Timcast IRL · October 14, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #392 - Steven Crowder Gets HARD STRIKE, Suspended, Over Loudoun Scandal Story w/Jack Murphy

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 392, aired on October 14, 2021, centered on the breaking news that Steven Crowder had received a hard strike and suspension from YouTube over his coverage of the Loudoun County scandal. Tim Pool and his co-hosts, including Jack Murphy, discussed the implications of this censorship action against Crowder, who was suspended from YouTube for approximately one week and forced to broadcast from his website at louderwithcrowder.com. The conversation delved into the broader context of the Loudoun County controversy, where parents were pushing back against critical race theory, critical gender theory, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates in schools. The hosts noted that Virginia's Attorney General had been targeting these protesting parents, characterizing their actions as potential domestic terrorism. Tim emphasized that while covering this sensitive story, the show would need to be careful in how it described the events, acknowledging the risk of receiving similar strikes from YouTube. The episode featured Jack Murphy discussing his Jacked Brunch events and his work with the We Are Change YouTube channel. Tim also made an announcement about upcoming live studio events, noting that a recent event had sold out quickly and hinting at plans to upgrade to larger venues accommodating up to 1,000 people in the future.

TL;DR

  • →Steven Crowder received a YouTube hard strike and suspension for covering the Loudoun County scandal, forcing him to broadcast from his website for a week
  • →Tim and co-hosts discussed the Loudoun County controversy involving parents opposing critical race theory, mask mandates, and vaccine requirements in schools
  • →Virginia's Attorney General was targeting protesting parents, with some characterizing their opposition as potential domestic terrorism
  • →The show discussed the risks of covering sensitive stories that might result in similar YouTube censorship strikes against Timcast
  • →Jack Murphy appeared as a guest, promoting his Jacked Brunch events and discussing his We Are Change YouTube channel
  • →Tim announced plans for future live events with upgraded venues accommodating up to 1,000 people

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Crowder Strike Announcement
    Tim announced that Steven Crowder received a hard strike and suspension from YouTube for covering the Loudoun County scandal
  • 10:00
    Loudoun County Background
    Detailed discussion of the Loudoun County controversy including critical race theory, mask mandates, and parent protests
  • 20:00
    Censorship Discussion
    Tim and co-hosts discussed the implications of YouTube censorship and the risks of covering sensitive stories
  • 30:00
    Jack Murphy Introduction
    Guest Jack Murphy joined the show, discussed his background and upcoming Jacked Brunch events
  • 45:00
    Studio and Event Announcements
    Tim discussed the new studio setup and announced upcoming live events with comedy performances

Notable Quotes

“There's a big story out of Loudoun County, and for those that don't know, we actually live literally next door to Loudoun County.”

— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing the main story

“I got a message from Steven Crowder. He's been given a hard strike and a suspension over covering the scandal in Loudoun County.”

— Tim Pool · announcing the YouTube strike against Crowder

“We are going to be starting with what got Crowder banned so that we can then talk about certain contexts of that story and yes, we might get banned too.”

— Ian Crossland · acknowledging censorship risks while covering the story

“As we are here facing down the barrel of censorship, we are actively resisting it by showing you what's happening to those being censored, talking about the context, and providing the speakeasy over at TimCast.com.”

— Tim Pool · explaining the show's mission in the face of corporate censorship

“While I still have a channel, it is youtube.com forward slash we are change. And, of course, I have an alternative to YouTube where I get to do and say whatever I want.”

— Jack Murphy · discussing platform alternatives and censorship concerns

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