Duck Call Room Podcast Summary

Episode Title: Justin Martin Needs New Pants After Coming Eye-to-Eye with a Rattlesnake!
Release Date: September 4, 2025
Hosts: Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, Phillip McMillan, Jacob Mayo

Episode Overview

This episode captures the essence of the Duck Call Room: a blend of hilarious storytelling, outdoor adventures, southern culture, and a bit of wisdom. The crew reflects on a wildly successful Duck Commander Sunday, discusses gar fishing, recounts movie-going antics, and dives into nerve-wracking encounters with snakes—including Justin Martin’s rattlesnake story that nearly had him needing “new pants.” The episode ends with their trademark philosophy—keep life light and avoid foolish arguments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Duck Commander Sunday Recap & Baptisms

• The crew celebrates the massive turnout and community impact of Duck Commander Sunday, with special mention of over 200 baptisms.

  • “200 people baptized, boys.” – Hunter (04:46)
  • Guests traveled from as far as Manitoba, Canada, braving tough Louisiana heat and humidity.

• Notable Quote:

  • “We met people who drove from a little place called Manitoba. They were the first ones here.” – Martin (03:50)

• Discussion of the logistics, Baptism lines, crowds, and the local businesses that benefited.

2. Hunting, Fishing, and Gar Rodeo Tales

• Stories of the first West Monroe Gar Rodeo, the size of the fish, and local personalities.

  • Biggest gar: 7.5 ft, 207 lbs, caught on rod and reel.
  • Discussion around alligator gar, fishing techniques, and Louisiana records.
  • Anecdotes about shooting gar with a bow and arrow, and the mayor’s quirky charisma (“Our mayor is the most redneck woman in the world and I love her.” – Martin, 08:28).

• Memorable Moment:

  • “Can you imagine being chest deep in water, look behind you and see that?” – Hunter re: giant gar (10:37)

3. Movie Theater Adventures & Popcorn Obsessions

• Playful debate about old movies returning to theaters (Jaws in 3D for its 50th anniversary), theater snacks, and the ultimate superiority of movie popcorn.

  • Si attends a showing of Jaws with friends, complete with 3D glasses.
  • Extended riffing on modern theater experiences: reclining seats, food delivery, and the prices of concessions.

• Notable Exchange:

  • “There’s nothing better than picture show popcorn.” – Si Robertson (26:25)
  • “We have a Ziploc bag the size of Lottie in our house right now.” – Martin on the scale of popcorn (26:27)
  • “I keep a stash up under this table...” – Godwin on snacking strategy (28:02)
  • Banter about air-popped popcorn vs. buttery, greasy bags; Orville Redenbacher (“Orville Reckon Redenbacher,” Hunter’s malapropism, 32:00); and Si’s R2-D2 shaped popcorn maker (32:23).

4. Hunting Season Preparation & the Digital Duck Stamp

• Enthusiastic endorsement of the new digital duck stamp, simplifying hunters’ lives.

  • “The duck stamp has gone digital!” – Martin, with Godwin rejoicing (35:00)
  • Explained: With a few clicks, hunters have official proof on their phones, simplifying compliance and wetland preservation.

• Quote:

  • “All you have to do is go to duckstamp.com, buy the all-new digital duck stamp, and boom, it’s in your phone…” – Godwin (35:28)

5. Dove Season, Garden Veggies, and Country Feasts

• Gentle envy and practical tips for cooking up game (“dove hors d’oeuvres” with jalapeno, bacon, and mayhaw jelly – 37:38).

  • Reminiscing about Southern summer feasts: black-eyed peas, fresh squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, and fried rabbit.

• Highlights:

  • “There ain’t nothing better than sit down at a table in the summertime and everything on it comes from the garden.” – Hunter (30:38)
  • “Fried squash, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers...okra...and rabbit that got caught up in the frame and got cooked.” – Si Robertson (30:45-30:56)

6. Justin Martin’s Rattlesnake Encounter (“Pants-Soiling” Moment)

• Godwin shows a photo of a large timber rattlesnake coiled on a deer feeder, leading to hair-raising snake stories.

  • “Two grown men gone, squealing, running, trying to figure out where it was.” – Godwin, on discovering the snake (44:22)
  • Si and Hunter recall their own close calls; Hunter fires nine shots at a snake while “mid-air” in a panic (46:47).

• Classic Lines:

  • “If you see that, what’s your next move?” – Martin, about the snake (43:12)
  • “You want to talk about high-stepping!” – Godwin (44:22)
  • “I jumped nine foot in the air…emptied all nine rounds before I hit the ground.” – Hunter (45:48)

7. Childhood Fears, Bedwetting, and Embarrassing Confessions

• Quirky candor about bedwetting as children, including nose sprays prescribed for the condition.
  • “Our minds go so fast all day that when we go to bed, it completely shuts off.” – Martin (52:33)
  • Jokes about spending the night parties where kids lined up for their “nose spray” (53:25).

8. Life Lessons & Words of Wisdom

• The show wraps with a reading from 2 Timothy 2:23-26 about avoiding foolish arguments:

  • “Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.” – Martin reading scripture (56:47)

• Outro Vibe:

  • The guys spiral into playful bickering, then self-reflect that arguing is just a normal part of life—but making up is the fun part (Si and Paula’s approach).

Notable Quotes & Funniest Moments

• On humidity:

  • "Every picture I took, they're gonna go back and tell them people...They couldn't understand. But those understood." – Martin about Manitoba visitors (05:20)

• On gar size:

  • “I've seen gar, their head was hanging out a 16ft boat, their tail was hanging out the other end.” – Hunter (09:09)

• On theater popcorn:

  • “Picture show popcorn is the best.” – Si Robertson (26:25)

• On rattlesnakes:

  • “You want to talk about high-stepping! Two grown men gone, squealing, running...” – Godwin (44:22)
  • “You talking about a shot of adrenaline? You jump, boy.” – Hunter, recalling his panic jump (46:53)

Noteworthy Timestamps

• Duck Commander Sunday Recap – 03:35 – 05:20
• Gar Rodeo & Fishing Stories – 06:57 – 12:23
• Movie Theater and Popcorn Conversation – 14:13 – 33:12
• Digital Duck Stamp Announcement – 35:00 – 36:33
• Dove Season Cooking Tips – 37:00 – 38:49
• Rattlesnake Encounter and Snake Stories – 43:11 – 48:01
• Bedwetting Memories & Childhood Fears – 51:31 – 53:53
• Words of Wisdom (Scripture Reading) – 56:47 – 57:24

Tone & Style

True to form, the Duck Call Room blends sly humor, country charm, and backwoods wisdom. The crew spirals from playful ribbing and tall tales to practical hunting advice and brotherly encouragement. Amid the laughter, the respect for tradition and community shines through—proof that, snake scares and all, life in Louisiana is always worth celebrating.

If you missed the episode: This summary should have you laughing, hungry, and grateful you never met that rattlesnake face-to-face.