Timcast IRL · February 8, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #463 - Canadian Court BANS HONKING, State Of Emergency Declared w/Greg Price
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 463, recorded on February 8, 2022, focused primarily on the unprecedented legal actions taken in Canada against trucker protests. Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed a Canadian court's issuance of a 10-day injunction banning honking horns in downtown Ottawa during the ongoing Freedom Convoy demonstrations. The panel examined how the "Great Honkening" had achieved its intended effect, forcing authorities to resort to what many considered absurd measures to suppress the protests. Guest Greg Price, a digital strategist from X Strategies LLC who works with conservative political campaigns, joined the discussion to provide insight into the political implications of the trucker movement spreading across North America. The conversation also covered Rumble's reported offer of $100 million over four years to Joe Rogan to leave Spotify and join their platform, with skepticism about whether the move made financial sense for Rogan. Additionally, news about Peter Thiel stepping down from Facebook to focus on Republican campaigns was analyzed for its implications on Big Tech's political influence. The hosts debated the effectiveness of the honking protest strategy, with Tim Pool arguing that it represented a successful grassroots meme-driven response to government overreach. The episode concluded with calls for viewer support through merchandise purchases and memberships.
TL;DR
- →Canadian court issued a 10-day injunction banning honking horns in Ottawa during trucker protests, with Justice Hugh McLean claiming honking was not "an expression of any great thought"
- →Greg Price joined as guest to discuss the political implications of the Freedom Convoy and his work with conservative campaigns through X Strategies LLC
- →Rumble reportedly offered Joe Rogan $100 million over four years to leave Spotify, though hosts questioned whether the move made financial sense
- →Peter Thiel announced his departure from Facebook to focus on campaigning for Republican candidates
- →Reports surfaced about Antifa members in SUVs allegedly hitting protesters, according to Andy Ngo's reporting
- →Tim Pool argued the "Great Honkening" had achieved its goals by forcing authorities to issue increasingly absurd restrictions
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Main Story IntroductionTim Pool opened the show discussing the Canadian court's injunction banning honking horns in Ottawa, calling it one of the most ridiculous injunctions he had ever heard of
- 8:00Great Honkening AnalysisDeep discussion about the effectiveness of the trucker honking protests and how they had forced government overreach
- 20:00Greg Price Interview BeginsGreg Price introduced himself as a digital strategist working with conservative members of Congress and candidates through X Strategies LLC
- 35:00Rumble and Joe Rogan DiscussionPanel discussed Rumble's reported $100 million offer to Joe Rogan and implications for Big Tech platforms
- 50:00Peter Thiel and Facebook NewsAnalysis of Peter Thiel's departure from Facebook and its political implications for Republican campaigns
Notable Quotes
“A Canadian court has actually issued an injunction on honking horns in Ottawa. I kid you not. They have banned honking your horn.”
— Tim Pool · opening the show with the main story
“Honking absolutely is an expression of a great thought. He doesn't understand memes but more importantly the state should not be deciding what is someone's expression.”
— Tim Pool · responding to the judge's ruling
“We work with a bunch of conservative members of Congress and candidates and non-profits and super PACs. We work to elect America first candidates and unelect the rhinos.”
— Greg Price · introducing his work and company
“The honking really is making these people lose their minds. It's worked on so many levels.”
— Tim Pool · analyzing the effectiveness of the protests
“We've got the free Honk Honk premium sweater. We have Honkaboot and Findoot stickers and free Honk Honk stickers as well.”
— Ian Crossland · promoting show merchandise related to the protests