Timcast IRL · April 19, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #760 MATT WALSH HACKED?! Bud Light BACKLASH Goes NUCLEAR As Left Loses It w/Joel Pollak
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 760 aired on April 19, 2023, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing breaking news including Matt Walsh's apparent Twitter hack and the growing Bud Light boycott. The show opened with Tim reporting on a poll showing most Americans support the Anheuser-Busch boycott following their controversial marketing partnership. Also discussed was the Ralph Yarl shooting story, where Tim noted the Washington Post had to issue corrections after initially reporting the teenager was dead when he was actually recovering. Tim explained he chose to lead with the Matt Walsh hack story as breaking news, noting it connects to broader discussions about backlash against those opposing gender ideology. Joel Pollak, Senior Editor-at-Large for Breitbart News, joined the panel and shared his experiences visiting Harper's Ferry, drawing connections between historical American radicalism and contemporary movements like Occupy Wall Street. Phil Labonte and Ian Crossland served as co-hosts throughout the discussion.
TL;DR
- →Matt Walsh's Twitter account was apparently hacked, with breaking news reported during the show
- →Most Americans support the Bud Light boycott following Anheuser-Busch's controversial marketing partnership
- →Washington Post issued corrections on the Ralph Yarl story after incorrectly reporting the teenager was dead
- →Media coverage of the Ralph Yarl shooting was criticized for misrepresenting facts
- →Joel Pollak discussed visiting Harper's Ferry and drew parallels between historical American radicalism and modern protests
- →Panel discussed the broader cultural backlash against those opposing gender ideology
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Breaking NewsTim announces Matt Walsh Twitter hack and introduces main topics
- 31:00Bud Light Boycott PollDiscussion of poll showing majority support for Anheuser-Busch boycott
- 72:00Ralph Yarl Story AnalysisTim breaks down media coverage and corrections on the shooting story
- 255:00Harper's Ferry DiscussionJoel Pollak shares his experiences visiting historical site
- 270:00Occupy Wall Street ConnectionPanel discusses historical radicalism and modern protests
Notable Quotes
“There's a poll that came out showing most Americans support the boycott against Anheuser-Busch. That is to say, they're not just upset over what Bud Light did. They're actually supporting taking political action against this company.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on Bud Light boycott
“The Washington Post had to issue a correction because they claimed the teenager was dead, and he's not. He's actually recovering.”
— Tim Pool · discussing Ralph Yarl media coverage
“When Occupy hit, it was a phenomenon. It attracted a lot of media attention, a lot of debate. But that root of radical protest and in John Brown's case actual military action but that root of radicalism is actually pretty deep in american history.”
— Joel Pollak · connecting historical and modern radicalism
“Happy to be back, everybody. What a week last week, but let's stick to tonight.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host introduction
“The backlash against those who are standing up against gender ideology is pronounced.”
— Tim Pool · explaining Matt Walsh hack story relevance