Timcast IRL · June 7, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #794 TUCKER IS BACK, Launches New Show, Media PANICS As They COLLAPSE w/Just Pearly Things
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #794 aired on June 7, 2023, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing Tucker Carlson's return to Twitter with a new show and the subsequent media reaction. The conversation centered on the recent dam explosion in Ukraine, with Tucker questioning Western narratives about who was responsible for the destruction. Tim and his panel discussed how corporate media outlets were criticizing Tucker as a conspiracy theorist while simultaneously struggling with declining relevance as alternative media platforms continue to grow. The episode also covered the controversial Elliot Page story where the actor claimed a gay bashing incident in West Hollywood on the same day their book was released, leading to comparisons with the Jussie Smollett case. Economic collapse was a major theme, with the San Francisco Hilton surrendering its property to creditors due to the city's deteriorating conditions, and reports of people attempting to steal fire trucks in Seattle. Tim promoted his Castbrew Coffee company and encouraged viewers to support independent businesses over woke corporations. The panel, including guest Pearl from 'Just Pearly Things,' debated media bias, the Whatever podcast phenomenon, and how independent media creators are reshaping the information landscape.
TL;DR
- →Tucker Carlson returned to Twitter with a new show and questioned Western media's narrative about the Ukraine dam explosion, sparking criticism from corporate press who called him a conspiracy theorist
- →Elliot Page claimed a gay bashing incident in West Hollywood on the same day their book released, drawing skepticism and comparisons to the Jussie Smollett case
- →The San Francisco Hilton surrendered its property to creditors, exemplifying the economic collapse in the city
- →Seattle is experiencing such severe crime that residents attempted to steal fire trucks, indicating urban disorder
- →Tim promoted Castbrew Coffee as an alternative to woke corporations and encouraged viewers to join Timcast membership for exclusive content
- →The panel discussed media fragmentation, with Tim arguing that traditional cable networks are becoming irrelevant as content migrates to podcasts and social media platforms
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Tucker StoryTim introduced the main topic of Tucker Carlson's return to Twitter and his new show discussing the Ukraine dam explosion
- 30:00Media ReactionDiscussion of how corporate media reacted to Tucker, calling him a conspiracy theorist and questioning their own relevance
- 60:00Elliot Page StoryAnalysis of the controversial claim of a gay bashing incident and skepticism about its timing with the book release
- 90:00Urban Collapse StoriesCoverage of San Francisco Hilton surrendering property and Seattle fire truck thefts as examples of urban decay
- 120:00Guest Discussion with PearlJust Pearly Things joined to discuss media trends and the debate around the Whatever podcast controversy
Notable Quotes
“Tonight, Tucker Carlson returned to Twitter with a new show. And in his show, he talked about what's going on in Ukraine with this dam that exploded. And who did it? Was it Ukraine? Was it Russia?”
— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing the main story
“They're just freaking out because the fact that he was able to take his show to Twitter and get a substantial amount of audience of market share shows they are completely irrelevant and this is only making it worse for them.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on media reaction to Tucker
“When there's a show where men get roasted, there's no article saying, oh, we feel bad for the dumb men. Yeah, right there. Where's the one feels bad for dumb men?”
— Just Pearly Things · guest segment discussing media double standards
“SF has collapsed so much. The Hilton in San Francisco is surrendering its property to its creditors. It's just basically saying, you can have it. We're done. We're out.”
— Tim Pool · discussion of urban economic collapse
“You can choose to give your money to companies that hate you, or you can give your money to companies that support you, agree with your values, and want to do more.”
— Tim Pool · Castbrew Coffee promotion and pitch for independent businesses