Timcast IRL · January 20, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #697 Crowder Leaks Phone Call With Daily Wire As 'The Big Con' Drama Erupts w/Candace Owens
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #697 aired on January 20, 2023, featuring Tim Pool and co-hosts with special guest Candace Owens. The episode centered on the escalating drama between Steven Crowder and The Daily Wire, sparked when Crowder leaked a recorded phone call with Daily Wire co-CEO Jeremy Boring. Tim and the panel discussed the controversy surrounding the recording, with Tim noting that while some viewers criticized Boring's statements, many were equally disturbed by Crowder's decision to record the private conversation. The show also covered Al Gore's controversial World Economic Forum speech, which Tim described as an unhinged rant predicting environmental catastrophe. The panel addressed Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charges related to the Rust shooting, with Tim noting that live ammunition was found on Baldwin's gun belt. Candace Owens appeared as the main guest, clarifying her contracted relationship with The Daily Wire and providing commentary on the media drama. Tim also announced the launch of TimCast Skate Company merchandise during the episode.
TL;DR
- →Steven Crowder leaked a recorded phone call with Daily Wire co-CEO Jeremy Boring, sparking controversy over the ethics of recording private conversations
- →Tim Pool and panel discussed the 'big con' drama between Crowder and The Daily Wire, examining reactions from both sides
- →Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the Rust shooting, with live ammunition found on his gun belt
- →Al Gore delivered controversial comments at the World Economic Forum predicting environmental catastrophe and mass refugee crises
- →Tim announced the launch of TimCast Skate Company merchandise featuring the Aunt Jemima/Redskins logo revival
- →Guest Candace Owens clarified her contracted status with The Daily Wire and provided commentary on the Crowder drama
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ad ReadEpisode opens with BetMGM Casino ad read followed by Tim addressing YouTube's pre-show leak and introducing the Crowder drama
- 1:16Crowder vs Daily Wire DramaTim explains the conflict between Crowder and The Daily Wire, including the leaked phone call recording of Jeremy Boring
- 2:08Al Gore WEF SpeechPanel discusses Al Gore's controversial World Economic Forum comments predicting environmental catastrophe
- 2:47Alec Baldwin ChargesTim addresses Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charges and discovery of live ammunition at the Rust set
- 4:59Candace Owens IntroductionCandace Owens joins as main guest, clarifying her contracted status with The Daily Wire and discussing the ongoing drama
- 6:20TimCast Merchandise AnnouncementTim announces TimCast Skate Company launch and explains his rationale for using controversial logos
Notable Quotes
“You've got two juggernauts in independent anti-establishment slash conservative media space. Crowder is accusing The Daily Wire.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment explaining the Crowder-Daily Wire conflict
“Why did Stephen record Jeremy Boring's phone call in the first place? That's kind of a, you know, I don't know, man. People are not happy that that happened.”
— Tim Pool · discussing the ethics of the leaked recording
“This was not a plot. They don't know you are on when all of this drama is unfolding with The Daily Wire and Steven Crowder.”
— Candace Owens · clarifying her appearance timing relative to the controversy
“Al Gore saying that he may as well held up a sign saying the end is nigh with a scraggly beard on the side of a highway screaming about how it's all coming to an end. Because it was like an unhinged rant.”
— Tim Pool · critiquing Al Gore's WEF speech
“They've abandoned the logo. They don't want to use it. They find it racist. I will use it. And if they have a problem, they're free to send me a letter.”
— Tim Pool · explaining merchandise philosophy on controversial logos