Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: Micah Was Accused of Stealing a Snowmobile
Date: October 25, 2022

Overview

In this milestone 50th episode, the CboysTV crew—CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, and Micah—riff on topics central to their lives and channel: health fads, travel dreams, small-town midwestern differences, business mishaps, internet celebrities, run-ins with questionable authorities, and some truly wild personal stories. The show’s highlight is Micah finally sharing the full, stressful account of when he was falsely accused of stealing a snowmobile—a story never previously discussed on the podcast.

The episode blends humor, candid reflection, midwestern camaraderie, and the slightly manic storytelling fans love. Listeners are treated to a grab bag of outrageous anecdotes, impromptu debates, behind-the-scenes YouTube realities, and off-the-cuff advice.

Key Sections & Notable Moments

1. Celebrating the 50th Episode & Aging Jokes

Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:00

• The crew can't agree if "over the hill" is age 40 or 50, poking fun at getting older.
• Lighthearted banter about life expectancy and living to 140, with doubts about wanting to reach that age.
  • "By the time if we hit 100, we’d be crusty as hell, dude." – CJ (01:44)

2. Hyperbaric Chambers and Health Rants

Timestamps: 02:03 – 11:57

• CJ details his experience with a hyperbaric chamber to treat post-concussion symptoms:
  • Describes the intimidating process, costs ($2,000 for 10 sessions), and lack of personal benefit.
  • "It costs—so in order to do it 10 times, I’ve paid $2,000. Which to me is expensive. And on top of that, I have to drive an hour to go do it." – CJ (05:07)
• The guys swap stories of family skepticism towards traditional medicine.
• Micah’s grandpa’s remarkable healing after severe burns—he shunned skin grafts and hospitals, using an in-home oxygen tent instead.
  • "They said if you don’t do skin grafts, your skin will not grow back and you’re guaranteed to get infection ... He was like, I guarantee it will grow back and I’m going to be okay." – Ben (06:53)
• The group meditates on appreciating health and not taking it for granted:
  • "If you don’t got your health, you really don’t have a whole lot." – CJ (11:37)

3. Merch Drops & Hunting Controversy

Timestamps: 12:04 – 14:03

• Announcement of their new fall merch shop (hunting and Halloween themes) and a Sportsman ATV giveaway.
• Discuss the constraints and YouTube’s algorithm disfavor for hunting/fishing content, despite fan interest.

4. Travel Dreams & Regional Cultures

Timestamps: 14:06 – 24:15

• The crew riffs on dream trips: Alaska for fishing, the Hamptons, and international backpacking.
  • Fun fact: Mike nearly became a ski bum in Switzerland.
• They debate differences between East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast personalities.
• Aspirations for a big Cboys Europe trip: “Somebody needs to buy a Porsche and we can go to Germany.” (17:35)
• Discuss intimidation around language barriers and culture shock.

5. The Great State Debate (and Seattle Slander)

Timestamps: 20:19 – 24:08

• The crew jokes about the worst U.S. states and cities—California, Seattle/Washington, Dickinson, ND—with good-natured shots at everywhere they’ve had a less-than-stellar time.
  • "The fact that I didn’t die or get mugged ... every single corner that we turned ... it’s funny because I’ve talked to so many people about how shitty Seattle is, and most of the time they agree, but if they don’t, I’m very passionate to change their mind." – Ben (21:15)

6. Young Gravy, Internet Fame & the MILF Hunter Brand

Timestamps: 24:30 – 27:18

• Shoutout to Young Gravy, Minnesota's own, with debate over whether viral “dating” headlines are legit.
  • "The thing about Young Gravy is he has made himself the MILF hunter of the Internet, and now he just has that title. He’s locked in." – Ben (26:15)
• Playfully compare the group's own stats to Gravy's success with moms.

7. MAIN STORY: "Micah Was Accused of Stealing a Snowmobile"

Timestamps: 27:42 – 36:53

The Full Story, as told by Micah:

• Backstory: Micah rents a snowmobile from a local shop (High Mark Rentals) while filming in West Yellowstone.
• He gets a deal since they plan to give the shop some promo in the video.
• Returns the sled a bit late, after hours, leaving the keys in the dash (assuming they'd understand).
• Because of bad cell reception, Micah doesn’t get the shop’s urgent follow-up calls—he returns home, only to get a call:
  • “Where’s my sled? You take it with you?” – Rental owner (31:41)
• He's accused of stealing the snowmobile, as the shop can’t find it and thinks Micah’s run off with it.
• Turns out a random thief (thanks to an unlocked staging area and expo crowds) nicked the sled, then ditched and crashed it.
• Micah is vindicated, but not before being treated with suspicion by both the rental shop and police, and the confusion lingers amongst peers for weeks afterward.
  • "Whoever answered the phone goes, 'Oh, so you're the kid who stole the sled and crashed it at the bottom of Two Tops.' And I go, 'Nope, nope, that's not me.'" – Micah (34:42)
• The whole ordeal leads to misunderstandings in their local community, with friends relaying that the shop staff kept telling people, “Those Cboys owe me money… He crashed my sled…” (36:05)
• Micah and the crew reflect on lessons learned: the pitfalls of 19-year-old deals and trusting handshake arrangements, and the importance of checking out.

8. Rental Nightmares: Exotic Cars, Turo & Chop Shops

Timestamps: 36:59 – 43:43

• Wide-ranging discussion on the risks (and insane insurance) of renting luxury cars.
  • "He was like, it is, like, so disgusting how much I already pay in insurance, and I don't even get to use it." – Ben (39:31)
• Cautionary tales about Turo—people swapping out OEM parts for knockoffs; the impossibility of being precious about a car on a rental app.
• Ken and Ryan recall hooning a rented Tesla around Salt Lake City canyons.

9. Confession Time: Ryan Ubering Mom’s Car

Timestamps: 43:36 – 44:55

• Ryan admits he once lied to his mom, claiming he was Uber driving so he could borrow her car for concert road trips.
  • "I was Ubering my friends to the Cities." – Ryan (45:28)
• Good-natured ribbing from the group, acknowledging moms everywhere for their patience.

10. The Lamborghini with Police Lights Saga

Timestamps: 45:50 – 51:15

• Ben retells the story of buying a Lambo kitted with authentic police lights, siren, and custom wiring, and the stern warning from local law enforcement should he ever use them.
• Discuss the temptation (and dangers) of impersonating a cop for a prank or video and how quickly police would impound the car.
  • "They said, like, if they see you on the road, they're gonna impound the vehicle and throw you in jail." – Ben (48:28)

11. YouTube Videos: Fake Cops & Real Consequences

Timestamps: 51:16 – 63:07

• Hilarious deep-dive (with live viewing) into a viral series of videos featuring a funeral escort biker in Florida who aggressively acts like a cop—complete with sirens, lights, and a GoPro—eventually getting in trouble with the law.
  • "This guy was such a psychopath. ... He was just being serious and he was like playing cop." – CJ (53:01)
• The real risks and criminal charges that can result from police impersonation.
  • "Ross Creations was impersonating a police officer ... I think he went to jail for like six months." – Ben (63:04)

12. Fast Food Frustration & McDonald’s Antics

Timestamps: 66:09 – 72:29

• Ryan tells an epic tale of breaking into (technically) a closed McDonald’s, fighting through hunger and locked doors, and single-handedly letting in the other overlooked would-be customers:
  • "I just go, 'It’s okay, I have a permit.' And I just opened [the door]." – Ryan (70:05)
• The group reflects on the chaos and "anything goes" vibe now associated with McDonald’s and Domino’s.

13. Takeaways, Upcoming Events, and Final Thoughts

Timestamps: 72:30 – End

• Teasers for upcoming content: entering Cletus McFarland’s Ranger Danger 9000 race, possibly with a diesel swapped Ranger.
• Evan remains (mostly) off-mic; fans have to wait until 150k subscriptions to hear him speak next.
• Wrap-up with a reminder to double-check orders at Domino’s and gratitude for supportive fans.

Notable Quotes & Speaker Attribution

• "By the time if we hit 100, we’d be crusty as hell, dude." – CJ (01:44)
• "If you don’t got your health, you really don’t have a whole lot." – CJ (11:37)
• "Where’s my sled? You take it with you?” – Rental owner (31:41)
• "I swear I pulled it in. I really apologize for bringing it late. ... That’s what I’m wondering. Where’s the sled?" – Micah (32:02)
• "Those guys, they owe me money. He crashed my sled ..." – Ben (36:05)
• “He was like, it is, like, so disgusting how much I already pay in insurance, and I don't even get to use it.” – Ben (39:31)
• "The thing about Young Gravy is he has made himself the MILF hunter of the Internet, and now he just has that title." – Ben (26:15)
• "I just go, 'It’s okay, I have a permit.' And I just opened [the door]." – Ryan (70:05)

Episode Tone & Style

This episode is classic CboysTV—irreverent, a bit chaotic, deeply midwestern, self-deprecating, full of off-the-wall stories and group call-backs. The crew doesn’t shy away from poking fun at themselves (and, lovingly, at each other), while also offering honest insights into risk-taking, business learning curves, and the small-but-real perils of internet notoriety.

For New Listeners

This episode delivers a quintessential CboysTV experience: you get the untold stories, personal mishaps, wild hijinx, business lessons, friendship ribbing, and a look into the realities (and risks) of being both small-town creators and “life wide open” adventurers. If you're new to the Life Wide Open podcast, this is a fantastic introduction.

Quick Reference: Key Timestamps

• Hyperbaric Health Talk: 02:03 – 11:57
• Main Story (Micah’s Sled): 27:42 – 36:53
• Rental Nightmares: 36:59 – 43:43
• The Fake Cop Video Segment: 51:16 – 63:07
• Ryan’s McDonald's Story: 66:09 – 72:29