Timcast IRL · March 11, 2025 · 2h 0m
Elon Musk Says X Hit By MASSIVE Cyberattack From Ukraine, Rumble Hit Too w/Ben Davidson
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode discussed major cyberattacks on X and Rumble platforms, with Elon Musk confirming a massive DDoS attack and suggesting Ukrainian IP addresses were involved, though experts noted this doesn't necessarily mean Ukraine was responsible. The show covered Delaware's corporate exodus with Dropbox and Walmart fleeing the state following policies perceived as hostile to business. Ben Davidson joined to discuss space weather phenomena, Earth's magnetic pole shifts, and their potential effects. The panel examined recent plane crashes and DEI hiring practices in aviation. Bernie Sanders' rally featuring Laura Jane Grace's controversial performance was analyzed for its intentional provocation. The hosts also touched on DOGE-related workforce reductions and Trump's reported advice to Elon Musk to slow down firings. Phil Labonte of All That Remains and Shane from Inverted World Live participated in the discussion.
TL;DR
- →X and Rumble suffered massive coordinated DDoS attacks with IP addresses traced to Ukraine, prompting Elon Musk to suggest state-level involvement despite Dark Storm Team claiming responsibility
- →Delaware faces corporate exodus as Dropbox officially files to leave the state and Walmart plans relocation, following perceived hostile policies after legal disputes
- →Space weather expert Ben Davidson explained Earth's magnetic pole shift and its potential impacts on weather, earthquakes, and health
- →Bernie Sanders held a rally featuring Laura Jane Grace performing an offensive song about God and genitals, viewed as intentional controversy for media attention
- →Trump reportedly told Elon Musk to slow down DOGE firings after Jesse Watters criticized the pace of government workforce reductions
- →Panel discussed multiple recent plane crashes and examined whether DEI hiring practices contributed to aviation safety concerns
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim announces X and Rumble cyberattack news and show structure
- 1:30Cyberattack CoverageDeep analysis of DDoS attacks on major platforms and geopolitical implications
- 30:00Delaware ExodusDiscussion of corporate flight from Delaware following policy failures
- 60:00Ben Davidson InterviewSpace Weather News founder discusses magnetic pole shifts and Earth changes
- 120:00Panel DiscussionCultural topics including Bernie Sanders rally and plane crashes
Notable Quotes
“X was under a massive cyber attack today, so confirms Elon Musk. And that was speculation because it was down... it would come back a little bit, then go down.”
— Tim Pool · opening
“Anybody who knows anything knows that doesn't mean Ukraine did it. And it doesn't mean Elon Musk was accusing Ukraine of doing it, though he did say it appears the IP addresses are coming from Ukraine. It could be a botnet of compromised computers.”
— Tim Pool · analysis
“The magnetic poles have begun to shift, and that's going to be a really big thing in our lives. It depends on whether or not there's a camera in front of them or not.”
— Ben Davidson · interview
“After they stole the money from Elon Musk, these big corporations don't want to be there. Massive fail on their part.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion
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— Phil Labonte · panel