Timcast IRL · October 22, 2020 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #153 - Hunter Biden Laptop Forwarded To Police over CHILD Exploitation Allegation, Drew Holden Joins

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Episode Recap

Tim Pool hosted Timcast IRL #153 on October 22, 2020, with co-host Ian Crossland and guest Drew Holden. The episode centered on the explosive Hunter Biden laptop story that had been forwarded to police over child exploitation allegations. Tim and his guests discussed the challenges of booking left-leaning guests, with Tim noting that conservative personalities typically accept last-minute invitations while liberal guests demand extensive requirements and sometimes even payment. The conversation shifted to the Donald Trump Watch website, which compiled publicly available FEC donor data to map Trump supporters, raising concerns about potential doxxing and safety risks. Tim analyzed media verification standards, defending the New York Post's publication of laptop contents while criticizing how other outlets publish unverified claims without documentation. The hosts debated strategies for the upcoming presidential debate, with Tim suggesting Trump should let Biden talk rather than interrupt, noting that Biden's handlers know their candidate only needs to appear coherent to succeed. Drew Holden provided commentary on the political dynamics and media coverage surrounding these issues. The episode concluded with discussion of Robert Reich and the broader state of political discourse.

TL;DR

  • →Tim Pool and Drew Holden discussed the Hunter Biden laptop story that was forwarded to Delaware police over child exploitation allegations, with Tim defending the New York Post's reporting against criticism
  • →The hosts debated challenges in booking left-wing guests, with Tim noting conservatives readily accept last-minute invitations while leftists demand money, extensive requirements, and weeks of advance notice
  • →Tim criticized media double standards, pointing out that outlets like the New York Times publish unverified claims about Trump's taxes while demanding rigorous authentication for the laptop story
  • →Discussion of the Donald Trump Watch website that mapped Trump donors using publicly available FEC data, with concerns about potential violence against listed individuals
  • →Analysis of the upcoming presidential debate strategy, with Tim suggesting Trump should let Biden speak since Biden only needs to appear coherent to succeed
  • →The panel discussed Robert Reich and broader issues with political discourse, with Tim joking about needing a gun after reading Reich's tweets

Key Moments

  • 1:39:37
    Guest Booking Challenges
    Tim Pool discussed the difficulty of booking left-wing guests, noting conservatives readily accept invitations while leftists demand money and extensive requirements
  • 1:41:17
    Trump Donor Doxxing
    Discussion of the Donald Trump Watch website that mapped publicly available FEC donor data, raising safety concerns for listed individuals
  • 1:42:49
    Media Verification Standards
    Tim Pool defended the New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop reporting and criticized media double standards for authentication
  • 1:44:22
    Hunter Biden Laptop Allegations
    Panel discussed the forwarded laptop evidence and potential debate implications for both campaigns
  • 1:45:40
    Presidential Debate Strategy
    Tim Pool analyzed what Biden's handlers want from the debate and Trump's approach to confronting these allegations

Notable Quotes

“Every time we message someone on the left, it's an endless list of questions, several weeks out in advance, tons of requirements. Some people that I've tried booking have demanded money. Straight up.”

— Tim Pool · discussing challenges booking liberal guests

“The New York Times says we reviewed Trump's taxes. Here's the proof. And everyone said, wow. There's no evidence. There's no photo. There's no documents. Literally nothing. And we're supposed to just take it at face value.”

— Tim Pool · criticizing media double standards

“They've taken all of the publicly available donor data and placed it on a map. That's not doxing. So the information is already available. They've just made it easy for you to pull up your address and see who lives around you that donated to Trump.”

— Tim Pool · analyzing the Trump Watch website

“I think that Biden and Biden's handlers know that all he has to do is get up there, say a few things, and walk out without everyone in the world thinking that he's completely lost his marbles, and it's a win for him.”

— Tim Pool · debate strategy analysis

“The grifter class started posting, 'I'll go on your show, invite accepted.' My immediate response is, 'We'll cover your travel and accommodation, the studio, the show is in studio live 8 p.m. every day, our next availability is this day.'”

— Ian Crossland · co-host commenting on guest booking responses

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