Timcast IRL · September 24, 2025 · 2h 0m
Jimmy Kimmel Show IN CHAOS Before Return, Affiliates REFUSE, Staff Says THEYLL QUIT w/ Steven Edginton
Featuring: Steven Edginton
Episode Recap
The episode opened with discussion of the chaotic situation surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's return to his talk show. Tim Pool explained that despite ABC bringing the show back, affiliates and advertisers remain boycotting, with staff threatening to walk out if Kimmel apologizes for falsely claiming Charlie Kirk's assassin was a MAGA supporter. Tim noted the only cited reason for the show's return was fear for staff safety following a terror attack on an ABC station in California and threats against DOJ officials. The conversation then shifted to Keith Olbermann threatening to kill CNN commentator Scott Jennings, and the Atlantic magazine publishing an article about rising left-wing terror. Ryan Ralph, who attempted to assassinate Trump, was found guilty on all counts and attempted suicide in the courtroom. A security breach at the United Nations involving Trump being left exposed on a frozen escalator was discussed, with conservatives furious about what appeared to be intentional targeting. Guest Steven Edginton, a journalist with GB News, joined to provide British perspective on American media chaos.
TL;DR
- →Jimmy Kimmel staff threatening to walk out if he apologizes to Trump supporters for false MAGA assassination claim; ABC bringing show back amid ongoing advertiser/affiliate boycott
- →Terror attack on ABC California station cited as main reason for show's return despite continued industry opposition
- →Keith Olbermann threatened to kill Scott Jennings on CNN; Atlantic magazine published article acknowledging left-wing terror is rising
- →Trump assassin Ryan Ralph found guilty on all counts, attempted suicide in courtroom immediately after verdict
- →Security breach at UN where escalator was deliberately frozen before Trump went up, creating exposure; conservatives calling it 'freezing the target'
- →GB News journalist Steven Edginton joined to discuss transatlantic media landscape and American political tensions
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Sponsor ReadsIntro with Cove Pure and PDS Debt advertisements; setting up the chaotic Jimmy Kimmel situation
- 1:22Jimmy Kimmel Staff ChaosMain story about staff threatening to boycott if Kimmel apologizes to Trump supporters; affiliates refusing to air the show
- 2:53Terror Attack ContextTim explains ABC station shooting in California and terror threats against DOJ officials as the driving force behind the show's return
- 3:33Keith Olbermann Threat and Left-Wing TerrorDiscussion of Olbermann's death threat against Scott Jennings and Atlantic magazine's article on rising left-wing terror
- 4:19Ryan Ralph Verdict and UN Security BreachTrump assassin found guilty, attempted suicide; UN escalator incident with Trump exposed called 'freezing the target'
- 6:55Guest IntroductionSteven Edginton introduced; explains he works for GB News and has been in Washington D.C. for almost two years making documentaries
Notable Quotes
“Chaos at Jimmy Kimmel's studio. Apparently, there's fear among the staff that Jimmy Kimmel might actually apologize.”
— Tim Pool · opening the main segment
“The only reason that ABC is bringing back Jimmy Kimmel is because there was a terror attack on an ABC station in California and several other local affiliates faced threats of terror attacks.”
— Tim Pool · explaining the show's return
“I work for GB News, which is a British TV network. I live in Washington D.C. I've been out here for almost two years. And I make documentaries.”
— Steven Edginton · guest introduction
“The Atlantic, a mainstream liberal publication, just wrote an article saying left-wing terror is on the rise.”
— Tim Pool · discussing media acknowledgment of political violence
“Considering where we are in this country, I will just say, oh my God, we're going to talk about that and more.”
— Tim Pool · reaction to escalating political tensions
Mentioned
About the Guests
Steven Edginton is a journalist working for GB News, Britain's independent TV network. He is based in Washington D.C. where he has spent nearly two years producing documentaries covering American politics and current events.