Timcast IRL · May 24, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #785 DeSantis Informally Announces 2024 Presidential Run On Twitter Video w/Warren Davidson
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #785, recorded on May 24, 2023, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's informal presidential campaign announcement. Tim opened the show by addressing the breaking news that DeSantis would be conducting a special interview with Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces where he would officially announce his 2024 presidential run. Tim noted that while the official legal announcement would come the following day, Casey DeSantis had already released a campaign video with a text-to-donate number, effectively making the candidacy public knowledge. The conversation then shifted to Target's emergency meeting regarding their LGBTQ merchandise, with the retail chain reportedly moving related products to the back of stores amid concerns over a potential Bud Light-style backlash. Tim mentioned parents were upset about Target selling items like chest binders and tucking bathing suits for children. Congressman Warren Davidson joined the discussion as a guest, with Tim introducing him as a knowledgeable figure on cryptocurrency legislation. Seamus Coghlan, creator of the Freedom Tunes animated YouTube channel, was also present. The transcript cuts off early in the episode, with Tim mentioning additional topics including Ukraine, Russia, and Belgrade before they could be discussed in depth.
TL;DR
- →Ron DeSantis informally announced his 2024 presidential candidacy via a Casey DeSantis campaign video with text-to-donate number, with the official legal announcement scheduled for the following day via Twitter Spaces interview with Elon Musk
- →Target held an emergency meeting and began moving LGBTQ materials and products to the back of stores due to concerns over a potential Bud Light-style backlash from parents upset about items like chest binders for children
- →Rep. Warren Davidson joined as a guest to discuss cryptocurrency legislation, noting he has been trying to pass a crypto bill since 2017
- →Seamus Coghlan appeared to discuss his Freedom Tunes YouTube channel featuring animated cartoons
- →Tim discussed the Bud Light controversy as context for understanding Target's business decisions regarding controversial products
- →Tim mentioned additional topics of Ukraine, Russia, and Belgrade that would be covered later in the episode
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Show SponsorsBetMGM Casino ad read followed by show introduction and Cast Brew Coffee promotion
- 1:11DeSantis Presidential AnnouncementTim breaks down the breaking news of DeSantis's informal campaign launch via Twitter video
- 1:53Target LGBTQ Merchandise ControversyDiscussion of Target's emergency meeting and decision to move LGBTQ products amid backlash
- 4:05Guest Introduction - Rep. Warren DavidsonTim introduces Congressman Davidson as a major crypto expert in Congress
- 4:59Guest Introduction - Seamus CoghlanSeamus introduces his Freedom Tunes animated cartoon channel and Shamer podcast
- 6:04DeSantis Video ClipTim attempts to play the DeSantis campaign video for viewers
Notable Quotes
“Well, it's unofficially official. Personally, I think the DeSantis team should have waited until tomorrow because the news came out that they're going to be doing a special interview with Elon Musk on Twitter where Ron DeSantis will announce he is running for the presidency.”
— Tim Pool · breaking news opening
“Target held an emergency meeting and they're going to be moving all of their LGBTQ materials and sales products to the back of the store and in a bunch of locations because they're panicking over a potential, quote, Bud Light situation as parents are concerned because Target is selling, let's just like chest binder materials for children and tucking bathing suits for kids and things like that.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion
“The information leaks. Elon Musk confirms he's having a very special interview tomorrow with a big announcement. But then the DeSantis team put out a video which basically is them saying they're launching the campaign, saying text launch to this number.”
— Tim Pool · news analysis
“We've got Rise with Roberto Jr. That's the most popular. Appalachian Knights is number two, or you can join the Cast Brew Coffee Club.”
— Tim Pool · show promotion
“I'm invigorated by all this talk about crypto. Maybe we can talk about that tonight because I know we got a lot of nutty stuff going on.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host introduction