Timcast IRL · August 24, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #846 Tucker Asks Trump If He Fears ASSASSINATION, Trump SNUBS GOP Debate w/Sohrab Ahmari
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #846, recorded on August 24, 2023, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing several major news stories of the day. The episode opened with commentary on the ongoing Trump Georgia legal proceedings, where co-defendants were turning themselves in and mugshots were being released. Dan Bongino's advice that Trump should not post bond and instead challenge the proceedings citing Secret Service federal supremacy was highlighted. The panel also addressed the upcoming GOP primary debate, with Tim Pool dismissing its relevance to viewers' lives while acknowledging Trump would dominate coverage regardless. The show featured guest Sohrab Ahmari, author of the new book 'Tyranny Inc.,' who joined to discuss how threats to liberty increasingly come from the private sector rather than just government. The conversation explored big tech censorship, big pharma, and notably big agriculture, with Phil Labonte from All That Remains sharing observations about the quality differences in food between America and Mexico. Tim also discussed his plans to open a skate shop in Martinsburg, West Virginia, which faced delays due to disability access requirements. The episode included updates on The Defiant band's new song 'Dead Language' featuring Pete Parada, and concluded with announcements about upcoming member-only content.
TL;DR
- →Trump Georgia co-defendants turning themselves in with mugshots being released, Dan Bongino suggested Trump challenge bond requirement using Secret Service federal supremacy argument
- →Sohrab Ahmari appeared as guest discussing his new book 'Tyranny Inc.' about private sector threats to liberty including big tech censorship and corporate overreach
- →Panel discussed upcoming GOP debate featuring Nikki Haley vs Mike Pence, with Tim Pool predicting it would be irrelevant to viewers' lives while Trump dominates coverage regardless
- →Phil Labonte from All That Remains joined to discuss big agriculture concerns, noting Americans gain weight eating the same foods that cause weight loss in Mexico
- →Tim announced plans for a Martinsburg, West Virginia skate shop, currently delayed due to required disability elevator installation for building access
- →The Defiant band's new song 'Dead Language' featuring Pete Parada was promoted, with discussion of Pete's departure from The Offspring over vaccination stance
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Legal UpdatesTim opened with updates on Trump Georgia case, co-defendants turning themselves in, and Dan Bongino's strategic advice about challenging bond requirements
- 30:00GOP Debate AnalysisDiscussion of upcoming primary debate featuring Nikki Haley and Mike Pence, with analysis of Trump's strategic position
- 60:00Sohrab Ahmari InterviewGuest Sohrab Ahmari joined to discuss 'Tyranny Inc.' and how private sector threats to liberty are increasing
- 90:00Big Agriculture DiscussionPhil Labonte joined the panel to discuss food quality issues and corporate agriculture concerns
- 120:00Skate Shop AnnouncementTim discussed plans for Martinsburg skate shop and upcoming member-only uncensored show at 10pm
Notable Quotes
“Trump's co-defendants in Georgia have turned themselves in but not him for the most part. And I believe Mark Meadows. I don't know if all of them have, but the mugshots are coming out and it's time to talk about the seriousness of this.”
— Tim Pool · opening
“If you want to see Nikki Haley argue with Mike Pence about stuff, by all means do it. I just don't think it's going to be relevant to your or anyone else's life.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion
“I'm the author of a new book called Tyranny Inc. about how a lot of the threats to liberty today come from the private sector.”
— Sohrab Ahmari · interview
“Something is wrong with the food in this country. Everybody I ask who's traveled abroad says the same thing. You eat the exact same food in Mexico, you lose weight like crazy. You eat the same food in America, you gain weight like crazy.”
— Phil Labonte · debate
“I got the Luke's crystal with me and you're closer to my chest this time touching my skin so let the energy flow.”
— Ian Crossland · panel