OBSESSION
To get to the top,
you have to be obsessed
Obsession tells the stories of the world's most prolific people in culture and commerce.
Their origin story, their life purpose, how they get things done.
These are not well-balanced people. To get to the top, you have to be truly obsessed.
But it's not just about hard work. What was happening in the world that created the backdrop for their success? How did they spot those trends? Who helped them? And what did they have to sacrifice along the way?
Do not try this at home. But maybe, just a little bit.
EPISODES
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Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon (Part 1)
Chip Wilson is the founder of Lululemon. And wow, he is a fascinating character. Larger than li...
Dr Shannon Klingman's 10-year obsession with body odor led to a $100M exit
Dr Shannon Klingman knew her new deodorant, Lume, could control body odor unlike any other prod...
John Romero: video game designer (DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein)
This episode of the Obsession Podcast features a deep dive into the life and career of John Rom...
Gina Rinehart: Australia's Richest Person
Gina Rinehart made her billions as a mining magnate in the remote region of Western Australia. ...
Bobbi Brown: Beauty Industry Trailblazer
Legendary beauty industry mogul Bobbi Brown signed her life away for 25 years in a contract wit...
Kris Jenner, Part 3: How the Kardashian family dynasty was built
It's 2004. Kris Jenner has taken Caitlin Jenner from a has-been Olympian with $300K in debt, an...
Kris Jenner, Part 2: The Manufacturing of a Jenner
When Kris Jenner divorces her first husband Robert Kardashian, she leaves the marriage with the...
Kris Jenner, Part 1: 'Family First'
Kris Jenner is a polarizing figure. She has undoubtedly achieved worldly success for herself an...
Mr Beast: 9 key drivers of success for the world's most popular Youtuber
Mr Beast's huge success on Youtube is due to 2 factors: 1- being in the right place at the righ...
The biggest YouTuber in the world (Mr Beast biography part 1)
The story of Mr Beast: Part 1 James "Jimmy" Donaldson is 25 years old, the biggest individual Y...
Danielle Steel: 20-hour work days, $420M net worth, 75 years old
Danielle Steel is one of the most prolific authors in the world. In this episode, I share my pe...
Coming soon: Obsession
I've always loved biographies. Stories of people who did wild and hard things. Especially the p...
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ABOUT KIRI MASTERS
I have always loved biographies. Whether or not I personally aligned with the ethics and life decisions of the person, I feel there is always something to learn. I voraciously listened to podcasts like Acquired, Founders, and How to take over the world, who produce in-depth biopics about fascinating people and companies. I felt there could never be enough of this type of content for me to listen to. So I decided to create my own.
With Obsession, I tell the stories of the most materially successful people on the planet - their life stories, daily habits, philosophies, and how luck and timing played a more significant role than you'd think.
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WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING
Motivating and informative
I love listening to these well-researched episodes that break down what it takes to be successful.
Fascinating
I enjoy hearing the origin stories of people who reached the top of their game. I always learn something new.
Great for biography lovers
I enjoy hearing the stories of people that I have heard about but don’t know the back story of. Interesting how important the role of timing was in their success.
Obsessed with Obsession
As a lover of ‘case study’ podcasts like Acquired and Founders, this was exactly what I was looking for. Kiri tells compelling and exciting stories about some of the world’s most interesting people in perfect ‘edutainment’ style.
Well Researched with Unique Angle on Historical Context
Great podcast. I love how it reveals the historical context that helps propel the individuals Kiri researches to amazing heights! Kiri is a wonderful storyteller and her passion really comes through in the podcast.
Love it!
I enjoyed this so much Kiri! Cannot wait to hear about Mr beast:)
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EPISODES
Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon (Part 1)
Chip Wilson is the founder of Lululemon. And wow, he is a fascinating character. Larg...
Dr Shannon Klingman's 10-year obsession with body odor led to a $100M exit
Dr Shannon Klingman knew her new deodorant, Lume, could control body odor unlike any ...
John Romero: video game designer (DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein)
This episode of the Obsession Podcast features a deep dive into the life and career o...
Gina Rinehart: Australia's Richest Person
Gina Rinehart made her billions as a mining magnate in the remote region of Western A...
Bobbi Brown: Beauty Industry Trailblazer
Legendary beauty industry mogul Bobbi Brown signed her life away for 25 years in a co...