Duck Call Room Podcast

Episode: "Uncle Si Has One Non-Negotiable Rule in Every Contract"

Hosts: Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, Phillip McMillan, and Jacob Mayo
Date: January 8, 2026

Episode Overview

In this laughter-filled episode, the Duck Call Room crew bounces between hilarious stories, old-school home remedies, sports commentary, and Si’s infamous non-negotiable contract rule. The group dives into everything from new gadgets and hunting updates to advice on beard growth and solving medical issues with Vicks VapoRub. The episode, packed with playful banter and heartfelt moments, wraps up with a prayer for a young listener facing health challenges.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Banter on Snacks, Watches, & Tech Fails

• Opening Jokes & Snacks: The episode kicks off with the crew rating banana cookies and sharing preferences for classic snack cakes ([00:06]-[00:22]).
• Tech Gadgets Gone Wild: Martin receives a new smartwatch for his birthday. Johnny D. demonstrates features like heart rate tracking, but everyone gets bogged down in tech confusion. Si declares technology and him just don’t mix ([03:29]-[06:37]).
  • Memorable Quote:
    Si: "If I put that on my wrist, it liable to kill me. Because, hey, technology and technology does not get along." — [06:29]
• Johnny Two-Watches: Johnny confesses to wearing two watches, prompting laughter and jokes about who’s actually being monitored:
  • Si: "You're being monitored. Ah, think about that. Uncle Sam is watching Boys." — [07:01]

2. Military Service and Sports

• Active Duty Guest: The team acknowledges a visiting audience member, Race, who serves in the Navy, sparking friendly Army vs. Navy rivalry jokes. Si, a retired vet, expresses camaraderie and respect ([07:18]-[08:12]).
• Delta Force & Action Movies: The guys reminisce about classic Chuck Norris movies, mixing up real-life military with Hollywood depictions ([08:13]-[09:28]).
  • B: "That's a good Chuck Norris movie. Wasn't he in Delta?" — [08:24]

3. Name Game: Favorite Presidents & Rough Riders

• The crew discusses Harrison Ford’s age and Si’s favorite U.S. president (Teddy Roosevelt), with Si admiring Roosevelt for meaning what he said ([12:39]-[13:24]).
  • Si: "Plus, he was a man that said what he said and meant what he said. Okay, he was one of them." — [13:17]

4. Sports, Bowl Games, and Mocking Coaches

• College Football: Lively debate about the relevance of bowl games, with Martin and others suggesting they’re pointless now ([16:01]-[16:13]).
• Memorable Coach Moment: Discussion about Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin delivering a classic one-liner after a field goal miss ([14:56]-[15:14]):
  • D: "'Well, if my aunt had boy parts, then she'd be my uncle. But what ifs ain't really what I'm into.'" — [15:07]

5. Uncle Si’s “Non-Negotiable” Contract Rule

• The Legendary Snake Clause: Si recounts attending a snake rodeo and, due to his snake phobia, demands a clause in his contract allowing him “the right to kill anybody that brought a live snake up” ([19:24]-[19:39]).
  • Si: "That’s like when I went to the snake rodeo. I had them put in the contract that I had the right to kill anybody that brought a snake up. Live snake up." — [19:24]
  • C: "License to kill." — [19:36]
• The Reality of the Clause: The group pokes fun but acknowledges Si’s genuine seriousness.

6. Beard Growing Advice & Home Remedies

• Listener Email (Beard Troubles): Tyler from South Carolina seeks beard-growing advice ([27:54]-[29:04]).
• Si’s Theory: Shave often—up to six times a day—to stimulate growth. The others remain skeptical.
• Peanut Butter Theory: Phillip jokes about using peanut butter as a beard mask, which spirals into absurd home remedy talk ([32:21]-[34:37]).
  • Phillip: "You need to put peanut butter on your face and sleep in it all night." — [32:30]
  • Johnny D: "That’s not true." — [32:36]
• Old Remedies Galore: Si advocates for Vicks VapoRub as a fix for everything from hemorrhoids to back pain ([33:58] and throughout [45:00]-[48:08]).
  • Si: "I have got the cure for that ... Vicks Vapor Rub. Yep." — [33:59]
• Laughter at "Medical" Claims: The ongoing joke is that their advice usually comes down to peanut butter or Vicks, no matter what the ailment.

7. Hair, Beards, and Genetics

• The gang weighs in on whether beard growth is about genetics, DNA, or old-wives’ tales. Johnny D. and Si both blame DNA ([28:18]-[28:35]).

8. Audience Questions, Listener Emails & Nods

• Shoutouts: Clint gets a personal mention after requesting one in an email ([27:44]).
• Public Service Announcement: Hunter warns against rubbing mayonnaise on your body; you’ll get salmonella ([39:04]).
  • Hunter: "Mayonnaise is made from eggs, and if you rub it on your skin and leave it there, you’re gonna get sick." — [39:14]

9. The Power of Prayer

• Prayer Request for Listener Gracie: The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer for young listener Gracie, recently diagnosed with leukemia, who named her schnauzer after Si ([50:45]-[53:05]).
  • Si: "Father ... we bring Gracie into your throne room, Lord. And our request for you is that you take this cancer from her body, okay?..." — [51:35]-[53:05]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Technology
  Si: "If I put that on my wrist, it liable to kill me." — [06:29]

• Si’s Contract Clause
  Si: "I had them put in the contract that I had the right to kill anybody that brought a live snake up." — [19:24]

• Medical Marvels and Old-Timey Wisdom
  Si: "I have got the cure for that ... Vicks Vapor Rub. Yep." — [33:59] Justin Martin: "We’re an hour long 3am infomercial for Vick’s Vaporub for everything." — [45:42]

• Beard Growth Strategies
  Phillip: "You need to put peanut butter on your face and sleep in it all night." — [32:30] Si: "Buy you a lot of razors and shave five times or six times a day." — [30:22]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:06] – Opening snack review, crew's rapport shines
• [03:29]-[06:37] – Tech shenanigans: watches & health trackers
• [07:18]-[08:12] – Talking military and Navy guest
• [09:28]-[13:24] – Harrison Ford chat, Si’s presidential pick
• [14:56]-[15:14] – Coach Tomlin’s "what if" zinger
• [19:24]-[19:39] – Si’s mythic anti-snake contract clause
• [27:54]-[34:37] – Beard advice, peanut butter masks, Vicks for everything
• [39:04]-[39:14] – Hunter’s mayonnaise medical warning
• [50:45]-[53:05] – Heartfelt group prayer for Gracie

Tone & Style

The episode is fast-paced, irreverent, and often veers into absurdity. The crew’s Southern wit, loyalty to each other, and down-home wisdom keep the conversation both genuine and uproarious. The closing prayer, as always, grounds the humor in real community care.

Conclusion

Whether they’re arguing over football, exchanging old-school remedies, or making each other’s heart rates spike, the Duck Call Room crew keeps it real. This episode stands out for Si’s legendary insistence on his “snake clause,” nonstop hijinks about home remedies, and their signature blend of humor and heartfelt faith.