Son of a Boy Dad #355: "Chicken of the Tree"
Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Rone, Harry (Lil Sasquatch), Francis
Produced by: Barstool Sports
Main Theme and Purpose
This episode finds the “Son of a Boy Dad” trio back together for a remote recording, with conversations spanning wildlife chaos in Florida, “manly” education for the recently college-dropped Lil Sasquatch, eating wild game, egregious rat encounters, gaming culture (including professional streaming and team management), and airline status drama. The tone is irreverent, laid-back, and full of friendly ribbing and offbeat storytelling.
Episode Highlights and Key Discussion Points
1. Wildlife Chaos & Floridian Adventures (01:36 – 07:24)
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Francis Updates from Florida: Francis describes his family's Florida bungalow after hurricanes and their battle with rampant mating iguanas.
- The local "iguana guy" nonchalantly says:
“Yeah, I got three of them over there already… I shoot them.”
(Francis, 02:28) - Florida’s wild boar problem at a golf course leads to grisly stories of caged boar executions and a gourmet boar specialist who “cleans up their diet” with acorns before killing them for improved taste.
- The local "iguana guy" nonchalantly says:
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Wild Game as Cuisine:
- Ron notes:
“There’s some island nations that enjoy iguana on a spit…Chicken of the tree.”
(Ron, 07:19) - Discussion morphs into the oddity of referring to iguanas as “chicken of the tree” and what animals most deserve those titles.
- Ron notes:
Notable Quote:
“Florida is ruthless.”
(Francis, 03:40)
2. Sick Days, Kids, and Immunity (08:52 – 12:24)
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Roan’s Viral Ordeal:
- Roan recounts a devastating 24-hour illness he and his family endured:
“It was probably the hardest day I’ve had in ten years.”
(Ron, 10:01)
- Roan recounts a devastating 24-hour illness he and his family endured:
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On Parental Sickness:
- Jokes about how children are “smallpox blankets of sickness” and predictions that as a parent, you’re doomed to be sick forever.
- Discussion of flu shots:
“No, I believe in them so strongly and I never get them… That’s why I know they work.”
(Harry, 11:47)
3. Rat Encounters & Urban Plagues (16:12 – 19:31)
- Rats in Chicago vs. NYC:
- Rone compares Chicago’s bold, “doughy” rats to more evasive New York rats, describing a rat riding on his foot like “trying to get onto a train in India.”
- Harry commiserates, sharing his own close encounters:
“The weight is shocking. It’s ten pounds easily… weight of a cat.”
(Harry, 17:07)
4. College Stories, Mouse Hunts, and Video Game Prodigies (18:33 – 24:41)
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DIY Mouse Blowgun:
- Francis' college roommate engineered a blow dart gun to hunt dorm mice, channeling “tribesman” skills.
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Professional Gamer Insight:
- Discussing Francis playing golf with Daltoosh, a famed Apex Legends streamer:
“He played 17 hours a day for three months. By the next rankings, he was number one in the world.”
(Francis, 23:23)
- Discussing Francis playing golf with Daltoosh, a famed Apex Legends streamer:
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Gaming Skill vs. Dedication:
- Reflects on the athleticism required for elite gaming, the difference between pros and enthusiasts, and the streaming economy.
- Francis teases Harry:
“I’ll tell you what I learned, Harry. I don’t think you have it.”
(Francis, 20:17)
5. Esports Teams, Streaming, and the Barstool ‘Bush’ Team (24:41 – 40:14)
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Apex, Call of Duty, and Streaming Culture:
- Nuances that make shooter games popular—game reputation, fun, and the allure of skins. (“If you play as the chicken from Family Guy!” – Ron, 25:01)
- Discusses Bush team’s participation in major Call of Duty tournaments, challenges convincing players to buy into the “content side” (streaming povs), and speculation about team loyalty versus business priorities.
- “You guys are the Savannah Bananas of esports.” (Francis, 39:02)
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Streaming as a Career:
- The potential for funny, non-pro streamers to gain an audience:
“You just wear a wig and sunglasses or something, you’re good to go.”
(Ron, 30:57)
- The potential for funny, non-pro streamers to gain an audience:
6. Grift Culture & Motivation Gurus (28:27 – 44:56)
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Grant Cardone, 10x, and Red Pill Conferences:
- The crew lampoons self-help and hustle culture, dissecting grifter personalities and their devoted, usually already-fit, followers.
- Francis:
“He’s like a supreme apex predator grifter…”
(Ron, 28:38)
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Motivational Speaker Parody:
- Debates authenticity and “bottoming out” as motivational narrative.
- Francis, wryly:
“I guess the way for me to go forward is to start taking serious drugs.”
(Francis, 46:44)
7. Firefighter Fandom, Childhood Heroes, and First Responder Adulation (47:32 – 51:18)
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Roan’s Love Affair with Firefighters:
- Ron admits to “slobbing on the knob” of NYC firefighters, mimicking them, and idolizing the profession.
- Francis quips:
“I’m the same way with black people. And God help me if I ever meet a black firefighter.”
(Francis, 47:58)
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Hardcore Firefighting Life:
- Contrasting city firefighters (“they can win!”) with the uphill, “never win” grind of forest firefighters.
8. Rats, Disney World Loopholes, and Childhood Autograph Hounding (68:41 – 75:11)
- Disney Fast Pass 'Scam':
- Reports that families used to rent out special needs kids so tourists could skip lines at Disney, described as a "win-win-win" and “the most victimless crime that’s ever existed.”
- Autograph-Seeking as a Kid:
- Francis story:
“I have like 11 autographs on an authentic LeBron James jersey from a Cavs team that meant nothing. And the only one missing is the guy whose jersey it is.”
(Francis, 72:57)
- Francis story:
9. Airline Wars: Delta vs. United (93:13 – 103:34)
- Status Match, Fleet Battles, and Lounge Hot Takes:
- Detailed, passionate, and comedic debate over the ins and outs of Delta’s diamond status, United’s Premier 1K, route map differences, and lounge amenities.
- “All I know is, at United, they have a much better fleet.” (Harry, 95:41)
- “$28,000 to hit diamond!” (Ron, 97:45)
- “You can’t even get a diamond for less…” (Francis, 101:45)
10. Miscellaneous & Closing Bits (105:00+)
- Tech, AI, and the End of Ball:
- “AI will either go away and always just be a search engine or the world will end for real.” (Harry, 86:51)
- Furniture Woes and Brunch Anxiety:
- Francis shares stories from brunch with Jeff D. Lowe and food-related FOMO.
- Personal Anecdotes:
- Dealing with mice, vertical monitor setups, streaming ergonomics, and friend Bo's disciplined military mannerisms.
- Family Interruptions & Outro:
- As Francis’ dad beckons him for holiday plans, the group wraps up, joking about running overtime and the “dad energy” of watching TV in computer chairs.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Iguana Guy:
“I shoot them.” (Francis, 02:28)
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On Chicago Rats:
“It’s like dropping gak on your boot.” (Ron, 18:10)
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On Streaming:
“You get off and you feel sick…like I’m an OnlyFans girl.” (Harry, 31:27)
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On Motivation Gurus:
“He’s like a supreme apex predator grifter…” (Ron, 28:38)
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Video Game Athlete Reality:
“His story is pretty cool actually…A little bit like being an athlete…” (Francis, 20:57)
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Firefighter Admiration:
“I just want to surround myself with firefighters and cops.” (Ron, 47:39)
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Parental Sickness:
“Kids can bring untold sickness, smallpox blankets of sickness…” (Ron, 10:21)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Wildlife & Florida Stories: 01:36 – 07:24
- Rone’s Sickness & Family Health Talk: 08:52 – 12:24
- Chicago Rat Saga: 16:12 – 19:31
- Gaming & Streaming, Esports Insight: 20:01 – 40:14
- Motivational Speakers & Hustle Culture: 28:27 – 44:56
- Firefighter Fandom: 47:32 – 51:18
- Disney Special Needs ‘Hack’: 68:41 – 69:57
- Francis’ LeBron Autograph Quest: 70:00 – 74:16
- Airline Status Wars: 93:13 – 103:34
This episode encapsulates the distinctive chaos of “Son of a Boy Dad”—offbeat life vignettes, gaming culture, city life gripes, and a stream of bits that range from biting to heartfelt. There’s no overarching “lesson”—just an ongoing, comedic “education” in being a guy, with equal parts absurdity and authenticity.
