Timcast IRL · April 13, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #756 Budweiser Loses $5 BILLION Over Trans Scandal, LEAKED PHOTOS Of VP Drop w/Jesse Kelly
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 756, recorded on April 13, 2023, centered on the ongoing Bud Light boycott that had cost Anheuser-Busch approximately $5 billion in market capitalization following their partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Tim Pool opened the show with analysis of the Bud Light controversy, noting that despite record profits and Bud Light being the highest-selling beer, the company's VP of marketing had claimed the brand was dying and needed revitalization. Photos had leaked showing the VP at a frat party, contradicting her inclusive messaging. Tim argued that if Anheuser-Busch was forced to issue an apology, it would mark a major culture war shift, proving conservatives were correct that consumers wield more power than far-left activists. The discussion included mention of Joe Rogan's recent comments downplaying the controversy and Howard Stern's criticism of the backlash. Jesse Kelly joined as guest, discussing his perspective on the Bud Light battle and promoting his upcoming book 'The Anti-Communist Manifesto.' Additional topics included a whistleblower claiming Joe Biden committed crimes related to Burisma and Ukraine dealings, as well as NPR and PBS announcing their departure from Twitter after Elon Musk correctly labeled them as state-affiliated. Luke Grodkowski also appeared, discussing merchandise and an Austin meetup.
TL;DR
- →Anheuser-Busch lost over $5 billion in market cap since late March as Bud Light boycott continues following Dylan Mulvaney partnership controversy
- →Photos leaked of Bud Light VP showing contradictions between her inclusive messaging and personal behavior at frat party
- →Tim argued Bud Light's record sales prove corporate claims of a dying brand were lies masking ideological push
- →Joe Rogan and Howard Stern weighed in on controversy with Rogan reportedly dismissing the backlash as over
- →Whistleblower came forward claiming ability to testify under oath about Joe Biden's alleged crimes involving Burisma in Ukraine
- →NPR and PBS announced departure from Twitter after being labeled 'state affiliated' by Elon Musk
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningIntro and Bud Light market cap loss discussion, Tim explains Anheuser-Busch stock decline and VP contradiction
- 30:00Bud Light AnalysisDeep dive into the boycott, leaked VP photos, and culture war implications
- 60:00Guest SegmentJesse Kelly joins to discuss Bud Light battle and political landscape
- 90:00Biden AllegationsDiscussion of whistleblower claims regarding Joe Biden and Burisma dealings
- 120:00ClosingTwitter media labeling controversy and sponsor mentions
Notable Quotes
“If Anheuser-Busch is forced to issue an apology, it will be a major shift in the culture war because that will be the point when a major multinational brand is forced to say the conservatives, the libertarians, the freedom faction, they were all right about this.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on Bud Light controversy
“When Anheuser-Busch is seeing record profits, Bud Light's selling the most out of any beer brand in the world, and then they claim it's dying so we have to change it, you know they're lying.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion of Bud Light VP contradiction
“They crack a couple Bud Lights. They're like, yeah, I think the drama's over. And I think they're wrong about this.”
— Jesse Kelly · interview segment on Joe Rogan's take
“That means they are more scared of you saying I won't buy your product than of the far left extremists in their campaign.”
— Tim Pool · debate on corporate politics
“I'm working here. Okay, the memes can't post themselves, right?”
— Luke Grodkowski · co-host panel