Taj Hossein joins us to talk about his journey from a smaller, insecure kid who fell in love with martial arts… to a 17-year-old full-time karate instructor and competitive fighter balancing school, teaching, and training.

We get into what it’s really like behind the scenes at a long-running dojo, how martial arts builds confidence in kids (and adults), and the sacrifices that come with chasing big goals early. Taj also breaks down the black belt “candidate” program, the infamous Power Weekend, and the mindset shift he made after a tough loss—because in amateur fighting, confidence and heart can matter more than talent.

Plus: Taj shares how he’s using AI tools to structure his training camp and weight cut, and what he wants the next 5–10 years of his career to look like.

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• Instagram: TajHossein07
• Website: bushidoacademy.com

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Welcome to The Nunn Better Podcast. In this episode, Johnny Nunn sits down with Harold Milby — executive trainer, speaker, coach, and founder of Christian Business Concepts — for a conversation about faith, leadership, business growth, purpose, and biblical principles in business.
Harold shares how he started his podcast, what inspired his coaching journey, and why Christian business owners should lead with conviction, clarity, and purpose. This episode explores the difference between being a Christian-owned business and a Christian-run business, how faith can shape leadership decisions, and why boldness, peace, and alignment matter in both life and business.

In this episode:
Harold Milby’s journey into coaching, speaking, and podcasting
How Christian Business Concepts got started
Faith-based leadership and biblical business principles
Christian-owned business vs. Christian-run business
Leadership growth, coaching, and the John Maxwell connection
Why boldness matters in business
Building a business with purpose and integrity
The upcoming Central Kentucky Christian Business Owners & Leaders Forum
If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or someone looking for practical wisdom on leadership and personal growth, this episode is packed with value.
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Nunn Better Podcast, hosted by brothers Johnny and Kelly Nunn.
In this intro episode, we share the vision behind the show, the journey from Think About It to this new brand, and the kinds of conversations we’re here to have — from business, leadership, and music to faith, culture, healing, and the difficult topics many people avoid.
If you’re looking for real conversations with depth, honesty, and purpose, you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Johnny and Kelly talk about their background in music, business, and ministry, why now is the right time for this podcast, and what listeners can expect as The Nunn Better Podcast moves forward with guests, bold conversations, and meaningful dialogue.

Topics in this episode include:
The vision behind The Nunn Better Podcast

The move from Think About It to a new podcast brand

Faith, leadership, business, and culture

Music, ministry, and life experience

Honest conversations around healing, restoration, and purpose

What’s coming next on the podcast

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A retired DC Homicide Detective and Marine veteran joins the show to break down the real-world truth behind gun violence, homicide investigations, and the public debate around AR-15s.

In this episode, Oscar explains what he saw on the streets and in homicide—what weapons were actually used most often, why handguns dominate many cases, and how Hollywood and media imagery can shape public perception. We also get into the cultural side of gun ownership, what civilians often misunderstand about “assault rifles,” and what actually moves the needle when it comes to reducing murders.

If you’re pro-2A, anti-2A, or somewhere in the middle—this is a conversation worth hearing all the way through.

In this episode:

• Why most homicide cases don’t look like TV
• Handguns vs rifles: what Oscar saw most in real cases
• Straw purchases and how guns move on the street
• AR-15 fear vs actual usage in typical homicides
• The DC Sniper case and the “Bushmaster/AR” conversation
• The cultural divide around guns (farm life vs city life)
• What the public gets wrong about “gun control” debates

Chapters:

00:00 Intro + why this conversation matters

00:40 Oscar’s background (MPD homicide / JTTF / military)

03:40 “Murder weapon” myths (Hollywood vs reality)

05:20 What % were handguns vs other methods

06:20 Straw purchases + how guns get trafficked

07:50 AR-15s in homicide cases (and what he actually saw)

10:00 Why criminals choose handguns

11:10 Culture + identity in the gun debate

14:00 Society changes + violence/media influence

17:10 Gun death stats discussion (suicide vs homicide)

20:45 One of the most horrific cases Oscar worked

22:30 What reduces murders (policy + enforcement discussion)

37:05 Wrap-up + upcoming episodes

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This episode is for discussion and educational purposes. Nothing here is legal advice.

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