Timcast IRL · January 12, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #444 - Fauci Caught LYING AGAIN, Rand Paul ROASTS Fauci After Veritas Leaks w/Chris Pavlovski
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 444 aired on January 12, 2022, featuring Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing major developments around Dr. Anthony Fauci, Project Veritas reporting on gain-of-function research, and the ongoing battle between conservative content creators and Big Tech platforms. The episode opened with breaking news from Project Veritas revealing military documents suggesting EcoHealth Alliance sought DARPA funding in 2018 for gain-of-function research on bat-borne coronaviruses, directly contradicting Fauci's congressional testimony. Tim Pool and his team analyzed the leaked documents, which included a DARPA rejection letter citing safety concerns and violations of the gain-of-function research moratorium. The discussion then shifted to YouTube's continued censorship, particularly highlighting Senator Rand Paul's recent ban from the platform after attempting to discuss COVID origins on the Senate floor. The show featured Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, as the main guest to discuss the platform's growth, its recent partnership with Congressman Devin Nunes, and Rand Paul's decision to leave YouTube for Rumble. The conversation covered the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) deal Rumble was pursuing to go public, with Pavlovski explaining the company's mission to provide a free speech alternative to YouTube. Additional topics included the DOJ's establishment of a domestic terrorism unit, Army training exercises regarding overthrowing illegitimate governments, and supply chain issues affecting store shelves nationwide. Ian Crossland joined as co-host, bringing perspective from his experience co-founding tech companies and working on ethics in the industry.
TL;DR
- →Project Veritas revealed military documents showing EcoHealth Alliance sought DARPA funding for gain-of-function research in 2018, contradicting Fauci's congressional testimony
- →Senator Rand Paul was banned from YouTube after discussing COVID origins on the Senate floor, prompting his move to Rumble
- →Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, appeared as guest to discuss the platform's growth, the Devin Nunes partnership, and their SPAC public offering plans
- →Tim Pool analyzed the DOJ's new domestic terrorism unit and Army training exercises on overthrowing governments
- →The show discussed ongoing supply chain issues with empty store shelves across the nation
- →Chris Pavlovski detailed Rumble's mission to provide a free speech alternative as conservative creators face increasing censorship on mainstream platforms
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Show IntroTim Pool opens the show, promotes TimCast membership, and introduces the major stories of the day including Project Veritas reporting on Fauci and gain-of-function research
- 30:00Project Veritas AnalysisDeep dive into the leaked DARPA documents showing EcoHealth Alliance's proposal for gain-of-function research that was rejected over safety concerns
- 60:00Chris Pavlovski Interview BeginsIntroduction of Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski, discussion of his background, the platform's founding in 2013, and recent growth following Rand Paul's departure from YouTube
- 90:00Rumble Business and Free SpeechPavlovski discusses Rumble's SPAC deal to go public, partnerships with Devin Nunes and Rand Paul, and the platform's mission to combat censorship
- 120:00Domestic Terrorism and GovernmentDiscussion of DOJ domestic terrorism units, Army training exercises, and the broader implications for civil liberties and free speech
Notable Quotes
“I can already hear the clacking knees of the YouTube ban agents or moderators with their fingers over the ban button shaking, saying, say the wrong thing. We're going to ban your show because we're about to talk about something big.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment about discussing Project Veritas story
“The official story is definitely breaking. And people are realizing that you cannot comply your way out of tyranny.”
— Tim Pool · commentary on Fauci revelations and government overreach
“I've been in this space for two decades. So I've seen a lot of stuff in the last eight years. If anyone were to look at and see what our politics were in 2013, it was cats and dogs. And then by 2020, everything kind of changed.”
— Chris Pavlovski · explaining Rumble's founding and how the platform responded to changing political climate
“I worked with Mines for about a decade, co-founded the company, and basically running ethics. I'm the ethics guy. Bill asked me to come in and help him guide the process.”
— Ian Crossland · introducing himself and his background in tech and ethics
“We've got Luke hanging out. This should be a great conversation. Thank you so much for coming here.”
— Tim Pool · welcoming Chris Pavlovski to the show