Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: Crashes Caught on Camera, Ken Changing His Name, & Evans Tolerance For Pain
Date: June 18, 2024

Episode Overview

In this especially chaotic episode, the CboysTV crew (CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan), joined by guests Gavin and Evan, dive into recent crashes (both on and off camera), the pitfalls of pontoon boat ownership, the evolution of redneck culture, and plenty of behind-the-scenes banter. The discussion travels from business milestones to injury stories, with asides about pain tolerance, small-town breakfast run-ins, and the ever-present friendly roasting between friends. Central themes include the crew's comedic take on their everyday mishaps, vehicle mayhem, and what it means to be a redneck in 2024.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Pontoon Boat Mishaps & Ken's Chair Catastrophe

• The group recounts attempting to sink Ken’s small pontoon, gifting him the boat, and the absolute devastation when Ken’s chair broke during the adventure.

  • “I can't even explain the feeling seeing Ken be excited about a gift... And then until his chair broke.” — Ryan (03:33)
  • Chair breaks > Ken instantly goes from joy to frustration.
  • Motor feared blown, but might just be hydrolocked from Ken riding in the back (04:36).
  • Potential plans to swap bigger motors for comedy’s sake (05:04).

• Ken’s genuine emotional reaction to receiving the gift is noted as rare and touching.

  • “He went for the hug.” — Ken (03:38)

2. Crashes, Injuries & Pain Tolerance

• Gavin recounts multiple recent crashes, including a pulled hamstring while attempting to barefoot waterski and being run over by his own mini tractor.

  • “Every video just blessed with it. I must have crashed in the womb a couple times because I am, I’m ready to crash whenever.” — Gavin (08:00)
  • Barefooting’s dangers are highlighted; it’s described as a dying—and needlessly dangerous—art (06:30–07:04).
  • Evan and Gavin compare their heightened ability to withstand injury, joking about chronic aches and toughing out years-old injuries.
    • “If you wake up every morning and you feel great, which I never do. Then it’s like more of a concern.” — Ben (46:52)
    • “Just run it.” — Gavin (47:07)

• Security camera footage of “Big Wrench” taking a hard fall on an E-bike after work is discussed, with both humor and legitimate concern (29:10–31:12).

3. Redneck Identity, Three Wheelers, and “Fake Rednecks”

• Light-hearted debate about who qualifies as a "real" redneck.
  • Gavin: “You’re thinking I’m a fake redneck, not liking heavies. ... You’re probably thinking I’m a faker.” (02:02)
• Extensive jokes about Gavin’s evolving redneck identity—bedazzled jeans and Jordans in high school to boots and mullet now.
  • “I was all about basketball and having swag... and then it was just time to cowboy up.” — Gavin (39:52)
• Gavin owns 35–40 three wheelers sourced mostly from rural widows and retiring farmers—shares stories about buying/fixing/selling them and connecting with older people who own "barn fresh" bikes (34:28–35:15).
  • “It’s either like a widow or just the farmer’s getting old. ...The grandkids don’t care. They’re just garbage at that point.” — Gavin (34:50)
• Banter on distinguishing lawn tractors from mini tractors and proper nomenclature (09:01).

4. YouTube Milestones and Content Creation

• CboysTV recently posted their 500th video (28:27).

  • Crew ponders “lock-in” challenge: watching all videos non-stop for 7 days (13:13).
  • "You could watch our videos for 6.9 days straight." — Ryan (13:05)

• Reflections on early vs. current content, growth, and nicknames (“Ken,” “Little Wrench,” etc.).

5. Ken’s Ongoing Name Change

• Ken reveals he’s in the process of legally changing his name after years of being known as “Ken” online (24:22–25:30).
  • “You don’t get to choose your nicknames. ...Around here unless you’re Gavin Little Wrench.” — Ryan (23:22–23:29)
  • Ongoing debate about requirements for the final name.

6. Viral Culture: Joey Chestnut and Hot Dog Lore

• Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest due to vegan sponsorship (20:18–22:19).
  • Discussion of sponsorship, branding, and professional eating rivalry.
  • “Who’s this guy’s agent who let him sign this?” — Ken (21:59)

7. Breakfast Runs, Small Town Encounters, and Gavin’s “Cougar Magnet” Status

• Hilarious stories about visiting the local coffee shop, charming the elderly ladies—one of whom gave Gavin her number and a shot at fixing her three wheeler.
  • "Gav walks through the coffee shop and the ladies, I mean, everybody’s talking to him. ...Can I get a piece of this man?" — Ryan (42:34)
  • Mullets, Corvettes, and boots create a magnetic appeal; the group lightly teases Gavin about being “middle-aged women’s dream.”

8. Late Night Antics, Neighbor Complaints & E-Bike Escapades

• Nighttime wheelie sessions on e-bikes have annoyed neighbors, prompting calls and friendly reflection on community life (31:40–33:43).

9. Car Talk: Fast Cars, Street Racing, Crashes

• Stories of Lamborghini vs. R8 races, with Ben's “not-so-fast” reputation in drag races (53:03–54:53).
  • Memorable recounting of viral “Lambo 360 save” (53:22).
• Discussions around fast street cars, sleeper builds (Civics, Evos), and the state of car culture (55:05–56:19).
• Talk of all-wheel-drive minivans, “van Hellcats,” and the absurd need for speed in mom cars (57:02–58:12).

10. Miscellaneous Banter & SUS Moments

• Endless jokes and “sus” moments throughout (especially on rainy days), with the crew self-mocking about how off-the-rails and suggestive the podcast became.
  • "If that was your first podcast, try another one, please." — Ryan (62:01)
  • “Probably a little more SUS than usual.” — CJ (61:57)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ken and the Gifted Pontoon

  • "He went for the hug." — Ken (03:38)
  • "He was not even that mad when he blew up the motor. It's like, man, a little inconvenience... that chair went down." — Ben (03:00)

• Pain and Crashing

  • "Every video just blessed with it. I must have crashed in the womb a couple times because I am just… I'm ready to crash whenever." — Gavin (08:00)
  • "If you wake up every morning and you feel great, which I never do…" — Ben (46:52)
  • "Just run it." — Gavin (47:07)

• Redneck Evolution

  • "I like comfort. I'm just a versatile redneck." — Gavin (38:41)

• Milestone Recognition

  • "You could watch our videos for 6.9 days straight." — Ryan (13:05)

• Breakfast Fame

  • "He caught a phone number at dinner yesterday. Not doing anything but say he likes three wheelers." — Ben (41:01)

• Racing Scares

  • "Oh, dude, that was the save of the century." — Ben (53:26)
  • "He had to change his pants before he pulled off the track." — Ryan (54:05)

• Self-aware Sign-off

  • "If that was your first podcast, try another one, please." — Ryan (62:01)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:55 — Chaos begins, Gavin & Evan join; Ken complains about podcast antics.
• 03:33 — Pontoon gift, Ken's rare hug, followed by chair catastrophe.
• 06:58–07:36 — The dangers and decline of barefoot water skiing.
• 08:00–08:42 — Gavin’s pain tolerance: “Crash ready since birth.”
• 13:05 — 500th video milestone; watching challenge joke.
• 24:22 — Ken discusses legal name change for YouTube persona.
• 29:10–31:12 — Security cam crash: Big Wrench’s infamous fall.
• 34:28–35:15 — Gavin’s three wheeler acquisition stories.
• 42:34–43:09 — Gavin as the coffee shop heartthrob.
• 53:22 — Viral “Lambo save” and spectator excitement.
• 57:02–58:12 — The hidden power of family vans, “Hellcat minivan.”
• 61:57 — Meta sign-off, shielding new listeners.

Conclusion

This episode stands out for its wild energy, relentless banter, and authentic insight into the comically chaotic lives of the CboysTV crew. Between crashes, broken gifts, name changes, and being middle-aged women’s dream, the boys prove that whether on a podcast, a boat, or a three-wheeler, they live wide open and unfiltered.

If you’re new to the podcast—maybe try one more. But for fans, it’s classic CboysTV: loose, honest, and always hilarious.

Follow-up topics for next week:

• Will Ken actually change his name legally?
• Will the mini pontoon finally run?
• Can Gavin avoid emergency rooms and coffee shop admirers?
• Will Evan ever stop limping?

Stay tuned!