Timcast IRL · December 16, 2025 · 2h 0m
Rob Reiner MURDERED, Son Arrested, Trump Faces Backlash Over Comments w/ Del Bigtree
Featuring: Del Bigtree
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL covered several major news stories including the tragic murder of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife, allegedly committed by their son. The show discussed Trump's controversial comments following Reiner's death and the resulting backlash. Co-host Ian Crossland and producer Tate Brown joined Tim Pool for the program, which featured health transparency advocate Del Bigtree as the guest. The episode explored vaccine policy changes under the new HHS leadership, specifically discussing the CDC's updated recommendations on the Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Del Bigtree explained Robert Kennedy Jr.'s approach to vaccine transparency and shared decision-making. The panel also addressed multiple breaking news items including the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting, Brown University shooting, and the FBI's thwarted New Year's Eve terror plot. Tim Pool emphasized the importance of unity during tragic times while acknowledging Trump's reasons for frustration with Reiner, who had been a vocal Trump critic.
TL;DR
- →Rob Reiner and wife found murdered with throats slit, their son arrested for the crime
- →Donald Trump faced backlash for insensitive comments made following Rob Reiner's death
- →Multiple shootings discussed including Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack and Brown University incident
- →FBI thwarted planned New Year's Eve terror attack according to reports
- →Del Bigtree explained Robert Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine policy approach, specifically Hepatitis B recommendations
- →CDC updated Hepatitis B vaccine policy allowing shared decision-making between parents and doctors
Key Moments
- 00:00:10Opening StoriesTim Pool opens with the murder of Rob Reiner and wife, Bondi Beach shooting, Brown University shooting, and FBI terror plot thwarting
- 00:00:50Trump BacklashDiscussion of Trump's controversial comments following Rob Reiner's death and the criticism he received
- 00:01:50Sponsor SegmentBeam Dream sleep supplement ad read with promotional code and discount information
- 00:03:55Guest IntroductionTim Pool introduces Del Bigtree and asks about his work in health transparency
- 00:04:32Vaccine Policy DiscussionDel Bigtree explains Robert Kennedy Jr.'s approach to Hepatitis B vaccine recommendations and health transparency
- 00:06:07Co-host CommentsIan Crossland thanks Del Bigtree for documentary work and mentions Inconvenient Study website
Notable Quotes
“It's a particularly tragic weekend. We had the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife. It's a horrifying story. They were found with their throats slit reportedly.”
— Tim Pool · opening news summary
“Donald Trump has made some insensitive statements, as they're described, about Rob Reiner following his death. And a lot of people are upset about it.”
— Tim Pool · main story discussion
“My big thing is making sure there's transparency in science and health. I was a director of communications for Robert Kennedy Jr.”
— Del Bigtree · guest introduction
“99.95% of mothers are not hepatitis B positive. They're negative. So they're blood tested. So there's no reason to give this to a day one old baby.”
— Del Bigtree · vaccine policy discussion
“You know, Vaxed, really, really woke. It really was like a powerful fireball that continued to roll from 2016 on.”
— Ian Crossland · documentary appreciation
Mentioned
About the Guests
Del Bigtree is a health transparency advocate and former director of communications for Robert Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign. He directed the documentary 'Vaxed' and is known for questioning vaccine safety and advocating for transparency in science and health policy.