Timcast IRL · July 11, 2025 · 2h 0m

Leftist Anti ICE Just OPENED FIRE On ICE Agents In California At LA Riots w/ Nick Sortor

Featuring: Nick Sortor

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Episode Recap

Tim Pool hosted Timcast IRL on July 11, 2025, with co-hosts Ian Crossland and special guest Nick Sortor, an independent reporter known for covering stories the mainstream media ignores. The episode opened with breaking news about the Trump DOJ officially ending its probe into Prince Andrew regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, allowing Andrew to travel freely despite documented photos with Ghislaine Maxwell and accusations from victims. The hosts discussed the suspicious circumstances surrounding Virginia Giuffre's death, including contradictory reports about a car accident and her final hospital posts. Tim addressed the State Department's announcement of massive layoffs affecting approximately 1,800 staff members and a New Hampshire federal judge's ruling blocking Trump's birthright citizenship executive order affecting infants of undocumented parents. Phil Labonte, lead singer of heavy metal band All That Remains, joined the discussion with his anti-communist perspective. Tim shared his review of the Superman film, noting it wasn't overtly political and in some ways was anti-woke, while criticizing a scene apparently targeting Mike Cernovich. Nick Sortor discussed his independent reporting work covering East Palestine, Maui, Western North Carolina, and the Texas Hill Country, having just returned from the latter location. The conversation addressed broader themes of media coverage, government policies, and the ongoing cultural divisions in America.

TL;DR

  • Trump DOJ officially ends probe into Prince Andrew over Jeffrey Epstein ties, allowing him to travel despite photos with Ghislaine Maxwell and victim accusations
  • Virginia Giuffre's death under suspicious circumstances discussed, with conflicting reports about a car accident and her final hospital statements
  • Federal judge in New Hampshire blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order targeting infants of undocumented parents
  • State Department announces massive layoffs of approximately 1,800 staff members
  • Nick Sortor discusses his independent reporting on East Palestine, Maui, and Texas Hill Country following his return from the field
  • Tim reviews Superman film, praising it as non-woke and anti-woke in certain aspects while criticizing James Gunn's apparent jab at Mike Cernovich

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Sponsor
    Tim opens with sponsor ShopBeam Dream, discussing his sleep improvement journey and the importance of restful sleep for hormone production
  • 5:47
    Prince Andrew/Epstein Story
    Breaking news about Trump DOJ ending probe into Prince Andrew, discussion of photos with Maxwell and Virginia Giuffre controversy
  • 30:00
    Government Policy Updates
    State Department layoffs and federal judge blocking birthright citizenship order discussed
  • 45:11
    Guest Nick Sortor
    Independent reporter joins to discuss his coverage of stories mainstream media ignores including recent Texas Hill Country reporting
  • 60:00
    Phil Labonte Segment
    All That Remains lead singer joins with anti-communist counter-revolutionary perspective
  • 96:00
    Superman Review
    Tim shares detailed review of James Gunn's Superman film, praising its lack of wokeness while criticizing targeted jokes at critics

Notable Quotes

The Trump DOJ has officially ended the probe into Prince Andrew over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, meaning he's now free to travel, he's off the hook.

Tim Pool · opening segment on Prince Andrew story

Virginia Giuffre reportedly took her own life. And shortly before she did, she was in the hospital appearing to have been seriously battered, which they claimed was a car accident.

Tim Pool · discussing suspicious circumstances around Giuffre's death

I'm an independent reporter typically try to cover stories that the mainstream media won't like. East Palestine, Ohio, Maui, Western North Carolina, and now the Hill Country down there in Texas.

Nick Sortor · introducing himself and his reporting focus

We went and saw Superman today. I would say the movie is good and it was not woke. I'll give you my thoughts on it. I don't think there was anything overtly political in it.

Tim Pool · movie review segment

My name's Phil Labonte. I'm the lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains. I'm an anti-communist and counter-revolutionary.

Phil Labonte · introduction of co-host Phil Labonte

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About the Guests

Nick Sortor is an independent journalist and reporter known for covering underreported stories including East Palestine Ohio, Maui wildfires, and Western North Carolina flooding. He frequently reports on topics the mainstream media ignores and was recently covering events in the Texas Hill Country.

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