Best Vortex Nation Podcasts (2025)

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#10MinuteTalk | Folds of Honor | Crafted Impact 16:33

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Folds of Honor provides scholarships to the children and spouses of military and first responders fallen or disabled in the line of duty. Listen and learn more about this great organization and the Vortex/Folds of Honor Crafted Impact collaboration. Together, we can raise money and support their life-changing cause. As always, we want to hear your …

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Deplorable Nation Ep 270 Dastardly Disasters: Workplace Dangers 1:54:31

3h ago1:54:31

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Joined by Heidi (Unfiltered Rise) for our new series on Dastardly Disasters: Workplace Injuries. We delve into not only accidents and injuries in the healthcare world, but also in many other professions. Are the accidents from faulty equipment, user error, patient error, or intentional? Find out on this episode! Follow Heidi at www.unfilteredrisepo…

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How Zohran Mamdani's Exposes The True Bigotry of Bill Maher, Sam Harris, and Western "Culture Talk" 35:10

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Zohran Mamdani’s victory didn’t just shake New York politics — it cracked open a deeper fear that’s defined Western liberal discourse for decades. Figures like Sam Harris and Bill Maher built careers on the fantasy of the “Good Muslim” — the secular, assimilated, apolitical figure who makes the West feel safe. But Zohran’s unapologetic politics, ro…

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#49 - Area 2 1:42:48

17h ago1:42:48

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Maxwell goes to Area 2 in Phoenix, barely makes major, aims hard a lots of zebra targets, does a bit of one-handed shenanigans, and wins a fat stack of belt cash.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Ep. 419 | 7mm Backcountry | The Full Story from Federal 54:02

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Federal’s Eric Miller gives a detailed rundown on their 7mm Backcountry cartridge and Peak Alloy case technology. High pressure coupled with short barrels optimal for suppression and magnum performance just might have you headed to your local gun shop. Tune in to get the gouge on this more than intriguing cartridge. As always, we want to hear your …

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Deplorable Nation Ep 269 Sideshow Attractions: What's Age Got To Do With It 1:48:45

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Joined by Heidi (Unfiltered Rise) for our final installment of the sideshow attractions series. Today we delve into medical conditions that cause untimely aging. Most are genetic in nature and have no cure. Why do children and infants look so old? Find out in today's episode! Follow Heidi at www.unfilteredrisepodcast.com IG @unfilteredrise_podcast …

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#48 - Vortex Shootout 1:36:09

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Riser flies down to Texas to compete in the Vortex Shootout. There was a tornado, torrential rain, stage wins, a DQ, and un-DQ, and a full-on survival day preceding his best finish of the season. This one was epic.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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#10MinuteTalk | Muzzy Bullet Breakdown 48:06

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Muzzleloader bullets come in all shapes and sizes. Round balls to polymer-tipped and custom-swaged, there are a lot of options to choose from. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn run through the different styles, advantages they offer, and which may be the best for you. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you…

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Ep. 418 | Semi-Auto Deer Rifles, Princes of Pie-Plate Precision? 59:08

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Semi-auto deer rifles are the Kings of fast follow-up shots, the Dukes of deer drives, and Princes of pie-plate precision (kidding on that last part). A cultural norm in some regions and nearly absent in others, semi-autos often prove much more accurate than many folks give them credit for. Tune in to this podcast where Mark Boardman and Ryan Mucke…

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#10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap | Early October Big Buck Down 27:51

17d ago27:51

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Vortex’s Maggie Carsello gives us the rundown on her early October archery whitetail. The biggest buck she’s shot to date, her story is proof positive it pays to strategically target bucks through every stage of the season. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast…

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Deplorable Nation Ep 268 Sideshow Attractions: Skeletons In Your Closet 2:07:59

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Joined by Heidi (Unfiltered Rise) for another sideshow series. This time, we delve deep into the world of skeletal deformities. We discuss Marfan's Syndrome, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Arthrogryposis, conjoined and parasitic twins, and more. Follow Heidi at www.unfilteredrisepodcast.com IG @unfilteredrise_podcast X @UnfilteredRis…

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#47 - USPSA Race Gun Nationals 1:55:45

16d ago1:55:45

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On this episode, Maxwell breaks down all things USPSA Race Gun Nationals in St George Utah including the world's scariest make ready, staged-mag long courses, some dude who came down the Idaho to take over the world, and whether or not you should drive home in the 1990 Corvette that you won from shooting concealed. Plus, Riser makes Maxwell laugh s…

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The WORST Piece of Hunting Advice You Still Hear | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 28 43:11

18d ago43:11

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The gang is back with their spaghetti six shooters slinging meatballs and mild insults. Can Mark Boardman take down the all-knowing Ryan Muckenhirn or does he fall face first in his plate of pasta shame. Optimal rifle barrel length to hunting advice that’s just plain wrong, tune in as they battle it out in the name of spaghetti glory. As always, we…

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Ep. 417 | Thermal Drone Deer Research — Unlocking Whitetail Secrets 1:21:22

20d ago1:21:22

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Derrick Dixon, founder of the Whitetail Research YouTube channel, buzzes by virtually like a thermal drone to talk about his self-documented, year-long, thermal-drone-based deer study. If you’re interested in mature buck behavior, tune in to hear what he learned monitoring these mysterious creatures from above. As always, we want to hear your feedb…

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#10MinuteTalk | South Dakota Deer, Cattle, Mosquitos and Miles 29:37

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Dan Johnson joins Mark Boardman to report back on his SD muley hunt. He gives his take on an area that’s historically produced and why it was just plain tough this year. Successful or not, we learn from every hunt. This one is no exception. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vorte…

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Deplorable Nation Ep 267 The Testimony with Alex Lloyd 2:30:46

19d ago2:30:46

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Joined by Alex Lloyd of The Testimony Podcast to discuss his life story. He candidly shares his story of family addiction, a tragic death, broken relationships, faith, and a healing journey. We delve into support systems and a recovery program at the local church, which is all about a judgment-free place to share and grow. Follow Alex on IG @thetes…

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#46 - Memorial 3 Gun 1:37:21

17d ago1:37:21

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Riser flies out to North Carolina to shoot Memorial 3 Gun. Long range, huge shotgun stages, hard pistol shots, option stages, and a good cry with an RO, this match had it all. Plus, Brian Nelson once again solves 3 gun, Adam finds out that 6x is too much for movers, and the day's Gary learns about steel shot.…

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#10MinuteTalk | Ryan Muckenhirn’s Pet .308 Load 33:46

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Ryan Muckenhirn loves the .308 Winchester and Barnes Bullets. These two facts combine making a podcast all about his pet .308 load and the compelling argument as to its incredible effectiveness. Tune in and prepare to buy a box or two for yourself. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on t…

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Ep. 416 | The Vortex Origin Story with President and CEO, Joe Hamilton 1:44:01

27d ago1:44:01

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Joe Hamilton, President and CEO of Vortex, sits down with Mark Boardman to give Vortex’s gritty origin story, shed light on the philosophies that make Vortex what it is, and let you know about a brand-new podcast he’ll be hosting. If you like inspiring stories, great information, and want a sneak peek into a platform that may be exactly what you an…

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#10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap - Scottish Highlands Red Stag, Sika Deer and Salmon 1:13:23

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Mark Boardman travels to the Scottish Highlands to meet up with the Spartan Precision team. Together, they tackle its rugged terrain and inclement weather in pursuit of red stag, sika deer, and if the stars align, an Atlantic salmon. The landscape breathtaking, Kildermorie Estate Lodge historic, people amazing, and culture rich, this hunt exceeded …

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Deplorable Nation Ep 266 Sideshow Attractions: Skin In The Game 2:03:27

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Joined by Heidi for part 4 of our series on sideshow attractions. Today, discuss skin conditions with scales, spots, moles, tumors, and more. What is butterfly skin? Are these conditions from days of yore, or are they still around? Find out! Follow Heidi at www.unfilteredrisepodcast.com IG @unfilteredrise_podcast X @UnfilteredRise On Patreon and Sp…

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#45 - Listener Questions 1:24:00

28d ago1:24:00

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Adam and Adam answer listener questions about coming back after an injury, stage planning, PCCs for rifle practice, ICORE vs bowling pins, flying with 3 gun gear, designing good stages in small areas, and more.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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#10MinuteTalk | Vortex Triumph HD 3-9x40 Riflescope and 850 Rangefinder 24:33

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The price/performance ratio bar has been set again. The Vortex Triumph HD 3-9x40 Riflescope and 850 Rangefinder are built to impress without depleting your pocketbook. Perfect for budget conscious hunters, casual hunters, and new hunters, these optics round out the Triumph series and will get you in the game. Listen as Luke Roberts and Shane Callag…

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Ep. 415 | 5 Listener-Requested Optics-Ready Pistols Tested 1:20:16

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You selected 5 optics-ready pistols. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn shot them. Listen as they run through the features, what they liked, didn’t like, and points to consider. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast…

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The Rashomon Effect and a Death In Palestine 28:29

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The Rashomon Effect - Multiple people witnessing the same event remember it in contradictory ways, often colored by their own self-interest, trauma, or worldview.Applied to the killing of Rafaat Alareer and a Tweet by Bari Weiss00:00 The Rashomon Effect02:58 The Killing of Rafaat Alareer04:24 Perspective One - Bari Weiss, The Zionist Journalist12:4…

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#10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap - Clay Hayes Alaska Adventure 56:01

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Clay Hayes joins Mark Boardman to talk through his month-long Alaska adventure. Moose hunting with his self-bow, fishing, bears, and more made this trip one to remember. Tune in to hear all about it. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagr…

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Deplorable Nation Ep 265 Sideshow Attractions: The Hairy Oddities 1:12:17

1M ago1:12:17

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Joined by Heidi (Unfiltered Rise) to discuss the hairy oddities of the sideshow world. We dive into Hypertrichosis, Ambra’s Syndrome, and other diagnoses that cause extreme hair growth. There were some surprising correlations with prescription medications that can cause these occurrences. We dig into famous performers, how Darwin’s Theory of Evolut…

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The International Malcolm X: Gaza, Violence, and the Fight Against Colonialism w/ Michael Sawyer 1:22:50

29d ago1:22:50

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Malcolm X was more than an activist or organizer. In this conversation, Michael Sawyer, author of Black Minded and the forthcoming The Door of No Return, takes Malcolm seriously as a philosopher who linked Black freedom in the United States to anti-colonial struggle in Palestine. We talk Malcolm’s trip to Gaza, his push to move the fight to the glo…

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#44 - Overlays and Load Development 1:32:52

1M ago1:32:52

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By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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#10MinuteTalk | Vortex Enclosed Micro Red Dots 20:17

1M ago20:17

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By Ryan Muckenhirn, Mark Boardman

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Ep. 414 | Bolt Action Shotguns 57:11

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Bolt action shotguns are dang cool yet nearly a thing of the past. They went from the best option for deer hunting in specific states/regions of states to, well, not. Ryan Muckenhirn brings in a bolt action shotgun to highlight and a few deer stories, as he and Mark Boardman cover the unique firearm category. As always, we want to hear your feedbac…

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How Zionism & Islamism Became Colonial Twins w/ Hamid Dabashi 1:16:42

1M ago1:16:42

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Iranian scholar Hamid Dabashi goes deep on empire, Iran’s revolutionary currents, and Palestine. We cover his “two nemeses” frame—global imperialism vs domestic tyranny—and why opposing one never excuses the other. He unpacks Islamism as a (once) liberation theology and its limits, the polyfocal currents inside Islam, the 1979 revolution’s three fo…

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#10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap - Rifle Rut Elk with Vortex’s Erik Barber/Slingin’ Rik 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

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Vortex’s Erik Barber is fresh off a Rifle Elk Rut Hunt for the books. He burned points and powder making a lifelong dream come true. With his wife along for the adventure, they made memories to last a lifetime. Tune in to hear all about it. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vorte…

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Deplorable Nation Ep 264 Handing It Over 1:53:53

2M ago1:53:53

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Joined by Hank from the 643 Double Play pod to discuss his life, abuse, tragedies, and addictions. We delve into his faith and his journeys from denying to rekindling the relationship with God. Follow Hank on IG @_ _hankthetank643 FB 643 conspiracy X @643DoublePlayhp and on Rumble @643DoublePlaySNSS #faith #God #Bible #abuse #grief #addiction #rela…

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#43 - Cross Training 1:19:48

1M ago1:19:48

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Adam and Adam discuss cross training for shooting sports. Maxwell uses motocross and video games, Riser uses climbing and mountain biking, and they both work out. But how does all of this help? Plus, when do you bail on yet another gun safe and just build a vault?By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Bring One Cartridge Back from the Dead | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 27 33:09

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It’s the season 4 opener of Spaghetti Shootout. Does Mark bag enough points to bring home victory or does he head home tail tucked after another Muckenhirn beatdown? The Cartridge that should be brough back from the dead, favorite aircraft, the broadhead your opponent would be and more. Grab a fork and dig into this exciting episode you don’t want …

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Ep. 413 | The Evolution of the Battle Rifle 2:20:53

2M ago2:20:53

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Vortex’s Alexander Lewis and Adam Maxwell team up to talk battle rifles. We cover what a battle rifle is, their evolution, applications where they shine, drawbacks, if you need one, and what the modern battle rifle looks like for today’s warfighter. One thing is certain; we’ve come a long way. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know i…

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The False Lure of National Sovereignty and the Mirage of Liberation w/ Nandita Sharma 1:25:28

1M ago1:25:28

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In this conversation with sociologist Nandita Sharma, we dig into the deep contradictions of nationalism, sovereignty, and the postcolonial state. Sharma argues that the nation is not a pathway to liberation but a mechanism of ruling that reproduces inequality, exclusion, and capitalist domination. We explore her personal story of migration, the le…

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#10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap - Archery Antelope 23:30

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Vortex’s Cole Booth enters the podcast chat with an archery antelope hunt that ends with two goats down. Economical and action-packed, this hunt is pure fun and hits before most seasons start. Listen as Cole recounts he and his hunting partners trip, taking us along for the ride. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are an…

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Deplorable Nation Ep 263 Sideshow Attractions: Try This On For Size 1:53:57

2M ago1:53:57

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Joined by Heidi (Unfiltered Rise) to discuss dwarfism, gigantism, and acromegaly. We delve into causes, common types, sizes, famous cases, and difficulties. Although sideshows were a common practice around the world, numerous challenges arose from the seedy underbelly of the performing arts. From substance abuse issues to clothing/shoe creation to …

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#42 - Listener Questions 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

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More listener questions answered by the Adams. Carrying a double stack 1911, upgrading pistols, giving back, future of the sport, wearing out barrels, why short courses matter, rule sets.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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#10MinuteTalk | Lawsuit Filed Against ATF — Silencer Shop Breaks It Down 27:19

2M ago27:19

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Silencer Shop founder, Dave Matheny, breaks down their lawsuit against the ATF and the current state of suppressor regulations.The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of keeping suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and Any Other Weapons (AOWs) under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The aim is to eliminate …

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Ep. 412 | Selecting an Every-Day Carry Pistol 1:36:47

2M ago1:36:47

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Pistols come in all shapes and sizes — just like people. What you select to carry and where you carry it on your person is a choice based on a range of factors. Chris Urrutia and Corey Eliasson from Vortex Edge®, along with Ryan Muckenhirn, join Mark Boardman to chat through the main categories of pistols, what to consider, and the best choice for …

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#10MinuteTalk | Fall Hunt Recap — Samong Yang’s WY Archery Mule Deer 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Open country archery mule deer hunting is a tough game — particularly when it’s your first time doing it. Samong Yang from Samong Outdoors teams up with the gang from YETI and Remi Warren for an exciting hunt in sage country. Tune in to hear all about it. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like cover…

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Deplorable Nation Ep 262 Heart Vortex and Brain Connection 2:15:58

2M ago2:15:58

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Joined by Dr Shannon to discuss the heart vortex model. We discuss toroidal fields, electromagnetism, emotion, DNA structure, and more. We break down the multiple belief systems, breathwork, and how they coincide with the vortex model. Follow Dr Shannon at www.creativelightwellness.org IG and FB @creativelight16 and on Patreon at Creative Light Wel…

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#41 - Shotgun Qualifier Final Results 1:15:50

2M ago1:15:50

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The Adam's talk about new pistols on the way, Maxwell's road trip shotgun find, and a whole ton of talk about the complete results of the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot qualifiers. Things got pretty crazy in Nebraska with a lot of swings in the bubble spots.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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#10MinuteTalk - Leads and Speeds — Shot Gunning Tips to Break More Birds 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

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Ryan Muckenhirn “swings through” to give his thoughts on the various forms of shotgun leads, what may work best, and when to use certain types. If you’re looking for practical advice to break clays and bring more birds to bag, this is the episode for you. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like cover…

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Ep. 411 | Vortex Crossbow Scope — Shooting to 100 Yards! 34:07

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Crossbows are incredibly effective when set up with the right optic. The Vortex Crossfire II Crossbow Scope is that optic. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn talk the merits of the crossbow platform, the simple process of sighting the Crossfire II Crossbow Scope in, and shooting the system to 100 yards. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let …

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#10MinuteTalk - Fall Hunt Recap — World Record Archery Velvet Bull? 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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Kelly Birchmier tells the story of the giant velvet bull he shot with his bow. This was a hunt 12 years in the making, a hunt that almost didn’t happen, a hunt where all the stars aligned — a hunt that resulted in a world record? Tune in to find out. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on…

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Deplorable Nation Ep 261 Getting Salty with Dr Shannon 1:22:57

2M ago1:22:57

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Joined by Dr Shannon to discuss salt, and why your body needs it. What does salt do in the body? We delve into the multiple types and colors, the region of origin, the mining type, and the spiritual or physical benefits. Follow Dr Shannon at www.creativelightwellness.org IG and FB @creativelight16 Patreon Creative Light Wellness #MurrayRiver #Kalah…