Timcast IRL · February 12, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #222 - Gina Carano Censor As She's FIRED From Lucasfilm And DROPPED From Her Agency w/ Blaire White
Featuring: Blaire White
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 222, recorded on February 12, 2021, centered on the controversy surrounding Gina Carano's firing from Lucasfilm. Tim Pool opened by discussing Cara Dune actress Carano's termination over a social media post comparing political division to World War II Germany. He contrasted this with Pedro Pascal's similar 2018 tweet that went unpunished, highlighting what he characterized as a double standard in Hollywood. The episode featured guest Blaire White, a YouTuber and cultural commentator who joined via video call to discuss cancel culture and censorship. Also present was co-host Luke Radkowski from WeAreChange.org, who promoted his organization's various products including board games, probiotics, and water filters. The discussion covered the removal of the Planet Lockdown documentary, which allegedly received 20 million views before being taken down, as well as Florida's COVID-19 lockdown policies under Governor Ron DeSantis. Tim addressed the challenges of discussing these topics on platforms like YouTube while noting that more controversial content would be available exclusively on Timcast.com for members. The conversation explored broader themes of free speech, media censorship, and what Tim described as the threat of woke mob cancellation.
TL;DR
- →Gina Carano was fired from Lucasfilm and dropped by United Talent Agency following a social media post comparing political division to World War II Germany
- →Pedro Pascal, lead of The Mandalorian, was noted to have posted similar Germany comparison content in 2018 without facing consequences, raising questions about double standards
- →Guest Blaire White discussed cancel culture, her experiences in the YouTube commentary space, and the broader implications for free speech online
- →The Planet Lockdown documentary was discussed, having received 20 million views before being removed from platforms
- →Tim addressed challenges of speaking freely on YouTube and directed viewers to Timcast.com for unfiltered content
- →Florida's COVID-19 policies under Governor DeSantis were briefly mentioned as a topic generating controversy
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim opens by discussing The Mandalorian, praising Gina Carano's performance as Cara Dune, and introducing the cancellation story
- 18:00Gina Carano FiringDetailed discussion of Carano's termination and comparison to Pedro Pascal's earlier similar post
- 42:00Guest IntroductionBlaire White joins, introduces herself as a YouTuber and internet personality since 2016, and discusses her background with Tim and the hosts
- 60:00Cancel Culture Deep DiveExtended conversation about censorship, double standards, and the threat of de-platforming for controversial opinions
- 120:00Closing and MembershipTim reminds viewers to join Timcast.com for exclusive content including discussions about Georgia ballot irregularities with Matt Brainerd
Notable Quotes
“Gina Carano particularly does a great job as Cara Dune. Well, as most of you know, she has been canceled, fired over what is like a pretty mild post that actually was, I mean, she was basically saying, don't demonize your neighbor.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on the main story
“They got the people of the country all angry. They were demagoguing. The crazy thing about what she posted is it's exactly what the left has been complaining about with Donald Trump.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of Carano's controversial post and its historical comparison
“I'm a YouTuber, internet personality, I guess. I've been around since 2016. I do a lot of commentary on culture, and you and I have kind of ran in the same circles for a few years.”
— Blaire White · guest self-introduction
“We're literally talking about cancel culture and the threat where we try and speak freely. They'll nuke you. So we have no choice but to put it on the website.”
— Tim Pool · explaining the need for exclusive membership content on Timcast.com
“The real criticism of My Pillow is that it's my pillow.”
— Ian Crossland · joking exchange about the Our Pillow merchandise joke
Mentioned
About the Guests
Blaire White is a YouTuber and internet personality who has been creating cultural commentary content since 2016, known for her contrarian perspectives on social issues and her presence in online political discourse circles.