Timcast IRL · July 26, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #825 LeBron's 18 Yr Old Son Bronny James Suffers Cardiac Arrest w/Roseanne & Michael Malice
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #825 featured a wide-ranging discussion covering the January 6th Capitol events, comparisons to the George Floyd protests, and various conspiracy theories about Trump's alleged post-presidential actions. Co-host Michael Malice engaged in debates with Roseanne Barr, who claimed Trump signed a 'continuation of government' document and that military tribunals would occur by year's end. The conversation included discussions about media narrative construction, Black Lives Matter approval ratings, and a brief tangent into Flat Earth conspiracy theories. Tim Pool served as moderator, fact-checking claims and steering discussions between the guests. The segment also touched on Capitol security fencing and media coverage of various political events.
TL;DR
- →Co-hosts discuss January 6th Capitol events and compare media coverage to 2020 protests
- →Roseanne Barr claims Trump signed continuation of government documents and predicts military tribunals
- →Michael Malice argues media narrative construction influences public perception of events
- →Discussion of Black Lives Matter approval rating changes following riots
- →Brief Flat Earth debate erupts between hosts before returning to main topics
- →Tim Pool fact-checks claims about Cheyenne Mountain and declassified documents
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningIntroduction and episode setup
- 01:09:14Capitol Security DebateDiscussion about fencing facing inward at the Capitol on January 6th
- 01:10:14Media Narrative AnalysisRoseanne Barr and Tim discuss how media coverage shapes public perception of protests and riots
- 01:11:23BLM Approval RatingsAnalysis of Black Lives Matter polling changes following riots and protests
- 01:12:08Continuation of Government ClaimsRoseanne Barr presents conspiracy theory about Trump signing government continuation documents
- 01:13:23Military Tribunal BetTim challenges Roseanne to a $1,000 bet on military tribunals occurring by end of year
- 01:14:14Flat Earth DiscussionBrief tangent into Flat Earth conspiracy theories and Antarctica travel
- 01:14:54Cheyenne Mountain ClaimsRoseanne claims Trump locked down Cheyenne Mountain facility
- 01:15:01Fact-Check SegmentTim and Roseanne debate timeline of Trump leaving office and Cheyenne Mountain activation
Notable Quotes
“The thing about 529, I would agree with you more if the media weren't, especially at that time, so invested in scripting a narrative that was only tangentially related to reality.”
— Michael Malice · media narrative analysis
“Some people say that Trump signed a thing on December 18th called continuation of government, and that we are under limited martial law right now already.”
— Roseanne Barr · conspiracy theory claims
“Nobody should be violent. January 6th should never have happened. 5-29 should not have happened.”
— Tim Pool · establishing moral framework
“On January 6th, people stormed into the Capitol. The media then showed all these images and said, insurrection, violence, breaking out, and that terrifies people who don't pay attention.”
— Tim Pool · media coverage criticism
“I read The Art of War, and I know that Trump's a badass, and he's not going to let any of them get away with anything.”
— Roseanne Barr · defending Trump claims
“I don't believe the Earth is flat. It's a weak spheroid, actually.”
— Michael Malice · Flat Earth discussion
“Cheyenne Mountain is locked up, you say? Because it's all in the declassified documents.”
— Tim Pool · fact-checking Roseanne
“Be nice to Roseanne Barr, Tim Pool.”
— Roseanne Barr · playful banter