Ep. 261 | The Garand Thumb Story, His Experience With the XM-157 FC and a Whole Lot More

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Published 2022-11-14
Michael Jones (Garand Thumb) and his coconspirator Micah Mayfield are in the Vortex® house for a super fun conversation all about Mike’s backstory, his front story, and tons of great stuff between. We learn about Mike’s military background, how he met Micah (If you’ve seen the movie “Serendipity”, it’s like that), the evolution of his content platforms, what’s on the horizon and more. We learn about Micah as well, how airsoft is cool and other stuff. Mike even touches on his firsthand impressions of the Army’s new Next Generation Squad Weapon Fire Control Optic – the XM-157 FC (produced by Vortex). Spoiler alert, it was very flattering. Tune in or just go watch another Garand Thumb video, because that’s probably what you were doing anyway before reading this.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Joe-fl5rw
    PLOT TWIST: The mysterious man in the woods was Micah because he ran out of food and water…he keeps it to himself to this day.
  • If you’ve ever stayed up early in the morning listening to a vortex nation podcast and wishing it would never end- hit that subscribe button…. Wait a second
  • @rickm4295
    Im old as dirt and Garand Thumb is my favorite most times. I did bust his chops and said I missed his old videos one time , lol. Its the only time he ever answered my comment !!! Now I know why I like his older videos so much, he is doing some things to draw in the younger crowd. I apologize for being so damn selfish Mike. Good stuff
  • "It's actually a human right to be able to protect yourself." +1,000
  • "Like the video if you've ever tried to eat an MRE cracker in 30 seconds and ended up looking like a dog eating peanut butter. Guys the comments section of this video is out of control"
  • That being said Micah, the trench shotgun video is so badass. That’s the video that started my passion for your channel
  • @gen3kali877
    Mike: Flannel Daddy is the worst.

    Also Mike: Fall into the warm embrace of Garand Thumb:

    The mixed message is confusing.
  • @deezJ155
    My two favorite shows combined thank you Vortex!
  • @jmmartin7766
    Micah is "the wind beneath Mike's wings..." Their relationship is practically the entire plot of "Sleepless In Seattle"

    Btw, now that I know what "glow up" means, the rest of my bucket list is meaningless
  • Two of my favorite people, on my favorite podcast! Sad the crew is leaving WA (but I totally understand the reasons), I wish them the best on their new journey in ID. I can't wait for them to get classes going, definitely going to attend a few :) I have nothing but respect for what these two have, and will accomplish in the future. Micah is becoming a master of his craft. Thank you all for the awesome conversation!
  • @tjsmith9375
    Mike hit's the nail on the head at 1:14 that we watch because you are having fun and we can tell. We love watching people totally enjoy themselves. It's also why I love Hoovie's Garage and Doug DeMuro.
  • Thank you so much, guys. I’m headed out on a 1hr ruck right now while listening to this. Glad to hear that there will be talk about carrying a pack!
  • @chucklandrum2576
    GT seems like such a great guy. Super laid back and smart. GT you were one of the first YT gun guys that I found and got into. As an LEO and SWAT operator in a large metro area, I have used much of your advice. Keep it up!!
  • @Murdrad
    54:00 "if I take one more set, it will be the furthest from home I've ever been"
  • Great episode, definitely my favorite so far! Very much enjoyed watching, thanks for making the podcast.
  • @HB-kp6rl
    Well hell yeah. I dig the 10 minute talks y’all do on different rounds too
  • @draykell567
    Loved the length of this, massive longform fan!!