Timcast IRL · June 17, 2020 · 2h 0m
TimcastIRL #77 - Dude SHOOTS Far Leftist In Self Defense, Media Blames HIM??!
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 77 aired on June 17, 2020, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing several major news stories. The episode opened with a discussion about a shooting in New Mexico where a man shot a far-left activist in what appeared to be clear self-defense, yet media outlets immediately attempted to label the shooter as a militia member and falsely claimed he opened fire on a crowd without watching the video evidence. The hosts criticized journalists for spreading misinformation to fit their narrative. The episode also covered NBC's collaboration with UK activists to pressure Google into banning conservative publications like The Federalist and Zero Hedge, with Google initially complying before backtracking after massive backlash went viral. Tim Pool and his co-hosts expressed frustration with the incident, drawing parallels to historical business tactics. The show also addressed Oklahoma State University football coach Mike Gundy's controversial decision to remove his One America News Network shirt and apologize after facing criticism, with the hosts lambasting him for lacking a spine. Throughout the episode, the discussion touched on Section 230 reform and antitrust legislation, questioning why Republicans weren't addressing big tech censorship despite Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and AOC advocating for breaking up tech giants.
TL;DR
- →A New Mexico shooting self-defense case where media falsely labeled the shooter as a militia member and claimed he opened fire on a crowd without evidence
- →NBC working with UK activists to pressure Google into banning conservative publications including The Federalist and Zero Hedge
- →Google initially stripped The Federalist of ad revenue before backtracking after viral backlash generated thousands of retweets
- →OSU football coach Mike Gundy apologized and removed his OAN shirt after criticism, with hosts mocking his lack of spine
- →Discussion of Section 230 reform and antitrust legislation, questioning Republican inaction on big tech censorship
- →Co-hosts criticized journalists for spreading misinformation and behaving like NPCs without factual verification
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and IntroductionTim and co-hosts welcome viewers and announce the shooting story as the first major topic
- 0:42New Mexico Shooting Self-Defense StoryDetailed discussion of the shooting incident and media's immediate misinformation campaign labeling the shooter as a militia member
- 2:05NBC/Google Censorship StoryDeep dive into NBC's coordination with activists to get conservative websites banned and Google's initial compliance
- 3:13Mike Gundy OAN Shirt ControversyCritique of the OSU coach's decision to remove his conservative-leaning shirt and apologize after backlash
- 5:42Section 230 and Antitrust DiscussionAnalysis of political inaction on big tech regulation despite Democrat calls for breaking up tech giants
- 7:00Wrap-up and Final ThoughtsClosing remarks on media bias and tech censorship concerns
Notable Quotes
“We got some crazy stories tonight. Some dude got shot.”
— Tim Pool · opening the episode with the main story announcement
“They've genuinely gone insane. Our narrative is the best narrative. All things need to show our narrative. I think it's just NPCs, you know? Like, they say whatever they have to say to function.”
— Tim Pool · criticizing journalists who spread misinformation without verification
“This is one step beyond getting someone banned on social media. This is like a mainstream, high-profile, conservative website.”
— Ian Crossland · reacting to the NBC/Google censorship story
“How does it feel to live on your knees? He got stuck to the shirt when he took it off. Right, seriously. He was pulling his shirt off. It snagged his spine. It just came right out.”
— Tim Pool · mocking Mike Gundy's apology for wearing OAN shirt
“You know, for years people like me have been warning conservatives that if the Republican politicians don't get off their asses and actually try and fix either Section 230 or some kind of antitrust legislation, they will be crushed.”
— Ian Crossland · warning about consequences of inaction on big tech regulation