Is Ken Faking His Injury?

Summary

Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: Is Ken Faking His Injury?
Date: August 8, 2023

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Episode Overview

In this lively installment, the CboysTV crew—CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, and Micah—recap recent adventures at We Fest, dive deep into Ken’s much-discussed knee injury, compare group dynamics to rock bands, swap stories on concert chaos, and banter about everything from YouTube farmers to plumbing disasters at the shop. Woven through their signature mix of off-the-cuff humor and candid storytelling, they question: Is Ken really as hurt as he seems, or is the injury a well-played bit?

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We Fest Recap & Small Town Mayhem

[00:12 – 06:34]

• The group shares their experiences attending We Fest, a massive music festival in their hometown, Detroit Lakes.
• Attendance skyrocketed for Morgan Wallen's performance—“I've never seen the town of Detroit Lakes that busy... every single road had cars backed up for miles.” (CJ, 01:25)
• The guys discuss the scale of Morgan Wallen’s popularity and debate who rivals him in music right now.
• Memorable opener Bailey Zimmerman’s rapid rise gets a shout-out—“He was a pipeliner, blew up on TikTok, and then started touring with Morgan Wallen. Like, overnight success.” (CJ, 03:41)

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Ranking Big Artists & Concert Thoughts

[03:59 – 05:55]

• Hot takes emerge on Morgan Wallen's live vocals and stage presence—“I expected the biggest country music star in the world to really blow me away... I have no complaints, but I wasn’t blown away.” (Ben, 04:52)
• “His songs are relatable and they're like pop... I heard 'Last Night' on pop radio the other day. This dude is everywhere.” (CJ, 05:13-05:33)
• The relatability and cross-genre appeal of country stars spur a conversation about the importance of star ‘swagger’ beyond technical skill.

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Rock Bands, Group Dynamics, and Behind-the-Scenes Parallels

[06:34 – 09:29]

• The crew likens the functioning of a rock band to their own group operation: different members step into the spotlight as the moment calls.
• “It kind of reminds me of us... one guy is at the front singing, but in the background, everyone else is doing their part to make the whole show work.” (Ben, 07:30)
• Importance of playing one’s role—some thrive out of the spotlight, and the camaraderie of group content creation echoes the ‘band’ model.

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The Great 'Is Ken Faking His Injury?' Debate

[10:06 – 18:29]

Injury Origins

[10:06 – 11:45]

• Ken recounts how his knee gave out during a filmed paddleboard yoga session:
  “I was on the paddleboard, and I just felt a pop and... that knee just gave out.” (Ken, 10:52)
• First doctor was dismissive; second doctor scheduled an MRI, suspecting an MCL strain or meniscus tear.
• “The second doctor said it could be an MCL strain, could be a meniscus tear. He just wants to evaluate, like, what actually is wrong.” (Ken, 12:07)

Authentic or Act?

[14:47 – 17:45]

• Light-hearted suspicion—was Ken really hurt, or covering something else up?
• “Initially we were pretty concerned about Ken’s knee. And when we hit the shore, he said, ‘My knee is just fine. I was getting chubbed up and just wanted to hit the water... Now he's really locked into this whole fake [injury] just to cover a boner.’” (CJ & Ben, 14:47–15:03)
• On Ken’s body growing faster than his ligaments: “You are, like, all out of whack, Ken. That’s why you’re so susceptible to injury...” (CJ, 13:17)
• Ken clarifies confusion over which knee was previously injured (“I just had to think about it... it's been a few years since I've had an issue with that.” – Ken, 17:18)

Yoga Form Dissection

[15:56 – 16:42]

• The crew roast Ken’s yoga posture (“...you might have had the worst yoga form quite possible. Like, you had your knee at a 90 degree angle, trying to hold your body. Have you ever done a squat before?” – CJ, 15:58)
• “I've done yoga like three times in my life.” (Ken, 16:21)

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Mechanical Bulls, Perseverance, and Old Injuries

[18:07 – 21:09]

• Hilarity ensues as the gang reviews Ken’s infamous mechanical bull incident, with confusion over timelines and which knee was previously hurt.
• “He did a full 360 on top... Everyone be like, ‘This guy’s a pro. Crowd goes wild.’” (Ben & Evan, 18:40–19:06)
• “This guy's middle name is Perseverance. Ken Perseverance Matthews.” (CJ, 20:47)

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Fights, Entertainment, and Showmanship

[21:44 – 27:31]

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz Fight Predictions

[21:44 – 24:34]

• The crew speculates on the outcome—Jake Paul’s boxing-focused background gives him the nod over Nate Diaz.
• “Boxing’s a whole other game, and I think Jake’s going to beat him.” (Evan, 22:58)
• Regret at missing the opportunity to watch the fight in a VIP suite.

The Value of a Good Show

[25:02 – 27:31]

• Discussion of showmanship in boxing, Conor McGregor’s appeal as an entertainer, and comparing content creation to pro sports.
• “‘It’s more important to be a better entertainer than a better boxer.’” (Evan, 25:38)
• Parallels between their videos and top-tier sporting events; entertainment value is king, not just technical excellence.

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Social Influence: Kai Cenat’s NYC Riot, BLM Protests

[27:34 – 29:41]

• Discussion on streamer Kai Cenat’s meetup-turned-riot in NYC—“if you're a big creator… you do a meetup… and you didn’t talk to authorities—you don’t even think about that...” (Evan, 28:00)
• Reflections on mass behavior during protests and the chaos following the George Floyd event in Minneapolis.

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Security at Events and American Vigilance

[29:41 – 34:47]

• Security measures at We Fest, including sniper nests above the crowd.
• “That is American right there. Two sniper decks set up.” (Ben, 30:01)
• Increased security linked to threats post-Fargo shooting: “That guy had an accomplice... said We Fest is next.” (CJ, 30:46)
• Moving story about meeting the officer who stopped a mass shooting in Fargo.

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Farming YouTubers and Risky TikTok Stunts

[35:13 – 38:44]

• The crew reacts to a viral TikTok of a farmer getting run over by a combine.
• “Y’all ever wonder what it feel like to get runned over by a damn old combine?” (TikTok featured by Ben, 35:28)
• Millennial Farmer’s YouTube success inspires admiration for authenticity and niche audiences—“He’s just as genuine as it gets.” (Ben, 37:54)

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Celebrity Fights, WWE, and Internet Entertainment

[39:04 – 46:42]

• Comments on Logan Paul's rising stardom in WWE and the blurred lines between scripted and real fights in the entertainment world.
• “WWE was like a soap opera, but for men.” (D, 40:11)
• Praise for the interview styles of Caleb Presley (Sunday Conversations) and the British ‘Chicken Shop Date’ interviewer—“That style of interviewing is obviously very uncomfortable... but people like seeing... people they're interested in being put in positions like that.” (CJ, 44:27)

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Interviewing Styles & Content Creation

[46:42 – 47:15]

• Caleb Presley’s interviews lauded for quick wit—“Caleb Presley interviews are like, it's like eating the best piece of pizza I've ever had.” (D, 46:00)
• Audience comments they love content that feels like it ends too soon: “The worst part about that video was when it ended. I love that comment. I see it all the time.” (D, 46:58)

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Concert Antics: Cardi B’s Microphone Toss

[47:15 – 51:17]

• Viral moment: Cardi B throws a microphone at an audience member—“That was amazing.” (CJ, 47:22)
• Jokes about left-handed throwing technique and whether anything came of it legally.
• On hypocrisy of artists lip-syncing versus singing live: “She should be in trouble for putting on a concert, not singing a single word of it.” (CJ, 49:14)
• Social commentary on the vulgarity wars among male and female rappers.

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Midwestern Tales: Barefoot Adventures & Plumbing Problems

[52:23 – 59:04]

• Losing shoes at concerts, walking barefoot, sleeping in a skid steer bucket—classic crew chaos.
• Recurring joke: “Ken and Evan really sure are hard on plumbing,” as they recount breaking the shop’s septic system—“Now they have actually done it... Evan broke everything in the last two months, but took out the septic system. The septic system backs up now.” (Ben, 54:00)
• Comparing the cost of a new septic system ($21,000) to potential video content value and vehicle purchases.

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Toilets, Bidets & The Ultimate Bathroom Banter

[59:04 – 61:51]

• Discussion of self-cleaning toilets in NYC public bathrooms and Ken’s failed bidet installation: “Ken ordered some Tushy bidets that ain’t getting installed. It just sits in a box.” (D, 60:34)
• Playful banter about the pitfalls (and perils) of modern bathroom amenities.

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Closing Remarks & Community Love

[62:27 – 62:38]

• “We do this every Tuesday, so we will see you guys next week. Love you guys.” (D, 62:38)

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Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “I was on the paddleboard, and I just felt a pop... that knee just gave out.” — Ken, [10:52]
• “I've never seen the town of Detroit Lakes that busy... every single road had cars backed up for miles.” — CJ, [01:25]
• “It kind of reminds me of us... one guy is at the front singing, but in the background, everyone else is doing their part to make the whole show work.” — Ben, [07:30]
• “Boxing’s a whole other game, and I think Jake’s going to beat him.” — Evan, [22:58]
• “WWE was like a soap opera, but for men.” — D, [40:11]
• “Caleb Presley interviews are like, it's like eating the best piece of pizza I've ever had.” — D, [46:00]
• “Now they have actually done it... Evan broke everything in the last two months, but took out the septic system.” — Ben, [54:00]
• “We do this every Tuesday, so we will see you guys next week. Love you guys.” — D, [62:38]

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Tone & Style

The CboysTV crew is as irreverent and candid as ever—mixing genuine concern (and skepticism) over Ken’s injury with playful ribbing, Midwestern storytelling, and thoughtful comparisons to broader pop culture. The chemistry is infectious, the laughs come easy, and the episode is peppered with references sure to entertain both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

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Transcript

[A]

Speaking of which, how you doing, Ken?

[B]

Sure. I go. You want your French fries with a side of America?

[A]

I'm not sure if we actually even have an option. It's either we have to let Evan and Ken go.

[B]

Yep.

[A]

Or a lot of water's going down over there, boys.

[C]

You guys are ready to go?

[D]

Eh, yeah. Well, no, just me.

[A]

Yeah, I don't know if I'm ready to go yet.

[B]

Well, for good reason.

[A]

Last night.

[D]

So there is. There is an elephant in the room of. You know, Ryan is in charge of the podcast, I guess, you know, edits it and, you know, set some times, and we really try to film it and work together and be on the same time. But he's like, 11. And I'm like, you guys know me. I'm like, well, I knew no one.

[B]

Was gonna want to do it at 2.

[A]

Did you say 11?

[D]

But that's.

[B]

Yeah, 11:30. But yesterday.

[A]

And that's the thing.

[D]

I wanted nothing more than to do it at 2. But again, different schedules here. And then. So he's like, ah, we'll just try again tomorrow. Try again tomorrow.

[A]

11.

[D]

11:30.

[A]

I mean, three isn't bad, though.

[D]

No, that's what I'm saying. But I'm just like, at 10. Sorry.

[A]

At 11.

[D]

I checked the locations of everyone. I'm like, they're not even close.

[B]

I don't even moved yet.

[D]

Yeah. So I'm like, well, we're here.

[A]

We made it. The last couple days, we've been at this music festival. It's in our hometown. It's called We Fest. We go every year. Probably talked it on the pod a couple times, but. Morgan Wallen, first night of We Fest. I have one, never seen We Fest that busy, but two, I've never seen the town of Detroit Lakes, where we live, as busy as it is. Or was even half of that like, crazy? Every single road going every single direction had cars backed up for miles and miles, and everyone was just walking. And there was like 120,000 people there when there's usually like 50. Yeah, it was insane, dude. And so then I was like, oh, is the whole weekend going to be like this? Nope. It was just for Morgan Wallace, ghost town.

[D]

And the fact that it was. It was a Thursday, because that's the only time that he had bigger shows. Friday, Saturday, so he could swing in on Thursday. And he blew the town up.

[A]

Yeah. I mean, obviously he's like the biggest country singer or, like, arguably one of the biggest artists maybe, besides for T. Swift right now, for the Swifties, country music but no, no, like you think worldwide. I think worldwide you have Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen.

[E]

I think there's tons of artists that are maybe. No, okay.

[A]

Selling out.

[D]

Selling out. The live crowds at least.

[B]

I think he probably is one of the bigger performers. I, I, ken could look it up, but I mean he had all 36 songs on the top 100. Pretty impressive.

[E]

I'm not saying he's not the top. I just saying I'd imagine he's for sure top of country and he's for sure up there. But I feel like there's still plenty of people in his. I don't know. I mean there's tons of artists that are probably just as famous, I'd say.

[B]

But who, who's streaming the most on Spotify?

[D]

It's just like little baby CJ's like, that's what I'm saying.

[A]

Well, I mean, I.

[E]

No, I'm just saying. I bet you little baby would draw a crowd like that.

[A]

I'm.

[E]

I'm sure.

[A]

No, like Lil Baby would not sell out a 70,000 stadium two nights in a row.

[B]

Maybe like Drake could.

[D]

Drake.

[E]

I mean. Yeah, I mean there's just lots of people. I'm not, I'm not disgraying him. I'm just saying like, he's definitely at the top.

[A]

Okay, maybe Drake. Yeah. Anyway, it was insane. It was, it was cool to see. Also before Morgan Wallen, Bailey Zimmerman, new, like new artists, honestly, in the last year was his opener. But he was really good too. And he kind of told his story. At the end of his set he was like, two years ago, I was sitting in my mom's basement. I had never written a song and I had never sang before.

[D]

Wow.

[A]

And I was like, I might try this.

[D]

And he's really good.

[A]

And like blew up on TikTok and then quit his job. He was a laying pipe. He was a pipeliner. And then he was started touring with Maury Wallen. Like, like overnight success, actually.

[D]

Crazy.

[B]

That's pretty. That's really cool. And I was super impressed with his performance.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

And I have a bit of a hot take about Morgan Wallen's performance. Same Ben, just. I feel like I've heard you say that it was the greatest night of your life.

[A]

I mean, I was, I was pretty laried up, so.

[D]

And you were really, really close. That helps. It's gotta help.

[A]

I. Dude, I thought I was in the pocket. I was. Because I was trying to play like, I love Morgan Wallace so much. I was like, I'm not going to fuck this up and be too drunk that I don't remember it. I think I fell out of the pocket because I was. I was just having too much fun.

[B]

So obviously when Morgan Wallen comes to town, like we said, the town explodes. Everybody comes out. Giant performer. I expected the biggest country music star in the world to really blow me away. And I gotta admit, he was great show. He did great. He checked all the boxes. I have no complaints. I just, I wasn't blown away by his performance.

[D]

I thought the production was really, really awesome. But he wasn't as good of a singer as I thought he would be. That doesn't really mean anything though in country music. As in like he got into his higher octaves a little bit and he killed it.

[B]

He was good.

[D]

Someone like this, like. Yeah, like the slower, lower stuff, I'm just like. Yeah.

[A]

I don't know. I wouldn't say. When I think of like what makes him so popular or famous, I think his songs are relatable and they're like pop. So it kind of can be consumed by so many people. Like I heard, I heard last night, which is a country song on like the pop radio the other day. I was like, this dude is like everywhere.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I don't know, he's just like got that swagger. I love this guy, but this was.

[B]

Like Mount Rushmore dude. Fucking Morgan Wall and Axel Hodges.

[D]

And I know it's changed a little bit, but your love for Morgan won was very similar to your love for Axel Hodges. Whether or not he was truly the best or the best at what he did. You're just like, yeah. He's just so cool though.

[E]

Yeah.

[A]

I don't know. Yeah. Maybe it was just the swagger. Yeah, yeah, it was a good time. You know what else was really fun? Me, like walking through the campgrounds and meeting so many people that watch the vids, listen to the pods and pretty much every like 5ft I was meeting a sub.

[B]

It was so cool. And that's changed a lot. Cuz we've been going for the last 10 years and it was like even three years ago was like you see a couple people. But this year it really felt.

[D]

Sitting next to the bathroom in no joke, the dark. I'm in the dark with a hat, a curb rim hat on and people are like. And it was just. Yeah, it was hyping me up a lot. Like way more than usual.

[B]

I don't want to talk about we fest the whole time. Or maybe I do, but. But it's kind of fun watching the way that Like a rock band or a country band operates.

[D]

Like.

[B]

I was watching the Brothers Osborne. I think they're actually brothers, and they're up there singing, and they've got the different, you know, guys on backup guitars and keyboard and stuff like that. And I kind of started watching the way that they all interact in the way that. Let's say with Brothers Osborne, one of them was a better guitar player, the other one was a better singer. So then when they have a good guitar song, that guy comes up front and he gets his, like, eight minutes up front. Then the other guy comes up and performs, and you got the guys in the back that, you know, when the. When there's a strong bass guitar stuff, they come out and do their thing. And it was really cool watching how a rock band or a country band performs together and makes it work, because it kind of reminds us. It kind of reminds me of us.

[D]

Right?

[B]

You know, like, everybody has their specific role. And, yeah, there might be one guy that in that moment is at the front singing, you know, the focus of the thing. But in the background, everybody else is doing their part to, like, make the whole show work. And it really was intrigued by that.

[A]

You know what. What else? I was looking. So I noticed kind of the same thing. But it's. It's interesting to watch, like, the guitar players, bass, the piano. Like, the kind of B guys are just, like, not in the spotlight, but they're still, like, just shredding. They're still shredding, and they're still getting into it. And then, you know, like, the lead singer, he's.

[C]

He's.

[A]

You know, he's obviously doing, like, most of the showiness, and everyone's kind of watching him. But, like, the guys in the back, I don't want to say it's like a selfless act, but, like, you got to be okay with, like, not being, like, in the spotlight.

[E]

It is strange, though, because technically, you'd think it's roughly the same amount of talent because, like, you're just. You're. You're either super good at singing or you're super good at you running.

[D]

You run.

[E]

A good point, but, like.

[D]

But it never, ever, ever has been that way or will be that way.

[A]

No.

[E]

100%.

[D]

No, it's. It's a good point, you know, like the.

[E]

Because the singer's speaking.

[D]

Yeah, right.

[A]

Yeah.

[D]

It's like the drummer to be the most talented musician in the game.

[A]

But, I mean, it's like a drummer. Yeah, but, like, Travis Barker is like, a drummer that comes to mind. But she's like a superstar.

[D]

And he kind of, like, broke out.

[A]

Of that mold of. Of being just, like. You know, it's like, such a funny.

[D]

Like, side note, you know, when, like, dude, have you heard that, like, that song that Travis Barker, like, hopped on? It's like, just the drummer. I'm like, this is the same song with just a Travis Barker drum track. And they're like, yeah, sick.

[E]

Yeah, it is.

[A]

It is interesting that in his instance, he can actually, like, feature on other songs.

[B]

Yeah, that's pretty wild.

[D]

But, yeah, overall, I agree. A band is kind of. I've never looked at it like that, but we kind of operate like that. As in, you might have to just be okay with someone else having the spotlight. Yeah, I know Evan has a tough time with that, but. But you really do.

[B]

Groups like us kind of are almost like a band. Right? You know, bands get in arguments and whatnot, but, like, it's all for the greater good, and I think we do really good together. I love you guys.

[D]

I think there is. You also run a good point there. Like, I don't think any of us are ever, like, cool. I just get to chill. But sometimes when you're in the spotlight or CJ is, or Evan, I'm like, I'm just stoked, dude.

[A]

I'm. We're.

[D]

We're still making a video. I haven't spoken to the camera in 10 minutes.

[B]

But that's okay.

[D]

But that's okay.

[B]

I'm just. Yeah, I'll be there when.

[D]

Because I know that someone.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

When paddleboard yoga comes, Ken's going to be a star.

[A]

Speaking of which. How you doing, Ken?

[D]

A little transition here. How you doing, Ken?

[C]

It's getting a little rough. I think last night was a little.

[E]

Too much walking around, but, yeah, I noticed that. I was like, in the day, you get around just fine. But when we were going, after we got dropped off, walking into the house.

[B]

You were really hobbling.

[E]

Hobbling. And I was thinking, yeah, the. The liquor starting to wear off. And he's probably thinking, I went a little hard on this leg.

[D]

So what happened?

[E]

I'd imagine the mornings are even rougher because you're really like.

[C]

Yeah, it gets really stiff. Like, you sit in one spot, and it just kind of, like, stiffens up and kind of moves.

[E]

You're a trooper, Ken.

[B]

I know. I can't believe it. Can you.

[E]

You don't get enough credit.

[B]

I agree. You battled through some serious injuries.

[D]

No, but. Yeah. What?

[C]

So I was on the paddle board, and I just felt a pop and just. That knee just gave out and went to the first doctor. He was like, oh, just put you in a brace. We'll do a little bit of pt, come back in a month, did some X rays. And I was like, that's. That's not how this should go.

[B]

Because you've had issues with this knee before.

[C]

Yeah. And so I went to a different doctor, and he was like, okay, I want you to go to an mri, you know, in two days.

[D]

Right.

[C]

Which.

[D]

That's what I would have thought you needed.

[C]

And then he wants to immediately review it and assess, like, what the game plan should be from there.

[A]

And I was like, to make sure that you don't injure it worse by walking around a music festival for three days.

[B]

Well, that.

[D]

That.

[C]

And it's like, you know, waiting 30 days to assess, like, okay, maybe we should do an MRI at this point.

[E]

That's annoying.

[B]

Yeah, that's just like, get it taken.

[C]

Care of, do the MRI now, then we can assess and get a game plan together. And I was like, that doctor did not impress me at all.

[A]

Well, no. Yeah. Going to get an X ray on. On Ligame. How does that work?

[B]

I don't know.

[A]

Ken's telling this knee doctor how to do a need like that dude is.

[C]

Like, this dude should not be managing my care at this point. I need somebody else.

[B]

Like, I should be.

[E]

So what do you think? Do you think it's a tear? Do you think you strained it? Because you've. You've obviously done that.

[B]

I don't know.

[C]

The second doctor said it could be an MCL strain, could be a meniscus tear. What? He just wants to evaluate, like, what actually is wrong.

[E]

What is a little alarming is if you say it popped. I feel like that wouldn't be a strain if you felt a pop.

[B]

Yeah, exactly.

[E]

Not to be.

[D]

You know, I guess what I was worried about was, like, this happened to my sister, but her knee. It's a little bit graphic to think about, but her knee. Her kneecap popped around the side of her leg. And I think that's what happened to you.

[A]

I. Dude, if you watch the GoPro footage back, like, frame by frame, it's very disturbing and hard to watch. It was just going.

[E]

It just.

[C]

Ouch.

[E]

Maybe you should get that clip and bring it when you go to see the doctor.

[D]

Actually.

[B]

Yeah. This is what I.

[E]

What happened.

[A]

And just say they'll be able to see.

[E]

I mean, maybe it'll just give them a little more insight. Maybe it won't.

[A]

Yeah, it's worth a Shot.

[B]

So did you feel like when you were doing that? I'm a stiff, stiff boy. I can't touch my toes. I'm pretty unflexible, I'll admit. But, like, when I was doing it, it didn't really hurt. I didn't feel like I was over stretching. Did you feel like you were like, over stretching or did it just literally give out on you?

[C]

No, it literally just gave out. Did not feel like any warning ahead of time. It was just like.

[A]

Well, I'm pretty sure Ken's mind and body and joints are not on the same page. His body is bigger than his mind thinks, and everything grew faster than I think your ligaments could handle. So, like, you are, like, all out of whack, Ken. And that's why you're so susceptible to injury, is because I think you're. You're equilibrium and everything going on that keeps you in balance is out of whack.

[C]

Probably not wrong.

[B]

The bigger they are, the harder they fall, you know?

[A]

Yeah, it does seem to be the case.

[C]

Nice soft landing. That's true.

[B]

At least you didn't eat shit to, like, some hot yoga floor.

[D]

So if Gavin is built like a brick shithouse, what is Ken built?

[B]

Like a water tower.

[A]

Delicate water tower.

[D]

I like that.

[A]

I was gonna say a water tower. Yeah, that's it. I like that a lot, actually. Is that actually what happened, or did you hit the water for another reason?

[C]

No. Oh, I. I was scanning the horizon, but no, I was.

[A]

What did, like, scanning the horizon?

[B]

Injury because he started getting stiff.

[A]

Scanning the horizon for what?

[C]

Just. Just making sure I was doing the pose right.

[D]

Told you to wear your wiener belt.

[C]

I forgot.

[D]

It's all good.

[C]

Ben was in a rush to film this. I didn't have a chance to go get that.

[D]

Well, yeah, I guess we didn't know what we were doing, so. You didn't know yet you'd need it. I just always wear mine so well.

[A]

Yeah, so initially, you know, we. We were pretty concerned about Ken's knee. And when we hit the shore, he said, my knee is just fine. I was getting chubbed up and I just wanted to hit the water.

[B]

But now he's really locked into this whole fake.

[A]

I go, when did two doctors.

[E]

I'll just to cover a boner.

[B]

Man, I should have thought of that in eighth grade when I go, I.

[C]

Wish that was my story.

[D]

Yeah, you'd be a lot better off if it was.

[C]

Hold on.

[A]

No, you were getting boners going up to the whiteboard.

[B]

Well, isn't that like a thing in like middle school, you know, you. It's like randomly you start thinking it.

[D]

Was a thing that I was scared about but never happened, that I. I.

[E]

Don'T think I ever whiteboard.

[B]

I don't know if I ever really had anything noticeable. Hard to notice.

[A]

But guys like us, Ryan, we can roll around incognity.

[E]

The whole time. Yeah.

[A]

Oh, Ken, man, I felt bad about it because of. Obviously I hate to see you get injured like that. But, like, going into it, I didn't even think for a second that there could be a potential injury.

[C]

I didn't even know that was a possibility.

[A]

But watching the footage back, you might have had the worst yoga form quite possible. Like, you had your knee at a 90 degree angle, trying to hold your body. Have you ever done a squat before?

[C]

No.

[B]

Can you imagine now, like, the yogis come after us. They're like, improper form. Of course you got hurt. Of course I have improper form.

[C]

I've done yoga like three times in my life.

[B]

Really? So you have a little experience.

[D]

No, the only way to look at it is that people can learn from you, I guess, and do not what you did exactly. Like, I don't know how because again, coming into it, didn't know that. Like, we didn't think about injuries. We didn't think about anyone. We didn't even think about breaking a sweat, really.

[E]

But can you just always find a way to take a good bit up a notch by just making it even more interesting?

[D]

Yep, I agree with that. And I'll only give you a hard time on it once. When we're asking you, you know, he's like, in the midst of. He's like, all right, yeah, it's hurting pretty bad right now. And we go, is that your bad knee? And you just go, I don't know. And I'm like, you know when you have a bad wrist or a bad knee or a bad ear? Evan's deaf in one ear. He doesn't go, I don't know. I don't know which one's bad.

[B]

Both his knees hurt.

[C]

I just had to think about it because it's like, it's been. It's been a few years since I've had an issue with that. So I had to think, okay, which one was it like, okay, the manual. I couldn't drive that car because I couldn't work the clutch. Okay. It was my left one.

[A]

Well, you did say that. You did say that.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And that's wrong. It was the other knee. And you never had a manual when you messed up your Knee on the ball.

[C]

Yeah, I did the Focus rs.

[D]

You did?

[A]

No, you had the Tesla.

[C]

Oh, did I have the.

[D]

Yeah, yeah, you did, but you had.

[A]

Yeah, because it was two summers ago.

[D]

You're like, I don't know which one was my bad one. I had a manual, and I couldn't.

[A]

Drive it because I watched the footage, because I put the video of you riding the bull in there, and I was, like, going back, and I was thinking about the time frame, and then I watched the video of. Of it back, and I was like, okay, one, that's the other knee. And two, this was, like, two years ago.

[B]

Two years ago to the day.

[A]

So Ken's timeline and your hobby.

[C]

It was my left knee, though. I looked at my medical records, which.

[B]

Scars there from surgery, which.

[C]

No, I never did surgery.

[B]

Oh, you never did. Okay.

[D]

I figured it was. It was your last.

[E]

That reminds me of that bull when you were riding that thing. It's like, it wouldn't let you off. Wanted to get off, but it just kept spinning.

[A]

And this guy couldn't get off.

[E]

It's like most people have a hard time trying to stay on, but he just was spinning on that thing. Like, he couldn't get off first to save his life.

[A]

He did a full360 on the top, and he just, like, was up on top of. Just spun.

[E]

Like, almost like he.

[B]

Like a top.

[E]

Like, you couldn't intentionally do that.

[A]

Couldn't get off the stage.

[D]

Those are some of the best mechanical bull videos where, yeah, they're getting bucked around, but they're, like, spinning.

[A]

Yeah, they can't get off.

[B]

Can you imagine? Ken puts his legs down and catches it and rides it again. Everyone be like, this guy's a pro. Crowd goes wild.

[A]

Ken, pop that video up.

[B]

I. Oh, my gosh. So legendary.

[C]

Oh, no. That was a different knee.

[A]

Oh, no.

[C]

I just found the picture of us golfing.

[D]

That's what I mean. I'm just like.

[B]

Well, now I feel less bad because I thought it was a reoccurring injury. It had a weak knee.

[E]

It was his good knee.

[D]

So now I guess you can tell people if they ever ask, oh, you have a bad knee now you get to say, yeah, they were both bad.

[E]

Both of them are still bad.

[A]

He's gonna be walking when he's older. Sorry. I got bad knees. You messed him up, dude. Honestly, can't go balling out of board yoga.

[D]

I'd like to think that by the time. By the time you're 55, let's just say you're gonna have you know, Tesla knees. You're gonna have, like, full bionic. Like, you know they can replace that. That's enough.

[A]

Yeah, it's all fun and games until Ken's got robots deciding where he's walking.

[E]

Walk him straight to the vape store.

[D]

Oh, no.

[A]

If we were up to your injuries. Ain't made for walking.

[D]

Oh.

[B]

Look at the. Look at the operator. Operator.

[D]

The one more time shirt.

[A]

The.

[B]

Dude, this guy went straight for the spin proper. Oh. Ow.

[C]

Dude, I. I don't think that was the one where I hurt myself, because there's four different videos on that.

[A]

How many times did you get bucked off that bowling up?

[C]

It was three.

[E]

You know how it is when you get knocked down, you got to get back up.

[D]

He's never, never been a quitter.

[A]

This guy's middle name is Perseverance Ken Perseverance Matthews.

[D]

Dude, if he's not careful, we're going to replace his last name with something else, too.

[A]

How did I not know that you wrote it multiple times? I didn't know that you wrote it multiple times.

[C]

You pay 30 bucks. It's like 10 bucks a time.

[E]

Wait, there's like, a time limit. Gets all up. They're like.

[D]

So get back on. What was going through your head when you handed him 30 instead of 10? I don't.

[C]

I don't remember how much it costs. There's no. It was like, you get to ride, like, three times.

[B]

No, Ken, it was that one when you up your knee. My favorite part is this guy in the back, though. The guy far left.

[A]

Let's go.

[B]

Look at this guy. Look at him dance.

[A]

Oh, that was it.

[D]

There it is. Pop that knee, babe. Yeah, pop that knee.

[A]

Who do you guys think is going to win the Jake Paul Nate Diaz fight tonight?

[D]

Jake Paul.

[A]

That's a night, you guys. So you guys watching this? Well, know already, I guess, if you care.

[D]

But I'll just go with Jake Paul.

[C]

I just hope they have fun.

[D]

Who says that before a fight?

[E]

I lowkey kind of want to just stay here and watch that.

[D]

I know.

[E]

No one else does. I lowkey want.

[D]

I would watch.

[E]

Dude, we should.

[D]

I. I'm not locking anything in. That's what I was going to say. Can we get into, like, a VIP campground? Take over the TV, you know, pay the 100 bucks.

[E]

The Internet is a problem. There's so many people there. You have shitty Internet. But I. I do want to watch that fight. I'm curious. Obviously, this will come out after. Everyone will know, but I think Paul.

[D]

Is more of a.

[E]

A boxer. And Nate Diaz is obviously like a jiu jitsu specialist. That's like kind of his.

[B]

His specialty.

[E]

No, no, they're boxing. That's the thing. So, like, it really doesn't. And like he can kick and all this stuff, but. And I know very little about, you know, I'm not like a analyst or nothing, but like, it just seems like the way Jake Paul throws a punch and the way I watch Nate Diaz throw punches in ufc. I think he's a better fighter. Obviously. Beat him in the street.

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

But I just don't think boxing's a whole nother game. And I think Jake's going to beat him.

[D]

I do.

[E]

And I think that Nate Diaz is gonna get. He's gonna start bleeding above his eye like he always does because he has so much like scar tissue. He always starts bleeding there very easily. And then he'll be bleeding all over his eye. He won't be able to see out of his left eye. And then it's just gonna. They might even stop it. Like that happens a lot for his fights, like, because he'll just be bleeding so bad they stop because he can't see.

[A]

And dude's got a beat up face. Yeah.

[E]

I mean, he's fought. I don't even know like a, a lot of fights. He's had a long career.

[D]

I agree with that. Rich, our track builder, Rich, he. You can kind of tell we were talking about we fest earlier and kind of tell where we're at. Like, there's a lot of factors that go into this. But he offered us a spot at this, at a suite because he knows Jake Paul.

[E]

We could have met him.

[D]

He said no. Yeah, we. And we're like, no, we got. We fast, Morgan.

[B]

Dumb.

[A]

We could like, dude, we could have.

[E]

We could have easily gone. As soon as I found Skip tonight.

[D]

As soon as I found.

[A]

Yeah. What were we doing?

[B]

I don't know. We were not thinking clearly.

[E]

I thought for some reason it was the same night as Morgan Wall.

[A]

I thought it was the same.

[D]

I thought Morgan Wall was playing Saturday because he's the biggest, but obviously he played Thursday. Ken booked a flight. We were pretty.

[A]

Can we book the flights?

[C]

We can still go if we want. It's in Vegas, isn't it?

[A]

No, it's. It's in Texas. Oh, well, we can't go to Texas. We're pretty committed with drag Ken to Texas. He's hobbling through the air.

[D]

He would walk way less. But I just had to like. Yeah, I had to say that. Like, Rich was like, you guys Are gonna skip the suite. Yeah, For Jake Paul again. Might get to meet him to go to a country music festival.

[A]

Yeah.

[E]

You see whistling Diesels bringing his tank.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

I gotta wonder what's gonna be sick.

[E]

I'd imagine that's how he'll roll up to the arena, you know, just to put on a show. It'll be sick.

[B]

Can you drive a tank down a street?

[E]

I'm sure with enough clearance. Yeah, like, they just shut the. The street down. He'll drive right through it.

[B]

Well, that asphalt.

[E]

I don't know, I. I feel like it.

[B]

They seem. People that don't care.

[A]

Yeah, it's pretty sick rolling up in a tank.

[E]

Yeah. It's all about the show, man.

[B]

Jake Paul's documentary just came out and Rich is in it. After Jake wins the fight, he comes in the locker room and Rich is there wearing a lifewide open T shirt, which is pretty cool. It's in there for 2, 10 of a second, but very, very sick.

[E]

I thought.

[A]

Yeah, yeah, I'm excited to see how that goes. I want to see the show keep going, though. Like, I want to see him win. You too, because, like, I think it's pretty entertaining to, to watch him. Love him or hate him, but it's fun to watch. You know, if he wins, he's gonna continue on fighting, you know, not, not saying if he lost, he wouldn't, but I think it makes the story more entertaining.

[E]

I think it's more important to be a better entertainer than a better boxer. And like, he. His fights are fun to watch and entertaining people talking. Whereas, like, you could have like, the two best, let's just say middleweight boxers, which boxing is not necessarily super popular right now, and no one knows who they are, and obviously they're the best in the world at their weight division. But, like, it's not that fun to watch.

[B]

Put on the performance, they're not putting.

[E]

On the show, they're not rolling up in a tank and like, putting this whole production together, you know?

[A]

Well, I mean, that's why, like, Conor McGregor is so entertaining. Yeah. Like, he's such a showman and he's. He's insane. You never know what he's gonna do or say. And yeah, obviously that's why he's got like the, you know, I mean, most pay per views and people are the most invested in. In watching him, and he's probably, I mean, he's not the best UFC fighter.

[E]

Not anymore.

[A]

No. But like, yeah, he still brings in the most people.

[B]

Yep.

[D]

But yeah, I mean, it's a hot Take. But I agree. So many people are gonna be like, he's not even the pinnacle of boxing. Not even close. But it's like, at the end of the day, who cares?

[E]

Yeah.

[D]

We're entertained.

[E]

Yeah, exactly.

[D]

That's.

[B]

Yeah. Really is what it's about.

[A]

Yeah, it really is what it's about for anything. So that's like. Like, what is life? Life is just getting through, being entertained. To get through and have a. Yeah. Have a reason to live.

[E]

It's like, it'd be like saying, like, us making a dirt biking video and being like, these guys aren't that good. They're not even doing double backflips.

[D]

Right.

[E]

It's, like, still more entertaining.

[B]

Not more.

[E]

But for some people, it's more entertaining than the other.

[B]

And if you can be the best and entertaining, then you.

[D]

Then you actually are. That is true. These guys aren't even hitting the damn berms, right.

[A]

No, I mean, we never get those.

[D]

No, we don't. We're very aware of. I mean. And everyone else is.

[B]

We're vocal about it.

[A]

Yeah, we're vocal.

[D]

But everyone else is like. I mean, they're just like, damn, these guys are funny. Entertaining. Entertaining.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

But not the best by any means.

[A]

You guys see that Kaisen? That the streamer?

[B]

Yeah. What's the deal with this?

[A]

Got arrested for doing, like, a. Like a meetup, and then it basically incited, like, a riot.

[D]

He got arrested.

[B]

So he got arrested.

[A]

I believe it.

[D]

That's got to be one of the first times that's happened. That happened close.

[E]

They got arrested, though, in Texas, I think. I think they had a warrant.

[D]

I don't.

[E]

I'm not entirely sure, but they were, like, facing legal. That's something you got to be.

[A]

Actually.

[E]

You don't even think about if you're a big creator or someone with a lot of influence. You do a meetup like that and you didn't talk to authorities.

[A]

Yeah.

[E]

Inciting a riot.

[B]

Pretty nuts. Yeah. Especially I saw something that's unruly.

[A]

It was somewhere in New York. I know he's, like, from the Bronx, so maybe it was around there, but, like, it's just a mob of people, and next thing you know, they're like, jumping on cars, smash a winch.

[E]

Jeez.

[A]

And.

[E]

Well, that's the thing. Once you get that many people together, they think to themselves, we can do whatever we want right now because no one can stop all of us type of. Type of vibe.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

Which actually happens like, when teams win Super Bowls.

[D]

Like, the.

[A]

They have to, like, grease the Polls. Otherwise they, like, destroy their own city.

[E]

Exactly. Interesting. People take it as an opportunity to, like, steal and whatever.

[A]

Yeah. I mean, it was like, stores.

[E]

You got.

[D]

Damn Travis doing pull ups on the stoplight in Philadelphia.

[A]

Yeah, well, man. Dude, you guys remember the whole, like, George Floyd thing in Minneapolis, but just, like, how hectic the cities were for, like, a week straight? And it, you know, it started with, like, the BLM protest and. And marches and everything like that, but then it was like the antifa and like, people that are just bad people coming in, seeing. Seeing an opportunity to come in and just wreak havoc.

[D]

Yeah, I saw. Yeah. Like, the before and after pictures of that are insane.

[A]

Dude, what a crazy time before.

[B]

It is a crazy time to think.

[A]

That that was, like, right after Covid and people kind of show the mess of it. Yeah, yeah, it really was. It was like the summer during it, and everyone was like, stay inside. Stay inside. And then that happened, and next thing you know, like, the whole city's on fire.

[B]

So speaking of crazy times this year, back to We Fest. We start looking around and there's kind of like murmurings of like, oh, you guys see the snipers? You see the snipers? And then I. French fries took this picture. I go, you want your french fries with the side of America with this.

[D]

Side of a 9 millimeter?

[A]

Yeah. Yo, that is American right there.

[B]

I mean, there's two sniper decks set up right there. The other guy wasn't there yet, but they are just constantly on the prowl. Who are those people?

[E]

Are they like, sheriffs or.

[D]

I think they're.

[C]

They look more military to me.

[E]

Yeah.

[D]

To be probably something, but I thought it was. I also, you know, I had a good laugh at the fact that it was on the french fry stand, but I know. Yeah, they're on everyone.

[A]

They were in the middle. There was, like, four of them in the middle. In the middle. And then every vendor stand in the back.

[D]

I felt safer because of it.

[B]

I said, I hate that they have to be here, but I'm glad that they were.

[A]

You guys know why they were?

[B]

Probably because of the Fargo thing. We're trying to be a news story.

[A]

I believe is what I heard, that that guy had an accomplice.

[D]

Oh.

[A]

That said We Fest is next.

[C]

Really?

[E]

Whoa.

[D]

I didn't hear that.

[A]

I heard that from one person, and then another person said something similar and didn't say an accomplice, but said, like, the group that he was a part of.

[D]

Wow.

[A]

Was saying that, like, We Fest was the next hit. Wow. That is obviously super Scary. Yeah. And that's why they had so much. All of the security that's like checking everyone's bags, the metal detectors, like everything like that. But it's just like, man, crazy times.

[B]

It really is. If that ain't the most American picture. Country music festival actually though.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

French fries being sold, American flag and lights and a sniper.

[D]

Let's go. I don't know if it's good. America.

[E]

If he were to shoot that sniper and say takes down the. If there was actually a shooter, it would go through and probably hit someone.

[A]

Somebody else. So I was wondering that same thing. And one of my friends.

[E]

It's just saving.

[A]

Yeah, yeah.

[E]

But multiple lives.

[A]

But what. What they were saying. And obviously they. They're the most trained, you know, you'd hope.

[D]

Shooters.

[A]

What my friend was saying, which is a pretty good point, is if somebody were to start shooting up a crowd, everyone would run away. Would run away or drop besides for like the shooter. And that's very true.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

It wouldn't drop. Yeah.

[B]

But I did think about that. Like, so let's say hypothetically that guy looks and he sees a guy about something and he's got to make a split second decision in a dark crowd with 50,000 people if he should put other innocent people at risk to maybe save more. To save more people. And then it's like, what if the dude. It's just like. It's a purse. And you know, you miss se. That is such a stressful job. I couldn't imagine staring through binoculars for that many hours. God bless America. God bless them.

[D]

I wasn't going to elaborate on that. Like, that was the scary part. Okay. So it's the thought of. They don't. They're not gonna pull the trigger until chaos ensues.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

Because you know how. That's what I mean. They even over, you know, let's say war in Iraq, they don't pull the trigger until they, you know, even the scientists, they have to call. I said, true. And sometimes they're like, I have a confirmed whatever. And then they're like, hold fire, ceasefire, whatever. But so, yeah, like, I don't. The worst part is I don't think they would really do anything until, yeah.

[B]

Something started happening, acted up.

[D]

Because again, a mistake like that would be.

[E]

There's no room for air.

[B]

No kidding. Yeah.

[A]

The officer that stopped the shooter in Fargo a couple weeks ago, that had killed the officer right before his partner was right in front of us last night.

[B]

Really?

[A]

Yeah. And so like when. When Brad P. Paisley was doing like the you know, salute the troops. And had all the officers up there and was, like, thanking them for their service. And, you know, everyone was, you know, thanking them. Everyone around us, like, this guy was pretty emotional, and everyone was, like, thanking him, like, pat him on the back, like, thanks so much for. For, you know, your service and what you did, you know, because that guy stopped. He was the last guy. Yeah.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

He's the last guy in line from stopping that lunatic from going down the road to the street fair.

[B]

Little backstory for all the people who don't know. There was a shooter in Fargo that had planned a mass shooting, but he basically came across a car accident or was gonna start there, and he shot and killed one officer. Injured three injured two. And the fourth one stopped him. And if those four had all been injured and weren't able to stop him, he would have went to the street fair, which is a giant event.

[D]

I was there, and Micah was there.

[B]

So I was.

[D]

I was at the street fair right before or right after.

[B]

So, I mean, life would have been a lot. A lot different, you know, I mean, just in general, for the town, for everybody.

[A]

So America, I mean, I guess I would think, like, Fargo is a pretty safe, same safe town or a safe area, North Dakota. You wouldn't really think of something like that.

[B]

But obviously, it's changing.

[A]

Changes, not the case. And, yeah, man.

[B]

One bad egg.

[A]

God bless the guys that can show up and do it. Do it and stop guys like that.

[B]

Exactly. I have a little gear shift. Can pull up this video that I saw on TikTok. This is also the most American thing. It's just a good old boy. Are you almost saying that, farmer man? And this is actually the craziest shit I've seen. I don't think I have to tell any farmer or anybody that's ever seen a combine that it looks like a giant death trap's this guy doing.

[D]

Yeah, I. I don't really.

[B]

The caption is what got me.

[D]

Yeah, I'm scared to watch this.

[B]

And Pawpaw over here is like, this is his Tikt account. Like, he's doing this. It. It wasn't a video that he sent to somebody. Like, he's making Tik Tok videos.

[A]

Y' all ever wonder what it feel.

[B]

Like to get runned over by a damn old combine?

[D]

A damn old combine.

[B]

Wait.

[D]

Bro.

[E]

Right?

[B]

Look at that. All the belts right there.

[E]

Oh, my.

[B]

Just listen to him now. Damn. I guess I just had to keep looking for that rush, y'.

[D]

All.

[A]

Hey, but y' all invited.

[E]

What a mania.

[D]

Dude, I have to say, I'm utterly satisfied that he did that, but what.

[A]

Else has this guy done?

[D]

He deserves the views.

[B]

I'm interested too. But I mean, yes, it makes sense. You have to set the combine at a certain height. It's super precise, but it's. Man, can you imagine him going to his worker and being like, yo, run me over with this shit. I wouldn't want to drive no way either.

[D]

So I'd like to even think, like, you know, combines and tractors are automated now. Like, he may not have even. He might have been alone. He might have been alone doing that.

[B]

He hops out of the thing and.

[D]

Hops in front of it, so it's like. Yeah, just like, it eats him up on accident. He just like. Like in the field. What the hell happened?

[B]

Combine just ran him over.

[D]

He's the only one out there that.

[E]

Didn'T get taken down. You do a wheelie, you get it gets taken down, but you do that, it's okay.

[B]

I know. That's why I screen recorded it, because I was like, there ain't no way.

[D]

That this last stays on.

[E]

That guy's a maniac.

[A]

I always find it so interesting to see farmers get into social media and, like, the followings that they have is. Is amazing to me because I. I wouldn't necessarily find it, I guess, that. I don't know if I'd say entertaining, but, like, not my cup of tea. Clearly, there's a market for it.

[B]

Oh, yeah, definitely. Like, the millennial farmer just down in Minnesota.

[A]

Huge crushes. Yeah.

[B]

Crazy.

[A]

Every video. And, like, he just title and thumbnails a video, like, Back in the tractor.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

And it'll do 700,000 views. Like, it's amazing. That's why it's such a cult following, you know, or how you know it's a cult following is when you can just title it. Like, looking at. Looking at a brown box.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And it'll do the exact same amount of views every single time. Yeah.

[D]

And my favorite thing about him and probably other farmer Tick Tocker youtubers, is like, he's just, like, actually as genuine as it gets. Like, he's just like. Yep. People like it.

[B]

Well, he's got a really good, dry sense of humor. I'd love to have him on the podcast. We probably will after his farming season. Son, he's busy now, but we talk occasionally. There was this big storm that came through and, like, messed up his farmyard. Right. And I was like, dude, so sorry to hear it like this, and whatever. And I'm like, Everybody good? And he's like, yeah, yeah, we're good. And I go, well, at least you can make a video on it. And he goes, yeah, there's always a silver lining, you know? So it is actually nice that when something goes wrong for him, it's actually good.

[D]

Yeah, I. I talked to him about that a little bit, and he's like, that was some of my highest revenue videos was when I. When that storm hit. So he's like, it paid for it.

[B]

Yeah, in a way.

[D]

Pretty cool, in a way.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

It's not convenient for him by any means.

[B]

Yeah, definitely not. But it's kind of same way with us, you know, Evan crashes something. It's good in a way.

[D]

Makes sense. Steps it up a notch. It's good in a way.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

The farmers. Yeah, I guess. I don't know how much downtime you'd have, but it makes sense. It seems like so many farmers, like, yeah, I have so much downtime during the winter, so I picked up playing the guitar.

[D]

Picked up a couple.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

Pick.

[B]

Yeah. Say at least you didn't pick up a drink in the bar. He was like, what else can I do to, like, make money and be.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

Funny. Yeah.

[A]

No, that's cool.

[B]

Speaking of celebrities fighting, though, did you see that video of Logan Paul fighting Money in the bank at UFC or at wwe? Wwe?

[E]

Like, the one where he's in, like, back.

[B]

Oh, yeah, they're backstage.

[E]

That looks so real.

[B]

That's what I'm saying. I want to know your take on it, because you are pretty well versed in fighting and in wwe. Do you think it's real?

[E]

I don't think it's real. Honestly, I. I think they did. I think they're an awesome job, but, yeah, I was questioning it for a while, but if you watched, they were, like, hitting each other in the body and, like.

[A]

Yeah, no, like, they weren't, like, hitting each other either.

[D]

They weren't like.

[E]

Yeah, they were, like, doing like. Like, hits like this. Like.

[B]

Like the pounds, Like.

[E]

Yeah. Which is more w. You think? I'm pretty sure you just pick them up and throw them to the ground and. But, yeah, you could tell they, like, there was some, you know, energy scripted. But, yeah, those guys isn't great at it, but I bet you they were like, all right, we're going to use a phone, you know, to make this go.

[A]

Isn't that the thing with. With wwe, though? Like, how they do their promotion? It's, like, usually in, like, the back hallway.

[E]

Yeah, they do stuff like that all the time. Throughout the years.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So it's really ahead of its time.

[D]

Dude. I just saw a comment on TikTok that said WWE was like a soap opera, but for men. Yeah. I'm like, that's really accurate. I feel bad because I missed out on the whole thing.

[A]

I was like, yeah, that stuff's fake.

[D]

But the more I look into it and the more it continues to evolve, I'm like, it's pretty entertaining.

[E]

Well, that's tonight too. Is Logan Paul's doing like a big pay per view. I think he's like, headlining. I think for the belt, which is pretty cool that he's already like that popular within the wwe. But I'd like to watch that too. But now we'll have.

[A]

We fest.

[E]

I mean, between that and the Jake Paul fight, it would have been kind of fun, though.

[D]

CJ's booked.

[E]

I might, honestly, I might just stay home.

[B]

Wouldn't really blame you, honestly.

[D]

But for the longest time, just going off that, I was like, WWE is a joke.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

And. And I thought CJ was even silly for saying. For like defending it. I was like, you're a joke. But I. I came around. I fully came around to it. I don't necessarily watch it, but I. I really enjoy, like, the Theo Vaughn Hulk Hogan podcast. Like, there's a billion of them. But it was so good. And he told all these stories and then also segued to like, how do these guys remember all these stories? He remembers all these stories from 25 years of wrestling. And I'm like, I hope that I can remember a fourth of that.

[A]

Yeah.

[D]

When we're that age.

[E]

No kidding.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

That was a great podcast.

[D]

He's so. I was really entertained by that one.

[A]

Hulk Hogan, even if you don't even know wwe, like, you know that guy.

[B]

Which is cool too. And feel such a good interviewer. Got to give him credit. He interviewed YG last week and say what you want about yg, but he did not seem to be very. He wasn't that good at talking well versed well first.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And Theo did a great job with him.

[D]

I think Theo is a good interviewer because he can literally interview himself. Yeah.

[A]

It's amazing, dude. I always wonder how rappers are, like, really good at rapping, but literally can't put a sentence together. I agree. Like, dude, listening to Lil Baby talk a little Baby is one of the biggest rappers right now. He's massive and he spits bars. But, dude, if you listen to him talk, he legit can't say five words that make sense together.

[B]

Isn't there? Who's the one that's really smart?

[A]

And I'm sure he's smart. I'm sure he is smart. Like, I feel like you can't get to that level by being that dumb.

[B]

True.

[E]

Yeah.

[A]

Unless.

[E]

Just pretty sheer luck.

[A]

But it's just. It's just amazing.

[D]

There's like.

[A]

I don't know, maybe that I'm just too stupid to understand his lingo. That could be too. Maybe I'm the dumb one.

[D]

A little bit of, like, a social restriction or. Or them just, like, putting on it. Like, I just still remember the clip of Lil Uzi Vert. Like, he's getting interviewed. All of his interviews are very awkward. And then they're like, how you doing? He goes, oh, no, it's only my third day out here. So that's it.

[E]

Yeah. Yeah, dude, that guy's on another planet, literally.

[D]

And it's not even. It's not that he's dumb. He just like, like, doesn't care about putting on a good interview for this, like, white chick.

[E]

Yeah, that was hilarious. I think in, like, that same one, he's like. She's like, what. What have you been up to today?

[B]

I don't know.

[E]

I woke up. Eat Pop Tart.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

I mean, that's the one that he said, how do you keep your pants up on stage? Oh, that.

[D]

That was a Nardwar interview to Travis.

[A]

No, no, no, no, no. It was Tyler, the creator.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

No, that's another one.

[B]

Dude.

[A]

That was.

[D]

No, that was Travis Scott. That was Travis Scott. But yeah, he goes, how do you keep your pants up while you're on stage? And he's just like, belt.

[A]

I think that he has such an interesting way of interviewing. And I saw this other girl pop up and just interviewed Drake, but she's got, like, super dry sense of humor. And. And then that other chicken shop lady from. What's her name?

[D]

She's in chicken shop. She chicken fries. You know, the money don't wiggle, wiggle. It falls. That's a girl. Oh, she, like, interview. She goes on dates with, like, guys. I think she's done with Drake.

[A]

Yeah, she's from. She. She's from London or something. She's got, like, a super lows.

[B]

Really? Really?

[A]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. But she's, like, so awkward.

[D]

Yep.

[A]

And, like, I think people like that. And that's what I'm saying. I think, like, that style of interviewing is obviously very uncomfortable to watch, but people almost like seeing, like, these celebrities or. Or people that they're interested in being put in positions like that.

[B]

Well, just like Sunday Conversations with Caleb Presley Barstool thing. Huge. And they just chop it to be super funny.

[D]

We all agree that, like, I mean, everyone says this, but he's carrying Barstool like the. It's like literally to me, it's Caleb and then a bunch of shit from all the other creators and then a bunch of memes.

[A]

And I think it's just like whatever you're interested in. I'd say like football guys or like golf guys would say, no, no, their podcast that they listen to.

[D]

But also. But like you. But also, I was like, if you're a big football guy, like, I don't think you're listening to Barstool.

[B]

So what's interesting actually is like my college buddies, they're like, you guys hear PMT this morning? It's like at 9:30am and they've already listened to it. It's one of their bigger podcasts with like their things. But they watch.

[D]

Okay.

[B]

Every single day. It's like they turn it on in the office like it's their morning radio show.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

I think that those interviewers that are like that though, are so quick and witty though. They're quicker and wittier than, than the guest most times. And that's why you can chop it up and like, you get like the most genuine reaction and response out of these people that usually are like so like refined on their answers, but they're like, ask these outlandish questions and that's what people like.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

Caleb Presley interviews to me are like, it's like eating the best piece of pizza I've ever had.

[A]

Everything like, you know, like rancher.

[D]

No, I mean, yeah, I really do. I really do. I watch him and I'm just like, it's so funny. I'm sad. It was only five minutes long.

[B]

You typically laugh when you eat pieces of pizza.

[A]

That's just such a comparison.

[D]

If me going, this is the best piece of pizza I've ever had. When he's like. When he interviewed Kevin Gates, it was just like. Yeah, he just, he's got that. He's. He's got the interview in his. Just in his hand and he's so. He's got the pepperoni and cheese entertained. Yeah, no, you're fluffy crust. You're thinking way too much into the pizza.

[B]

But okay, so less pizza.

[D]

More. No, like, it's like the best. It's like the, the most fun jet ski ride I've ever had. I don't want it to end. Really. People say that about Our videos. People said about any videos they're entertained by. I don't want it to end. The worst part about that video was when it ended. I love that comment. I see it all the time.

[E]

That's when you know it was a great video.

[D]

Yeah.

[E]

There was no moment where you got bored.

[D]

I see it on ours. I see it on Danny Duncan's videos. See it on some of Ross's. Like the worst part about the video is when it ended. It's a really flattering concept. It really is.

[A]

That's very nice people to say.

[D]

The worst part about this podcast is when it ends.

[A]

Did you guys see the video of Cardi B chucking a microphone at that.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

Chick or guy in the. In the.

[C]

Yeah.

[E]

Yeah.

[A]

That was amazing.

[D]

Made good connections.

[E]

Yeah. It did have been bad if she.

[A]

Missed and hit someone else because that thing's heavy.

[B]

Probably a heavy.

[D]

Pretty hard object, you know how so this sound it made like that Don't. Her in the head.

[E]

Was it hit her in the head or did it hit her in the body?

[D]

Yeah, I hope to hit her in the head, but I don't. I just.

[A]

It made a good little so bit. That's actually Cardi B. Yeah, that's. That kind of leads me into what I was gonna say is there's these girls that are coming on to the scene of rapping scene. Maybe they've always kind of been on the scene. But man, girl rappers rap about the same thing that guys rap about, like just vice versa. Bitches and money. But the girl rappers are like dick and money and bags. Wet.

[D]

Yes.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah, that too.

[D]

Genitals.

[A]

I think it's funny. And every time I listen to like a girl rapper song, the more aggressive and vulgar it can be. Usually, yeah. It seems to take off more and more. So yeah.

[B]

Power.

[E]

Power.

[A]

To the. To the women.

[E]

Love it, dude.

[A]

To the girl rappers.

[B]

What's the one song Let me out or something like that. Girls go crazy in the sprinter van for it.

[D]

That.

[E]

That's by a guy, though.

[B]

Oh, they still go crazy for it.

[D]

That's by a guy, though.

[A]

I want to see her whip this thing. This is amazing. Like, you just can't take the hood out of some of these girls.

[B]

And she's like, security guard is rattled. He's like, oh, no, Ken.

[D]

Did you get excited when you saw that? Because she actually threw the mic into her left hand and threw with her left hand. So she's left handed. Oh, I know Ken is. Which is a little fun fact.

[B]

Really.

[D]

That was when I saw that Video. I was so not surprised.

[E]

So is she in trouble for this?

[D]

And I doubt it.

[A]

You know what? She should be in trouble for putting on a concert, not singing a single word of it.

[D]

What?

[A]

She even have a mic down and.

[D]

The song just keeps going.

[B]

Yeah, that's tough.

[A]

I think that's more popular than. Than not.

[E]

No.

[A]

Shows your cards.

[E]

It seems like the country music stars are actually really doing it, though.

[D]

I would. And I would still. Yeah. I guess I'd appreciate you more if you saying it. But it didn't sound. Even if it doesn't sound as good as your.

[E]

I'd rather just have it live. Yeah. Actually live instead of just with the under track.

[D]

I used to follow Cardi B. On Twitter. Like, before.

[B]

Talked about that here.

[D]

Before she was a.

[A]

A rapper back when she really.

[E]

Stripper.

[D]

Yeah. She would just get on. Yep. And rant and rant. She still does the same now, but she didn't rap at all or make music. And she was so hood. And so that's why that. That video did not surprise me at all. I'm so glad to see she's keeping her roots.

[E]

Do they go and get the mic and then just, like, get back to it or what happened after that? That's what I want to know.

[B]

Yeah, I'd love to see the next five minutes also, who just, like, looks at a star and is. Or someone there is like, I'm throw my drink at him.

[E]

Yeah, that's. That's like a girl moving. You think they would be all about Cardi B. Because she's like, you know, boss.

[D]

That's what I'm wondering. So even if you'd be on our team if you bought the tickets, what.

[E]

Did she do to piss them off?

[D]

In the. In the case of. We got to buy that. You got to buy really expensive tickets to be up front. Or you have to, like, literally work your way to the front of a concert. Like, you got to skip peeing. You got to skip getting drinks. You got to get to get to the front and then to do that. So, I mean, think it's premeditated. It doesn't make any sense. It's a lot of work to get up there.

[A]

Is there. Is there other, I guess, artists that you guys can think of that have, like, retaliated?

[B]

There was one.

[D]

Well, Joey Chestnut.

[E]

I can't think of it.

[D]

He chokes that guy out.

[B]

George Bush when he dodged the shoe.

[D]

Yep.

[B]

Morgan Wallen or somebody had a boot thrown at him and he was pissed and then had the person throwing out.

[E]

Yeah.

[A]

Somebody just got hit with. I think Adele got hit with, with something last week.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

Looks at Adele and is like, I need to hit this.

[A]

Yeah.

[E]

What are you doing at an Adele concert where you don't like her like that?

[A]

Yeah.

[D]

Yeah.

[E]

Or how do you end up there? You were planning that.

[A]

That was premeditated.

[E]

They were like, hey, nobody thought she was coming to town three months prior and got their tickets real close.

[B]

One time I was at a Travis Scott concert and I had sweet Martha's cookies. And admittedly I was quite laried and I threw my sweet Martha's cookies up on stage. Not at him, but they landed on the stage.

[D]

Not premeditated. Just a little Larry.

[B]

I was just Larry.

[A]

Caught up in the moment.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Probably the case.

[E]

Yeah.

[B]

And then they were there and then he kicked it towards the back and then they kind of sat on stage for a while. I was like, those are my cookies.

[A]

Like, he just, he just like scooted.

[B]

Yeah, he kind of was like walking by and he just like soccer kicked it towards the back of the stage. And I think someone came out and grabbed it.

[A]

The buckets on the stage. And he just full on soccer kicks it out into the crowd. Cookies everywhere.

[B]

That would have been sick.

[D]

That would have been electric.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And then my shoes fell off.

[A]

Oh.

[B]

And so I walked around the city.

[A]

Yeah. Sounds like Cody.

[B]

Cody didn't have his shoes on either.

[A]

Apparently Cody lost one shoe going into the concert last night and then he left with. With no shoe.

[B]

Well, I feel like once you're down to one, might as well just walk it off.

[E]

Off.

[D]

Yeah, It's a good point.

[A]

Yeah. We were talking about this when, when we were talking about Cody walking around barefoot. The time that he walked barefoot because he didn't feel like going back into the party to grab his shoes.

[D]

He successfully Irish goodbye to everyone and then was like, well, I, I can't go back.

[A]

I forgot my shoes. How do you. How do you Irish goodbye?

[D]

It's like November in Minnesota.

[A]

Yeah. And then he slept in a skid steer bucket.

[D]

Oh, sorry.

[B]

Yeah. That type of activity makes me nervous.

[A]

Yeah. I mean, walking eight, eight miles barefoot, that's just, that's impressive.

[B]

My feet are not that good. I couldn't. Couldn't do it.

[D]

Yeah.

[A]

I saw a girl walking around barefoot, like in the gravel. Oh, yesterday. God. Yeah.

[E]

You just gotta have some.

[A]

I go, man, you gotta have some calloused up feet, huh?

[E]

Yeah. One time Jake and I walked like two miles over to Ryan's house down gravel road. Barefoot.

[B]

That's right.

[E]

To get his Truck sucked.

[B]

Sucked the whole way.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah.

[E]

We're getting eaten alive by bugs.

[D]

Liquid courage.

[E]

No, we were chilling.

[B]

It's the worst part. We got a problem around the shop.

[D]

And what might that be?

[B]

It's something that we've discussed before. We joke. We go, oh, haha, so funny. Ken and Evan really sure are hard on plumbing.

[D]

Oh, yeah, yeah. I know where you're going with this.

[B]

And now they have actually done it in. Not only has Evan broken everything that we've ever bought in the last two months, but he took out the septic system.

[D]

What?

[B]

The septic system backs up now.

[D]

It's about drainage.

[E]

Yeah.

[B]

Yeah. So we have a drainage field here. And apparently it wasn't built for 24 hours of Evan and 16 hours of Ken. Okay.

[E]

Today.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

I mean, putting in real shifts in there. Ken should honestly have a desk.

[D]

But.

[A]

But eventually we tried making it more comfortable because we.

[D]

We don't. Yeah, I never here, by the way. Ken, so.

[B]

Really?

[D]

Why?

[E]

How do you not.

[C]

So you go four days without.

[D]

Yeah, like, I don't. I don't use the water ever.

[A]

Here.

[D]

It's all your fault. Oh.

[B]

We get about three weeks, and then occasionally the water softener will kick on and you hear the toilet start to gurgle and boom, the bathroom's flooded.

[A]

You feel pretty good about yourself, Ken?

[C]

Oh, I feel fantastic about myself.

[E]

Feels a lot lighter, that's for sure.

[B]

Have you talked with your accomplice Evan?

[A]

Bro, we need to get these guys a outhouse.

[D]

That's not a bad idea.

[E]

That's so disgusting.

[A]

At least the only two that would use it.

[B]

We're right.

[D]

But like, so individual ones built, we'd say yes.

[B]

At least just your.

[D]

Your biggest pile up of the day has to be in the outhouse. The rest can be inside. The rest can be inside.

[B]

But come back from Caribou.

[D]

I think that would save us Ryan. Ryan got a quote for a new septic system. Yeah, you know, finances.

[C]

We're.

[D]

We're, you know, we're talking. What investments do we want to make in the shop and in ourselves and in our content, obviously. But in the shop.

[A]

How much was it?

[D]

It was $21,000.

[A]

Oh my God.

[D]

So at first I'm like, are you kidding me? Absolutely not. Like, why would we ever pay this much? And then Sydney's like, well, I mean, no flooded bathroom. Like, have it for this. I'm like, yeah, working facilities.

[A]

Yeah, Unfortunately, I'm not sure if we actually even have an option.

[D]

Yeah, that's what I'm saying. So we Came down.

[A]

Like, it's either. It's either we have to let Evan and Ken go. Yep.

[D]

Or fix the sewer.

[A]

Like, we just got to figure out.

[E]

A way to work it into a video and then we're set.

[D]

Kind of already are right now. But I. I do. I love that Ryan was proactive and got the quote. I just. At first, I'm like, this is not worth it.

[B]

That was actually the same week that we almost, without a second thought, shelled out $21,000 for two shitty Subaru WRXs.

[E]

Yeah, well, one of them wasn't shitty.

[B]

That's right. One of them was.

[E]

They were actually both really good rigs.

[D]

Yeah.

[C]

Just meant ever.

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

Drainage field.

[D]

Money comes, money goes. But I thought. So does. Yeah, so does the.

[E]

It ain't going anywhere, though, with our current septic field.

[C]

No.

[B]

Just piling up.

[D]

No, that's the thing. That's.

[A]

So a drainage field. No, no.

[D]

So the drainage. We have a drainage field, and it doesn't work super well. So then. And it also has some tanks, and we just have to pump them.

[C]

Well, it. It works as long as it doesn't rain. The second it rains, then. Then we're screwed.

[A]

What about our new shop? What's that have?

[B]

They said there's a new septic in it, but, I mean, there was.

[C]

I put in in 2019.

[A]

We skipped inspections. We'll find out. So.

[B]

I don't know.

[A]

Yeah, we'll find out real quick. We got our first 24 hours, Evans.

[B]

We'll put it through a torture test.

[A]

Jesus. Yeah, dude. My God. Poor potties are so gross. Those things that have been used all weekend.

[B]

My buddy Brad always says if you have to take a. In a bar or a Porta Potty, you didn't plan your day well enough.

[E]

That's for sure.

[A]

It's actually really, really good point we talked about.

[D]

I don't. I don't mind in public places at all, but a Porta Potty is different.

[B]

And a bar late at night.

[A]

That's.

[D]

I agree. I mean, you ripping any.

[A]

Any Porta Potty steamers?

[B]

Yeah. How you been doing it?

[A]

Really can.

[D]

Dude, you should do it tonight.

[C]

No, just.

[E]

Just experience.

[D]

Yeah, you should do it tonight. You should.

[B]

Really.

[D]

In a Porta Potty.

[C]

I think of any of them. I would do one of the VIP camping ones. Never anything in the bowl.

[D]

Yeah, those were fine.

[A]

I went in there.

[D]

I'm not gonna lie.

[E]

Ruined one of those ones back there in the nice area.

[D]

The VIP good money are some of the nicest. They can only get so nice. For the rest I was gonna say.

[B]

I was like, it only gets so nice.

[A]

I went into one and they were straight up on the ground, like on the floor.

[D]

Like I was like, I was like.

[A]

What do you gotta do to, to mess up that bad? Like how, how does this happen? You know? Like at first I just thought it was gross and I was like, I'm going to just go to the next one. And then the more I started thinking about it, I was like, what was going on in there? Like what actually, what was going on in there?

[B]

I saw this video of the New York toilets. They had like a water or restroom.

[D]

Problem that would scare me.

[B]

And so they put in these public toilets you pay a quarter to use and they're self cleaning.

[C]

I saw that one as well this morning.

[B]

Is there like whole thing? Of course we start charging can and have a quarter.

[A]

No, I'm just saying we're like Aldi with carts.

[B]

But you don't get the quarter back.

[A]

Yeah.

[E]

The self cleaning part, like that'd be great.

[B]

So people figured out how you. When you stick a quarter in it, you have 15 minutes. And I was kind of wondering, I don't know what happens after 15 minutes. Does the door just pop open?

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

And you're there.

[E]

Yeah.

[B]

Like that's not gonna work for you. You got to put in 50 right off the bat.

[D]

I think with some self control it could work.

[B]

You got a plan.

[C]

You just can't use your phone.

[A]

Ken would put in a credit card.

[B]

Machine, run it up, dude feeding in dollar bills. So anyway, but then this pressure washer thing basically like starts it like comes out of the toilet and shoots all over the floor. I'll just pull up the last floor.

[A]

Yeah.

[D]

Like the whole bathroom. The mirror. Why is the mirror so water spotted Clean self.

[B]

So the floor is a button and you can trick it if you sit on the sink. So this is what this guy did. Little mad viewers told.

[A]

What am I watching right now?

[B]

It is a self cleaning bathroom that's just really chaotic.

[D]

I was like, I already explained this, Mike.

[B]

But anyway, I found one in Alibaba, should be here this week.

[A]

Wow.

[D]

Oh yeah. Well, I mean we're not making that big of moves in the toilet industry because Ken ordered some tushy bidets that ain't getting installed. It just sits in a box. Yeah, like you haven't even installed that back at home. And I know that, so Damn. Yeah, no, it's tough. I kind of want them, you know, I'd love to try one, but I've.

[E]

Never even considered buying a bidet. But, like, you're so serious about your game that you bought two.

[D]

He's not serious enough to set it up.

[C]

It was a drunk bar order, and I just never followed through.

[D]

The truth comes out because you were excited, and I. You know, I'm not gonna lie. I was excited, too. You're like, I bought one for the shop, too. I'm like, oh, that's nice of you. Can. I'm not hooking it up, though.

[C]

Like, $30 a piece.

[B]

I'm not.

[D]

That's what almost worries me.

[B]

I'd try it.

[D]

Yeah. Yo, I'll have a big wrench. Put it in.

[A]

My friend was talking about this, like, new house that got built in the area, and I was like, yeah, I'd love to. I'd love to go in that house and see what it's like inside. He goes, dude, that house, every single toilet has a bidet, and they don't have toilet paper anyway.

[D]

That's funny.

[B]

I think I'm gonna do that.

[D]

I'm gonna do that in my house. He was really nice.

[A]

He was, like, legit mad about. I would be, too.

[E]

I'd be like, no toilet paper.

[D]

That's so funny.

[B]

Spent a long, hard day doing H vac.

[D]

Yeah.

[B]

And then he's gotta go take a shit and there's no toilet paper. Yeah. I'd be mad, too.

[D]

But if he was open to it, his H vac day ender would be probably better with a bidet, you know, like, the toilet paper is gonna fall apart on his sweaty ass.

[C]

You gotta dry off, though.

[D]

Well, let's get a real nice one then. With a dryer. Yeah.

[E]

Blower.

[A]

A little leaf blowers.

[E]

Air compressor.

[D]

No, the blower was too hot, and now I have a chapped ass.

[B]

Well, we have some concerts to see.

[D]

Yeah. Or some fights we'll see.

[B]

Or some fights. I don't know. The day, the evening has not been planned yet. But we do appreciate you guys listening and tuning back in. We do this every Tuesday, so we will see you guys next week.

[D]

Love you guys.