Timcast IRL · May 9, 2025 · 2h 0m
NEW Pope SLAMMED As WOKE, Robert Prevost Named Pope Leo XIV, Anti-Trump Posts Go Viral w/ Nick Sortor
Featuring: Nick Sortor
Episode Recap
Tim Pool and the Timcast IRL crew hosted a packed episode covering multiple major news stories, beginning with the election of Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) and the controversy surrounding his old tweets critical of the Trump administration and pro-immigration stance. The panel discussed how some Catholics are defending the 2000-year-old institution against modern political judgments while others are calling him a leftist globalist. Host Nick Sortor joined the discussion, describing himself as someone who 'yells at politicians for a living' and encouraging viewers to join him in Washington for activism. The show covered Letitia James being under FBI criminal investigation for mortgage fraud, the massive India-Pakistan military confrontation with 125 jets engaged—the largest since World War II—and riots breaking out in New York City. Tim discussed Donald Trump's appointment of Judge Jeanine as interim D.C. attorney. A viral story about TikTok users pulling prank doorbell rings at 3am resulting in a death and murder arrest for the homeowner was analyzed for what it reveals about social media desperation for views. Finally, Bernie Sanders' refusal to apologize for flying private jets despite his environmentalist positions was roasted for its hypocrisy. The episode featured sponsor reads for BetMGM Casino and Beam Dream sleep supplement.
TL;DR
- →New Pope Leo XIV elected, with old tweets surfacing critical of Trump and pro-immigration, sparking debate about whether he's 'woke' or moderate
- →Letitia James under FBI criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud
- →India-Pakistan military confrontation involving 125 jets—the largest such battle since World War II
- →TikToker prank gone fatal: youths ringing doorbells at 3am shot by homeowner who was arrested for murder
- →Bernie Sanders refuses to apologize for flying private jets despite his environmentalist stance, claiming he has no choice
- →Donald Trump names Judge Jeanine as interim D.C. attorney
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and SponsorsBetMGM Casino and Beam Dream sponsor reads, Tim introduces the major news stories of the day
- 1:08Pope Leo XIV ControversyTim breaks down the new Pope's old tweets critical of Trump administration and discusses reactions from Catholics and critics
- 5:47Nick Sortor IntroductionGuest Nick Sortor describes his activism work and invites viewers to join him in Washington
- 7:30News RoundupCoverage of Letitia James FBI investigation, India-Pakistan jets, NYC riots, and Judge Jeanine appointment
- 10:00TikTok Prank TragedyDiscussion of viral story where pranksters were shot after ringing doorbells at 3am, homeowner arrested for murder
Notable Quotes
“There is a new Pope. This is big news. And old tweets are starting to surface of new Pope Leo showing that he was critical of the Trump administration, very pro-immigration.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on Pope Leo XIV
“A TikToker, some Tik TOK kids were pulling a prank at three in the morning, ringing doorbells, got shot and killed. And they arrested the homeowner saying that it was murder.”
— Tim Pool · discussing viral social media tragedy
“I'm Nick Sorter. I'm an ex-guy. I yell at politicians for a living.”
— Nick Sortor · self-introduction on the show
“It's getting nuts out there. And of course, everybody's favorite Bernie Sanders saying, I apologize for nothing because he was caught flying on private jets.”
— Tim Pool · roasting Bernie Sanders hypocrisy
“We were the biggest live show in the country yesterday of all live streams. Second biggest stream, biggest live show in general in the country. And that is thanks to you guys.”
— Tim Pool · acknowledging audience support
Mentioned
About the Guests
Nick Sortor is an activist who describes himself as someone who 'yells at politicians for a living,' organizing and encouraging others to join him in Washington D.C. for political activism.