Jan Neumann – FSB Agent Escapes & Comes to America - Jan and Victorya Neumann were trained spies working in the FSB. The FSB is a successor to the KGB of old. As things spiraled up, Jan began to put the pieces together...he knew too much. They get got word, he was a marked man and death was on the way. Jan and Victorya grabbed their things, made an escape plan worthy of any spy movie and worked their way out of danger.

Their story is incredible...but it's true. A real life spy film played out across international borders, and it’s told by Pete A Turner here on the Break It Down Show.

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Haiku
Spy movies are cool
Real life's another thing
He lives, he's our guest!
 
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Bianca & Chiara D'Ambrosio – Twins Leading the Way - Since their break-out role as Summer Newman on “The Young and the Restless” (CBS), the girls have been featured in several commercials and popular music videos including Bon Jovi’s “What Do You Got.” They have also appeared together and individually on various television shows and feature films, including NBC's “Parks and Recreation,” Nickelodeon's “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn,” “See Dad Run,” and “Game Shakers, Disney's “The Savages” (pilot), CBS's “Criminal Minds,” FX's “Legit,” Comedy Central's “The Jeselnik Offensive,” and TNT's “The Closer”.

Learn more about the twins at: dambrosiotwins.com

Pete, even though he’s AKA OL’ Pedro, knows how to engage with people of every age. So enjoy the youthful energy that Bianca and Chiara bring to Break it Down Show!

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Haiku
If you think one's cute
There's a double dose of them
Twins leading the way
 
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Lisa Gable – Turnaround - Lisa is recognized worldwide as a turnaround mastermind and innovative businesswoman. For more than 30 years, she has been called to turnaround failing organizations—businesses, teams, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government projects—and solve seemingly intractable problems.

Get more on Lisa at: lisagable.com/
Get Lisa’s book on Amazon at: amzn.to/3bJTSLi

This is Lisa's first appearance on the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Also, this is Todd Hester's first appearance on the Break It Down Show as a cohost. And this is Pete’s 1089th time of making a fun show!

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Haiku
She's a mastermind
Turning around businesses
So why not yours too?
 
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Jennifer Bucholtz - Breaking Cold Cases - As many of you know Erik Kleinsmith was Pete's commander during their deployment to Bosnia. Shortly after that Pete returned to Ft Huachuca to train new spies, where Jennifer Bucholtz went for initial training. Then she joined the CIA, and earned two Master's degrees in the discipline.

So you heard it, Jennifer Bucholtz joins Pete A Turner and Erik Kleinsmith in a #SpyVsSpy episode. Get ready, we're gonna get trade crafty.

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Haiku
Jennifer Bucholtz
Gettin' trade crafty in here
Hit play for spy talks
 
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Gustavo Arellano – Werk, Weekly, Quesadillas and OJ - Gustavo Arellano is an icon in southern California. His work writing for a variety of publications for decades. He covers culture, ethnicity, food, and food again.

You'll love Gustavo's book, "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America" available at Amazon amzn.to/2XHLAwv
For sure, you need to sign up for Arellano's newsletter at gustavoarellano.org/newsletters
Also check out Gustavo Arellano's podcast spoti.fi/3AQ2Oc4

Gustavo recently appeared in the Netflix series Ugly Delicious. His segment features another LA icon, Jonathan Gold, who passed away in 2018. Arellano's writing captures the best of what makes California, in particular Southern Californians, the fascinating multi-cultural exciting place that it is. 

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Haiku
Another author
Gustavo Arellano
We love such people
 
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Erik Kleinsmith – Ukraine, Russia and Zodiac - Erik Kleinsmith returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Erik is coming to discuss the ongoing Ukrainian vs Russian conflict. As the Russians seek to apply pressure in the East, and the West works to provisions the Ukrainians, who does the dance between the nations work to minimize expansion while seeking to bring to an end the most recent European conflict.

Erik is also going to provide us a brief Case Breakers update. The Case Breakers have been busy the past year cracking the Zodiac case naming Gary Poste as their infamous killer. The CB's also broke the DB Cooper case in 2019...since that time, the evidence continues to validate their findings... SO? what's the latest and what's next for this incredible group of cold case detectives.

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Haiku
Our Erik Kleinsmith
Ukraine, Russia, Zodiac
Hit play for good talks

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Brad Tolinski - ERUPTION: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen - Brad Tolinski has written a biographical list of storys about Eddie Van Halen Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Eddie Van Halen’s death, ERUPTION: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen (10/5/21; Hachette Books; 9780306826658; $28) is a major biography by two music journalists who knew him best.

Get ERRUPTION on Amazon at: amzn.to/3arQpR3

Authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill share with fans, new and old alike, a candid, compulsively readable, and definitive oral history of the most influential rock guitarist since Jimi Hendrix. The book was released on October 5, 2021.

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Haiku
Eddie Van Halen
Rock & Roll fans, feast your eyes
The book 'bout him's here
 
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Nick Davis - Once Upon a Time in Queens - Nick Davis returns to the Break It Down Show. Last time, he created a documentary for the American Masters series featuring his movie about Ted Williams.

Get Nick's latest book Once Upon a Time in Queens amzn.to/3a0Cs8D

Davis is back with his next masterpiece, with another massive partner in ESPN's 30 for 30 series. Once Upon a Time in Queens tells the story of the 86 Mets. The music, the vibe, the partying...Nick gets all of it. The mid-80's Mets were a dangerous team on and off the field.

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Haiku
Once upon a time
In the mythical land Queens...
Read the book for more.
 
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Phil Green – ALS Cure Project - Phil Green is Pete's friend. Recently he was diagnosed with ALS. On the Break It Down Show, Pete A Turner has been checking in with Phil as he progressed through the terminal disease. As we chronicle Phil's progression, we've learned quite a bit about ALS. We've also been proud of our friend Phil as he works relentlessly to knock down the barriers between science, the government, and the afflicted.

Head to ALS Cure Project alscure.org

Phil is surprisingly independent for someone bound to a wheelchair. He and Pete recently went on an 1100 mile road trip in Phil's van. The two of them traveled to a series of country shows headlined by James Otto and Jason Blaine in support of the ALS Cure Project.

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Haiku
Phil Green's a sweet dude
What wheelchair? Ain't a limit
He does inspire
 
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Perttu Pölönen - Future Skills - At just 25-years-old, Finnish inventor, composer, futurist and author Perttu Pölönen has already been honored on the list for “Innovators under 35 Europe 2018” by MIT Technology Review and on September 14, he releases his first book translated to English. Future Skills (Viva Editions) takes a practical, personal look at our ever-changing technological landscape while investigating our ability to respond, adapt and evolve as a society.

Learn more about Perttu at perttupolonen.com
 Get Perttu's book Future Skills on Amazon at amzn.to/3CJBYjK

Pölönen offers a young, fresh perspective on so many topics being discussed as we advance in technology and social media all around the world. Each chapter is an informative and personal narrative from the author, followed by bulleted “homework” items that the reader can put into practice.

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Haiku
Inventors are rare
Dude, make a better future
Thrilled to have him on
 
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​
Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. www.savethebrave.org

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