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Break It Down Show

We illustrate life by gathering perspectives, achievements and moments that define us. 

Jun 26, 2017

Ryan Sickler is a comedian with a terrific list of credits and cohost of The Crab Feast podcast on Bill Burr and Al Madrigal's All Things Comedy network.  He's a sports fan who stay up much more than most, making him a frequent guest on Fox Sports, and if he had his druthers, he might be on the grounds crew at...


Jun 22, 2017

Richard Ruse is a bassist who lost count well north of 4,000 gigs (sometime during the Carter administration).  He's an Ohio funkster, turned Beantown chophound, turned Chicago bluesman, who landed in Los Angeles in the musical instrument business.  He's been an executive and product developer at some of the top brands...


Jun 19, 2017

Michael Jeffries is a soul singer and songwriter best known to many for his tenure in the 70s and 80s with Tower of Power and his eponymous solo album, produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and featuring Karyn White.  He joins us to talk about the pressures, temptations, and joys of the music business, the perseverance...


Jun 16, 2017

Jon and Pete have invited Mark Valley to officially become a guest host. Mark is a seasoned Hollywood leading man actor. He's played Superman, Bobby Kennedy, attorney Brad Chase from Boston Legal, etc.

Mark brings a artistic palette that blends nicely to Jon's musician ethos. Mark is also an Army veteran and West...


Jun 11, 2017

D Edward is a singer, songwriter, producer, and percussionist.  Some days, his main instrument is the triangle.  What does that say about him?  It doesn't matter what, or how little, you put in his hands, he will turn it into music.  He talks with us about choosing the right bandmates, choosing the right sounds, and...