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Few figures in hip-hop have worn as many hats—or worn them as successfully—as Daddy-O. As a rapper and founding member of the pioneering group Stetsasonic, he helped redefine what a hip-hop band could be, blending live instrumentation with innovative production and conscious, thought-provoking lyrics that entertained us alongside his witty party anthems. Beyond the stage, Daddy-O has built an impressive career as a producer, songwriter, artist developer, and record label executive, helping shape the careers of some of the most successful artists across multiple genres. More than four...

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Dan Bohmer deployed to Zabul Province Afghanistan. For a short time, Dan and Pete's deployments overlapped. During that time, our pal Dr Rich Ledet was on the ground with Pete. Among Dan's roles was working on the Agricultural Development Team line of effort. When the US goes abroad, she tends to create chaos. Rich, Dan and Pete are going to explore the challenges of stabilization operations in conflict zones.

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A veteran actress who has also worked as a social worker, paralegal, and entrepreneur, Lorraine brings a lifetime of unique opportunities turned into moments of fortune, flavored with personality, hard work, and driving mission to help others. She’ll soon be seen on-screen in the new series “Un$uited” co-starring with Tom Arnold and Dan Lauria (playing The Goddess of Slots, of course), and is also expanding her brand to include luxury lifestyle content featuring her other hobbies of car collecting, motorcycles, fashion, and jetsetting. Did I mention she’s a 3rd degree black belt in...

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Will is a Black Belt under multi-world champion Bruno Alves and trains regularly at SJJA Crows Nest in Sydney. Born in England, Will moved to Sydney at the age of 10 and started training BJJ at 14. Will has spent countless hours sparring and self-learning with high-level black belts including Charles Negromente, who he teamed up with and produced a series of instructional videos. Will understands the seemingly unlimited possibilities Jiu Jitsu presents when sparring and his coaching style focuses on the things that work. The BJJ project (thebjjproject.com) is a place to learn Brazilian Jiu...

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Mike DeJong first encountered aviation in 1987, a teenage Royal Canadian Air Cadet at the Central Region Gliding School. This early exposure ignited a lifelong passion, leading him to return to the world of flight in the 1990s as a tow pilot and glider instructor. For more on Mike head to mikedejong.com In this spirit, Mike became an entrepreneur. Mike is a multi-business owner, keynote speaker, and the author of Grow Smart: Your Path to Freedom: Mastering the Transformation from Operator to Owner. Over the past 30 years across multiple industries, including the last decade in franchising,...

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Pete A Turner has the mic turned on him by frequent Break It Down Show guest Scott Richards. Scott and Pete have incredible conversations because of how they see the world and the rooms they've worked. In Scott's case, he's helping to negotiate international conflict resolutions, hostage releases and consulting with foreign governments to ease tensions. Pete is a rugged combat spy whose experience with direct access to locals in conflict zones has given in a unique set of experiences and hard won skills that make him a leading voice for espionage. Pete is a consultant, producer and someone...

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Getting The Gig welcomes a true architect of the soundtrack to our lives. For more than five decades, he's helped keep the groove alive as a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, seven-time Grammy Award winner, percussionist, drummer, vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger, martial artist, author, devoted husband, proud father, and grandfather. As one of the enduring pillars of the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire, his rhythm has transcended generations, inspired countless artists, and proven that great music isn't just heard—it’s felt. Now, with his new memoir, Rhythm & Fire, he's pulling...

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Amidst the concrete jungles of Southern California, a master civil engineer became a world-renowned author, philanthropist, and daredevil pilot. While constructing bridges and highways, J. Luke Bennecke secretly plotted high-octane thrillers that became instant bestsellers. But his adventures didn't end there. As a licensed real estate broker and general contractor, he built homes with the precision of a ninja, all while jetting off to exotic destinations, voiceover acting, and giving back to the community via annual high school scholarships. Living in the shadows of Southern California with...

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Zack Scott is a 4 ringed MLB world champion. His efforts in helping to build world champion teams with the Boston Red Sox established Zack as a leader in leading organizations. Zack's approach applies to more than baseball. For more on Zack Scott head to fourringsports.com "The information is rarely the problem. What degrades the call is what happens in the room when you commit: the pressure, the momentum, the consensus that formed before anyone stress-tested it, the voices that didn't push back hard enough." Zack Scott Zack is joined by Pete A Turner, Brian Wetzel and Cullen Chapron live on...

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Mike Cote is back to provide us wth an update on policy. As is always the case, the Trump administration is active and involved in many endeavors. The current Iranian situation is ever evolving, but calmer than a month ago. The Ukraine war continues to be relevant to the administration's goals. The upcoming NATO conference offers even more areas for discussion.