Timcast IRL · August 30, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trans Minneapolis Shooter BLAMED Massacre On Mom & Gender Transition w/ ALex Stein, Karys Rhea, & Jamie Reed
Featuring: ALex Stein, Karys Rhea, & Jamie Reed
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL featured Alex Stein filling in for Tim Pool, who was recovering from a hair transplant procedure. The episode opened with a BetMGM Casino advertisement and discussed an upcoming skate event at BooniesHQ. The panel included Libby Emmons from The Postmillennial and Human Events, Karys Rhea (former Epoch Times and Newsmax producer), Jamie Reed (pediatric transgender clinic whistleblower), and Phil LeBonte of All That Remains. The main discussion centered on the transgender shooter who attacked a Minneapolis Catholic church, with Jamie Reed providing expertise on pediatric gender transitions and the broader cultural debate surrounding gender-affirming care for minors. Alex Stein referenced his controversial comments made at a Texas Senate hearing regarding transgender individuals and military service.
TL;DR
- →Alex Stein filled in as host for Tim Pool on Timcast IRL, discussing the Minneapolis Catholic church shooting by a transgender individual
- →Jamie Reed, a whistleblower from a pediatric transgender center, shared her expertise on youth gender transitions and testified about concerns she witnessed
- →Libby Emmons from The Postmillennial provided commentary on the cultural and media aspects of the story
- →Phil LeBonte joined the panel to keep Alex Stein 'in line' and discussed his anti-communist views
- →The episode featured sponsors BetMGM Casino, Casprue Coffee, and BooniesHQ skate products
- →Tim Pool was noted to be recovering from a hair transplant procedure at a hospital
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningAlex Stein opens the show, noting Tim Pool is recovering from hair transplant surgery, introduces the panel and sponsors BetMGM and Casprue Coffee
- 0:30Sponsor MessagesBetMGM Casino ad read for Friends: The One with Multi-Drop game, followed by BooniesHQ skateboard event promotion
- 0:06:31Main Story IntroductionAlex Stein introduces the transgender shooter story from Minneapolis Catholic church, referencing his controversial Senate hearing comments
- 0:07:12Jamie Reed SegmentJamie Reed discusses pediatric gender transitions and her whistleblowing experience from a Missouri transgender clinic
- 0:04:43Guest IntroductionsPanel members introduced including Libby Emmons, Karys Rhea, Jamie Reed, and Phil LeBonte
- 0:06:03Panel DiscussionFull panel discussion on the shooting and broader gender transition policies with Phil LeBonte's commentary
Notable Quotes
“I talked to a woman who survived a murder attempt by her own son. But just the week before that, we just talked to the whole time about Star Trek.”
— Alex Stein · opening monologue describing show variety
“We got the cleanest, purest, strongest coffee made this side of the Mississippi River.”
— Alex Stein · Casprue Coffee sponsorship read
“I'm Jamie Reed. I'm a whistleblower from a pediatric transgender center. This has been a really heavy week.”
— Jamie Reed · guest introduction and expertise
“I made a joke about transgender being good for the military because they like to do mass shootings.”
— Alex Stein · discussing controversial Senate hearing comments
“I'm an anti-communist and a counter-revolutionary, and I'm here to keep Alex Stein in line.”
— Phil LeBonte · panel introduction and role
Mentioned
About the Guests
Libby Emmons is a writer and contributor to The Postmillennial and Human Events, covering culture and politics with a focus on free speech issues. She appeared on the show to provide media analysis and cultural commentary on the shooting story and broader gender debate.
Karys Rhea is a former television producer who worked at Epoch Times and Newsmax before transitioning to writing a book. She appeared to offer her perspective on the cultural and political aspects of the discussion.
Phil LeBonte is the lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains and describes himself as an anti-communist and counter-revolutionary. He appeared on the show to provide commentary and keep the host in line.