Uncle Si Shares the Vietnam Moment He Thought Was the End

Uncle Si re-creates a chilling Vietnam moment when he braced himself for what he believed was imminent combat, only to later realize the situation was not at all what he thought. Rucker opens up about his nerves ahead of a trip to Africa and admits he’s still amazed Uncle Sam handed a passport to an ex-con, which earns him a more relentless ribbing than usual from John-David. Martin briefly steps away from Si’s spiraling theories and hands over the reins to Hunter from Kentucky, a young man the guys have been covering with prayer for months. Duck Call Room #518 is sponsored by: https://trybeef.com/duck — Get 10% off your first TriTails box straight from their ranch to your door. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/DUCK. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. https://preborn.com/duck or dial #250 and say the keyword BABY — Just $28 can help save a life! https://www.mypillow.com/duck — Get the best deals on all MyPillow's products, including the classic MyPillow for just $17.98, with code DUCK at checkout! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si celebrates being old enough to sit back and rewatch “Gunsmoke” for the hundredth time, leaving the boys to their own devices. Justin Martin’s new fitness tracker starts revealing more than he expected, prompting him to open up about sleep habits, hidden data, and what it was like growing up as the “husky” kid his whole life. John-David runs through his ever-expanding list of irrational fears, from flying to swimming, while Phillip laments the lost footage of his mid-80s breakdancing crew, The Siberian Breakers. Duck Call Room episode #517 is sponsored by: https://drinkag1.com/duck — Get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order when you use our link! https://donewithdebt.com — Start building the life you deserve and talk with one of their strategists today. It’s FREE! https://homeserve.com — Help protect your home systems and your wallet for a little as $4.99/month! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin’s birthday gift immediately has Uncle Si’s Big Brother paranoia spiraling out of control. John-David mines Si’s vast resource of home remedies for all sorts of embarrassing personal problems, but his and Phillip’s beard-growth suggestion may be a step too far. Si reminds everyone of the trigger-happy self-defense clause he works into all his contracts, and the boys lift up a young lady in prayer who was recently faced with a difficult diagnosis. Duck Call Room episode #516 is sponsored by: https://coastpay.com/duck — Get free gas for a day when you get started with our link! https://nutrafol.com — Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you use promo code DUCK at checkout! https://helixsleep.com/duck — Get 27% off sitewide and make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! https://www.mypillow.com/duck — Get the best deals on all MyPillow's products, including the classic MyPillow for just $17.98, with code DUCK at checkout! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Luke unintentionally shows up dressed in the EXACT same clothes as Uncle Si, sparking jokes that he’s becoming Si’s mini-me. Si gives Jacob a master class in bluffing your opponent, and Martin discovers that kids' toys are way cooler and more useful than they used to be. John Luke looks back on growing up under Phil Robertson’s zero-supervision philosophy, where kids had full access to dangerous tools and it’s honestly a miracle anyone survived. The boys can’t believe John Luke once got dumped for being so good at hunting his then-girlfriend couldn’t handle it. Duck Call Room episode #515 is sponsored by: https://Quo.com/DUCK — Try Quo for FREE plus get 20% off your first 6 months using this link https://tecovas.com/duck — Get 10% off when you sign up for email and texts. https://rocketmoney.com/duck — Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster! https://covepure.com/duck — Get $200 off for a limited time if you use our link! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Godwin kicks off the episode with the long-awaited announcement that he’s officially a grandpa to twins, sending the whole room into celebration mode. Martin follows up by sharing the hard-earned wisdom he’s picked up raising twins of his own, offering equal parts honesty and encouragement. John-David and Uncle Si then reflect on the quiet strength of mothers and what it reveals when their children’s lives are on the line. The boys swap favorite winter comfort foods and remind listeners that grace belongs right alongside any New Year’s resolutions. Duck Call Room episode #514 is sponsored by: https://factormeals.com/duck50off — Get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year with code duck50off. *Terms and conditions apply https://buyraycon.com/duckOPEN — Get 20% off sitewide and crush your new year goals with Raycon! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code DUCK at https://shopmando.com/! #mandopod https://smartcredit.com/duck — Get your 7-day trial for just $1 right now! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si preps for a new year by roasting 2025, teasing his very non-romantic midnight plans, and getting hopelessly confused about whether the Black Eyed Peas are food, music, or leftovers. John Luke steers the conversation toward reflection and hope, drawing out what Si wants to leave behind and what he’s carrying into 2026. Martin winces as his twins learn a painful bathroom lesson, and John-David gets completely lost but engaged in the flood of Spotify and YouTube Wrapped stats listeners are sending. Duck Call Room episode #513 is sponsored by: https://homeserve.com — Help protect your home systems and your wallet for a little as $4.99/month! https://drinkag1.com/duck — Get the welcome kit, a Morning Person hat, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, a AG1 Flavor Sampler and you’ll get to try their new sleep supplement AGZ for free https://fastgrowingtrees.com/duck — Get 15% off your next purchase with code DUCK at checkout! https://www.mypillow.com/duck — Get the best deals with MyPillow’s After Christmas Sale with code DUCK at checkout! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willie’s snowy road-trip panic sets the tone as he’s convinced he’s writing his obituary by text, and Uncle Si tries to pry Willie’s financial secrets out of his assistant Chad with zero success. The boys dive into McRib mishaps, stinky cheeses, and Si proudly predicts Jep’s son to be a sports superstar in the making. John-David wishes for a Hawaiian Punch fountain, but Martin is all about making it to the level of owning a home urinal. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si calls Miss Kay to check in on her, only to catch her mid–procedure with zero patience to spare. She’s back to her fiery, unfiltered self, retelling the infamous story of the Christmas Eve house fire that Phil “fixed” with a chainsaw before heading straight to the duck blind. John Luke gives an update on expecting twins and jokes about big-family chaos, Martin tries to talk him into a vasectomy, and John-David gives a shoutout to baby Oakley, a NICU miracle. Si offers a heartfelt prayer for listeners walking through both joy and hardship this season. Duck Call Room episode #511 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/duck or dial #250 and say the keyword BABY — Just $28 can help save a life! https://puretalk.com/duck — Through your generosity, PureTalk was able to donate over half a million dollars to America’s Warrior Partnership! https://www.mypillow.com/duck — Get the standard size MyPillow for only $14.98 with promo code DUCK at checkout and give the gift of MyPillow this Christmas! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncle Si shares some jaw-dropping family lore, including the deadly Robertson shootout that split the kin, the hot-pepper torture his cousins put him through as a baby, and the claim his aunt was practically a circus-ready bearded lady. Martin can’t get over how mean the Robertson kids were back then, and Phillip is finally ready to retire his Santa suit at the children’s home where he’s worked for 30 years. The boys celebrate John-David officially stepping into the career his 17-year-old self once dreamed about as he’s invited back to his alma mater to speak at Career Day. Duck Call Room episode #510 is sponsored by: https://donewithdebt.com — Start building the life you deserve and talk with one of their strategists today. It’s FREE! https://drinkag1.com/duck — Get the welcome kit, a Morning Person hat, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, a AG1 Flavor Sampler and you’ll get to try their new sleep supplement AGZ for free https://puretalk.com/duck — Through your generosity, PureTalk was able to donate over half a million dollars to America’s Warrior Partnership! https://www.mypillow.com/duck — Get the standard size MyPillow for only $14.98 with promo code DUCK at checkout and give the gift of MyPillow this Christmas! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Godwin enters the home stretch before entering Grandpa-ville, and Martin relives the chaotic moment a child’s shotgun went rogue and nearly took him out. John-David is over the moon about the wild goose that exploded through a UPS driver’s windshield and somehow flew away, while Si goes from omelet debates to life advice in record time, dropping his signature line about what to do when your life totally stinks. Plus, Phil’s no-shower and “space beam” theories get reality-checked. Duck Call Room episode #509 is sponsored by: For 20% off your order, head to https://Reliefband.com and use code DUCK. https://www.factormeals.com/duck50off — Get 50% off your first box right now when you use code duck50off at checkout! https://tecovas.com/duck — Get 10% off when you sign up for email and texts. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices