Podcast Summary: Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: The Man Behind Braydon Price’s Success
Release Date: September 20, 2022

Overview

In this episode, the CboysTV crew—CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, and Micah—host a lively discussion recapping their wild adventures at "Heydays," a massive snowmobile industry event, while digging into the nuts and bolts of YouTube success, crew chemistry, and behind-the-scenes hustles. Notably, they welcome special guests Miller and Kyle, both YouTubers connected to the world of Braydon Price and the off-road motorsports community. The conversation weaves through the evolution of their brand, fan antics, editing advice, and the value of building something authentic as creators.

Key Discussion Points & Timestamps

1. Icebreaker & Stories from Heydays

00:00 – 17:00

• The guys kick off with a few comedic stories, including a drunken mishap on a boat (Ryan accidentally slapping the wrong person).
  • Ryan: "No, like a slap and slap. Like I would like. It was pretty aggressive. I was not proud of myself." (01:10)
• Detailed description of Heydays—the epicenter for snowmobile brands, parts swapping, and rowdy fan behavior.
  • Evan: "Heydays is like a kickoff to winter party... 50,000, 60,000 people." (03:46)
• Reminiscing on their evolution at Heydays: from a humble table in “swap” to a prime spot next to Polaris.
  • Evan: "Then this year we were like, right next to 509, right next to Polaris, and. And it was like, electric..." (04:55)
• Crowd energy: marathon meet-and-greets, a pit bike giveaway, and the chaos/stress of live events.
  • Ryan: "There was like something in the air at our booth for 12 hours straight. People waiting in line for like two and a half hours just to like, meet our new masses." (05:08)
• Rowdy fan behavior and the diverse (sometimes questionable) cast of event-goers: “lot lizards,” crazy stunts, and sex-doll shenanigans ("Ursula").
  • Ben (on a wild RV stunt): "We watch a guy jump roof of an RV onto a folding table and, like, blew it out. And then he went, that was sick." (07:13)

2. The Infamous BMP Blimp Incident & Security Escapades

09:23 – 14:01

• Describing the legendary floating branded blimp, its theft, chaotic chase and heavy-handed security response.
  • Ben: "Apparently somebody cut like a blimp off of one of the booths down the way... So security on a golf cart comes bombing over the hill and is chasing after him..." (09:29)
• Crowd reactions, conspiracy theories, and reflections on the absurdity—and viral marketing—of the moment.
  • Evan: "Yo, BMP should thank whoever cut that blimp because it's the best publicity they physically could have gotten." (13:19)

3. Fan Dedication: Tattoos and Memorable Interactions

14:26 – 16:40

• Fan gets “NO CAN DO” tattooed in Ken’s handwriting, more fans sporting Life Wide Open ink.
  • Ryan: "He comes back two hours later tattooed on his chest." (15:24)
  • Luke (Ken): "I should have like fixed this." (15:43)
• Reflections on the intensity, loyalty, and occasional unpredictability of their fanbase.
  • Ben: "That's kid's got it for the rest of his life in camera..." (15:49)

4. Would You Rather: Jail Time Conundrum

16:46 – 19:47

• Banter about whether they'd prefer one year straight in jail or five years only on weekends.
  • Ben (trying to phrase the question): "Would you rather spend one year straight in jail... Or five years, but just weekends?" (17:45)
  • Crew laughs at Mike's accidental “straight or gay” phrasing — a classic CboysTV goofy moment.

5. Idiots of the Internet: Dobre Brothers Lamborghini Crash

20:45 – 27:08

• New recurring segment suggested by Ben: calling out “idiots” from the internet.
  • Ben: "I'm going to bring up an idiot from the internet because we are not the only people that can." (20:54)
• Breaks down a Dobre Brothers video, critiquing their lack of car control, poor decision-making and discussing the phenomenon of YouTube supercar culture.
  • Ryan (watching the crash): "I'm just imagining Ken going to a drag driven, like these guys are there, and they start driving down when Ken's supposed to be." (25:42)
  • Evan on aftermath: "Well that's good because the engine's in the back." (24:25)

6. Meet the Guests: Miller & Kyle—YouTube Editors, Filmmakers, Riders

27:10 – 41:02

• Origins: Miller started as Braydon Price’s editor, narrates how he learned the ropes, the grind of daily uploads, and moving into more creative and on-camera roles.
  • Miller: “...in early 2020, I moved down to Charlotte full-time. We tried to do two a week... then every other day for almost a year.” (30:26–31:36)
• Insights into high-intensity YouTube content production (inspired by the Guggen Squad).
• Editor’s evolving role: From “man behind the curtain” to star teammate.
  • Miller: "Everybody's always told me... you're the man behind the curtain." (32:00)
• Talks pranks and behind-the-scenes stories, including a “catfish” prank on a fellow editor.
  • Miller: “As soon as I saw him leave his number, I downloaded a text now app and texted him off a fake number...” (32:35–34:53)

7. Transitions, Teamwork, and Creative Growth

41:02 – 44:21

• Why Miller left working full-time for Braydon: seeking creative freedom and adventure, plus a “stagnant” feeling in his old role.
  • Miller: “I really wanted to travel more and do stuff more car scene... it was just becoming really routine for me.” (38:19)
  • Mike: “I mean, I'd say like, to an extent, we are similar in that way. It’s the same vibe, you know…” (39:27)
• The challenge of building a crew and how group dynamics impact channel growth and video energy.

8. Kyle’s Story: From Fan to Featured YouTuber

44:41 – 56:04

• Detailed journey: Meeting Cody Cheney, Braden Price, networking in the North Carolina riding community, and getting the push to start his own YouTube thanks to peer encouragement (and his brother Luke’s editing skills).

  • Kyle: “At the time I didn’t grasp that concept... now being a YouTuber, I get it because everybody always reaches out..." (46:17)

• Balancing YouTube as a part-time passion, with a construction business as the main job.

• Building a unique channel identity, stepping out from Braden’s shadow, and branding as “the guy who burns tires off side by sides.”

  • Kyle: "I quickly realized... everybody gets associated with Braden. And I wanted to make my own name for myself." (54:03)

• Memorable crash: Kyle describes totaling his X3, showing the dangers of off-road content and the value of safety.

  • Kyle: "No helmets...I typically always wear a helmet. I didn’t want to preface it, but obviously it’s out of the bag now. No helmet, scary as frick." (55:59)
  • Miller: “The side by side’s on its side, and Kyle’s just laying there and, like, blood literally running out of his head.” (57:12)

9. Editing, Growth, and Striking Out Solo

59:06 – 67:45

• The nuts and bolts of maintaining and repairing side-by-sides—how “bad maintenance” can snowball.
  • Kyle: “I was showing Ben and Ryan that this morning and so he was like. I think Ben was like, how does that even happen? And I was like, well, you know, the wheel bearings start to go...” (59:06)
• Reflections on the tension of leaving a stable salary for the uncertainty of self-employment as a YouTuber.
  • Miller: “Right now I’m halfway in between—am I sending this, should I commit, or should I try to find a Youtube channel to edit for...?” (62:00)
• The challenge of finding a trustworthy editor who “gets” your vision.
  • Kyle: “I feel like the hardest thing for you guys to find an editor is nobody’s ever gonna edit the way you’re seeing the video in your head..." (62:25)
• Kyle’s unique approach: He doesn’t even watch his videos before they go live—it’s Luke’s responsibility!
  • Kyle: “I usually don’t watch my YouTube videos until they’ve been posted for about an hour. To me, it’s Luke’s YouTube channel almost.” (63:19)
• On not chasing analytics obsessively, focusing instead on long-term joy and authenticity.
  • Kyle: “I just do it because at the end of the day, in 20 years, I want to look back and be like, oh, these are my videos.” (50:23)
  • Ryan: “If I had to describe you, I would describe you that way too. I can appreciate that.” (64:50)

10. Merch, Branding, and Next Steps for Creators

68:08 – 72:44

• Kyle asks about starting merch: how to do it right, when to do it, and how to build a brand that's “wearable anywhere.”
  • Kyle: "I want somebody to really want to wear my shirts wherever... not just have it be 'Kyle Cullen' slapped on it." (68:44)
  • Mike: "If I could give anyone advice as far as early channel, like, don't start too early on merch. It's not worth it." (70:22)
• Agreement: focus on audience and quality before branching out.
  • Ryan: "Just make it good. Just like YouTube videos... always do the best you can." (72:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On YouTube editing & career transitions:
  • "Everybody's always told me that... you're the man behind the curtain." —Miller (32:00)
  • "You can only grow as big as your environment. That kind of deal." —Miller (41:35)
• On Heydays energy:
  • "There was something in the air at our booth for 12 hours straight." —Evan (05:12)
• On fan dedication:
  • "He comes back two hours later, tattooed on his chest." —Ryan (15:24)
• On content authenticity:
  • "I just do it because at the end of the day, in 20 years, I want to look back and be like, oh, these are my videos." —Kyle (50:23)
• On creative vision:
  • "Nobody's ever gonna edit the way that you are seeing and portraying the video in your head before you ever edit it." —Kyle (62:25)

Episode Flow & Tone

The episode maintains the trademark CboysTV laidback, comic, and slightly chaotic tone—jumping between rowdy personal stories, YouTuber inside baseball, and friendly roasting. The rapport between the core crew and their guests shines, with banter and actionable wisdom woven throughout.

Timeline of Important Segments

• [00:00–05:14] — Boat mishap and Heydays intro
• [05:14–14:01] — Heydays antics: giveaways, stunts, and the blimp saga
• [14:26–16:40] — Fan tattoos and electric crowd energy
• [16:46–19:47] — Hilarious “would you rather” jail question
• [20:45–27:08] — Idiots of the Internet: Dobre Brothers crash critique
• [27:10–41:02] — Guest intros: Miller’s journey with Braydon Price
• [41:02–56:04] — Transitioning to personal channels, pranks, safety
• [59:06–67:45] — Maintenance, tension of leaving jobs, editing
• [68:08–72:44] — Merch, branding advice, and final takeaways

Final Thoughts

This episode delivers a rare, transparent look behind the scenes of some of YouTube's top automotive/lifestyle creators: how they grew their brands, found their voices, and handled the grind. With a perfect blend of wild fan stories, creative wisdom, and community camaraderie, it’s a must-listen for aspiring creators and CboysTV diehards alike.