Timcast IRL · April 20, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #512 - WaPo OUTRIGHT LIES, Denies Doxxing Leftist Critic LibsOfTikTok w/Jack Posobiec
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 512 aired on April 20, 2022, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the major controversy surrounding Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz and her article about the creator of Libs of TikTok. Tim opened the show by reporting that Lorenz had published not only the name but also the private home address of the Libs of TikTok creator, which was then quickly removed after backlash. Tim highlighted that WaPo later outright denied publishing any private details despite TimCast having archival evidence showing the address link. The show featured discussion of various media industry news, including CNN+ laying off executives after the service flopped, Netflix stock dropping 25%, and Jon Stewart's new show receiving only 40,000 homes as viewers. Tim also mentioned an ethics complaint against Jen Psaki for disparaging Fox News while negotiating with MSNBC, and briefly touched on Joe Biden announcing his re-election campaign. Guest Jack Posobiec appeared to discuss the controversy, and Tim promoted his membership program while emphasizing TimCast's independent reporting. The show included lighthearted moments with discussions about Posobiec's new book, a theoretical physics segment about a twisting universe, and references to TimCast's Donut Earth theory.
TL;DR
- →Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz doxxed the creator of Libs of TikTok by publishing their name and home address, then WaPo denied doing so despite TimCast having archival proof
- →CNN+ failed spectacularly with layoffs of CFOs and only 150,000 subscribers reported, with Tim comparing TimCast's daily active users favorably
- →Netflix stock dropped approximately 25% amid subscriber losses and shifting market conditions
- →Jon Stewart's new show premiered with only 40,000 'homes' (viewers) as reported by the media
- →Tim announced potential ethics complaints against Jen Psaki for criticizing Fox News while negotiating contracts with MSNBC
- →Tim and Jack Posobiec discussed the hypocrisy of journalists who complain about doxxing while engaging in the practice themselves
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Main Story IntroductionTim introduces the Washington Post doxxing controversy and explains that TimCast reporters verified the address was published and then removed
- 5:43WaPo Denial and EvidenceTim explains that WaPo is 'outright lying' by denying they published private details when TimCast has the archival article with the address link
- 15:00Media Industry FailuresDiscussion of CNN+ layoffs, Netflix stock crash, Jon Stewart's low ratings, and Jen Psaki ethics complaints
- 30:00Jack Posobiec Interview SegmentGuest Jack Posobiec joins to discuss the WaPo doxxing controversy and media hypocrisy
- 45:00Member Appeal and ClosingTim promotes TimCast membership and thanks supporters for funding independent reporting
Notable Quotes
“The big news today is that a reporter for the Washington Post has doxxed the creator behind the popular Twitter account Libs of TikTok.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing the main story
“It's remarkable that they think they can just outright lie like this. We have the archival article and it's got the link. I can click the link and show you the address.”
— Tim Pool · calling out WaPo's denial as false
“I disagree the media is dying, I think it's transmuting into what we have here and now. We mean the corporate press.”
— Jack Posobiec · discussion about media transformation
“This morning when the story came out, the narrative among journalists and politicos was that this reporter had revealed the name, but the original article actually did dox the address of the creator.”
— Tim Pool · explaining how the narrative was manipulated
“I think there's better evidence to show that the universe is actually twisting around on itself.”
— Ian Crossland · lighthearted theoretical physics discussion