Timcast IRL · October 28, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #402 - Anti-Biden Song Let's Go Brandon Hits #1, 2, AND 3, People HATE Biden w/Libby Emmons
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 402 aired on October 28, 2021, with Tim Pool hosting alongside co-hosts while discussing the viral 'Let's Go Brandon' phenomenon that had simultaneously occupied multiple top positions on iTunes charts. The show opened with Tim highlighting how the anti-Biden song had reached number one, two, three, and eight on iTunes, effectively displacing Adele from her chart-topping position. The discussion then shifted to Apple's apparent removal of the songs from their charts, with Tim speculating about cultural censorship and the left's need to maintain control of cultural institutions. Political coverage included extensive analysis of Biden's legislative losses, particularly his confrontation with Senator Manchin that resulted in major provisions being stripped from the Build Back Better bill, including the IRS bank account tracking requirement and substantial cuts to healthcare and social programs. The show touched on strange cultural moments, including bizarre commercials from Doritos featuring a gay ghost uncle and a Twix advertisement with a child in a dress. Tim was joined by Libby Emmons, editor-in-chief of the Postmillennial, and briefly by Seamus Coghlan of Freedom Tunes, while co-hosts Luke and Ian were noted as being absent for the evening. The episode also featured announcements about new Timcast merchandise.
TL;DR
- →'Let's Go Brandon' song reached #1, #2, #3, and #8 on iTunes, displacing Adele and triggering alleged chart manipulation by Apple
- →Biden's legislative agenda suffered major defeats as Manchin blocked key provisions including IRS bank account tracking and healthcare expansions
- →Apple appeared to remove 'Let's Go Brandon' songs from their public charts while keeping other artists visible, prompting censorship accusations
- →Guest Libby Emmons discussed cultural developments as the show explored how conservative memes dominate popular culture
- →Strange commercials from major brands including Doritos and Twix were critiqued as examples of progressive cultural messaging
- →Tim announced new 'Step On Snack and Find Out' merchandise available at the Timcast store
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Chart DiscussionTim opens by highlighting the 'Let's Go Brandon' song hitting multiple chart positions and Apple's alleged censorship
- 15:00Political AnalysisDiscussion of Biden's legislative losses to Manchin including the gutting of the IRS provision and healthcare cuts
- 30:00Cultural CommentaryAnalysis of strange commercials from major brands and their cultural messaging
- 45:00Guest IntroductionLibby Emmons introduced as editor-in-chief of the Postmillennial and Seamus Coghlan joins briefly
- 60:00Merchandise AnnouncementTim announces new 'Step On Snack and Find Out' shirt available at the Timcast store
Notable Quotes
“Let's Go Brandon has reached number one, number two, number three, and eight on iTunes, displacing Adele, pissing off a lot of lefty establishment media critics.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion about the viral song
“It kind of looks like iTunes has completely removed the songs from the top charts because the only way to maintain these left wing ideas and culture is to censor the right.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of apparent censorship
“Biden is getting absolutely obliterated by Manchin. He's losing everything. The IRS tax reporting thing where they're going to track your account, gone. Medical care, like all this stuff just being gutted. The bill's now cut in half.”
— Tim Pool · political legislative analysis
“I'm Libby Emmons. I'm the editor-in-chief of the Postmillennial. Happy to be here.”
— Libby Emmons · guest introduction
“Here's what's funny about this... iTunes started to get dominated. And so they have to take back control of the cultural institutions.”
— Tim Pool · cultural censorship theory