Timcast IRL · October 5, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #629 Woke Twitter Staff FACES MELT After Elon Buyout FINALIZING w/Red-Headed Libertarian
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 629, recorded on October 5, 2022, focused on the breaking news that Elon Musk had filed to close his Twitter acquisition at the original agreed-upon price of $54.20 per share. Tim Pool opened the show discussing the surprising development after months of legal drama, including Musk's attempts to back out of the deal citing concerns about bots on the platform. The hosts and guests discussed Twitter staff's apparent panic as the sale became imminent, with Pool expressing hope that Musk would immediately reinstate banned accounts including Donald Trump, Carl Benjamin, Laura Loomer, Alex Jones, and Miley Anopolis once taking ownership. The conversation explored various theories about why Musk ultimately decided to proceed with the full purchase rather than renegotiate a lower price, including speculation that the bots advocating for escalation in Ukraine may have been a catalyst. The show featured segments with Red-Headed Libertarian Josie and school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis, with co-host Ian Crossland providing analysis throughout the episode.
TL;DR
- →Elon Musk files to close Twitter acquisition at $54.20 per share, with deal potentially finalized within 72 hours
- →Twitter staff reportedly panicking as the sale becomes imminent, with anonymous messages surfacing about their reactions
- →Tim Pool and guests express hope that Musk will immediately reinstate banned accounts including Trump, Alex Jones, and Laura Loomer
- →Discussion of why Musk proceeded with full price rather than renegotiating, including theories about Ukraine bot activity
- →Red-Headed Libertarian Josie joins the show to discuss constitutional topics and her background
- →Corey DeAngelis appears as a guest, though the full school choice discussion is cut off by transcript end
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ad ReadBetMGM Casino ad read followed by Tim Pool introducing the breaking news about Musk's deal filing
- 1:00Main Story IntroductionPool explains that Elon Musk is buying Twitter at the original agreed price despite months of legal drama and attempts to back out
- 2:00Staff Reactions and Reinstatement HopesDiscussion of Twitter employee panic and hopes for reinstatement of banned accounts including Trump and Alex Jones
- 3:00Guest Introduction - JosieRed-Headed Libertarian joins the show, introducing herself and discussing her content creation work
- 4:00Corey DeAngelis IntroductionSchool choice advocate joins, with mention of Luke Uncensored merchandise and shirts
- 5:00News Deep DiveReading of Engadget article about Twitter confirming intent to close deal at $54.20 per share
- 5:30Price Negotiation DiscussionPool questions why Musk didn't try to negotiate a lower price when he was going to win the court case anyway
- 6:00Theories on Musk's DecisionDiscussion of various theories including leaked text messages and Ukraine bot activity as potential catalysts
- 6:30Guest PerspectivesCo-hosts and guests begin providing analysis on the implications of the deal finalization
Notable Quotes
“So I guess Elon Musk is buying Twitter. And he filed to close the deal at the original price, which is kind of weird because after all the fighting, he just said, all right, yeah, I'll buy it for what I agreed to buy it for.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing the main story
“Elon could own Twitter within 72 hours. They're going to finalize the deal and it could be done. And then I certainly hope the moment he signs the paperwork, he goes, okay, now reinstate Trump.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion expressing hope for account reinstatements
“Elon Musk said that bots were piling on his polls when he was calling for peace in Ukraine. I wonder if this was a catalyst, seeing a bunch of bots advocate for what is potentially World War III.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of potential reasons Musk proceeded with purchase
“Couldn't he have at least tried to lower the price? Like, oh, okay, we're going to go to court. It's going to be a waste of time. How about we do 50 bucks per share, call it a day?”
— Tim Pool · questioning Musk's decision to pay full price
“I am the redheaded libertarian. You can find me at TRHLOfficial on Twitter. And I just, I like the constitution. I talk about that a lot.”
— Josie · guest introduction