Timcast IRL · February 17, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #225 - Greta Thunberg BURNED In Effigy After Leaking Activist Toolkit Sparks Cry Of International Conspiracy w/ James Okeefe
Featuring: James Okeefe
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 225, recorded on February 17, 2021, featured host Tim Pool discussing several major stories of the day. The episode began with technical difficulties as YouTube blocked the stream initially due to the episode title mentioning Greta Thunberg and James O'Keefe. Tim eventually resolved the issue by changing the title. The main discussion centered on Greta Thunberg accidentally leaking an activist toolkit on Twitter, which sparked outrage in India where protesters began burning effigies of her and accusing her of interfering in their politics. The show also promised an investigative segment with guest James O'Keefe, founder of Project Veritas, who was breaking a story about Mark Zuckerberg and leaked videos. Sponsors included Virtual Shield VPN, with Tim explaining the importance of online security and privacy tools. Co-host Ian Crossland joined the discussion along with Lucardowski from We Are Change. The episode featured typical Timcast banter including discussions about alcohol, conspiracy theories, and social commentary before diving into the serious topics of the day.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool experienced YouTube streaming issues due to the episode title mentioning Greta Thunberg and James O'Keefe, resolving it by changing the title to 'YouTube is giving us the business and won't let us stream'
- →Greta Thunberg accidentally leaked an activist toolkit via tweet, causing Indian activists to burn her effigies and accuse her of interfering in their domestic politics
- →Guest James O'Keefe of Project Veritas was expected to break a story about Mark Zuckerberg and some leaked videos
- →Tim interviewed co-host Ian Crossland about his website iancrossland.net and merch sales including 'Free the Code' mugs
- →Virtual Shield VPN sponsored the episode with Tim explaining the importance of VPN services for online privacy and security
- →The show featured Lucardowski from We Are Change who discussed the effigy burnings in India and plugged his activism work
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening Technical IssuesTim explains YouTube blocked the stream due to the episode title and resolved it by changing it
- 30:00Greta Thunberg StoryDiscussion of the activist toolkit leak and Indian protesters burning effigies
- 60:00Guest IntroductionJames O'Keefe joins late and is introduced as a guest for breaking Mark Zuckerberg story
- 90:00Co-host SegmentIan Crossland discusses his website and entrepreneurial ventures
- 120:00Sponsor ReadVirtual Shield VPN advertisement and security discussion
Notable Quotes
“YouTube is giving us the business and won't let us stream. And all of a sudden, streaming worked.”
— Tim Pool · opening technical difficulties
“Activists in India are freaking out, saying she's essentially interfering in their politics and burning images of her, burning her own effigy.”
— Tim Pool · main story introduction
“We've got James O'Keefe because he's got a story he's breaking about Mark Zuckerberg and some leaked videos.”
— Tim Pool · guest introduction
“What's up everybody? Good to be back.”
— James Okeefe · guest arrival
“I did start iancrossland.net. I got it revamped. I'm selling merch on the website including things like this awesome Free the Code mug.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host segment
Mentioned
About the Guests
James O'Keefe is an investigative journalist and founder of Project Veritas, known for undercover investigations and exposing alleged corruption in mainstream institutions. He appeared on Timcast IRL to discuss breaking news about Mark Zuckerberg.