Life Wide Open with CboysTV
Episode: "CboysTV Is Never Allowed Back In Vegas"
Date: November 15, 2022
Episode Overview
This episode finds the CboysTV crew (CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, and Micah) reflecting on their chaotic, fun-filled business trip to Las Vegas for SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) and recounting the illnesses, questionable financial decisions, wild nightclub misadventures, and behind-the-scenes moments that resulted in the tongue-in-cheek conclusion: “We’re never allowed back in Vegas.” Alongside Vegas tales, the guys chat about burnout competitions, car culture, business, video games, neck brace woes, and some truly questionable health advice.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Las Vegas Aftermath (00:20–06:00)
- Everyone’s Sick or Hungover: Most of the crew comes back from Vegas feeling ill, debating whether it’s Vegas germs or simply the classic hangover.
- Vegas as a Productivity Trap: Their illnesses leave everyone “down bad” both physically and financially; Ben reportedly lost upwards of $2,500–$3,000 gambling.
- Moral of Gambling Woes: The boys reflect on hating wasted money, with CJ noting, “I was, like, ill on the way home with myself.” (03:28, CJ)
- Micah’s Vegas Spending: While most blew cash at casinos, Micah lost his money "on random stuff" at SEMA booths and felt compelled to pity-buy from small-time vendors.
- Notable anecdote: Buying "Rare Cloth" sweatshirts and plastic repair kits from charismatic salesmen.
2. Vegas Hustle Stories & Sucker Purchases (04:04–07:55)
- Micah’s Social Purchases: Micah gets guilted into buying novelty items and clothes from various “hustlers”—from SEMA booths to trunk-peddling taxi drivers.
- Small-Time Hustle Respect: The group jokingly respects the hustle of people selling wares out of their car trunks.
3. SEMA Show Highlights & Carnage (08:26–16:16)
- The Hoonigan Burnout Pit: A major highlight was the burnout event, where a Challenger lost half a tire, sending debris over the crowd and into a show car—highlighting both the thrill and the real danger of SEMA and car culture.
- “I can't believe they're allowed to do that show. I want them to be able to do it, but it is so dangerous.” (10:17, CJ)
- Street Takeovers: Group discusses increase in street takeover videos and accidents in car culture.
4. Wild Vegas Purchases: The Bugatti Scooter Debacle (15:35–23:44)
- Drunken Impulse Buy: CJ and Ben impulsively purchase a $1,500 “Bugatti” e-scooter after drinks. The process involved confusion, fake accidents, and nearly scamming themselves by forgetting the charger.
- “We were basically...we got conned, but you got a really good excuse.” (16:01, Micah)
- “Sorry, man, real bad. I wrecked it real bad...Yeah, I hit a wall. It's in like three pieces right now. And I think I broke my arm...” (17:55, CJ)
5. The Strip Club Table Fiasco (24:44–27:58)
- VIP Denied: Despite being promised a VIP table thanks to their influencer status, the crew is summarily denied at the club due to arriving as an 11-dude group—"Not a single table had anyone sitting at it." (26:11, Ben)
- Observations on Club Culture: The team laughs about not fitting the influencer mold, “We looked like a bit of a motley crew...Ken's in a neck brace.” (26:28, CJ)
6. Diplo’s Club Set & Lewis Hamilton Cameos (28:52–31:33)
- Front Row Experience: Some members bail early, while others end up having a blast up front, interacting with Diplo and F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton. Ben gets into a dance-off and even catches a cake.
- Celebrity/Fan Divide: The crew jokes about trying (and failing) to get Hamilton to party with them.
- “Me and Lewis Hamilton, Diplo are best friends now.” (31:10, CJ)
7. Back to Regular Life & Project Woes (31:53–35:47)
- Returning Home: The crew is happy to be back to their “Minnesota nice” home and away from Vegas stupidity.
- Project Cars Blunders: Micah’s drift car remains perpetually “not ready,” paralleled with a running discussion of weather and upcoming winter stunts.
- Thin Ice Contest: Group proposes a fun contest to guess when their local lake will freeze over.
8. Wild Taste Tests: Apple Cider Vinegar (37:22–41:16)
- Spur-of-the-moment Health Challenge: The group bravely tries apple cider vinegar shots, with mixed (mostly disgusted) reactions.
- “My insides feel, like, warm. Like, I feel it going down. That's weird.” (39:47, Micah)
9. IRS Audits, Taxes, and Custom Tees (41:44–43:29)
- Merch Gags: Ken gifts Micah a custom “Life's too short to pay taxes” tee in light of his ongoing IRS audit stress.
10. Gaming Nostalgia (49:06–54:02)
- Favorite Childhood Games: The group reminisces on most-played games—Call of Duty, Need for Speed, Burnout, Skate 3, Tony Hawk, Forza, Flight Simulator, etc.
- “The most played video game for you growing up?” launches an enthusiastic round of nostalgia.
11. Car Talk: The Worst Cars Ever (55:16–57:31)
- Simulators & Real Cars: Discussion about building a driving sim turns to banter about the worst car ever made—shoutouts to Pontiac Aztec, Prius, and Chevy Volt.
12. Idiot of the Week: Burnout Disaster (57:47–60:12)
- Viral Video Breakdown: They share and roast a viral burnout fail where a driver blacked out and smashed a compact car: “Can you imagine? Had to have hurt how pissed you're getting out of that car.” (58:54, CJ)
- Shop Burnouts: Plea to fans: “Please don't do that. People don't, like, when they drive by and see a bunch of burnout marks in front of our shop.” (59:47, CJ)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “I was, like, ill on the way home with myself.” (03:28, CJ)
- “This guy lost $1,500 in like a minute and a half.” (03:05, Ben)
- On the Hoonigan burnout pit: “I want them to be able to do it, but it is so dangerous.” (10:17, CJ)
- On impulse buying: “We basically...we got conned, but you got a really good excuse.” (16:01, Micah)
- “They saw us, took one look, and were like, ‘no tables left.’” (26:49, Ben)
- “Me and Lewis Hamilton, Diplo are best friends now.” (31:10, CJ)
- “Life’s too short to pay taxes.” (42:13, Ken’s T-shirt)
- On their video game nostalgia: “Simpsons Hit and Run…Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4…the best games.” (50:09, Ben)
- On burnouts in front of the shop: “Please don’t do that…People don’t like when they drive by and see a bunch of burnout marks.” (59:47, CJ)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Vegas Sickness & Gambling Losses: 00:20–04:39
- Micah’s Pity Buys & Vegas Hustle: 04:04–07:55
- SEMA & Burnout Carnage: 08:26–16:16
- Bugatti Scooter Story: 15:35–23:44
- Club Entry Fiasco: 24:44–27:58
- Diplo & Lewis Hamilton: 28:52–31:33
- Back Home & Winter Contest: 31:53–35:47
- Apple Cider Vinegar Challenge: 37:22–41:16
- IRS Shirt & Taxes: 41:44–43:29
- Video Game Memories: 49:06–54:02
- Driving Simulators Talk: 54:52–57:31
- Idiot of the Week (Burnout Fail): 57:47–60:12
Tone & Vibe
The podcast is full of lively, sometimes self-deprecating humor, relentless storytelling, Midwestern camaraderie, and genuine affection. The crew laughs off their Vegas mishaps, shares unfiltered opinions on car culture and life as Youtubers, experiments with (disgusting) health hacks, and never takes themselves too seriously, rolling with the wins, losses, and all the stories in between.
For Listeners Who Haven't Tuned In
This episode is a high-energy, storytelling-heavy look at the wild, weird, and wonderful world of CboysTV: from reckless Vegas nights to burnout pits and close encounters with F1 stars, to reminders about the perils of clubbing with all dudes, winter in the Midwest, and the eternal question—what terrible car would you turn into a simulator? It’s a classic slice of CboysTV: irreverent, honest, and always entertaining.