Timcast IRL · March 18, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #738 TRUMP IS BACK, Posts To Youtube And Facebook In Triumphant Return w/Jennie Taer
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 738 aired on March 18, 2023, featuring host Tim Pool alongside co-hosts Ian Crossland and Phil Labonte, with guest Jennie Taer from the Daily Caller News Foundation. The episode opened with Jennie Taer introducing herself as a reporter covering immigration and the border, followed by Phil Labonte joining as co-host. Tim announced he was suffering from food poisoning but insisted on continuing the show. The primary discussion centered on Donald Trump's triumphant return to mainstream social media platforms, specifically YouTube and Facebook. Trump's YouTube channel was restored after a two-year ban, posting a brief four-second video titled 'Sorry to keep you waiting. Complicated business.' He also returned to Facebook for the first time since January 6, 2021, with a simple 'I'm back' post. The hosts debated whether Trump needs to adjust his social media strategy from his 2015 underdog mentality to something more fitting for his current front-runner status, suggesting he should focus on short, positive content rather than provocative tweets. The conversation also touched on Truth Social's declining valuation, with speculation about whether the platform might fold and free Trump to return to Twitter, which they argued was far more influential for driving news cycles. Tim also announced the launch of a new Discord server for TimCast.com members and discussed consolidating the community chat features.
TL;DR
- →Donald Trump's YouTube channel was restored after two years, posting a brief four-second video with over 115,000 views immediately
- →Trump returned to Facebook for the first time since January 6, 2021, marking his comeback to major mainstream platforms
- →The hosts debated whether Trump needs to shift from his 2015 underdog social media strategy to something more fitting for his current front-runner status
- →Truth Social's valuation was discussed, with speculation the platform might be struggling and could free Trump to return to Twitter
- →Tim announced the launch of a new Discord server for TimCast.com members with varying membership tiers including VIP access
- →Guest Jennie Taer was introduced as a Daily Caller News Foundation reporter covering immigration and border issues
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and IntroductionsJennie Taer introduced as guest from Daily Caller News Foundation covering immigration and border; Phil Labonte joins as co-host; Tim announces he's sick with food poisoning but continuing the show
- 8:00Discord Launch AnnouncementTim announced the new Discord server for TimCast.com members with VIP tiers and consolidated chat features for the community
- 14:00Trump YouTube RestorationMain story breaks: Trump's YouTube channel restored after two years with a four-second video post
- 18:00Trump Facebook ReturnDiscussion of Trump's return to Facebook for the first time since January 6, 2021, with speculation about his strategy
- 22:00Trump Social Media Strategy DebateHosts debate whether Trump needs to change tactics from underdog mentality to front-runner approach; suggestions for positive short-form content
- 32:00Truth Social Business AnalysisDiscussion of Truth Social's declining valuation and whether its potential failure might free Trump to return to Twitter for better engagement
Notable Quotes
“Trump's YouTube has been restored. Posts first video in two years. This channel will continue to be subject to our policies just like any other channel.”
— Tim Pool · breaking news about Trump's social media return
“I think the mistake he's been making lately is that he's still in 2015 underdog mindset and he's now the favorite so he doesn't need to use different tactics. He should just start doing short YouTube videos like I love you, you're gonna do great in life. Simple, basic. Give them short bursts of positive energy.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of Trump's social media strategy
“Trump isn't Trump without the audience. Trump can say stuff on Truth Social but it's not like when he's preaching to his own crowd. It's not as funny as when he's on Twitter with reply guys going at it.”
— Ian Crossland · comparing Truth Social to Twitter engagement
“I'm a reporter who covers immigration and the border.”
— Jennie Taer · guest introduction establishing her beat
“I'm not going to be happy until he's fully restored to Twitter. I think you need an account to even read stuff on Truth Social. It's crazy. When he posts on there, nobody cares.”
— Tim Pool · critique of Truth Social's limited reach compared to Twitter