Timcast IRL · May 16, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #779 Daniel Penny Fundraiser BREAKS $2M, Left FURIOUS As Protests BACKFIRE w/Joel Valdez
Episode Recap
Tim Pool and the Timcast IRL panel discussed the Daniel Penny fundraiser that has exceeded $2 million for the man charged with manslaughter after attempting to stop a violent individual on a New York City subway. Tim announced he personally contributed $20,000 to the defense after reconsidering his initial position. The panel analyzed how the left's protests against the fundraiser have backfired, noting Bud Light and Miller Lite are now facing boycotts over their marketing decisions. Joel Valdez, Communications Director for Congressman Matt Gaetz, joined the discussion to provide political context. The show also covered the Hunter Biden laptop story and media bias, with Phil Labonte from All That Remains and Hannah Claire Brimlow contributing to the conversation.
TL;DR
- →Daniel Penny fundraiser exceeds $2.3 million with Tim Pool contributing $20,000 of personal funds to the defense
- →Tim Pool explains his change of heart on supporting Penny, citing arguments about divorce situations keeping people in cities
- →Miller Lite faces boycott threat over controversial feminist ad campaign involving composting old magazine ads
- →Bud Light reportedly offering $20 rebates on $20 beer to move product amid ongoing boycott
- →Joel Valdez discusses his role as Communications Director for Congressman Matt Gaetz and America First politics
- →Panel analyzes how left-wing protests and boycott attempts are backfiring against major corporations
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim introduces the Daniel Penny fundraiser story and his $20,000 contribution
- 2:49Miller Lite BoycottDiscussion of Miller Lite's feminist ad controversy and potential boycott
- 5:37Daniel Penny Fundraiser DetailsHannah Claire Brimlow breaks down the fundraiser details and notable donors
- 6:55Tim's Change of HeartTim explains his reasoning for supporting Daniel Penny's defense after initial hesitation
- 25:00Guest Segment with Joel ValdezJoel Valdez joins to discuss Congressman Matt Gaetz and America First politics
Notable Quotes
“The fundraiser for Daniel Penny, the man who was arrested on manslaughter charges for trying to stop a violent individual on a subway train. It's cracked over $2 million, currently around $2.3 million, with several prominent individuals donating large sums to make sure that this man does not go to jail.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on Daniel Penny fundraiser
“I've come around and I'll elaborate further in the actual segment we get to, but I personally have contributed $20,000 of my personal funds to Daniel Penny's defense because I had a change of heart due to several arguments that I heard and just generally sleeping on it.”
— Tim Pool · explaining his $20,000 donation to the defense
“I'm the communications director for Congressman Matt Gates and I'm also the press secretary for the newly founded Washington DC Young Republicans. I'm serving the American people and I'm fighting to try to bring Donald Trump back into the White House.”
— Joel Valdez · introducing himself as guest
“Miller Lite is now facing a potential boycott, because they produced some feminist ad where they said they're going to take old, sexist beer commercial ads from magazines and whatever, grind it into compost, grow hops from it, and then use it to make beer.”
— Tim Pool · discussing Miller Lite controversy
“He has generated a lot of support from people, some notable figures including Vivek Ramaswamy who gave ten thousand dollars, Kid Rock who said that he does not like Alvin Bragg gave five thousand, and our very own Tim Pool gave twenty thousand dollars.”
— Hannah Claire Brimlow · listing notable donors to the Penny fundraiser