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Rick Hoppe – Counterintelligence, Podcasts and Rapport Nov 06, 2026

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Rick Hoppe returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Rick and Pete plan to discuss the intricacies of intelligence collection, collectors and how they do what they do in the wild. Beyond that, the gents are likely to discuss Rick's new podcast. When CI guys get together, the conversation is going to be rangey. We expect that standard to be true for Rick and Pete. Grab a chair and sit in with the fellas as they talk about intel and life in a way that only they can.

Mike Cote - A BIG Blue Wave Nov 05, 2026

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Mike Cote returns to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Mike and Pete discuss the impact of policy decisions. The Trump Administration's war with Iran has caused significant harm to the president's ability to return control of the US House and Senate. As always, the aim it not politics, rather policy. We've seen a lot of work from the Trump administration, but when money, gas and food are expensive, kitchen table issues, people choose different representation.

Morgan Fairchild – Only Fans and Two Bitches from Texas Nov 05, 2026

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Morgan Fairchild has had an incredible career. She's done everything and worked with everybody. In this episoode of the Break It Down Show, Pete A Turner talks with Morgan about her new, get this, Only Fans channel. Morgan and her pal Donna Mills use the channel to reach out and engage with fans. Morgan and Pete connect their disciplines: Pete's spying and Morgan's acting. Morgan has remained relevant over the years by landing the right roles. Whether it's playing Chandler's mom on Friends, playing Sydney Chase on the City, Jordan Roberts on Falcon Crest or Allison on Kojak...Morgan has remained front and center for over 50 years. For Morgan's OnlyF*ns channel hit onlyfans.com/morganfairchildofficial Look for Morgan who is debuting TODAY on OnlyFans as well as her forthcoming memoir. Pete wanted to note, "Morgan despite playing lots of bitches on TV, is a sweet and kind lady. She's funny and I dig the hell out of her.

Eli Steele – Shelby Steele's White Guilt Nov 04, 2026

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White Guilt is the latest documentary by Eli Steele. Eli and his father Shelby, combine archival footage with Shelby's current thoughts on his exploration of White Guilt. Eli makes his return to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner to discuss his film. Watch White Guilt by going to whiteguiltfilm.com The film's synopsis: From civil rights warrior and black militant to fearless dissident, Shelby Steele unmasks white guilt as the toxin that poisoned America and the West -- destroying merit, igniting riots, demolishing standards, and now arming global chaos from campus bloodlust to civilizational suicide. When good and evil have been utterly reversed, what happens to those who refuse to surrender?

Grant Murrell – Rapport, Networks and Being Referable Nov 03, 2026

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Grant Murrell returns to the Break It Down Show. Pete met Grant at last year's SpyQ event in England. Grant's approach to networking is the foundation of his work. Grant speaks, trains and coaches people and orgs on how to connect to people. Pete A Turner and Grant are about to discuss rapport building, networking and how one becomes referable. To learn more about Grant follow him on LinkedIn or successisaformula.com/grant-murrell These human communication themed episodes blend into the overall Spy Q approach. SpyQ is intelligence applied by using the skills espionage practitioners leverage in their work.

Jenny Chan - The Study of Atrocities in the Pacific Theater Nov 02, 2026

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Jenny Chan is a researcher and editor dedicated to uncovering overlooked histories of World War II in the Asia-Pacific region. As the founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, she conducts survivor interviews and archival research at the U.S. National Archives, developing digital content and publications that bring hidden wartime stories to light. For more information and books head to pacificatrocities.org Combining rigorous historical research with accessible storytelling, Jenny aims to preserve these narratives and make them relevant to today's audiences. You can reach Jenny at jenny@pacificatrocities.org and find her work at pacificatrocities.org.

Mark Whicker - Don Drysdale: Up and In: The Life of a Dodgers Legend Oct 26, 2026

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Mark Whicker has worked for SCNG newspapers since 1987. He has been a sports columnist for newspapers since 1980 and a professional sportswriter since 1974. He was selected for induction to the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame in 2020. Pete A Turner, Brian Wetzel and Cullen Chapron welcome Mark Whicker to the Break It Down Show Get Don Drysdale: link.amazon/B064DQaDv Here's a blub from the book. Larger than Life. In the history of American sports, rare is the athlete who fits that description better than Don Drysdale. On the mound, the towering six-foot-five righthander intimidated National League hitters for more than a decade, amassing career totals of 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts . . . and hitting 154 batters, a stat he lead the major leagues in four times. Off the field, Drysdale's personality dominated every room he walked into. With a smile as immense as the sun, Drysdale's contemporaries included Frank Sinatra and Howard Cosell. In Up and In, longtime Orange County Register sportswriter Mark Whicker takes listeners on a remarkable journey through Drysdale's life and career. Featuring exclusive interviews with Drysdale's teammates, broadcasters, and colleagues, this new biography paints a complete portrait of an unparalleled baseball life—from Drysdale's early years in Van Nuys to his sudden passing in 1993 at age fifty-six.

Mike Cote - Spices, Foreign Policy and Trump Oct 24, 2026

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Mike Cote returns to the Break It Down Show. These current event shows offer a different look at policy. The aim is to apply a critical and professional lens to what the US is doing and how it's performing. Rather than offer salacious political commentary the Break It Down Show attempts to walk the line of informing on policy outcomes and goals over one sided themes. If we catch a break or two Dr Amber Brittain-Hale will join Pete and Mike in studio on the Break It Down Show.

Ilene Graff – Tavelin' Thru, a Roadmap of Grattitude Oct 20, 2026

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Pete A Turner welcomes Ilene Graff to the Break It Down Show. Ilene has a long history of doing incredible things, including work in TV and on stage. She's worked with, well the list is long: Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Eucker, well just go look up Ilene if you don't know her already. Join GRAMMY©-nominated TV and Broadway star Ilene Graff on a journey through her life and career, celebrating the people, events, and places that have brought her great joy, meaning, comfort, and gratitude. Ilene is thrilled to be returning to the Catalina stage for this all-new show, where she will be singing a wide range of her favorite musical genres (and some special surprises!), as she shares the love and appreciation she has for life through music. With musical direction by Sam Krieger, supported by an A-list trio, TRAVELIN' THRU is a concert that will make you laugh, feel deeply and be reminded that even when times are tough, there's so much to be thankful for.

DMC - A Rap Superhero Tells His Origin Story Oct 20, 2026

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From the streets of Hollis Queens to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels helped transform hip-hop from a neighborhood movement into a global cultural force. As one-third of the legendary Run-DMC, he broke musical and cultural boundaries, redefined fashion, and influenced generations of artists. In this episode, DMC reflects on the group's groundbreaking beginnings, the influences that paved the way for him, his lifelong passion for comic books, and his evolution into an author, entrepreneur, and advocate. We explore the stories behind the music, the lessons learned through adversity, and the creative drive that continues to fuel one of hip-hop's most influential pioneers as he fights for truth and justice. This episode of Getting the Gig presented by the Break It Down Show is produced by: Jon Leon Guerrero, Pete A Turner and Todd Davis

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