Timcast IRL · May 28, 2020 · 2h 0m

TimcastIRL #65 - Joe Biden Farted LIVE, This Is The Most Important News Of Today PERIOD

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Episode Recap

TimcastIRL Episode 65 aired on May 28, 2020, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the day's events. The episode covered a mix of space exploration topics and pop culture discussions. The hosts debated the upcoming Netflix live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop, expressing concern that it could be ruined similar to their feelings about a potential Wheel of Time adaptation. The conversation shifted to space colonization theories, including O'Neill cylinders and the concept of spreading humanity across the stars to avoid extinction. Various sci-fi franchises were discussed, including Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1, and the Kerbal Space Program video game. The hosts referenced Orson Scott Card's book Ender's Game during a discussion about Ben Shapiro's show. Political commentary touched on Space Force, protests in downtown LA, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic news coverage. The show maintained its characteristic blend of pop culture enthusiasm and political observation, with co-hosts sharing their perspectives on the week's events.

TL;DR

  • Cowboy Bebop live-action Netflix adaptation discussed, hosts worried about potential quality issues similar to Wheel of Time concerns
  • Space colonization theories explored including O'Neill cylinders, Lagrange points, and humanity spreading across stars to prevent extinction
  • Stargate SG-1 and Battlestar Galactica references made during conversation about humans colonizing multiple planets
  • Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card mentioned in context of Ben Shapiro's Sunday special show
  • Space Force creation defended as necessary, with discussion of Russian MiG-31 capabilities
  • COVID-19 pandemic news and protests referenced as ongoing current events affecting daily news coverage

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening
    Introduction to the episode and initial topic setup
  • 02:10:22
    Cowboy Bebop Discussion
    Hosts express strong opinions about the upcoming live-action adaptation and Keanu Reeves casting rumors
  • 02:11:32
    Space Colonization
    Deep dive into O'Neill cylinders, asteroid extinction theories, and humanity's future among the stars
  • 02:13:17
    Ender's Game Reference
    Orson Scott Card mentioned in connection with Ben Shapiro's show
  • 02:15:08
    Space Force Debate
    Hosts defend Space Force creation citing Russian military capabilities

Notable Quotes

Cowboy Bebop is a work of art. The jazz, the music. I love the music. And it's just... if they mess it up, there will be riots.

Tim Pool · Cowboy Bebop adaptation discussion

We are one asteroid, super volcano, massive solar flare, nuclear war, climate disaster, sky net, pandemic, etc. from extinction. Stellar expansion is our new manifest destiny.

Tim Pool · Space colonization argument

Humans were seated on many planets. I actually just started watching that two days ago. Stargate, the movie, was one of my favorite movies as a kid.

Ian Crossland · Stargate discussion

For everyone making fun of Trump for creating Space Force, the Russians developed the MiG-31 that can fly to near space altitudes. Space Force is not so crazy. We do need a Space Force.

Tim Pool · Space Force defense

The original ideas for the show was not to be talking about constant political stuff. Before we started the show, there was only one rule. We will not say Democrat or Republican.

Ian Crossland · Show format discussion

Mentioned

Books

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