Timcast IRL · November 8, 2024 · 2h 0m
Kimmel ROASTED For CRYING Over Trump Win, Liberal Hosts LOSE IT w/Michael Knowles
Episode Recap
Tim Pool hosted Timcast IRL on November 8, 2024, with co-hosts Ian Crossland and Lydia, alongside guest Michael Knowles from The Daily Wire. The episode opened with Tim Pool discussing Jimmy Kimmel's emotional response to Trump's election victory, where the late-night host nearly cried during his opening monologue, expressing concern for immigrants, women, and Ukraine. Tim criticized Kimmel and other liberal hosts for not understanding democracy when Trump's popular vote victory represented an actual democratic mandate. The panel covered Stephen A. Smith distancing himself from Kimmel, Trump's selection of his chief of staff, and Pennsylvania being called for McCormick as another Republican flip. They discussed a Wired article blaming conservative personalities like Steven Crowder, Ben Shapiro, and Tim Pool for Trump's victory, which Tim dismissed as uninformed. The show featured co-host Elad Eliyahu, journalist at TimCast, and Seamus Coghlan, creator of Freedom Tunes, who discussed their content production schedule. Phil Labonte, lead singer of All That Remains, also appeared. Tim addressed his voice issues from streaming over nine hours and recording multiple shows, mentioning he took Advil to continue hosting. Michael Knowles joined later in the episode, discussing the election results and celebrating with cigars. The show promoted Castbrew.com coffee with promo code VICTORY for 30% off.
TL;DR
- →Jimmy Kimmel was criticized for nearly crying during his monologue about Trump's victory, with Tim Pool and Michael Knowles mocking the emotional response as disconnected from democratic reality.
- →Stephen A. Smith was reported distancing himself from Jimmy Kimmel following Kimmel's tears over Trump's win.
- →Trump's selection of his chief of staff and Pennsylvania being called for McCormick were discussed as significant developments.
- →A Wired article blaming conservative personalities including Steven Crowder, Ben Shapiro, and Tim Pool for Trump's victory was dismissed by Tim as uninformed.
- →Tim addressed his physical condition after streaming over nine hours, having lost his voice but continuing to host with the help of Advil.
- →Michael Knowles joined the show to discuss the election results, celebrating with cigars and sharing his perspective on the political landscape.
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening MonologueTim Pool opens discussing Jimmy Kimmel's tears and Trump's victory mandate
- 2:32Guest IntroductionMichael Knowles joins and discusses lack of sleep after election night coverage
- 3:51Cigar SegmentMichael Knowles offers cigars as celebration while co-hosts discuss Mayflower cigars
- 5:31Kimmel CoverageClip plays of Kimmel crying and panel roasts liberal hosts' reaction
- 5:50Panel DiscussionPhil Labonte introduces himself as All That Remains lead singer joins discussion
Notable Quotes
“Jimmy Kimmel started crying... He choked up. I don't know if there were any tears. But he's like, this is a terrible night for the poor, for immigrants, for women, and for our allies in Ukraine.”
— Tim Pool · opening monologue about Kimmel
“When Trump wins the popular vote and the popular mandate, you can't say democracy is dead because it actually won.”
— Tim Pool · critique of liberal hosts
“I got two hours on election night. We did the election show, which I was on here with you guys. I go home. I realized now I have to write my own show for the morning.”
— Michael Knowles · guest introduction
“I hate to say it, but the only way I'm able to actually talk right now is that I've taken Advil to reduce the inflammation as I've basically lost my voice.”
— Tim Pool · health update
“I am Phil Labonte. I'm the lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains. I'm an anti-communist and a counter-revolutionary and let's get this on.”
— Phil Labonte · introduction