Podcast Summary: "Evans Mom on Raising Evan, Sneaking Out, & Injuries As A Kid"

Life Wide Open with CboysTV – August 26, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode is a lighthearted, story-filled session featuring the CboysTV crew and a special guest—Evan’s mom, Patty. The guys delve into everything from wild driving stories and golf escapades to the untold childhood adventures (and misadventures) of Evan. Key moments include tales of sneaking out, childhood injuries, parental perspectives, and plenty of laughs as the crew gets nostalgic and candid. Evan's mom provides rare family insights and stories, making it a standout look behind the scenes of CboysTV.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Crew Catches Up: Vacations, Cars, and Life (00:00–17:00)

• Mike's Honeymoon Recap (01:32)

  • Mike shares about his trip to Massachusetts and Cape Cod, commenting on the bougie atmosphere and abundant seafood.
  • "It's like Florida, but no palm trees... everyone... it's beautiful." – Mike (02:28)

• Giveaway Car Winner Update (05:11)

  • The Huracan giveaway winner is actively using and rallying the car—something the team finds refreshing and cool to watch.
  • "It's really fun to see—this is the first guy where we've actually seen the vehicle being used afterwards." – CJ (05:28)

• Lottery Dreams (06:12)

  • The crew jokes about what they’d buy if they won the lottery—houses on the lake, Corvettes, mods, and more.
  • Notable running joke: owning a pickup truck is essential no matter how much money you have.

• Speeding Tickets & Insurance Woes (07:45)

  • The guys share driving records; Mike admits to being pulled over 75 times, while CJ discusses the reality of "just paying the tickets."
  • "I'm living the lifestyle of 'I'll just pay the tickets.' And now if I get one more speeding ticket before February, I lose my license." – CJ (08:08)
  • Insurance struggles are real; the insurance agent is surprised at the number of tickets on file.

Summer Vibes, Gambling, and Golf Antics (17:15–39:30)

• Gambling Streaks (15:27)

  • The crew reflects on recent pull-tab and DraftKings luck—the summer has been "profitable," with wild wins (and hints at big losses for some, like Evan).
  • Evan’s slot machine habits are discussed: "He's betting $18.50 per spin!" (16:21)

• Golf Tournaments and Skill Gaps (17:15, 19:00)

  • Teaming up for charity golf tournaments; friendly jabs about skill levels, practice, and the lure of golf growing among the group.
  • Golf stories are full of jokes about “breakfast balls” (mulligans) and the varying definition of “keeping score.”
  • "If I par once in 18 holes, I'm stoked." – Mike (20:22)

• Viral Golf TikTok Story (22:00)

  • The crew discusses a bizarre TikTok rumor about an "underground drink" called a "Ground and Pound" at a local golf course, only to debunk it as "fake news."

• Peripheral Pop Culture: AI & 50 Cent (25:40)

  • Observations about 50 Cent’s AI-driven Instagram presence and the shifting slang of Internet culture (“based,” “grounded,” etc.).
  • "'Based' is just, like, being unapologetically yourself, not caring what others think..." – Mike/reading from Google (28:04)

Car & Bike Chat: Buying Smart, Losing Value (29:00–37:00)

• Bike and Car Shopping Realities (29:00)

  • The difficulty of finding fairly priced Harleys—people's tendency to overprice due to customizations.
  • The team’s philosophy: never overpay, always do research.

• EV Resale Value (34:47)

  • Discussion of plummeting values for electric vehicles like the Hummer and Tesla Model X.
  • "If there's anything to learn, electric vehicles do not hold their value." – Ken (35:41)

Shop Stories: Remodeling, Rage Rooms, and On-Site Antics (36:35–43:00)

• Demolition Mayhem (36:35)

  • Creative ideas for house demolitions (using vehicles, making viral videos).
  • Nostalgia for tearing down Ken's old house, including a makeshift “rage room” experience.
  • "I think the most fun part was going in with baseball bats and breaking everything..." – Ken (38:33)

• Rage Room Business Idea (38:13)

  • The idea of opening a rage room where people can experience breaking stuff, CboysTV style, is floated.
  • Hints at possibly commemorating upgrades with over-the-top destruction.

Evan’s Mom Joins: An Inside Look at Raising Young Evan (43:00–1:00:00)

The Big Entrance (42:34)

• Rolly Boy (Dalton) shows off a new Rolex, prompting crew jokes and watch talk.

Mother-Son Dynamic Comedy (49:56)

• Patty visits the CboysTV shop for the first time after years of Evan working there. The running joke: Evan never wanted his mom to see his (messy) room.

Childhood Stories & Parental Wisdom

Cleaning Habits & Rebellion

• "Are you kidding me? He was very fussy growing up, and now I feel like this is part of your rebellion." – Patty (50:30)

Early Signs of Full-Throttle Living

• Evan’s first snowmobile got crashed in its first winter—on forbidden rides, “full throttle” stunts, and plenty of mischief.
• "My nickname for him is Full Throttle." – Patty (54:18)

Daring Escapades

• Sneaking out at night, breaking his foot while running from cops, and sneaking back in—inventing the cover story at home.
  • "Snuck back into the house with a broken foot and pretended to fall down the stairs." – Evan (57:33)

Parental Confessions

• Patty admits to being a daredevil ("drag racing boys on Highway 61") before having kids calmed her ways.
• The family laughs over Evan’s love for performing and being in front of the camera since he was a child.

Memorable Quotes:

• "When you took the training wheels off your bike, you took off like a madman and never went down." – Patty (56:12)
• "He was going 100 miles an hour, most of the time." – Patty (56:37)
• "Definitely me over John. I was a daredevil before I had kids." – Patty (56:44)

Closing Remarks & Signature CboysTV Moments (59:56–end)

• Plans for Patty’s ride in Evan’s Miata drift car (with jokes about how scary it is).
• "You should do the Miata ride. That may be even worth just filming…" – CJ (60:05)
• Crew wraps up the episode teasing next week’s show and encouraging listeners to subscribe as they approach 300k.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• "I'm living the lifestyle of 'I'll just pay the tickets.' And now if I get one more speeding ticket before February, I lose my license." – CJ (08:08)
• "It's really fun to see—this is the first guy where we've actually seen the vehicle being used afterwards." – CJ (05:28)
• "My nickname for him is Full Throttle." – Patty (54:18)
• "Snuck back into the house with a broken foot and pretended to fall down the stairs." – Evan (57:33)
• "When you took the training wheels off your bike, you took off like a madman and never went down." – Patty (56:12)
• "He was going 100 miles an hour most of the time." – Patty (56:37)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Introduction & Announcements: 00:00–01:25
• Vacation Recap & East Coast Stories: 01:31–03:44
• Speeding Tickets/Insurance Troubles: 07:45–12:11
• Gambling Luck and Golf Stories: 15:27–20:22
• Viral Cart Girl TikTok: 22:00–24:50
• EV Value Talk: 34:47–36:06
• Demolition & Rage Room Tangent: 36:35–39:23
• Evan's Mom Visits Shop: 49:56–1:00:00
• Childhood Mischief & Injuries: 52:08–58:38

Tone & Style

The episode is marked by easy banter, self-deprecating humor, and classics CboysTV camaraderie. Patty’s input adds warmth and new perspective, giving both fans and newcomers unique insights into how Evan’s up-for-anything personality got its start.

For listeners and fans, this episode is a blend of nostalgia, behind-the-scenes laughs, and family moments—offering a rare look at the stories that helped shape one of the CboysTV crew’s most iconic members.