Timcast IRL · April 13, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #263 - BLM Riots Tear Through Minneapolis, National guard Deployed w/ Phil Labonte
Featuring: Phil Labonte
Episode Recap
Tim Pool hosted Timcast IRL episode #263 on April 13, 2021, discussing the Derek Chauvin trial and the riots that erupted in Minneapolis following the police shooting of Dante Wright. The conversation centered on body camera footage showing a female officer accidentally shooting Wright while attempting to deploy her taser during a traffic stop. Phil Labonte, vocalist of the metal band All That Remains, joined as a guest to discuss the situation. Tim analyzed the justification for charges against the officer and predicted she would face criminal prosecution. The show also touched on Disney Plus and Marvel's 'Falcon and Winter Soldier' show and its perceived 'wokeness.' Tim promoted the new TimCast.com membership platform as an alternative to YouTube and encouraged viewers to support the show through membership.
TL;DR
- →Derek Chauvin trial is wrapping up with the prosecution's case concluding, with Tim predicting murder two charges are unlikely to stick
- →Police in Minneapolis shot and killed Dante Wright during a traffic stop when a female officer accidentally discharged her handgun while attempting to use her taser
- →Riots erupted across Minneapolis following the shooting, with looting occurring and the National Guard being deployed
- →Body camera footage was released showing the officer yelling 'taser taser taser' three times before accidentally shooting Wright once
- →Phil Labonte of All That Remains joined as a guest to discuss the situation and describe himself as a 'small l' libertarian
- →TimCast.com launched as a new membership platform to provide financial security and expand content creation beyond YouTube
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim introduces the episode and discusses the Derek Chauvin trial status
- 1:30Dante Wright ShootingTim details the Minneapolis police shooting of Dante Wright and the subsequent riots
- 4:30Body Camera FootageAnalysis of the released body camera footage showing the accidental discharge
- 8:00Phil Labonte IntroductionGuest Phil Labonte introduced as vocalist of All That Remains
- 10:00Guest DiscussionPhil Labonte provides his perspective on the riots and situation
Notable Quotes
“The criminal trial of Derek Chauvin is still underway. And if you're actually following the trial, watching the live streams, you'd probably know it's not going that well for the prosecution.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion about Chauvin trial
“She yells taser, taser, taser. You've got Dante Wright resisting on camera, trying to jump back in his car and take off. And she's holding her gun. She yells taser three times, shoots him once and then says, holy S I shot him.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion about body camera footage
“I am Phil Labonte, I sing for the heavy metal band All That Remains. We've been a metal band for 20 years. I'm active in the Twitter sphere. I'm at Phil that remains. Libertarian? Small L. Like most people. Most reasonable people.”
— Phil Labonte · interview introduction
“I think this lady cop is going to go to jail. They're going to try and charge her with whatever they can, they might even get her on murder three.”
— Tim Pool · prediction about officer charges
“Ian Crossland over here from iancrossland.net. Thanks for coming.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host introduction
About the Guests
Phil Labonte is the vocalist for the heavy metal band All That Remains, which has been active for over 20 years. He is also known for his political commentary on Twitter, describing himself as a libertarian.