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The Hornady Podcast

Seth Swerczek

Booking Overview

A technical firearms and outdoor-industry interview show focused primarily on hunting, shooting, reloading, ballistics, and related product engineering, with most episodes featuring Hornady personnel and occasional external industry specialists. Credible pitches include ammunition, firearms, suppressor, ballistics, reloading, hunting, and shooting-sports engineers or practitioners with hands-on expertise; booking difficulty is medium because external guest slots appear selective and require a strong technical fit.

Metrics

Episodes: 261

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 163.0k subscribers

Instagram: 546.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@hornady.com

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Host

Seth Swerczek - Marketing communications professional at Hornady Manufacturing covering hunting, shooting, reloading, and outdoor-lifestyle topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Hands-on expertise in firearms, ammunition, suppressors, ballistics, reloading, hunting, or precision shooting, typically with an engineering, manufacturing, product-development, or advanced-practitioner background.
Required Achievements:  
Technical product development, Industry expertise in precision shooting equipment, Hands-on experience with firearms, ammunition, or suppressor performance

Recent Guest Discussions

Sam Carlson - Precision Suppressor Design, Sound And Recoil Reduction, Repeatability, And Real-world Performance.

Kurtis Palu - Precision Suppressor Design, Sound And Recoil Reduction, Repeatability, And Real-world Performance.

Recent Topics

Sports, Shooting Sports, Hunting, Reloading, Ballistics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Ep. 256 - Match Ammo on a Progressive Press?

October 08, 2026

Hornady, Hornady Podcast, match ammo, progressive press, match ammo on a progressive press, precision reloading, reloading, handloading, Hornady Lock N Load AP, progressive reloading, precision rifle, PRS, NRL Hunter, competition shooting, match grade ammunition, brass prep, powder charging, bullet seating, single stage vs progressive, 6mm ARC, Hornady Auto Charge, Seth Swerczek, Preston Lentfer, Matt Ritchie

Ep. 255 - Mini Action - Multi Purpose 6 ARC

October 01, 2026

Host Seth Swerczek sits down with Hornady's Kyle Brockhaus to break down his lightweight bolt-action 6 ARC hunting rifle. From component selection and handloading to the 90 gr CX and real-world hunting performance, they cover the thought process behind building a compact, low-recoil rifle that's ready for everything from antelope to whitetails.

Ep. 254 - Do Muzzle Brakes Belong on Suppressors? | TENET SUPPRESSORS |

September 24, 2026

Host Seth Swerczek sits down with the team from TENET Suppressors to ask a controversial question: Do muzzle brakes belong on suppressors? They explore the engineering behind TENET's braked suppressor systems and how they balance recoil reduction, sound suppression, weight, and the ability to spot impacts in the field.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Hornady Podcast?

The Hornady Podcast is hosted by Seth Swerczek. Its publicly listed email is podcast@hornady.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Hornady Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Hornady Podcast: podcast@hornady.com.

How many listeners does The Hornady Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Hornady Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Hornady Podcast?

The Hornady Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on expertise in firearms, ammunition, suppressors, ballistics, reloading, hunting, or precision shooting, typically with an engineering, manufacturing, product-development, or advanced-practitioner background. Common among recent guests: Technical product development; Industry expertise in precision shooting equipment; Hands-on experience with firearms, ammunition, or suppressor performance. Recent guests include Sam Carlson and Kurtis Palu.

How hard is it to get booked on The Hornady Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Hornady Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Shooting Sports, Hunting, Reloading, and Ballistics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcast@hornady.com

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