Timcast IRL · June 24, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #315 - John McAfee Got Epstein'd, Then Posts Crazy Image AFTER He Died w/Michael Knowles
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 315, aired on June 24, 2021, opened with Michael Knowles performing a song on guitar before Tim Pool and the co-hosts dove into the breaking news of John McAfee's death in a Spanish jail. The hosts discussed McAfee's previous statements that he would never take his own life, his tweets warning that powerful people would make his death look like suicide, and a tattoo on his right arm that read 'whacked' which he pointed to as evidence he was murdered. Tim read from Cassandra Fairbanks' article on TimCast.com covering McAfee's tweets, including one where he claimed U.S. officials were threatening him and another featuring Julian Assange with the caption about powerful people having enemies who reveal crimes. The show also covered General Mark Milley's controversial comments about 'white rage' causing January 6th, and Joe Biden's announcement of $350 billion in COVID funding being diverted to gun control measures. Michael Knowles promoted his newly released book 'Speechless' throughout the episode, describing it as a guide to controlling words and minds. Ian Crossland participated as co-host while Tim announced Cassandra Fairbanks as the new editor-in-chief of TimCast.com and mentioned upcoming staff additions and website improvements.
TL;DR
- →John McAfee found dead in Spanish jail hours after court ordered extradition to US, sparking conspiracy theories about foul play versus suicide
- →Tim Pool and co-hosts analyzed McAfee's previous tweets warning he would be killed and made to look like a suicide, including a 'whacked' tattoo
- →General Mark Milley faced criticism for claiming 'white rage' was responsible for the January 6th Capitol events
- →Biden administration announced plans to redirect $350 billion in COVID relief funding toward gun control initiatives
- →Michael Knowles appeared on the show to promote his new book 'Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds'
- →Tim announced major staffing changes including Cassandra Fairbanks as new editor-in-chief and upcoming hires for the TimCast operation
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening MusicMichael Knowles performs a song on guitar shortly before going live
- 0:04McAfee Death NewsTim breaks down the Wall Street Journal report on McAfee's apparent suicide in Spanish custody
- 0:05Tweet AnalysisReading Cassandra Fairbanks' article on McAfee's ominous tweets and tattoo about being 'whacked'
- 1:21General Milley CommentsBrief discussion of Chairman of Joint Chiefs' statement about white rage causing January 6th
- 1:51Biden Gun ControlCoverage of Biden's announcement to divert COVID funding to gun control measures
Notable Quotes
“John McAfee killed himself in prison, right? That is the least plausible explanation.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on McAfee death
“They're now reporting he apparently did. He was about to be extradited back to the U.S. where he said they were going to get him.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion of McAfee case
“I'm so exhausted because this is book week. So the Speechless came out yesterday, and they just send you on this tour.”
— Michael Knowles · guest segment promoting his book
“He tried to love this country, but the U.S. government made his existence impossible.”
— Tim Pool · reading McAfee attorney's statement
“I've been shilling this thing for six months, but now this is the week to do it. So I'm really glad we could get a little music going, kind of loosen up a little.”
— Michael Knowles · co-host discussion