Life Wide Open with CboysTV – Episode Summary

Episode: CJ & Ben Go Bald! Evan Takes "Cheeto" Test
Date: May 7, 2024
Hosts: CboysTV crew (CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, Micah)
Theme: A hilarious blend of hair loss camaraderie, business and life stories, and an in-depth dive into Evan’s judgments of “Cheeto” things (i.e., stuff he thinks is lame or uncool).

Main Theme & Purpose

This week’s episode captures the energy and banter of the CboysTV crew as they react to the freshly-shaved heads of CJ and Ben, welcome a surprise (and bizarre) gift for Ken, and introduce a new segment: the “Is it Cheeto?” test with Evan as the ultimate arbiter. Alongside these antics, the boys deliver signature stories about their business, behind-the-scenes moments, and a window into their uniquely funny world.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. CJ & Ben's Bald Brotherhood

• Bald Reveal & Public Reactions: The episode kicks off with reactions to CJ and Ben both having buzzed heads, a rare occurrence. CJ reflects on how being bald changes how strangers perceive him, possibly commanding more respect or fear (00:26–06:27).

• Notable Quotes:

  • “It's still like a shock factor every time I look at you guys.” — E (00:27)
  • “When I run into a stranger, they respect me more.” — C (06:00)
  • “I thought of all truck mods, you would be all about the running boards.” — A (00:07, call-back at 19:54)

• Maintenance & Freedom: Discussion about the freedoms of being bald—less showering needed, no “bed head,” and easier routines.

  • “You don't even have to like take maintenance of your body. Like you don't have to shower or like anything like that when you're bald.” — A (02:54)

• Identity and Fun: Laughter ensues as comparisons are drawn between bald icons: Ben is likened to Michael Schofield from Prison Break, while CJ is compared to Caillou (06:45–07:21).

  • “CJ kind of looks like Caillou.” — E (06:56)
  • “Should dress like him... You and grandpa would dress up in Harley stuff, and I'll just wear Caillou clothes.” — C (07:12)

2. Ken Receives the "Mother of Tesla Gong" (07:42–12:18)

• Surprise Gift: The crew surprises Ken with a massive, custom gong, referencing Ken’s percussionist past. The moment turns chaotic as Ken promptly manages to injure himself using the gift, prompting jokes about calling an orthopedic specialist.
  • “How do you manage?” — A (09:10)
  • “Call the orthopedic specialist.” — D (09:12)
  • “First gift in years that wasn’t a toilet.” — C (09:32)
• Jokes & Running Gags: References to Ken’s history of being given toilet-related gifts and speculation about how the gong will be used to disrupt Ken and Mike’s routines.

3. Is it Cheeto? – The Cheeto Test Segment (12:21–37:10)

What Does “Cheeto” Mean?

• “Just lame. Like, cheesy... It's basically saying, like, it's not it.” — D (13:11, 13:19)

Rapid-fire Cheeto Judgments

Evan dictates what’s Cheeto or not, with the crew tossing in-personal stories, call-backs, and comedic bickering:

| Item/Topic | Evan’s Verdict | Commentary | Timestamp | |---------------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | MGK music/persona | Cheeto | "Never really been a big fan... fans are cheeto." | 13:53–14:24 | | Red Etnies | Not Cheeto | “Collector’s item... now that Ryan Sheckler's not on Etneys.” | 15:02–15:25 | | Red V6 Ford Raptor | Cheeto | “The black fender flares kill it right off the get... I'd rather have a V8.” | 16:46–17:11 | | Under Armour gear | Cheeto | “I would double cheeto both that bike and that sweater.” | 17:12–17:38 | | Seltzers | Neutral | “Because it's not tea.” | 18:06 | | Jack in the Box | Super Cheeto | “Last time I went there, it was Super Cheeto.” | 18:16–18:23 | | White Castle | Not Cheeto | “White Castle every day.” | 18:24–18:27 | | Off-roading street bikes | Only Cheeto if orange| “Only Cheeto because it was orange. Blue, cool, cool.” | 18:59–19:03 | | Miatas (classic, new) | Not Cheeto / Cheeto | “Depends... if you think it’s a cool performance car: Cheeto.” | 20:56–21:41 | | Broncos | Cheeto | “I just think by the time you get something like that, just buy yourself a pickup truck.” | 23:24–23:28 | | Seatbelts | Cheeto (“thrown to safety”) | Evan jokes: “I still believe you’ll just get thrown to safety.” | 23:40–23:49 | | Wearing helmets | Sometimes Cheeto | “Sometimes when I'm out doing a few wheelies, the helmet's unnecessary...” | 29:45–31:36 | | Apple stickers on cars | Cheeto | “That's literally a lifetime supply of Cheeto.” | 39:51 |

• Crew Detours and Arguments: The segment is loaded with sidebars, jokes, and debates over what truly qualifies as Cheeto, with the boys relentlessly ribbing Evan.

Memorable Quotes:

• “Every last person that wrote a helmet comment can't wheelie for.” — D (32:35)
• “You guys are probably making it worse. I’m probably never gonna wear a helmet again after today.” — D (33:01)
• “It all just boils down to whether you can wheelie or not.” — C (34:54)

4. Riffing on Rewards Points—Evan's Vape Store Obsession (42:23–46:41)

• Points Addiction: Evan reveals he’s amassed almost enough vape store points for a free Vegas trip, causing the crew to do some math and gasp at the amount spent.

  • “I need, like, 5,000 points, and I'm sitting on, like, 3,500.” — D (43:28)
  • “That’s $3,500 in vapes, and it hasn’t even been a year yet.” — C (43:46)

• Ken as the Rewards Maximizer: The crew acknowledges Ken’s legendary skills in maximizing points and deals in all aspects of life (47:50).

5. Discussion of “Boys” Groups & YouTube Giveaways (53:05–59:35)

• The ‘Boys’ Universe: Joking about all the groups with ‘Boys’ in their name (Kia Boys, Montana Boys, Boosted Boys, Backstreet Boys/Fellas, etc.).
• Sweepstakes Confusion: The CboysTV recounts a mishap where a giveaway winner was initially told (incorrectly) via email that the win was a scam, and then subsequently received the real call—causing understandable confusion.
  • “Poor guy gets the FaceTime... biggest giveaway we’ve ever done. And it was... a rollercoaster.” — C, B (59:26–59:31)

Other Notable Topics & Quotes

• Crash Safety Debates (Seatbelts & Traction Control):
  • Evan’s skepticism of modern safety features: “All this safety stuff—ABS, traction control, probably even airbags—he would just say, you know, it’s just designed by a bunch of overeducated idiots and it’s unnecessary.” — D (26:39)
  • The others repeatedly add disclaimers: “Do not listen to what he is saying... he has no valid points.” — A (23:55)
• Group Dynamics:
  • Standard ribbing on maintenance, technological prowess (“Evan, what do you think of laptops?”), and generational habits.
• Car Culture & Off-roading: Updates on vehicle builds, the upcoming off-road “chopper” project, and reflections on challenges (e.g., “Not much clearance at all, probably a horrible idea, but f*** yeah, sign me up.” — D, 36:43)
• Viral Internet/Car Culture Crossovers: The group discusses recent online videos about “swimming through” city traffic in supercars and how risky and irresponsible this trend is (48:04–52:55).
  • “It truly is inevitable.” — B (51:31)
  • “Bobbing and weaving in traffic, you’re gonna hurt someone innocent.” — C (51:25)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–06:27: Bald reveals, experiences, and jokes
• 07:42–12:18: Ken’s gong gift saga
• 12:21–37:10: “Is it Cheeto?” – The Cheeto Test Segment
• 42:23–46:41: Vape points saga & points maximization
• 53:05–54:35: The "Boys" groups conversation
• 55:11–59:35: Truck giveaway/fake scam saga
• Throughout: Motorcycles, off-roading, safety debates, and personal anecdotes

Memorable Moments & Running Jokes

• Bald jokes (“You and grandpa would dress up in Harley stuff, and I’ll just wear Caillou clothes.” — C, 07:12)
• Toilets as gifts (“First gift in years that wasn’t a toilet.” — C, 09:32)
• Cheeto authority (“He looks like... he dresses from the 90s. Like he doesn’t know anything about anything.” — B quoting a hater, 34:14)
• Sweepstakes confusion (“Nope, doesn’t sound real. Sorry, man. Pretty sure that’s a scam.” — B, 56:32)

Takeaways for New Listeners

• The Life Wide Open podcast is a riotous blend of car/vehicle culture, inside jokes, and unfiltered debates on everything from business strategy to whether putting an Apple sticker on your car is “Cheeto.”
• The crew’s dynamic is all about mutual roasting, storytelling, and seeking entertainment in everyday life.
• Evan’s “Cheeto” test is both the star feature and a window into CboysTV’s humor, brand, and approach to the world.

Closing Quote

“Thanks for listening to the Life Wide Open podcast. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. And smash the like button—like, he’s smashing... I knew he would throw it.” — F (60:03), B (60:09)