1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,970 (female announcer)   Production funding   for Sports Files is made 2 00:00:02,970 --> 00:00:04,338 possible in part by... 3 00:00:04,338 --> 00:00:07,007 (male narrator)   Infiniti of Memphis has   moved to Germantown 4 00:00:07,007 --> 00:00:10,277 road just half mile north of   Wolfchase Galleria and is proud 5 00:00:10,277 --> 00:00:13,580 to support WKNO for its quality   broadcasting and service to our 6 00:00:13,580 --> 00:00:14,581 to our community. 7 00:00:14,581 --> 00:00:16,783 Quality and service --   No wonder Infiniti of Memphis 8 00:00:16,783 --> 00:00:18,785 feels at home on WKNO. 9 00:00:27,494 --> 00:00:30,030 - My guest today on Sports Files is Coby Cotton, 10 00:00:30,030 --> 00:00:33,333 part of the Internet sensation sports entertainment group, 11 00:00:33,333 --> 00:00:34,334 Dude Perfect. 12 00:00:34,334 --> 00:00:39,339 [theme music] 13 00:00:51,585 --> 00:00:53,587 Six years ago in College Station, 14 00:00:53,587 --> 00:00:57,824 Texas, attending Texas A&M, twin brothers Coby and Cory Cotton, 15 00:00:57,824 --> 00:01:00,761 Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones and Tyler Toney, 16 00:01:00,761 --> 00:01:03,196 all former high school basketball players, 17 00:01:03,196 --> 00:01:06,900 began filming trick shots and started posting them on YouTube. 18 00:01:06,900 --> 00:01:09,970 As Coby would tell me, they were just college roommates having a 19 00:01:09,970 --> 00:01:11,338 little fun. 20 00:01:11,338 --> 00:01:14,274 Well that little fun has turned into a phenomenon. 21 00:01:14,274 --> 00:01:16,977 The group, Dude Perfect, is now a huge 22 00:01:16,977 --> 00:01:18,612 sports entertainment group. 23 00:01:18,612 --> 00:01:21,148 They have appeared on shows like Good Morning America, 24 00:01:21,148 --> 00:01:24,184 they have worked with stars from the sports world such as Russell 25 00:01:24,184 --> 00:01:27,354 Wilson, and stage and screen, and they have been viewed over a 26 00:01:27,354 --> 00:01:29,389 billion times on YouTube. 27 00:01:29,389 --> 00:01:31,325 A billion times! 28 00:01:31,325 --> 00:01:34,094 Now the guys from Dude Perfect, are about to embark on their own 29 00:01:34,094 --> 00:01:36,997 television show on CMT. 30 00:01:36,997 --> 00:01:39,700 27-year-old Coby Cotton, one of the twins, 31 00:01:39,700 --> 00:01:42,803 took some time out of a hectic schedule to chat with me at a 32 00:01:42,803 --> 00:01:45,939 recent appearance in Memphis at the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid. 33 00:01:45,939 --> 00:01:48,408 The crowds to see Dude Perfect were huge, 34 00:01:48,408 --> 00:01:51,144 with most of their fan base being children. 35 00:01:51,144 --> 00:01:53,680 Today Coby Cotton joins me to talk about the rise of Dude 36 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:55,916 Perfect, their allegiance of fans, 37 00:01:55,916 --> 00:01:59,086 and how they develop those jaw dropping trick shots. 38 00:01:59,086 --> 00:02:02,055 And it's next on Sports Files. 39 00:02:02,055 --> 00:02:12,232 [country music] 40 00:02:12,232 --> 00:02:13,500 Coby, it's great to have you on the show. 41 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:14,301 - Thank you very much. 42 00:02:14,301 --> 00:02:15,068 Appreciate it. 43 00:02:15,068 --> 00:02:16,069 Glad to be here. 44 00:02:16,069 --> 00:02:17,070 - Thank you so much. 45 00:02:17,070 --> 00:02:18,071 This is unbelievable. 46 00:02:18,071 --> 00:02:20,073 First of all, you're here in Memphis at Bass Pro Shop. 47 00:02:20,073 --> 00:02:23,110 The kids and kids and parents and parents, 48 00:02:23,110 --> 00:02:29,049 they were waiting in line to get autographs and to get selfies 49 00:02:29,049 --> 00:02:30,050 and all that. 50 00:02:30,050 --> 00:02:31,084 It's absolutely amazing. 51 00:02:31,084 --> 00:02:33,086 You have to pinch yourself sometimes? 52 00:02:33,086 --> 00:02:34,087 - We are very honored. 53 00:02:34,087 --> 00:02:37,057 It's really cool to show up at this and obviously Dale Jr. was 54 00:02:37,057 --> 00:02:38,058 here which is awesome. 55 00:02:38,058 --> 00:02:42,129 But I mean, we had so many kids and families and high school 56 00:02:42,129 --> 00:02:44,131 students and college students come out. 57 00:02:44,131 --> 00:02:45,532 I mean, truly, truly humbling. 58 00:02:45,532 --> 00:02:46,533 Really, really cool. 59 00:02:46,533 --> 00:02:48,535 It was a blast for us to meet them. 60 00:02:48,535 --> 00:02:50,537 - Six years now, right, since you've started. 61 00:02:50,537 --> 00:02:51,538 How many views? 62 00:02:51,538 --> 00:02:53,607 - We just crossed a billion views. 63 00:02:53,607 --> 00:02:55,175 - A billion views! 64 00:02:55,175 --> 00:02:56,176 - Pretty insane. 65 00:02:56,176 --> 00:02:57,611 - It really is. 66 00:02:57,611 --> 00:02:59,012 Did it start on a whim? 67 00:02:59,012 --> 00:03:01,081 You just wanted to have a little fun. 68 00:03:01,081 --> 00:03:03,083 How did y'all start at Texas A&M? 69 00:03:03,083 --> 00:03:05,085 - So, we were all roommates at Texas A&M. 70 00:03:05,085 --> 00:03:07,087 We all met through a Bible Study there. 71 00:03:07,087 --> 00:03:09,089 We had a grass backyard, you know, typical. 72 00:03:09,089 --> 00:03:11,091 And we had a   basketball goal back there. 73 00:03:11,091 --> 00:03:12,092 So, we were just playing horse. 74 00:03:12,092 --> 00:03:14,094 And one of the guys,   Tyler, told Garrett, 75 00:03:14,094 --> 00:03:16,196 "Hey man, I bet you a Jimmy   Johns sandwich I can make a hook 76 00:03:16,196 --> 00:03:17,264 shot from behind the tree." 77 00:03:17,264 --> 00:03:18,265 And he nailed it. 78 00:03:18,265 --> 00:03:20,267 And all of a sudden we're   trying to top each other. 79 00:03:20,267 --> 00:03:21,268 We're videoing each other. 80 00:03:21,268 --> 00:03:23,837 We put a little video together   and launched it and it took off. 81 00:03:23,837 --> 00:03:26,606 (Greg)   Yeah, the video end   of it because first of all, 82 00:03:26,606 --> 00:03:28,608 the trick shots are hard enough. 83 00:03:28,608 --> 00:03:30,610 But to make sure   the video is right, 84 00:03:30,610 --> 00:03:32,612 that you get the shot,   that you don't miss the shot. 85 00:03:32,612 --> 00:03:33,613 How tough was that? 86 00:03:33,613 --> 00:03:35,615 (Coby)   Yeah, it's an   important piece of it. 87 00:03:35,615 --> 00:03:37,617 We tell people a lot   of times, you know, 88 00:03:37,617 --> 00:03:41,521 we're videographers as much as   we are entertainers or athletes. 89 00:03:41,521 --> 00:03:43,557 You know, it's definitely   important to make sure to video 90 00:03:43,557 --> 00:03:45,926 it the right way or else it's   not that interesting for people. 91 00:03:45,926 --> 00:03:47,928 (Greg)   Alright, so you   do the first one. 92 00:03:47,928 --> 00:03:48,929 You post it. 93 00:03:48,929 --> 00:03:50,897 Do you get immediate reaction? 94 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:53,867 (Coby)   So, we posted it   and shared it on Facebook. 95 00:03:53,867 --> 00:03:55,869 Post it on YouTube and share it on Facebook. 96 00:03:55,869 --> 00:03:57,871 And all of our friends seemed to really get a kick out of it. 97 00:03:57,871 --> 00:03:58,872 I don't know what it was. 98 00:03:58,872 --> 00:03:59,873 It grew from there. 99 00:03:59,873 --> 00:04:02,309 And two mornings later, my brother woke up to a call at 100 00:04:02,309 --> 00:04:04,511 6:30 in the morning from Good Morning America. 101 00:04:04,511 --> 00:04:06,513 And they wanted to show it that morning. 102 00:04:06,513 --> 00:04:08,515 And we, of course, were just running through the college 103 00:04:08,515 --> 00:04:09,516 house freaking out. 104 00:04:09,516 --> 00:04:11,785 You know, thinking, oh, it'll never get better than this. 105 00:04:11,785 --> 00:04:13,787 And that video just kept growing. 106 00:04:13,787 --> 00:04:14,788 And so, we made another one. 107 00:04:14,788 --> 00:04:17,290 And low and behold, people continue to enjoy them. 108 00:04:17,290 --> 00:04:19,826 - Did you think it was a real call from Good Morning America 109 00:04:19,826 --> 00:04:20,827 or a prankster? 110 00:04:20,827 --> 00:04:22,829 - We definitely thought it was a prank call at first, 111 00:04:22,829 --> 00:04:23,830 for sure. 112 00:04:23,830 --> 00:04:24,831 - That is amazing. 113 00:04:24,831 --> 00:04:26,833 And your brother, by the way, a twin, right? 114 00:04:26,833 --> 00:04:27,834 - Twin brother, Cory. 115 00:04:27,834 --> 00:04:29,836 - There was originally six of you and now there's five. 116 00:04:29,836 --> 00:04:30,837 - Correct. 117 00:04:30,837 --> 00:04:31,838 So, we had another friend. 118 00:04:31,838 --> 00:04:32,839 Great guy, Sean. 119 00:04:32,839 --> 00:04:34,841 He actually decided to become a doctor. 120 00:04:34,841 --> 00:04:36,843 So, highly encourage what he did. 121 00:04:36,843 --> 00:04:37,844 Great decision. 122 00:04:37,844 --> 00:04:39,846 And he still lives in Dallas, still a good buddy of ours. 123 00:04:39,846 --> 00:04:42,182 Don't get to see him as much as I'd like to. 124 00:04:42,182 --> 00:04:43,283 - Alright, so it takes off. 125 00:04:43,283 --> 00:04:45,285 People are starting to view this thing. 126 00:04:45,285 --> 00:04:46,620 You go on Good Morning America. 127 00:04:46,620 --> 00:04:47,988 Now what happens? 128 00:04:47,988 --> 00:04:51,591 - So, they aired it on Good Morning America. 129 00:04:51,591 --> 00:04:54,060 Then we made the ranch video was our next video. 130 00:04:54,060 --> 00:04:55,295 People really enjoyed that one. 131 00:04:55,295 --> 00:05:25,358 [upbeat instrumental music] 132 00:05:25,358 --> 00:05:26,693 And then the video   that really took 133 00:05:26,693 --> 00:05:29,296 off was the world's   longest shot at Kyle Field, 134 00:05:29,296 --> 00:05:31,464 which is Texas   A&M's football stadium. 135 00:05:31,464 --> 00:05:33,466 And Tyler just went   up to the third deck. 136 00:05:33,466 --> 00:05:35,468 Of course, we had to ask them permission. 137 00:05:35,468 --> 00:05:37,470 But A&M let us in, which is awesome. 138 00:05:37,470 --> 00:05:38,471 And Tyler went up there. 139 00:05:38,471 --> 00:05:40,473 And after a few tries, nailed the shot, 140 00:05:40,473 --> 00:05:42,475 which became the world's longest basketball shot. 141 00:05:42,475 --> 00:05:44,477 - Coby, I've got to be honest with you because I remember 142 00:05:44,477 --> 00:05:45,478 seeing that video. 143 00:05:45,478 --> 00:05:46,746 People here in Memphis.. 144 00:05:46,746 --> 00:05:49,616 I'm in the local media so people   were looking at this going, 145 00:05:49,616 --> 00:05:50,617 "What are you thinking?" 146 00:05:50,617 --> 00:05:52,052 I'm skeptical. 147 00:05:52,052 --> 00:05:54,054 I said there's no way this is real. 148 00:05:54,054 --> 00:05:55,355 Trick photography. 149 00:05:55,355 --> 00:05:58,024 I'm always skeptical of things on YouTube. 150 00:05:58,024 --> 00:05:59,426 I shouldn't be maybe. 151 00:05:59,426 --> 00:06:00,627 Obviously this was real. 152 00:06:00,627 --> 00:06:03,763 And it's amazing that you did it in a few attempts. 153 00:06:03,763 --> 00:06:05,265 It wasn't a thousand attempts. 154 00:06:05,265 --> 00:06:08,268 - It took us about a half hour to make that shot. 155 00:06:08,268 --> 00:06:09,269 We had four basketballs. 156 00:06:09,269 --> 00:06:11,838 So, it took a little bit of time to get them back up 157 00:06:11,838 --> 00:06:12,839 to the third deck. 158 00:06:12,839 --> 00:06:15,108 - What's been the biggest challenge that you guys have had 159 00:06:15,108 --> 00:06:17,110 as far as doing one of these tricks? 160 00:06:17,110 --> 00:06:20,780 - We did one out of a slingshot. 161 00:06:20,780 --> 00:06:23,717 So, we had a tree that was at our ranch 162 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:25,352 or Tyler's family's ranch. 163 00:06:25,352 --> 00:06:26,353 We cut down a tree. 164 00:06:26,353 --> 00:06:27,354 We planted another one. 165 00:06:27,354 --> 00:06:29,356 But we cut down a   tree and built it. 166 00:06:29,356 --> 00:06:30,957 It had the natural Y shape. 167 00:06:30,957 --> 00:06:34,494 And so we used elastic cords and   built a slingshot with a duct 168 00:06:34,494 --> 00:06:35,562 tape pouch. 169 00:06:35,562 --> 00:06:38,865 And it was so hard to get it all   right because the ball came out 170 00:06:38,865 --> 00:06:39,866 of the pouch differently. 171 00:06:39,866 --> 00:06:41,868 It was just crazy   how tough it was. 172 00:06:41,868 --> 00:06:42,869 But we stuck with it. 173 00:06:42,869 --> 00:06:44,871 Determination and finally got it done. 174 00:06:44,871 --> 00:06:45,872 So, it was neat. 175 00:06:45,872 --> 00:06:46,873 Pays off! 176 00:06:46,873 --> 00:06:48,875 - It really does in more ways than one. 177 00:06:48,875 --> 00:06:51,244 But how do you come up with the ideas and is it all of you 178 00:06:51,244 --> 00:06:52,312 coming up with the ideas? 179 00:06:52,312 --> 00:06:54,814 - So, I've got to give Tyler a lot of credit on the ideas. 180 00:06:54,814 --> 00:06:56,816 So, he comes up with quite a few of them. 181 00:06:56,816 --> 00:06:57,817 His mind is a strange place. 182 00:06:57,817 --> 00:06:59,819 I don't know how he comes up with these ideas. 183 00:06:59,819 --> 00:07:02,722 But he says he can play an idea through his YouTube mind and see 184 00:07:02,722 --> 00:07:04,724 if it'll be entertaining or not. 185 00:07:04,724 --> 00:07:06,726 So, we have a whiteboard now where we write them all down and 186 00:07:06,726 --> 00:07:07,727 hang on to the good ones. 187 00:07:07,727 --> 00:07:09,863 - How often do you try one out? 188 00:07:09,863 --> 00:07:11,998 Do you try tape one and then post it? 189 00:07:11,998 --> 00:07:15,535 - I'd say we're filming videos most days of the week. 190 00:07:15,535 --> 00:07:17,537 Probably three days out of the week, 191 00:07:17,537 --> 00:07:18,538 we're filming right now. 192 00:07:18,538 --> 00:07:20,540 And the other days, you know, we're planning 193 00:07:20,540 --> 00:07:21,541 for the next video. 194 00:07:21,541 --> 00:07:22,642 - Or you're coming to Memphis. 195 00:07:22,642 --> 00:07:24,644 - Or we're traveling to Memphis. 196 00:07:24,644 --> 00:07:27,447 - So, you do the longest shot, the world's longest shot, 197 00:07:27,447 --> 00:07:28,448 Kyle Field. 198 00:07:28,448 --> 00:07:32,152 Now it just completely blows up. 199 00:07:32,152 --> 00:07:35,088 Is that the point that you   realized that you can make 200 00:07:35,088 --> 00:07:38,658 something out of it not only   where people watch videos but 201 00:07:38,658 --> 00:07:42,429 you can make a very   handsome living out of it? 202 00:07:42,429 --> 00:07:46,733 - We had no idea that anybody could get paid anything from 203 00:07:46,733 --> 00:07:48,001 making a YouTube video. 204 00:07:48,001 --> 00:07:50,003 And so, as soon as people started watching, 205 00:07:50,003 --> 00:07:53,206 we found out that you can make a little bit of money doing it. 206 00:07:53,206 --> 00:07:55,275 And so then, we just kept making the videos. 207 00:07:55,275 --> 00:07:56,609 And at some point, it took.. 208 00:07:56,609 --> 00:07:58,611 We've been doing it for six years now. 209 00:07:58,611 --> 00:08:00,613 It took four years to where we were able to do it full time. 210 00:08:00,613 --> 00:08:02,949 But now for the last two years we've been able to do it full 211 00:08:02,949 --> 00:08:04,951 time, which is really, really cool. 212 00:08:04,951 --> 00:08:06,953 And it was a lot of hard work to get to that point. 213 00:08:06,953 --> 00:08:08,955 - So, you never heard of the Gangnam Style guy? 214 00:08:08,955 --> 00:08:10,990 - In that nice one video and there he is, 215 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:12,492 two billion views. 216 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:17,630 - So, now you go out there and you perform 217 00:08:17,630 --> 00:08:20,133 and talk to celebrities. 218 00:08:20,133 --> 00:08:22,969 Give me some of the folks that you've had a chance, 219 00:08:22,969 --> 00:08:25,739 some of the athletes, maybe other celebs from other walks of 220 00:08:25,739 --> 00:08:26,740 life that you've had. 221 00:08:26,740 --> 00:08:31,211 - As of here in Memphis, one of the reasons that we're here is 222 00:08:31,211 --> 00:08:33,213 because we've got a relationship with Bass Pro. 223 00:08:33,213 --> 00:08:35,982 And we got to work with Nascar and Dale Jr. on a video. 224 00:08:35,982 --> 00:08:37,984 So, we make a series called Stereotypes. 225 00:08:37,984 --> 00:08:40,286 We started with trick shots and now one of our favorite series, 226 00:08:40,286 --> 00:08:42,288 video series, is called Stereotypes. 227 00:08:42,288 --> 00:08:43,289 - Tell me about that. 228 00:08:43,289 --> 00:08:45,291 - So, we did driving stereotypes is what it's called. 229 00:08:45,291 --> 00:08:47,327 So, it's just kind of poking fun   at all of the different type of 230 00:08:47,327 --> 00:08:49,329 people that you see on the road. 231 00:08:49,329 --> 00:08:51,598 So, you have the mom arm and she   sticks the arm out to keep the 232 00:08:51,598 --> 00:08:52,599 son back. 233 00:08:52,599 --> 00:08:55,101 Or the worthless co-pilot who's   always falling asleep at night 234 00:08:55,101 --> 00:08:57,704 when he's supposed to be   helping you stay awake 235 00:08:57,704 --> 00:08:58,705 as you're driving. 236 00:08:58,705 --> 00:09:01,174 So, Dale Jr. was so   cool to work with. 237 00:09:01,174 --> 00:09:03,843 We got to have him and he   did some hilarious ones. 238 00:09:03,843 --> 00:09:05,512 You'll have to check it out. 239 00:09:05,512 --> 00:09:07,514 - Alright, so what other celebs? 240 00:09:07,514 --> 00:09:09,516 - So, we did with Dale Jr., Russell Wilson, 241 00:09:09,516 --> 00:09:10,517 Johnny Football. 242 00:09:10,517 --> 00:09:12,819 Did some stuff with a guy named Johnny Hekker, 243 00:09:12,819 --> 00:09:15,288 who's a punter for the Rams. 244 00:09:15,288 --> 00:09:17,457 Gosh, Tim McGraw, did a video with him. 245 00:09:17,457 --> 00:09:18,458 Yeah. 246 00:09:18,458 --> 00:09:20,460 We got a lot of fun stuff coming up. 247 00:09:20,460 --> 00:09:22,462 We can't tell you about those just yet. 248 00:09:22,462 --> 00:09:24,464 But we got a few in the pipeline that should be pretty fun. 249 00:09:24,464 --> 00:09:26,933 - Are these celebs now asking to do a video with you? 250 00:09:26,933 --> 00:09:28,568 Are you going to their people? 251 00:09:28,568 --> 00:09:29,569 How does that work? 252 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:30,570 - It's not always the case. 253 00:09:30,570 --> 00:09:32,672 But because our videos have become really popular, 254 00:09:32,672 --> 00:09:34,908 we've been fortunate enough for a few of them to reach out. 255 00:09:34,908 --> 00:09:36,910 So, depending on what they're involved in, 256 00:09:36,910 --> 00:09:38,912 if they have a charity that they're looking to, 257 00:09:38,912 --> 00:09:40,914 you know, help promote or some type of product that they're 258 00:09:40,914 --> 00:09:43,650 working with, a lot of times their agencies or people will 259 00:09:43,650 --> 00:09:45,652 reach out to us, which is super fun. 260 00:09:45,652 --> 00:09:46,653 I mean, obviously we love that. 261 00:09:46,653 --> 00:09:49,255 - Coby, we see a lot of dirt unfortunately on YouTube, 262 00:09:49,255 --> 00:09:50,290 on the internet. 263 00:09:50,290 --> 00:09:52,292 And the kids, you want them to stay away from that. 264 00:09:52,292 --> 00:09:54,928 The parents have to certainly watch over them. 265 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:59,365 What you guys are doing is good, wholesome, 266 00:09:59,365 --> 00:10:00,500 clean fun. 267 00:10:00,500 --> 00:10:01,501 It's sports. 268 00:10:01,501 --> 00:10:02,902 It's being active. 269 00:10:02,902 --> 00:10:04,437 It's a benefit for these kids. 270 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:06,673 And that's why you have so many of these parents wanting to 271 00:10:06,673 --> 00:10:08,741 bring their kids by to get an autograph. 272 00:10:08,741 --> 00:10:10,376 - It's very interesting. 273 00:10:10,376 --> 00:10:13,780 You know, when we first started, I think the videos are just a 274 00:10:13,780 --> 00:10:16,015 reflection of who we are as a group of guys. 275 00:10:16,015 --> 00:10:18,017 You know, I mentioned earlier we met in a Bible study. 276 00:10:18,017 --> 00:10:20,053 Jesus is the most important part of all of our lives. 277 00:10:20,053 --> 00:10:25,124 And so, we wanted our videos to be a reflection of the type of 278 00:10:25,124 --> 00:10:27,327 people that we were and the type of people that we want to be. 279 00:10:27,327 --> 00:10:29,863 And so, it's very important to us that they're family friendly 280 00:10:29,863 --> 00:10:33,032 and stuff the entire family can enjoy from the toddlers up to 281 00:10:33,032 --> 00:10:35,034 the grandparents to watch it with them. 282 00:10:35,034 --> 00:10:36,035 - Well said. 283 00:10:36,035 --> 00:10:39,105 Craziest stunt that you guys have tried? 284 00:10:39,105 --> 00:10:41,608 - Oh, gosh. 285 00:10:41,608 --> 00:10:43,610 I mean, the slingshot one was nuts. 286 00:10:43,610 --> 00:10:46,346 There was one that Tyler ended up being successful at. 287 00:10:46,346 --> 00:10:47,447 It's called the boom stick. 288 00:10:47,447 --> 00:10:48,448 You can look that one up. 289 00:10:48,448 --> 00:10:49,449 It's a baseball shot. 290 00:10:49,449 --> 00:10:52,986 So, we used a baseball bat with a basketball on a baseball tee 291 00:10:52,986 --> 00:10:55,855 and hit it off really fall into a basketball goal. 292 00:10:55,855 --> 00:10:57,056 And that was popular. 293 00:10:57,056 --> 00:10:58,057 It was so cool. 294 00:10:58,057 --> 00:11:00,560 And Tyler is genuinely excited at the end of that shot. 295 00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:05,465 - Anything that you've done that was deemed dangerous? 296 00:11:05,465 --> 00:11:09,702 - We do some shots off the roof, some out of moving vehicles. 297 00:11:09,702 --> 00:11:12,639 So, definitely we say that our stuff is family friendly but not 298 00:11:12,639 --> 00:11:14,674 everybody should try what we do. 299 00:11:14,674 --> 00:11:17,677 We have a lot of stunt people who are with us and always under 300 00:11:17,677 --> 00:11:19,679 professional supervision when it's anything 301 00:11:19,679 --> 00:11:20,680 that could be dangerous. 302 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:21,681 Oh, wow. 303 00:11:21,681 --> 00:11:24,217 So, you lean on people that know exactly that they're doing and 304 00:11:24,217 --> 00:11:25,218 make sure of the safety. 305 00:11:25,218 --> 00:11:26,719 - For sure. 306 00:11:26,719 --> 00:11:28,755 - You just told me a few moments ago, 307 00:11:28,755 --> 00:11:32,058 there's things that you can't really say that's coming out. 308 00:11:32,058 --> 00:11:35,261 But what are some things maybe down the road that you would 309 00:11:35,261 --> 00:11:37,130 like to do? 310 00:11:37,130 --> 00:11:39,332 - Well, one really exciting project that we're working on 311 00:11:39,332 --> 00:11:42,001 right now is we just recently announced that we have a TV show 312 00:11:42,001 --> 00:11:43,002 coming out. 313 00:11:43,002 --> 00:11:44,003 - Isn't that amazing? 314 00:11:44,003 --> 00:11:46,005 - So, we're starting to film it next week. 315 00:11:46,005 --> 00:11:48,007 It'll be launched early next year. 316 00:11:48,007 --> 00:11:50,009 It's going to be on CMT, probably called 317 00:11:50,009 --> 00:11:51,010 the Dude Perfect Show. 318 00:11:51,010 --> 00:11:53,012 So, we're really excited about that and about to be working 319 00:11:53,012 --> 00:11:55,014 real hard on it here for the next little bit. 320 00:11:55,014 --> 00:11:58,051 - So you guys are gonna probably go up another level because it's 321 00:11:58,051 --> 00:11:59,686 going to be TV stardom. 322 00:11:59,686 --> 00:12:01,721 And one thing is the internet and YouTube. 323 00:12:01,721 --> 00:12:03,723 Now you're going to be on the tube. 324 00:12:03,723 --> 00:12:04,724 Are you ready for this? 325 00:12:04,724 --> 00:12:06,726 You're ready for all this notoriety? 326 00:12:06,726 --> 00:12:09,662 - I think one thing that's been nice is it has been slow growth 327 00:12:09,662 --> 00:12:10,663 over this time. 328 00:12:10,663 --> 00:12:11,998 It's not an overnight success. 329 00:12:11,998 --> 00:12:14,400 So, it's definitely been a little bit of us being able to 330 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:15,401 get used to that. 331 00:12:15,401 --> 00:12:17,470 And also, you know, we're just grateful for the opportunities 332 00:12:17,470 --> 00:12:20,773 that we've had so far and the ones we continue to be handed. 333 00:12:20,773 --> 00:12:22,075 So, it's been really neat. 334 00:12:22,075 --> 00:12:25,011 - It's also neat to watch it with your fans. 335 00:12:25,011 --> 00:12:26,479 You give them time. 336 00:12:26,479 --> 00:12:30,750 You appreciate them because if they're not viewing your videos, 337 00:12:30,750 --> 00:12:32,852 you guys aren't where you are today. 338 00:12:32,852 --> 00:12:33,853 And I see that. 339 00:12:33,853 --> 00:12:35,855 The way you interact, especially with the kids. 340 00:12:35,855 --> 00:12:37,857 And it's very important to you guys. 341 00:12:37,857 --> 00:12:38,858 - Appreciate it. 342 00:12:38,858 --> 00:12:39,859 Yeah, no doubt. 343 00:12:39,859 --> 00:12:41,861 It's interesting on YouTube because they have 344 00:12:41,861 --> 00:12:42,862 that view counter. 345 00:12:42,862 --> 00:12:44,864 You know, and as you put out a video and it has 100,000 or 346 00:12:44,864 --> 00:12:48,301 200,000 or three million views, 30 million views, 347 00:12:48,301 --> 00:12:51,571 it's easy to just see the numbers and forget that there's 348 00:12:51,571 --> 00:12:55,174 somebody behind in the TV or the computer screen or the phone 349 00:12:55,174 --> 00:12:56,209 watching it every time. 350 00:12:56,209 --> 00:12:58,211 And when we get to come to an event like this, 351 00:12:58,211 --> 00:12:59,212 it's a great reminder. 352 00:12:59,212 --> 00:13:01,247 - As we mentioned, you're a twin. 353 00:13:01,247 --> 00:13:05,551 Give me a crazy story from having a brother who's a twin. 354 00:13:05,551 --> 00:13:08,888 - When we were really young -- I don't know how old, 355 00:13:08,888 --> 00:13:11,824 you'd have to ask my parents -- but we crawled out of the crib 356 00:13:11,824 --> 00:13:15,328 and we got in the fireplace and we got all the soot and we 357 00:13:15,328 --> 00:13:18,831 covered the entire room in the soot from the fireplace. 358 00:13:18,831 --> 00:13:19,832 And our parents.. 359 00:13:19,832 --> 00:13:22,301 I don't think they were able to leave us alone in the room for 360 00:13:22,301 --> 00:13:25,505 that much time after that again. 361 00:13:25,505 --> 00:13:27,940 - What's the reaction you've gotten from students that you 362 00:13:27,940 --> 00:13:31,110 went to school with at Texas A&M that knew you, 363 00:13:31,110 --> 00:13:33,813 that went to class with you, maybe in the same dorm? 364 00:13:33,813 --> 00:13:35,882 And all of a sudden they're like what's going on here. 365 00:13:35,882 --> 00:13:36,916 And now you've ballooned. 366 00:13:36,916 --> 00:13:39,886 - Well, I'm sure that the ones that were telling us we should 367 00:13:39,886 --> 00:13:42,822 have been studying more that week that we made the video have 368 00:13:42,822 --> 00:13:43,823 questioned that a little bit. 369 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:46,993 But the truth is we could never have expected this. 370 00:13:46,993 --> 00:13:48,628 And it's definitely God paying. 371 00:13:48,628 --> 00:13:51,364 They're probably better off doing their career than we are. 372 00:13:51,364 --> 00:13:55,635 - What about family reaction and how supportive the families are? 373 00:13:55,635 --> 00:13:56,636 - Our families.. 374 00:13:56,636 --> 00:13:58,638 We've been very blessed, very grateful. 375 00:13:58,638 --> 00:14:00,640 We have incredible families across the board. 376 00:14:00,640 --> 00:14:02,642 The five of us, the four families because of my brother. 377 00:14:02,642 --> 00:14:05,311 But really awesome families and they've been incredibly 378 00:14:05,311 --> 00:14:06,479 supportive throughout. 379 00:14:06,479 --> 00:14:11,751 - I do something at the end of my show with my interviewees and 380 00:14:11,751 --> 00:14:13,753 it's interesting   because it's not.. 381 00:14:13,753 --> 00:14:15,755 It's a little bit different   but it's not unlike 382 00:14:15,755 --> 00:14:17,056 what you guys do. 383 00:14:17,056 --> 00:14:19,092 Tell me about that concept   of what you do 384 00:14:19,092 --> 00:14:20,359 with the deserted island. 385 00:14:20,359 --> 00:14:22,662 (Coby)   Well, I've got   to give Tyler credit. 386 00:14:22,662 --> 00:14:25,531 Tyler's a funny guy and he   really enjoys doing interviews. 387 00:14:25,531 --> 00:14:28,468 So, when we get a chance   to work with athletes, 388 00:14:28,468 --> 00:14:31,404 and so we'll sit down in some   funny place where we're filming. 389 00:14:31,404 --> 00:14:33,406 And Tyler will just   ask them questions. 390 00:14:33,406 --> 00:14:36,476 We have a goofy microphone and   a bunch of silly questions that 391 00:14:36,476 --> 00:14:37,477 we'll ask. 392 00:14:37,477 --> 00:14:39,645 And so Tyler interviews the   athletes or the celebrities or 393 00:14:39,645 --> 00:14:41,647 really anybody that   we're working with. 394 00:14:41,647 --> 00:14:43,716 And we typically get   some fun stuff out of that. 395 00:14:43,716 --> 00:14:46,018 - And do you ask them the three things you would bring? 396 00:14:46,018 --> 00:14:47,787 - Yeah, one of the questions he'll ask, 397 00:14:47,787 --> 00:14:50,490 and I'll ask you, is the three things that you would bring to a 398 00:14:50,490 --> 00:14:51,591 desert island. 399 00:14:51,591 --> 00:14:53,993 What are three things you would bring to a desert island? 400 00:14:53,993 --> 00:14:55,161 - Okay, we're talking about an island. 401 00:14:55,161 --> 00:14:56,829 So, there's water around it. 402 00:14:56,829 --> 00:15:00,700 So, can I bring a boat? 403 00:15:00,700 --> 00:15:01,801 - That's a great answer to the question. 404 00:15:01,801 --> 00:15:03,202 - I'm bringing a boat and I don't really need the other two 405 00:15:03,202 --> 00:15:05,271 things because I'm getting out of there with the boat. 406 00:15:05,271 --> 00:15:07,073 Alright, let me ask you five for the road. 407 00:15:07,073 --> 00:15:08,775 This is what we do on Sports Files. 408 00:15:08,775 --> 00:15:10,343 And these are sports questions but we have a little bit 409 00:15:10,343 --> 00:15:11,911 something different at the end. 410 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:13,346 Very simple. 411 00:15:13,346 --> 00:15:15,648 Favorite professional sports team. 412 00:15:15,648 --> 00:15:16,616 - Oh, gosh. 413 00:15:16,616 --> 00:15:17,917 I'm gonna say Dallas Mavericks. 414 00:15:17,917 --> 00:15:19,285 - Dallas Mavs. 415 00:15:19,285 --> 00:15:20,987 - We're hoping to do a video with Dirk this year. 416 00:15:20,987 --> 00:15:22,655 - Have you ever met Mark Cuban? 417 00:15:22,655 --> 00:15:24,223 - No, I have not. 418 00:15:24,223 --> 00:15:25,591 Huge fan of Shark Tank though. 419 00:15:25,591 --> 00:15:27,226 Would love to meet Mark. 420 00:15:27,226 --> 00:15:30,797 - Favorite pro athlete of all time. 421 00:15:30,797 --> 00:15:34,133 - Well, as of recently, I'm gonna say Steph Curry. 422 00:15:34,133 --> 00:15:36,769 We've had a chance to meet him on a couple of occasions and 423 00:15:36,769 --> 00:15:38,805 just a class act. 424 00:15:38,805 --> 00:15:39,972 Really high on our list of somebody we'd like 425 00:15:39,972 --> 00:15:41,307 to do a video with. 426 00:15:41,307 --> 00:15:43,442 So, we've been talking, trying to figure out the timing. 427 00:15:43,442 --> 00:15:45,111 That's something we'd really love to do. 428 00:15:45,111 --> 00:15:46,579 He's a great guy. 429 00:15:46,579 --> 00:15:49,982 - This is not a part of the five questions but what athlete who 430 00:15:49,982 --> 00:15:51,818 you have not had a chance to meet 431 00:15:51,818 --> 00:15:56,122 with would you like to meet? 432 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:57,657 - Jordan Spieth is somebody we would really like to do 433 00:15:57,657 --> 00:15:59,258 something with. 434 00:15:59,258 --> 00:16:00,026 - Texan like you. 435 00:16:00,026 --> 00:16:01,260 - Yeah, he is. 436 00:16:01,260 --> 00:16:02,795 Even though he went to UT and we're A&M guys. 437 00:16:02,795 --> 00:16:03,896 We'll forgive him for that. 438 00:16:03,896 --> 00:16:05,164 But we'd love to do a video with Jordan Spieth. 439 00:16:05,164 --> 00:16:06,499 - Alright, Coby. 440 00:16:06,499 --> 00:16:08,334 Your favorite music, genre of music, 441 00:16:08,334 --> 00:16:09,735 musician, band? 442 00:16:09,735 --> 00:16:10,636 What do you like to listen to? 443 00:16:10,636 --> 00:16:12,438 - Man, that's a great one. 444 00:16:12,438 --> 00:16:14,740 You know, I got to be honest, I'm a T Swift fan. 445 00:16:14,740 --> 00:16:16,409 You know, I'm a big T Swift fan. 446 00:16:16,409 --> 00:16:17,844 I love country. 447 00:16:17,844 --> 00:16:20,513 So, as an Aggie, I think we all like country music. 448 00:16:20,513 --> 00:16:24,150 But we've always said we'd love to be in a T Swift music video. 449 00:16:24,150 --> 00:16:25,852 - It may happen the way you guys are going. 450 00:16:25,852 --> 00:16:27,520 And you mentioned you did something with Tim McGraw, 451 00:16:27,520 --> 00:16:28,254 right? 452 00:16:28,254 --> 00:16:29,455 - We did. 453 00:16:29,455 --> 00:16:30,756 He was great. 454 00:16:30,756 --> 00:16:31,591 What a great guy. 455 00:16:31,591 --> 00:16:32,959 - Who would you like to do something with as far as videos 456 00:16:32,959 --> 00:16:35,828 are concerned? 457 00:16:35,828 --> 00:16:38,764 - That's tough. 458 00:16:38,764 --> 00:16:39,699 - Put you on the spot. 459 00:16:39,699 --> 00:16:41,067 - Yeah, no, it's good. 460 00:16:41,067 --> 00:16:43,302 Um, I'm sure I'm forgetting somebody really great that we've 461 00:16:43,302 --> 00:16:44,136 all talked about. 462 00:16:44,136 --> 00:16:45,872 Tyler loves Keith Urban. 463 00:16:45,872 --> 00:16:47,206 Tyler is a big guitar guy. 464 00:16:47,206 --> 00:16:49,041 He can play really, really well. 465 00:16:49,041 --> 00:16:51,244 He's always wanted to do something with Keith Urban and 466 00:16:51,244 --> 00:16:53,613 have Keith do a shot with us and Tyler play the guitar. 467 00:16:53,613 --> 00:16:54,780 - There you go. 468 00:16:54,780 --> 00:16:57,149 Favorite movie of all time? 469 00:16:57,149 --> 00:16:58,851 - Probably Remember the Titans. 470 00:16:58,851 --> 00:17:00,586 It's just tough to beat. 471 00:17:00,586 --> 00:17:03,122 - Favorite television show of all time? 472 00:17:03,122 --> 00:17:06,959 - You know, I got hooked on Parks and Rec and watched the 473 00:17:06,959 --> 00:17:09,762 entire season -- I mean, the entire set of seasons 474 00:17:09,762 --> 00:17:10,630 this last year. 475 00:17:10,630 --> 00:17:11,998 So, that or The Office. 476 00:17:11,998 --> 00:17:13,866 - Is Parks and Rec off now or is it still going? 477 00:17:13,866 --> 00:17:15,201 - I think they finally finished. 478 00:17:15,201 --> 00:17:17,303 They had their last season this last year I think. 479 00:17:17,303 --> 00:17:19,639 - Alright, so what takes over for Parks and Rec? 480 00:17:19,639 --> 00:17:21,207 You've got to find a new favorite now. 481 00:17:21,207 --> 00:17:23,209 - I'm watching Blacklist right now and I really like it a lot. 482 00:17:23,209 --> 00:17:24,944 It's a great show. 483 00:17:24,944 --> 00:17:26,178 It's got me hooked. 484 00:17:26,178 --> 00:17:27,046 - You got a great smile. 485 00:17:27,046 --> 00:17:28,047 It's always there. 486 00:17:28,047 --> 00:17:28,948 I love that. 487 00:17:28,948 --> 00:17:29,749 Keep that going. 488 00:17:29,749 --> 00:17:32,451 I know you guys are sensations on YouTube. 489 00:17:32,451 --> 00:17:34,020 You're going to be on television as well. 490 00:17:34,020 --> 00:17:34,887 It's an absolute pleasure. 491 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:36,222 - I really appreciate it. 492 00:17:36,222 --> 00:17:37,490 - Thank you so much. 493 00:17:37,490 --> 00:17:38,424 We'll take a break. 494 00:17:38,424 --> 00:17:41,494 Overtime is coming up next. 495 00:17:41,494 --> 00:18:17,496 [country music] 496 00:18:17,496 --> 00:18:18,731 I have to admit seeing Dude Perfect at the Bass 497 00:18:18,731 --> 00:18:23,035 Pro Shop Pyramid was a bit of a surprise to me, 498 00:18:23,035 --> 00:18:25,972 but watching the Big Cypress Open National 499 00:18:25,972 --> 00:18:27,239 Duck Calling Championships? 500 00:18:27,239 --> 00:18:29,308 Well, not so much. 501 00:18:29,308 --> 00:18:31,310 That's right in their sweet spot. 502 00:18:31,310 --> 00:18:33,879 And so, competitors from as far away as Colorado, 503 00:18:33,879 --> 00:18:37,516 Louisiana and Minnesota converged on Memphis to show off 504 00:18:37,516 --> 00:18:40,953 their goods in an event open to everyone. 505 00:18:40,953 --> 00:18:42,955 And for all you duck hunters out there, 506 00:18:42,955 --> 00:18:44,957 this will be something up your alley. 507 00:18:44,957 --> 00:18:48,828 For the rest of you, this will be an educational experience. 508 00:18:48,828 --> 00:18:52,331 So hold on to your ducks, some calling is about to go down. 509 00:18:52,331 --> 00:19:00,039 [quacks] 510 00:19:00,039 --> 00:19:02,842 (off screen male)   So for those of us   that have never 511 00:19:02,842 --> 00:19:08,914 experienced duck calling either   professionally or just out 512 00:19:08,914 --> 00:19:11,951 hunting ducks, what are   these guys doing here today? 513 00:19:11,951 --> 00:19:13,953 - Well, this is a duck call blowing contest. 514 00:19:13,953 --> 00:19:15,955 Not so much a duck calling of wild ducks contest. 515 00:19:15,955 --> 00:19:21,060 This is about more playing the tune than it is actually calling 516 00:19:21,060 --> 00:19:21,861 the ducks. 517 00:19:21,861 --> 00:19:24,163 However it's rooted in calling ducks. 518 00:19:24,163 --> 00:19:27,833 These guys are required to blow a hail call, 519 00:19:27,833 --> 00:19:31,470 feed call, come back   call, lonesome hen. 520 00:19:31,470 --> 00:19:33,172 And the fifth thing   they're judged on is 521 00:19:33,172 --> 00:19:36,208 the overall routine. 522 00:19:36,208 --> 00:19:37,710 How well they paint the picture   to the judges' eyes of calling a 523 00:19:37,710 --> 00:19:40,146 flock of ducks from   way in the distance. 524 00:19:40,146 --> 00:19:43,849 Calling to them, lose   them, call them back. 525 00:19:43,849 --> 00:19:46,152 (off screen male)   How does this compare? 526 00:19:46,152 --> 00:19:48,888 You know, you mentioned the five   different types of calls they're 527 00:19:48,888 --> 00:19:49,822 going to do. 528 00:19:49,822 --> 00:19:51,323 For somebody that's   actually out there, 529 00:19:51,323 --> 00:19:53,692 you know, with a gun in his   hand trying to hunt ducks, 530 00:19:53,692 --> 00:19:55,327 what's the difference? 531 00:19:55,327 --> 00:19:56,662 - Well, you kind of.. 532 00:19:56,662 --> 00:19:59,198 What we're doing is we're condensing calling a flock of 533 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:02,601 ducks into a minute and thirty seconds. 534 00:20:02,601 --> 00:20:05,905 You've got a time limit of a minute and thirty seconds here. 535 00:20:05,905 --> 00:20:07,907 You'll notice there's a red clock that comes on. 536 00:20:07,907 --> 00:20:09,975 That red light comes on at a minute and twenty. 537 00:20:09,975 --> 00:20:11,977 That gives you ten seconds to shut down. 538 00:20:11,977 --> 00:20:13,979 But to get back to your original question, 539 00:20:13,979 --> 00:20:17,450 the idea here is if you see a bunch of ducks on a distance, 540 00:20:17,450 --> 00:20:20,186 you're going to blow a hail or a long distance call 541 00:20:20,186 --> 00:20:21,187 to get your attention. 542 00:20:21,187 --> 00:20:23,923 It's like high ducks coming across the woods or ducks out 543 00:20:23,923 --> 00:20:24,924 over the river. 544 00:20:24,924 --> 00:20:27,159 You're blowing loud and long trying to get their attention. 545 00:20:27,159 --> 00:20:28,160 So, that's kind of.. 546 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:30,162 That's the Hail Call part of it. 547 00:20:30,162 --> 00:20:32,665 Now that takes sometimes longer than a minute and thirty seconds 548 00:20:32,665 --> 00:20:33,666 to get them started. 549 00:20:33,666 --> 00:20:37,136 So, the next part might be a feed call or the stuff that you 550 00:20:37,136 --> 00:20:40,306 do in between there that is more duck like or sounding like 551 00:20:40,306 --> 00:20:41,307 several different ducks. 552 00:20:41,307 --> 00:20:44,677 You know, instead of the loud hail call it's like the 553 00:20:44,677 --> 00:20:45,678 baa-baa-baa. 554 00:20:45,678 --> 00:20:48,814 Now we're going to start sounding like this. 555 00:20:48,814 --> 00:20:50,182 [various quacking imitations] 556 00:20:50,182 --> 00:20:52,585 And then the feed call. 557 00:20:52,585 --> 00:20:54,587 So, that's what you're doing to try to entice them. 558 00:20:54,587 --> 00:20:57,823 You're really trying to tell them that them decoys are alive 559 00:20:57,823 --> 00:21:00,359 and there's cold beer and hot pecans for everybody. 560 00:21:00,359 --> 00:21:02,361 You know, that's kind of what the whole deal is 561 00:21:02,361 --> 00:21:03,362 all about there. 562 00:21:03,362 --> 00:21:05,397 And then kind of with the comeback call. 563 00:21:05,397 --> 00:21:07,399 So, the hunting situation, you've got this bunch 564 00:21:07,399 --> 00:21:08,400 of ducks started. 565 00:21:08,400 --> 00:21:10,402 And now they're starting to leave. 566 00:21:10,402 --> 00:21:12,404 They seen something they didn't like. 567 00:21:12,404 --> 00:21:14,406 They might have decided to go on. 568 00:21:14,406 --> 00:21:16,408 So now we've got to call 'em back. 569 00:21:16,408 --> 00:21:18,444 So, you have a comeback sequence to try to call these ducks into 570 00:21:18,444 --> 00:21:19,445 coming back. 571 00:21:19,445 --> 00:21:20,513 So, you get them called back. 572 00:21:20,513 --> 00:21:22,515 Okay, this is going to be the done deal here. 573 00:21:22,515 --> 00:21:24,116 You get them with the decoys. 574 00:21:24,116 --> 00:21:25,284 So, that's kind of how it is. 575 00:21:25,284 --> 00:21:30,022 We're just shortening it into a minute thirty second routine. 576 00:21:30,022 --> 00:21:40,232 [quacks] 577 00:21:40,232 --> 00:21:41,834 (off screen male)   How does a guy   go around selecting 578 00:21:41,834 --> 00:21:43,002 the duck call? 579 00:21:43,002 --> 00:21:46,005 Because there's   lots of manufacturers. 580 00:21:46,005 --> 00:21:47,940 Are they breed specific? 581 00:21:47,940 --> 00:21:50,809 - To some degree they're breed specific. 582 00:21:50,809 --> 00:21:53,445 You know, pretty much when you talk about a duck calling 583 00:21:53,445 --> 00:21:56,849 contest or duck hunters, you're talking about calling the 584 00:21:56,849 --> 00:21:57,850 mallard ducks. 585 00:21:57,850 --> 00:21:58,851 They're the most vocal ducks. 586 00:21:58,851 --> 00:22:01,153 They're the most popular duck we hunt in North America. 587 00:22:01,153 --> 00:22:03,722 And that's what most people as far as blowing duck calls is all 588 00:22:03,722 --> 00:22:05,724 about, is calling mallard ducks. 589 00:22:05,724 --> 00:22:08,093 However there are calls made for wood ducks, 590 00:22:08,093 --> 00:22:10,596 pin tails, for all the different species of ducks. 591 00:22:10,596 --> 00:22:13,332 The good Lord gave them a voice for a reason, 592 00:22:13,332 --> 00:22:14,333 to communicate. 593 00:22:14,333 --> 00:22:17,136 So, they make sounds and communicate back and forth. 594 00:22:17,136 --> 00:22:19,138 Fortunately most of them will somewhat respond 595 00:22:19,138 --> 00:22:20,139 to a mallard call. 596 00:22:20,139 --> 00:22:24,843 - Now I looked at a map online   here and Memphis sits right in 597 00:22:24,843 --> 00:22:26,912 the middle of the   migratory patterns. 598 00:22:26,912 --> 00:22:28,914 - We're right dead center in the middle 599 00:22:28,914 --> 00:22:30,916 of the Lower Mississippi flyaway. 600 00:22:30,916 --> 00:22:32,918 This is where everything comes together. 601 00:22:32,918 --> 00:22:34,920 If you look at a migration map and think of the Mississippi 602 00:22:34,920 --> 00:22:38,057 River as a main funnel tha's all coming right here. 603 00:22:38,057 --> 00:22:40,292 East Arkansas, West Tennessee, this is.. 604 00:22:40,292 --> 00:22:43,362 Winter is more continental mallards in this part of the 605 00:22:43,362 --> 00:22:45,564 world than anywhere in North America. 606 00:22:45,564 --> 00:22:47,132 - Good duck hunting area. 607 00:22:47,132 --> 00:22:48,434 - Most of the time. 608 00:22:48,434 --> 00:22:51,904 - Now this   competition, is it a big deal? 609 00:22:51,904 --> 00:22:53,973 I thought it was just   maybe like an exhibition. 610 00:22:53,973 --> 00:22:55,374 - No, this is a real deal. 611 00:22:55,374 --> 00:23:00,512 Although it's run cooperatively   between Bass Pro Shops 612 00:23:00,512 --> 00:23:04,717 supporting it and it's being   administrated by the World's 613 00:23:04,717 --> 00:23:06,986 Championship Duck Calling Contest Committee. 614 00:23:06,986 --> 00:23:10,289 The World's Championship, you have to qualify to blow 615 00:23:10,289 --> 00:23:11,290 in the World's. 616 00:23:11,290 --> 00:23:14,460 However, this contest in some ways is going to be bigger and 617 00:23:14,460 --> 00:23:17,263 overshadow the World's Championship as the first place 618 00:23:17,263 --> 00:23:21,300 trophy, first place prize package is going to be $20,000. 619 00:23:21,300 --> 00:23:23,135 They're paying the top ten. 620 00:23:23,135 --> 00:23:26,005 I don't remember the exact   prizes but I think if you make 621 00:23:26,005 --> 00:23:29,575 tenth place, you get like a $500 gift card. 622 00:23:29,575 --> 00:23:32,611 So, if you just blow pretty good and make the final round, 623 00:23:32,611 --> 00:23:34,079 it's been worth your time. 624 00:23:34,079 --> 00:23:36,915 The winner's going to walk away with a check for $10,000 and a 625 00:23:36,915 --> 00:23:37,916 new four-wheeler. 626 00:23:37,916 --> 00:23:41,487 So, it is unprecedented in what Bass Pro Shop has done here in 627 00:23:41,487 --> 00:23:43,422 supporting the calling sport. 628 00:23:43,422 --> 00:23:46,659 - So, can any of these guys   sitting out here just jump up on 629 00:23:46,659 --> 00:23:48,227 stage and take this thing? 630 00:23:48,227 --> 00:23:50,229 - That's the cool thing about it. 631 00:23:50,229 --> 00:23:52,431 Whereas the World's Championship   you'd have to qualify to blow in 632 00:23:52,431 --> 00:23:55,634 the World's Championship, in   this contest anybody who wants 633 00:23:55,634 --> 00:23:58,337 to pay their entry fee   and sign up and blow in it. 634 00:23:58,337 --> 00:24:01,140 (off-screen male)   How long does   it take to get good at it? 635 00:24:01,140 --> 00:24:03,275 - Some folks are lucky and get good at it in six months. 636 00:24:03,275 --> 00:24:05,444 But typically it takes   about ten or twelve years. 637 00:24:05,444 --> 00:24:07,446 At least that's   what they told me. 638 00:24:07,446 --> 00:24:08,447 And they were right. 639 00:24:08,447 --> 00:24:11,984 - So, it's not like you   said you're from Arkansas. 640 00:24:11,984 --> 00:24:14,520 It's not   [pig calling sound]. 641 00:24:14,520 --> 00:24:15,521 - No, that don't work. 642 00:24:15,521 --> 00:24:17,423 That don't get it done. 643 00:24:17,423 --> 00:24:19,591 But sometimes if you're out of corn in a bucket, 644 00:24:19,591 --> 00:24:24,596 that'll help you out. 645 00:24:32,571 --> 00:24:37,576 [quacks] 646 00:24:44,216 --> 00:24:47,152 - So, tell us how   you got started calling ducks. 647 00:24:47,152 --> 00:24:52,124 - My daddy took me when I was six years old. 648 00:24:52,124 --> 00:24:54,993 And like I said, I've still got the same duck call in the drawer 649 00:24:54,993 --> 00:24:57,129 in my office that I got that Christmas. 650 00:24:57,129 --> 00:25:01,166 - So, what tips do you have for   guys out llthere calling today? 651 00:25:01,166 --> 00:25:03,001 - It's just like it always was. 652 00:25:03,001 --> 00:25:04,002 It's call control. 653 00:25:04,002 --> 00:25:07,139 You'll hear the guys that are blowing today but you can tell 654 00:25:07,139 --> 00:25:10,209 they control their call, every note from the very top top and 655 00:25:10,209 --> 00:25:13,379 the loudest to the very lowest   and softest things they do. 656 00:25:13,379 --> 00:25:15,381 And they make it   all fit together. 657 00:25:15,381 --> 00:25:28,894 [quacks] 658 00:25:28,894 --> 00:25:30,829 - The winner of this open championship was a guy 659 00:25:30,829 --> 00:25:32,731 named David St. John, who walked away 660 00:25:32,731 --> 00:25:36,368 with a cool ten thousand dollars. 661 00:25:36,368 --> 00:25:37,736 Yeah, it's hip to do some duck calls, 662 00:25:37,736 --> 00:25:38,737 isn't it? 663 00:25:38,737 --> 00:25:40,339 And that will do it for now. 664 00:25:40,339 --> 00:25:41,807 We certainly hope you had a great Thanksgiving and will 665 00:25:41,807 --> 00:25:44,076 enjoy the rest of your Thanksgiving weekend. 666 00:25:44,076 --> 00:25:45,677 Remember, as we did this weekend, 667 00:25:45,677 --> 00:25:49,381 we will not air Sports Files next Saturday in it's usual 4:30 668 00:25:49,381 --> 00:25:52,418 time slot because of Special Programming in association with 669 00:25:52,418 --> 00:25:53,919 our pledge drive. 670 00:25:53,919 --> 00:25:57,389 The other scheduled airings will take place as usual. 671 00:25:57,389 --> 00:26:00,692 Have yourselves a great week, and we'll see you next time. 672 00:26:00,692 --> 00:26:09,835 [theme music] 673 00:26:09,835 --> 00:26:11,437 (female announcer)   Production funding   for Sports Files 674 00:26:11,437 --> 00:26:14,506 is made possible in part by... 675 00:26:14,506 --> 00:26:16,074 (male narrator)   Infiniti of Memphis has   moved to Germantown 676 00:26:16,074 --> 00:26:19,378 road just half mile north of   Wolfchase Galleria and is proud 677 00:26:19,378 --> 00:26:22,514 to support WKNO for its quality   broadcasting and service 678 00:26:22,514 --> 00:26:24,183 to our community. 679 00:26:24,183 --> 00:26:25,951 Quality and service --   No wonder Infiniti of Memphis 680 00:26:25,951 --> 00:26:29,951 feels at home on WKNO.