Podcast Summary: “CboysTV on Hot Teachers, Favorite Cars, & Creating New Builds Every Week”

Podcast: Life Wide Open with CboysTV
Air Date: June 20, 2023
Hosts: CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, Micah

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, the CboysTV crew dives into their signature banter, touching on everything from favorite crazy car builds and behind-the-scenes business hustle, to wild high school stories and dreams of owning a pirate ship. The group reflects on the rapid pace and evolution of their channel, the culture around custom vehicle communities, and the experience of reaching YouTube milestones. Expect a mix of offbeat humor, relatable stories, and practical advice for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Behind the Scenes: Filming “Rides” and Podcasting Experience

• The crew recounts filming an episode with their radio friend, Jake Thomas, learning about broadcasting and podcast techniques.

  • “He was just… giving us advice on how to keep a conversation going… and how to go deeper into them. But he was like, ‘yeah, and if you're wearing headphones, I would just take those off. Feels a lot more natural.’” (Ken, [00:07])

• Technical mishaps: Repeatedly re-filming due to missing mics and not recording (comic frustration with production slips).

2. Car Talk: Legendary Builds, Hummers, and the Dually Ford Ranger

• Ongoing jokes about Ryan possibly buying another Hummer, and the group's appreciation for their infamous unreliable but beloved vehicles.

  • “The Hummer joke is just not fair anymore... It's proven itself time and time over again. I can't sit here and rag on it too hard.” (Ken, [03:24])
  • “It's probably produced more hits and views, I would say—probably ten times over.” (Ryan, [03:50])

• Discussion of custom projects like the dually Ford Ranger and ambitious plans to diesel swap it:

  • “Diesel Duramax swap. Ford Ranger.” (Ryan, [05:39])

• Shout-outs to Big Wrench (their fabricator), his speed and skill, and the value of just diving into projects instead of overthinking.

  • “Everything is unrealistic and nothing makes sense. If you sit there and think about it too long, you're gonna talk yourself out of it because it’s such a stupid idea.” (Ken, [06:57])
  • Memorable Moment: Ken’s attempt to pitch a new “toilet build,” and Big Wrench’s response: “Let's maybe wait at least a month between toilet builds.” (Ken, [08:47])

3. Favorite Cars Owned & Car Culture Evolution

• Nostalgic discussion about their favorite vehicles:

  • Ryan: Ford Raptor ([10:33])
  • Evan: Yellow Subaru ([10:37])
  • Ken: Corvette—“first really cool car in the group” ([10:53])
  • “That is the nice part, actually. We all kind of get to experience everything.” (Ken, [11:10])

• Achieving their YouTube Gold Play Button and the channel’s rocky history with music copyright ([11:31]):

  • “We finally got our 1 million subscriber play button.” (Ryan, [11:31])
  • “First time we applied, they said that we had unoriginal content.” (CJ, [12:03])

4. On High School Teachers and Why “Hot Teachers” Are a Meme

• Inspired by Theo Von’s podcast, the group gets into recollections about attractive teachers and the high school rumor mill.
  • “Everyone has a hot teacher you think is hot in the time. Then you look back at the yearbook and you're like, oh man…” (Ken, [13:47])
  • Humor and social commentary on how perceptions shift with age.

5. Side-by-Side and Golf Cart Community Rants

• Addressing polarization in the side-by-side community: “pavement princesses,” money in builds, and nostalgia for simpler machines.

  • “It really has, it's came down to people spending $40, $50,000 for a OEM stock unit…” (Evan, [19:48])
  • “But what is it? Just everything with cars—you have extremists in every aspect.” (Evan, [20:28])

• Golf carts celebrated as “the best vehicles ever made—like little chicken nuggets for the road.” (Ken, [24:04])

6. Reckless Golfing Antics and Etiquette

• Memories and anxieties about their signature “reckless golfing” videos, and etiquette vs. mischief on local courses.
  • “Never any golf carts through or across the greens… never tearing up the lawn. There’s art in that.” (CJ, [25:28])
• Preparations for upcoming reckless golfing session, including amusing talk about getting “mentally prepped” and not getting arrested. ([26:35])

7. Fan Interactions: 2M Subscriber Giveaway Winners Vibe

• Tales from hanging out with winners—a fun reminder of their evolving fanbase.
  • “We like hanging out with weirdos; we have the most fun with.” (CJ, [29:52])
  • Winners described as “too normal” but cool and getting “the real experience.” ([30:30])

8. Dreams of Pirate Ship Ownership

• The ongoing, tongue-in-cheek saga of buying, building, and sailing a pirate ship on Minnesota waters.
  • “When people ask, like, what's your guys's long game? …Till we get a pirate ship, man. That’s the goal.” (Ken, [31:55])
  • Hopes of epic journeys up the Mississippi, and logistical challenges.
  • “Us conning our pirate ship from the Gulf of Mexico up the Mississippi to home.” (CJ, [34:41])
  • Cboys’ commitment: updates on pirate ship adventures next episode.

9. Business Hustle: Merch, Alcohol Brands, and Entrepreneurial Advice

• Misadventures with Facebook Marketplace and weird encounters buying/selling vehicles. ([40:07])

• Discussion of their apparel drops and promotional timeline; shout-out to their merch and upcoming 4th of July collection. ([43:06])

• Mathematical musings on the economics of products like Happy Dad hard seltzer.

  • “120 million bucks on Happy Dad… I think there's a lot of politics when it comes to the alcohol business.” (CJ, [52:02])

• Business Tips:

  • The importance of good banking relationships and advice for entrepreneurs:

    • “If a certain bank doesn’t believe in the vision or won’t give you money… go and find someone that will; they are out there.” (Ken, [56:01])
    • “Ain’t nothing wrong with a little leverage here and there… if you want to grow the business.” (Ken, [57:33])

  • Calculated risk-taking distinguished from reckless debt:

    • “Calculated risk taking has got us to where we are today.” (Evan, [58:51])
    • “Buying a new trailer so you can do bigger jobs—that’s a good idea. Using that money to put Forgis on your truck so you look cool—not a good idea.” (CJ, [59:55])

  • Presentation tips for trades and business: “Even if you can’t afford the nice truck yet, make your truck clean…” (CJ, [61:33])

10. Life Reflections & Closing Thoughts

• On the passage of time: life speeding up as you age, earliest memories, and information overload in the digital era.

  • “I probably consumed more content and things today than someone in, like, the 30s consumed in their entire life.” (Evan, [47:27])

• Casual gaming talk—anticipation for GTA VI, nostalgia for simpler video games, and how little time they have to play games now. ([48:28])

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Everything is unrealistic and nothing makes sense. If you sit there and think about it too long, you're gonna talk yourself out of it because it’s such a stupid idea. You might as well just…” (Ken, [06:57])
• “Hot teachers. Bless them.” (Ken, [18:53])
• “Golf carts are some of the best vehicles ever made. They're like little chicken nuggets for the road.” (Ken, [24:04])
• “When people ask, like, what's your guys's long game?… Till we get a pirate ship, man. That's the goal.” (Ken, [31:55])
• “If a certain bank doesn’t believe in the vision…just go and find someone that will because they are out there.” (Ken, [56:01])
• “Calculated risk taking has got us to where we are today.” (Evan, [58:51])
• “Even if you can’t afford the nice truck yet, make your truck clean when they pull up.” (CJ, [61:33])
• “I probably consumed more content and things today than someone in, like, the 30s consumed in their entire life.” (Evan, [47:27])

Key Timestamps

• 00:07: Radio and podcasting advice from Jake Thomas
• 03:24: Hummer’s legacy on the channel
• 05:39: Plans for diesel-swapping the Ford Ranger
• 10:33 – 10:53: Hosts’ favorite cars
• 11:31: Achieving the 1 million subscriber play button
• 13:47: Hot teacher stories and social dynamics
• 19:48 – 20:48: Side-by-side community gripes and culture
• 24:04: Golf carts as “chicken nuggets for the road”
• 25:28: Reckless golfing etiquette
• 29:52: Reflections on fan interactions
• 31:55: Pirate ship ambitions
• 52:02: Analysis of Happy Dad’s sales
• 56:01: Business advice—finding the right bank
• 58:51: Calculated risk and entrepreneurship
• 61:33: Car/truck presentation and professionalism in trades
• 47:27: Digital content saturation
• 62:42: Wrap-up, June 22 merch drop reminder

Final Thoughts

As always, the CboysTV crew keep their conversations loose, funny, and occasionally profound—blending practical entrepreneurial advice with tales of youthful antics and internet stardom. This episode is a lively window into their creative process, team dynamics, and evolving ambitions, from wild builds to YouTube dreams and, yes, one day, a pirate ship.

Don’t miss next week’s episode for possible updates on the pirate ship saga and more high-octane hijinks!