Timcast IRL · April 18, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #759 Bud Light SLAMMED By Left For BACKING AWAY From Trans Ad Campaign w/Xaviaer Durosseau
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #759 aired on April 18, 2023, focusing primarily on the ongoing Bud Light boycott controversy. Tim Pool and his co-hosts discussed how Anheuser-Busch issued a non-apology statement after facing conservative backlash over their partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The hosts noted that while Anheuser-Busch's stock had been skyrocketing, it dropped five points in the past week while competing beer companies saw increases. Donald Trump Jr. had publicly called for conservatives to stop the boycott, claiming the company donates to conservatives, but Tim argued this prediction was coming true as the left now attacked Budweiser for backing away. Whoopi Goldberg on The View told Anheuser-Busch not to fear conservatives but to fear the left instead. Tim analyzed this as algorithmic decay affecting the left, making them act like tribalist zombies. The discussion also covered four nights of riots in Chicago called the teen takeover, and worsening street takeovers in Los Angeles where roving groups smashed businesses and stole merchandise. Xavier DeRusso, a former BLM supporter who now advocates for conservative values after attempting to debunk PragerU arguments, joined as a guest along with Phil Labonte of All That Remains and Brett Dasavick.
TL;DR
- →Anheuser-Busch issued a non-apology statement after conservative backlash over Dylan Mulvaney partnership, with stock dropping 5 points while competitors gained
- →Whoopi Goldberg on The View threatened Budweiser, saying they should fear the left not conservatives, prompting discussion about algorithmic manipulation
- →Donald Trump Jr. publicly called for conservatives to end the boycott, claiming the company donates to Republicans
- →Four nights of riots occurred in Chicago dubbed the teen takeover, with rioters attempting to break into the Art Institute
- →Street takeovers in Los Angeles escalated with groups smashing businesses and stealing merchandise
- →Guest Xavier DeRusso revealed he was originally cast for a reality show to debunk conservative arguments but ended up questioning his own liberal beliefs
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ad ReadBetMGM Casino ad read and show introduction
- 1:16Bud Light ControversyMain discussion on Anheuser-Busch's non-apology and stock decline
- 2:39Algorithmic Decay AnalysisTim's analysis of how algorithms are manipulating the left into tribalism
- 4:40Guest IntroductionXavier DeRusso explains his journey from BLM supporter to conservative advocate
- 5:38Co-Host IntroductionsPhil Labonte and Brett Dasavick join the panel
Notable Quotes
“The non-apology statement has resulted in a backlash where the left has now come out. Whoopi Goldberg on The View said to Anheuser-Busch, don't let them scare you, let us scare you.”
— Tim Pool · Bud Light backlash analysis
“The story here is more than just Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light. The story is the left is, in my view, victim of the algorithmic decay.”
— Tim Pool · media manipulation analysis
“I was cast for a big reality show. I wanted to study all the current arguments. I made a list of different things I wanted to debunk from PragerU, from Candace Owens, and I ended up dismantling my entire indoctrination narrative instead.”
— Xavier DeRusso · guest background story
“We're seeing the algorithm promoting and manipulating content, making people go crazy. The View defending that because they're tribalist zombies.”
— Tim Pool · cultural observation
“I am Phil Labonte, lead singer of All That Remains, anti-communist and counter-revolutionary.”
— Phil Labonte · co-host introduction