Exciting Mics Ep. 18 Summary

Episode Title: Eagles WIN vs Giants, RB's Saquon & Tank SHINE, Cam Skattebo's Injury & More
Date: October 30, 2025
Hosts: Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean
Podcast: Exciting Mics

Overview

This week, Cooper and Reed revel in the Eagles’ dominant win over the Giants—snapping back in classic Kelly Green uniforms. The episode buzzes with the energy of a squad firing on all cylinders and camaraderie after a hard-fought victory. The duo digs deep into Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby’s breakout rushing performances, the defense’s statement day, locker room celebrations, red zone dominance, and a sincere conversation about Cam Skattebo’s injury. Off the field, they embrace their upcoming bye week and Halloween fun with stories, rankings, and a lighthearted wardrobe throwback. The episode wraps up with fan questions and reflections on jersey politics, reality show ideas, and more.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Eagles’ Statement Win Over the Giants

• Back-to-Back Wins and Vibes
  • “Got that dub. Back to back dubs heading into the bye week.” – Cooper (03:32)
  • The Eagles are thriving, not just getting revenge on the Giants but putting together a win that felt complimentary across all sides of the ball.
  • The Kelly Greens returned, igniting both the crowd and the team’s energy.
• Lockdown Defense and Stanky Leg Celebration
  • Five sacks, just 246 total yards allowed; both DBs note how the defense contained the Giants far better than the first matchup.
  • “We had a little dance circle in the end zone. … Then Reed steps in and does the stanky leg. I was dying laughing. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed that hard, bro.” – Cooper (07:23)
  • Instant team chemistry comes out through spontaneous celebrations and inside jokes.
• Running Back Tandem Shines
  • Saquon Barkley and “Tank” Bigsby each rush for 100+ yards—a rare and impressive feat.
  • Reed: “I have been a victim of that and I’m glad everybody got to see it in live action what [Tank] does, because he does that stuff in practice and it’s just… it’s insane.” (06:13)
• Receiving Corps Steps Up
  • Jahan’s clutch touchdown in AJ’s absence; Dallas Goedert’s two red zone TDs on National Tight Ends Day.

Locker Room Energy and Off-the-Field Camaraderie

• Kelly Green Magic & Home Crowd
  • “Boys are undefeated in the Kelly Greens… These are probably the sickest ones in the league, in my opinion.” – Cooper (10:38)
  • Both rave about the environment and wish the throwback uniforms were permanent.
• Team Culture and Celebrations
  • Impromptu sack-dance circles, inside jokes about “Stanky Leg," and memories of self-deprecating childhood Halloween costumes (see “Memorable Moments”).

The Downside: Injury and Empathy

• Cam Skattebo’s Injury
  • Sincere shout-outs to Cam after his tough injury, with mutual empathy for any player sidelined mid-season.
  • “No matter who it is, whether it’s our side or their side, it kind of just puts it into reality, like things like this can happen just like that.” – Reed (11:39)
  • The home crowd’s standing ovation for Cam is praised for its class.

Individual/Team Standouts — Week 8 Game Balls

• Given to:
  • Dallas Goedert (2 TDs, big National Tight Ends Day)
  • Smitty (stepping up for AJ Brown’s absence)
  • Jahan Dotson (clutch plays)
  • Saquon Barkley & Tank Bigsby (rushing dominance)
• “It’s always good when you can hand out a lot of game balls, you know? That means we were playing some good, good complimentary football.” – Cooper (13:55)

Bye Week Plans & Mid-Season Reset

• Full Chill Mode
  • Both hosts plan to unwind: family time, going back home, watching college football, and possibly tackling laundry and cooking.
  • “It’s more for like legit letting your body reset.” – Reed (17:12)
  • Hilarious banter about who (or whose spouse) does the house chores.
• Cereal and Home Cooking
  • Cooper’s “Coop’s Crunch” cereal gets a mention; Reed confesses he’s not a big cereal guy but is willing to try for his friend.

Fashion Segment: “Exciting Fits”

• Kicks off with playful commentary on players’ tunnel fits—retro jackets, Kelly Green jumpsuits, and Halloween flashbacks from their childhoods.
• Reed: “We look like gym teachers.” (23:02)
• Reed and Cooper roast themselves and their younger selves’ questionable eye black and costumes.

Halloween Q&A & Rankings

• Favorite candy:
  • Reed: “Probably Kit Kat.” (32:19)
  • Cooper: “Candy corn and peanuts…You just mix them together and put them in a bag.” (32:30)
• Most overrated: Tootsie Rolls and Three Musketeers.
• Favorite movies/characters: Michael Myers for Reed, Texas Chainsaw Massacre for Cooper (34:49)
• “I don’t like the ghosts and... No. Anything that could probably happen in real life and I see that, I’ll be tripping.” – Reed (35:20)
• Fun banter about haunted house survival, with both agreeing they’d hide behind the offensive line.

Fan Q&A

• Reality Show Proposals
  • Fan suggests Netflix reality shows for each co-host:
    • “Reed’s would be called probably a boy from Bama.” – Cooper (40:07)
    • “How to survive the Midwest with Cooper DeJean.” – Reed (40:34)
• Jersey Shop Politics
  • Hilarious call-out about Cooper’s jerseys dominating the youth pro shop and the injustice of “one white guy per shop”—much laughter and mutual ribbing.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Defensive Celebration (Dance Circle/Stanky Leg):
  • “We were celebrating… even though it didn’t count, but we thought it counted at the time. … Then Reed steps in and does the stanky leg. I was dying laughing.” – Cooper (07:23)
• On Tank Bigsby’s Running Style:
  • “He can… I don’t know. There’s very few people [who] can cut like that. He was running through everybody.” – Reed (06:25)
• On Kelly Green Uniforms:
  • “These are probably the sickest ones in the league, in my opinion.” – Cooper (10:46)
• On Cam Skattebo’s Injury:
  • “No matter who it is, you know, whether it’s our side or their side, it… kind of shakes you up a little bit because it kind of just puts it into reality.” – Reed (11:39)
• On Bye Week Vibes:
  • “You don’t really train during the bye week, do you?” – Reed
  • “I mean, I’ll probably lift once or do something slight, just to keep going…It’s more for like legit letting your body reset.” – Cooper & Reed (17:07)
• On Candy Corn and Peanuts:
  • Cooper: “You got to mix them together.”
  • Reed: “I’m so confused at this statement right now!” (32:42)
• On Netflix Reality Shows:
  • “A boy from Bama.” – Cooper naming Reed’s potential reality show (40:12)
  • “Just combine them and put ‘Exciting Whites’…trademark both our numbers on it.” – Cooper, on dual-jerseys (41:36)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Eagles’ Win Recap, Locker Room Vibes: 02:23 – 05:50
• Saquon & Tank’s Dominant Rushing: 05:52 – 07:01
• Defense, Sack Celebrations: 07:01 – 08:20
• Red Zone Offense & Dallas Goedert’s Big Day: 08:24 – 09:14
• Cam Skattebo Injury/Shoutout: 11:08 – 12:38
• Game Balls Handed Out: 12:38 – 13:55
• Bye Week Plans: 16:09 – 17:39
• Household Chores Comedy: 18:08 – 19:58
• Coop’s Crunch Cereal: 20:43 – 22:33
• Outfit/Fashion Throwback and Kid Pix: 22:38 – 27:32
• Halloween Rapid Fire, Candy & Movie Picks: 30:24 – 36:00
• Haunted House & Scary Movie Survival: 38:29 – 39:48
• Fan Q&A (Reality TV, Jersey Politics): 39:48 – 42:44

Tone & Signature Chemistry

The episode is a blend of unfiltered locker room banter and genuine insight, with Reed and Cooper’s camaraderie shining through every segment. Their seamless mix of football knowledge, self-deprecating humor, and relatable life stories—punctuated by a Midwestern/Southern authenticity—makes for an engaging listen for football diehards and casual fans alike.

Next Week:
The guys return refreshed from the bye, ready to tackle more on-field drama, off-field fun, and fan-driven Q&A on the next Exciting Mics. Go Birds!