Timcast IRL · August 20, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #598 - Famed Leftist CEO RESIGNS After Assault Allegations w/Will Chamberlain & Shane Cashman
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 598, recorded on August 20, 2022, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the resignation of leftist CEO Dan Price following assault allegations, along with cultural commentary on the She-Hulk Marvel series and broader societal issues. The episode opened with an ad read for BetMGM Casino before diving into the main topic of Dan Price, who gained fame for implementing a $70,000 minimum salary at his company and was subsequently accused of sexual misconduct, forcing his resignation. Tim and guests discussed the 'Reset the Clock' meme that emerged whenever male feminists were exposed as predators. The panel also covered Peter Thiel's preparation activities including building bunkers in New Zealand, speculating on why global elites might be preparing for potential catastrophe. A significant portion of discussion centered on the She-Hulk television series, particularly a viral clip where the character discussed controlling anger over men catcalling and incompetent male colleagues, which sparked cultural debate. Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel at the Internet Accountability Project, joined as a guest, while Shane Cashman, author and host of Tales from the Inverted World, also appeared on the panel.
TL;DR
- →Dan Price, the leftist CEO famous for raising minimum salaries to $70,000, resigned after assault allegations surfaced, prompting discussion about the 'Reset the Clock' meme for exposed male feminist predators
- →Peter Thiel's bunker-building activities in New Zealand were discussed as part of broader conversation about global elites preparing for potential catastrophe
- →She-Hulk Marvel series controversy examined, specifically a viral clip about the character dealing with anger over catcalling and incompetent men
- →Will Chamberlain appeared as legal expert guest to discuss the cultural and political implications of the allegations
- →Shane Cashman discussed upcoming Tales from the Inverted World podcast featuring stories about dimension jumping, alternate husbands, and UFO encounters
- →Panel addressed the New York Times reporting on how social media served as Dan Price's platform to lure women
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ad ReadIntroduction with BetMGM Casino ad read followed by opening remarks
- 1:17Dan Price Story IntroductionTim introduces the Dan Price resignation story and assault allegations
- 1:56She-Hulk Cultural DebateDiscussion of the Marvel show and viral clip about anger over men and catcalling
- 2:39Will Chamberlain JoinsGuest introduction of Will Chamberlain from Internet Accountability Project
- 3:21Guest SegmentShane Cashman discusses upcoming Tales from the Inverted World podcast
- 5:29Dan Price LinkedIn QuoteTim reads Dan Price's LinkedIn statement about false accusations
Notable Quotes
“The world may be ending. Peter Thiel's trying to build some, like, New Zealand bunker or whatever, resorts. A bunch of global elites have been preparing for something and maybe it's just because they can, they have money.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion on global elites preparing for something
“This famous leftist CEO named Dan Price. He's famous because he raised everyone's salaries to $70,000. And it caused a lot of issues but also garnered a lot of attention among the left. He is now being accused of some very serious, let's just say, metoo. He's been metooed. And he's been forced to resign.”
— Tim Pool · main story introduction about Dan Price
“That's right. We were... I don't want to say who our guest was supposed to be because we're hoping to rebook them, but we are going to get a very high-ranking official from the Trump administration who unfortunately had to cancel on us and we needed Will's legal expertise.”
— Will Chamberlain · explaining guest substitution
“Ghosts twice, yeah. And it's been a crazy year. And we're going to be launching the Inverted World podcast, which is the conversations with people and their weird experiences, UFOs, having guests and stuff. And you guys can call in.”
— Shane Cashman · discussing upcoming podcast plans
“In the unlikely event that you are falsely accused, remember that it will be much easier for you to overcome false allegations than it will be for actual victims to overcome the trauma of harassment or assault. Go on. That being said, Dan, I suppose I'm not supposed to care at all that you are claiming these are false allegations.”
— Tim Pool · reacting to Dan Price's LinkedIn statement