Duck Call Room Podcast
Episode: Godwin Enters the Final Countdown to Being a Grandpa
Date: December 16, 2025
Hosts: Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, Phillip McMillan, and Jacob Mayo
Episode Overview
This lively episode centers around John Godwin preparing to become a grandpa to twin girls, with the guys trading stories about retirement, hunting, family life, and plenty of food talk (omelets and lasagna soup, anyone?). As always, the discussion meanders into reflections on faith, abundant life, and a heaping does of off-beat Southern humor. Expect tales about pregnancy, roadkill, odd traditions, and heartfelt moments about what makes life abundantly good.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Life in Retirement — Hard Choices!
[01:00–04:50]
- The group jokes about the "problems" of retirement: cleaning too many crappie, deciding whether to hunt, nap, or chase a spouse around.
- Si Robertson riffs on romance and the perils of holding an electric knife for too long, sparking playful banter about food and relationships.
- Memorable line:
“I’ll run away from a fight, but I’ll chase a woman for miles.” — Si [03:24]
Abundant Life & Faith Reflection
[05:09–11:49]
- Si bridges breakfast talk to a deeper question: “How is life treating you today?” [05:14]
- He shares a personal testimony about hitting rock bottom before turning his life around with faith.
- The group discusses what "abundant life" means, both now and eternally, with Si frequently returning to spiritual themes of joy, purpose, and course-correcting when life "sucks".
- Justin and the crew add that even believers face tough moments but remind to keep eyes "on the prize."
- Quotes:
“The Creator of the universe...He left heaven and came to earth...to bring you life, and it abundant.” — Si [05:32]
“If your life sucks, then you’re doing something wrong...the Creator has told you I came down to bring you life and to make it where it’s just overflowing.” — Si [09:14] - Discussion about the “I Am Second” video the Robertsons filmed, and the brothers' differences in education and lifestyle.
Grandparent Countdown — “Almost Granddaddy” Update
[15:15–18:45]
- Justin prods Godwin for updates on the twins’ impending arrival. The group teases about baby noses and how ultrasound images confuse everyone except excited grandmas.
- Quote:
“Everybody wants to know about them twin granddaughters coming down the tracks, baby.” — Justin [15:31]
- Laughter over prepping the house for babies, jokes about never sending them home, and marveling at the miracle of pregnancy.
- Reflections on how children change your life forever and how quickly they grow.
Food Tangents & Southern Eats: Omelets, Lasagna Soup, & Gumbo
[19:53–34:44]
- The group debates the merits of omelets, soup (including lasagna and taco soup), and traditional Southern dishes.
- There’s confusion and amusement over lasagna soup (“just lasagna with more sauce!”) and whether gumbo qualifies as a soup.
- Hunting camp stories emerge—gumbo in duck blinds and new twists like poached eggs in the gumbo.
- Memorable exchange:
“The best soup is chicken noodle.” — Si
“That is unequivocally false.” — Jay [33:13]
Hygiene, Hunting, and the Case for Showers
[25:01–28:27]
- Funny talk about “shackets” (shirt-jackets), Phil Robertson’s legendary non-showering hunting habits, and how skipping showers "adds days to your life."
- The group has a classic rural debate: how much time showers waste vs. their necessity, especially before a morning hunt.
Mailbag: Ducks, Deers & First Kills
[41:00–43:16]
- Listeners share stories and photos of hunting milestones, including Jessica from South Florida (successfully hunting ducks in a surprising location), Ashton (13), and a seven-year-old Thanksgiving morning deer hunt.
- The group discusses the joy of introducing young kids to hunting and the hazards of cold weather hunting with little ones!
Roadkill, Deer Hits, & Small Town Redneck Life
[43:50–48:54]
- Hilarious and surprisingly informative discussion of roadkill deer—there’s even a “roadkill list” in Michigan where the sheriff calls if a deer is available for pickup.
- Tales of wildlife collisions continue, including a memorable story:
"A UPS driver got a goose through his windshield…it starts fighting him, he finagles it out…and the goose flies off!" [46:32]
- Musings on how tough deer are and how vehicles "aren’t made of Pittsburgh steel anymore."
Faith & Final Reflections
[49:43–50:13]
- The episode closes with John quoting John 10:10 (“I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”) [49:43]
“If your life sucks, turn to Jesus. Put that on a t-shirt.” — Jay [50:02]
- The next episode promises Godwin’s grandparent debut; jokes about filling the twins up with chocolate as a grandpa’s duty.
Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
On Retirement:
- “Do I go deer hunting, or do I chase Paula around the house?” — Si [01:58]
- “Retirement must stink.” — [01:21]
On Faith & Life:
- “If your life sucks, then you’re doing something wrong...The Creator has told you I came down to bring you life and to make it where it’s just overflowing.” — Si [09:14]
On Grandchildren:
- “Everybody wants to know about them twin granddaughters coming down the tracks, baby.” — Justin [15:31]
On Pregnancy & Babies:
- “I just can’t believe everything still works with that much new human being.” — Si [16:34]
- “Your wife had 14 pounds of kids.” — Si [19:44]
Food Debates:
- “I would think you’d like an omelet. It’s like pizza of the breakfast.” — Justin [04:53]
- “The best soup is chicken noodle.” — Si [33:11]
On Wildlife Collisions:
- “A UPS driver got a goose through his windshield…it starts fighting him, he finagles it out…and the goose flies off!” — Justin [46:32]
On the Gospel:
- “I came that they may have life and have it absolutely abundantly.” — John quoting John 10:10 [49:43]
- “If your life sucks, turn to Jesus. Put that on a T-shirt.” — Jay [50:02]
Other Memorable Bits
- Lighthearted teasing over lasagna soup and the culinary virtues (or crimes) of taco soup.
- Crowd-sourced mysteries: Who anonymously sent a Monroe Moccasins hockey jersey to the show?
- Extended hunting tales: Gumbo in duck blinds, “poaching” eggs in the pot, and the classic duck hunter’s diet.
- A running theme: finding humor and perspective in the ups and downs of ordinary, rural, faith-filled life.
Useful Timestamps
- [01:00] Retirement gripes, romance, and omelet talk
- [05:14] Si’s life question, abundant life, faith story
- [15:31] Grandparent update — twins incoming!
- [19:53] Food tangents: ultrasound, lasagna soup, soups vs. stews
- [25:01] “Shacket” fashion, Phil’s shower habits, time-saving tips
- [33:13] Gumbo, food in the duck blind, and debate over what counts as soup
- [41:00] Listener mailbag: hunting success stories
- [43:50] Roadkill, deer collisions, and state-by-state differences
- [46:32] UPS driver vs. goose story
- [49:43] Closing: John 10:10, final thoughts, laughter about Godwin’s future as “Grandpa Chocolate”
Summary Tone
This episode is a typical Duck Call Room blend of faith, family, hunting, marriage banter, food, and laughter. Jokes and tall tales are punctuated with genuine moments of gratitude, spiritual wisdom, and anticipation for new life and new roles in the Robertson family.
For fans and newcomers alike, this episode captures the warmth and wildness of small-town Southern living, underpinned by a clear message: even when life gets a little crazy (or "sucks"), there’s faith, love, and a community to help make it abundant.