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Obsession Required

Obsession Required

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Three men. Three businesses. One podcast.


Meet Talon, Andy, and John — three entrepreneurs at different stages of life and business, united by one mindset: Obsession is required to win in business and in life.


In this first episode, you'll get to know the hosts and the paths that brought them here — from combat zones to car auctions, magazine empires to mental health advocacy. They dive into the mindset shifts that helped them grow, the radical life changes they’ve made, and how your past experiences can fuel your future success.


Your hosts:

🔹 Talon Smith

A retired Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force) and veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, Talon went from acting in L.A. to serving in Afghanistan. He’s now a HYROX gym owner, 5x World Championship qualifier, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice student in psychiatric and mental health. Talon brings the grit, the structure, and the relentless drive for better.


🔹 John Radzwilla

Founder of Hook & Barrel, the #1 outdoor lifestyle magazine in the U.S., and a marketing innovator with a sharp eye for sales strategy and brand growth. John brings a decade of hustle and creativity in a fast-evolving media space.


🔹 Andy Dunning

Hall of Fame auctioneer and founder of one of the fastest-growing car auctions in America. Andy has scaled multiple businesses and recently underwent a radical personal transformation that’s fueled record-breaking growth.


This episode covers:

• Finding your why

• Turning adversity into advantage

• Radical life change as a business growth catalyst

• Translating past experiences into present leadership


Real stories. Real talk. Real obsession.

This isn’t theory — it’s raw, tested experience from the trenches of business and life. The good, the bad, the ugly, the challenges are all on the table.

© 2026 Obsession Required
Management & Leadership Ökonomie
  • Episode 8 - Becoming a better leader in business and life
    Mar 13 2026

    This conversation covers everything from overcoming old insecurities and childhood baggage to letting go of people’s opinions, forgiving yourself for past mistakes, and setting intentional goals for the new year. If you’re working on becoming more confident, more authentic, and more effective as a leader, this episode is packed with real insight.

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    50 Min.
  • Episode 7 - How to recognize excuses in business, fitness, leadership, and life
    Mar 3 2026

    Why do people make excuses — and how do you actually stop? In this episode of Obsession Required, Talon, John, and Andy break down the real reason people stay stuck: excuses, fear, ego, burnout, and protecting themselves from failure. They unpack how excuses show up in business, fitness, leadership, and life — and how to push past them by making your why bigger than your ego.

    This episode also dives into Talon’s massive Hyrox Dallas weekend, the explosive growth of his gym, and the mindset shift that took him from nearly shutting the doors to building a thriving community and expanding into a new facility. If you’ve ever said “I’m not ready,” “I don’t have time,” or “I’ll start tomorrow,” this conversation is for you.

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    44 Min.
  • Episode 6 - Success isn’t magic—it’s reps.
    Jan 22 2026

    When your back’s against the wall, do you fight or fold? In Episode 6 of Obsession Required, Talon sits down with mentors Andy and John to unpack real stories of resilience—near-bankruptcy pivots, leading under pressure, cutting bad vendors, and the five fundamentals of success (you’ve got to do all five). If you’re building a business, leading a team, or just leveling up, this one is a masterclass in calm execution, mentorship, and relentless consistency.

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    56 Min.
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