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The Hornady Podcast

Podcast · www.hornady.com · US · EN
Hosted by Seth Swerczek

The Hornady Podcast, published by ammunition and reloading manufacturer Hornady, is hosted by Seth Swerczek, its marketing communications manager. It covers hunting, shooting, reloading and the outdoor lifestyle. The show has 261 episodes, released weekly, typically 35 to 65 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Hornady Podcast

Weekly firearms and reloading show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 261 episodes released weekly, with a 4.8 average Apple Podcasts rating from 374 ratings
  • Hosted by a marketing communications manager, with long-form, product-focused episodes of 35 to 65 minutes
  • Listeners are engaged in hunting, shooting and reloading, a practical audience for ammunition and accessory brands
Best foroutdoor and hunting gearreloading and precision accessoriessecurity and safe products
Watch forOwned by Hornady, so a competing ammunition brand may not be accepted, and downloads are estimated.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hunting and Shooting60%
Product Reviews25%
Education15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, product demonstration
Tone
technical, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent65/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 374 Apple ratings (band 50 to 200 per the rating scale, 200 to 1,000 range nearby), a weekly cadence over 261 episodes, a corporate host platform, and an apparent sponsor-owned show with a broad but niche audience.
Audience asks aboutWhich new ammunition or bullets suit a specific caliberHow to reload safely and accuratelyHow suppressors affect performance
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Hornady
Categories promoted
ammunition, reloading equipment, suppressors, biometric safes
Affiliate links
No

The show is owned by Hornady, and recent titles such as 'Ep. 248 - SureFire | Suppressors, Lights & Hard-Use Gear' and 'Ep. 251 - VEXIS | The Future of Biometric Security' feature brand products, but no separate sponsor is named.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Hunting and firearms content with a shooting focus, such as 'Ep. 254 - Do Muzzle Brakes Belong on Suppressors?', suits adult audiences; the site requires age confirmation of 18 or older.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 87 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Join Seth Swerczek, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager, as we discuss all things hunting, shooting, reloading, and outdoor lifestyle.
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About The Hornady Podcast

The Hornady Podcast is produced by Hornady Manufacturing and hosted by Seth Swerczek, its marketing communications manager, according to the feed and the Hornady website. The show covers hunting, shooting, reloading and the outdoor lifestyle. It publishes weekly, with 261 episodes and typical episodes of 35 to 65 minutes, and holds a 4.8 average rating from 374 ratings on Apple Podcasts.

Listeners are estimated, not reported, to be mostly American men in the 35 and older age range who are interested in firearms, ammunition and reloading. Recent episodes feature the company's own products, including suppressors and biometric safes, and no third-party sponsor is named. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, so a host-read placement would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode.

The show suits ammunition, outdoor, reloading and security brands seeking a focused, engaged audience. Brands whose products compete directly with Hornady's are unlikely to be accepted.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Hornady Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Hornady Podcast

How much does The Hornady Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and are not published in the feed.

What is The Hornady Podcast about?

The Hornady Podcast covers hunting, shooting, reloading and the outdoor lifestyle. It is produced by Hornady Manufacturing and hosted by Seth Swerczek, with new episodes released weekly.

How do I contact The Hornady Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries are typically handled by Hornady's marketing team.

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