Duck Call Room Podcast Summary
Episode: Uncle Si Lands in Hospital from Unsuspecting Sting!
Date: September 23, 2025
Hosts: Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, Phillip McMillan, Jacob Mayo
Overview
This lively episode centers on Ben’s wild encounter with a scorpion in his Louisiana home, leading to a discussion about parenting, wildlife surprises, and the difference between snakes and scorpions in the southern outdoors. With characteristic humor and tall tales, the Duck Call Room crew blend family anecdotes with a dose of practical (and sometimes comical) advice for hunters and parents alike. The show concludes with a spiritual application drawn from Ben’s scorpion sting—reminding listeners to “walk in the light.”
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Parenting: The Infant and Toddler Years
(Starts ~01:03)
- Ben shares updates on his three-week-old baby and juggling night shifts with his wife. He’s adjusting to sleep deprivation, figuring out “day vs. night” routines, and laughing about inevitable parenting mishaps.
- Quote [02:42, Ben]: “My wife is incredible. She’s been knocking it out the park. And I’m there…on the support team… I’ll take the early night shift.”
- The crew swaps stories about dropping babies, toddlers grabbing dumbbells, and kids’ remarkable resiliency.
- Quote [05:34, Godwin]: “The good news is…the more you do this, the more you find out they're made of rubber.”
2. Potty Training Chronicles
(~07:31)
- Early parenting talk turns to baby “accidents” as Ben and others recall some hilarious and humbling moments.
- Quote [07:31, Ben]: “That boy’s first action on earth was urinating in his own mouth.”
- Quote [07:53, Hunter]: “The show always goes back to peeing.”
- They reminisce about classic kids’ behavior—stripping off clothes, public peeing, and the oddities of cultural norms (leading to a side debate about urination customs in Germany vs the US).
- Quote [09:42, Hunter]: “Dear German listener, if you’re out there, will you please explain to Poom Pod that that’s not a thing anymore?”
3. Hunting Season Gear & Conservation
(~11:15)
- With duck season near, the team plugs the necessity of a federal duck stamp, highlighting the ease of digital purchases (and their benefits for conservation).
- Quote [11:24, Godwin]: “All you got to do is show it, share it…even if you don’t duck hunt, it’s a great way to support conservation because 98% goes straight back in.”
4. Relationship Updates & Halloween Hijinks
(~13:06)
- Hunter’s girlfriend joins the chat, sharing tales of quirky dates like trying on Halloween costumes (without buying them) and early pumpkin carving. The group jokes about the seriousness of relationship “costume try-ons” and the privacy of images.
- Quote [14:16, Hunter]: “You went on a date to the store in the abandoned building that just has Halloween costumes…in advance?”
- Quote [18:18, Hunter’s Girlfriend]: “Yeah…I’m not showing her face for the fans to know what she looks like. I like keeping that side private.”
5. The Scorpion Incident: Ben’s Story
(~18:30)
- The episode’s highlight: Ben recounts being stung in the toe by a striped bark scorpion in his living room. He describes the pain, tracking the culprit, and researching risks (thanks to ChatGPT). He brought the squashed scorpion to the studio for show-and-tell.
- Quote [19:02, Ben]: “This is a true story. I got the scorpion. I killed him and brought him with me.”
- Quote [21:18, Ben]: “I get a house shoe, and I smash that dude…this is his remains.”
- The crew analyzes scorpion habits, risks to kids vs. adults, and prevention tips. They swap additional stories of stings, ER visits, and outdoor life where scorpions, snakes, spiders, and wasps make surprise appearances.
- Quote [22:46, Hunter]: “Look how easy—I’m definitely getting one of those Stopboxes.”
- Quote [24:44, Ben]: “No, he was just on the floor in the living room and you stepped on him?”
- Discussion on what attracts scorpions—mostly wood piles and hunting cabins—leads to more laughter and anxiety about what lives in their shoes or beds.
6. Fears, Survival, and Tall Tales
(~29:47)
- The crew rank their least favorite wildlife (snakes win for most), and discuss how encounters with critters change how you approach outdoor chores.
- Quote [31:22, Ben]: “My entire house—I’d burn it to the ground behind a snake.”
- Quote [33:21, Godwin]: “So I think this was a boy looking for love, which is probably what got him on the move.”
- They riff on scorpion gender, behavior, and the odds of infestations—plus brief biology lessons with plenty of banter.
7. Spiritual Application: Staying in the Light
(~53:12)
- Ben reflects on the episode as a spiritual metaphor, linking his scorpion sting to the importance of “walking in the light.”
- Quote [53:54, Ben]: “Whenever I turn the light on, it exposes the threat.”
- Quote [54:27, Hunter]: “And Jesus replied…‘I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions’…We got the authority of the Lord, figuratively, literally.”
- Discussion draws from Luke 10:19, as the team encourages listeners to seek spiritual protection and discernment.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Parenting:
- [05:34, Godwin]: “The good news is…the more you do this, the more you find out they're made of rubber.”
- [07:31, Ben]: “That boy’s first action on earth was urinating in his own mouth.”
- On Wildlife Encounters:
- [21:18, Ben]: “I get a house shoe, and I smash that dude…this is his remains.”
- [31:22, Ben]: “My entire house—I’d burn it to the ground behind a snake.”
- On Life Lessons:
- [53:54, Ben]: “Whenever I turn the light on, it exposes the threat.”
- [54:27, Hunter]: “And Jesus replied…‘I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions…’”
- On Louisiana Life:
- [13:47, Martin]: “North Kakalaki. Yeah.”
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Baby & Parenting Discussion: 01:03–07:30
- Potty Training & Kid Stories: 07:31–11:14
- Duck Stamp & Conservation Plug: 11:15–12:25
- Hunter’s Girlfriend & Halloween: 13:06–18:18
- Scorpion Sting Story Begins: 18:30
- Show-and-Tell with Scorpion: 19:33–21:59
- Wildlife Defense/Biology Deep Dive: 22:00–37:14
- Comparing Fears: Snakes, Scorpions, Spiders: 29:47–36:55
- Spiritual Application – Staying in the Light: 53:12–55:05
- Episode Wrap-Up: 56:07–57:12
Overall Tone
As always, the Duck Call Room blends down-home humor, relatable family chaos, wild animal adventures, and Christian wisdom. The crew’s good-natured teasing and storytelling shine, along with candid moments of gratitude for family, faith, and learning—even from life’s stings.
For more stories of the outdoors, family, and faith (with a hearty side of laughter), check out the full episode!