Break It Down Show

Pete A Turner

Pete A Turner explores great conversations across a vast array of topics and personalities. The Break It Down Show is over 10 years old and has published over 2000 episodes. Find Pete at @peteaturner on most social media sites.

  1. 9 hr ago ·  Video

    Mike Cote - The US v Iranian Peace Accord

    Join Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale and Rational Policy's Mike Coté for a timely deep dive into the groundbreaking US-Iran peace accord. Fresh off the recent memorandum of understanding that halts hostilities, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and sets the stage for nuclear talks, they break down the deal's terms, strategic implications, potential pitfalls, and what it means for the Middle East and global energy markets. Pete A Turner is glad to welcome back Dr Amber Brittain-Hale and MIke Cote to the Break It Down Show

    59 min

  2. 10 hr ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie

    Introducing Jewel on Breaking Cycles of Abuse, Anxiety, and Saving Her Soul from No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie. Follow the show: No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie To say Jewel had a difficult home life is an understatement. Raised by an abusive father with addiction issues, she decided to move out at age 15. But her struggles didn’t stop there. Jewel takes us on a journey through panic attacks, sexual advances, shoplifting, and homelessness, and explains how she used her grit and perseverance to learn a new emotional language. She did this through methodical journaling, small habitual changes, and other free, cognitive behavioral tools she now shares with others through the Inspiring Children Foundation.  In this conversation you’ll learn: – What an emotional inheritance is and how to stop cycles of abuse – A practical writing exercise to better understand what your anxiety is trying to tell you – How to channel your stubbornness for good You can learn more about Jewel and buy her books at https://www.jeweljk.com/. Enough Foundation's mission is to spread reminders in every form — bracelets, messages, actions, community — until feeling ENOUGH becomes the cultural default. To learn more, visit weareenough.co.  Produced, Directed, and Cinematography by Wubetu Shimelash / IG: Wubetu Shimelash Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. While supplies last. Visit http://www.weareenough.co/rules for full terms. More information on Blake’s other projects here:  Morning Water  Morning Water is a daily hydration formula that restores energy, balance, and performance with essential electrolytes, minerals, and nutrients in one simple routine.  To learn more, visit morningwater.co and use code NOMAGICPILL for 25% off your first order. SONIA  Sonia is a conversational AI companion designed for emotional support. Through voice and text, it offers guided wellbeing sessions, including meditations, journaling, personalized recommendations, and practical exercises. To learn more, visit www.soniahealth.com and download it on the App Store. MOOVLAB At MOOVLAB, we bring health and wellness to your workday.  MOOVLAB - the answer to sitting is moving.  To learn more, visit www.moovlab.com Follow Blake on Instagram and stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com. Subscribe to Spotify Premium to watch ad-free video. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical questions or concerns you may have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 1 day ago ·  Video

    Andrew Vaughn - CMIT Solutions, AI and Compliance

    Andrew Vaughn joins host Pete A Turner and contributor Brad Hutchings to discuss the latest IT things, including AI, LLMs, Anthropic, agents, and just doing the work. There is much to discuss today! Andrew Vaughn leads CMIT Solutions of Glendale, helping law firms and healthcare organizations reduce downtime, strengthen cybersecurity, and stay ahead of compliance risk. Andrew and his team build proactive, observable IT environments backed by 24/7 monitoring and national resources—so your business stays secure, operational, and predictable. Despite all the excitement about AI and agents, this is work that still has to be done! Brad Hutchings makes the Mmojo Appliance, which helps you make AI tokens at home. Brad helps his clients understand what large language models actually do and are actually useful for, allowing them to feel delight and avoid frustration.

    56 min

  4. 2 days ago ·  Video

    Randy Oglesby – Police Chief McNamara, Spider Noir w Nicholas Cage

    Randy Oglesby is welcome to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Randy's most recently had a supporting role as President Jim Bragg on the Apple TV series, For All Mankind and has guest starred in many television shows series among them all the David E. Kelly shows and played a record 7 combined different characters from Star Trek, Next Generation to Enterprise and had a supporting role in the HBO telefilm, Path To War starring Michael Gambon, Donald Sutherland and Alec Baldwin. Oglesby has also had recurring roles are in the series Godless, Strange Angels and Sharp Objects. His feature film credits include Pale Rider starring Clint Eastwood, Independence Day starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman, Pearl Harbor starring Ben Affleck, The Lone Ranger starring Armie Hammer, Path to War, Patch Adams starring Robin Williams, Liar, Liar starring Jim Carrey and The Island starring Ewan McGregor.

    44 min

  5. 6 days ago ·  Video

    Dr Amber Brittain-Hale – President Trump vs Meet the Press

    Dr. Amber Brittain-Hale, PhD in Global Leadership and Change from Pepperdine, is a geopolitical strategist, scholar-practitioner, and Director of Strategic Research at BrainStates Inc. A returning guest on Pete A Turner's Break It Down Show, she brings sharp analysis on foreign policy, diplomacy, and global security. In the upcoming episode, Amber and Pete will break down President Trump's recent Meet the Press interview—covering Iran, leadership decisions, and international dynamics—with her signature insightful, optimistic perspective. Brittain-Hale's academic credentials are the exact ones we need to help us see what was happening when Kristen Welker sat with President Donald Trump.

    55 min

  6. 10 Jun ·  Video

    Scott Richards – The Cost of Adversaries vs Deal Makers

    What is the cost of undermining old, calcified systems? The next great idea also has costs. When the Trump Administration seeks to change how the world negotiates, there are benefits and costs. The UN, is recognized as never living up to the dream...but a deal making president who has a limited time in office and influence...can that be a better way to reliably and repeatedly make the deals that make the peace? And what if the longer tenured leaders don't abide by a deal when it no longer makes sense? Scott Richards returns to hang with Pete A Turner and discuss these concepts on the Break It Down Show

    1hr 4min

  7. 9 Jun ·  Video

    The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel - Douglas Brunt

    "Brunt grew up near Philadelphia where he attended The Haverford School and graduated from Duke University. He was formerly a management consultant for the information tech company, Booz Allen & Hamilton, and served as a director with Idealab!. However, he's best known for his position as CEO and president of the Florida-based security software company Authentium, Inc… …A year later, he would leave the company to focus on another passion of his: writing."—Marie Claire douglasbrunt-author.com Get The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel https://amzn.to/3PbVTnn Here's the blurb from Douglas' book: With the exception of the tsar, Emanuel Nobel was likely the wealthiest man in early twentieth-century Russia, and one of the wealthiest in the world. Over three generations, he and his family grew the Russian petroleum industry into a behemoth that surpassed even John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil. The Nobels imported the best practices from America and improved on them, transforming every aspect of the industry. Though Emanuel's uncle Alfred would become world famous thanks to his creation of the Nobel Prize, the even more successful Nobels in Russia have been largely forgotten. The reason why is one of history's most gripping untold stories. Working in the oil fields of southern Russia at the same time as Emanuel was a troubled young man from a peasant family in Georgia. Though educated to be a priest, he took a different path when he discovered the revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx. In and out of prison in Siberia, charismatic and committed, always at the center of a fight, this young man would become known to the world as Joseph Stalin, a leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and eventually one of the most brutal dictators in history. Directly in Stalin's crosshairs was Emanuel Nobel, who represented everything Stalin despised about capitalism. As the world turned upside down, Emanuel began to plan a life-or-death escape from Russia. But would he make it out in time? And what would be the fate of the immense empire he and his family had built?

    57 min

  8. 9 Jun ·  Video

    Derek Allen (DOA): From Quartet to Legends

    Derek Allen (known professionally as DOA) has built a reputation on precision, feel, and versatility. Respected in the music industry as a world class bassist, producer, songwriter, and musical director. DOA moves comfortably between funk, R&B, jazz, and contemporary soul without losing the pocket that anchors great music. His work with artists including Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, TLC, and Bobby Brown reflects an instinct for serving the song and the artist first. Over the years, that consistency has made him a trusted collaborator in the studio and on live productions alike. In this conversation, Allen discusses musicianship, preparation, longevity, and the craft behind professional performance. Hosted by Jon Leon Guerrero for the Getting the Gig Series of the Break It Down Show, produced by Pete A. Turner and Larry Lemas. Derek Allen (DOA) recounts starting as an 8-year-old quartet bassist in Sacramento, struggling in LA, then touring with Shalamar, Troop, Karen White, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation, Bobby Brown, and more. He highlights faith, brotherhood, perseverance, and owning your value.

    1hr 22min
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Pete A Turner explores great conversations across a vast array of topics and personalities. The Break It Down Show is over 10 years old and has published over 2000 episodes. Find Pete at @peteaturner on most social media sites.

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  • Creator
    Pete A Turner
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    296
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Break It Down Show

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