Timcast IRL · March 31, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #254 - YouTube CENSORS Steven Crowder AGAIN, PERMANENTLY Demonetizes Him w/Daniel Turner
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 254 from March 31, 2021, opened with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing YouTube's latest action against conservative commentator Steven Crowder. The platform temporarily suspended Crowder from live streaming and permanently demonetized him again, citing 'deceptive' content. Tim explained that Crowder was being targeted for investigative reporting, with YouTube removing videos and claiming he was circumventing a ban with his update video—a claim Tim disputed based on his knowledge of Google policies. Daniel Turner joined the discussion as a guest, bringing his perspective as founder of the energy advocacy group Power the Future. The conversation connected this incident to broader concerns about Big Tech censorship, with Tim sharing his own experience of being demonetized for simply reporting on the January 6th Capitol events. The episode highlighted the ongoing culture war over free speech on social media platforms, suggesting that anti-establishment personalities across the political spectrum face increasing risk of platform bans regardless of their mainstream status. Tim urged viewers to support independent media by becoming Timcast members, warning that platform dependency leaves creators vulnerable to arbitrary enforcement actions. The show featured a sponsor read for BioTrust Ageless Multicollagen, with co-host Ian Crossland participating in the discussion throughout.
TL;DR
- →YouTube temporarily suspended Steven Crowder from live streaming and permanently demonetized him again, targeting his investigative reporting content
- →Crowder's update video explaining the situation was removed with YouTube claiming it violated ban circumvention rules
- →Tim Pool shared his own experience of being demonetized for merely reporting news about January 6th
- →Daniel Turner, founder of Power the Future energy advocacy group, joined as guest to discuss the broader implications of tech censorship
- →Tim warned that even 'mainstream' conservative personalities like Crowder face systematic deplatforming efforts
- →The hosts encouraged viewers to support independent media through Timcast memberships as insurance against platform bans
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and SponsorTim introduces the Crowder story and promotes BioTrust collagen supplement
- 1:30Guest IntroductionDaniel Turner introduced as guest founder of Power the Future
- 3:30Main DiscussionDeep dive into YouTube's censorship of Steven Crowder and broader Big Tech issues
- 5:00Personal ExperiencesTim shares his own demonetization story from covering January 6th
- 5:30Call to ActionTim urges membership signup as insurance against future platform bans
Notable Quotes
“They claimed that it was circumventing a ban, and that is absolutely not true. I've spoken with people at Google. I know the rules. I know exactly how all the rules they claim, every guideline they say. Steven Crowder did not break that rule with his update video, and they still took his video down, gave him a warning, and they're claiming he's trying to circumvent the ban.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion of Crowder censorship
“For our guys, I was just like, here's what's happening at the Capitol. This is crazy. Here's what we're seeing. This is breaking news. Well, breaking news is not allowed.”
— Tim Pool · sharing his own demonetization experience
“I founded an energy advocacy group called power the future and it is great to be back here with you guys.”
— Daniel Turner · guest introduction
“Anti-establishment personalities, even if you think they're milquetoast, are going to get axed because we are in a very serious culture war.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of platform censorship patterns
“Cacao, peanut butter, coconut powder. Concoction. Coconut water. Love it. Collagen.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host participation during sponsor read