Timcast IRL · June 29, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #318 - Biden DEFENDS Olympic Athlete Who Protested US Anthem w/Adrianne Curry

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 318, aired June 29, 2021, centered on the controversy surrounding Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who turned away from the U.S. flag during the national anthem after winning third place at the Olympic trials and securing her spot on the team heading to Tokyo. Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussed President Joe Biden's response defending Berry's right to protest, with Tim expressing concern that the culture war has reached a point where athletes feel torn between expressing patriotism and supporting activist causes. The conversation explored how Berry may have been pressured by ideological allies, similar to how people might defend controversial positions within their own tribes. The hosts contrasted this with historical Olympic protests and discussed the distinction between different types of demonstrations. Adrianne Curry, a reality TV personality from America's Next Top Model who won alongside Kelly Clarkson in 2002, joined as a guest to discuss the cultural landscape and was scheduled for a bonus members-only segment. Tim also provided an update on Timcast's growth, announcing the hiring of three new production staff and additional team members for the expanding newsroom.

TL;DR

  • →Tim Pool and Ian Crossland discuss Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry's protest during the national anthem at the Olympic trials after securing her spot on the U.S. team for Tokyo
  • →President Joe Biden's response defending Berry's right to protest is analyzed, with Tim questioning why any president would endorse protesting the country one represents
  • →The culture war angle is explored, examining how athletes and individuals feel pressured by ideological groups on both sides when expressing patriotism
  • →Adrianne Curry joins as guest, introducing herself as a reality TV original from America's Next Top Model and discussing her perspective on societal changes since 2002
  • →Tim announces significant company growth, revealing the hiring of three new production staff and plans to hire an editor, building manager, and receptionist
  • →A bonus members-only segment with Adrianne Curry is announced for later in the episode covering topics not suitable for YouTube

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Olympic Controversy
    Tim introduces the main story about Gwen Berry's anthem protest and Biden's response, setting up the culture war discussion
  • 30:00
    Analysis of Athlete Protest
    Tim and Ian dive deeper into why athletes feel torn between patriotism and activist causes, comparing it to tribalism dynamics
  • 60:00
    Guest Introduction
    Adrianne Curry joins the show, providing her background as a reality TV original and discussing her perspective on cultural changes
  • 90:00
    Bonus Segment Preview
    Tim announces the upcoming members-only content with Adrianne covering topics not allowed on YouTube
  • 120:00
    Newsroom Update
    Tim shares exciting news about company growth and new hires supporting the Timcast newsroom

Notable Quotes

“The culture war has got to the point where I kind of feel like this lady and her mom and her family were probably crying with joy that she made the Olympics. She won. She did it. But when they play the national anthem, she's being torn.”

— Tim Pool · opening discussion

“You're going to the Olympics to support the country. Turning away from your own anthem or being mad that the anthem is being played to me is kind of weird.”

— Tim Pool · main discussion

“I am a reality TV original. I've been retired since 2015. I am now just an Avon lady, but the reason I like to blame the narcissism in the world on me and Kelly Clarkson, because we won Top Model and American Idol in the same year, and thus began the slow decline of society.”

— Adrianne Curry · guest introduction

“I think the culture war is getting to that point where a lot of people actually want to be proud of themselves, but they're torn between the virtue signal or otherwise.”

— Tim Pool · analysis

“It's all your fault. Thanks for being here. You're welcome. It was right around when the Iraq War began. That was really a powerful year.”

— Ian Crossland · panel banter

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