Timcast IRL · February 14, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #714 CHEMICAL SPILL COVER UP, Train DERAILS Spilling Chemical HEADING TO US w/Tommy Vext
Episode Recap
In Timcast IRL episode #714 recorded on February 14, 2023, Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed the ongoing East Palestine, Ohio train derailment chemical spill crisis. The conversation centered on reports from listeners living within the one-mile evacuation zone who described ongoing health concerns including rashes and environmental effects like dead fish. The hosts expressed skepticism about official narratives and discussed the long-term health monitoring needed to understand the true impact of the chemical spill and controlled burn. The episode also featured a tangential discussion about books and movies that seemed to predict real events, particularly Morgan Robertson's 1898 novel "Futility" which eerily anticipated the Titanic disaster with similar circumstances of an unsinkable ship lacking adequate lifeboats. The conversation touched on media coverage, James Cameron's controversial statements, and comparisons between films like Avatar and Ferngully. The show included planning for a potential freedom-focused live event with possible participation from musicians Tommy Vext and Aaron Lewis.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment chemical spill and read listener reports from those living in the one-mile evacuation zone experiencing rashes and environmental effects
- →The hosts expressed concerns about long-term health effects that may not be immediately apparent, noting the importance of following affected individuals over years to understand the true toll
- →Discussion of the 2022 Adam Driver film 'White Noise' which depicted a scenario similar to the Ohio chemical spill, raising questions about whether media was testing public reaction
- →The episode featured a deep dive into Morgan Robertson's 1898 novel 'Futility' (also published as 'The Wreck of the Titan') which predicted the actual Titanic disaster with remarkable parallels
- →The hosts discussed potential conspiracy theories surrounding the Titanic disaster, including claims about wealthy banking families and inadequate lifeboats
- →Planning was mentioned for a potential 1,500-2,000 seat freedom-focused live event featuring Tommy Vext, Aaron Lewis, and other freedom movement figures
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Audience InteractionTim and co-hosts read audience messages including praise for Tommy Vext and discussion of merchandise like the exclusive Bison hat from Andy Forsella
- 01:44:40Event Planning DiscussionPlanning for a potential 1,500-2,000 seat freedom event with Aaron Lewis, who recently reached out to Tim about participating
- 01:46:00Chemical Spill Listener ReportsReading listener reports from East Palestine evacuation zone about rashes, dead fish, and neighbors who haven't returned home
- 01:47:29Long-term Health ConcernsTim expressed intention to track the 500 people who refused to evacuate over the next two years to document long-term effects
- 01:48:05Prediction Book DiscussionDiscussion of Morgan Robertson's 'Futility' which predicted the Titanic disaster, connecting to themes of media predictions of real events
- 01:50:33Film AnalysisLighthearted discussion comparing Avatar to Ferngully and Pocahontas, and James Cameron's controversial statements
Notable Quotes
“Dude, fish are dead. I heard it was widely reported that 500 people refused to evacuate. I want to know from one of those 500 people how they are doing.”
— Tim Pool · Chemical spill impact
“I would like to know all those people's names and then follow them over the next two years to see what happens. Because these kind of things, it could take... you won't know the exact toll on something like this for a period of time.”
— Tim Pool · Long-term monitoring importance
“It's almost as if they were warning us. They're seeing what our reaction would be and then they played it out.”
— Tim Pool · White Noise movie connection
“Propylene glycol is a common solvent in many liquid medicines and asthmatic inhalers because it's bio-neutral in lower doses. It's also used in food dyes, vaping liquids, cosmetics, etc. Completely harmless as far as I know.”
— Ian Crossland · Chemical information
“We could put on an event somewhere. Aaron's a good dude. He's another hometown dude from Western Mass.”
— Tim Pool · Event planning