Duck Call Room — Episode Summary

Episode: "We Shot Our Shot at Steve Harvey … He Shot Back"

Date: March 26, 2026
Hosts: Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, Phillip McMillan, Jacob Mayo

Main Theme & Purpose

This spirited episode centers on the Duck Commander crew’s hilarious antics and storytelling, with a special focus on a surprise: Steve Harvey has agreed (via social media) to join them for a future podcast episode. The team shares behind-the-scenes stories about reaching out to him, celebrates their shared hunting and Southern culture, discusses Si’s upcoming birthday plans, and muses on everything from cryptid sightings to the enduring appeal of game shows. The conversation is filled with charisma, nostalgia, friendly ribbing, and off-the-cuff wisdom—classic Duck Call Room style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Greetings, Wardrobe, and Life at the Honey Hole

• The show opens with playful teasing about the group’s fashion choices, Si’s “Easter Sunday” attire, and stories about hanging out at the "honey hole" (local store) (02:00-03:03).
• Si confesses to enjoying ordinary pleasures like chocolate bars and hush puppies, sparking discussions about comfort food (02:00-05:00).

2. If Si Ran the (Masters) Menu

• The group pokes fun at famous sports banquets and asks Si what his ideal celebratory meal would be:
  • Duck wraps and hush puppies (“with jalapeno peppers”), cheeseburger or filet mignon—no frills, just favorites (03:43-04:50).
  • For dessert, possibly "bread pudding from Benjamin's Steakhouse," which sparks a tangent about epic bread pudding, strong rum, and humorous family stories.
  • Notable quote:
    • Si: “My wife was a pig that night.” (06:04)
    • “You want it to-go? Master is this guy right here—travels with his own Styrofoam.” —Justin (06:52)

3. Si’s Upcoming (78th?) Birthday

• Laughs about Si’s age (“pushing the ball trying to get an extra year in”) and birthday traditions, including all-night karaoke (08:55-09:38).
• Debates break out about who’s actually the karaoke king, prompting more jokes about Si’s routines.

4. Steve Harvey Responds — The Big News

• The team excitedly recounts how, after months of social media outreach, Steve Harvey’s team agreed to do their podcast (10:16-15:00).
  • Highlights:
    • Group text erupts when Steve Harvey replies to Martin’s Instagram story:
      • “Hey, man, I think I will. I appreciate Y’all. Let’s do the podcast.” —Reaction from the crew at (12:38-12:51)
    • Excitement about choosing the right discussion topics for Harvey; calls for listeners to send in suggestions (13:09-14:34).
    • Martin jokes he’ll just “fangirl” and ask for a selfie.
    • Justin: “Sometimes you just shoot your shot, man. See where it lands.” (18:12)
• The group begins fantasizing: taking Steve fishing, dominoes, and speculating on his ability for trash talk.

5. Black Panther Sightings & Wild Woods Creatures

• The crew reviews an email about a supposed black panther sighting in Alabama (19:03-21:32), quickly debunked as likely a calf in the fog.
• Si details his own cryptid encounters: swears he saw weird creatures, likely river otters or bear cubs, while hunting (26:00-29:43).
  • Notable quote:
    • “All I can tell you, it was black and fast.” —Si (26:26)
• Tangents unfold about mangy coyotes, injured deer, and the possibility of black bears in Louisiana.

6. Humor, Game Shows, and Steve Harvey’s Legacy

• Jokes about Steve Harvey hosting everything—Family Feud, beauty pageants, and more (17:19-18:08; 30:24-31:42).
• The hosts discuss how Harvey’s wit is what makes Family Feud, relive favorite viral moments (like the “cupine” answer), and admit binge-watching the show (31:00-32:10).
  • Notable quote:
    • “Family Feud wouldn’t be worth 5 cents except for Steve Harvey.” —Si (31:03)
    • “One of my favorite things on social media is when I get caught in the algorithm of Family Feud mess ups.” —Justin (31:15)

7. Listener Emails & Funny Family Stories

• From cryptid sightings to a homemade “Lipton Tea Si” sticker from Western Illinois, the audience keeps the Duck Call Room mailbox lively (35:14-35:59).
• Justin shares a personal story of his son’s bathroom emergency in the yard and having to shovel “number two” out—a parenting first (36:04-37:06).
  • “That’s the first time I’ve had to shovel human feces out my yard.” —Justin (37:00)
• The panel continues to riff on classic family and parenting scenarios.

8. Deep Dives into Snacks, Bacon & Southern Eats

• Debates emerge over the best way to cook bacon—oven vs. griddle—and the logic behind naming meats: Why “beef” and not “cow”? (49:08-51:01)
  • “There’s never a time when you open a package of bacon that you shouldn’t just cook the whole thing.” —Justin (51:37)
• They trade tales about Si’s obsessive love of BLTs (“Don’t put no egg on it!”), and what happens when sandwich orders go wrong (52:09-54:46).

9. The Drone Conspiracy & Goofy Gadgets

• The group is both amused and mildly alarmed by an email about “mosquito drones”—mini spy gadgets the size of bugs (40:05-40:51).
• Si and Martin joke about government surveillance, GoPros in the duck blind, and all the fun to be had with “mosquito cameras.”

10. Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs

• Shoutout to “Emmett’s Bait Shop”—a kid in East Texas selling fishing tackle from a table, complete with entrepreneurial gumption and local flair (44:02-45:21).

11. Sign-Off with Scripture

• Si picks John 1:12, reflecting on faith and becoming a child of God (“He gave the right to become children of God…” John 1:12) (55:49-56:06).

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Si, on sharing bread pudding:
  • “My wife was a pig that night.” (06:04)
• Martin, on Steve Harvey’s message:
  • “When I saw it, I screamed … and Allison thought something was wrong.” (12:39)
• Si on getting surprised by eggs in his BLT:
  • “When I bit into it … there’s a foreign object now in my mouth, and I sprayed it across the room!” (54:49)
• On Steve Harvey’s presence:
  • “Family Feud wouldn’t be worth 5 cents except for Steve Harvey.” —Si (31:03)
• On never resealing bacon:
  • “Once I bust it out … that writes bacon.” —Justin (51:47)
• Si, about cryptid sightings:
  • “All I can tell you, it was black and fast.” (26:26)
• Reflecting on taking chances:
  • “Sometimes you just shoot your shot, man. See where it lands.” —Justin (18:12)
• Si, on government surveillance:
  • “You know what I do frequently? I just pull my pants down and give them the moon. Somebody’s going, hey you, checking up on me? Check this out.” (42:10)

Important Timestamps

• 03:43-05:03: Si’s “Masters meal”: duck wraps, hush puppies, and bread pudding
• 08:55-09:38: Si’s (possibly 78th?) birthday traditions and karaoke
• 10:16-15:00: Steve Harvey responds, crew plans for his visit
• 19:03-21:32: Black panther sighting in Alabama debunked
• 26:00-29:43: Si’s cryptid/hunting encounters
• 31:03-32:10: Family Feud, Steve Harvey as best game show host
• 36:04-37:06: Story about shoveling son’s “number two” out of the yard
• 44:02-45:21: Young entrepreneur Emmett’s Bait Shop
• 49:08-52:12: The great bacon debate and meat-naming logic
• 55:49-56:06: Bible verse John 1:12 shared as a sign-off

Summary

This episode captures the heart of Duck Call Room: camaraderie, quick wit, family culture, and Southern storytelling. The big event is their successful “shot” at securing Steve Harvey as a guest, prompting jokes, excitement, and listener participation for upcoming conversation topics. Along the way, the show is dotted with classic Duck Commander humor: cryptid musings, offbeat emails, food debates, memorable moments from family and TV, and a generous helping of faith and gratitude.

For fans, this episode is a lively ride through the everyday laughs, memorable one-liners, and big news you’d expect from the Duck Call Room—now with a shot of Steve Harvey on the horizon.