Timcast IRL · January 7, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #688 Andrew Tate Victims Issue Statement, Lawsuit Getting Prepared w/Eliza Bleu
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #688 aired on January 7, 2023, with Tim Pool hosting alongside co-hosts as they discussed several major news stories of the day. The episode opened with discussion of the ongoing Kevin McCarthy House Speaker vote, noting McCarthy had lost 12 times and was facing opposition from the Freedom Caucus. The main segment featured Eliza Bleu, a survivor advocate and trafficking survivor, who read an official press release from victims related to Andrew and Tristan Tate, who were facing legal scrutiny with authorities seizing more of Tate's property. The show also covered a story about incels allegedly transitioning genders for perceived social benefits rather than due to gender dysphoria, and mentioned Marjorie Taylor Greene's involvement in the Ashley Babbitt's mother's arrest situation. Shane Cashman discussed his recent Timcast.com article profiling Carrie Lake, while Luke Rudowski of WeAreChange.org joined the panel. The episode touched on the Supreme Court case involving Donald Trump and the ongoing Cary Lake trial.
TL;DR
- →Kevin McCarthy House Speaker vote continues with 12 losses as Freedom Caucus holds out
- →Eliza Bleu reads official press release from Andrew Tate victims calling for others to come forward
- →Authorities seizing more Andrew Tate property as legal case develops
- →Tim discusses story about incels allegedly transitioning for social benefits rather than gender dysphoria
- →Marjorie Taylor Greene involved in discussion about Ashley Babbitt's mother's arrest
- →Shane Cashman discusses Cary Lake profile and Supreme Court case that won't remove Biden
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and McCarthy VoteTim opens show discussing the ongoing Kevin McCarthy House Speaker vote, noting 12 losses and Freedom Caucus opposition
- 4:30Andrew Tate News IntroductionTim announces breaking news about Tate property seizures and introduces Eliza Bleu for victim statement
- 5:05Victim StatementEliza Bleu reads official press release from Andrew Tate survivors encouraging others to come forward
- 20:00Incel Transitioning StoryTim discusses James Lindsay's post about incels allegedly transitioning for social benefits
- 35:00Co-host SegmentsShane Cashman discusses Cary Lake article, Luke Rudowski joins with WeAreChange message
Notable Quotes
“He's lost 12 times. It's quite pathetic. He's arguing he is going to win when they come back.”
— Tim Pool · discussing Kevin McCarthy House Speaker vote
“As a survivor of the Tate brothers, I understand how difficult it can be to come forward and speak out about what happened to you. But when social media gives us a glimpse into the extreme harm that others cause, I feel obligated to step forward and speak out against it.”
— Eliza Bleu · reading victim statement about Andrew Tate
“Incels are becoming trans, not because they're gender dysphoric, but because they hold this ideology. Apparently there are some guys that think women have it so much better and they're small effeminate men that they're better off transitioning for social benefits.”
— Tim Pool · discussing cultural story about incels and transitioning
“We got that brunson trial that everyone's really excited about where people think the Supreme Court will kick Joe B off of office, which is just, it's not going to happen.”
— Tim Pool · addressing Supreme Court case expectations
“If you need violence to enforce your ideas, your ideas are worthless.”
— Luke Rudowski · WeAreChange.org message and shirt slogan