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March 23 · 52 min
Ep. 438 | Remi Warren’s Off-Season Archery Tips
When it comes to hunting, Remi Warren is as good as it gets! Mark Boardman sits down with him to find out what a person can be doing in the off-season to make their archery hunts a success. Tune your bow and tune in for great archery tips you can take to the field.
March 17 · 17 min
#10MinuteTalk | The Strike Eagle® 1-10x24 FFP — LPVO Sweet Spot
Incredible performance, optics, versatility, durability, and new tech make the Strike Eagle® 1-10x24 FFP an absolute contender for any firearm built for speed and quick target acquisition with the need to engage targets at distance. Rob Morell from our product development team drops in to tell us about this awesome addition to the Strike Eagle® lineup.
March 16 · 51 min
Ep. 437 | Rifling Rundown with Matt Pederson
Matt Pederson from Pederson Precision drops by to put his spin on rifling. We cover the different types, their processes, and pros/cons of each. Will the newest method be the future? Only time will tell.
March 10 · 19 min
#10MinuteTalk | The 375 Wolford — Listener Wildcat
This unique wildcat comes at us from listener Chasen Wolfford with a detailed letter, dimensional drawing, and a whole lot of “cool factor.” Listen as we cover the why behind his creation and what we think it’s capable of.
March 9 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 436 | Mack Brothers in the House — Suppressor Sneak Peek and More
Garret Caldwell and Tim Farrell from Mack Brothers drop by the studio to chat everything Mack Brothers — including sneak peeks at new products. Suppressors, actions, complete guns, history and more, this is a fun, in-depth interview with a couple great guys who know what they are talking about.
March 3 · 13 min
#10MinuteTalk | Vortex Dream Build Experience — Will it be You?
Get the rundown on the Vortex Dream Build Experience. One person will be selected to work with Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn on their perfect build followed by a day of instruction with them and the Vortex Edge® crew. Find out how to get your name in the hat. Will it be you? There’s only one way to find out.
March 2 · 31 min
Ep. 435 | Western Tag Draw Strategies with Huntin’ Fool
Huntin’ Fool’s Austin Atkinson joins Mark Boardman to chat western tag draw strategies. Shotgun approaches of the past aren’t your best bet. The game has changed. You need to match your personal goals with a targeted multiyear plan that gets you in the field. Just starting out or point-rich, Austin tells us how.
February 26 · 32 min
Underrated Hunting Gear | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 32
Episode 32 of Spaghetti Shootout is one spicy meatball! Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn bring the banter, the jabs, and debate questions so philosophically sophisticated even Socrates would be impressed. With Jimmy as the judge, anything can happen. Watch to find out who takes the win.
February 24 · 42 min
#10MinuteTalk | Bedding Your Action - Is it Necessary?
Is your action bedded? Should you bed your action? What does bedding even do? Tune in as the guys put all your bedding questions to bed.
February 23 · 28 min
Ep. 434 | WHCE 2026 Cool Product Highlights
Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn take the show on the road as they traverse the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in search of cool products. They go booth to booth, grabbing folks to chat about gear and equipment that caught their eye.
February 17 · 1 hr 5 min
#10MinuteTalk | Long-Range Shooting Past and Present with Ian Klemm
U.S. Rifle Team Shooter Ian Klemm joins the guys to chat long-range shooting past and present. Tune in for a highly educational, insightful, and interesting conversation with one of the world’s best shooters.
February 16 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep. 433 | New for 2026 with Weatherby
Adam Weatherby, Weatherby CEO, and Luke Thorkildsen, Weatherby COO, drop by Vortex for an awesome conversation that traverses the company’s history, ethos, new for 2026 products, and more. Tune in for a fun and informative podcast that may have you buying a new ultralight rifle.
February 10 · 29 min
#10MinuteTalk | Bullet Base Types
The base of a bullet and its design dictate a good portion of how it behaves down range. Tune in as the guys talk through the most common types, what they offer, and where they shine.
February 9 · 44 min
Ep. 432 | Electric Lead Ballon: Remington 700 EtronX
Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn engage in an electric conversation about the revolutionary, cutting edge (at the time), and very short lived, Remington 700 ExtronX rifle. The world wasn’t ready for this tech and its execution. It still isn’t. But that’s what makes it so fun to talk about. Tune in. We’ll be shocked if this isn’t one you enjoy.
February 3 · 40 min
#10MinuteTalk | Modern Coyote Cartridges
The modern cartridge landscape hasn’t forgotten about the crafty coyote. Daytime or night, bolt gun or AR, there are cartridges optimized for the task of putting fur on the ground. Tune in as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn cover a few of our newer standouts.
February 2 · 1 hr 16 min
Ep. 431 | What’s Hot from SHOT
Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn highlight new-for-2026 SHOT Show product releases based solely on a single criteria — they thought the items were cool. Tune in for a rundown on some great gear you may want to add to your kit.
January 29 · 44 min
Best Cartridge for Coyotes | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 31
The gang is back throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Best cartridge for coyotes, the change they’d make to predator hunting regulations, technology impacting the spirit of the hunt, and the Mandela effect are all on the dinner table. Heck, did this episode of Spaghetti Shootout even really happen? Watch to find out.
January 27 · 35 min
#10MinuteTalk | GeoBallistics® | What’s New?
GeoBallsitcs® is a robust and comprehensive ballistic solver that integrates with select Vortex products —and it just got better! Tune in as the guys run through its incredible features and capabilities. Get the PRO version free with purchase of any GeoBallistcs® equipped product. Download the free version to check it out!
January 26 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep. 430 | NEW PRODUCTS ALERT | Ace™ Ballistic Weather Meter, Talon® HD 10K Ballistic LRF Binocular, Relay™ Network
The holy grail of binoculars, the holy grail of weather meters, and the ability for the units to talk to one another via the Relay™ Network gives hunters and shooters a new level of capability. Tune in to get the scoop on these new products, the new tech that makes them tick, and more.
January 20 · 56 min
#10MinuteTalk | Straight Pull Rifles You’ve Never Seen — Rare Firearms with Ian Klemm
Ian Klemm is back with a collection of straight pull rifles of different designs and eras. Tune in as he details the intricacies of each, gives us some history, and is his eternally interesting self.