Timcast IRL · August 17, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #841 Apple NUKES Glenn Beck REMOVES ALL His Shows, Says It Was MISTAKE w/Kingsley Cortes
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 841, recorded on August 17, 2023, opened with host Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the breaking news that Apple had removed Glenn Beck's podcast from Apple Podcasts without warning. Tim expressed skepticism that this was merely an accidental mistake, speculating it could have been a rogue employee or a deliberate effort to suppress conservative voices as the 2024 election approaches. The panel discussed how smaller podcasts likely face similar removals regularly without public attention, with only high-profile personalities like Beck receiving restoration efforts. The conversation shifted to Donald Trump's legal troubles, including his lawyers being ordered to surrender and potential jail time, raising constitutional questions about charging a former president. Vivek Ramaswamy's rising poll numbers were analyzed, with Kingsley Cortez noting that Ramaswamy himself acknowledged it would be unfortunate if Trump were removed as it could benefit his candidacy. The panel also covered corporate backlash against wokeness, examining Target's first sales decline in six years and Bud Light's hundreds of millions in losses, with rumors of the Bush family attempting to buy back the brand. The success of Sound of Freedom surpassing Indiana Jones at the box office was cited as evidence that conservative audiences are organizing and voting with their wallets. Throughout the episode, Tim encouraged viewers to share content and resist tech censorship as the election season intensifies.
TL;DR
- →Apple Podcasts mysteriously removed Glenn Beck's show without warning, then claimed it was a mistake after public backlash
- →Trump's legal team ordered to surrender and face potential jail time raises constitutional questions about prosecuting a former president
- →Vivek Ramaswamy polling in second place nationally, with the candidate acknowledging Trump's removal could benefit him but emphasizing the importance of earning voter trust
- →Target reports first sales decline in six years while Bud Light continues hemorrhaging hundreds of millions following boycott over Dylan Mulvaney partnership
- →Sound of Freedom film surpasses Indiana Jones at the box office, demonstrating the growing purchasing power of conservative audiences
- →Tim and guests discuss intensifying tech censorship heading into 2024 election, urging viewers to share content and resist platform suppression
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and BetMGM Ad ReadEpisode begins with BetMGM casino advertisement followed by introduction of the main story about Glenn Beck's podcast removal
- 1:14Glenn Beck Apple Censorship StoryTim breaks down the news that Apple removed Glenn Beck's show and speculates it was either a rogue employee or deliberate suppression tactic
- 2:25Trump Legal Troubles DiscussionPanel discusses Trump's lawyers being ordered to surrender and constitutional questions about charging a former president
- 4:31Phil Labonte IntroductionAll That Remains lead singer Phil Labonte joins the conversation, sharing his background and perspective
- 5:30Historical Context of Tech BansTim reviews the timeline of conservative personalities banned by Big Tech since 2018, including Alex Jones, Laura Loomer, and Paul Joseph Watson
Notable Quotes
“They're going after Trump with pure force is because they're panicked that they're losing. And the only thing they have left is raw power, which can be terrifying. But I think we're winning.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion on election season dynamics
“If Trump were to be removed, he could be the front runner. He didn't say that as something good. He said it was a bad thing that he needs to actually earn the trust of people and win honorably.”
— Kingsley Cortez · discussing Vivek Ramaswamy's polling position
“I'm Phil Labonte, lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains, anti-communist, and counter-revolutionary.”
— Phil Labonte · guest introduction
“I really doubt it was a mistake. I'm willing to bet it was a rogue employee who is fervent and anti-Trump and far left who probably took down his podcast, or it was a top-down effort to put a little fear into those who would speak out against the machine.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of Glenn Beck removal
“If this was not Glenn Beck, if it was any other podcast, they would not be restored. It's only because it's a high profile personality in political commentary.”
— Tim Pool · critique of inconsistent platform enforcement