Timcast IRL · January 15, 2025 · 2h 0m
Jimmy Kimmel CRIES, Slams MAGA As SCUMBAGS For Call Out LAFD DEI w/Daniel Negreanu
Episode Recap
Tim Pool and the Timcast IRL crew discussed several major news stories on this episode. The show opened with a BetMGM Casino ad read, then Tim immediately addressed Jimmy Kimmel's emotional monologue where Kimmel called Trump supporters a "gaggle of scumbags" for criticizing DEI policies in the LA Fire Department. Tim pushed back hard, noting that critics weren't complaining about firefighters "not being white enough" but rather the reduced hiring of actual firefighters due to DEI mandates. Tim highlighted the Biden administration's meager $770 wildfire relief payment as evidence of the failure. The conversation shifted to Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearings, with Tim criticizing Democratic senators for what he called performative questioning rather than substantive concerns about national defense. He praised Senator Mullins for calling out Democrats for remaining silent while other senators have shown up drunk to votes. The crew then introduced Daniel Negreanu, the renowned professional poker player who discussed his Mania Podcast and an episode exploring whether OJ Simpson was guilty. Also appearing were marine veteran Raymond G. Stanley Jr. and Phil Labonte of the metal band All That Remains. Tim and his co-hosts dissected Kimmel's emotional appeal and connected it to broader concerns about media coverage of the LA fires, accusing late-night hosts of politicizing tragedy rather than focusing on actual solutions.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool criticized Jimmy Kimmel for calling Trump supporters 'scumbags' and defended criticism of LA Fire Department's DEI policies as being about hiring fewer actual firefighters, not race
- →Tim highlighted that Biden administration approved only $770 for wildfire victims while billions go overseas, calling it emblematic of government priorities
- →The crew discussed Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearings, with Tim arguing Democratic questioning was performative rather than focused on actual defense policy
- →Senator Mullins was praised for calling out Democrats for hyping concerns about Hegseth while remaining silent when other senators vote drunk
- →Daniel Negreanu appeared as guest, discussing his poker career, The Mania Podcast he co-hosts with his wife, and a recent episode exploring OJ Simpson case
- →Tim and co-hosts analyzed media coverage of the LA wildfires, accusing late-night hosts like Kimmel of emotional manipulation and political exploitation
Key Moments
- 00:00BetMGM Ad ReadSponsor segment for BetMGM Casino featuring live dealer games and 3,000+ casino options
- 00:01Jimmy Kimmel CriticismTim opens by addressing Kimmel's 'scumbags' comments and the $770 wildfire relief figure
- 00:01:43Pete Hegseth HearingsAnalysis of Senate confirmation hearings and Democratic questioning tactics
- 00:03:19Daniel Negreanu InterviewPoker legend joins to discuss poker, his podcast, and OJ Simpson discussion
- 00:05:34Media Coverage AnalysisTim and crew dissect Kimmel's emotional monologue and LA fire coverage
- 00:06:27Wildfire CrisisDiscussion of Hollywood studio evacuation and co-workers losing homes
Notable Quotes
“Jimmy Kimmel went on his show and said that we're all a gaggle of scumbags. He called the president, the alleged president, incoming president, and then said his gaggle of scumbags were criticizing the firefighters for not being white enough or whatever.”
— Tim Pool · opening criticism of Kimmel segment
“How much do you think the Biden administration is going to give to the victims in the L.A. wildfires? I know you're thinking of a number, but you're wrong. It's not $700. It's $770. So maybe I won't use the word scumbag, but I really want to when it comes to these issues.”
— Tim Pool · wildfire relief criticism
“I don't know. Up in the air. One of [the best poker players], yeah. It's so hard in a game like that because there is luck.”
— Daniel Negreanu · poker skill discussion
“The reality is, well, I won't be so crass, but let me just put it this way... none of these people are asking real questions that matter for someone who's going to be defending this nation.”
— Tim Pool · Hegseth hearings analysis
“We've never criticized firefighters for not being white enough. We've criticized them for not hiring enough firefighters because they don't want white ones, which is totally different.”
— Tim Pool · DEI policy clarification