dennison is the author of eight critically acclaimed works of non-fiction, a journalist and broadcaster. He read English at Christ Church, Oxford, as Douglas Jerrold Scholar, and afterwards the History of Decorative Arts at the University of Glasgow. Get Matthew's last book on Amazon at The Queen: An elegant new biography of Her Majesty Elizabeth II Matthew is on the BIDS to talk about his new book. For millions of people, both in Britain and across the world, Elizabeth II is the embodiment of monarchy. Her long life spans nearly a century of national and global history, from a time before the Great Depression to the era of Covid-19. Her reign embraces all but seven years of Britain's postwar history. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku God save the Queens' book Matthew made it elegant Just as she is too   ​Similar episodes: Adrian Goldsworthy DW Wilber  Mark Sullivan  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Matthew Dennison - The Queen

Adrian Goldsworthy – The Fort - Adrian Goldsworthy is a British historian and novelist who specializes in ancient Roman history. Adrian Goldsworthy attended Westbourne School, Penarth. He then read Ancient and Modern History at St John's College, Oxford, completing a D.Phil. in ancient military history from the University of Oxford in 1994. That dissertation laid the foundation of his first book, The Roman Army at War 100 BC – AD 200. Get Adrian's latest book "The Fort" on Amazon at From Adrian, "THE FORT is my latest novel, following on from the Vindolanda Trilogy. While it involves many of the same characters, it should stand alone and a reader does not need to have read the earlier stories to enjoy it. Those who have will hopefully enjoy meeting again some old and familiar friends." Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku They're in the same land He and the Wall, his namesake Hadrian's Wall, duh!   ​Similar episodes: Chase Hughes  DW Wilber  Mark Sullivan  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Adrian Goldsworthy – The Fort

Jon Klein - Guitarist for Siouxsie, Specimen and Sinead O'Connor - Jon Klein is a producer and multi instrumentalist. His career started in the 70's playing with several seminal and influential bands in the Post Punk family of genres. Apparently, he also likes to play in bands with S's...Siouxsie, Sinead, Shriekback, Specimen, Space Tribe... Connect with Jon on FB Jon's found success all over the world, producing music for a wide variety of clients. He's charted in Spain with Fangoria, and among other things currently plays in Micko and the Mellotronics. Pete A Turner, Jon Leon Guerrero and our favorite gun slinger, Wes Maebe all join in on this episode. For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​​Haiku Guitarists are cool                                                                            Jon is proof, there ain't no doubt                                                      He joined bands with "S" ​Similar episodes:  -   -   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Jon Klein - Guitarist for Siouxsie, Specimen and Sinead O'Connor

Randall Reeves - The Figure 8 Voyage - Born and raised in Northern California, Randall Reeves, 57, grew up reading and dreaming of the sea. He learned to sail on the rivers of central California and often “borrowed” the family sailboat for solo ventures to the San Francisco Bay. These turned out to be formative escapades. While in college, Randall interviewed world-famous solo sailor, Bernard Moitessier, for his campus radio station, a meeting that changed his life. Get the picture book from the voyage at For more info on Randal's voyage head to Randall talks about his incredible Figure 8 Voyage, from the start in San Francisco where he lives, through all kinds of weather conditions, legal challenges even, why he spent a year away from his loving wife etc. Jerome is the co-adventurer co-host of our episode, and there’s nothing left for our ol Pedro but to be amazed. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Figure 8 Voyage Reeves said: 'round the world? That's cute. Let me take a crack   ​Similar episodes: Chase Hughes  DW Wilber  Mark Sullivan  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Randall Reeves - The Figure 8 Voyage

Irina Skaya – Comedy LIVE on Stage - Irina Skaya is a comedian who's taken over LA. Her windy road to the big league of comedy began in Ukraine, where she’s born. She grew up in Tucson Arizona. Then she traveled to London and studied theatre, film, and creative writing. Irina moved to Los Angeles a few years ago to pursue standup. She's worked all the big LA clubs and is ready to get back on stage again soon. These comedy episodes are brought to you by Save the Brave. Now, the NEW! Bastards Canteen location in Temecula is open and features a performance venue where bands and comedians bring their talents to the SoCal wine country. Matt Balaker and Pete A Turner host this episode! For the  of this episode head to Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​Haiku Irina Skaya She'd love to be that famous Then we'll cancel her Similar episodes:  -   -   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Irina Skaya – Comedy LIVE on Stage

Aurora Winter - Turn Words Into Wealth - Aurora Winter combines the best of Silicon Valley with the best of Hollywood. Using her expertise in film and neuroscience, she helps people tell memorable stories that build brands, books, and businesses. A leader who is a published author and a powerful public speaker has a huge advantage in marketing, sales, and advertising. Through her books, courses, and one-on-one coaching, Aurora trains people to create a clear, concise, compelling message. Get Aurora's book on Amazon at Experts turn their words into wealth. Aurora will share how your audience can increase their income, impact, and influence with the right words. Great leaders are great storytellers. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Winter is coming To turn Your words into wealth Ain't that good for health?   ​Similar episodes: Chase Hughes DW Wilber  Mark Sullivan  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Aurora Winter - Turn Words Into Wealth

Michael Julian – Active Shooter Survival -. Michael trained under his father and founder of National Business Investigations, Ron Julian, becoming involved in the family business at a young age, assisting his father in many forms of investigations. He majored in Administration of Justice in college where he was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Scholastic Order for academic achievement. Michael began working full time for NBI in 1990, specializing in surveillance operations. For more information about Michael and his company head to: We get a LOT of experts who focus on security on the Break It Down Show, and when it comes to that Michael Julian is an absolute pro. This episode is co-produced and hosted by Shelley Klingerman. Don’t hesitate and shoot that Play button in the bullseye and hear this ep. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku A lot of people In the Security sea Michael's a real pro   ​Similar episodes: Xander Bullock  John Green  Chase Hughes  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Michael Julian – Active Shooter Survival

Deborah Stone – Counting, Numbers & Decisions - Deborah Stone has taught at Brandeis for decades. Her books have often become the standard for understanding policy and decision making. Dr. Stone has taught at Brandeis, MIT and a variety of other places… She's got roots in political science as well as other social sciences. Her latest book Counting explains the fallibility of numbers. Get Counting on Amazon at Joining us on this episode as co-host is Grant Martin who's working on his doctorate at NC State. During his study, his program uses Deborah's books. So, hit that triangle button and give this ep a listen. For the  of this episode head to  Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! ​Haiku Wrote the book Counting Deborah Stone is set in stone As POLSCI rockstar Similar episodes: Mark Sullivan - DW Wilber   -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Deborah Stone – Counting, Numbers & Decisions

Mitch DeVore – Counterintelligence & Psy OPS - Pete has known Mitch De Vore for nearly 30 years. They met in the Army during Counterintelligence school. Because being a badass counterintelligence agent isn't enough, Mitch transitioned over to Psychological Operations. With Deployments to Kosovo and the Middle East. Of course, Mitch can't just be a badass PsyOps warrior...his day job has him doing CI work for the DoE. You won't hear Mitch on other shows, but you will love this episode. Mitch has decades of service to the country.  Whether as a warrior, a counterintelligence agent or a psychological operations operator...he's done it all. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Psy-Operations That is Mitch's thing, no doubt He has done it all   ​Similar episodes: Xander Bullock  John Green  Chase Hughes Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Mitch DeVore – Counterintelligence & Psy OPS

Chase Hughes - Advanced Human Skills, Influence and Persuasion - Chase Hughes is a leader in the intelligence and human dynamics space. Chase spent almost a decade deciphering the human matrix. In an effort to locate the farthest 'wall' where human influence ended, Chase discovered that it didn't. He began to develop a map for influence and behavior profiling to enable people in our agencies to read humans, and influence their behavior. Get Chase’s latest book Six-Minute X-Ray on Amazon at: Get more on him at: Chase became disturbingly aware of serious issues that plagued our intelligence operations. From interrogation to asset recruiting, our national intelligence personnel was getting training that was no better than what they could have gleaned from a YouTube video about rapport, influence, body language, and persuasion. As a result, we were losing critical intelligence, neglecting opportunities, and people could be losing their lives. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Six-Minute X-Ray Decade of deciphering Chase chases knowledge   ​Similar episodes: Xander Bullock  John Green  Pete A Turner  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Chase Hughes - Advanced Human Skills, Influence and Persuasion

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