Timcast IRL · December 1, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #417 - CNN's Cuomo IS OUT Amid Scandal, Both Cuomos CANCELED w/Matt Walsh
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 417, recorded on December 1, 2021, centered on the dramatic downfall of both Cuomo brothers in the span of a single news cycle. Tim Pool and co-hosts opened the show discussing Andrew Cuomo's resignation following his sexual harassment scandal and the subsequent suspension of his brother Chris Cuomo from CNN. The panel expressed surprise that both brothers had been effectively canceled, noting that Chris Cuomo was suspended indefinitely pending further review rather than outright terminated. The conversation then shifted to Twitter's new media censorship policies regarding sharing personal information without consent, with concerns raised about how these rules might disproportionately affect women, minorities, and political dissidents. The Kim Potter trial in the Daunte Wright shooting case was discussed, noting that jury selection was underway. The Jussie Smollett case was also referenced as part of the day's news coverage. The majority of the episode featured guest Matt Walsh, who promoted his children's book Johnny the Walrus, which sold out on Amazon within a day of release and charted at number four. Walsh discussed the book's implicit narrative about identity politics and the backlash from critics who hadn't read the book but objected to its perceived message. Luke from We Are Change made a brief appearance promoting his political T-shirt merchandise.
TL;DR
- →Andrew Cuomo was ousted from office following his sexual harassment scandal, and his brother Chris Cuomo was suspended indefinitely from CNN for helping advise him
- →Twitter announced new policies restricting media sharing without consent, raising concerns about censorship of private information
- →Jury selection began in the Kim Potter trial regarding the Daunte Wright shooting in Minneapolis
- →Matt Walsh appeared as guest to promote his children's book Johnny the Walrus, which sold out in one day after charting at number four on Amazon
- →The panel expressed disbelief that both Cuomo brothers would be canceled simultaneously, noting Chris Cuomo may eventually return pending review
- →Jussie Smollett case was briefly mentioned as part of the day's news developments
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim Pool opens by announcing both Cuomos have been canceled and discussing the significance of Chris Cuomo's suspension from CNN
- 30:00Media CensorshipDiscussion of Twitter's new policies restricting media sharing without subject consent and concerns about impact on dissidents
- 60:00Kim Potter TrialPanel covers jury selection beginning in the Daunte Wright shooting case involving former officer Kim Potter
- 90:00Matt Walsh InterviewGuest Matt Walsh discusses his children's book Johnny the Walrus, its sold-out status, and controversy surrounding the implicit narrative
- 120:00Merch and MembershipPromotional segment for TimCast membership and merchandise, including the newly approved Step on Snack and Find Out shirt
Notable Quotes
“The Cuomos, they're gone. Both of them. Wow. Andrew Cuomo's ousted in this pest scandal. And now his brother has been suspended from CNN indefinitely. The brothers Cuomo have been officially canceled and they're both gone.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment about the Cuomo brothers
“I love how they don't use that word [fired], they say suspended pending further review. Maybe they're going to wait for everything to die down and try and bring him back.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of CNN's phrasing regarding Chris Cuomo suspension
“The reviews are all pretty good. People being like, hey, this is a great thing. I think all the reviews are people that didn't actually read the book yet, but right, but but still you know they could just tell based on the cover.”
— Matt Walsh · discussing reactions to Johnny the Walrus book
“We sold out in one day. Whoa. We charted number four, my story about a trans walrus. And we sold out, but we're going to restock it.”
— Tim Pool · Matt Walsh promoting his book sales
“One of my core principles is that if you need violence to enforce your ideas, then your ideas are worthless.”
— Luke · We Are Change introduction and core principle statement