Duck Call Room - Episode Summary

Episode: Uncle Si Checks In & Finds Miss Kay Back to Her Fiery Self
Date: December 23, 2025
Hosts: Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, Phillip McMillan, Jacob Mayo
Special Guests: Mary Kate, Ms. Kay (Kay Robertson), Nurse

Episode Overview

This holiday episode of "Duck Call Room" celebrates Christmas traditions, family stories, and good old-fashioned Robertson banter. Uncle Si is back in his element, surrounded by Martin, Mary Kate, Hunter, and a cheerful crew. The episode features a spirited call-in from Ms. Kay, updates on her health and home life, and a parade of hilarious and heartfelt Christmas memories. With signature wit and warmth, the group discusses sleep habits, parenting, Christmas traditions old and new, duck hunting, family dinners, and, of course, a legendary Robertson house fire on Christmas Eve.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Making the “Best Podcast in the World”

• Si poses the question: “How do we make this the best podcast in the world?” (01:18)
  • Martin and Hunter jest that being the only podcast would help.
  • The crew encourages listeners to send in topics or questions for Si to discuss:
    • Email: hello@duckcallroom.com
    • Or call in, but “don’t put a lot of guff in the feed” (09:33, Hunter).

2. Sleep Habits and Motivations

• Si reveals he spends almost 12 hours a day in bed:

  “I just slide out of bed at 9:15... what time do you slide into bed? About 9ish.” (06:23–06:33, Si & Martin)

• Mary Kate shares attempting the polyphasic sleep method (sleeping in 20-minute naps), with Si chiming in about military “power naps.” (07:51–08:35)
• Discussion turns to what motivates everyone in the mornings—Martin jokes, “I gotta pee” (05:55).
• Si reflectively talks about life perspective:

  “Life sucks, okay? In this world. I’m serious… So how do we make it better? All about your perspective, okay?” (04:49–05:08, Si)

3. Christmas Traditions—Old and New

• Robertson childhood:

  • Si reminisces about gathering hickory nuts with his siblings, busting them with hammers, and eating fruit for Christmas:

    “We’d gather up hickory nuts... bust them with a hammer and eat hickory nuts.” (15:17)
    “A lot of fruit… Mom and Dad would order oranges, California oranges about that big around.” (16:28–16:40, Si)

• Modern Robertson Traditions:

  • Martin and Si recall duck hunting on Christmas morning with Phil:

    “Christmas morning, hunting with Phil and Si. I got to hunt with Santa and his elf.” (13:06, Martin)

  • They remember always scoring great hunts, sometimes at the expense of missing family celebrations.

• Food Memories:

  • Fried pies and fruit are highlighted as holiday favorites.
  • The group laughs about “wet bread” cornbread dressing and the blunt Robertson family food critiques:

    “All this is wet bread.” (29:08, from Jason via Stone/Si)

4. Legendary Robertson House Fire Story

• Ms. Kay and the crew recount the infamous Christmas Eve when the house caught on fire.
• Phil’s unique approach:

  “He cranks up a chainsaw and starts sawing holes in front of the fireplace.” (27:21, Si)
  “He smashed everything to pieces... looks at mom and says, ‘Well, we’re heading to the blind.’” (28:16, Nurse)

• Humorously, the water lines were frozen so they used gallon water jugs to fight the fire.
• Anna, as a child, cared only about her presents, not the fire.

5. Kay's Call-In: Update and Fiery Wit

• Ms. Kay phones in while having blood drawn by a nurse (20:00+).
• Classic banter erupts about her “loungewear,” PJs, and even a discussion about the nurse’s appearance (21:01–21:29).
• Ms. Kay shares family Christmas memories:
  • Watching “Christmas Vacation” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
  • Going to the movies on Christmas Eve (sometimes to wildly inappropriate films for kids).
• When asked what she wants for Christmas:

  “All I want for Christmas is, I don’t know, good food and good company.” (31:04, Ms. Kay)

• Ms. Kay is back to her fiery self—cracking jokes, giving honest food reviews:

  “I don’t even know what it is—a monkey turd or something.” (31:31, Ms. Kay on a questionable dessert)

• The crew notes she’s sounding happier and thanks listeners for their thoughts during her health struggles.

6. Family Updates and New Traditions

• Mary Kate is expecting twins (both girls) and jokes about soon having five kids under six:

  “We’re barely beating the weirdo allegations.” (44:22, Mary Kate)

• Discussion about needing a bigger vehicle for all the kids (“get an Astro van”), possibly starting their own homeschool, and traditional vs. modern parenting.
• Si urges John Luke to aim for “seven” kids to beat the grandparents’ record.

7. Community: NICU Shout-Out

• Hunter relays a heartfelt story from listener Matthew from Mississippi, whose premature daughter, Oakley, is now healthy and going home:

  “If you are in the NICU and it’s Christmas, it’s tough… but there is a light at the end of the tunnel for you.” (54:04, Hunter)

8. Prayer and Sign-Off

• Si closes with a heartfelt Christmas prayer for listeners (54:43–56:07), giving thanks, offering encouragement, and tying the episode together with faith and hope.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Si, on motivation and life:

  “Life sucks, okay? In this world. I’m serious… So how do we make it better? All about your perspective, okay?” (04:49–05:08)

• Si, on sleep:

  “I just slide out of bed at 9:15... what time do you slide into bed? About 9ish.” (06:23–06:33)
  “You gotta have at least, you know, eight hours. I usually shoot for 10 or 12.” (07:04–07:10)

• Martin, on Christmas hunting:

  “I got to hunt with Santa and his elf. I mean, it was so fun.” (13:08)

• Ms. Kay, on Christmas wishes:

  "All I want for Christmas is... good food and good company." (31:04)

• On the famous house fire:

  “He cranks up a chainsaw and starts sawing holes in front of the fireplace.” (27:21, Si)
  “He’s broken up the fireplace, and he looks at mom, and he says, well, we’re heading to the blind.” (28:16, Nurse)

• Ms. Kay, on bad brownies:

  “Is this a monkey turd or something?” (31:31)

• Mary Kate, on large families:

  “We’re homeschooling and we’re gonna have five kids. Like, we’re barely beating the weirdo allegations.” (44:22)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Opening/Introductions: 01:03
• Si asks for fan input / best podcast discussion: 01:18–04:24
• Sleep patterns and routines: 05:00–08:50
• Christmas hunting traditions: 10:49–13:40
• Christmas Childhood Memories (nuts and fruit): 15:17–17:32
• Food talk / fried pies & dressing: 17:54–30:18
• Call with Ms. Kay: 19:19–33:56
  • Humor, medical updates, Christmas movie memories, house fire story
• The Great House Fire Story: 27:04–43:06
• Family talk: Twins on the way / large families: 43:10–49:51
• NICU shout-out and community support: 52:41–54:12
• Closing Prayer: 54:43–56:07

Tone and Style

The episode maintains an unfiltered, conversational, and deeply familial tone. There’s constant ribbing, Southern storytelling, and a mix of poignant and irreverent humor—signature Duck Commander style. Ms. Kay's call-in adds warmth, nostalgia, and a dose of robust honesty the audience craves.

Final Thoughts

This Christmas episode captures the heart of Duck Call Room: chaotic family love, big laughs, tales of survival (fires and twin pregnancies!), and the kind of remembering that keeps traditions and kin close. Ms. Kay’s update is both touching and hilarious, Uncle Si is as lively as ever, and the crew brings listeners right into the heart of a truly unique Louisiana Christmas.