Life Wide Open with CboysTV — Episode Summary

Episode: Ken's Cybertruck was Vandalized
Date: September 17, 2024
Hosts: CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, Micah, and Dalton

Episode Overview

This episode dives into a wild week for the Cboys, featuring Ken’s Cybertruck getting vandalized at Haydays, an engagement proposal with a hidden photographer, the nuances of fan meetups, and life updates like buying houses and debating furniture choices. Listeners get a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the Cboys' lives, fan interactions (the good and the not-so-good), and plenty of humor from their group dynamic.

Key Topics and Discussions

1. Evan’s Engagement: A Ghillie Suit Proposal ([00:26-05:39])

• Evan recounts his engagement story, highlighting nerves, poor weather, and the logistical challenges of getting his fiancé Sydney camera-ready.
• Dalton hid in a full ghillie suit for two hours, taking covert proposal photos. The group jokes about his over-the-top effort.
  • Dalton (on proposal photography):
    “To hide a guy in a ghillie suit in the woods was a pretty freaking good idea.” ([02:26])
• After the proposal, friends and family celebrated with a rowdy after-party, including Duck, Duck, Goose and a bonfire.

2. Haydays Weekend: Meet & Greet Madness ([05:42-14:12])

• Haydays was a huge success, with fans coming from as far as California (06:00).
• The scale of meeting fans in person—hundreds or thousands at once—was exhilarating but nerve-wracking.
• CJ reflects on feeling comfortable with the crowd, likening it to talking with friends (06:46).

3. Ken’s Cybertruck Vandalism Fiasco ([07:18-15:39])

• The Main Event:
  Ken’s Cybertruck became an unintended canvas as both kids and adults drew on its dusty exterior during the meet-and-greet line. Ken was especially upset by the disrespect.
  • Ken:
    "I’ve never had a vehicle where people are just so blatantly rude about it. Like, wow, that is the ugliest vehicle I’ve ever seen." ([09:22])
  • Ryan:
    “There was a fair share of…full-grown adults doing it.” ([08:04])
• Ken's reaction—caught on TikTok and amassing nearly a million views—was widely supported by commenters, supporting Ken’s side (10:55).
• Some fans left phone numbers on Ken’s truck; he humorously retaliated by signing them up for spam calls ([14:33]).
• The experience was a learning one: the crew rethinks using cars as part of future meet-and-greet setups.

4. Fan Gifts and Interactions ([20:12-23:09])

• Fans brought Cboys various treats: Evan received all sizes of Cheetos (“Cheetos are Cheetos, man. They’re not Cheeto.” – Evan, [22:49]), Dalton got Mountain Dew, CJ got a hockey jersey.
• Joking observations on how meme-y their fan interactions have become—fans referencing inside jokes, bringing gifts, and ribbing the guys.

5. Squashing Fake YouTuber “Beef” ([16:39-19:51])

• Dalton describes “squashing beef” with fellow YouTuber Oscar Cruiser at Haydays—the tension was all fan-driven, stemming from jet ski jump videos.
  • Dalton:
    "Every time that jet ski jump gets posted, everybody goes, he was copying Seaboy. Seaboy’s did it first. Which is…fully inaccurate, because he did it first." ([17:35])

6. Heydays After Dark: Parties, Mishaps, and Memories ([24:24-32:40])

• Tales from the Haydays party scene, including Dalton’s friend Taren getting hit in the nuts by a revving dirt bike ([25:43]).
• Group discusses going to bed early versus wild nights out, and Ken’s “Cowboy Ken” alter ego (28:05).
  • Ken:
    “Once you realize you’re talking in circles, it’s time for bed.” ([30:06])

7. Small Town History & Reflections ([32:40-36:22])

• Dalton found aerial photos from the 1950s–1970s of their local area, reminiscing about how little and yet how much has changed.
• Discussion includes stories about Cormorant’s history: old bars, brothels, and how the town has shifted over the decades.

8. Books, Learning, and Building Furniture ([36:22-43:36])

• A humorous debate about reading books, who in the group might be qualified to write or read one, and the value of books versus YouTube for learning.
  • Dalton:
    "Well, it’ll be fine because you’re not qualified to read." ([36:33])
• Discussion shifts to learning styles: visual, kinesthetic, and who prefers directions over just “figuring it out.”
  • Ken:
    “To really do something right, you need to have a mix of everything.” ([40:15])

9. Adulting: House Shopping, Decorating Challenges ([43:41-48:19])

• Dalton shares the stress of moving into a new house: painting, furniture shopping, and the unexpected time and money it takes.
• The group discusses home decorating, how overwhelming it can be, and the eventual satisfaction once a space comes together.
  • CJ:
    "You look so forward to the closing date…and you almost forget that you have to buy a whole bunch of furniture." ([45:16])
• They riff on the fun (and pain) of decorating for the holidays.

10. Domestic Habits: Where Do You Eat? ([51:21-54:30])

• The guys admit to rarely eating at their dining tables—preferring the couch, coffee table, or even the bedroom.
• Nostalgic talk about TV dinners and the culture shift from family meals around the table to eating in front of screens.

11. Mountain Bikes, Injuries & Childhood Stunts ([54:46-61:39])

• Ongoing joke about mountain biking being “just trying to die” ([54:55]).
• Fan stories abound: meeting kids with broken bones from biking and reminiscing about risky childhood stunts with plastic ramps and makeshift jumps.
  • Dalton:
    “You’re just trying to die and kill yourself.” ([54:55])
• Classic story: Matt crashing on a mountain bike with his feet stuck in the pedals, leading to uncontrollable laughter.

12. Quads, Dirt Bikes, and Youthful Mishaps ([61:39-66:09])

• Discussion on the dangers and differences between quads and dirt bikes, shaped by their upbringings and family experiences.
• Ryan and Ken recall early crashes—Ryan flipping a go-kart with Ken as his frequent (and remarkably trusting) co-pilot.

13. Car Crashes & First Airbag Stories ([65:11-70:46])

• Recounts of their first airbag deployments—both intentional (jumping cars into ponds) and unintentional (highway crashes).
• Laughter about the sensation, confusion, and face-stinging aftermath of getting “airbagged.”
  • CJ:
    "You’re just cruising on the in your car at 80, and just all of a sudden, bam." ([67:00])

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Ken on Cybertruck disrespect:
  "Don’t do that to people’s cars. It’s so disrespectful." ([00:11], repeated theme)
• Dalton, engagement support:
  "To hide a guy in a ghillie suit in the woods was a pretty freaking good idea." ([02:26])
• CJ on meet & greet crowds:
  "It just felt like you’re talking to your homies, even though there was a bunch of them." ([07:11])
• Ken on viral TikTok:
  "The thing that pissed me off the most was the 30 year old man that was drawing on my car." ([08:13])
• All, on learning styles:
  "To really do something right, you need to have a mix of everything." — Ken ([40:15])
• CJ, new homeowner stress:
  "It ends up being more than what you think—the thought process… Like, it takes more time than you think." ([44:41])
• Dalton, summarizing vibe:
  "Good times. Great times, man." ([69:55-69:57])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:26] Evan’s engagement story
• [05:42] Haydays fan meet & greet
• [07:18] Ken’s Cybertruck vandalism & reaction
• [14:12] Reflections on lesson learned with public vehicles
• [16:39] Dalton squashes YouTuber "beef"
• [24:24] Haydays party mishaps & Ken’s cowboy alter-ego
• [32:40] Aerial history photos and small town tales
• [36:22] Books vs. YouTube: learning debate
• [43:41] Moving, decorating, and furniture buying
• [51:21] Dining room vs. couch habits
• [54:46] Bike injuries, ramp stories, jumping disasters
• [65:11] Airbag war stories and car jumps

Conclusion

This episode, bursting with stories of fan interaction, accidental vandalism, and the challenges of growing up and adulting, perfectly encapsulates the CboysTV blend of humor, camaraderie, and midwestern realness. Whether you’re in it for the car chaos, earnest life advice, or the next wild mishap, the Cboys deliver an episode that’s as relatable as it is entertaining.

Memorable Moment:
Ken’s steadfast stand against Cybertruck vandalism—backed up by a viral TikTok—was the running theme, but the group’s hilarious storytelling and constant ribbing make this a classic CboysTV listen.

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