Timcast IRL · February 5, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #462 - GoFundMe SEIZES Freedom Convoy Funding, 71 Joe Rogan Episodes DELETED w/Enrique Tarrio
Episode Recap
In this episode of Timcast IRL, Tim Pool and co-hosts discuss several major news stories including GoFundMe's controversial decision to seize funds from the Freedom Convoy truckers and redistribute them to charities of their choosing. The hosts express concern about this move and suggest donors request refunds or issue chargebacks. The conversation then shifts to Spotify removing 71 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience, with speculation about why specific episodes including those featuring Michael Malice were deleted. Enrique Tarrio, former chairman of the Proud Boys, joins the program to discuss his recent arrest in Washington D.C. for possession of high-capacity magazines (standard 30-round AR magazines), which he explains is legal in his home state of Florida but constitutes a felony in D.C. Tarrio provides insight into his nearly five months spent in D.C. jail awaiting trial. The hosts also cover the January 6th committee's reaction to CNN's internal conflicts, revealing alleged collusion between CNN and Andrew Cuomo regarding COVID messaging. The discussion highlights growing concerns about Big Tech censorship, media manipulation, and what the hosts perceive as coordinated efforts against conservative voices.
TL;DR
- →GoFundMe announced it would no longer accept funds for the Freedom Convoy and would redirect existing donations to verified charities, prompting calls for refunds and chargebacks
- →Spotify removed 71 episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience including episodes featuring Michael Malice and Kyle Kulinski, with no clear explanation provided
- →Enrique Tarrio joins to discuss his arrest for possessing standard 30-round magazines in D.C., explaining the legal distinctions between D.C. and Florida laws
- →The January 6th committee reportedly suffered setbacks following revelations of CNN's collusion with Andrew Cuomo on COVID messaging strategy
- →The US Freedom Convoy Facebook group was deleted and its creator banned from the platform as part of ongoing social media enforcement against the movement
Key Moments
- 00:00Opening and GoFundMe StoryTim Pool opens by discussing GoFundMe's decision to freeze and redirect Freedom Convoy funding to verified charities, raising concerns about fraud and donor rights
- 30:00Spotify/Joe Rogan StoryCoverage of 71 episodes being removed from The Joe Rogan Experience, with speculation about which episodes were targeted and why
- 60:00January 6th and Media AnalysisDiscussion of CNN's internal conflicts and alleged collusion with Andrew Cuomo, and the impact on the January 6th committee
- 90:00Enrique Tarrio InterviewInterview with the former Proud Boys chairman about his arrest, D.C. jail experience, and his perspective on January 6th defendants
- 120:00Closing RemarksFinal commentary and calls to action for viewers to support the show through membership at TimCast.com
Notable Quotes
“They are scared. They are pathetic. They are losing.”
— Tim Pool · Opening segment discussing GoFundMe and media reactions to the Freedom Convoy
“I have reached out for comment, have not heard anything. They did this on Friday. I'm not surprised. We can't really figure out why these particular episodes were pulled.”
— Tim Pool · Main discussion about Spotify removing Joe Rogan episodes
“I got caught with what DC considers to be high-capacity magazines, which is your standard 30-round magazines that come with your AR. In Florida, there is no such thing as high-capacity magazines.”
— Enrique Tarrio · Guest interview explaining his legal situation
“Some people have said it's fraud because you've given money for a specific reason and them blocking it as a third party is interfering in the exchange.”
— Tim Pool · Debate segment on GoFundMe policy
“I got very strong Ralph Northern vibes when GoFundMe was saying they were going to set the funds aside and decide what to do with them later. That's a little sketchy. I don't like that.”
— Ian Crossland · Co-host commentary on GoFundMe's fund redistribution plan