Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: Ben Doesn't Drive His Lamborghini, The Perfect Male Saturday, & Biggest Lie On The Internet
Date: October 10, 2023
Featuring: CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, Micah, Jamie, Justin

Episode Overview

This episode of Life Wide Open is a laid-back and humorous exploration of CboysTV’s behind-the-scenes antics, reflections on hobbies, international travel stories, the reality of owning supercars, and bro-to-bro standards for the “ideal male Saturday.” The group also unpacks the truth behind viral social media “lies” and the psychology of haters online, blending relatable storytelling, Midwest observations, and their signature playful banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Life at the CboysTV Office: Bugs, Water Fountains, and Wake-Up Calls

• The crew starts with a lighthearted rant about the office’s recurring moth problem, thanks to frequently open garage doors.
  • [01:09] Ken: “It’s crazy how many different waves of bugs we have here.”
• Discussion escalates into the idea of installing a water fountain to improve office air quality, with jokes about mall fountains and Sims-style upgrades.
• The team recalls a recent dramatic wake-up prank, pouring 10 gallons of water on Micah:
  • [04:19] Ken: “This one was, no joke, like a mini tidal wave. I woke up just in time and two buckets… in slow motion. It was aggressive.”
  • [05:36] Ken addresses fans’ frequent question: Does he get pissed at these wake-up pranks? He responds that it’s mostly expected and he’s a good sport.

2. Global Adventures: Italy, Study Abroad, and Oktoberfest

• Justin shares highlights from his “trip of a lifetime” to Italy with his wife: food, wine, unreal landscapes, and historical marvels.
  • [07:12] Justin: “It kind of ruins food and wine for you anywhere else.”
  • [10:46] Jamie: “Over there, if it’s 100 years old, it’s the newest building in the city.”
• The group reminisces about Ken’s transformative study-abroad experience in Europe, riffing on “bro code” not applying in different time zones.
• Oktoberfest comes up, leading to a debate about why it’s mostly in September (“It just ends in October.” - [11:49] Jamie), and stereotypical images of German celebrations.
• Justin and Jamie detail seeing supercars like Bugattis in European cities, sparking a conversation about the impact of car culture abroad.

3. Car Talk: Supercars, Garage Queens, and Art-on-Wheels

• The iconic jab: Ben has a Lamborghini he never drives.
  • [14:13] CJ: “You don’t even drive the goddamn thing. It’s a crime.”
  • [14:16] Ben: “It’s just more fun to have the risk of it sitting there… not sure what’ll be wrong with it.”
• The crew debates whether rare or expensive cars belong on the road or in museums:
  • [14:53] Ken: “Certain cars, I guess, should be in museums, but I think 99% of cars should be driven.”
  • [15:48] Jamie: “There’s a threshold where it becomes truly a work of art that should be kept perfectly in a glass box.”
• Spirited teasing about “garage queen” owners who baby even modest sports cars, leading to nostalgia over seeing a Ferrari for the first time.
• Stunt motorcycles and risky riding also come up, with Ken describing “the adrenaline” of a freezing, rainy ride ([18:31]-[19:26]), and Ben reflecting on his lack of desire for street riding.

4. Midwest Life and Male Traditions: Rivers, Fishing, and the "Ideal Saturday"

• Brief, comedic confusion about how rivers start and flow:
  • [22:07] Ben: “If the whole river is flowing, how does it just start from a stream?”
  • [22:48] Mike gives the classic elementary explanation about tributaries.
• Justin details his fishing hobby—building a tricked-out kayak, and enjoying the outdoors:
  • [27:50] Justin: “I have a little boat that I’ve been fishing out of a little bit… it’s a good way to pass the time.”
• The group deconstructs the elements of a “perfect male Saturday,” consensus emerging around:
  • Wife/girlfriend out of town
  • Beer/lunch with the boys
  • Fishing or comparable “man activity”
  • A home improvement project or “unplanned task with some struggle”
  • Epic “side quests” like helping a neighbor, fixing something in the garage, or rolling dice for money ([35:34]-[36:18])
• [36:47] Justin: “Any Saturday that involves power tools, that’s a good Saturday.”

5. Man Caves, Domesticity, and Decor "Mistakes"

• Ben finally sets up his house after months of renovations—first breakfast, new couches, and nostalgia for “barely having a TV” ([37:42]-[38:29]).
• Discussion on man-cave essentials:
  • Old rolling chair, a battered but comfy couch, a TV (even if it’s “barely a TV”), and masculine “flags on the wall.”
  • Fridges (and whether they’re worth running just for beer)
• The group jokes about classic “single guy” domestic habits—mattresses on the floor, empty bottle displays, flattened beer boxes as wall art.
  • [41:58] Ken: “Once it was time to take them down, right after I threw all of them away, I’m like, why did I ever put empty bottles up there?”

6. Social Media, Keyboard Warriors, and The Biggest Lie on the Internet

• The crew laughs at a viral interview where a marching band drummer claims he was offered $5–15 million to join a college band:
  • [24:25] Ben: “Give me a fun fact: when I was 14 years old, I was offered a million dollars to come be in the marching band... That’s my go-to lie now.”
  • [26:55] Mike: “Can you imagine being paid $15 million to come and play the drums out of college?”
• They discuss how Ben is the only one to ever call out exaggerations or inconsistencies in real time, leading to great stories.
  • [26:17] Ken: “I love that about you, Ben… you just ask them, like, okay, how does that work?”
• Delving into online hatred and trolling:
  • [49:16] CJ shares wholesome comments from their Facebook audience.
  • [49:50] Justin: “You picture somebody who’s so angry online, and then you see them in real life, and 90% of the time, they’re not actually mad. They’re just trolling.”
• In-person “haters” flip to fans when challenged, as Ben recounts a Heydays encounter ([50:56]-[51:26]).
  • [51:41] Ben: “Being a hater is definitely not a good thing.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [07:12] Justin on Italy:
  “It kind of ruins food and wine for you anywhere else.”
• [14:13] CJ to Ben:
  “You don’t even drive the goddamn thing. It’s a crime.”
• [24:25] Ben’s go-to internet lie:
  “When I was 14 years old, I was offered a million dollars to come be in the marching band…”
• [35:07] Justin sums up his ideal Saturday:
  “I woke up, I went fishing, I made coffee, got lunch with the boys, got a lunch beer. Now we’re hanging out.”
• [41:58] Ken on bottle décor:
  “Once it was time to take them down, right after I threw all of them away, I’m like, why did I ever put empty bottles up there?”
• [49:50] Justin on internet trolls:
  “You picture somebody who’s so angry online, and then you see them in real life, and 90% of the time, they’re not actually mad. They’re just trolling.”

Important Timestamps

• [04:10] – Epic “water bucket wake-up” on Micah
• [07:12] – Justin’s Italy travel recap
• [11:35] – The Oktoberfest debate
• [14:13] – Ben gets roasted for not driving his Lamborghini
• [18:31] – Ken’s freezing, rainy motorcycle ride
• [24:25] – The “Biggest Lie on the Internet” (marching band millionaire)
• [35:07] – The blueprint for the “ideal male Saturday”
• [41:58] – Discussion of classic college decor (bottles, beer boxes)
• [49:16] – Positive Facebook community reaction to CboysTV content
• [51:26] – Ben’s in-person “hater” flips to fan at Heydays

Tone & Style

The episode is fast-paced, irreverent, and full of inside jokes. The banter is genuine, as friends tease each other but also share honest reflections on everyday joys and struggles. The “Midwest guy” perspective shines through, especially in segments about cars, houses, and local traditions.

For Listeners Who Missed The Episode

This episode is rich with relatable stories, self-deprecating humor, and group dynamics that give a window into the CboysTV universe—where everything from supercars to snow-covered garages, to whether rivers are confusing, is fair game for a laugh. If you wonder what it’s like to hang with the Cboys on a Saturday, or just need a reminder that the little things (like finally getting a couch, or a successful prank wake-up) make life sweet—this is the episode for you.