Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: Ryan's Trip to Court, Evan's Secret Lingo, & CboysTV Being Shown on TV
Release Date: January 23, 2024

Overview

This lively episode finds the CboysTV crew—CJ, Ben, Ryan, Mike, and absent-but-referenced teammates Ken and Evan—swapping stories from their personal lives and the CboysTV YouTube journey. Topics range from behind-the-scenes mishaps and viral TV appearances to quirky lingo and community tales, all delivered with their trademark Midwest humor and camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. CboysTV Clips Going Mainstream ([00:00], [11:09])

The group reflects on the viral success of a clip featuring Evan falling through the ice, which aired on Fox News and Fox Business.
They muse on the oddity and randomness of being featured during a business segment, and how mainstream exposure feels "validating," even if it's for stunts rather than their more innovative projects.

Quote:
"So many people that, you know, we don't really talk to every day but are probably, like, watching Fox News were like, 'Oh my God.' Either these guys have made it—maybe some validation now." — Mike ([12:03])

Memorable Segment:
The crew wonders why their Hummer Pontoon or Cummins-swapped Ranger didn't make the news instead of just clips showing them "doing stunts." ([13:04])

2. Living Through Renovations and Awkward House Encounters ([03:03]-[08:47])

They share stories about awkward moments with construction crews at home, especially when sick or lounging ("not relaxing at all to have construction working out brick walls using goddamn dynamite."—Ben, [03:34]).
Discussion about being "a cricket on the wall" and overhearing workers' stories, sometimes feeling they’re invisible in their own homes.

3. Viral Stunts: Perceptions and Misconceptions ([13:21])

Reflection on how the outside world sees the CboysTV brand; often, people label their work as "crazy" or even "dumb" stunts, whereas the group sees more context and creativity in their content.

Quote:
"But like 'dumb' is at the bottom. 'Crazy' is awesome. ... But you get to like dumb or stupid ... I'm just like, damn that." — Ben ([13:51])

4. Court Stories & Small-Town Policing ([15:36], [20:29], [22:34])

Ryan's Court Stories:

Ryan shares a story about a wild video clip where a criminal tackled a judge, leading to a tangent about courtroom conduct, mental health, and what happens when you "get jammed up" legally.

Ben's Brush with the Law:

Ben recounts being in court for college misdemeanors (“just misdemeanors,” [20:32]) and having to do 60 hours of Salvation Army community service. The group laughs about paying his fine with T-shirts saying "Make the Bar Great Again". ([22:05])

Quote:
"Were you facing some serious time?"
"No, but I was facing some serious fines." — CJ & Ben ([20:47])

Skateboard Citation:

Ryan got his first ticket at 14 for "impeding traffic" while skateboarding ("It was the most mad I've ever been at someone for a while, I was just like, dude, what a dick." — Ryan, [23:36]).

Town Curfews:

Experiences with small-town curfews evoke comparisons to “Footloose,” and highlight how local laws sometimes feel excessive ([25:15]).

5. Behind-the-Scenes: Evan’s Secret Lingo ([41:36], [53:30])

The group reveals and discusses Evan’s unique vocabulary—words like "Cheeto" (lame or uncool), "jammed up" (in trouble or a predicament), and idiosyncratic turns of phrase (“Don’t let your meatloaf,” which they discover likely has a risqué meaning according to Urban Dictionary, [52:43]).

Quick Lingo Sampler ([53:46]):

Cheeto – Lame, not it; “core” is the opposite, meaning authentic/cool.
Jammed up – Stuck or in trouble; popularized by Evan.
Cripes/Jiminy crickets – Exclamations Evan brought back.
Trousers – Pants.
Hinder – Butt.
Don’t let your meatloaf – A humorous, possibly suggestive goodbye.

Quote:
"You don’t want to be Cheeto, you want to be Dorito." — Mike (jokingly, [48:00])

6. Personal Collections & Preparedness: Pocket Knives, Tools, and 'Dad' Traits ([28:36], [31:19], [39:15])

Discussion of the universal utility of pocket knives and Leathermans, connecting to family heritage and male rites of passage ("I got them all from my grandpa and my uncles," — CJ, [31:31]).
Jokes about keeping garages decluttered, with Ben inheriting his dad's penchant for throwing things away unless there’s a good explanation ([40:01]).

Memorable Exchange:
*"What's your plan with this?" has become Ben's routine mantra, to the amusement and sometimes annoyance of the others. ([40:15])

7. Epic Grind Shoes & Throwback Culture ([41:36]-[44:42])

Ryan introduces “Epic Grind Shoes,” a callback to the nostalgic “Heelys” and “Soap Shoes.” The group discusses plans for a video, pokes fun at the concept, and wonders how their teammate Evan will judge this as “Cheeto” or not.
Lighthearted banter about the culture of "core" and "Cheeto" in style and action sports, with plans to surprise Evan and film content around the shoes.

8. Business Adaptations, COVID-Era Reflections ([26:08], [27:49])

They look back on the COVID-19 pandemic and how business, content creation, and local life changed—or didn’t—during lockdowns.
Recognize how the pause was transformative or destructive for some, but ultimately offered their channel an opportunity to focus and grow.

9. Small Talk, Social Skills, and Fans ([55:27], [59:46])

Ben discusses his efforts to improve at small talk, sharing alternative ways to greet and part (e.g., “Good to see you,” “Don’t let your meatloaf,” and “Merry Christmas” year-round), and explores how to break out of dead-end exchanges by finding common ground.
Anecdotes about meeting fans and celebrities, with Ben recounting his “starstruck” moment meeting Vegas Mac—and then getting cropped out of the photo.

Quote:
"Dude, meeting a fan is easy… Because it really is the common ground." — Mike ([59:46])

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

On Mainstream Exposure:
“Like, if South Park's making fun of you, that means you've really made it.” — CJ ([10:11])
On Viral Clips:
"All the good things couldn't have been [on the news]… The Hummer pontoon, one of our prouder inventions, or like the Cummins-swapped Ranger." — CJ ([12:33])
Evan's Lingo Exported:
“We say Cheeto now and we're like, it's fully adopted from Evan and jammed up… When you’re in a predicament with mostly with your girl, jammed up.” — Ryan ([50:46])
On Ben's Community Service:
“That's how we paid for the fine—because it was $1,000. Dude, I was in college. I didn't have any money. Got my money back.” — Ben ([22:06])
On Pocket Knives as a Rite:
“There's something to be said about carrying your own knife… Think about all we really do is, like, cut tape here, but yeah.” — Ryan ([29:25])
Wrapping up:
“Hopefully the listeners enjoyed it because I had fun.” — CJ ([61:44])
“Thank you for 200,000 subscribers—let’s go, we’re going up.” — CJ ([62:04])

Engaging Moments & Running Gags

“Cheeto” rating: The group tries to guess what Evan would declare “cheeto” (lame) or “core” (cool), especially regarding their new grind shoes bit.
Inside jokes about Ben's inherited decluttering gene: Recurring references to throwing out anything without a plan.
Evan's “secret lingo” and rural expressions: The group lists and debates the meaning and adoption of Evan's idiosyncratic phrases.
“Epic Grind Shoes” visual gag: Plans to film with the shoes for a high-potential viral moment, anticipating Evan’s reaction.
Awkward goodbyes and small talk: Discussion about Midwest alternatives to “How are you?” and saying “Don’t let your meatloaf.”

Structure & Flow

The episode weaves between stories from their lives (dealing with construction, court, and COVID), tales of viral internet fame, and a humorous meta-analysis of their own group culture—especially their language. The tone is irreverent, anecdotal, and true to the friend-group chemistry CboysTV fans expect.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a perfect snapshot of CboysTV’s off-camera world: unapologetically Midwest, mischievous, and rich with in-jokes. Whether reminiscing about going viral, adapting during a pandemic, or dissecting their evolving slang, the crew keeps things light, relatable, and full of camaraderie.

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamps | Segment/Topic | |------------|--------------------------------------| | 00:00 | Evan's ice fall on Fox News | | 03:03 | Awkward home renovations | | 10:00 | South Park & Simpsons parodies | | 12:33 | Disappointed their best work isn't featured on TV | | 20:29 | Ben's community service tale | | 23:44 | Ryan's skateboard ticket story | | 25:05 | Small-town curfews | | 28:36 | Pocket knife & Leatherman talk | | 39:15 | Inheriting the “throw it out” gene | | 41:36 | Epic Grind Shoes & reaction plans | | 50:01 | Evan's lingo and its adoption | | 55:27 | Small talk strategies | | 59:46 | Meeting fans and celebrity encounters| | 61:44 | Outro thanks and future plans |

For full context and all the jokes, check out the episode—especially if you want to hear the legendary Midwest delivery and inside references straight from the crew.

Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: Ryan's Trip to Court, Evan's Secret Lingo, & CboysTV Being Shown on TV
Release Date: January 23, 2024

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. CboysTV Clips Going Mainstream ([00:00], [11:09])

The group reflects on the viral success of a clip featuring Evan falling through the ice, which aired on Fox News and Fox Business.
They muse on the oddity and randomness of being featured during a business segment, and how mainstream exposure feels "validating," even if it's for stunts rather than their more innovative projects.

Memorable Segment:
The crew wonders why their Hummer Pontoon or Cummins-swapped Ranger didn't make the news instead of just clips showing them "doing stunts." ([13:04])

2. Living Through Renovations and Awkward House Encounters ([03:03]-[08:47])

They share stories about awkward moments with construction crews at home, especially when sick or lounging ("not relaxing at all to have construction working out brick walls using goddamn dynamite."—Ben, [03:34]).
Discussion about being "a cricket on the wall" and overhearing workers' stories, sometimes feeling they’re invisible in their own homes.

3. Viral Stunts: Perceptions and Misconceptions ([13:21])

Reflection on how the outside world sees the CboysTV brand; often, people label their work as "crazy" or even "dumb" stunts, whereas the group sees more context and creativity in their content.

Quote:
"But like 'dumb' is at the bottom. 'Crazy' is awesome. ... But you get to like dumb or stupid ... I'm just like, damn that." — Ben ([13:51])

4. Court Stories & Small-Town Policing ([15:36], [20:29], [22:34])

Ryan's Court Stories:

Ryan shares a story about a wild video clip where a criminal tackled a judge, leading to a tangent about courtroom conduct, mental health, and what happens when you "get jammed up" legally.

Ben's Brush with the Law:

Ben recounts being in court for college misdemeanors (“just misdemeanors,” [20:32]) and having to do 60 hours of Salvation Army community service. The group laughs about paying his fine with T-shirts saying "Make the Bar Great Again". ([22:05])

Quote:
"Were you facing some serious time?"
"No, but I was facing some serious fines." — CJ & Ben ([20:47])

Skateboard Citation:

Ryan got his first ticket at 14 for "impeding traffic" while skateboarding ("It was the most mad I've ever been at someone for a while, I was just like, dude, what a dick." — Ryan, [23:36]).

Town Curfews:

Experiences with small-town curfews evoke comparisons to “Footloose,” and highlight how local laws sometimes feel excessive ([25:15]).

5. Behind-the-Scenes: Evan’s Secret Lingo ([41:36], [53:30])

The group reveals and discusses Evan’s unique vocabulary—words like "Cheeto" (lame or uncool), "jammed up" (in trouble or a predicament), and idiosyncratic turns of phrase (“Don’t let your meatloaf,” which they discover likely has a risqué meaning according to Urban Dictionary, [52:43]).

Quick Lingo Sampler ([53:46]):

Cheeto – Lame, not it; “core” is the opposite, meaning authentic/cool.
Jammed up – Stuck or in trouble; popularized by Evan.
Cripes/Jiminy crickets – Exclamations Evan brought back.
Trousers – Pants.
Hinder – Butt.
Don’t let your meatloaf – A humorous, possibly suggestive goodbye.

Quote:
"You don’t want to be Cheeto, you want to be Dorito." — Mike (jokingly, [48:00])

6. Personal Collections & Preparedness: Pocket Knives, Tools, and 'Dad' Traits ([28:36], [31:19], [39:15])

Discussion of the universal utility of pocket knives and Leathermans, connecting to family heritage and male rites of passage ("I got them all from my grandpa and my uncles," — CJ, [31:31]).
Jokes about keeping garages decluttered, with Ben inheriting his dad's penchant for throwing things away unless there’s a good explanation ([40:01]).

Memorable Exchange:
*"What's your plan with this?" has become Ben's routine mantra, to the amusement and sometimes annoyance of the others. ([40:15])

7. Epic Grind Shoes & Throwback Culture ([41:36]-[44:42])

Ryan introduces “Epic Grind Shoes,” a callback to the nostalgic “Heelys” and “Soap Shoes.” The group discusses plans for a video, pokes fun at the concept, and wonders how their teammate Evan will judge this as “Cheeto” or not.
Lighthearted banter about the culture of "core" and "Cheeto" in style and action sports, with plans to surprise Evan and film content around the shoes.

8. Business Adaptations, COVID-Era Reflections ([26:08], [27:49])

They look back on the COVID-19 pandemic and how business, content creation, and local life changed—or didn’t—during lockdowns.
Recognize how the pause was transformative or destructive for some, but ultimately offered their channel an opportunity to focus and grow.

9. Small Talk, Social Skills, and Fans ([55:27], [59:46])

Ben discusses his efforts to improve at small talk, sharing alternative ways to greet and part (e.g., “Good to see you,” “Don’t let your meatloaf,” and “Merry Christmas” year-round), and explores how to break out of dead-end exchanges by finding common ground.
Anecdotes about meeting fans and celebrities, with Ben recounting his “starstruck” moment meeting Vegas Mac—and then getting cropped out of the photo.

Quote:
"Dude, meeting a fan is easy… Because it really is the common ground." — Mike ([59:46])

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

On Mainstream Exposure:
“Like, if South Park's making fun of you, that means you've really made it.” — CJ ([10:11])
On Viral Clips:
"All the good things couldn't have been [on the news]… The Hummer pontoon, one of our prouder inventions, or like the Cummins-swapped Ranger." — CJ ([12:33])
Evan's Lingo Exported:
“We say Cheeto now and we're like, it's fully adopted from Evan and jammed up… When you’re in a predicament with mostly with your girl, jammed up.” — Ryan ([50:46])
On Ben's Community Service:
“That's how we paid for the fine—because it was $1,000. Dude, I was in college. I didn't have any money. Got my money back.” — Ben ([22:06])
On Pocket Knives as a Rite:
“There's something to be said about carrying your own knife… Think about all we really do is, like, cut tape here, but yeah.” — Ryan ([29:25])
Wrapping up:
“Hopefully the listeners enjoyed it because I had fun.” — CJ ([61:44])
“Thank you for 200,000 subscribers—let’s go, we’re going up.” — CJ ([62:04])

Engaging Moments & Running Gags

“Cheeto” rating: The group tries to guess what Evan would declare “cheeto” (lame) or “core” (cool), especially regarding their new grind shoes bit.
Inside jokes about Ben's inherited decluttering gene: Recurring references to throwing out anything without a plan.
Evan's “secret lingo” and rural expressions: The group lists and debates the meaning and adoption of Evan's idiosyncratic phrases.
“Epic Grind Shoes” visual gag: Plans to film with the shoes for a high-potential viral moment, anticipating Evan’s reaction.
Awkward goodbyes and small talk: Discussion about Midwest alternatives to “How are you?” and saying “Don’t let your meatloaf.”

Structure & Flow

Final Thoughts

Timestamps for Key Segments

For full context and all the jokes, check out the episode—especially if you want to hear the legendary Midwest delivery and inside references straight from the crew.

Ryan's Trip to Court, Evans Secret Lingo, & CboysTV being shown on TV

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Summary

Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. CboysTV Clips Going Mainstream ([00:00], [11:09])

2. Living Through Renovations and Awkward House Encounters ([03:03]-[08:47])

3. Viral Stunts: Perceptions and Misconceptions ([13:21])

4. Court Stories & Small-Town Policing ([15:36], [20:29], [22:34])

Ryan's Court Stories:

Ben's Brush with the Law:

Skateboard Citation:

Town Curfews:

5. Behind-the-Scenes: Evan’s Secret Lingo ([41:36], [53:30])

6. Personal Collections & Preparedness: Pocket Knives, Tools, and 'Dad' Traits ([28:36], [31:19], [39:15])

7. Epic Grind Shoes & Throwback Culture ([41:36]-[44:42])

8. Business Adaptations, COVID-Era Reflections ([26:08], [27:49])

9. Small Talk, Social Skills, and Fans ([55:27], [59:46])

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

Engaging Moments & Running Gags

Structure & Flow

Final Thoughts

Timestamps for Key Segments

For full context and all the jokes, check out the episode—especially if you want to hear the legendary Midwest delivery and inside references straight from the crew.

Summary

Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. CboysTV Clips Going Mainstream ([00:00], [11:09])

2. Living Through Renovations and Awkward House Encounters ([03:03]-[08:47])

3. Viral Stunts: Perceptions and Misconceptions ([13:21])

4. Court Stories & Small-Town Policing ([15:36], [20:29], [22:34])

Ryan's Court Stories:

Ben's Brush with the Law:

Skateboard Citation:

Town Curfews:

5. Behind-the-Scenes: Evan’s Secret Lingo ([41:36], [53:30])

6. Personal Collections & Preparedness: Pocket Knives, Tools, and 'Dad' Traits ([28:36], [31:19], [39:15])

7. Epic Grind Shoes & Throwback Culture ([41:36]-[44:42])

8. Business Adaptations, COVID-Era Reflections ([26:08], [27:49])

9. Small Talk, Social Skills, and Fans ([55:27], [59:46])

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

Engaging Moments & Running Gags

Structure & Flow

Final Thoughts

Timestamps for Key Segments

For full context and all the jokes, check out the episode—especially if you want to hear the legendary Midwest delivery and inside references straight from the crew.