Timcast IRL · April 25, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #764 Tucker Carlson WAS FIRED From FOX News, Bud REMOVES Another Exec w/Savanah Hernandez
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 764 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing Tucker Carlson's firing from Fox News and Anheuser-Busch's continued struggles following the Bud Light boycott. The conversation opened with lighthearted Irish-themed banter and jokes about Joe Biden's Ireland visit, including Jill Biden's controversial Texas comments. Tim and Ian analyzed the impact of Tucker's departure on Fox News, predicting significant ratings drops across the network and suggesting an opportunity for alternative media platforms to capture the displaced conservative audience. They discussed how many viewers only watched Tucker Carlson's show on Fox and would now seek alternatives. The co-hosts evaluated the Bud Light boycott's effectiveness, emphasizing that consumer backlash sends clear signals to parent companies. They noted Anheuser-Busch's attempts to market other brands like Modelo to recover from the controversy. The conversation included playful exchanges about cartoon parodies of Tucker, references to Alex Jones predicting the Fox News departure months earlier, and Luke's continued chat presence despite not being on the show.
TL;DR
- →Tucker Carlson's firing from Fox News analyzed for impact on conservative media landscape, with predictions of substantial ratings drops across Fox properties
- →Bud Light boycott discussed as effective consumer message, with co-hosts noting Anheuseruser-Busch shifting marketing to Modelo and other brands
- →Fox News predicted to lose key demographic viewership, creating opportunity for alternative platforms like Timcast to capture conservative audience
- →Anheuseruser-Busch removing another executive following Bud Light controversy, continuing fallout from marketing partnership backlash
- →Joe Biden and Jill Biden's controversial comments and travels discussed, including Biden's Ireland visit and wife's Texas remarks
- →Alex Jones credited with correctly predicting Tucker Carlson's Fox News departure months earlier when network restricted J6 footage
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening Irish JokesLighthearted St. Patrick's Day banter and Biden Ireland jokes
- 30:00Fox News AnalysisTim and Ian analyze Tucker Carlson's firing and Fox News ratings impact
- 60:00Bud Light BoycottDetailed discussion of Anheuseruser-Busch executive removal and boycott effectiveness
- 90:00Media LandscapeConservative media alternatives and audience migration predictions
- 120:00Closing HumorTucker impressions, Luke chat jokes, and Alex Jones reference
Notable Quotes
“I think fox news is going to hurt from this and I think it's going to negatively impact a lot of their key demo viewership substantially what's happening is so it's creating an opportunity for shows like ours to capture that audience because we have similar conversations that tucker has”
— Tim Pool · fox news analysis
“Boycott sends the message that the consumers did not like that particular behavior and so the parent brand knows not to try that with their other brands”
— Ian Crossland · bud light boycott effectiveness
“I certainly think it does absolutely okay like i said people turn on fox news or tucker and let it roll”
— Tim Pool · fox news ratings impact
“Luke doesn't even have the decency to super chat. No. He regular chats and then expects me to read them. Well, he's a baby girl.”
— Tim Pool · co-host banter
“When Luke says potato people, is he talking about... Irish people?”
— Ian Crossland · chat discussion