Timcast IRL · November 20, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #412 - RITTENHOUSE NOT GUILTY PARTY W/Blaire White & Chris Williamson
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 412, released on November 20, 2021, centered on the groundbreaking not guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Host Tim Pool opened the show by sharing his personal reaction to the verdict announcement, revealing that his heart rate spiked from 51 to 136 beats per minute when he learned Rittenhouse had been acquitted on all charges. The emotional weight of the moment was evident as Pool described watching Kyle collapse and cry upon hearing the verdict of not guilty on all counts. The panel, featuring YouTubers Blaire White and Chris Williamson alongside co-host Ian Crossland, celebrated the outcome while acknowledging the controversial nature of the case. Pool specifically discussed the involvement of his friend Richie McGinnis, who was one of the individuals shot during the incident, expressing concern for McGinnis while maintaining that the not guilty verdict was appropriate. The discussion touched on the prosecution's case, the narrative pushed by media and Democrats, and Congressman Jerry Nadler's call for DOJ involvement to pursue potential federal charges against Rittenhouse. The New York Times came under criticism for allegedly covering up aspects of the Kenosha riots, with references to a former reporter who explained how certain stories were sidelined. The episode also previewed upcoming content about Anthony Fauci and NIAID-funded primate experiments. Pool encouraged viewers to become members at timcast.com to support the show's investigative work and announced a new Green Room vlog episode featuring Alex Jones and Ben Stewart.
TL;DR
- →Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges in his murder trial, triggering emotional reactions across the political spectrum
- →Tim Pool revealed his heart rate spiked dramatically when the verdict was announced, demonstrating the high stakes nature of the case
- →Blair White expressed being 'white-pilled' by the verdict, describing her emotional reaction to seeing the sky after the announcement
- →The panel discussed Richie McGinnis, who was wounded during the incident and is a friend of the Timcast show
- →Jerry Nadler and Democrats called for DOJ involvement to pursue potential federal charges against Rittenhouse
- →The New York Times was criticized for allegedly covering up reporting about the Kenosha riots that would have shown what was actually happening
Key Moments
- 0:00Verdict Announcement ReactionTim Pool shares his personal emotional reaction to the Rittenhouse not guilty verdict, including his heart rate spike data from his smartwatch
- 30:00Guest Introductions and Initial ReactionsBlair White and Chris Williamson join the show, sharing their emotional responses to the verdict and expressing optimism about the outcome
- 60:00Friend Richie McGinnis DiscussionPool addresses Richie McGinnis's involvement in the case, expressing concern for his safety while defending the not guilty verdict
- 90:00Political Response and Media CriticismDiscussion of Democrat calls for federal charges, media coverage of the trial, and NYT's handling of Kenosha riot reporting
- 120:00Fauci Story Preview and Show WrapPool mentions upcoming reporting on Fauci and primate experiments, encourages membership support, and teases new Green Room content
Notable Quotes
“Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all counts. When the verdict came in, I actually posted this on Twitter. I have the smartwatch. The hour before they announced the verdict, my heart rate was 51 beats per minute. As soon as I saw that first tweet from the reporter, the verdict is in... it goes 136 straight up.”
— Tim Pool · opening reaction to the verdict
“The motion of the defendant is granted. The charges against the defendant on all counts are dismissed with prejudice and he is released from the obligation of his bond.”
— Tim Pool · reading the official court ruling
“I'm feeling very white-pilled with the news today of The Verdict. Very excited to be here. I walked outside just right after The Verdict, and I was looking at the sky, and I'm like, wow. Yeah, I got emotional a little bit.”
— Blair White · guest reaction to verdict
“Seeing Kyle go through what he went through when they read the verdict was was almost like reverse traumatic i don't know how to describe it but i had tears i didn't full on start crying but yeah i i had like happiness but sadness at the whole thing”
— Chris Williamson · guest perspective on emotional impact
“Not for one second do I believe that Kyle Rittenhouse should have been found guilty on the charge of endangering Richie McGinnis. I don't know how Richie feels. You know, that's his private business. And as someone we deeply care about, we are concerned for his safety.”
— Tim Pool · discussion of friend Richie McGinnis