Duck Call Room Podcast Summary

Episode: Uncle Si Joins John Luke Robertson to Play Their Own Video Game
Date: November 27, 2025
Hosts/Guests: Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, Phillip McMillan, Jacob Mayo, John Luke Robertson

Episode Overview

This Thanksgiving-themed episode veers from the usual duck-hunting stories to a hilarious, self-deprecating playthrough and review of Duck Dynasty: The Video Game on Xbox. Joined by John Luke Robertson, the crew gathers on the couch to witness themselves and their family parodied in polygons and voice acting, reacting in real time to the strange narrative, gameplay, and character representations. Banter abounds as the conversation bounces between in-game antics, backstories invented by fans, and long-standing family jokes, all while the crew tries (and often fails) to master the controls.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving Vibes and Couch Antics

• The show opens with a relaxed, familial tone, with John Luke joining as a guest. Jokes fly about needing better podcast furniture (“I’m potentially gonna lobby for two couches and get rid of the tables.” – Martin, 01:18).
• The group brainstorms about recliners and ottomans, demonstrating their signature laid-back camaraderie.

2. Introducing Duck Dynasty: The Video Game (02:10)

• John Luke brings the Duck Dynasty Xbox game as the day's "prop."
• Discussion on whether to play story mode or minigames—story mode wins, as everyone is curious to see themselves rendered as video game characters.
• Early confusion and laughter about character models (“Everyone looks like they’re an awesome beard. Their models that we got for the show.” – John Luke, 04:37).

3. Playing Through: Story Mode & Tutorials

• The group note the video game is loosely based around John Luke’s life, though liberties and oddities abound.
• They poke fun at the dialogue and voice acting (“He’s laughing at his own jokes in a 12-year-old video.” – Johnny D, 05:56).
• In-game, the characters are tasked with hunting for dinner, leading to a mix of playful critique and nostalgia. This provokes reflection on the real-life family dynamic and the show’s legacy.

4. Family Rules and Duck Calling

• The crew makes jokes about in-game duck calling tutorials (“Okay, I’m actually learning something right now.” – John Luke, 09:00), contrasting the game’s instructions with their own expertise.
• Hunting mechanics are dissected with playful ribbing: “No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Oh, got him in the butt. No. Bad call. That’s over his limit.” (Justin Martin, 10:16)

5. Internet Lore & The Mystery of Cousin Bo (15:24)

• They discover Cousin Bo was an invented character, and that bizarre fan fiction exists for him: “This is a real website. Was nearly arrested on account of several DUI charges in the state of Texas…” (Johnny D, 16:02).
• Debate ensues over Bo’s legacy: “Due to A&E statements on the matter, Bo is not permitted to appear on the Duck Dynasty broadcast at any time.” (16:55)
• The cast marvels at how fans can invent elaborate, semi-believable backstories for side characters.

6. Real-Life Parallels & Critique of Game Design

• The crew reviews Amazon ratings (“It’s got a 4.5-star rating... from 677 people.” – Johnny D, 07:48) and read aloud some comedic user reviews, finding the fanbase as humorous as the game.
• John Luke reveals he couldn’t play the game as a kid because his dad frowned on video games: “When this game came out... my dad wouldn’t let me play video games. Really? He was anti video games.” (08:02)
• The group rib each other over their characters’ postures, in-game running animations, and “aim assist” during duck hunts.

7. Expanding the In-Game Universe

• Discovery of different game modes: truck driving, boat riding, squirrel shooting, beaver-blasting, and metal detecting for treasure.
• The monotonous nature of mini-games provides material: “I’ve never played a more boring thing in my life than metal detecting on a video game.” (Johnny D, 31:03)
• Followed by a tongue-in-cheek offer: “If you’ve beat this game, will you please email me and let me know?” (Johnny D, 27:12)

8. Humor and Reflections

• The crew wonders aloud about the game developers (“Have we thought about the person that wrote this game? Where are they now?” – Johnny D, 32:10).
• Multiple gags about video game royalties, in-game collectibles, and the authenticity (or lack thereof) of the in-game Louisiana setting.
• Family in-jokes flow—stains on the couch, peeing in pants, and Martin’s prowess (or lack thereof) at shooting digital ducks.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the game’s randomness:
  “This isn’t as miserable as the rest of us working.” — Johnny D, 05:11

• On in-game character models:
  “Everyone looks like they’re an awesome beard. Their models that we got for the show.” — John Luke, 04:37

• On unmet acting expectations:
  “No wonder I didn’t do the voice acting for this. They switched it from Bo to me as the main character, but they didn’t hire me.” — John Luke, 24:44

• Reading savage Amazon reviews:
  “Since BluRay discs are toxic, I threw it away and gave the game case to my dog, who carries it around the house partly as a trophy and partly in shame.” — Johnny D, quoting review, 12:51

• On the invention of Cousin Bo:
  “This is a real website. Was nearly arrested on account of several DUI charges in the state of Texas after partying down on New Year’s Day of 2011.” — Johnny D, 16:02
  “I think some fan made up a whole backstory for Cousin Boy.” — Johnny D, 16:43

• Tongue-in-cheek family dynamics:
  “Well, the fact that they ripped Jeff off and called him cousin Bo and then. Don’t let John Luke talk.” — Martin, 26:18

• Philosophizing on youth:
  “Ecclesiastes 11:9—‘Rejoice, young man, in your youth...Let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth...’” — John Luke, 43:08

• On stains in the podcast room:
  “Why is there a giant stain under where Si normally sits?” — Justin Martin, 42:48
  “Maybe I peed my pants, didn’t know it.” — Si, 42:58

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:10] – John Luke introduces the Duck Dynasty video game.
• [05:56] – Jokes about voice acting and self-referential humor.
• [09:00] – Duck call tutorial in-game.
• [15:24] – Discovery and deep dive into Cousin Bo internet lore.
• [24:44] – John Luke on not being hired to voice himself.
• [27:12] – Pleas for listeners to email tips on beating the game.
• [31:03] – On the tedium of video game treasure hunting.
• [32:10] – Speculation on the fate of the game’s developers.
• [43:08] – John Luke delivers a Bible verse about youth.

Episode Flow & Tone

True to Duck Commander’s TV legacy, the podcast is unpredictable, meandering, and infectiously funny. The crew’s willingness to roast each other, the game, and themselves keeps the mood light and approachable. The episode is peppered with genuine moments of wonder about the strange world of video game adaptation—as well as nostalgia for the show’s heyday and their real family roots. Fans of the show will find new inside jokes here, and anyone who ever wondered what it’s like when reality TV stars play a silly game about themselves will be thoroughly entertained.

Closing

The episode wraps with Thanksgiving wishes, joking gratitude for not peeing their pants, and John Luke’s encouragement to rejoice in one’s youth—a fitting message for a podcast as playful as it is self-aware.

Listen if:
You love the Duck Commander crew’s playful banter, enjoy pop culture oddities, appreciate behind-the-scenes TV lore, or just want to laugh at middle-aged men trying (badly) to play themselves in a video game.