Ryan Curtis – Director, Warrior, Oscar Mike - Ryan Curtis attended Fitchburg State University (UMASS) on a basketball scholarship, Ryan studied Broadcast Journalism and Theater.  In 2001, Ryan joined the US ARMY. Following his service, Ryan chased his dreams of storytelling to Los Angeles to become a director.  Since his plunge into the industry, Ryan has directed original content and spots for clients such as NIKE, Evan Williams, Audi, Under Armour, Stephen Curry, ABC and long time client Oprah.

Get more about Ryan and his projects at: ryancurtis.us

Working closely with the non-profit, Veterans in Media and Entertainment; Ryan works to transition Veterans from their military service to the entertainment industry.  By flipping the Veteran narrative of PTSD and negativity on its head, Ryan makes a point of emphasis to advocate Veteran successes, positivity and grooming tomorrow’s leaders and tastemakers.

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Haiku
Impressive CV
Worked with Steph Curry, Oprah
You'd wanna be him

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Michael Shevack – How to follow your Yellow Brick Road - The author/co-author of 6 books, Michael Shevack has taught Spirituality and Comparative Religion in the School of Social Welfare, State University of New York (Stony Book), as well as Business Spirituality at the Iacocca Center for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University. His column in Business Spirituality appeared in Success magazine. An ordained rabbi, who has worked with the world's religions for over two decades, Shevack is currently the Social Responsibility Advisor for the Patton Alliance.

Get his latest book How to Follow Your Yellow Brick Road on Amazon: amzn.to/2XZRbOF

Our erudite guest Michael talks with Pete about society, democracy, the US and its heritage, economy, religion and God, the whole thing.

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​Haiku
An ordained rabbi
Follow our yellow brick road?!
Do tell us 'bout that
 
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Hank Garrett – Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight - Hank Garrett is an actor and that’s probably the most boring thing about him. He grew up in Harlem in the 30's and 40's. With no money, he took to the street to make ends meet and survive. Throughout the decades, he's been a thug, a cop, an actor, a PROFESSIONAL Wrestler?....wow.

Get his book Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight on Amazon at: amzn.to/3i29UQx

This is a great episode because you can talk about anything with such an experienced man who has lived several lives packed into one. he's seen done and met everyone...from Sammy Davis Jr to Elvis Presley. He's taken Audrey Hepburn on dates, punched Robert Redford in the nose and has starred in over 80 different shows and movies.

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​Haiku
He's ninety years old
Though, by experience
He's lived that - tripled!
 
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Malcolm Joseph - I Am a Bass Player - Malcolm Joseph is a bass player who teaches, plays sessions and has his own band. Malcolm has evolved through over 40 years in the music industry. He's tasted stardom with his band 7th-Heaven in the 80s and is Grace Jones' prime bass player.

You know we love bass players on BIDS. Malcolm brings an international flair that we know everyone will enjoy. BTW Malcolm comes to us via Aaron Casserly Stewart and Matt Hoy. We can't wait to get the groove.

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​​Haiku
A bass has four strings                                                                He's played it for four decades                                                   Here is for four more!​

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Jason Kasper – Enemies of My Country - Jason Kasper enlisted in the US Army in June 2001. His first assignment was as a Ranger private, where he conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq before attending West Point. Jason then served as an Airborne Infantry and Special Forces officer, deploying multiple times to Afghanistan and Africa. His books are born from actual experience in faraway lands, doing the hard things that only the finest warriors are capable of doing.

Get all of Jason's book at jason-kasper.com

During his off-duty time he began running marathons and ultramarathons, skydiving, BASE jumping, and writing fiction. His last Army assignment was as a Green Beret team commander. Upon returning from his final deployment in 2016, Jason began his second career as an author with the publication of his debut novel, Greatest Enemy.

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Haiku
Ultramarathon
Try running it, ain't easy
Jason is special

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Morgan Lerette – Welcome to Blackwater - Morgan Lerette worked for Blackwater for 18 months, from 2004 to 2005. Upon his return to the United States, he completed his undergraduate degree at Northern Arizona University and commissioned as a U.S. Army intelligence officer. From 2009 to 2010, Lerette deployed back to Iraq. He left the Army as a captain, moved to Boston, and attended The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

Get Morgan's book on Amazon at amzn.to/3uek1W7

Lerette wrote the book Welcome to Blackwater. The book is published by a veterans nonprofit, Onward Press, and all sales contribute to its mission to help veterans get their stories published. Morgan talks about the book with Pete and cohost Scott Huesing, and as always when the quorum of veterans in the episode is high, about 567 other aspects of the military life.

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Haiku
Veterans write books
So non-army folks can read
Thanks, Morgan Lerette!
 
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Fredrik deBoer - The Cult of Smart - Fredrik deBoer has contributed to the The Guardian, The Washington Post, LA Times, Foreign Policy, Current Affairs, Politico, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Vox, Salon, among other publications. His first book, The Cult of Smart, was published in 2020 by All Points Books and was named one of New York magazine's Top 10 Best Books of 2020.

Get The Cult of Smart on Amazon at: amzn.to/3z1ggVO

Freddie deBoer joins Pete A Turner and new cohost Christopher Renner on the Break It Down Show to get into his book and findings. Part of what makes Chris special is his ability to speak to the problem, rather than the politics.

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​Haiku
Extricate yourself
From this cult and its limits
Aint all facts, numbers
 
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Bert Sarkkinen - The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing - Bert Sarkkinen, known for his knowledgeable advice and “Bert-isms”, weaves his knowledge of human nature into everything he does. To help people uncover their true timber framing style, he developed a personality quiz for potential clients. Ultimately, when their wants and needs are properly analyzed, it results in a personalized Timber Framing experience that exceeds expectations.

Get his book The Art of Hybrid Timber Framing along with an accompanying workbook called The Timber Framing Planning Guide on Amazon at amzn.to/3fuznBF

Sarkkinen explains, “It is important to think beyond timber framing and focus on what really makes people happy. This is a life experience. It goes beyond architectural design and strikes a chord within all of us. People want to enjoy the process. That’s why teamwork, transparency and creative solutions are the driving forces in my philosophy.”

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​Haiku
Timber gives good vibes
Probably a primal thing
Read Bert's timber book
 
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Martha Bolton - Dear Bob... - Martha Bolton was the first woman staff writer for Bob Hope, helping to write his television specials, personal appearances, and military shows for approximately fifteen years. She is an Emmy-nominated writer and author of eighty-eight books of humor and inspiration. She has received nominations for a Dove Award, WGA Award, and a Gold- en Scroll Merit Award for Fiction.

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​Martha informs us on how she and co-author Linda Hope (Bob's daughter) have collected personal letters, postcards, packages, and more sent back and forth among Hope and the troops and their loved ones back home, what drove Bob to do that, his legacy and more.

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Haiku
He gave the troops hope
Bob HOPE - Nomen est omen
Others, take the torch!
 
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John Mosley - Last Chance U, Basketball - Head Coach John Mosley is featured on Season 1 of NetFlix Last Chance U. John's basketball program at East LA College focuses on highly talented but challenged basketball players. Often, these players have already lost chance at a Div I program with a full scholarship. Through love, faith and family, Coach Mosley manages to get his athletes back on track, focused on believing in themselves and each other.

Watch Last Chance U: Basketball on Netflix at www.netflix.com/Title/81046613

The highly motivated John discusses with Pete about the most important things about coaching young people, being there for them, taking the drive for basketball and directing it in real life, managing several alphas in a team, ex alphas adapting to their new role... If you're a basketball head hit plaaaay!

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Haiku
Mosley, like Moses
Guides them through basketball seas
And through life as well
 
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