Timcast IRL · April 23, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #271 - BLM Insurrectionists STORM Capitol Over Anti-Riot Law w/FreedomToons
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 271 aired on April 23, 2021, featuring Tim Pool alongside co-hosts Ian Crossland and Shamus from FreedomToons. The episode opened with a fierce critique of what Tim described as media double standards regarding the storming of the Oklahoma Capitol by Black Lives Matter protesters who opposed GOP legislation protecting drivers fleeing riots and police from doxing. Tim argued that while the January 6th Capitol breach received months of intensive coverage and FBI resources, similar protests by leftist groups at government buildings warranted minimal mainstream attention. The discussion delved into how even conservative outlets like Fox News refused to use the term 'insurrectionists' when describing the Oklahoma incident, contrasting it with their language around Trump supporters. Tim criticized the perceived bias, suggesting conservative media was afraid to apply consistent standards. The co-hosts also discussed the Derek Chauvin verdict, with Tim noting Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson's differing opinions on the outcome. Additionally, they covered Joy Behar's controversial advice about police using firearms and Ben Shapiro's viral Home Depot lumber purchase. The FreedomToons team promoted their recent content output, releasing three cartoons in three days.
TL;DR
- →BLM protesters stormed the Oklahoma Capitol over GOP anti-riot bills, with Tim Pool criticizing the lack of mainstream media coverage compared to January 6th
- →Tim Pool argued for consistent media standards, noting even Fox News refused to call the Oklahoma protesters 'insurrectionists'
- →Co-hosts discussed the Derek Chauvin verdict with disagreement between Sean Hannity (supported conviction) and Tucker Carlson (opposed it)
- →Shamus promoted FreedomToons' content, announcing they released three cartoons in three consecutive days and are approaching 600,000 subscribers
- →The panel debated media bias and double standards in how conservative and liberal protests are covered differently
- →Tim Pool referenced Joy Behar's controversial suggestion about police firing weapons and discussed Ben Shapiro's viral Home Depot lumber purchase
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Main StoryTim Pool opens the show discussing BLM protesters storming the Oklahoma Capitol over anti-riot legislation and media double standards
- 20:00Media Coverage AnalysisDeep dive into how mainstream and conservative media refuse to apply the same standards to leftist protests as they did to January 6th
- 45:00Fox News and Hannity DebateDiscussion of Tucker Carlson's dissent on the Chauvin verdict and broader conservative media disagreements
- 60:00FreedomToons SegmentShamus promotes their cartoon content and team achievements
- 90:00Media Bias DiscussionPanel analysis of why conservative media won't use strong language against leftist protesters
- 120:00Additional News StoriesCoverage of Joy Behar's police comments and Ben Shapiro's viral lumber purchase
Notable Quotes
“Black Lives Matter insurrectionists have stormed the Capitol, outraged over a law that they disagree with. Ladies and gentlemen, we can't stand for this. We need the FBI to put up billboards across this country seeking these insurrectionists.”
— Tim Pool · opening statement on media double standards
“The mainstream press will say that about Trump supporters all day and night. All day. There's no real meaningful opposition, I've got to be honest.”
— Tim Pool · critique of media bias
“I think part of it might be that Fox wants to try to appear more neutral because they have the baggage of being considered a biased network and other networks just don't... people know CNN is biased but for whatever reason they've been able to play themselves off as neutral for many years.”
— Ian Crossland · analysis of conservative media strategy
“You look at Fox News, right? Sean Hannity was like, the Derek Chauvin verdict was the correct verdict. Tucker Carlson was like, no, it wasn't. Even Fox News can't agree on whether or not they support the cop or they support the guilty verdict.”
— Tim Pool · discussing conservative media fragmentation
“We cranked out three cartoons, released three cartoons three days in a row. Check us out, youtube.com/slash freedomtunes. We are 3,000 subs away from reaching 600,000.”
— Shamus · FreedomToons promotion