Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: "CboysTV Is Embarrassed Of Old Videos"
Date: November 8, 2022

Episode Overview

In this episode, the CboysTV crew—CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, and Micah—gather for a candid, often hilarious conversation about the highs and lows of YouTube stardom. They touch on everything from business ventures of YouTubers, their own embarrassing early videos, business advice, memorable mishaps, and car talk, to Vegas gambling strategies. The group reflects on how far they’ve come, laughs at their old mistakes, and shares behind-the-scenes insights into building their brand.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

YouTubers as Business Moguls (00:45–10:17)

• MrBeast’s Failed Supermarket Video (00:43)

  • The crew discusses MrBeast’s attempted supermarket giveaway video that was foiled when the event was leaked, leading to chaos and cancellation.
  • Ryan: “One dude was pushing around a cart of like 50 steaks… something’s always rubbed me the wrong way about that. Like, taking advantage…” (01:14)
  • They reflect on human nature to over-indulge when given free stuff, drawing comparisons to Halloween candy bowls.

• YouTuber Brand Expansion

  • Conversation about massive YouTuber-run businesses: MrBeast Burger, Logan Paul’s Prime drink, Nelk’s Happy Dad seltzer, etc.
  • Ben: “It seems like there’s so many different YouTubers creating massive businesses right now. Like, Logan Paul and his Prime drink…” (04:58)
  • Food and beverage ventures are compared to traditional celebrity endorsements, but the group feels YouTubers are more hands-on and business-savvy.

• Insight: “Most YouTubers are like business people first. Or, you know, it might not start that way… but then eventually, it all turns into a business.” — Ben (06:37)

• Jimmy Buffett & 50 Cent: The group discusses crossover examples with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and 50 Cent’s involvement with Vitaminwater.

Reputation of YouTubers and Societal Perceptions (09:36–14:05)

• Negative connotations attached to being a YouTuber, especially from adults or teachers.

  • Micah: “The negative connotation on being a YouTuber… comes from a magnitude of kids going, ‘I want to be a YouTuber now’...” (11:00)
  • The guys laugh about parents wishing their kids wanted “normal jobs.”

• Reflections on Podcasting vs. Radio

  • Ryan and Ben talk about visiting The Jay Thomas Show.
  • Appreciation for the skill required to be an entertaining solo radio host.

  “It’s not easy to have a conversation with four people. So for one person to just sit there and be entertaining, it was… really impressive.” — Ben (13:47)

• Unique Professions: Chat about iconic job roles, e.g., Bruce Buffer, the UFC announcer, and the kind of legacy he’s built.

  • CJ: “How much of a legend do you have to be to just… everyone wants you to introduce them for their events?” (14:51)
  • Discussion of payment/perks for these unique jobs; Bruce earns $50,000 per fight.

YouTube, Boxing, and Viral Culture (16:10–18:53)

• The Jake Paul boxing phenomenon and allegations of rigged fights.

  • The group’s take: skepticism about the fights being rigged, but acknowledgment that narratives spread fast online.
  • Ben: “I was wondering if the judges were like, all right, Jake Paul is like boxing's gravy train and he needs to win…” (16:40)

• Community Connections: They recount a friend wearing a CboysTV shirt being featured in Jake and Logan Paul’s fight story. (18:06)

Tesla’s Flood/Battery Fires Story (19:08–22:29)

• Discussion around Teslas catching fire after being flooded with saltwater in Florida.

  • CJ: “The saltwater obviously started corroding the battery and these Teslas are starting on fire…” (19:10)
  • Speculation over safety, concerns about EVs, and jokes about personal experiences with flooding cars.

• Personal Anecdote: Debate about whether Ken submerged his Tesla too deep while launching a boat for a video (21:10).

Dealing with Recognition & Misconceptions (24:06–25:38)

• Ken shares frustrations about people making comments about his injury and associating it with being a “Seaboy.”

  • Ben: “How often does that happen?... I get annoyed. You honestly handle it pretty good.” (24:37)

• The crew talks about awkward or annoying fan interactions and reiterate the challenge of being in the public eye locally.

Embarrassing Old Content & YouTube Evolution (33:07–47:31)

• Reflecting on Old Videos & Intros

  • Publicly admitting embarrassment over earlier “cringy” videos and intros.
  • CJ: “I think we need to go through and like just unlist or private some of our old videos personally.” (42:04)
  • Highlight how their skill, content, and confidence have evolved.

• Specific Cringe Moments

  • They recall specific moments and videos, like “extreme tennis,” “our first time,” and Jake carrying a sandbag.
  • Noting the shift from clickbait and staged outros/intros to more authentic content.
  • CJ: “It is funny to see some people still… request those [old intros]. I know. But also... if we showed it to the masses, like, hey, do you like this? They’d be like, what the hell is that?” (45:19)
  • Mention of removing their signature dog bark outro to potentially boost watch time/monetization.
    • Ben: “Are we going to look back… and be like, man, I was so dumb that we had a dog bark at the end for like five years.” (48:16)

Vegas Bound: Gambling Talk & Pre-Trip Jitters (33:43–37:44)

• Group strategizes their gambling spend for an upcoming Vegas trip. Plans to put a thousand dollars each on red as soon as they arrive.
  • CJ: “If we can film it, I’m down.” (34:46)
  • Ryan: “Are we doing it that fast? Like, legitimately we walk in and do it?” (34:39)
  • Story about a bar regular giving Ben $100 for a craps bet with strategy written on a napkin. (35:40–36:32)

Car Talk & Vehicle Mishaps (28:12–32:29)

• Discussion on what cars they’ll buy next, nostalgia for old trucks, and storage challenges with too many project vehicles.
• Reference to a McLaren P1 destroyed in a hurricane flood, and conversation about insurance, luck, or potential fraud. (26:39–27:52)

“Idiot of the Week” & Slapstick Fails (47:31–67:09)

• Hardest Laughter & Fails: Recounting the funniest moments—especially involving falls and wipeouts.

  • Gavin’s three-wheeler accident, ruckus wheelies gone wrong, and infamous “loop-outs” at college.
  • Ryan: “I stood on the back on my moped… wheelied for a bit and then looped it out in front of like a lot of people.” (62:20)
  • Philosophy of: “If I’m going to get hurt, I want it to be my fault, not as a passenger,” especially regarding side-by-sides and bikes.

• Quote: “There’s just something about falling that is so funny. I know, dude.” — Ben (51:44)

• The potential for a recurring podcast segment just reacting to "wheelie" fails.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Why would they leak that? They totally blew it.” — Ben, on MrBeast’s failed video (01:22)
• “Most YouTubers are like business people first...eventually it all turns into a business.” — Ben (06:37)
• “He literally, like, the most...the least clout chaser, just the most chill, and he finds himself in those situations.” — D, about their friend at the Jake Paul fight (18:25)
• “When people come up...and they go, ‘so, have all you guys broken your neck?’...That’s where the conversation ends for me” — Ken (24:06)
• “We are kind of hoarders in that way. But you never know when you might need something, right?” — Ben (31:25)
• “I think we need to just cut the dog. And it sucks. It is a bummer. But like, as soon as it hits cboystv.com it should just go, boom, black screen.” — CJ, about their outro dog bark (47:44)
• “You feel a lot cooler riding it. And then when you watch it, you're like, I don't look that cool on it...” — CJ, about riding crotch rockets (57:12)

Segment Timestamps

• 00:43 – MrBeast supermarket story & viral giveaways
• 03:01 – MrBeast Burger and ghost kitchens explained
• 04:58 – YouTuber business empires: Prime, Happy Dad, and more
• 09:36 – YouTuber reputation, negative perceptions, and generational shifts
• 14:39 – Unique professions: radio hosts & UFC announcers (Bruce Buffer)
• 16:10 – Jake Paul fight, rigging accusations, and influencer boxing
• 19:08 – Tesla battery fires, EV concerns, and boat-launching mishap
• 24:06 – Dealing with fan misconceptions about injury/YouTube lifestyle
• 28:12 – Car-buying talk, project car storage, and the McLaren P1 flood
• 33:07 – Car culture, Vegas gambling plans, and team dynamics
• 42:01 – Revisiting old, embarrassing videos and channel evolution
• 47:31 – Hardest laughs: best wipeouts and "idiot of the week" moments
• 62:01 – Ruckus wheelie fail story & reflections on trying to be cool

Episode Tone

Lighthearted, self-deprecating, and full of camaraderie. The team doesn’t hesitate to roast each other and themselves, often breaking into laughter about their old mistakes. There’s nostalgia, pride, some business insight, but mostly authentic banter that invites listeners into the “back room” of the CboysTV world.

Summary for New Listeners

This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the CboysTV crew navigates the transition from goofy, sometimes cringe-worthy YouTubers to legitimate business owners and internet personalities. Expect insights into influencer entrepreneurship, candid reflections on past embarrassments, plenty of inside jokes, and stories of both wild success and monumental fails. Whether you’re into YouTube culture, cars, or just enjoy a good laugh about growing pains, this is a quintessential CboysTV episode.