Life Wide Open with CboysTV

Episode: Worst CboysTV Crashes

Release Date: July 23, 2024

Episode Overview

In this episode, the CboysTV crew—CJ, Ben, Ryan, Ken, Evan, and Micah—take a wild ride down memory lane, sharing their most spectacular, hilarious, and sometimes painful crashes. The group reminisces about milestone YouTube achievements, swapping crash stories, behind-the-scenes production challenges, dirt biking and jet ski antics, and closing out with the news of Ken’s accidental mayoral candidacy—all with their signature blend of rowdy humor and brotherly camaraderie.

Key Discussion Points & Notable Segments

1. Celebrating YouTube Successes – The Million Play Button

• The crew unboxes individual million-subscriber YouTube play buttons, an uncommon achievement for multi-member channels.
• [00:50] Ben: "So for those of you who are wondering, this is the million YouTube play button. Pretty sick. We only have one. Typically, you get one per channel."
• Playful discussion about the significance of the plaque versus college diplomas.
  • [03:31] CJ: "Which one felt better? Well, one of them is going to be hung up on a wall, and the other one is sitting in my bedside dresser."
• Reflection on the journey: five years to reach 1 million, and only three more to surpass 3 million.

2. Dirt Bike and Motocross Crash Stories

• Dalton’s Big Dirt Bike Crash: Dalton, usually behind the camera, goes over the handlebars attempting a jump; the group describes it as a case of "Kodak courage" (performing for the camera).
  • [05:57] Dalton: "It was 100% Kodak courage... How hard you were going kind of exceeded your skill level."
  • Injury details: "My forearm got cut to the bone; we super glued it together and my finger got stuck to the cut." [06:48]
• Crash Culture & Filming Ethics: The team jokes about the moral dilemma of always having to film, “just in case.”
  • [08:13] CJ: "I feel weird pulling my phone out. I’m not by any means hoping you’ll die, but if it’s going to happen, you’ve gotta have it on camera."

3. The Evolution of Video Content and Chemistry

• Old vs New SeaboysTV: Reflection on simpler times, comedic value, and how increased expectations have shifted their style.
  • [12:00] Ben: "We'll be doing the smallest little things. But it's funny though. I used to think those videos were so bad, but sometimes I watch 'em back and get why people watched."
• On balancing spontaneous fun with planned production: the importance of genuine fun, which translates into better content.

4. Electric Dirt Bikes: Tech and Moto Community Reactions

• In-depth discussion of new Stark electric dirt bikes; anticipation for an upcoming video with them.
  • [16:42] Ben: "Stark got real riders on their bikes and then the rest was butter."
  • [17:22] Dalton: "I've been following them for so long, before they even released the bike... Tyga released electric snowmobiles and jet skis and they flopped."
• Debating horsepower, torque, and acceptance in the traditional motocross world:
  • [19:21] Dalton: "They go up to 80 horse, which is insane... but Brett Turcotte, when hitting ramps, rides at 50 horse mode."
• Old-school resistance to electric: "His dad was like, electric, you're pussy." [18:35]
• Side banter on previous electric attempts (Alta bikes) and riding experiences.

5. Legendary SeaboysTV Crashes

• Ben Flipping the Mini Truck: Regretful but iconic.
  • [28:24] CJ: "My foremost favorite recent crash is Ben flipping the mini truck... We were all like, what are you doing? But, amazing content."
• CJ’s Jeep Drift into Trees: Stressful but the damage literally “buffed out.”
  • [29:44] Ken (sarcastically): "I just love when you yell 'that’ll buff,' cuz, like, it's just rare that you crash your car into some trees and then you say, 'that’ll buff.' And it literally buffed out."
• Evan Rolling the Slingshot and Three-wheeler: Near-misses and pancaked landings; recurring theme of three-wheeled dangers.
• Jet Ski Jump Stunt: Building a crazy pool-to-pond jump—high prep for short but "iconic" content.

6. Underdog Vehicles & Misfit Engineering

• Loving and hating wild '80s vehicles—hovercrafts, wet bikes, and three-wheelers. They marvel at strange vehicle inventions.
  • [42:13] Ben: "The hovercraft is just part of the weird vehicles that were made in the 80s. There were so many crazy vehicles in that timeframe... and after you ride them, it kind of makes sense why they didn't stick around."

7. Behind-the-Scenes: The Challenges of Filming Crashes

• Story of missing “the shot”: The embarrassment and weight camera operators feel if they fail to capture the moment.
  • [48:16] Dalton: "If I'm running the camera and I miss something, it feels just as bad... It’s worse now. Everyone's upset and it's not gonna help."
• Accolades for cameraman Dalton, and the rare “perfect crash capture.”

8. Ken Accidentally Running for Mayor

• The lighthearted saga of Ken’s unintentional candidacy for mayor of Cormorant, alongside three dogs.
  • [51:24] Ben: "There's a lot of dogs running for mayor. I don't know who slipped Ken’s name into the ballot, but Ken is also running for mayor now, and he made it into the top four."
• Reading Ken's satirical “Eggs Kennedy” bio from the local paper.
• Discussion on election fraud, voting unlimited times, and the inevitability of Ken’s victory over the canine competition.
  • [56:59] Ken: "It's just light election fraud."
• Ken’s indifference: "Oh, that’s cool," and the group’s belief his rise to office is inevitable.
• Dreams of Ken’s future in politics—mayor, then possibly president.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the importance of genuine fun:
  • [11:21] Ben: "Everyone was smiling, like really having fun—and that's the recipe for a really good video."
• On earning vs. buying a YouTube Play Button:
  • [02:29] Ben: "You can't just buy one. You literally have to earn it."
• Kodak Courage defined:
  • [05:57] Dalton: "It was 100% Kodak courage... how hard you were going kind of exceeded your skill level."
• Crash ethics:
  • [08:13] CJ: "...not hoping you’ll die, but if it’s going to happen, you’ve gotta have it on camera."
• Production roots:
  • [47:01] Dalton: "Your production insight was always part of the channel from day one... what if we'd done that crash in the daylight?"
• Ken’s campaign platform (jokingly):
  • [55:08] CJ: "Installing Tesla charging stations on every corner of town, as well as updating the title of mayor to supreme Emperor and ruler."
• Election fraud banter:
  • [56:59] Ken: "It's just light election fraud."
• On the risks of missing a crash capture:
  • [48:16] Dalton: "If I'm running the camera and, like, I miss something, it feels just as bad as any other time. You've worsened. Yeah, it's worse now."
• On Ken's campaign indifference:
  • [53:27] Dalton: "Anyone else finding out they're in the top four of running for mayor and possibly will be... but Ken's just, 'oh, that’s cool.'"

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:50] – Unboxing the million subscriber play buttons, YouTube journey.
• [05:15] – Dalton’s dirt bike crash and crash culture.
• [08:13] – Camera ethics and filming crashes.
• [12:00] – Reflecting on old video styles and natural fun.
• [16:42] – Stark electric dirt bikes, electric motocross debate.
• [28:24] – Legendary SeaboysTV crash stories.
• [43:05] – Ken's first Tesla, claustrophobia, and being locked in the frunk.
• [51:24] – Ken's surprise mayoral run, reading the campaign bio, and election fraud jokes.

Episode Tone & Language

The CboysTV crew’s tone is rowdy, irreverent, quick-witted, and brotherly throughout. Self-deprecation, inside jokes, and good-natured ribbing abound, especially over near-misses, production mishaps, and Ken’s mayoral run. Fans of the crew will feel like they’re sitting in the garage with the boys—equal parts genuine reflection, absurd storytelling, and the reality of filming high-octane stunts for a living.

Summary Takeaway

This episode perfectly captures the heart of CboysTV: pushing limits, laughing at mishaps, valuing the camaraderie over the crash, and riding the ever-blurry line between danger and entertainment. Whether they're dodging trees in Jeeps, flipping mini trucks, gluing limbs back together, or accidentally running for mayor, the CboysTV crew remind listeners that the best stories come from having the camera rolling—and always having a friend to laugh about it later.

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