Timcast IRL · August 8, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #834 Trump ROASTS Megan Rapinoe For Missing EASY SHOT And LOSING w/Clint Russell
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 834 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the US Women's National Team's shocking elimination from the World Cup after losing to Sweden, with Megan Rapinoe missing an easy penalty kick. The conversation centered on Donald Trump's roasting of Rapinoe and his comments linking the loss to wokeness and Joe Biden's leadership. Co-host Clint Russell joined the panel, along with mentions of Phil LaBonte and Hannah Claire Brimlow. The hosts discussed how Rapinoe's unpopular personality and previous controversies, including refusing to sing the national anthem, contributed to the backlash against her. Tim also addressed his earlier criticism of Neo (The Entertainer), apologizing for roasting him after it was revealed his apology for comments about children's gender-affirming care came from a publicist without his approval. The episode also touched on China and Russia naval activity detected off the coast of Alaska, prompting US military response. The panel engaged in cultural commentary about the intersection of politics and sports, examining the broader implications of the loss for American culture.
TL;DR
- →US Women's National Team eliminated from World Cup after Megan Rapinoe misses crucial penalty kick against Sweden
- →Donald Trump roasted Rapinoe on Truth Social, blaming the loss on wokeness and Joe Biden's leadership
- →Tim apologized to Neo (The Entertainer) after learning his apology about children's gender-affirming care came from his publicist, not him
- →China and Russia naval vessels detected off Alaska coast, prompting US military response
- →Panel discussed Rapinoe's controversial personality including refusing to sing national anthem and viral videos of dismissive behavior
- →Tim promoted Cast Brew Coffee and announced upcoming members-only show at 10 PM
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and BetMGM AdIntro with BetMGM Casino advertisement followed by opening remarks
- 1:16World Cup Loss DiscussionMain topic begins with US Women's National Team elimination and Rapinoe criticism
- 5:40Trump Roasting RapinoeDiscussion of Trump's Truth Social posts criticizing Rapinoe and linking loss to wokeness
- 6:45Neo ControversyTim addresses his earlier criticism of Neo after learning the apology was from his publicist
- 8:00China/Russia Alaska StoryBrief mention of naval activity off Alaska and US military response
- 12:00Guest SegmentClint Russell joins panel for expanded cultural and political discussion
Notable Quotes
“The U.S. women's soccer team, they lost. And everybody's making fun of Megan Rapinoe for missing what is considered to be a very easy penalty kick costing the U.S. the match.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion of main story
“She's insufferable. She's got this viral video where she screams 'I deserve this' over and over again. She's got this video people are dragging her where someone this little kid wants a signature on a soccer ball and she just signs it and doesn't even look at him.”
— Tim Pool · criticism of Rapinoe
“No other country behaved in such a manner or even close. Woke equals failure.”
— Clint Russell · reading Trump's Truth Social post
“I apologize Neo because apparently that was your publicist. He came out and said 'I don't care what the publicist said, I stand by what I said.'”
— Tim Pool · apology for earlier criticism
“The US is dispatching warships because there is this big China and Russia were seen off the coast of Alaska. And so the US is a little worried about it.”
— Tim Pool · international news discussion