Exciting Mics Ep. 21 Summary

Podcast: Exciting Mics (Presented by Citizens)
Hosts: Reed Blankenship & Cooper DeJean
Episode: Eagles WIN vs Lions, Cooper DeJean's Interception, Cowboys Preview & More
Date: November 20, 2025

Episode Overview

Reed and Cooper ride the energy of a thrilling Sunday night victory over the Detroit Lions at home, break down key plays—especially Cooper's first regular season interception—and preview the monumental upcoming clash with the Dallas Cowboys. The pod blends gridiron insight with humor, locker room stories, Thanksgiving traditions, fan Q&As, style breakdowns, and even an unforgettable “Say Cheese” segment celebrating Eagles superfans.

Reed’s Big News & Locker Room Vibes

• Reed Announces He’s Going to Be a Girl Dad
  • [01:03] Reed: “I can finally let the cat out of the bag … I am going to be a dad.”
  • [01:13] “And especially a girl dad.”
  • Cooper razzes him about now having another human to take care of, “not just me anymore.”
  • The news explains Reed’s now-famous dance, the “Blanken Dip,” in the locker room.
  • [04:03] “That’s like my signature, though,” Reed says about his celebratory dance.

Lions Win Recap & Defensive Dominance

• The Primetime Atmosphere
  • [04:33] Cooper: “There’s nothing like [playing] at the Link.”
• Preference for Sunday vs. Monday Night Football
  • Both prefer Sunday night, with throwbacks to watching as kids.
• Brandon Graham’s Return
  • [05:55] Big moment for the team and the stadium.
  • [06:16] “The stadium went insane,” Cooper recalls.
• Lions Game Highlights
  • Facing a strong offense, the Eagles defense thrived, especially on 4th downs.
  • [07:38] Cooper: “You know, they went for it five times on fourth down.” (actually six, including a fake punt)
  • [08:19] Reed: “Back to back games with less than 10 points per game allowed.”
• Defensive Mentality
  • Playing for each other, not caring who gets the stat, just who gets the stop.
  • [07:25] Cooper: “No one cares who makes the play, as long as we’re making the plays, you know.”
  • [07:31] Reed: “Defense should play as just one mind and one body.”

Cooper’s First Regular Season Interception

• [08:44] Reed: “Speaking of picks, you got one. Thank goodness it finally came.”
• Celebration
  • The WWE-inspired “Sweet Chin Music” celebration (homage to Shawn Michaels), planned with teammate Quinion Mitchell.
  • [09:34] Cooper critiques his own celebration, wishing he’d “got on top for the pin.”
  • Regular season picks officially count for stats; playoff INTs do not.
• Team Focus
  • Both emphasize stats aren’t the main concern.
  • [10:55] Cooper: “That’s all that matters, you know?”
• Missed INTs & Defense Camaraderie
  • [12:34] Cooper: “Reed should add a pick, but unfortunately, who tipped it for him?”

Plays That Mattered Most

• Citizens Play that Mattered Most
  • [13:24] Reed: “The plays that mattered most was all the fourth down turnovers that we had.”
  • [13:34] Cooper: “Six fourth down stops, five on defense, one on Special teams ... huge.”

Game Balls

• Shoutouts
  • [14:31] Reed and Cooper give props to each other, especially for the interception.
  • Major praise for Quinion Mitchell (0 receptions allowed, 9.1 passer rating when targeted).
  • [15:29] Deuce Dory Jackson’s resilience after giving up an early TD.
  • [16:37] Whole defensive line mentioned: JD, Jalen Carter, BG, Morrow, Nolan.

Say Cheese Segment

• [17:32] “Say Cheese” celebrates fans’ social media posts.
  • This week’s winner: a fan eating an entire block of Cooper Sharp cheese at the Eagles game.
  • [19:21] Cooper: “I think that’s got to be our winner right there.”
  • Next week will have no show, but fans are encouraged to send in their Thanksgiving/Eagles squad photos.

Exciting Fits

• Locker Room Fashion Rundown
  • [22:04] Custom Cooper Cheese bomber jackets and custom shoes (Philly skyline/Cooper Cheese logo) for Cooper.
  • Reed: Pink camo, brown flared leather pants, and Air Forces.
  • Smitty: Retro look, colored cream pants, brown details, possibly a stylist.
  • Morrow: Stained jeans (“fashion statement”), green Goyard bag, Travis Scott shoes.
  • Nicobe Dean: Parachute pants look, “Baller Bulldogs” tee.
  • [25:04] Reed: “I’ll wear a dang sweatshirts all the time.”

Cowboys Preview

• Eagles vs. Cowboys Part 2
  • [26:46] Game will be in Dallas — both love playing there, but mention how hard it is to watch the famous stadium screen during play.
  • [27:38] Reed: “The atmosphere is loud, obviously. Fans are a little more ramped up for Dallas week.”
  • [28:08] BG (Brandon Graham) and his memorable anti-Dallas banter.
  • [29:09] Cooper: “They got two, you know, really, really talented receivers. CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens … playing teams twice, you get familiar but got to be ready for switch ups.”
  • [29:53] Cooper: “Dak’s leading the league … getting some MVP talks.”
• Preparation
  • Division game—will be physical, just like always.

Life, Thanksgiving & Traditions

• Thanksgiving Traditions & Favorite Foods
  • [33:57] Cooper’s family does prime rib.
  • Reed’s family goes for ham, turkey, sweet potato casserole, strawberry pretzel salad, mac ‘n cheese, and Hawaiian rolls.
  • Hosts debate normal vs. “Hawaiian” rolls.
• Running a Turkey Trot?
  • Both are firmly against the idea.
  • [36:17] Reed: “I ain’t doing it. I would never do that.”
• Signature Dishes
  • Reed: Mac and cheese or strawberry pretzel salad.
  • Cooper: Prime rib, mashed potatoes with gravy, and pumpkin pie (“I’m a big pumpkin pie guy,” [40:46]).
• Thanksgiving vs. Christmas Debate
  • Cooper admits his tree is already up, Reed says he now caves (“Yes, I am now Christmas throughout November.” [37:58])
  • Fun discussion about the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner (consensus: 12-3pm, with napping a must).
• Stuffing vs. Dressing Debate
  • [39:44] Reed: “It’s dressing.”
  • [39:46] Cooper: “It is not dressing, bro.”

Fan Q&A Highlights

• If You Were a Police Duo: Who’s the Good Cop, Who’s Bad? ([44:57])
  • Reed and Cooper go back and forth, Eva from Allentown settles it: Reed’s the good cop.
• Zombie Apocalypse Survival ([46:51])
  • Angela from Toronto: Who would survive longer? Reed says himself; Angela sides with Cooper because “he’s from a town with zero stoplights” and is fast.
  • Who dies first? BG (Brandon Graham)—too loud, “he’ll be talking trash to zombies.”
• Gas Station Road Trip Orders ([50:03])
  • Cooper: Sunflower seeds, Ritz Bits, white Gatorade, maybe a Casey’s breakfast pizza, Nerds Gummy Clusters.
  • Reed: Water, strawberry Gatorade, salted peanuts, Kit Kat, “Buc-ee’s brisket is phenomenal.”
  • Zach (fan): Lays BBQ and Red Bull.

Notable Quotes

• “That’s like my signature, though.” — Reed, on his dance move. [04:03]
• “No one cares who makes the play, as long as we’re making the plays, you know.” — Cooper [07:25]
• “It’s just one mind and one body.” — Reed, on defensive mentality [07:31]
• “First ever regular season interception … Finally on the board.”— Cooper [10:04]
• “Our D line up front, those guys monsters.” — Cooper [16:39]
• “Fans are a little more ramped up, riled up for Dallas week, I think.” — Cooper [27:43]
• “If it’s anything other than the walking dead zombies, go ahead and kill me.” — Reed [49:11]

Episode Structure & Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | Highlights | |-----------------------------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Reed’s Baby Announcement | 01:03 | Emotional, humorous—set tone for episode | | Primetime Win & Dance Breakdowns | 04:03–06:00 | Locker room energy, “Blanken Dip” dance | | Lions Defensive Recap | 06:46–08:19 | Focus on 4th down stops, team unity | | Cooper’s First Interception | 08:44–10:04 | WWE celebration, regular season stats | | Citizens Play that Mattered Most | 13:24 | Six 4th down stops (5 defense, 1 special teams) | | Game Ball Shoutouts | 14:26–17:29 | Mitchell, Jackson, DL praise | | Say Cheese Segment | 17:32–19:52 | Fan contests; eating a block of cheese | | Exciting Fits | 22:04–26:30 | Detailed walk-in fashion banter | | Cowboys Preview | 26:37–30:22 | Stadiums, key matchups, Dallas hype | | Thanksgiving Traditions | 33:57–40:00 | Food debates, family stories | | Fan Q&A | 44:27–51:41 | Pranks, zombies, snacks |

Memorable Moments

• Reed’s heartfelt baby announcement, with Cooper’s “Uncle Coop!” reaction.
• Laughter over the WWE pick-six celebration choreo.
• The great “stuffing vs. dressing” debate.
• Angela ruling Cooper would survive a zombie apocalypse longer.
• “Say Cheese” winner eating a block of Cooper Sharp at the Linc.

Takeaway

Authentic, funny, and full of love for the game and each other, Reed and Cooper let fans inside the locker room and holiday homes alike. Listeners are left juiced for the Cowboys rematch, entertained by the team’s camaraderie, and maybe craving a Thanksgiving plate—and a slice of prime rib.

Go Birds.

Next episode: December, after the short week for Black Friday’s game. Fans encouraged to submit questions and photos in the meantime.