Timcast IRL · May 31, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #789 Target TANKS 15%, Bud & Target Stock CRASH $28 BILLION, BOYCOTT WORKS w/Seth Weathers
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 789, aired on May 31, 2023, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the successful Target and Bud Light boycotts that resulted in approximately $28 billion in combined market losses, with Target stock dropping 15%. The hosts addressed fake news reports about bomb threats allegedly sent to TimCast.com, clarifying they never received the threatening email that CBS and TMZ reported. A deep dive into the culture war examined how conservatives successfully impacted corporate behavior, with the left expressing shock at the boycott effectiveness. The show highlighted a Blue Jays baseball player who apologized and agreed to 'reeducation' for supporting the Target boycott, drawing comparisons to dystopian scenarios. Chick-fil-A's recent DEI VP hire was discussed as evidence of the trend spreading. Guest Seth Weathers, founder of a conservative-themed beer company, shared how his brand gained over 100 million views on its launch video and is rapidly expanding brewing operations across Georgia and Florida. Tim also promoted his Cast Brew Coffee company and announced plans for a franchise model opening coffee shops nationwide that would feature TimCast and related content. The episode briefly covered Tara Reid's defection to Russia and morning drone attacks on Moscow.
TL;DR
- →Target stock dropped 15% while Target and Bud Light combined lost approximately $28 billion in market value following successful conservative boycotts
- →Tim addressed fake bomb threat reports that CBS and TMZ attributed to TimCast.com, clarifying they never received the threatening email shown in screenshots
- →A Blue Jays baseball player apologized and agreed to 'reeducation' for supporting the Target boycott, sparking discussion about cultural enforcement
- →Guest Seth Weathers discussed launching his conservative beer brand, which achieved over 100 million views and is expanding across Georgia and Florida
- →Chick-fil-A hiring a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion VP was cited as evidence of corporate culture war escalation
- →Tim announced plans to franchise Cast Brew Coffee shops nationwide featuring conservative media content on multiple TVs
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Main Story SetupTim introduces the Target and Bud Light boycott success story and the $28 billion market loss
- 1:22Fake News AddressTim clarifies the bomb threat hoax and criticizes CBS and TMZ for reporting without verification
- 2:21Culture War AnalysisDiscussion of leftist shock at boycott effectiveness and Chick-fil-A DEI hire
- 3:45Guest IntroductionSeth Weathers joins to discuss his conservative beer company launch
- 5:20Beer Business DiscussionSeth details his company's rapid growth and plans for national expansion
Notable Quotes
“Target stock is down 15%. Combined, Target and Bud Light have lost around $28 billion in market share. And this really does matter because it seems like the tides are turning in the culture war.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on boycott success
“We did receive similar emails, but not the one they posted. So I think it's obviously some kind of spoof. I am mildly perturbed they did not reach out to us and say, hey, did you receive your emails on this?”
— Tim Pool · addressing fake bomb threat reports
“When you look at this baseball player apologizing and saying he will be reeducated, you need to understand just how deeply entrenched we are. Go read 1984 or any one of these books. We're at the point of reeducation.”
— Tim Pool · cultural breakdown analysis
“I think overall online, between all the different places it's been placed, we're probably at about 100 million views. Like, you don't start a beer company and have that kind of brand ID. It's wild.”
— Seth Weathers · discussing his beer company's viral success
“This came out of the Bud Light controversy, but I do want to let people know, this is not a Bud Light knockoff, because I don't think Bud Light is a real beer.”
— Tim Pool · Seth describing his beer product positioning