Life Wide Open with CboysTV
Episode: Ryan's Latest $$$ Purchase, Micah's Accident, & Why Ken Picks Favorites
Release Date: May 23, 2023
Hosts: CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, Micah
Overview
In this episode, the CboysTV crew unpacks a series of wild stories, new purchases, group antics, and behind-the-scenes insights into their friendship, business, and travel habits. The conversation is as candid and unfiltered as ever, covering Micah’s infamous drunken mishap, Ryan’s unexpected “investable” purchase, group travel shenanigans, and the nuances of picking on each other in true CboysTV humor. They also chat about social media quirks, creative business moves, and even speculate on what they'll be like at 70.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Group Travel Antics and Booking Habits (00:00–06:00)
- The episode kicks off with jokes about Ben running errands for Ryan and being late due to stops at the bank and courthouse.
- Humor around room allocations and airplane seats, with recurring jokes about Ken booking himself the best spots:
"That's like his bonus for doing the booking every time." (05:16, Ben)
- Ryan’s strategy for booking a “Motel 7” right next to the concert venue, prioritizing convenience over luxury.
- Reassigning airplane seats so no one’s stuck in the back for their upcoming Florida trip.
2. Micah’s Legendary Drunk Accident in Vegas (06:07–16:28)
- Micah recounts a Vegas night where, after heavy drinking, Evan found him asleep in a hotel hallway.
- The main event: Micah drunkenly peeing on the hotel room floor—caught on video by Ken.
- The crew humorously debates how many times “drunk pissing” is acceptable and trade stories about blackout incidents.
"How many times can you piss yourself while you're drunk? ... How many times would you say?" (06:45, Ben)
- Ken's "Spielberg" level camerawork in documenting the event.
- The group jokes about how rumors start, with CJ calling out Micah’s new “reputation.”
"You just aired it out to the whole world." (28:33, CJ)
3. Ryan’s Surprise Investment: Buying Part of a Hit Song (16:28–21:57)
- Ryan shares his recent purchase on Royalty Exchange: a fractional producer's right to "Chill Bill" for $8,000—which pays out ~$1,300 a year.
"I was actually able to purchase some of the producers rights to the song Chill Bill." (17:09, Ryan)
- The guys react with both disbelief and admiration, discussing passive income, viability, and if this is the start of Ryan’s song-investment spree.
"Now we just got to pump Chill Bill!" (17:43, Micah)
4. TikTok Bans, Social Media Censorship & News Access (21:57–25:56)
- Discussion of Montana’s (and other states’) attempts to ban TikTok.
- Micah argues TikTok was the only place he saw coverage of major events ignored by traditional news.
"A lot of news ... is from TikTok and it's basically explaining the news that our government doesn't want us to hear." (22:15, Micah)
- Frustrations over content restrictions—CBoys videos getting taken down for stunts.
5. Health, Sickness, and Canadian Wildfire Smoke (25:40–27:17)
- Commentary on everyone feeling under the weather, with joking speculation about causes—including Micah’s note that the team never slows down.
- Annoyance at ongoing haze from Canadian wildfires, which is impacting Midwest air quality.
6. School Rumors, "Furries," and Clear Backpacks (29:33–32:31)
- Jokes about high school rumors, referencing stories of students identifying as cats ("furries") and using litter boxes in classrooms.
- Recalling Ben’s school requiring clear backpacks and how embarrassing this could be for carrying personal items.
7. TMG Podcast Shoutout & Reflections on Recognition (33:00–39:24)
- The team is excited about being mentioned by Cody Ko and Noel Miller on the TMG podcast.
"It's cool to like, finally get some recognition ... and think of ourselves as a force to be reckoned with." (33:37, Micah)
- They discuss how most comedians roast people, but in this case, TMG was actually respectful.
- Reflection on how YouTube culture has changed: creators need to continually up the ante to stand out—what was once extreme content is now baseline.
8. Riding, Progression, and FMX Ramp Purchase (39:39–45:33)
- Micah is picking up a full-size FMX (freestyle motocross) ramp for $2,000, sparking ideas for new stunts.
- The gang teases about who’s brave enough (or crazy enough) to hit it—maybe with different vehicles.
- They praise Micah’s progression as a rider and the positive impact of mentorship within the crew.
9. The Great Powerade vs Gatorade Debate (45:45–48:19)
- Debate over which sports drink reigns supreme, with cost vs taste comparisons.
- Anecdotes about switching between brands and considerations when buying in bulk—especially for video-production days.
10. Brand Deals & Ken’s "Hostage Ad" (49:12–50:52)
- Behind-the-scenes look at who does podcast ads and funny recollection of Ken’s one, very awkward DraftKings read.
"It looks like we have a gun to your head." (49:59, Ben)
- Discussion on brand deals, picking partners carefully, and the reality of balancing income with authenticity.
11. Speculating on Old Age and Group Banter (50:57–54:51)
- Playful speculation about how each member will dress or act at 70, riffing on backward hats and unique “old guy” fashion.
- Series of jokes about Ken’s (exaggerated) “massive nuts” and whether men’s health procedures will be a thing—true to their off-kilter humor.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Micah’s accident reflection:
"It's concerning that you can get that blackout drunk and piss the bed... standing up and not remember it."
— CJ (13:37) -
On investing in music royalties:
"I was actually able to purchase some of the producers rights to the song Chill Bill."
— Ryan (17:09) -
Ken’s hostage ad:
"It looks like we have a gun to your head."
— Ben (49:59) -
On social media censorship:
"You could be riding a Coleman and rev it up a little too high, and they'd be like, whoa, that's dangerous."
— Micah (24:48) -
On TMG’s shoutout:
"It's cool to finally get some recognition ... think of ourselves as a force to be reckoned with within the genre."
— Micah (33:37) -
Old age humor:
"What do you think Ken's gonna do for his nuts? They're gonna be so big at that point."
— CJ (52:42)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Ben’s Errands & Travel Bookings: 00:00–06:00
- Micah’s Drunk Vegas Mishap: 06:07–16:28
- Ryan’s Music Royalty Investment: 16:28–21:57
- TikTok Bans & News Discussion: 21:57–25:56
- Sickness & Wildfire Smoke: 25:40–27:17
- School Furries & Clear Backpacks: 29:33–32:31
- TMG Shoutout & YouTube Reflection: 33:00–39:24
- FMX Ramp Story: 39:39–45:33
- Sports Drink Debate: 45:45–48:19
- Brand Deals & Ken’s Ad: 49:12–50:52
- How Will They Dress at 70?: 50:57–54:51
Tone & Style
The episode is loaded with playful banter, relentless ribbing, and the authentic chemistry characteristic of the CboysTV crew. Even as they touch on business and social commentary, the underlying tone is casual, irreverent, and peppered with inside jokes sure to delight long-time fans.
Summary
Perfect for fans who love behind-the-scenes stories, wild mishaps, and entrepreneurial antics, this episode is a microcosm of the CboysTV world: messy, honest, and always ready for the next laugh or wild idea. From tipsy accidents to novel investment strategies and the random debates that define real friendship, it’s full-spectrum Cboys energy.