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 the Break It Down Show #BIDSball

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.

Charles Lachman is the author of six books: They Shall Not See the Dawn, Codename Nemo, Footsteps in the Snow, The Last Lincoln's, A Secret Life, and the crime novel, In the Name of the Law. He is also the executive producer of the nationally syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, History Channel, Lifetime, C-Span and other local and national media. He lives in New York City. This is Charles Lachman' s inaugural appearance on the Break It Down Show Get They Shall See the Dawn: amzn.to/4eIRzpq The Blurb from the Book: May 1945. The Reich is in ruins. Hitler is dead. Yet for the US Army's Counterintelligence Corps, the real war has just begun. They Shall Not See the Dawn is the true historical thriller following a unit of American agents, drawn from every walk of life, hunting Hitler's dangerous henchmen still at large and feared to be carrying their Führer's final political testament, orders for a guerrilla resistance, and plans for rocket and nuclear programs hidden in mountain strongholds. It was a race against time to capture World War II's most notorious Nazis before they could vanish or rally a new resistance.

From "I Love Your Smile" to "Saving Forever For You," Shanice has always carried that rare kind of R&B warmth—the kind that doesn't just play in your ears, it stays with you. A Grammy-nominated vocalist with a five-octave range, her journey moves gracefully from chart-topping success to Broadway history in Les Misérables, to timeless studio moments alongside Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Today, she continues to stay active and evolving—starring as Michelle Obama in 44—The Musical and performing in Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' "Nothing But Hits" Las Vegas residency. On this episode of Getting The Gig, Shanice reflects on longevity, reinvention, and what it means to keep showing up in music with heart, humility, and that unmistakable glow in her voice. Because some voices don't just last… they feel like home. Jon Leon Guerrero's Getting the Gig is a Break It Down Show Production brought to you by Producers, Jon Leon Guerrero, Larry Lemas and Pete A Turner

A former British HUMINT specialist and author of Think Like a Spy, Julian Fisher shares espionage tradecraft adapted for everyday leadership, influence, and alliance-building with Pete A Turner. The two former field operatives explore the skills of intelligence officers—reading people, elicitation, building authentic trust, and ethical persuasion—drawing from Fisher's and Pete's overseas operations, TV consulting (including Slow Horses), and training work. The conversation highlights how spies succeed through human connection rather than deceit, offering practical lessons for personal and professional life. A lively, insightful return visit packed with real-world spy insights. Sign up for Julian's next seminar at buy.stripe.com/8x25kD2aGe8E3Zf2ppcV202 Julian Fisher is the author of Think Like A Spy: Master the Nine Secret Skills of Influence and Leadership. A former British official operating overseas, Julian is a specialist in human intelligence (HUMINT). He is a keynote speaker, trainer and consultant. Julian also acts as technical advisor for productions in the espionage genre, including Apple TV+'s smash-hit Slow Horses. He was the lead-trainer on Channel 4's TV series Spies. theintelligencemaven.com This is Julian Fisher's latest return to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. If you want to buy Julian's book, and you should head to amzn.to/4p1Nwb6

Pete A Turner is our guest on the Break It Down Show. Brad Hutchings sits in to run a discussion founded in the topic of Affect vs Effect. Affects thinking drives results in a more powerful way. Emotions are an accelerant for culture. Cultural based decisions offer compulsion and reject design. Effect thinking anticipates a series of actions, tasks or outcomes that lead inexorably to a positive conclusion. The concept of Affect helps identify where work begins. It helps better control for missed outcomes. Desired affects aren't easy to collect. Still, they are impossible to benefit from if one is focused on effects. Emotions gathered by design are a powerful compulsion device.

Robert "Kool" Bell uniquely embodies longevity, innovation, and influence in popular music. As the founder, bassist, and driving force behind the legendary band Kool & the Gang, he helped create a catalog of timeless hits that have soundtracked generations, including "Celebration," "Ladies Night," "Cherish," and "Jungle Boogie." Across more than five decades, Kool & the Gang has earned Grammy recognition, sold millions of records worldwide, and become one of the most sampled groups in music history. 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

Chris has always had a deep fascination with espionage. As a teenager, Chris met former KGB officer Oleg Gordievsky, and this inspired him to read as much as possible about how espionage really works. Chris's goal is to create realistic feeling spy dramas for film & television and he created the podcast as a way to further his own research and knowledge of the topic. Chris wrote and directed the highly acclaimed short spy film "The Dry Cleaner" which is now available on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Chris is currently developing a number of feature film and television scripts that revolve around the topics of the podcast. Chirs joins Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show to talk about movies, Spies and his incredible podcast.

For decades, Dr. Gregory Williams has been recognized as one of the most distinctive voices in R&B. As the lead singer and creative force of the legendary group Switch, he helped create a catalog of timeless hits that showcased extraordinary musicianship, unforgettable harmonies, and a vocal style that influenced generations of artists. Beyond his accomplishments on stage, Dr. Williams has dedicated himself to education, mentorship, and community leadership, bringing the same passion to uplifting others that he brought to music. Dr. Williams joins us today to discuss his book, Switch, DeBarge, Motown and Me. 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

Chris Binch is a British veteran who joined 2 PARA at 17, serving 7 years with tours in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, the Balkans, and Afghanistan. He later worked in close protection in Iraq, anti-piracy, and as a firefighter. veterans-for-veterans.co.uk His Old Paratrooper Podcast delivers raw, no-frills chats with veterans and others. Motivated by losing friends to suicide across his high-stress careers, Chris aims to break mental health stigma—getting "big tough" soldiers to open up so everyday people feel it's okay to seek help, declutter the mind, and embrace camaraderie. This is Chris' 2nd visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Chris and Pete met at SPYQ 2025.

Ajit George joins Pete A Turner. Ajit and Pete were introduced by Liberté Press Founder Teresa Rodriguez. Pete, "When Teresa introduces me to someone, I get to meeting that person." Pete sent an immediate note to Ajit. The two discovered that they'd not only be in Bogota at the same time, but were going to be staying about 100 yards from each other, in a huge city that's about 600 square miles that's remarkable indeed. Ajit has done many things, he's from many places, and he knows incredible people. You are going to be blown away by how wonderful Ajit is and how closely aligned his to Pete. Let's get to know Ajit on the Break It Down Show

Former US Army Counterintelligence Agent Rick Hoppe returns to the Break It Down Show to talk more spy things with Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show. Rick's book, Rick is an author. Beyond being a spy, he's a recognized expert in the process of national revolutions. Get Eight Stages: A Primer on Modern Revolution on Amazon at amzn.to/4elORpG Rick and Pete have a lot of time in combat zones. They actually overlapped at one point with Pete leaving-got fired-and Rick coming in to run the team. The CI world is small, but fractured. Two dudes with this level of spy experience are a rare and unique thing.

Nia Peeples is a true multi-hyphenate whose career has spanned music, television, movies, dance, and personal development. From her breakout role as Nicole Chapman on the hit series Fame to starring in Walker, Texas Ranger and building a successful career as a singer and performer, Nia has continually reinvented herself. Most recently, she has focused on transformational coaching, wellness retreats, and empowering people to live with greater purpose and authenticity while continuing to connect with audiences through speaking engagements and media appearances. Her upcoming book Dirty Dancing with the Divine: 5 Hidden Rhythms of the Body and Soul as One will be released soon and she discusses its meaning and purpose. 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

Jim DeFelice writes incredible stories, he puts them in books. im is a NY Times #1 Best Selling author. His book. Amercian Sniper was made into the movie with the same name. Jim wrote, Code Name Johnny Walker. We're fans of his book West Like Lightning, the history of the Pony Express. Jim is one of our longest tenured guests. Jim's latest book is They Call us Lucky., Get DeFelice's They Called Us "Lucky" on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4vbvnKf The book's blurb: At first, they were "Lucky Lima." Infantryman Ruben Gallego and his brothers in Lima Company—3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, young men drawn from blue-collar towns, immigrant households, Navajo reservations—returned unscathed on patrol after patrol through the increasingly violent al Anbar region of Iraq. After two months, Lima didn't have a casualty, not a single Purple Heart, no injury worse than a blister. Then, in May 2005, Lima's fortunes flipped. Unknown to Ruben and his fellow grunts, al Anbar had recently become a haven for al Qaeda in Mesopotamia. The bin Laden-sponsored group had recruited radicals from all over the world for jihad against the Americans. On one fateful day, they were lured into a death house; the ambush cost the lives of two men, including a platoon sergeant. Two days later, Ruben's best friend, Jonathon Grant, died in an IED attack, along with several others. Events worsened from there. A disastrous operation in Haditha in August claimed the lives of thirteen Marines when an IED destroyed their amphibious vehicle. It was the worst single-day loss for the Marines since the 1983 Beirut bombings. By the time 3/25 went home in November, it had lost more men than any other single unit in the war. Forty-six Marines and two Navy Corpsmen serving with the battalion in Iraq were killed in action during their roughly nine-month activation. They Called Us "Lucky" details Ruben Gallego's journey and includes harrowing accounts of some of the war's most costly battles. It details the struggles and the successes of Ruben and the rest of Lima Company following Iraq, examining the complicated matter of PTSD. And it serves as a tribute to Ruben's fallen comrades, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

"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?