Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode Title: Ken’s Apology, Prank Caught On Camera & Micah’s Surprising New Winter Beater Car
Release Date: December 24, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

This extra-long, festive episode marks not only the CboysTV crew’s annual Christmas special but also celebrates their 200th podcast episode. The crew—CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, and Micah—reflects on their favorite moments from the past year, shares behind-the-scenes stories, and discusses New Year's resolutions with their signature humor and camaraderie. Highlights include Ken’s infamous apology about the shop toilet, pranks caught on camera (including a sticker fiasco and revenge plots), a wild Vegas trip, and Micah’s surprising new winter ride. The tone is loose, playful, and self-deprecating, with plenty of direct quotes and frequent tangents that give listeners a true sense of being part of the group.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kicking Off the Christmas Episode & 200th Milestone

• The crew notes how most podcasts don't make it past episode 10. They've made it to 200, with over 125K new subscribers this year.
  • “2% of podcasts make it past 10 episodes.” (04:31)
• Decorated studio and festive mood, all thanks to Ryan.
• Gifts exchanged—Ken apologizes for no eggnog, only Coors Light:
  • "I went on the hunt for eggnog. I found Coors Light. There's no eggnog in town." – Ken (01:10)
• Acknowledgement of exponential podcast growth and audience loyalty.

2. Behind the Scenes: Pranks, Stickers, and Shop Chaos

• Ben discovers mysterious stickers on Evan’s truck, sparking a playful blame-game and an investigation caught on security cameras.
  • “Who put a sticker on Evan's door handle today?” (47:49)
  • The culprit (Big Wrench) is revealed after a hilarious live phone call (58:41–62:12).
• Planning revenge pranks (duct-taping trucks, strategic scheduling of “annoyance texts” months in advance).
• Ken recalls the infamous post-it note car prank (70:20):
  • “We put colored post-it notes all over the entire car...he texted us and goes, ‘You guys have 20 minutes to get this shit off my car, otherwise you'll pay.’”

3. Ken’s Infamous Toilet Apology

• Ken faces the music for leaving the shop bathroom in horrific condition, with demands for an apology and restitution to the cleaning lady, Heather.
• The bit includes group peer pressure, debate over the severity, and a mock heartfelt apology:
  • “Heather, I am sorry I blew out that toilet and I did not clean it for you ahead of time. Right away, when it was still fresh and would have been significantly easier to do. Sorry.” – Ken (57:07–57:20)
• Group jokes about suitable gifts: an iced-out golden toilet brush, VR headset for escapism, or even a Lamborghini.

4. Vegas Escapades & High-Stakes Gambling

• Ken recounts a wild Vegas gambling run—multiple thousand-dollar hands and an infamous drink spill on the blackjack table.
  • “I did a $5,000 hand. I borrowed $5,000 from Dave...Did it on a hand and lost it.” – Ken (40:24–40:30)
• Chaos, camaraderie, awkward dealer encounters, and collecting video footage for the channel.
• Meeting Zach Top at the casino tables and getting invited on a country band party bus.
• Coordinating a risky $5,000 roulette group bet for a video—debate over missing winnings and group chat confusion (42:08–43:13).

5. Micah’s Winter Beater: Corvette Adventures

• Micah shocks the group by getting a C6 Corvette as his new winter daily driver, complete with snow tires.
  • “Mike’s Corvette—rear wheel drive Corvette has winter tires on it. Like, nobody drives Corvettes in the winter.” – Ben (17:10)
• Chronicles include:
  • Smashing a window to get past an anti-theft system.
  • Near-collision with Ben’s Lambo in the parking lot, caught on video (20:32).
  • Wrangling with electronics, anti-theft quirks, and salty winter road challenges.
  • Multiple group jokes about WRX owners and winter cars.
  • Customized “WINTER RIPPER” license plate as a badge of honor.

6. Reflections: Best Bits & Builds of the Year

• Everyone shares their top video bits, stunts, and builds of 2025:
  • “Gavin three wheeler off with Dr. David” (79:16)
  • “Cheap car challenge” parts one and two (79:35)
  • “Houseboat” and “Harley Davidson four-wheeler” builds (81:00)
  • “Mike’s batch party / wedding” (94:09)
  • “Barbie Jeep” at Rednecks with Paychecks vs. Gavin’s Rainbow Rail – debate on which stunt was gnarliest (92:29–93:14).
  • “School bus jump with Ken in the back” (80:28)
  • “Cheetos in the minivan” prank (79:26)
• The group relives favorite moments, settles debates, and calls out unexpected fan favorites.

7. Year-End Gratitude, Channel Growth & Creative Direction

• The guys celebrate breaking 1 million subscribers on the main channel, with over 500 million views in 2025.
• The podcast is lauded as a unique “inside look” for diehard fans, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered moments.
• Discussion about the evolution of video ideas: balancing build-driven, title/thumbnails with quirky personality-driven bits.
• Plans to continue experimenting with bonus bits, more chaos, and leveling the playing field with uniform “cheap” challenges.

8. Personal Growth and New Year’s Resolutions

• Each member shares their New Year’s aspirations:
  • Ben: Learn to drop in on a skateboard and land a kickflip. “I’ll drop in on a skateboard, and I want to learn how to kick flip.” (116:18)
  • Ken: Continue gym efforts, focus on diet, remain vape-free, and moderate alcohol.
  • Evan: Post more on social, get back to wheelies, ride more bikes, “mess some bikes up.”
  • Ryan: Ask better questions, reduce social media/phone time at home, continue avoiding skateboarding.
  • Micah: Post more frequently, overcome perfectionism, complete more projects, and “close mental loops.”
• Practical tips on limiting phone/app use and scheduling texts for efficiency (119:00+).
• Running joke: scheduling prank texts to Big Wrench months in advance.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On podcast longevity:
  “2% of podcasts make it past 10 episodes...How about that? We’re at 200.” (04:31)

• On Ken's apology:
  “Heather, I am sorry I blew out that toilet…and did not clean it for you ahead of time.” – Ken (57:07)

• On the Corvette beater:
  “Mike’s Corvette—rear wheel drive Corvette has winter tires on it. Like, nobody drives Corvettes in the winter.” – Ben (17:10)

• On holiday family traditions:
  “I feel like a lot of other races celebrate Christmas better than we do.” – Ben (28:06)
  “What does race have to do with Christmas?” – Ken
  “Sorry for calling white people Christmases bland. I’m sorry.” – Ben

• On the infamous prank call:
  “You kept saying Gooby Gone, and then he started saying, ‘Well, you should have read the label on the Gooby Gone.’” – Ben & Evan (63:41–63:50)

• On New Year’s resolutions:
  “I want to be more present. Like, I want to spend less time on my phone.” – Ben (111:08)
  “My skate goals are to continue to just let skating progress without me.” – Ryan (117:01)
  “Is it potato or grain? That makes a difference for you.” – Ken (115:40)

• On successful stunts and wild ideas:
  “Quad bit was top five. I think quad bit was top five funniest things of the year.” – Ben (77:08)
  “That’s what quad would do. That’s what Quad does. He gets a pass now for everything.” – Micah/Ryan (78:14)

Timestamps for Highlight Segments

• Ken’s “Blown Out” Toilet Apology: 54:01–57:46
• Sticker Prank Chat & Prank Call Reveal: 47:17–62:43
• Micah’s Corvette Winter Car Saga: 15:15–24:19
• Gambling in Vegas & High-Stakes Blackjack/Group Bet: 37:02–43:13
• Favorite Bits, Builds & Channel Reflections: 77:01–85:51
• New Year’s Resolutions Discussion: 110:16–119:49
• Sincere Christmas/Year-End Thank Yous: 127:29–128:03

Overall Tone & Style

The CboysTV crew maintains their casual, teasing “brotherhood” vibe and Minnesota roots, balancing heartfelt moments (apologies, gratitude, personal growth) with relentless pranks, roasting, and wild storytelling. The banter is off-the-cuff, and the camaraderie is clear, making the podcast feel like a real-life hangout filled with inside jokes, raw honesty, and a few deep, relatable moments.

For First-Time Listeners

This episode is a perfect entry point: you’ll meet the personalities, catch inside jokes, and get stories behind the viral videos. The group’s dynamic energy, willingness to roast each other, and candid storytelling about both wins and fails makes for an energetic, hilarious, and surprisingly reflective listen.

End note:
“Thank you for an amazing year guys. We love every single one of you...2025 was the best year of my life, and I hope your guys is too. It wouldn’t be possible at all without you guys watching the podcast, listening to us talk every week, and watching the crazy videos we’ve been putting out all year.” – The Crew (127:29)