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Vortex Nation Podcast

Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn

Booking Overview

An outdoors and firearms interview podcast focused on hunting, shooting, optics, firearms, and public-land recreation, with occasional external guests from firearms manufacturers, suppressor companies, and Second Amendment organizations alongside frequent host-led episodes. Credible pitches include firearms and optics engineers, suppressor and firearms-law specialists, competitive shooters, hunters, ballistics experts, and industry representatives; booking difficulty is medium because guests are typically accessible niche professionals rather than mainstream public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 962

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 166.0k subscribers

Instagram: 1.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

socialmedia@vortexoptics.com

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Host

Mark Boardman - Vortex Optics on-camera personality and hunting and shooting commentator with expertise in hunting equipment, riflescopes, firearms, and field performance.

Ryan Muckenhirn - Vortex Optics on-camera personality and firearms and optics commentator covering hunting equipment, shooting performance, and technical gear topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise in hunting, firearms, suppressors, optics, shooting sports, ballistics, or related law and regulation; relevant experience with a manufacturer, industry organization, legal practice, or professional field work.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Evan Wilson - Modern Suppressor Design, Suppressor Ownership Pathways, Federal And State Regulations, ATF Litigation, And Recent Legal Developments.

Tommy Brooker - The History, Engineering, Design, And Real-world Performance Of Heckler & Koch Firearms Including The Mp7, Mp5sd, P7, And Mk8.

James Williamson - The History, Engineering, Design, And Real-world Performance Of Heckler & Koch Firearms Including The Mp7, Mp5sd, P7, And Mk8.

Recent Topics

Outdoors, Hunting, Firearms, Shooting Sports, Optics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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#10MinuteTalk | The Two Shot Zero

October 13, 2026

Zeroing your rifle can be accomplished in as few as two shots. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn run through a few of their favorite tips to make zeroing your rifle fast, efficient, and easy.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

Ep. 467 | The Deer ID App with Identical Draw

October 12, 2026

What if you could turn years of trail camera photos and deer data into a clearer plan for where and when to hunt?On this episode, Nate and Thomas Krick of Identical Draw join us to break down their new Deer ID app and how it can help hunters organize, catalog, and make sense of massive amounts of trail cam data.We dig into how the app can help you identify individual deer, streamline your trail cam information, spot patterns, and turn data into actionable hunting decisions—so you can spend le...

#10MinuteTalk | Down Insulation Explained with Argali’s Brad Brooks

October 06, 2026

What makes down insulation so warm, lightweight, and packable—and how do you know what you’re actually buying?Argali’s Brad Brooks takes us deep into the world of down insulation, explaining everything from fill power and feather-to-down ratios to water-resistant down, temperature ratings, baffle design, regional origin, and testing protocols.We also cover how down compares across products, what to look for when buying a down jacket or sleeping bag, and best practices for down care and longev...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Vortex Nation Podcast?

Vortex Nation Podcast is hosted by Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn. Its publicly listed email is socialmedia@vortexoptics.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 Vortex Nation Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Vortex Nation Podcast: socialmedia@vortexoptics.com.

How many listeners does Vortex Nation Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Vortex Nation Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Vortex Nation Podcast?

Vortex Nation Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in hunting, firearms, suppressors, optics, shooting sports, ballistics, or related law and regulation; relevant experience with a manufacturer, industry organization, legal practice, or professional field work. Recent guests include Evan Wilson, Tommy Brooker, and James Williamson.

How hard is it to get booked on Vortex Nation Podcast?

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

What topics does Vortex Nation Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

socialmedia@vortexoptics.com

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