Best Vortex Nation Podcasts (2025)

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#10MinuteTalk - Hunting Regulation Changes — In the News 33:51

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State fish and game agencies update their regulations every year. Some changes are bigger than others. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn highlight a few sure to elate or infuriate. Tune in and stay in the know. 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…

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Episode 567 - It's All in the Meme! 55:47

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This Week on The Greenline Radio Show, Host Art Del Cueto voiced frustration over the national media’s focus on riots in Los Angeles while downplaying unrest in other areas, linking the coverage to political tension between Governor Newsom and President Trump. He criticized the lack of response from local law enforcement—noting it was likely due to…

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Episode 566 - Border Battles: Truth, Tension and Tales 55:47

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This Week on The Greenline Radio Show: Host Art Del Cueto opens the show with a look at the dangers of Arizona wildlife, including rattlesnakes and Gila monsters, stressing caution for both Border Patrol agents and the public. Art and Andy share personal encounters with desert threats and remind listeners to stay hydrated in the summer heat. The di…

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Ep. 397 | Hunting the UK — The Trip You Didn’t Know You Needed 1:38:03

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Hunting the UK is a world apart from hunting North America — which is exactly why you should add it to your hunting to-do list. 5 species of deer, culture, stunning landscapes, tradition, and history are just a few things that make this place special. Rob Gearing from Spartan Precision joins Mark Boardman to tell us all about it! Tune in only if yo…

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Episode 565 - "Behind the Headlines: Asylum, Attacks, and Accountability" 55:47

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Host Art Del Cueto opens the show with a reminder about the importance of knowing your location—using mile markers or landmarks—especially crucial for law enforcement and public safety. He explains the limitations of the asylum process, stressing it’s not a tool to resolve global poverty and that each case must be merit-based. Art criticizes politi…

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#10MinuteTalk - Single Shot Rifles — Economical to Extravagant 58:07

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Simple, utilitarian, elegant, romantic, inexpensive, exorbitantly priced — single shot rifles run the gamut. They also share undeniable commonalities. Ian Klemm and Ryan Muckenhirn drop by the studio to chat with Mark Boardman about single shot rifles, their charm, and where they sit in today’s rifle landscape. As always, we want to hear your feedb…

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Ep. 396 | The Quarter-Bore Revival 1:16:28

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Quarter-bores like the 25-06 have spent their lives in the shadows of more popular cartridges. Cult followings of folks in the know have kept them alive — barely. Was not reaching their full potential the reason they never got to sit at the cool kid’s table? Could spinning higher weight, higher BC bullets faster breathe new life into old classics —…

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Episode 564 - "The Border Is Quiet... Said No Agent Ever!" 55:47

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For this Week's The Green Line Radio Show, Host Art Del Cueto delves into the ongoing challenges at the U.S.–Mexico border, emphasizing that while media coverage may suggest otherwise, agents are busier than ever. He highlights the significance of recent funding legislation in process, which could allocate vital resources for border wall constructi…

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#10MinuteTalk - 5 Elk Hunting Tips from Elk Shape’s Dan Staton 21:54

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Dan Staton has dedicated his life to perfecting his elk-hunting craft. For Dan, 11 months of the year exist for one reason — to get ready for September. The result of his intense focus — bulls on the ground with incredible consistency. Tune in and draft off his hard-earned experience. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there a…

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Ep. 395 | Mule Deer and the Mule Deer Foundation 40:20

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Trevor Hubbs from the Mule Deer Foundation jumps on to chat about mule deer, threats they face, and the great work MDF is doing to ensure a prosperous future for these amazing critters. Habitat, overpasses, funding, and the new Blacktail Deer Foundation, he migrates through interesting information you’ll want to know. As always, we want to hear you…

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Lightest Cartridge for Deer | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 26 29:56

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All meatballs, all the time, the Spaghetti Shootout season-three finale is loaded with quippy questions from YOU! Jimmy gets kidnapped by thugs, fishing for Nessie, immortality, and more, the guy’s debate topics only true intellectuals dare ponder. Does Mark go out with a bang or shoot himself in the foot? Tune in to find out. As always, we want to…

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Episode 563 - "Visa Vortex and the Flying Elbow of Justice!" 55:47

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This Week on The Green Line Radio Show with Art Del Cueto: Art kicks off the show in style, arriving at the studio wearing a Luchador-themed hat. He shares his personal connection to Lucha Libre through his uncle, a former wrestler, and dives into the cult following of Luchador films—proudly talking about his own collection and admiration for the s…

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#10MinuteTalk - The TC Encore is Back 39:09

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The TC Encore is back for its encore appearance. After being purchased by S&W and subsequently shelved, some of the original owners are resurrecting the brand. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn talk about the rifles, what they offer a hunter, personal experiences with them, and where they fit in today’s modern firearm and muzzleloader landscape. As…

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Ep. 394 | Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study — Dissecting the Results 1:16:39

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Wisconsin DNR’s Dan Storm joins Mark Boardman to examine the multi-year Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator Study. He gives us the “why” behind the study, how it was conducted and their findings. Tune in for interesting information on a contentious topic. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd lik…

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#10MinuteTalk - Beekeeping Basics — Honey in Your Own Backyard 34:54

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Vortex’s Gayla Gibson buzzes by the studio to talk bee keeping basics. Beekeeping is cool, interesting, and rewarding. Your suburban backyard could bee the perfect place to bee-gin your bee-keeping journey. More pollinators is a good thing, and we can’t forget the bounty of sweet golden goodness we get in return. Tune in to get turned on to beekeep…

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Ep. 393 | .375 H&H vs .338 Win Mag — Battle of the Medium Bores 1:03:59

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Big bears to big bulls, one thing is certain, the .375 H&H and .338 Win will handle the job. After some testing at the range, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn dive deep into these cartridges, what they like, and where they fit in today’s modern-cartridge landscape. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd…

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EPISODE 562 - The Talking Taco 55:52

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For this Weeks Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Host Art Del Cueto tells us about just returning from Washington DC where he was honored to recieve an award at the American Border Hero Awards Ceremony. The Messenger Award also given to Border Czar and friend Tom Homan sites the work on getting the message out about illegal immigration. We lear…

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#10MinuteTalk - Maggie Jo's Top 5 Bass Baits 36:26

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Tournament angler, Maggie Carsello, joins Mark Boardman to walk-the-dog through her favorite bass baits. Tune in to get lined out on incredibly versatile bait styles that simply produce. 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 @vortexnat…

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Ep. 392 | 100 Years of the .270 Winchester 51:15

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100-years-old and going strong, the now classic yet ever-venerable .270 is still stomping big game across the globe. This cartridge stands the test of time because critters hit with it don’t stand a chance. Tune in as we honor one of the greats. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the …

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#10MinuteTalk - The .338-06 — Deadly or Just Dead? 45:35

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Ryan Muckenhirn brings in his .338-06 to talk all about its fantastic attributes. A cool cartridge with limited adoption by gun makers and the public alike, did this one deserve more fanfare? Or does it sit where it belongs at the bottom of the cartridge ocean? Tune in for the story of how he came to own this rifle, some history, and his plans to s…

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Ep. 391 | Bear Hunting with Bear Hunting Magazine’s, Kolby Morehead 1:26:09

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Bear Hunting Magazine owner, bear hunting fanatic, and bear advocate, Kolby Morehead, stops by to talk about — you guessed it, bear hunting. With a focus on baiting, he and fellow bear hunter, Mark Boardman, bear down on tips and tactics to get you in the game. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like…

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Episode 561 - There Goes the Judge! 55:52

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This Week on The Green Line Radio Show: Host Art Del Cueto kicks off the show reflecting on a packed week, including his upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., where he’ll be honored for his outspoken advocacy on border issues. Art shared his excitement about the recognition and talked about juggling a tight schedule, from national radio interviews to …

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Best Camo of All Time | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 25 30:26

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In this week’s Spaghetti Shootout, Mark Boardman is back noodling around to find the right words, Ryan Muckenhirn is his collected self, Jimmy Hamilton is in a mood, and the trivia team takes pity. From movies that should have never been, to the best camo of all time, this episode is one spicy meatball. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let…

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Episode 560 - Please don't make me go in there! 55:47

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Host Art Del Cueto shared insights from his time working in prisons, highlighting the challenges faced by female officers and the importance of developing a thick skin. He recalled an uncomfortable experience working in a female prison where he, as a male officer, endured catcalls and harassment—remarking that male officers in female facilities oft…

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#10MinuteTalk - How to Make a Turkey Wing Bone Call 32:42

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Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn wing it in this podcast all about making your very own turkey wing bone call. How-to, anecdotal stories of success, and more, this podcast guarantees you’ll be saving your next bird’s wings. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcas…

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Ep. 390 | .300 SUPER WSM — Your Questions Answered 1:14:18

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The .300 SUPER WSM project garnered a lot of attention — and questions. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn sit down to address them. 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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#10MinuteTalk - 212 Gr Barnes LRX Bore Rider in a .308 Case — You’re Going to Do What? 25:52

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We loaded the Barnes 212 Gr LRX Bore Rider in a .300 WSM case. The result — impressive ballistics and payload on target at extended ranges. But what happens if we do the same thing with a .308 case? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn go back to the lab to explore the possibilities and hopefully begin unlocking another level of .308 Winchester potent…

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Ep. 389 | Stalking Rifles — Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t 1:13:56

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Stalking rifle aficionado, Ian Klemm, stops by the studio with a handful of classic rifles bearing unique form factors — yet all falling under the moniker, “stalking rifle.” How can this be? Ryan Muckenhirn brings a beautiful rifle of his own, and Mark Boardman realizes he’s been hunting modern-day stalking rifles nearly his whole life. Tune in for…

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EPISODE 559 - Pump Up The Volume 55:47

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Host Art Del Cueto takes listeners on a personal journey through his early years and the formative experiences that shaped his career in law enforcement. Reflecting on his extensive background, Art shares his current involvement as an NRA instructor, teaching both CCW and LEOSA courses. He underscores the importance of these certifications—especial…

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EPISODE 558 - Hair of the Dog! 55:47

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This Week on The Green Line Radio Show, host Art Del Cueto shares highlights from a recent visit to the Nogales border with Kyle Reyes, founder of Law Enforcement Today and Blue Lives Matter. The two observed current border activity and compared it to a previous visit during the Obama administration. Art recounts witnessing an individual illegally …

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#10MinuteTalk - One Turkey Call for the Rest of Your Life — Who You Got? 40:51

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One turkey call for the rest of your life is one of the scariest scenarios ever conceived. The gang unites like a pack of Jakes to tackle this tough question. 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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Ep. 388 | Life of a Warden 50:38

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Wisconsin Conservation Warden, Michael Burns, joins the podcast to chat about the profession, myths (you still have time to hunt), exciting cases, and how you can become a Conservation Warden yourself. If you’ve ever considered the profession, give this podcast a listen. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics …

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Episode 557 - The Domino Effect 55:47

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This Week on The Green Line Radio Show: Host Art Del Cueto is joined by Andy for a candid conversation that begins with a personal update—Andy recently underwent cataract surgery and is thrilled with the results. The topic leads Art to reflect on his own discomfort with surgery and medications, sharing a story from his past about an emergency appen…

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#10MinuteTalk - Utah Nonresident License and Big-Game Tag Price Increases Shock Hunters 23:50

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Want to hunt big game in UT? License and tag price increases may have you thinking twice. Huntin’ Fool’s Austin Atkinson joins Mark Boardman to talk through the 2025 changes, how UT distributes tags, and what your application strategy should look like moving forward. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'…

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#10MinuteTalk - Hard Carbon Rings — Don’t Retire That Barrel Yet 41:07

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Your barrel may still have life in it. A hard carbon ring could be your accuracy culprit. Ian Klemm drops in to drop knowledge on this hot topic. Identification, to prevention and removal, Ian covers it all. 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…

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Ep. 387 | Bonded Bullets Versus Shoulder Blades — How Did They Perform? 1:23:57

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Bonded bullets blend bone-crushing, deep-driving, and high-weight-retention performance with some of the raciest profiles going. We shot 6 of the most popular through deer shoulder blades. The results are in. Listen as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn recap how each did and get their take on the projectiles tested. As always, we want to hear your …

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#10MinuteTalk - NEW Muck-E AI Technology 16:17

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Ryan Muckenhirn drops by the podcast studio to tell us how he’s dropped into your next riflescope. Vortex’s new Muck-E AI technology puts Ryan’s knowledge and expertise inside your optic. The future is now everybody. Buckle up. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ pod…

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Ep. 386 | Barrel Finishes — What’s the Difference? 1:16:21

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Barrel finish is a key feature on any rifle and one you should pay attention to. But what’s the difference between each type? Matt Pederson from Pederson Precision stops by to break it down for us. Tune in to find out which barrel finish is right 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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Episode 556 - That Will Cost You a Donut! 55:52

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In this Weeks The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto discussed the challenges faced by agents working in remote locations, particularly in the Tucson sector. Art discussed his experiences as a field agent, particularly in hot weather conditions. He shared his strategies for dealing with unresponsive air conditioning in vehicles, such as checking …

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Episode 555 - The Search for the Ford Galaxie 500 55:52

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For this Weeks The Green Line Radio Show, Host Art Del Cueto and Andy discuss the upcoming hot weather and the changing traffic patterns due to spring break and Holy Week. Art get the chance to attends the populat Tucson Festival of Books for the First time which was much larger than Art expected, with over 900 vendors and exhibits. Art mentions me…

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#10MinuteTalk - Spring Bear Tips and Ticks with Remi Warren 22:13

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No, that’s not a typo in the title. Spring Bear hunting out west can require specialized gear and considerations — one of those considerations being pesky, bloodsucking, disease-carrying, ticks. In this podcast, expert hunter, guide, and Live Wild podcast host, Remi Warren, stops by to give us nuanced spring bear hunting information you can take to…

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Ep. 385 | Seating Depth and Jump — Expert Reloaders Expound 1:05:18

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Expert reloaders Ian Klemm and Scott Parks unite in this podcast all about bullet seating depth and jump. If you’re looking for insight and opinion on the finer points of these reloading variables from a couple guys who have been there and done that with credentialed success, look no further. Sit back and relax as they jump in, jam out, hit their g…

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Best Hunting Super Power | Spaghetti Shootout Ep. 24 34:29

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Once again, Mark is throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks, Jimmy is being Jimmy, and Ryan is dipping into his thesaurus-like encyclopedia of knowledge to rack up points with reckless abandon. Bringing back extinct animals to alien introductions, this episode is a saucy one…spaghetti sauce that is. As always, we want to hear your fe…

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Episode 554 - Cruising the Cul-de-sac 55:48

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In this episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto and Andy Taylor kick off the conversation with some lighthearted banter about personal grooming, Art’s potential beard growth, and their views on aging. They also reminisce about Jesse Ventura’s career, including his political strategies and book on media influence. Art shares how, despite…

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#10MinuteTalk - Lazzeroni Cartridges — Built for Speed, Speed, and Speed 38:40

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John Lazzeroni blazed a trail for a new generation of “Magnum Mania” with his high stepping, hard hitting, and incredibly impressive cartridges. Catchy names like .782 Warbird, .721 Firehawk, and 6.57 Scramjet denote the single premise they were built on — velocity. The numbers his cartridges attain don’t lie. Tune in as Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilt…

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Ep. 384 | Silencer Central — Suppressor Intel and Ownership Made Easy 56:33

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Enter the Fully Loaded Full Foliage Gun Giveaway here! Silencer Central founder Brandon Maddox drops by for an in-depth discussion on the company, their model, tools they’ve developed to make getting a suppressor a headache-free process suppressor types, and more. If you’re interested in suppressors, don’t miss this podcast! As always, we want to h…

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Episode 553 - A 2nd Ammendment Truth 55:52

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The Green Line Radio Show, hosted by Art Del Cueto covers a range of pressing topics, starting with Art’s reflections on the late Gene Hackman and his own encounters with public figures, including President Trump. Art talks to Andy about his recent experience from the first responders fair at Historic Canoa Ranch, where he met Rep. Juan Ciscomani, …

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#10MinuteTalk - Shed Crazy Talks Crazy Shed Regulations 15:37

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Ben Dettamanti, aka Shed Crazy, drops in to shed some light on his 50-state antler extravaganza and new regulations surrounding the ever-more popular practice of picking up antlers. Tine in for a fun conversation with the most shedicated guy we know. 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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Ep. 383 | Action Shotgun Olympics — The IPSC Shotgun World Shoot 59:34

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5 days of shooting, approximately 30 stages, all while representing your country — the World Shotgun Shoot happens every 3 years and is the Olympics of action shotgun shooting. Vortex’s Reuben Aleckson and Adam Maxwell give a detailed rundown of the event and how you can qualify to represent the USA at the next one. As always, we want to hear your …

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Episode 552 - Did You See the Size of that Chicken!!?? 55:52

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In this Week's Episode of The Green Line, Host Art Del shared his recent travel experiences, including a last-minute trip to DC to assist Sheriff Mark Lamb with some matters regarding funding for Law Enforcement. He shared his interactions with Sheriff Lamb, describing him as a unique and helpful individual who is not affected by ego or jealousy. H…