Timcast IRL · July 17, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #1068 Trump Call With RFK LEAKS, Trump Asks For Endorsement Sparking SCANDAL w/TheQuartering
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 1068 aired on July 17, 2024, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing several major news stories. The primary segment focused on a leaked phone call between former President Donald Trump and independent candidate RFK Jr., where Trump reportedly asked for Kennedy's endorsement while also questioning childhood vaccine safety. The hosts analyzed the implications of this call and what it meant for both campaigns. The show also covered the controversy surrounding Tenacious D, whose tour was canceled after member Kyle Gass made an off-color joke about the Trump shooter, leading to Jack Black putting the band on hiatus. Additional topics included changes to Trump's Secret Service detail and reports of people being fired for social media posts celebrating the shooter missing. The panel featured TheQuartering, Alex Stein, Luke Rudowski, Elad Eliyahu, and Hannah Clare, with a pre-recorded segment with Congresswoman Lauren Boebert about targeting Secret Service funding over their security failures. Throughout the episode, the hosts analyzed polling data and prediction markets showing Trump's political surge.
TL;DR
- →Leaked Trump-RFK Jr. phone call revealed Trump asking for endorsement and questioning vaccine safety
- →Tenacious D canceled their tour after Kyle Gass made controversial joke about Trump shooter, with Jack Black pausing all band activities
- →Multiple individuals fired from jobs for social media posts celebrating the assassination attempt on Trump
- →Trump's polling numbers and prediction market positions shown surging following the assassination attempt
- →Congresswoman Lauren Boebert appeared in pre-recorded segment discussing legislation to hold Secret Service accountable for security failures
- →TheQuartering joined as guest to discuss the news alongside regular co-hosts Alex Stein, Luke Rudowski, and Hannah Clare
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and RFK Story IntroductionTim Pool opens the show discussing the leaked Trump-RFK Jr. phone call and the controversy surrounding Trump's vaccine comments
- 31:00Tenacious D ControversyFull discussion of Kyle Gass's joke about the shooter, Jack Black's response, and the band's canceled tour
- 60:00Secret Service and FiringsAnalysis of Trump's changed Secret Service detail and reports of people losing jobs over social media posts
- 90:00Guest Segment with TheQuarteringJeremy from TheQuartering joins the panel to discuss the news and cultural implications
- 135:00Lauren Boebert Pre-Recorded SegmentCongresswoman Boebert discusses her efforts to subpoena Secret Service officials and hold them accountable
Notable Quotes
“A leaked phone call between Donald Trump and RFK Jr. Oh boy, big news. And in it, Donald Trump is asking for RFK Jr's endorsement saying it'll be really good for you we're gonna win this thing and he also questions the safety of childhood vaccines.”
— Tim Pool · opening story introduction
“Kyle Gass, one of the members of the band, made a joke saying he wished the shooter didn't miss. And then the next day, Jack Black announces the band is done. All future endeavors are on hiatus.”
— Tim Pool · Tenacious D controversy
“I create videos on YouTube and cover news and pop culture not dissimilar than Tim. I've been doing it for about 10 years, so hopefully you'll check me out.”
— Jeremy (TheQuartering) · introduction
“We are questioning whether there was an official capacity to this because of how this all went down. And this is why we want subpoenas and we want answers.”
— Tim Pool · Secret Service accountability
“Today, I had Russell Brand on my show. Last week, Rob Schneider, Chase Oliver, Justin Amash. Really fascinating conversations.”
— Luke Rudowski · guest introduction