Timcast IRL · September 18, 2025 · 2h 0m
Jimmy Kimmel FIRED, ABC Pulls Show Over Charlie Kirk Assassination Comments w/ Will Tanner
Featuring: Will Tanner
Episode Recap
In this episode of Timcast IRL, Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed the breaking news of Jimmy Kimmel being fired by ABC after making comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination. The host detailed how Kimmel and other liberal media figures initially claimed the shooter was a MAGA conservative, but FBI and law enforcement investigations revealed the attacker was actually motivated by leftist ideology and was dating a trans person. Tim expressed outrage at those celebrating the death of a family man murdered in front of his children. The host argued this situation represents the consequences of the left's previous calls for people to be fired over speech, noting CNN's reaction to the developments. Tim emphasized his consistent free speech stance while holding accountable those who previously advocated for cancellation culture. Guest Will Tanner joined to discuss the situation. The episode also covered breaking news about three officers being shot and killed in York County, Pennsylvania.
TL;DR
- →Jimmy Kimmel was indefinitely suspended by ABC after making comments suggesting Charlie Kirk's shooter was a MAGA conservative when the shooter was actually motivated by leftist ideology
- →The FBI and local law enforcement confirmed the shooter was motivated by leftist ideology and was dating a trans person, contradicting initial media narratives
- →Tim Pool criticized liberal media figures who pushed the false narrative about the shooter's political affiliation
- →The host discussed the irony of the left facing consequences for cancellation culture they previously advocated
- →Tim emphasized his consistent free speech stance while condemning those who celebrated violence against a family man
- →Breaking news was covered about three officers shot and killed in York County, PA
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Sponsor ReadsIntroduction with Bed-MGM Casino and WebRoot sponsor reads, setting up the show's topics
- 1:00Main Story IntroductionTim announces Jimmy Kimmel's firing and ABC pulling his show over Charlie Kirk assassination comments
- 2:14Free Speech ArgumentTim explains why he's not defending Kimmel, citing the left's history of cancellation culture
- 6:19Guest IntroductionWill Tanner joins the show to discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and related topics
- 6:43Guest SegmentWill Tanner discusses Americ company and provides perspective on the situation
Notable Quotes
“ABC has indefinitely polled Jimmy Kimmel live over comments he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination when he painted the shooter as a MAGA conservative. And everybody recoiled. This was not correct.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment announcing the main story
“When they canceled and got people, when they got people fired from their jobs, because some people said naughty words, and now they're all shocked that the ideology they espoused has come back for them.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on irony of cancellation culture
“Thanks for having me on. Who are you? What do you do? Yeah. So I started a company with a few business partners called the Americ...”
— Will Tanner · guest introduction and interview
“I'm a free speech guy. I'm not going to advocate that people lose their jobs over naughty comments. However, I'm not going to defend people who are celebrating the death of a good man, a family man who was murdered in front of his own children.”
— Tim Pool · free speech stance and condemnation of violence
“This is the world you've made. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a lot to break down with this because holy crap.”
— Tim Pool · addressing the left's reaction to facing consequences
Mentioned
About the Guests
Will Tanner is a businessman who co-founded a company with business partners called Americ, appearing on Timcast IRL to discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination situation and provide his perspective on the unfolding events.