Episode 1: Welcome to the POD

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.