Timcast IRL · May 23, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #784 Epstein Conspiracy CONFIRMED, Report Confirms Bill Gates WAS Blackmailed w/Dan Bongino
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #784 aired on May 23, 2023, featuring host Tim Pool alongside co-host Ian Crossland and special guest Dan Bongino. The episode centered on a major developing story from the Wall Street Journal confirming that deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had been blackmailing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Tim opened the show discussing the Epstein conspiracy being confirmed, noting that the WSJ report revealed Epstein used communication to blackmail Gates in an attempt to extract money from him. The hosts debated whether Epstein was the mastermind behind the blackmail operation or merely a messenger for other powerful interests. Before the main discussion, Tim promoted Castbrew.com, his coffee company offering Appalachian Nights and Roberto Jr. light roast coffees. The pre-show with Dan Bongino was mentioned as being uploaded separately due to explicit language. The conversation also included lighter moments with Phil LaBonte of heavy metal band All That Remains discussing concerts, with Phil sharing his Morgan Wallen concert experience and his appreciation for bands like Tool, A Perfect Circle, and System of a Down. Tim also touched briefly on Trump's 2025 agenda before the transcript cut off. Dan Bongino introduced himself as a former cop and Secret Service agent who later ran for office and built a radio show and podcast career.
TL;DR
- →Wall Street Journal report confirms Jeffrey Epstein was blackmailing Bill Gates, validating long-held conspiracy theories about Epstein's methods
- →Tim Pool argues this single confirmed instance of blackmail suggests Epstein likely used similar tactics against other powerful individuals
- →Dan Bongino appeared as special guest and participated in a pre-show interview before the main broadcast
- →Phil LaBonte, lead singer of All That Remains, joined as a guest discussing music, concerts, and being an anti-communist
- →Tim promoted Castbrew.com coffee company featuring Appalachian Nights and Roberto Jr. roast blends
- →The show addressed the broader Epstein conspiracy question of whether he was mastermind or messenger for larger networks
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and SponsorshipTim opens with Castbrew.com ad read promoting coffee products and the coffee club subscription
- 1:50Epstein Conspiracy SegmentTim introduces the Wall Street Journal story confirming Bill Gates was being blackmailed by Epstein
- 3:18Dan Bongino IntroductionSpecial guest Dan Bongino gives brief bio and joins the discussion
- 4:25Phil LaBonte SegmentAll That Remains lead singer Phil LaBonte joins discussing music, Tool concerts, and Morgan Wallen
- 6:31Pre-Show MentionTim mentions Dan Bongino pre-show was available uncensored and references the hat saying Epstein didn't kill himself
Notable Quotes
“We had the news and I decide I'm going to do a segment about the Epstein conspiracy being confirmed. Yeah, because the Wall Street Journal reported that Bill Gates was being blackmailed by Epstein to try and get money out of him.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on main topic
“I think it's fair to say, in all likelihood, this is how he was doing everything he was doing. The question then becomes, is he the mastermind or is he the messenger?”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on Epstein methodology
“Yeah, so I was a cop and then I was a secret service agent for a little while. I tried to get a medical school, didn't work, ran for office, almost won, but didn't win horseshoes and hand grenades, did a hit on Fox, wound up with a radio show and a podcast.”
— Dan Bongino · guest introduction
“I am Phil Labonte the lead singer from the heavy metal band All That Remains anti-communist and counter-revolutionary and I'm here with my friend again Crossland.”
— Phil LaBonte · guest introduction
“We really do appreciate it. I got to be honest, I brewed up some Appalachian Nights this morning. It was so good, I just slammed the coffee. Normally I drink it very slowly, but it's just, man, is it good stuff.”
— Tim Pool · sponsorship endorsement