Timcast IRL · December 20, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trump's Secret Plan To Make Charlie Kirk VP, America Fest IN CIVIL WAR w/ Rollo Tomassi
Featuring: Rollo Tomassi
Episode Recap
In this explosive year-end episode of Timcast IRL, Tim Pool and his co-hosts cover breaking news about what they claim was Donald Trump's secret succession plan to elevate Charlie Kirk to the vice presidential slot in 2028 alongside J.D. Vance, with Kirk reportedly being groomed for a 2036 presidential run. The hosts dive into the chaos unfolding at America Fest, describing what they characterize as civil war within the conservative movement, including public feuds between Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and Megan Kelly. Tim reports on gatekeeping beginning within the Republican Party, political retirements, and security concerns that have caused some contacts to distance themselves. The show features guest Rollo Tomassi, author of The Rational Male, discussing relationship dynamics and cultural issues. Co-host Phil LaBonte promotes his new documentary on nanotechnology called Graphene. The episode includes sponsor reads for Crowd Health and MyPillow, plus an announcement about the Andrew Tate boxing match on Rumble Premium the following day.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool covers alleged secret Trump plan to make Charlie Kirk VP in 2028 with J.D. Vance, reportedly grooming Kirk for 2036 presidential run
- →Hosts report on America Fest 'civil war' - internal conservative fighting including Ben Shapiro vs Tucker Carlson/Megan Kelly feud
- →Fresh & Fit's Fresh reportedly got walked off by security at Amfest before being let back in
- →Tim Pool reveals security concerns including shooting at his studio causing some contacts to refuse involvement
- →Guest Rollo Tomassi joins to discuss relationship dynamics and cultural observations from his Rational Male perspective
- →Announcement of Andrew Tate fighting on Rumble Premium December 21st with Tim Pool promoting the event
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Breaking StoryTim Pool opens with breaking news about Trump's alleged secret plan for Charlie Kirk and discusses shooting at his studio
- 30:00Sponsor ReadCrowd Health ad read with Tim promoting their healthcare alternative and $99 enrollment
- 60:00Guest IntroductionRollo Tomassi joins the show and Tim promotes his book The Rational Male
- 90:00Rumble Fight AnnouncementTim announces Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMore boxing match on Rumble Premium with promo code Tim 10
- 120:00America Fest CoverageDeep dive into conservative infighting and gatekeeping at Amfest
Notable Quotes
“This is a breaking story. Donald Trump had a secret plan to put Charlie Kirk in the White House.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment breaking news
“Gatekeeping has begun. And the Republican Party and this machine is going to be reshaped into something else.”
— Tim Pool · analyzing conservative movement
“I'm the author of The Rational Male. I've been doing this for years.”
— Rollo Tomassi · guest introduction
“Hey, they shot at my studio, a lot of people are going to be like, dude, I don't want to be involved in whatever is going on right now.”
— Tim Pool · explaining why contacts are backing away
“I kind of do want to see Tate win, but did you see the way he lynched him in the stare down?”
— Ian Crossland · discussing Andrew Tate fight
Mentioned
Books
About the Guests
Ian Crossland is a co-host on Timcast IRL who regularly joins Tim Pool for news commentary and analysis on political and cultural topics.