Talon Outdoors

Hunting, Fishing, Shooting Competitions and Gun Safety

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Ep. 431: Cowbells and Cottonmouths

October 4, 2025 • 51 mins

In Ep. 431 of The Talon Outdoors Show Charlie, JD, Paul, Fred, and Grant kick things off with tales of Fred's trip to a Virginia wedding, cowbells, and an e-bike ride gone sideways thanks to a cottonmouth. The crew dives into home and pet security, from snake-bite shock collars to the steep cost of antivenom. They shift gears to a new DUI law, and the latest federal government shutdown. Rounding things out are talks on housing stru...

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Ep. 430: Glocks v. 1911s and Welcoming New Shooters

September 27, 2025 • 51 mins

This week on the Talon Outdoors Show, Charlie, JD, Paul, and Grant hold down the fort while Fred is off at a wedding. The crew kicks things off a discussion around helping new shooters choose the right handgun as well as comparing Glocks, 1911s, and pocket pistols.

They also swap shotgun stories, discuss the ins and outs of breaking in a new firearm, and wrap up with weather, hunting, fishing, and the first days of Florida’s new ope...

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Ep. 429: Scientologists, Sidearms & Southern Stories

September 20, 2025 • 51 mins

The Talon Outdoors crew is back at it, and this week’s ride takes some wild turns. Charlie, JD, Paul, Fred, and Grant kick things off with stories from Clearwater — including a run-in with the world of Scientology. From there, the talk shifts to Jimmy Kimmel, late-night TV, and the fine line between free speech and FCC rules.

The guys then break down Florida’s brand-new open carry law, where you still can’t tote a firearm, and how A...

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Ep. 428: Remembering Charlie Kirk

September 13, 2025 • 51 mins

In Ep.428 of the Talon Outdoors Show, Charlie Strickland, JD Johnson, Captain Paul Tyre, and Fred Conrad dig into some of the heaviest topics yet. The crew discusses the landmark Florida court ruling overturning the state’s open carry ban, walking listeners through the legal history from Heller to McDonald and what it means for gun owners. The conversation then turns somber as they grapple with the shocking assassination of Charlie...

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Ep. 427: Fish Oil, Football & and the Sales Tax Holiday

September 6, 2025 • 51 mins

On this week’s Talon Outdoors Show, Charlie Strickland, JD Johnson, Captain Paul Tyre, and Fred Conrad gather round the mics for a lively mix of tall tales and timely talk. From back pain remedies and fish oil jokes to swapping stories about sprinter vans and chicken coops, the crew keeps it light and folksy. But they also dive into Florida State’s big football win, the changing landscape of college sports, and the new sales tax ho...

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Ep. 426: The Fate of the Apalach | ft. Jim McClellan & Dale Bessy

August 30, 2025 • 51 mins

This week on the Talon Outdoors Show, Charlie Strickland, JD Johnson, Captain Paul Tyre, and Fred Conrad welcome special guests Dale Bessy and Jim McClellan. From swapping tractor tales and redneck ingenuity with buckets and hose clamps, to diving deep into the fate of the Apalachicola River, the crew covers it all. Jim shares the long fight against dredging, the river’s history, and the stakes for Florida’s future.

Thanks, as alway...

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Ep. 425: Running Dogs & Raising Voices | ft. Casey Smith & Blake Burns

August 23, 2025 • 47 mins

On this episode of the Talon Outdoors Show, Charlie Strickland, J.D. Johnson, Fred Conrad, Paul Tyre, and producer Grant Allen welcome special guests Casey Smith and Blake Burns from the Florida State Dog Hunters Association.

The conversation digs deep into the roots of dog hunting in Florida—how it’s more than just a pastime, but a tradition tied to family, community, and the land itself. Casey and Blake share their passion for pre...

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Ep. 424: Hunting Memories and Hard-Learned Lessons

August 16, 2025 • 51 mins

The Talon Outdoors Show welcomes a returning voice to the roundtable — Dale Bessy — who jumps right in alongside Charlie Strickland, J.D. Johnson, Paul Tyre, and producer Grant Allen.

The gang kicks things off with warm introductions and a little good-natured ribbing before diving headfirst into hunting season excitement and the latest in gear talk. Dale brings fresh stories and lessons learned from the woods, while the others swap ...

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Ep. 423: Comply, Distract, React — and Don’t Eat the Dog Food

August 9, 2025 • 51 mins

Charlie, JD, Fred, Paul, and producer Grant get back in rhythm with tales about sleep machines, snorin’ spouses, and the mysterious “brown noise.” Charlie lays down a practical self-defense method called “Comply, Distract, React,” while the fellas roast each other over production mishaps and pet food mishandling. Later, they dive deep into Florida’s upcoming sales tax holiday for firearms and accessories, along with pro tips on buy...

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Ep. 422: Bear Hunting & Vegetarians

August 8, 2025 • 47 mins

Thanks, as always, to Captain Paul Tyre for joining the show. If you’re interested in going fishing with Paul, visit his Facebook page.

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Listen live to the Talon Outdoors Show from 10-11 a.m. ET on 100.7 WFLA!
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Ep. 421: Fraud, Bottomless Bars, & Weird Selfie Requests

July 26, 2025 • 47 mins

In this rollicking episode of The Talon Outdoors Show, the crew dives into tales of digital fraud, credit card chaos, and a suspicious “selfie request” from a supposed bank rep. But that’s just the warm-up. Things veer into nostalgic mayhem, from wild nights at the infamous Riverfront Saloon to law enforcement surveillance at Tallahassee’s short-lived bottomless bar.

Thanks, as always, to Captain Paul Tyre for joining the show. If ...

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Ep. 420: The TRUTH About Active Shooters

July 19, 2025 • 47 mins

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Ep. 419: Ladders, Lie Detectors, and Law Enforcement

July 12, 2025 • 47 mins

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Ep. 418: Happy Independence Day

July 5, 2025 • 47 mins

Thanks, as always, to Captain Paul Tyre for joining the show. If you’re interested in going fishing with Paul, visit his Facebook page.

Check out our archive of podcasts here: https://ihr.fm/36mzYjf.

Follow the Talon Training Group and Range on Facebook @TalonRange. Listen live to the Talon Outdoors Show from 10-11 a.m. ET on 100.7 WFLA!
WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYe

Follow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAF...

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Ep. 417: A Primer on Active Shooter Training

June 28, 2025 • 47 mins

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Ep. 416: A Discussion on Lethal Force

June 21, 2025 • 47 mins

Thanks, as always, to Captain Paul Tyre for joining the show. If you’re interested in going fishing with Paul, visit lakeseminolefishingguides.com or find them on Facebook @LakeSeminoleFishingGuides.

Check out our archive of podcasts here: https://ihr.fm/36mzYjf.

Follow the Talon Training Group and Range on Facebook @TalonRange.

Listen live to the Talon Outdoors Show from 10-11 a.m. ET on 100.7 WFLA!
WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: h...

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Ep. 415: Don't Get Run Over

June 14, 2025 • 47 mins

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Ep. 414: I Know Where I Put My Stuff

June 7, 2025 • 47 mins

In today's episode, the guys discuss how male organizational brain may not appear as organized, but we know that it's organized! They also discussed the joys of boating.

Thanks, as always, to Captain Paul Tyre for joining the show. If you’re interested in going fishing with Paul, visit lakeseminolefishingguides.com or find them on Facebook @LakeSeminoleFishingGuides.

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Ep. 413: Back to our Bread and Butter

May 31, 2025 • 51 mins

In today's episode of the Talon Outdoors Show, members of the crew had to travel so this episode is a back-to-the-basics episode of the things that made the Talon Outdoors Show great to begin with. You'll hear discussions aroundthe very things people have come to know and love including: guns, safety, training, hunting, and fishing.

Thanks, as always, to Captain Paul Tyre for joining the show. If you’re interested in going fishing ...

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Ep. 412: The Big Beautiful Bill and Its 2A Implications

May 24, 2025 • 51 mins

In today's episode, the Talon guys discuss more stories about Charlie's aggressive turkey, and how the BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL in D.C. could impact the 2A world.

Thanks, as always, to Captain Paul Tyre for joining the show. If you’re interested in going fishing with Paul, visit his Facebook page.

Check out our archive of podcasts here: https://ihr.fm/36mzYjf.

Follow the Talon Training Group and Range on Facebook @TalonRange.

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Ep. 429: Scientologists, Sidearms & Southern Stories

Ep. 428: Remembering Charlie Kirk

Ep. 427: Fish Oil, Football & and the Sales Tax Holiday

Ep. 426: The Fate of the Apalach | ft. Jim McClellan & Dale Bessy

Ep. 425: Running Dogs & Raising Voices | ft. Casey Smith & Blake Burns

Ep. 424: Hunting Memories and Hard-Learned Lessons

Ep. 423: Comply, Distract, React — and Don’t Eat the Dog Food

Ep. 422: Bear Hunting & Vegetarians

Ep. 421: Fraud, Bottomless Bars, & Weird Selfie Requests

Ep. 420: The TRUTH About Active Shooters

Ep. 419: Ladders, Lie Detectors, and Law Enforcement

Ep. 418: Happy Independence Day

Ep. 417: A Primer on Active Shooter Training

Ep. 416: A Discussion on Lethal Force

Ep. 415: Don't Get Run Over

Ep. 414: I Know Where I Put My Stuff

Ep. 413: Back to our Bread and Butter

Ep. 412: The Big Beautiful Bill and Its 2A Implications

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