Timcast IRL · November 17, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #660 New Report CONFIRMS INSANE Paul Pelosi Story, NBC Accused of LYING w/Michale Graves
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 660 aired on November 17, 2022, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing several major news stories. The primary segment focused on the Paul Pelosi hammer attack and NBC's controversial retraction of a Today Show report by Miguel Almaguer that questioned the circumstances of the attack. Tim highlighted that NBC Bay Area later aired a report with similar details, raising questions about why NBC suspended Almaguer while allowing the local affiliate to report the same information. The panel also covered Democrats' attempts to invoke the 14th Amendment to prevent Donald Trump from running for office, calling it political nonsense. Additionally, they discussed Ukrainian President Zelensky's continued insistence that a missile strike was Russian despite NATO confirming it was Ukrainian, with Tim warning this could lead to World War Three. Co-host Ian Crossland promoted TimCast membership, exclusive content, and the new Cast Castle sitcom-style vlog. Tim also showcased an AI-generated Super Maga t-shirt featuring Donald Trump in a Super Saiyan form. The episode featured casual banter between hosts, including Michael Graves sharing his background as a former Misfits band member and Luke trolling with a Marx t-shirt.
TL;DR
- →NBC suspended reporter Miguel Almaguer for a Today Show segment on Paul Pelosi attack, but a local NBC Bay Area affiliate later aired nearly identical reporting, sparking questions about media double standards
- →Republicans officially took House control, with Tim noting Democrats may have already known and factored it into Nancy Pelosi's retirement considerations
- →Democrats attempting to invoke the 14th Amendment to block Trump from running for office were called insane and politically motivated
- →Zelensky continued claiming a missile strike was Russian despite NATO confirming it was Ukrainian, with Tim warning this rhetoric could dangerously escalate tensions
- →Tim promoted TimCast membership benefits including exclusive uncensored episodes, the Cast Castle sitcom vlog, and merchandise
- →Michael Graves appeared as a guest, sharing his background as former Misfits lead singer who was blacklisted in Hollywood for saying 'Jesus'
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Paul Pelosi StoryTim opens the show discussing the Paul Pelosi hammer attack and NBC's controversial retraction of the Today Show segment by Miguel Almaguer questioning attack circumstances
- 20:00NBC Double StandardTim reads Fox News reporting about NBC Bay Area airing similar details to Almaguer's retracted story, raising questions about media bias and double standards
- 35:0014th Amendment DiscussionTim discusses Democrats' legal attempts to invoke the 14th Amendment to prevent Trump from running for office, calling it political nonsense
- 45:00Zelensky and NATO TensionPanel covers Zelensky's refusal to accept NATO's determination that a missile strike was Ukrainian, warning it could lead to World War Three
- 60:00Member Promotion and MerchandiseTim promotes TimCast membership, exclusive content, Cast Castle sitcom, and AI-generated Donald Trump Super Saiyan t-shirt
- 75:00Michael Graves InterviewGuest Michael Graves joins to discuss his background in the Misfits band and being canceled in Hollywood for religious references
Notable Quotes
“The story of Paul Pelosi, a tragedy. A man struck him in the head with a hammer. I mean, it's a brutal attack. I'm glad that he's getting better.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on Paul Pelosi attack
“They deleted it. They never issued a formal retraction. They said it just wasn't up to their standards, but didn't give an explanation.”
— Tim Pool · criticizing NBC's handling of the Almaguer story
“The Democrats are already trying to invoke the 14th Amendment to stop Trump from being able to run for office, which is just nonsense insanity.”
— Tim Pool · political analysis on 14th Amendment attempts
“We shot over the weekend, a hilarious long form one about a chess tournament you were going to want to see. So if you haven't signed up for that yet and got a whiff of this stuff, get involved. It's freaking hilarious.”
— Ian Crossland · promoting Cast Castle exclusive content
“Zelensky is, I can only say, I guess, trying to invoke World War Three, because even after NATO said, hey, guys, that missile strike, actually Ukrainian. Big mistake. Zelensky is like, no, no, no.”
— Tim Pool · warning about potential escalation with NATO