Timcast IRL · September 19, 2025 · 2h 0m
Jimmy Kimmel Refuses To Apologize Over Charlie Kirk Comments, Blames Gun Violence w/ John Reid
Featuring: John Reid
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode from September 19, 2025 opened with a discussion on Jimmy Kimmel's controversy involving comments about Charlie Kirk. Tim Pool and co-hosts examined how Kimmel was pulled from the air after reportedly planning to double down with a more offensive monologue, despite initial executive support. The hosts criticized the disproportionate liberal outrage over Kimmel's cancellation compared to other cultural incidents, drawing parallels to Roseanne Barr's previous controversy. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr was noted as continuing investigations into the matter. John Reid, Republican candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor, joined the panel to discuss the upcoming Virginia elections where early voting begins the following day, with Republicans seeking to build on their 2021 sweep. The show also covered a congressional staffer found immolated in Texas under mysterious circumstances and a threat made against the New Hampshire governor. Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasized free speech concerns in media and entertainment, examining how comedians and political figures navigate increasingly polarized public discourse.
TL;DR
- →Jimmy Kimmel was pulled from air after reportedly planning to double down with controversial comments about Charlie Kirk, drawing outrage from liberals and comparisons to the Roseanne Barr controversy.
- →FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announced continued investigations into the Jimmy Kimmel situation, suggesting additional regulatory action may be coming.
- →John Reid, Republican candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor, appeared as guest to discuss the upcoming Virginia elections where early voting starts the next day with key races including Glenn Youngkin's successor and Winsome Sears' gubernatorial campaign.
- →A congressional staffer for a Texas Republican was found immolated under mysterious circumstances, with authorities stating no foul play is suspected despite the unusual nature of the death.
- →A threat was made against the New Hampshire governor, adding to a pattern of concerning incidents the hosts noted throughout recent coverage.
- →Tim Pool and co-hosts analyzed the broader implications for free speech in entertainment, questioning why comedian cancellations generate more liberal outrage than actual violence or threats.
Key Moments
- 0:00Sponsor SegmentOpening sponsor reads for Talkspace, PDS Debt, and Beam Dream products
- 5:20Jimmy Kimmel ControversyTim Pool introduces the main story about Kimmel being pulled off air over Charlie Kirk comments
- 6:36Virginia Elections with John ReidRepublican Lt. Governor candidate John Reid joins to discuss the Virginia election and early voting beginning tomorrow
Notable Quotes
“Liberals are calling for a boycott of all things Disney because Jimmy Kimmel has been pulled off the air. And we're now learning a little bit more about what happened behind the scenes with why Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing the main story
“Democrats are apoplectic. Liberals are freaking out. They are more concerned over the cancellation of a comedian they did not watch than the life of Charlie Kirk. So spare me.”
— Tim Pool · critique of liberal reaction to Kimmel controversy
“I am from Virginia. I'm the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor this year. And it's been a hell of a ride the last several months. Voting starts tomorrow in Virginia. It's 45 days of voting all the way to November 4th.”
— John Reid · introducing himself and the Virginia election timeline
“They took her down over a joke and Jimmy Kimmel mocked her and Brian Stelter mocked her and basically all the liberals made fun of her and Megan Kelly and Tucker Carlson and cheered for it. So why should we actually care?”
— Tim Pool · drawing comparison to Roseanne Barr controversy
“I think we're winning. I mean, across the board and every facet, so I think you're probably going to do well, but let's not, it's knock on wood.”
— John Reid · optimistic assessment of Virginia Republican chances
Mentioned
About the Guests
John Reid is the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in the 2025 election cycle. A Virginia native, Reid is running on a platform continuing the Republican sweep that brought Glenn Youngkin to office, with early voting beginning the day after this episode aired.