Break It Down Show
A combat spy, Pete A Turner, directs incredible guests through conversations using his field-tested conversational and questioning techniques. The show features rotating cohosts and five episodes a week, with each edition blending experts, ideas, and co-conversations that aren't available on other shows.
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Chuck D – DOPE, No Country for Old Men
05/01/2026
Chuck D – DOPE, No Country for Old Men
Jon Leon Guerrero's Getting the Gig series continues with our latest guest, Hall of Famer, Chuck D. Chuck has dropped a new album titled, Dope No Country for Old Men . Get Dope at a record store near you. Chuck has also released a magazine called Rap Central Station available here. https://rapcentralstation.net/ Chuck D is best known as a founding member of Public Enemy and a torchbearer of social conscious hip hop. His new project, a collaboration with a fellow legend and RRHoFamer John Densmore, is so appropriately called doPE. It’s written as a mash up of the doors and PE. Their debut album, no country for old men, blends spoken word, lush groovy rhythm and raw social commentary to bring together generations of rebellion and reflection. Pete A Turner and his Break It Down Show are proud to present Chuck D and Jon Leon Guerrero
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Rick Hoppe - Eight Stages: A Primer on Modern Revolution
05/01/2026
Rick Hoppe - Eight Stages: A Primer on Modern Revolution
Rick Hoppe is a former US Army Counterintelligence agent turned author. This makes Rick a perfect guest for Ken Orrock and Pete A Turner. The Break It Down Show loves to feature these reluctant and hard to find specialists from the intel world. Rick's next book is about to drop into pre-sales.
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Bunny & Lady Tigra – Guillotine & the Return of L’Trimm
04/23/2026
Bunny & Lady Tigra – Guillotine & the Return of L’Trimm
Pete A Turner's Break It Down Show presents another "Getting the Gig," episode with host Jon Leon Guerrero. L'Trimm members Tigra and Bunny have delighted audiences for decades. Their fun song, the "Cars that go Boom" is a get up and dance classic. Cars that go Boom is a genre defining hit that remains relevant today. Follow Lady Tigra and Bunny on Instagram at @LTrimmOfficial Tigra and Buddy were young when they signed at 15 and 16. Their early success denied them some of the normal trappings of youth. However, they also go to tour with acts like De La Soul, Will Smith, and Two Live Crew. Tigra and Bunny are back at it. Their latest song Guillotine marks a new era of L'Trimm success. Some of the joy the ladies are bringing is a result of a resurgence borne on TikTok.
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Ron Jackson – Big Foot and other Tales
04/20/2026
Ron Jackson – Big Foot and other Tales
Welcome to the newest episode of the Break It Down Show with host Pete A. Turner and author Ron Jackson. Today, we’ll take our audience back to October 1967 when two Washington cowboys set off in search of the legendary creature, Bigfoot. Get The Ride on Amazon at amzn.to/4cTV4bw They venture into a rugged and remote wilderness on horseback and capture arguably the most scrutinized film footage of all-time - footage that captured a giant, hair-covered bipedal creature. From the beginning, the authenticity of the subject in the film has been debated by experts and enthusiasts from all walks of life. Today, it is known as the Patterson-Gimlin Film and it is once again in the spotlight thanks to a new, controversial documentary, Capturing Bigfoot. We’ll explore why this documentary has created buzz and harken back to how this film captured the world’s imagination.
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Mike Cote - Iran Negotiations with the US Update
04/16/2026
Mike Cote - Iran Negotiations with the US Update
MIke Cote joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to discuss the current and recent situation in the US/Iraq/Israel conflict. With a tenuous 2-way ceasefire in the balance, Vice President JD Vance is in direct negotiations with the current heads of the Iranian government. President Trump primary stipulation demands that Iran maintain no capacity for developing nuclear weapons. Mike and Pete discuss what might lie ahead and what has already happened on the Break It Down Show
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Ken Orrock - Counterintelligence and Infiltration
04/14/2026
Ken Orrock - Counterintelligence and Infiltration
Ken Orrock returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner to discuss counterintelligence operations. It's often true that counterintelligence agents are thrust into situations that one cannot prepare for. The list of situations, task forces and teams is endless. Infiltration of groups is a special area that any new team/agent must master. Pete and Ken are seasoned CI agents with years of field experience. This episode features SpyQ expertise.
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Scott Davis – The Last of the Old Breed
04/08/2026
Scott Davis – The Last of the Old Breed
During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than 1 percent are still alive. The Last of the Old Breed is an unprecedented oral history of the final living United States Marines from World War II, featuring over 130 veterans, ranging in age from 90 to 103. Told in harrowing detail, the witnesses reveal the brutal reality of combat against a fanatical enemy and the heavy toll it took on their post-war lives. Get The Last of the Old Breed on Amazon at amzn.to/47Ldusa From retirement facilities, veteran’s hospitals, and modest homes across the country, the last witnesses opened up about the war like never before, determined to leave an honest account for future generations. For many of the veterans, this was the first – and final – time telling their stories. The Last of the Old Breed is a rare, unvarnished look at the Pacific War, in the words of those who were there. These are the stories that could not be told – until now.
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Pitching Ninja - Rob Friedman, Unhittable
04/07/2026
Pitching Ninja - Rob Friedman, Unhittable
The Pitching Ninja joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. Rob Friedman has turned himself into a world class pitching coach, analyist and X/YouTube account. His work is a smash success. His latest smash is his book "Unhittable" which chronicles the rapid changes in how MLB pitchers approach the craft. Unhittable: How Technology, Mavericks, and Innovators Engineered Baseball's New Era of Pitching Dominance amzn.to/4tqBcCj Can Tarik Skubal three-peat as AL Cy Young? After winning Rookie of the Year and his first Cy Young, how does Paul Skenes get even nastier? Can Jacob deGrom crack 200 strikeouts again? How will Spencer Strider approach his return to dominance? Which pitchers stand to gain the most from an automated strike zone? And what separates Shohei Ohtani’s approach to training from everyone else—why is he the outlier? If you’re asking questions like these as the season approaches, Unhittable is just what you’ve been looking for to prep for Opening Day. Pitching dominates baseball as never before. Spin rate, sweepers, 105 mph fastballs—all have become standard when evaluating pitching arms and techniques and are familiar lingo in discussion and analysis of the game. Gone is the era of the swaggering power hitters. Batting averages are close to the deadball era; team records for strikeouts are broken and then broken again. The game has fundamentally changed, and hitters may never catch up.
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Dr Amber Brittain-Hale – The US and Israel War vs Iran
04/03/2026
Dr Amber Brittain-Hale – The US and Israel War vs Iran
Dr Amber Brittain-Hale is back on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Amber and Pete are discussing the ongoing US & Israel vs Iran conflict. Among the things to discuss is the evolving relationship between the US and NATO. There is movement at the top of the Pete Hegseth's Dept of War as he swaps out his Chief of Staff. Finally, Amber provides us with some thoughts on post war, post Trump results from the chosen conflicts from 2025 and 2026. Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale joins Pete A Turner for a rich, optimistic conversation on leadership, global connections, and institutional reform.Amber shares her delight connecting through Pepperdine events, praising the university’s focus on values-driven Christian leadership and preparing graduates to tackle complex world issues. The pair reflects on how history compresses—WWII feels recent when linked to family stories—reminding us today’s frantic moments aren’t as unprecedented as they seem.They explore the “dryer effect”: how disparate threads (Venezuela-Cuba-China-Iran, Somaliland recognition, al-Shabaab funding via Minnesota fraud networks, California’s massive COVID unemployment grift) tangle together through money flows and competing interests. Fraud in California alone rivals the GDP of many nations, highlighting waste over infrastructure.Amber and Pete discuss money’s constant velocity, layered competitions in war and geopolitics, and the challenge of discerning truth amid conflicting viewpoints. They examine NATO’s tensions—Europe denying overflight and basing rights while expecting U.S. support—questioning alliances without alignment. Trump’s direct style, Greenland interest, and energy independence push a reform agenda, favoring nimble new structures like a potential Board of Peace over failing bodies like the UN.Both express optimism: abundance-minded energy policy, Abraham Accords expansion, and institutional reexamination can drive stability and prosperity. Amber praises clear-eyed leadership that prioritizes sovereignty and results, even amid discomfort from reform.A positive, insightful episode blending big-picture strategy with grounded realism—full of hope that creative solutions and aligned action can build a better world.
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Max Nkias - American Trojan
04/02/2026
Max Nkias - American Trojan
C. L. Max Nikias first arrived at USC in 1991, and has served as a professor, national research center director, engineering dean, provost, and president. He serves the university as a life trustee and as its president emeritus. During his tenure as president, Nikias advanced USC’s premier academic and global standing, led a generational upgrade and expansion of both of the university’s campuses, and created college pathways for low-income students. Every great story begins with a departure, a moment when familiar shores fade in favor of adventure and opportunities on a distant horizon. For Dr. C.L. Max Nikias, that moment came when conflict destroyed everything his family had built and they found themselves as refugees. At the time, he had no idea that those extraordinary challenges would form the early chapters of an improbable journey that would carry him and his wife, Niki, from a village of fewer than 1,000 people to the helm of one of America’s leading research universities. Get American Trojan on Amazon at amzn.to/4dXllXo American Trojan: Leadership, Resilience, and the Renewal of Higher Educationtells the story of how he and Niki crossed the Atlantic with virtually nothing to their names, equipped with only a deep faith in the power of education and the promise of the American Dream. In his 2010 inaugural address, Dr. Nikias invoked the image of Homer’s Odysseus returning home after a decade of struggle, comparing USC to his family’s own “Ithaca,” a new home where they built a life and raised their daughters as part of the Trojan Family.
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Robert Olmsted - Counterintelligence Agent
03/31/2026
Robert Olmsted - Counterintelligence Agent
Chief Rober Olmsted is a seasoned US Army Counterintelligence Agent. During his career, he took on many assignments. Like many spies, he always wanted to be the most comfortable person in the room. Chief was adept at leading field operations. This means going in with little preparation and still coming home, safe, with a bag of golden information. Chief Olmsted was in D Co 165th MI Battalion with Pete A Turner. The Break It Down Show welcomes the return of Robert Olmsted.
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Chris Papst - Failure Factory
03/31/2026
Chris Papst - Failure Factory
Chris Papst is the lead reporter for Project Baltimore, Fox45 News’ ongoing investigation into Maryland’s public education system. He is a national award-winning journalist and best-selling author. chrispapst.com Chris' work has led to the passing of state laws, criminal convictions and court rulings that have set legal precedent throughout Maryland. As an author, his books Failure Factory and Capital Murder both hit #1 on Amazon in three categories. His book, Devolution – a novel – was released in the summer of 2016. Get Failure Factory on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4t0THx8 During his career Chris’ work has received awards of recognition from institutions such as the Maryland General Assembly, the Maryland Office of the Comptroller and the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education. In 2023, Chris received the Excellence in Education Advocacy Award from the Randallstown Chapter of the NAACP.
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Nick Leisure – Golden, Starring Brian Austin Green
03/25/2026
Nick Leisure – Golden, Starring Brian Austin Green
Nick Leisure is an American filmmaker, director, and producer known for crafting grounded, character-driven thrillers with commercial appeal and global reach. Founder of Leisure Films Ltd., Leisure has built a reputation for delivering elevated independent features that blend gritty realism with high-stakes storytelling. His latest feature, Golden (Level 33 Entertainment), starring Brian Austin Green, Massi Furlan, Robert Miano, Glenn Plummer, Alena Savostakova, and Josh Gilmer, marks his most ambitious theatrical release to date, opening nationwide on March 20. The action-thriller follows a struggling print shop worker who discovers he can create flawless counterfeit money, only to be pulled into a dangerous cross-border criminal world he can’t escape. Leisure’s expanding slate includes The Last Bride (starring Charlotte Kirk, 2026) and New Year’s Absolution (starring Michael Copon, 2026). He previously directed Last The Night starring Brian Austin Green and A Clear Shot starring Mario Van Peebles, both of which achieved successful theatrical releases and helped establish his voice in the independent action-thriller space.
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Amber Brittain-Hale & Mike Cote - The Iran vs US/Israel War
03/24/2026
Amber Brittain-Hale & Mike Cote - The Iran vs US/Israel War
Dr Amber Brittain-Hale returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Joining Pete and Amber is Mike Cote. Both Amber and Mike are credentialed policy folks who are regulars on the Break It Down Show. As the Iran conflict continues to evolve, we're looking to Amber and Mike to help get us on the right track. They argue the bullshit-to-fact ratio exceeds 50/50, driven by legacy media spin, selective sourcing (e.g., Hamas-run health ministry or anonymous U.S. officials), and anti-Trump narratives that downplay staggering U.S./Israeli operational successes in degrading Iran's regime, missiles, and nuclear assets. Mike emphasizes military effectiveness, tactical ambiguity in messaging for operational security, and the need to ignore detached "failure" spins. Amber highlights Trump's psyops (e.g., "talking to someone in Iran"), appropriate pacing, and the value of primary sources while warning against cynical framing that undermines the effort. Both stress pre-existing detailed contingency plans, regional realignment (Gulf states, Ukraine, Japan partnering against Iran), and the war's role in broader stability—contrasting it with media-driven impatience over the Strait of Hormuz or "day after" scenarios. They critique media hypocrisy, anonymous leaks benefiting opponents, and politicized analysis (e.g., from figures like Mehdi Hasan or Joe Kent). Antisemitism ties into anti-Americanism, often funded by Iranian proxies. Mike Coté: rationalpolicy.com (Substack on geopolitics and history). Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale: brainstatesinc.com (foreign policy and strategic analysis). brainstatesinc.com
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Brad Beeler - Tell Me Everything
03/24/2026
Brad Beeler - Tell Me Everything
Recently retired after 25 years with the United States Secret Service, Brad brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished career. In his final position as an instructor at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA), he trained thousands of federal law enforcement and intelligence agents in credibility assessment and elicitation techniques. Brad also served on the protection detail for former president George H. W. Bush and various foreign heads of state. As a federal polygraph examiner for 17 years, he secured numerous confessions in high-profile investigations and conducted the most criminal polygraph examinations in the agency’s history. With a master’s degree in criminology, he was honored as the U.S. Secret Service Special Agent of the Year for combating crimes against children. Recognized globally as a communications expert, Brad has delivered sought-after presentations to law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide. Get Tell Me Everything on Amazon at amzn.to/4bOG7qI Mastering communication isn’t just a skill—it’s the cornerstone of trust, influence, and success. Imagine effortlessly connecting with anyone—whether a colleague, client, or loved one—leaving them feeling valued, understood, and willing to open up. Brad Beeler, a retired Special Agent with 25 years in the U.S. Secret Service, is one of the agency’s most experienced and decorated polygraph examiners. Over decades, he honed his communication expertise in high-stakes environments, extracting confessions in high-profile cases and fostering trust in delicate interactions. In Tell Me Everything Brad blends field-tested strategies from years of real-world, high-pressure scenarios with practical tools that anyone can use in everyday conversations.
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Sal Mercogliano - What's Going On With Shipping
03/19/2026
Sal Mercogliano - What's Going On With Shipping
Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano is an associate professor of history at Campbell University in North Carolina and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds a bachelor of science in marine transportation from the State University of New York Maritime College, along with a merchant marine deck officer license (unlimited tonnage 2nd mate), a master’s in maritime history and nautical archaeology from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in military and naval history from the University of Alabama. Sal has robust social media accounts on YouTube, X etc.... Be sure to check out @wgowshipping on YouTube
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Xander Bullock – Paul Van Riper, and War Games
03/17/2026
Xander Bullock – Paul Van Riper, and War Games
Xander Bullock is a USMA grad who spent a long and successful career fighting wars in foreign places. Xander penned a recent article discussing a famous war game. In the scenario, retired USMC 3-Star General Van Riper played the opposing force. His team, a "thinly veiled Iran" failed to cooperate with the overwhelming force. Read Xander Bullock's piece on Van Riper at dailywire.com/news/america-lost-an-infamous-wargame-to-iran-thats-why-were-winning-now Van Riper's oppo forces played the game small and out of scope. His approach was so successful the game had to be halted. Van Riper was cheating, they cried...yet Van Riper's plan was legitimate. It began a change in how we see modern combat. Pete A Turner welcome Xander Bullock to the Break It Down Show.
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Mitch Ferguson - Shipping Insurance, Trump and the Economics of War
03/15/2026
Mitch Ferguson - Shipping Insurance, Trump and the Economics of War
Retired federal economist Mitch Ferguson returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Mitch's experience working in the federal sphere provides experience and insight on the influence of money on foreign policy decisions.
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Bill Conroy - The Great Pretense
03/10/2026
Bill Conroy - The Great Pretense
Bill Conroy, M.A. in Mass Communications/Journalism (Marquette University), is a veteran journalist with 40 years of experience working as a staff reporter, editor-in-chief, and freelance correspondent at print and online publications across the United States and in Mexico. Get Bill's book The Great Pretense on Amazon at amzn.to/4cF89pG His journalism has been cited in more than 35 books to date. Conroy also is the author of the nonfiction books The Great Pretense: A Tour Through the Boneyard of the CIA's War for Drugs; Dispatches from the House of Death: A Juarez Cartel informant, a DEA whistleblower, mass murder and a coverup on the edge of the Empire; and Borderline Security: A Chronicle of Reprisal, Cronyism and Corruption in the U.S. Customs Service.
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Brad Hutchings - AI Hype vs Real Reliability
03/06/2026
Brad Hutchings - AI Hype vs Real Reliability
In this Break It Down Show episode, host Pete A Turner and guest Brad Hutchings discuss AI's promises versus realities. They critique overhyped tools that fail at simple tasks (mic switching, reliable outputs), "vibe coding" creating technical debt, AI-generated spam eroding trust, and lack of accountability when automation fails. They emphasize human effort in communication, ethical responsibility, and skepticism toward exaggerated claims, while acknowledging AI's value for mundane work when used thoughtfully. (89 words) Brad Hutchings - AI Hype vs Real Reliability
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Mike Cote and Amber Brittain-Hale - Iran, Israel and the US
03/05/2026
Mike Cote and Amber Brittain-Hale - Iran, Israel and the US
With the current situation in Iran between the US and Israel. Beyond this, the 5 EYES relationship is also interesting to examine. Let's get Mike Cote and Amber Brittain-Hale on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner Here's Amber's site for all of her work brainstatesinc.com Here's Mike Cote's substack rationalpolicy.com
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Amber Brittain-Hale - Munich, Policy and Tulsi Gabbard
02/26/2026
Amber Brittain-Hale - Munich, Policy and Tulsi Gabbard
Amber Brittain-Hale joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to discuss current events and foreign policy. The Trump administration's foreign policy approach, fronted by Marco Rubio remains on the cutting edge of world events. Rubio gave a house busting speech in Munich. His speech urged Europe to reject the same mistakes the US has made in the recent past. He acknowledged the link between Europe and the US as being an unbreakable history of success. Rubio's speech stood out from the recent messages from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Their more forceful tone was not received in the same way as Sec Rubio's. This sets the stage for an interesting conversation between Pete and Amber.
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Dan Gerstein - War Without Humanity
02/25/2026
Dan Gerstein - War Without Humanity
Dr. Daniel Gerstein is a national security professional who has served as a senior government civilian, in uniform, in industry, in think tanks and in academia. As a senior government civilian, he served in the Department of Homeland Security as Under Secretary (Acting) and Deputy Under Secretary in the Science and Technology Directorate, where he directed the organization's over $1 billion annual budget. Get Gerstin's War Without Humanity on Amazon at amzn.to/4b5ULJR During his service in the U.S. Army, he served on four continents while participating in combat, peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance and homeland security and served for more than a decade in the Pentagon in various high-level staff assignments. Dr. Gerstein also has extensive experience in international negotiations having served on the Holbrooke Delegation that negotiated the peace settlement in Bosnia. He is a frequent national security contributor and has published numerous books, articles and commentaries on a wide variety of national and homeland security issues. He serves as a member of several corporate boards and advisory committees. Pete A Turner and Brad Hutchings welcome Dan Gerstein to the Break It Down Show
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Sebastian Junger – In My Time of Dying
02/18/2026
Sebastian Junger – In My Time of Dying
Sebastian Junger nearly died. It was close. Along the way, a bunch of decisions happened to go his way. At one point, during his near death experience, a dark void opened up on his left, it was drawing him closer. His father, who had died years ago, was encouraging him to move towards the void. He, survived, and wrote his latest book about the experience. In his style, Junger teaches us about near death experiences, the science that confounds the scientists and what he thinks about death and dying. This is Sebastian's third visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner Get Sebastian's book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3Vo5C95 Joining Pete and Sebastian is Josh Mantz. Josh was shot and killed in Iraq. He was dead for over 10 minutes. When he came back, everything had changed. Josh's understanding of the world beyond the veil is leading towards a PhD. This conversation is something you won't find on any other platform. Josh doesn't speak publicly. Pete was able to convince Josh to sit with him and Sebastian because there is something special in this conversation. Get ready this is going to be good.
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Ramses Patino – The Philosophy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
02/16/2026
Ramses Patino – The Philosophy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ramses Patino teaches folks in Orange County the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ramses is the lead instructor at the dojo where Pete A Turner trains. Pete and Ramses sit down to explore the world of BJJ and how it informs people. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has exploded in popularity over the past 30 years. Gracie Barra, the school to which Pete and Ramses belong is the largest in the world with 1000s of locations across the planet. More than a way to beat people up, BJJ is a way to live, train and improve. Pete A Turner is proud to present Ramses Patino on the Break It Down Show More on Ramses head to gbsantaana.com and read below Ramses Patino is a multi-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the head instructor at Gracie Barra Santa Ana, a premier Gracie Barra school in Orange County, California. With deep roots in the Gracie lineage, he trains students in the art and philosophy of BJJ, emphasizing technique, discipline, and personal growth. Featured on podcasts like the Break It Down Show, Ramses shares insights into Jiu-Jitsu's mental and physical benefits. As a dedicated professor, he leads a vibrant community at GB Santa Ana, fostering skill development for practitioners of all levels in a supportive environment.
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Amber Brittain-Hale - Venezuela, Tulsi Gabbard and Transition Operations
02/13/2026
Amber Brittain-Hale - Venezuela, Tulsi Gabbard and Transition Operations
Amber Brittain Hale joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to discuss current events in the world of policy. In this episode of the Break It Down Show, host Pete A Turner interviews Amber Brittain-Hale on policy-focused current events. They differentiate politics from policy, stressing objective analysis over bias and the need for ground-truth insights in decision-making.The core discussion explores transition operations and stabilization in unstable regions, contrasting successful post-WWII cases (Germany, Japan, South Korea) with failures (Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya). Key lessons: adapt to local context, prioritize security and basic services, avoid top-down Western impositions, and secure local buy-in.They apply these to Venezuela—a narco-state needing corruption cleanup—discussing potential U.S.-backed economic levers like oil sector reform, asset recovery, and light-footprint stabilization under figures like Secretary Rubio. Tulsi Gabbard is mentioned in the title but deferred for a future talk.The episode advocates pragmatic, adaptive approaches over hubris for effective transitions.
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Keith Zlomsowitch - Stalked
02/09/2026
Keith Zlomsowitch - Stalked
Keith Zlomsowitch recounts the previously undisclosed details that he experienced with Nicole Brown Simpson and how it forever changed his life. From his fateful meeting of Nicole, to their deep love affair and eventual friendship, to her brutal murder and the media frenzy that ensued. No one has such a unique perspective as Keith does. He and Nicole were stalked by O.J. Simpson on multiple occasions, and like the book tagline indicates, it truly could have been him that was killed, whether alongside Nicole, or by himself. Buy STALKED on Amazon at amzn.to/4tkY0En On one night in particular, while at Nicole’s house, Keith tells of a haunting encounter that will for sure leave readers horrified and dismayed. The entire case and saga, from the events of June 12th all the way up until the devastating acquittal on October 3rd, is considered by most to be the greatest American murder mystery of all time. To see the entire saga played out through Keith’s eyes is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event and perspective. Pete A Turner welcomes Keith Zlomsowitch to the Break It Down Show.
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Pete A Turner - Combat Spy
02/01/2026
Pete A Turner - Combat Spy
Pete A Turner joins us as a guest. With Ken Orrock hosting the Break It Down Show. This is the first time Pete has been interviewed on his own show by a fellow counterintelligence agent. Ken's deep experience as a cop, spy and prosecutor will help reveal elements of Pete's background and his techniques that we don't often get to see.
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Mike Cote - Foreign Policy Home and Abroad
01/28/2026
Mike Cote - Foreign Policy Home and Abroad
Foreign policy drives how nations approach and respond to the world around them. With Davos in the rearview mirror, did anything change? How will Europe, the US and the rest of the world begin to do, what's next? Here's Mike's website, rationalpolicy.com Here is Amber's website, brainstatesinc.com We here at the Break It Down Show, wanted to take a moment to recognize the life of Dr Ambassador Robert Hunter. Robert has been a friend of Pete's for a number of years. We've had him on the show many times...we are sad to hear of his passing. He lived his life well and full. We'll do something bigger on Robert's life soon.
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Julian Fisher - Think Like a Spy
01/26/2026
Julian Fisher - Think Like a Spy
Julian Fisher is a former spy who has written a great book called, Think Like a Spy. Julian returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner and Ken Orrock. Get Think Like a Spy on Amazon at amzn.to/4jRD4Av Every day, intelligence officers achieve the unimaginable. They persuade people to share classified secrets with them. To become traitors, in fact. And their targets do it willingly, despite the risk of imprisonment, torture and, even, execution. Spies achieve this thanks to their structured use of nine secret skills of espionage. In Think Like a Spy, you'll learn these techniques and how to adapt them for effective and ethical use in your own life. A good spy is a people-person. She knows how to identify a potential agent, how to attract their attention and what to do to build an enduring relationship with them. From this base, she will coax out personal information to work out what makes her target tick. She will use that knowledge and her understanding of human psychology to her advantage while winning lasting commitment from her new ally. All these skills can be mastered and turned to use in civilian life. The author realised that he used all of them in his own progress from the poorest postcode in Britain to Oxford University, into a blue-blooded stockbroking firm, and on to a thrilling and varied career in the security and intelligence worlds. Julian uses a wide variety of stories from this journey to illustrate how spy skills can be adapted to situations and challenges that we all face.
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