Timcast IRL · July 1, 2022 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #563 - Jordan Peterson SUSPENDED Over Trans Tweet, Signs To Daily Wire w/Spike Cohen

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 563 covered several significant news stories from July 2022. Tim Pool opened by discussing Jordan Peterson's Twitter suspension over his tweet regarding Elliot Page and his refusal to apologize. The show then pivoted to positive news about Peterson and Dennis Prager signing with The Daily Wire, which announced 890,000 paying subscribers. Tim expressed enthusiasm about this success as a victory against mainstream media. The conversation shifted to discuss the Supreme Court's major rulings, including限制ing EPA authority over carbon emissions, striking down Roe v. Wade, and expanding gun rights—framing these as significant losses for progressive Democrats. Tim criticized Joe Biden's statement about Americans paying high gas prices as long as it takes to win in Ukraine. Co-host Spike Cohen introduced his organization You Are the Power and shared his approach to challenging government officials on social media. Mary Morgan discussed her show Pop Culture Crisis and mentioned James Bond reinvention discussions. The episode concluded with Tim promoting TimCast membership and previewing upcoming content including Tales from the Inverted World season two and Cast Castle production expansion.

TL;DR

  • →Jordan Peterson was suspended from Twitter for refusing to apologize for a tweet about Elliot Page, with Tim Pool commenting on the suspension.
  • →Jordan Peterson and Dennis Prager signed with The Daily Wire, which announced having 890,000 paying subscribers, prompting Tim to celebrate the success of alternative media.
  • →The Supreme Court ruled against the EPA's authority to regulate carbon emissions, part of a series of rulings Tim described as major losses for progressive Democrats.
  • →Joe Biden's statement that Americans would pay high gas prices as long as it takes to win in Ukraine was criticized as prioritizing political ambitions over constituents' welfare.
  • →Spike Cohen introduced his grassroots libertarian organization You Are the Power and discussed his tactics for challenging government officials on social media.
  • →Mary Morgan discussed Pop Culture Crisis hitting 30,000 subscribers and mentioned James Bond reinvention discussions in Hollywood culture.

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Jordan Peterson Suspension
    Tim opens the show discussing Jordan Peterson's Twitter suspension over his Elliot Page tweet and his refusal to apologize.
  • 32:00
    Daily Wire Success
    Tim celebrates Jordan Peterson and Dennis Prager signing with The Daily Wire and their 890,000 subscriber milestone.
  • 88:00
    Supreme Court Rulings and Biden Criticism
    Discussion of EPA Supreme Court ruling, Roe v. Wade reversal, gun rights decisions, and Biden's gas price comments.
  • 202:00
    Spike Cohen Interview
    Spike Cohen discusses his organization You Are the Power and his approach to challenging government officials online.
  • 336:00
    Closing and Membership Call
    Tim promotes TimCast membership, previews Tales from the Inverted World season two and Cast Castle production.

Notable Quotes

“Jordan Peterson got suspended on Twitter for making a tweet about an actress with the last name Page. He made a tweet referencing an individual named Ellen Page, who now goes by Elliot Page. And is refusing to apologize, so it looks like it's going to be a permanent suspension.”

— Tim Pool · opening story about Peterson suspension

“Their victory is our victory. Watching the corporate press and the establishment fizzle out and implode, CNN Plus couldn't even fail on time. They ended up imploding a few days early. It's amazing.”

— Tim Pool · celebrating Daily Wire success against mainstream media

“I am the founder and chair of an organization I started about a month ago called You Are the Power, which is a grassroots libertarian political activism group.”

— Spike Cohen · guest introduction

“You're going to pay high gas prices as long as it takes for him to win in Ukraine. Joe Biden's political ambitions are going to dictate why you can't afford to pay for gas.”

— Tim Pool · criticizing Biden's gas price comments

“I'm actually going to be on Pop Culture Crisis tomorrow with Mary and Brett. I'm looking forward to it. It's going to be 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.”

— Ian Crossland · announcing upcoming Pop Culture Crisis appearance

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