Timcast IRL · April 21, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #762 Alec Baldwin CHARGES DROPPED, Buzzfeed News SHUT DOWN w/Ryan Long & Danny Polishchuk
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 762, recorded on April 21, 2023, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing several major news stories of the day. The episode opened with the significant news that Alec Baldwin's charges had been dropped in connection with the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of 'Rust.' Tim expressed frustration that Baldwin would face no accountability for the incident. The conversation then shifted to the shocking announcement that BuzzFeed News was being shut down entirely, a move that had journalists in an uproar. Tim noted that many prominent journalists were upset over Elon Musk removing blue checkmarks from Twitter accounts and that several had announced they were quitting the platform in solidarity with PBS. The co-hosts joked about the departures, saying 'there's the door.' The episode also touched on drama between comedian Dave Landau and Stephen Crowder, as well as the upcoming launch of Tim's own Cast Brew Coffee company, which is currently under construction in West Virginia. Comedians Ryan Long and Danny Polishchuk from The Boyscast joined as guests for the evening's entertainment and comedy discussion.
TL;DR
- →Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charges were dropped, with Tim Pool expressing frustration that Baldwin would face no accountability for the cinematographer's death on the Rust set.
- →BuzzFeed News announced it was shutting down entirely, prompting celebration from some and outrage from journalists who blamed the decision on various factors.
- →Prominent journalists announced plans to quit Twitter following Elon Musk's removal of legacy blue checkmarks, with Tim and guests mocking their departures.
- →Comedian Dave Landau made accusations against Stephen Crowder that were beginning to attract media attention, involving contract disputes and the recent departures from The Blaze.
- →Tim announced his new Cast Brew Coffee company and revealed plans for a coffee shop with social clubs in West Virginia, explaining why he decided to create his own brand to avoid potential cancellation.
- →Comedians Ryan Long and Danny Polishchuk from The Boyscast joined the show, discussing their comedy podcast and making jokes about BuzzFeed's listicle culture.
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and BetMGM Ad ReadEpisode opens with BetMGM Casino advertisement followed by Tim introducing the major stories of the evening including the Alec Baldwin charges being dropped and BuzzFeed News shutting down.
- 1:45Alec Baldwin CoverageTim discusses the dropped charges against Alec Baldwin, expressing frustration that he won't face accountability for the shooting death on the Rust set.
- 2:30BuzzFeed News ShutdownMain discussion of BuzzFeed News closure, Tim's previous tweets celebrating the shutdown, and journalists' angry reactions.
- 3:37Guest Introduction: Ryan Long and Danny PolishchukTim introduces the comedians from The Boyscast podcast, who discuss their content and joke about BuzzFeed listicles.
- 5:24Journalists Quitting TwitterDiscussion of journalists leaving Twitter following the removal of blue checkmarks, with Tim and guests mocking their departures.
- 7:00Cast Brew Coffee and Stephen Crowder DramaTim promotes his new Cast Brew Coffee brand and mentions the Dave Landau vs Stephen Crowder controversy involving contract disputes.
Notable Quotes
“So they dropped the charges against Alec Baldwin, and I guess we should have seen that coming. He's not going to face any accountability for what he did, so we'll talk about that.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion of the main story
“BuzzFeed News no longer exists. So, you know, everybody's celebrating that. And I tweeted about it and all of these journalists are really mad that I tweeted about it.”
— Tim Pool · BuzzFeed News shutdown discussion
“And a bunch of these prominent journalists are like, we stand in solidarity with PBS. So we're quitting Twitter. And it's like, well, there's the door. Don't let it hit you on the ass on your way out.”
— Tim Pool · mocking journalists leaving Twitter
“10 reasons that I'm gay. So this is a lot of reasons. Ryan's coming in hot.”
— Ryan Long · comedy bit about BuzzFeed listicles
“Less listicles, though. 10 reasons I'm bi. 10 reasons I'm an ally.”
— Danny Polishchuk · comedy bit about BuzzFeed listicles