Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: The Cops Came To Our Shop
Date: March 5, 2024

Episode Overview

In this episode, the CboysTV crew (CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, and Micah) recounts a wild local incident where a truck crashed into the Cormorant store and how they unexpectedly became suspects. The conversation branches into lively discussions about small-town drama, hilarious neighbor stories, the stresses of running a merch drop, philosophy of vehicle purchases, some behind-the-scenes stories about their videos, and personal anecdotes about work and adulthood. The crew’s signature blend of banter, storytelling, and Midwest humor brings this variety pack of topics to life.

Key Discussion Points

1. Merch Drop Chaos and Ken’s Ordeal

• Running a Merch Drop: Ken describes the “grind” of handling orders and filling up his Bronco with merch runs. He jokes about being overwhelmed and contemplating trading his Bronco for a truck just to make the process easier.
  • Notable Quote:
    • “I think you could ask [Ken] though, and be like, you hate it? And he'd be like, absolutely not. And then you, like, do you love it? He'd be like, absolutely not.” — Ryan (02:49)
  • Ken notes the process is so demanding it’s “overflowing back there” and the warehouse is too small now (03:00).
• Teamwork Challenges: New workers show up confused; Ken’s understated welcome (“oh boy”) and the crew’s playful ribbing (03:42).

2. Small-Town Drama: Truck Crashes and Police Mishaps

• The Incident: While the guys are out of town, a truck is driven into the Cormorant store in what appeared to be an attempted robbery. The police immediately suspect the Cboys crew, pulling up at their shop and inspecting Ryan’s truck.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • “We leave for one weekend and the whole town falls apart.” — Ryan (05:19)
    • “They sent four guys over to our shop immediately…instead of just checking the cameras…” — Mike (06:54)
• Police Investigation Fumbles:
  • The cops don’t check store footage, instead showing up “rolling deep” at the Cboys’ shop. The crew jokes about the likelihood of their innocence given their public content and lack of video evidence involving the incident (07:56).
  • Ryan reflects: “I definitely did not like being a suspect in that...If I did, even on accident, one day, drive through a store, I wouldn’t just leave. I would take care of it. Because that’s what humans do.” (13:38)
• Actual Culprit:
  • Turns out the perpetrator was a 14-year-old girl who stole her dad’s white Ram (not black), broke into the store for a vape and Mountain Dew, and then drove to Fargo (08:11–09:36).
    • “14, doesn’t have her license…She grabs a vape…grabs a Mountain Dew…backs out of the building.” — Ben, Mike (08:18–09:23)
    • “That’s what happens when you vape, man. Drives you crazy. Stay off vapes, kids.” — Mike (10:01)
• Lessons & Reactions: Incredulity at the situation, jokes about “bender vibes” and the oddity of misidentification (10:16–11:16).

3. Local Real Estate Hilarity: Houses as Accident Magnets

• Discussion about the local “T” intersection house that gets crashed into almost annually.
  • Stories include a woman crashing into the house, asking to use the bathroom, and promptly destroying the toilet (15:05–15:52).
    • “Yo, you ever have to [go to the bathroom] so bad you drive your car into somebody’s house?” — Ben (15:59)
  • Discussion of bolstering homes with concrete barriers, and reflections on the perils of owning houses at risky intersections (16:46–18:06).

4. Reflections on Viral Builds and Video Ideas

• Vehicle Builds & Being Copied:
  • The crew shares stories about coming up with epic build ideas (e.g., Hummer pontoon, Harley snow bike), only to see big brands or other creators release similar projects at the same time (49:21–51:23).
    • “It’s funny how the internet works. You think you come up with this great idea, nobody’s done it, and then you see that other people are doing it at, like, the same time.” — Ben (50:30)
  • They clarify timeline misunderstandings and joke about how beef and competition isn’t their style (51:24–53:08).
• Security Cam Humor: Joking about making entire videos out of boring security cam footage just for the meme value (20:42–21:14).

5. Adulting, Money, and Car Insurance Rants

• Car Insurance Woes:
  • Ryan reveals he pays an exorbitant amount for car insurance ($760/month, joked as $14,000/month), sparking debates about car models, driving histories, and car insurance algorithms (25:59–27:34).
    • “My buddy Ryan over here is paying $14,000 a month in car insurance though. I hate to bring that up...” — Ben (25:59)
  • Joking that maybe driving a black Dodge Ram has made him a “prime suspect”—in town and to insurers (27:19–27:27).
• Vehicle Philosophy:
  • The group talks about buying used vs. new, the hype over new models like Cybertrucks, and the absurdity of overpaying above MSRP (24:48–25:49).

6. Weird Part-Time Gigs: The Blood Study Story

• The guys reminisce about doing medical blood studies in college to make extra cash (28:16–31:38).
  • “That was the worst way to make $800.” — Ryan (28:36)
  • “Anyone else having trouble getting a boner?” — Group text (29:43)
• Debate whether such gigs are worth it vs. finding other side jobs.

7. Moonshots, Prank Shows, and Video Plots

• Movie Plot Ideas:
  • Ryan pitches a wild idea for a movie or MrBeast-esque video sending random people to the moon for real but filmed like a plot-driven movie, riffing on reality TV and massive budgets (32:33–36:07).
• Jury Duty TV Prank:
  • The group discusses the Jury Duty TV show, where one real participant is surrounded by actors and manipulated for entertainment, drawing parallels to the idea of a real-life Truman Show (36:25–37:59).
  • “Just Truman showing somebody. Creating this whole thing around them without them knowing. I mean, it's kind of mean.” — Ken (36:07)

8. Jury Duty & Legal Dramas

• Jury Duty Experiences: None of them have served, but they speculate about it, joke about getting out of it, and discuss the seriousness of such civic duty (38:09–40:51).
• Ben and Ken talk about their enjoyment of shows like Suits and discuss fictional vs. real law and courtroom drama (41:04–41:19).

9. War Stories and Historical Reflections

• Delve into discussions on wars, history documentaries (World War II in color), and how tough people had to be back then (43:09–44:44).
  • “You gotta be a real badass to do that. These guys didn’t even want to be there, and they’re out there, like, doing it, you know?” — Mike (43:16)

10. Building Community Relations

• Neighbor Drama:
  • The crew details their philosophy about being considerate of neighbors when filming or making noise. Ken notes that communication and courtesy goes a long way — and that rumors circulate more than real complaints (55:10–56:23).
  • “That's like the most annoying part is when you hear people like talking around town and then they won't say anything. Yeah, they won't say anything to us.” — Ben (55:47)
  • They're proud to be grown-ups who address things head-on.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ken’s Work Ethic: "He wouldn't. He'd be lost without it, I think." — Mike, on Ken and the merch grind (02:45)
• Suspects by Reputation: “Why me? Probably because they were like, who's the only guy crazy enough to do this?” — Ryan, Mike (06:16–06:17)
• About the Teenage Perp: “Dude, those fucking vapes, man…that's what happens when you vape, man. Drives you crazy. Stay off vapes, kids.” — Mike (09:21–10:10)
• Homeownership Dangers: “Yo, you ever have to [go so bad] you drive your car into somebody's house?” — Ben (15:59)
• Insurance Irony: “Ben's insurance with a Lamborghini and a Ford Raptor is less than half of Ryan's…Makes no sense.” — Mike (26:48)
• Beef Isn’t Our Brand: “It's just not our thing, man…We're not really into the beefing or the drama.” — Mike (53:03–53:08)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------|-------------------| | Merch Drop Chaos & Ken's Ordeal | 01:04–04:33 | | The Truck Crash & Police Visit | 05:14–13:38 | | The True Story of the Crash (Teen Thief) | 08:11–10:19 | | Annual House Collisions & Local Tales | 14:13–18:09 | | Car Buying Philosophy & Insurance Woes | 23:01–27:55 | | Side Hustles & Blood Study Story | 28:16–31:38 | | Viral Builds: Hummer Pontoon, Harley Bike | 49:21–53:33 | | Security Cam Humor | 20:42–21:14 | | Jury Duty & Legal Show Conversation | 36:35–41:19 | | War Documentaries & Reflections | 43:09–44:44 | | Neighbor Relations & Community | 54:41–56:23 |

Tone, Style, and Takeaways

The CboysTV crew brings their trademark blend of irreverent humor, self-deprecation, and genuine small-town charm to an episode packed with wild stories, candid business talk, and an undercurrent of gratitude for their supportive community (and even for sometimes overzealous local police). There’s never a dull moment — from being the prime local suspects to reflecting on how adulthood and creativity intersect in their unique world.

• Life lessons are shared with a wink: Don’t vape—or you might crash a truck through a store; Don’t buy new cars at markup; Talk to your neighbors; Know your insurance rates.
• Mature but still wild: The guys juggle business success, viral video stress, and real-life shenanigans—turning all of it into community entertainment.