Podcast: Timcast IRL
Timcast IRL is hosted by Tim Pool and delivers hard-hitting news and analysis on politics, culture, and current events. Featuring a wide range of guests, the show tackles topics like government overreach, tech censorship, and political division from an independent perspective. Expect uncensored discussions and sharp insights into today’s most controversial issues.
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1984
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Oh, that's where the 'Four Lights' comes from; MHC you, everybody now associates it with Star Trek. He does the whole thing because at the end, the very end of '1984,' he's actually saying, 'I love Big Brother.'
The hosts discuss the origin of the phrase 'four lights' and its connection to the book '1984', mentioning that at the end of the novel the protagonist declares, 'I love Big Brother'.
That was the whole... you know, in 1984, the reason they wanted to go ahead and go with Newspeak is because they wanted to get rid of the ability to think bad thoughts. You need to invent ideas or discover them, however you want to describe it.
Tim Pool refers to '1984' by George Orwell while discussing themes of totalitarianism and the suppression of free thought and speech.
The family of the Indian that the Washington Redskins logo was drawn after wants them to change their name back to the Redskins, like the Cleveland Indians; now they’re the Guardians. It's, I mean, it’s Orwellian; it’s 1984.
The speaker draws a parallel between George Orwell's '1984' and contemporary actions, where changes to sports team names are likened to the manipulation of language and truth in the novel.
Family, religion, history, truth, logic, borders— This is why 1984 is being beautiful, because that was part of 1984.
In a conversation focusing on cultural values and societal norms, the book '1984' is referenced to emphasize the theme of subversion.
I don't know how these people break out of it; that's why I'm so excited about the RFK Jr. thing though, because that is a sledgehammer to the 1984 TV screen of Big Brother.
During a discussion about the influence of media and narratives in shaping political views, the host mentions the book '1984' by George Orwell, using it as a metaphor for the perceived manipulation and control by what they call Big Brother.
I think everybody should read 1984 and read about Bernie Goetz. I’m just looking at Wikipedia right now; I’ve known about it passively; I’ve never really looked into it.
In this episode, Tim Pool encourages the audience to read '1984' by George Orwell and also look into the story of Bernie Goetz, linking these discussions to broader themes of societal change and individual values.
Hillbilly Elegy
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Uh, I don't feel that way about Tim Walz, who says I misspoke when actually he just lied to you! Uh, but I think we see that in Hillbilly Elegy in JD Vance's story and we definitely see that in Donald Trump!
The book 'Hillbilly Elegy' by J.D. Vance is referenced while discussing traits of resilience observed in political figures, illustrating its relevance to current events and politics.
I mean Hillbilly Elegy was not only best-selling, but then it became a movie. I mean people know his story.
The host observes that JD Vance's book, 'Hillbilly Elegy,' not only topped bestseller lists but was also adapted into a movie, underscoring its reach and the public's familiarity with his story.
I always go back to Hillbilly Elegy and its profound impact on the American psyche.
The mention highlights the significant influence of the book 'Hillbilly Elegy' on American society and how it relates to discussions involving its author, J.D. Vance.
I mean, I think J.D. Vance is such an interesting pick, partially because so many Americans know him from Hillbilly Elegy, which had a profound impact on the American public.
The podcast host discusses J.D. Vance as an interesting choice for VP, highlighting that many Americans are familiar with him due to his book, 'Hillbilly Elegy', which has significantly influenced public perception.
JD Vance, I mean, you know, read his book, watch the movie, it connects. He had a tough life.
The speaker refers to J.D. Vance's book, 'Hillbilly Elegy', discussing its connection to his life experiences and hardships, hinting that it's a notable and impactful narrative.
The Handmaid's Tale
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Mentioned 4 times
Wade is going to allow for women to be put in red dresses and caps— they're not advocating for the handmaids' tale!
During the discussion, the host references *The Handmaid's Tale* to emphasize their concern over political decisions that might lead to women losing their autonomy, drawing a parallel to the oppressive society depicted in the novel by Margaret Atwood.
All of the other numbers that you see in the early voting data seem to favor him; it's just if they are breaking, you know, enough for Kamala Harris because, uh, vagina. And by the way, that's not all female voters; it's the female voters who go up to the voting voting booths dressed as handmaid's tale when they drove there in a forerunner, and they believe that they're, saying, well, they say we're literally voting for our lives.
The podcast hosts and guest discuss female voters dressing as characters from the book 'The Handmaid's Tale' at polling places. The book is used in the context of criticizing certain political actions and behaviors.
Part of what's so funny about The Handmaid's Tale is that the women all look very angry while wearing bonnets—it's just a comedic image! Just seeing an angry person in a bonnet is honestly pretty funny!
The hosts find humor in the imagery of angry women wearing bonnets in 'The Handmaid's Tale', highlighting how it's a comedic visual.
Now, the other thing about Handmaid's Tale is remember once the inauguration of President Trump happened in 17, you would always see the women in red robes everywhere. Another effort that Kamala is trying to do is to scare people like if Trump is elected all these bad things are going to happen.
The host refers to 'The Handmaid's Tale' as part of a discussion about political symbolism during Trump's presidency. The imagery from the book was used during protests, illustrating fears of a dystopian future under certain political conditions.
Speechless
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Mentioned 3 times
First of all, let's not forget Timcast is what made my book, which accurately did—unlike David Pakman, it did make my book Speechless! It really helped it get to number one nationally!
Michael Knowles highlights how appearing on Timcast played a significant role in his book 'Speechless' reaching number one nationally, setting it apart from David Pakman's work in terms of success.
He turned his book sales into a meme for my audience, and they started super chatting tricks to get me to read what would turn into a promo for something… what's the name of that book, 'Speechless', and they'd say, 'Tim, I really need to comment on how serious this is, it's left me speechless,' just like the book by Michael Knowles is available now on Amazon.
Tim Pool discusses a clever marketing strategy used to promote Michael Knowles' book 'Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds'. Viewers would leave comments that played on the concept of being 'speechless', leading Tim to mention the book.
I saw your Civil War Faceoff quiz, the score at the end left me speechless.' Just like the best-selling book by Michael Nolles.
During the podcast, the host brings up a quiz they participated in and uses the mention of a book to highlight the surprising results they encountered.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Mentioned 2 times
You know, my buddy Spencer just wrote this great...I'll plug a book that's not my own! He just came out with this great book, 'Light of the Mind, Light of the World', which makes all of these points, and it does so beautifully!
Michael Knowles mentions his friend Spencer's book 'Light of the Mind, Light of the World', highlighting the book's exploration of higher power and its influence on the modern world. This mention occurs in a discussion about understanding atheism through human behavior.
Just things that, you know, they thought they'd be reading Huckleberry Finn; they were like eight years, eight and six years old.
The speaker shares a story about her parents deciding to remove her brothers from school in the 1990s because they disagreed with the book selections. They preferred books like 'Huckleberry Finn', considering them more appropriate than the contemporary options available at the time.
Mein Kampf
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Mentioned 2 times
They were saying he has quotes from Mein Kampf on his dresser, and some ex-girlfriend 30 years ago said not only this; the quote about wanting generals was published in 2022.
The conversation touches on claims about Donald Trump having excerpts from 'Mein Kampf', a book written by Adolf Hitler, on display, which the speakers argue is a fabricated story.
This is one of the most terrifying things that you've heard a presidential candidate say because it is straight out of Mein Kampf.
During the discussion, the hosts refer to "Mein Kampf" to illustrate a point about dangerous ideology, drawing parallels to current US political statements.
Les damnés de la terre
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Mentioned 2 times
Let us do it; a lot of that attitude actually comes from France—Frantz Fanon in a book called The Wretched of the Earth.
The podcast references 'The Wretched of the Earth' by Frantz Fanon while discussing the influence of French philosophy on policing and social policy, particularly in Australia.
This is like Frantz Fanon in 'The Wretched of the Earth' or whatever he wrote—decolonization is always violent; it's fundamentally violent.
Tim Pool references Frantz Fanon's book 'The Wretched of the Earth' while addressing the themes of decolonization and violence in universities. He uses the book as an example of the theories being promoted in academic circles.
三体
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And you know, have you all watched 'Three Body Problem' yet? We talked about it when it first came out.
The host references the 'Three Body Problem' in the context of a television adaptation, which is originally based on a book dealing with themes like the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
I'm only going to show a quick couple of seconds because I thought it was colorized footage of the show 'Three-Body Problem.' In the show, they depict a physics professor in a dunce cap on stage while he's being screamed at and told to reject science.
The discussion references the book 'The Three-Body Problem' to give context for a video clip, illustrating a scenario where a physics professor is belittled for his scientific beliefs. This serves to underline themes of societal control and the rejection of intellectualism.
The Federalist papers
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Which again, it’s not Charlie Kirk’s idea; it’s Madison’s idea and Hamilton’s idea and Jay— they wrote this for a reason because they did not want senators to become pseudo-celebrities.
In the discussion, they refer to Madison's ideas along with Hamilton's and Jay's as encapsulated in 'The Federalist Papers.' This context emphasizes the original intent behind such writings, particularly concerning the roles of senators.
The Federalist papers
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Which again, it’s not Charlie Kirk’s idea; it’s Madison’s idea and Hamilton’s idea and Jay— they wrote this for a reason because they did not want senators to become pseudo-celebrities.
Alexander Hamilton is referenced along with Madison and Jay as contributors to the Federalist Papers. The mention is used to discuss their intentions regarding the role of senators, emphasizing that they did not want senators to become celebrities. Hamilton's contribution is acknowledged in relation to these foundational ideas.
The Federalist papers
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Which again, it’s not Charlie Kirk’s idea; it’s Madison’s idea and Hamilton’s idea and Jay— they wrote this for a reason because they did not want senators to become pseudo-celebrities.
John Jay is mentioned as one of the writers of The Federalist Papers, alongside Madison and Hamilton. The discussion uses this reference to highlight their intent regarding the role of senators not becoming pseudo-celebrities.
Gender Queer
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Mentioned 1 time
But then you have another really great example, of course, is the book 'Gender Queer.' When the left was claiming to ban books, it's like, well, yeah, the ones that have porn in them.
In this segment, the hosts discuss the book 'Gender Queer' in relation to the debate over book banning, emphasizing concerns about its content, specifically mentioning issues of pornography in books accessible to children.
12 Rules for Life
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Mentioned 1 time
Don’t worry about things you can’t control; if people had a little more focus on their own lives and less focus on trying to save the world— This is something Jordan Peterson discusses all the time when he’s talking about 'clean your room.' Focus on the things you can do something about; small successes in your life can alleviate the anxiety you’re feeling.
Podcast host Tim Pool and a guest discuss embracing personal responsibility. They reference Jordan Peterson's concept of 'clean your room,' which relates to focusing on manageable life aspects for personal growth. This is likely in connection with his book '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.'
Pedagogia do oprimido
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Mentioned 1 time
I don’t know if that’s exactly how it breaks down, but the thing is, if you have people in the schools of education indoctrinated with Freire's garbage, you know, the pedagogy of the oppressed, I think is the book that he uses.
During a discussion on the podcast about indoctrination in educational institutions, the host refers to 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' by Paulo Freire as an example of controversial material influencing educational methods.
The Hunger Games
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Mentioned 1 time
And you see, we—and the Hunger Games, we knew this because, living out there, we checked and we used apps and we searched on the internet and confirmed the edible sources.
The hosts discussed the idea of knowing how to find food in nature, especially when in the wild, making a reference to 'The Hunger Games' in which people used technology to identify edible plants.
Generations
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Mentioned 1 time
And, uh, you would think that it’s massacres are happening on every single block the way that people are treating children and that long gates childhood. There was a great book called, um, Generations. I forget the author’s name.
During a discussion, Tim Pool highlights the book 'Generations', which he describes as a significant read, although he is unsure of its author's name.
Gone With the Wind
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It’s kind of like in 'Gone With the Wind' when all the guys are jonesing for war and somebody reminds them, actually you know, the North, like they have all the industry; they’re going to have us beat.
During the discussion, a reference is made to 'Gone With the Wind' to illustrate a point about underestimating an opponent in a contemporary context.
Архипелаг ГУЛАГ
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Mentioned 1 time
Well, that's the Gulag Archipelago famous passage, yeah. In the Soviet Union, there's a soldier on trial for murder; a guy was trying to stab him.
Tim Pool refers to a passage from 'The Gulag Archipelago' to draw a parallel to a contemporary legal case involving self-defense, specifically Daniel Penny's situation. He uses the historical context of the Soviet Union to highlight issues in the justice system.
The Thorn Birds
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Then you had your little 'Thorn Birds' and the different miniseries and stuff; I mean, it was glorious with big rollouts. You know what?
The hosts mention 'The Thorn Birds', reflecting on popular mini-series of the past. Originally a novel by Colleen McCullough, the story was adapted into a television series, which is the focus of their nostalgia as they discuss the changes in television programming.
Delay, Deny, Defend
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Mentioned 1 time
Experts have pointed out that it appears to be malfunctioning; one of the live rounds had a phrase scrolled on it that said, 'Depose, deny, defend,' which is similar to 'Delay, deny, defend,' the name of a book about how insurance companies screw people over.
In a discussion about a shooting incident, the phrase 'Delay, deny, defend' is noted for its similarity to the title of a book that critiques insurance companies' practices. The book discusses how insurance companies often don't pay claims and offers advice on what consumers can do.
The Wolf of Wall Street
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Mentioned 1 time
So she essentially did what they did in Wolf of Wall Street, where they launched an IPO and they already held it and they were selling it off?
The mention draws a parallel between a real-life situation involving a crypto launch and the infamous activities depicted in 'The Wolf of Wall Street'. It highlights similarities in the tactic of inflating the asset's price before selling it, akin to the schemes shown in Jordan Belfort's book.
Suicide
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Mentioned 1 time
I think this is what Emil Durkheim wrote about in his book Suicide, where he talks about the concept of anomie, where people that experience the death of their worldview either learn to accept it or they don't accept it, and this is the result when you don't accept it.
During a discussion on Timcast IRL, the guest refers to Emil Durkheim's book 'Suicide' to explain the concept of anomie, focusing on how people react when they struggle to accept profound changes to their worldview, such as election outcomes.
The men who stare at goats
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Mentioned 1 time
So apparently, have you seen that movie, The Men Who Stare at Goats? I read the book a long time ago.
The book 'The Men Who Stare at Goats', written by Jon Ronson, is referenced alongside its movie adaptation. It involves discussing psi research topics. Tim Pool or a guest mentions having read the book, showing their knowledge about the subject.
Area 51
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Mentioned 1 time
I always like to say this, too, when talking about aliens: Annie Jacobson wrote this crazy book where she interviewed a guy from Area 51, some high-up guy. He said back in the 50s or 60s, I think it was the 60s, our government was taking severely autistic children and mutating them to look like extraterrestrials to scare the Soviets.
During the discussion, a 'crazy book' by Annie Jacobson is mentioned. It deals with controversial government experiments that allegedly involved altering autistic children to look like aliens as a Cold War deception tactic against the Soviets. The book in question is likely 'Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base.'
Selections from the prison notebooks of Antonio Gramsci
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Well, you know, there's a famous communist theorist, Antonio Gramsci; he's an Italian theorist, and in the Prison Notebooks, which is his great work that was translated actually by Joseph Buttigieg, so they're all—and Kamala is the daughter of a Marxist! So you're seeing them seep into the government!
The discussion touches on Antonio Gramsci's influential work, 'Prison Notebooks,' highlighting its role in communist theory. The conversation connects the book to contemporary politics, noting its translation by Joseph Buttigieg and mentioning Kamala Harris's familial connection to Marxism.
Paradise Lost
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And I even think it’s more interesting to suggest that right now they’re super buddy-buddy or whatever because just a few days ago, in Bob Woodward’s new book, Biden was bashing Obama, saying that it’s like his fault that Ukraine has been melting down.
Tim Pool and his panel are discussing the tensions within the Democratic party, particularly between Joe Biden and Barack Obama. The host mentions a book by Bob Woodward where Biden criticized Obama, highlighting issues related to Ukraine.
The Great Wave
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It's normally caused by a budget issue because leading up to these crises, one of the great books on this topic is The Great Wave by David Hackett Fischer. He found these crises while studying the history of inflation, and he found you could correlate the history of inflation with these crises because inflation is a parallel for government instability.
The guest, 'What If Alt Hist,' discusses 'The Great Wave' by David Hackett Fischer, noting how the book explores the correlation between inflation and historical crises. The book highlights how governments may resort to inflating their currency in desperate times, tying into a broader discussion about repeating historical patterns and their implications on current events.
Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey
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Yeah, the novels appear to be real: 'The Travels and Adventures of Little Baron Trump and His Wonderful Dog Bulger' in 1889; the sequel: 'Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey' in 1893.
The hosts discuss novels from the late 1800s featuring a character named Baron Trump, which have resurfaced in connection with conspiracy theories about the Trump family. The specific book mentioned is 'Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey', which adds historical intrigue to their conversation about current political figures.
The Last President or 1900
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Rota also mentioned another book of Lockwood's: '1900, or the Last President,' in which New York City is riven by protests following the shocking victory of a populist candidate in the 1896 presidential election who brings on the downfall of the American Republic.
The discussion is about a book titled '1900, or the Last President' by Ingersoll Lockwood. The book is cited in the context of conspiracy theories connected to the Trump family, as the storyline eerily mirrors modern events despite being written in the 1800s.
Atlas Shrugged
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So it's just the irony; it reminds me a lot of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand where you have the really effective businessman who all the bureaucrats absolutely hate.
The host refers to 'Atlas Shrugged' by Ayn Rand to draw a parallel to the challenges faced by Elon Musk with regulators, noting the similarity between the fictional narrative and current events.
Melania
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Well, Melania Trump's memoir is coming out in October, so maybe that's the October surprise. I doubt it would be bad for Trump; maybe that's good for me.
The host humorously suggests that Melania Trump's upcoming memoir, set to release in October, might be the surprise event for the month, but doubts it would be detrimental to Trump.
One Nation under Blackmail
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It was, it's, there's a, there's a great book I think we talked about last time, Amazon One Nation Under Blackmail, right? So this is a—it's a—not only a fantastic book but the idea here that uh, politics runs off of blackmail and it runs off of uh bribes, it runs off of all this, that's true.
Andrew Wilson discusses "One Nation Under Blackmail", describing it as a fantastic book that proposes the idea that political systems are heavily influenced by blackmail and bribes.
No go zones
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I've written a couple of books, including 'No-Go Zones,' which is about migrant-dominated neighborhoods, specifically Muslim migrant-dominated neighborhoods in Europe.
Raheem Kassam, a guest on the show, talks about his book 'No-Go Zones,' which explores migrant-dominated neighborhoods in Europe.
Predicting the next president
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His forecasts are based on a historical index model he dubs the keys to the White House.
The host discusses Allan Lichtman's election prediction model. Stil, it's described as 'keys to the white house,' which uses true/false statements to assess the standing of the current administration.
Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus
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Men and women do socialize differently; if you've read 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus,' it talks about how women tend to gather information during social outings while men often solve problems together.
The mention refers to how 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus' discusses the different socialization styles of men and women.
Rules for Radicals
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Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals; that’s like what the— is that like an Antifa origin of a Marxist codebook?
The host mentions 'Rules for Radicals' by Saul Alinsky in the context of discussing political tactics. They questionably associate Alinsky's work with Antifa and Marxist ideologies.
Becoming
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She's like a hardcore Democratic Party operative, sound producer, a producer for 'Becoming.' It's called 'Becoming.' For some reason, that was what Michelle decided to call her memoir.
During the podcast, the host and guests discuss Jack Smith's wife and her role in producing a documentary related to Democratic Party activities. They also mention her involvement in the Netflix documentary titled 'Becoming', which refers to Michelle Obama's memoir.
The House of Mirth
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Yeah, I mean, it's part of Edith Wharton's art too, but like nobody wants to actually live in the House of Mirth.
The host mentions Edith Wharton's 'The House of Mirth' when talking about themes of elitism and the wealthy lifestyle depicted in the book, suggesting that no one would actually want to live that way.
The Prince
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She nearly cried when we showed her the whiteness contract from that children's book, and I got her to inadvertently argue that Derrick Chauvin should've should have never been convicted and should be released from prison!
During the podcast, a heated discussion emerged when a guest was confronted with a children's book that includes a 'whiteness contract.' The host used this to underline the influence such books have in cultural debates.
We Still Hold These Truths
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Now the ideas—why to be fair, like Heritage Foundation's put out a book for the last 50 years; almost like this is not anything new.
During a discussion about Project 2025, Paul Dans mentions that the Heritage Foundation has consistently published books on similar topics for the last 50 years. This practice is used as a benchmark in the conversation to point out that the ideas presented in the project aren't novel.
Macbeth
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This Electoral Count Act, this was how it was always done, and anybody who cracked open an actual history book in high school and took American history would understand there were disputed elections.
Paul Dans suggests that anyone who studied American history textbooks in high school would know that disputed elections are a recurring theme, countering a point made during the discussion.
Ishmael
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Psychic gorilla! Ishmael, we should get here!
During a discussion that briefly touches on topics of civilization and sustainability, the hosts reference the book 'Ishmael' by Daniel Quinn, playfully mentioning it in the context of a 'psychic gorilla.' This indicates a lighthearted reference rather than a deep analysis of the book's content.
The Art of War
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Maybe you're watching Timcast IRL; we try to do our best, so a lot of people don't understand economics 101, and it literally is economics 101.
The host refers to 'Economics 101' to highlight that the topic under discussion should be straightforward and basic. They imply that understanding such economic concepts should be easy, reflecting on the simplicity that 'Economics 101' represents in the face of complex current events.
The Real Anthony Fauci
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Before anybody started calling him an anti-vaxxer, which I thought he was, I thought he was this nut; this like conspiracy theorist nut until I read his book, I read 'The Real Anthony Fauci.' And I'm like, how much of this is real?
Kyle Seraphin discusses how reading Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s book 'The Real Anthony Fauci' changed his perception of Kennedy, moving him from skepticism to questioning the content's validity.
The Hunt for Red October
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Also, love the show and thank you for all you and your people do! Read my dumb zombie book, Arctic Cold, please!
In a superchat, a listener expresses appreciation for the podcast and requests the host, Tim, to promote his zombie book titled 'Arctic Cold.'
Worm loves Worm
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And then this book right here, Worm Loves Worm, this book is about teaching kids about same-sex marriage.
Pastor John Amanchukwu criticizes the children's book 'Worm Loves Worm' for teaching about same-sex marriage, expressing his opposition to its content.
As You Grow
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Two years ago, Kirk wrote a book entitled As You Grow and he wanted to go to the libraries that were bringing in transgenders to read to kids, and you know what he was told?
Kirk Cameron's book, 'As You Grow,' faced obstacles as he attempted to read it at libraries. This experience led him to initiate the 'See You at the Library Day' movement.
Das Kapital Karl Marx
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But they fundamentally believe the way that Marx explained the world: there's oppressors, there are oppressed, and their job, their duty, is to stick up for the oppressed.
A guest discusses the influence of Karl Marx on the Democratic party's views, specifically referencing his ideas about oppressors and the oppressed as articulated in his book, 'Das Kapital.'
Brave New World
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Like, someone's benefiting from this; Brave New World, and all of the children are gestated in pods and no one has any joy.
The speaker draws an analogy to 'Brave New World', using it to describe a dystopian future where people are joylessly mass-produced, similar to their view on the profit-driven motives of certain pharmaceutical companies.
Dereliction of duty
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I retired from the Air Force in 2001 and became a pilot for Delta Airlines, writing a book called 'Dereliction of Duty' which was a New York Times bestseller. Surprisingly, 21 years later, it's still doing pretty well.
Buzz Patterson, a guest, talks about his book 'Dereliction of Duty,' noting its success as a New York Times bestseller and its enduring popularity 21 years after its publication.
Bible
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Genesis 6:3 says, 'God right before the flood put a cap of 120 years on us.' My understanding from cursory scientific review is that the average human being has a potential lifespan of 190 years before absolute collapse.
In the episode, one of the speakers references Genesis 6:3, discussing the biblical assertion that God limited human lifespan to 120 years right before the flood, while also sharing insights from scientific research on human longevity.
Lord of Flies
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Is it in society, or does society make him an animal? It's like Lord of the Flies. It would be a really interesting thing.
During the discussion, a participant references the book Lord of the Flies to explore themes of human nature and how societal factors can influence behavior, particularly in isolated groups.
The fourth turning
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Well, no, World War I and World War II were only... it's the generational theory, the fourth turning.
During the podcast, the hosts are exploring a generational theory that suggests a significant conflict reoccurs every 80 years, and they make reference to the book 'The Fourth Turning', which is authored by William Strauss and Neil Howe.
The devil's chessboard
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Yeah, and then there's another CIA historian who wrote a best-selling biography of Allen Dulles, called The Devil's Chessboard. He wrote a book about the involvement of the CIA in the assassinations, called Brothers.
RFK Jr. refers to the book 'The Devil's Chessboard', a best-selling biography of Allen Dulles authored by David Talbot. This mention arises in the context of discussing the potential CIA involvement in his uncle's assassination.
Romeo and Juliet
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Yeah, and then there's another CIA historian who wrote a best-selling biography of Allen Dulles, called The Devil's Chessboard. He wrote a book about the involvement of the CIA in the assassinations, called Brothers. He's an historian named David Talbot; he was the founder of Salon.
RFK Jr. mentions a book titled 'Brothers' by historian David Talbot. This book discusses the CIA's involvement in various assassinations. The mention comes right after discussing another book, 'The Devil's Chessboard', and identifies Talbot as the founder of Salon.
Πολιτικά (Politiká)
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This was the Sparta problem Aristotle talks about in 'Politics,' where Sparta knew how to wage war.
During a discussion about international conflict and the issues arising from having too many young men in a society, the host references 'Politics' by Aristotle to illustrate a historical example of a society that excelled in warfare but struggled with maintaining peace.
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
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Listen, if you're worried about global warming or climate change, just go watch An Inconvenient Truth; it came out in 2006, everything in it has been proven wrong.
In this segment, Timcast Media discusses the book 'An Inconvenient Truth' while addressing concerns over climate change. He notes that the book was released in 2006 and argues that the information presented in it has been disproven.
Beyond Order
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Like it is about framing the way you view the world and giving people this lens from which to approach the challenges they face. What is it? Jordan Peterson's book called '12 Rules for Life'?
In this segment, the host discusses Jordan Peterson's book '12 Rules for Life', highlighting how it provides a framework for understanding the world and addressing personal challenges.
A Critique of Pure Tolerance
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This is a great example of something I've talked about multiple times; Herbert Marcuse wrote a paper called 'Repressive Tolerance,' and what's going on here is emblematic of the ideas in that paper. The idea that you have to shut down other people's speech.
In a discussion surrounding the free speech of protesters, the host refers to Herbert Marcuse's paper 'Repressive Tolerance' to illustrate the protester’s actions and the underlying philosophy.
The Book of Galatians
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He noted the Book of Galatians that remarks on enlightenment and cited other philosophies about enlightenment and the afterlife. He also acknowledged that some may respond cynically to his interest in Christianity but explained it as meaning deteriorates in the modern world.
During a conversation focused on the baptism of a public figure, the "Book of Galatians" was referenced in relation to spiritual growth and concepts of enlightenment as found in biblical text.
No Going Back
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If you want more real, honest, and politically incorrect stories that'll have the media gasping, pre-order No Going Back.
In this segment, Tim Pool discusses a tweet by Kristi Noem in which she promotes her book 'No Going Back', emphasizing the provocative nature of its claims.
The sorrows of empire
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This is from a book called 'The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic' by Chalmers Johnson, who was also the author of 'Blowback'. Listen to this; this is something I look at often, and I wanted to share it with you, Tim.
Dennis Kucinich refers to Chalmers Johnson's book, 'The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic', during the Timcast IRL podcast episode titled, 'GOP BETRAYS Voters ,Congress Approves FISA WARRANTLESS Spying w/Dennis Kucinich | Timcast IRL'. He highlights it as a crucial source for understanding issues related to government overreach, militarism, and secrecy.
Blowback
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This is from a book called 'The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic' by Chalmers Johnson, who was also the author of 'Blowback'. Listen to this; this is something I look at often, and I wanted to share it with you, Tim.
During the podcast, Dennis Kucinich highlights Chalmers Johnson's book, 'Blowback', while also referencing another of Johnson's works, 'The Sorrows of Empire'. He expresses that this material is something he often considers and wishes to share.
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It's kind of crazy because like we get left behind these great quotes from the founding fathers and like Blackstone's formulation, and then Benjamin Franklin says, 'No, it should be that when 100 guilty persons escape, it is better that 100 guilty persons escape than one innocent person suffer.' And we're like, wow, thought-provoking, brilliant.
The host references Blackstone's influential legal writings, specifically highlighting his formulation alongside notable quotes from the founding fathers. The mention emphasizes a contrast between historical wisdom and contemporary discussions, suggesting a perceived dilution of serious discourse in modern times.
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I believe the introduction to the 'Three-Body Problem' should be required viewing in schools; kids should definitely watch it.
In this segment, the host emphasizes the importance of the book 'The Three-Body Problem,' advocating that its introduction should be essential viewing in educational settings. The discussion highlights its relevance in understanding themes of totalitarianism.
Архипелаг ГУЛАГ
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Speaking of gulags, in your new book, 'Inhumans,' do you get into the stuff that was going on in the gulags? Or are you talking more about the conditions that led up to putting people in them? It is more focused because we're not going to reinvent the wheel; writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn's 'Gulag Archipelago' is out there.
During a discussion about gulags, the hosts mention they will not delve into the specific conditions of these prisons, as Alexander Solzhenitsyn's 'Gulag Archipelago' is already a well-known work that addresses those issues. Instead, the conversation shifts to the origins and historical context that led to the establishment of the gulags.
The fourth turning
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Or the worst part if it, and this is something that even Neil Howell got into in 'The Fourth Turning,' is that the new version of it was that if a war starts and then there's a provocation in the US or Ukraine or somewhere in Europe and somehow it gets blamed on Trump, and it gets blamed on MAGA, and somehow there's some connection to Trump, then all of a sudden it's like you're on the side of Hitler.
The host discusses a significant point made in Neil Howe's book 'The Fourth Turning' regarding how political narratives might be manipulated if a war breaks out, suggesting that supporters of Trump could face severe backlash and demonization.
Bible
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I just hope we don't live through Revelations, man, come on, don't do this. We are in Revelations right now, that's what the internet is, it's kind of part of that tool of revealing.
Tim Pool and his guests are engaging in a discussion about the 'end times' and specifically referencing the Book of Revelations. They ponder whether they are currently experiencing the events prophesized in Revelations and reflect on its implications, placing their conversation within a broader context of biblical prophecy.
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I mean, and Trump tried to do that; there's a great clip of Trump after he was out of office; he’s being interviewed for his book, and he's talking about meeting Netanyahu and Abbas, the head of the PLO in the West Bank, and he says very candidly, he says, you know, I got a really good feeling about Abbas; he was kind of like a father figure, and I really got the sense he wanted to work out a deal.
The podcast host Tim discusses Trump's book, referencing an interview where Trump reflects on his meetings with Netanyahu and Abbas, indicating his positive feelings towards Abbas during that time.
The bell curve
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Yeah, so you'll try to — you need to be able to ask it a question and have it give you the answers, but instead, you know, the one example people like to use is asking it to, uh, give you a synopsis for Charles Murray's book, The Bell Curve.
In this segment, Tim discusses how AI might respond to a request for a synopsis of 'The Bell Curve' by Charles Murray, highlighting the challenges posed by the book's controversial ideas about race and intelligence, which could lead to bias in AI algorithms.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
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If you want a really bizarre experience, check out Tom Woods' new book. It came out a few months ago, and Tom Woods was debunking this in real time with his newsletters starting in March of 2020.
The podcast host Tim mentions Tom Woods' recently released book, which is a compilation of his newsletters from the beginning of the pandemic, offering real-time debunking of the narratives of the era. The book represents the experience of the early pandemic days.
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The Federalist papers
In the discussion, they refer to Madison's ideas along with Hamilton's and Jay's as encapsulated in 'The Federalist Papers.' This context emphasizes the original intent behind such writings, particularly concerning the roles of senators.
Which again, it’s not Charlie Kirk’s idea; it’s Madison’s idea and Hamilton’s idea and Jay— they wrote this for a reason because they did not want senators to become pseudo-celebrities.
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Alexander Hamilton is referenced along with Madison and Jay as contributors to the Federalist Papers. The mention is used to discuss their intentions regarding the role of senators, emphasizing that they did not want senators to become celebrities. Hamilton's contribution is acknowledged in relation to these foundational ideas.
Which again, it’s not Charlie Kirk’s idea; it’s Madison’s idea and Hamilton’s idea and Jay— they wrote this for a reason because they did not want senators to become pseudo-celebrities.
The Federalist papers
John Jay is mentioned as one of the writers of The Federalist Papers, alongside Madison and Hamilton. The discussion uses this reference to highlight their intent regarding the role of senators not becoming pseudo-celebrities.
Which again, it’s not Charlie Kirk’s idea; it’s Madison’s idea and Hamilton’s idea and Jay— they wrote this for a reason because they did not want senators to become pseudo-celebrities.
Gender Queer
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In this segment, the hosts discuss the book 'Gender Queer' in relation to the debate over book banning, emphasizing concerns about its content, specifically mentioning issues of pornography in books accessible to children.
But then you have another really great example, of course, is the book 'Gender Queer.' When the left was claiming to ban books, it's like, well, yeah, the ones that have porn in them.
12 Rules for Life
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Podcast host Tim Pool and a guest discuss embracing personal responsibility. They reference Jordan Peterson's concept of 'clean your room,' which relates to focusing on manageable life aspects for personal growth. This is likely in connection with his book '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.'
Don’t worry about things you can’t control; if people had a little more focus on their own lives and less focus on trying to save the world— This is something Jordan Peterson discusses all the time when he’s talking about 'clean your room.' Focus on the things you can do something about; small successes in your life can alleviate the anxiety you’re feeling.
Pedagogia do oprimido
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During a discussion on the podcast about indoctrination in educational institutions, the host refers to 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' by Paulo Freire as an example of controversial material influencing educational methods.
I don’t know if that’s exactly how it breaks down, but the thing is, if you have people in the schools of education indoctrinated with Freire's garbage, you know, the pedagogy of the oppressed, I think is the book that he uses.
The Hunger Games
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The hosts discussed the idea of knowing how to find food in nature, especially when in the wild, making a reference to 'The Hunger Games' in which people used technology to identify edible plants.
And you see, we—and the Hunger Games, we knew this because, living out there, we checked and we used apps and we searched on the internet and confirmed the edible sources.
Generations
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During a discussion, Tim Pool highlights the book 'Generations', which he describes as a significant read, although he is unsure of its author's name.
And, uh, you would think that it’s massacres are happening on every single block the way that people are treating children and that long gates childhood. There was a great book called, um, Generations. I forget the author’s name.
Gone With the Wind
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During the discussion, a reference is made to 'Gone With the Wind' to illustrate a point about underestimating an opponent in a contemporary context.
It’s kind of like in 'Gone With the Wind' when all the guys are jonesing for war and somebody reminds them, actually you know, the North, like they have all the industry; they’re going to have us beat.
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Tim Pool refers to a passage from 'The Gulag Archipelago' to draw a parallel to a contemporary legal case involving self-defense, specifically Daniel Penny's situation. He uses the historical context of the Soviet Union to highlight issues in the justice system.
Well, that's the Gulag Archipelago famous passage, yeah. In the Soviet Union, there's a soldier on trial for murder; a guy was trying to stab him.
The Thorn Birds
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The hosts mention 'The Thorn Birds', reflecting on popular mini-series of the past. Originally a novel by Colleen McCullough, the story was adapted into a television series, which is the focus of their nostalgia as they discuss the changes in television programming.
Then you had your little 'Thorn Birds' and the different miniseries and stuff; I mean, it was glorious with big rollouts. You know what?
Delay, Deny, Defend
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In a discussion about a shooting incident, the phrase 'Delay, deny, defend' is noted for its similarity to the title of a book that critiques insurance companies' practices. The book discusses how insurance companies often don't pay claims and offers advice on what consumers can do.
Experts have pointed out that it appears to be malfunctioning; one of the live rounds had a phrase scrolled on it that said, 'Depose, deny, defend,' which is similar to 'Delay, deny, defend,' the name of a book about how insurance companies screw people over.
The Wolf of Wall Street
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The mention draws a parallel between a real-life situation involving a crypto launch and the infamous activities depicted in 'The Wolf of Wall Street'. It highlights similarities in the tactic of inflating the asset's price before selling it, akin to the schemes shown in Jordan Belfort's book.
So she essentially did what they did in Wolf of Wall Street, where they launched an IPO and they already held it and they were selling it off?
The Handmaid's Tale
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During the discussion, the host references *The Handmaid's Tale* to emphasize their concern over political decisions that might lead to women losing their autonomy, drawing a parallel to the oppressive society depicted in the novel by Margaret Atwood.
Wade is going to allow for women to be put in red dresses and caps— they're not advocating for the handmaids' tale!
1984
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The hosts discuss the origin of the phrase 'four lights' and its connection to the book '1984', mentioning that at the end of the novel the protagonist declares, 'I love Big Brother'.
Oh, that's where the 'Four Lights' comes from; MHC you, everybody now associates it with Star Trek. He does the whole thing because at the end, the very end of '1984,' he's actually saying, 'I love Big Brother.'
Suicide
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During a discussion on Timcast IRL, the guest refers to Emil Durkheim's book 'Suicide' to explain the concept of anomie, focusing on how people react when they struggle to accept profound changes to their worldview, such as election outcomes.
I think this is what Emil Durkheim wrote about in his book Suicide, where he talks about the concept of anomie, where people that experience the death of their worldview either learn to accept it or they don't accept it, and this is the result when you don't accept it.
The men who stare at goats
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The book 'The Men Who Stare at Goats', written by Jon Ronson, is referenced alongside its movie adaptation. It involves discussing psi research topics. Tim Pool or a guest mentions having read the book, showing their knowledge about the subject.
So apparently, have you seen that movie, The Men Who Stare at Goats? I read the book a long time ago.
Area 51
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During the discussion, a 'crazy book' by Annie Jacobson is mentioned. It deals with controversial government experiments that allegedly involved altering autistic children to look like aliens as a Cold War deception tactic against the Soviets. The book in question is likely 'Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base.'
I always like to say this, too, when talking about aliens: Annie Jacobson wrote this crazy book where she interviewed a guy from Area 51, some high-up guy. He said back in the 50s or 60s, I think it was the 60s, our government was taking severely autistic children and mutating them to look like extraterrestrials to scare the Soviets.
Selections from the prison notebooks of Antonio Gramsci
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The discussion touches on Antonio Gramsci's influential work, 'Prison Notebooks,' highlighting its role in communist theory. The conversation connects the book to contemporary politics, noting its translation by Joseph Buttigieg and mentioning Kamala Harris's familial connection to Marxism.
Well, you know, there's a famous communist theorist, Antonio Gramsci; he's an Italian theorist, and in the Prison Notebooks, which is his great work that was translated actually by Joseph Buttigieg, so they're all—and Kamala is the daughter of a Marxist! So you're seeing them seep into the government!
Speechless
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Michael Knowles highlights how appearing on Timcast played a significant role in his book 'Speechless' reaching number one nationally, setting it apart from David Pakman's work in terms of success.
First of all, let's not forget Timcast is what made my book, which accurately did—unlike David Pakman, it did make my book Speechless! It really helped it get to number one nationally!
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Michael Knowles mentions his friend Spencer's book 'Light of the Mind, Light of the World', highlighting the book's exploration of higher power and its influence on the modern world. This mention occurs in a discussion about understanding atheism through human behavior.
You know, my buddy Spencer just wrote this great...I'll plug a book that's not my own! He just came out with this great book, 'Light of the Mind, Light of the World', which makes all of these points, and it does so beautifully!
Speechless
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Tim Pool discusses a clever marketing strategy used to promote Michael Knowles' book 'Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds'. Viewers would leave comments that played on the concept of being 'speechless', leading Tim to mention the book.
He turned his book sales into a meme for my audience, and they started super chatting tricks to get me to read what would turn into a promo for something… what's the name of that book, 'Speechless', and they'd say, 'Tim, I really need to comment on how serious this is, it's left me speechless,' just like the book by Michael Knowles is available now on Amazon.
The Handmaid's Tale
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The podcast hosts and guest discuss female voters dressing as characters from the book 'The Handmaid's Tale' at polling places. The book is used in the context of criticizing certain political actions and behaviors.
All of the other numbers that you see in the early voting data seem to favor him; it's just if they are breaking, you know, enough for Kamala Harris because, uh, vagina. And by the way, that's not all female voters; it's the female voters who go up to the voting voting booths dressed as handmaid's tale when they drove there in a forerunner, and they believe that they're, saying, well, they say we're literally voting for our lives.
The Handmaid's Tale
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The hosts find humor in the imagery of angry women wearing bonnets in 'The Handmaid's Tale', highlighting how it's a comedic visual.
Part of what's so funny about The Handmaid's Tale is that the women all look very angry while wearing bonnets—it's just a comedic image! Just seeing an angry person in a bonnet is honestly pretty funny!
Mein Kampf
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The conversation touches on claims about Donald Trump having excerpts from 'Mein Kampf', a book written by Adolf Hitler, on display, which the speakers argue is a fabricated story.
They were saying he has quotes from Mein Kampf on his dresser, and some ex-girlfriend 30 years ago said not only this; the quote about wanting generals was published in 2022.
1984
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Tim Pool refers to '1984' by George Orwell while discussing themes of totalitarianism and the suppression of free thought and speech.
That was the whole... you know, in 1984, the reason they wanted to go ahead and go with Newspeak is because they wanted to get rid of the ability to think bad thoughts. You need to invent ideas or discover them, however you want to describe it.
Paradise Lost
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Tim Pool and his panel are discussing the tensions within the Democratic party, particularly between Joe Biden and Barack Obama. The host mentions a book by Bob Woodward where Biden criticized Obama, highlighting issues related to Ukraine.
And I even think it’s more interesting to suggest that right now they’re super buddy-buddy or whatever because just a few days ago, in Bob Woodward’s new book, Biden was bashing Obama, saying that it’s like his fault that Ukraine has been melting down.
Mein Kampf
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During the discussion, the hosts refer to "Mein Kampf" to illustrate a point about dangerous ideology, drawing parallels to current US political statements.
This is one of the most terrifying things that you've heard a presidential candidate say because it is straight out of Mein Kampf.
The Great Wave
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The guest, 'What If Alt Hist,' discusses 'The Great Wave' by David Hackett Fischer, noting how the book explores the correlation between inflation and historical crises. The book highlights how governments may resort to inflating their currency in desperate times, tying into a broader discussion about repeating historical patterns and their implications on current events.
It's normally caused by a budget issue because leading up to these crises, one of the great books on this topic is The Great Wave by David Hackett Fischer. He found these crises while studying the history of inflation, and he found you could correlate the history of inflation with these crises because inflation is a parallel for government instability.
Les damnés de la terre
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The podcast references 'The Wretched of the Earth' by Frantz Fanon while discussing the influence of French philosophy on policing and social policy, particularly in Australia.
Let us do it; a lot of that attitude actually comes from France—Frantz Fanon in a book called The Wretched of the Earth.
Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey
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The hosts discuss novels from the late 1800s featuring a character named Baron Trump, which have resurfaced in connection with conspiracy theories about the Trump family. The specific book mentioned is 'Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey', which adds historical intrigue to their conversation about current political figures.
Yeah, the novels appear to be real: 'The Travels and Adventures of Little Baron Trump and His Wonderful Dog Bulger' in 1889; the sequel: 'Baron Trump's Marvelous Underground Journey' in 1893.
The Last President or 1900
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The discussion is about a book titled '1900, or the Last President' by Ingersoll Lockwood. The book is cited in the context of conspiracy theories connected to the Trump family, as the storyline eerily mirrors modern events despite being written in the 1800s.
Rota also mentioned another book of Lockwood's: '1900, or the Last President,' in which New York City is riven by protests following the shocking victory of a populist candidate in the 1896 presidential election who brings on the downfall of the American Republic.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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The speaker shares a story about her parents deciding to remove her brothers from school in the 1990s because they disagreed with the book selections. They preferred books like 'Huckleberry Finn', considering them more appropriate than the contemporary options available at the time.
Just things that, you know, they thought they'd be reading Huckleberry Finn; they were like eight years, eight and six years old.
Hillbilly Elegy
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The book 'Hillbilly Elegy' by J.D. Vance is referenced while discussing traits of resilience observed in political figures, illustrating its relevance to current events and politics.
Uh, I don't feel that way about Tim Walz, who says I misspoke when actually he just lied to you! Uh, but I think we see that in Hillbilly Elegy in JD Vance's story and we definitely see that in Donald Trump!
Atlas Shrugged
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The host refers to 'Atlas Shrugged' by Ayn Rand to draw a parallel to the challenges faced by Elon Musk with regulators, noting the similarity between the fictional narrative and current events.
So it's just the irony; it reminds me a lot of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand where you have the really effective businessman who all the bureaucrats absolutely hate.
Hillbilly Elegy
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The host observes that JD Vance's book, 'Hillbilly Elegy,' not only topped bestseller lists but was also adapted into a movie, underscoring its reach and the public's familiarity with his story.
I mean Hillbilly Elegy was not only best-selling, but then it became a movie. I mean people know his story.
1984
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The speaker draws a parallel between George Orwell's '1984' and contemporary actions, where changes to sports team names are likened to the manipulation of language and truth in the novel.
The family of the Indian that the Washington Redskins logo was drawn after wants them to change their name back to the Redskins, like the Cleveland Indians; now they’re the Guardians. It's, I mean, it’s Orwellian; it’s 1984.
1984
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In a conversation focusing on cultural values and societal norms, the book '1984' is referenced to emphasize the theme of subversion.
Family, religion, history, truth, logic, borders— This is why 1984 is being beautiful, because that was part of 1984.
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The host references the 'Three Body Problem' in the context of a television adaptation, which is originally based on a book dealing with themes like the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
And you know, have you all watched 'Three Body Problem' yet? We talked about it when it first came out.
Melania
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The host humorously suggests that Melania Trump's upcoming memoir, set to release in October, might be the surprise event for the month, but doubts it would be detrimental to Trump.
Well, Melania Trump's memoir is coming out in October, so maybe that's the October surprise. I doubt it would be bad for Trump; maybe that's good for me.
One Nation under Blackmail
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Andrew Wilson discusses "One Nation Under Blackmail", describing it as a fantastic book that proposes the idea that political systems are heavily influenced by blackmail and bribes.
It was, it's, there's a, there's a great book I think we talked about last time, Amazon One Nation Under Blackmail, right? So this is a—it's a—not only a fantastic book but the idea here that uh, politics runs off of blackmail and it runs off of uh bribes, it runs off of all this, that's true.
The Handmaid's Tale
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The host refers to 'The Handmaid's Tale' as part of a discussion about political symbolism during Trump's presidency. The imagery from the book was used during protests, illustrating fears of a dystopian future under certain political conditions.
Now, the other thing about Handmaid's Tale is remember once the inauguration of President Trump happened in 17, you would always see the women in red robes everywhere. Another effort that Kamala is trying to do is to scare people like if Trump is elected all these bad things are going to happen.
No go zones
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Raheem Kassam, a guest on the show, talks about his book 'No-Go Zones,' which explores migrant-dominated neighborhoods in Europe.
I've written a couple of books, including 'No-Go Zones,' which is about migrant-dominated neighborhoods, specifically Muslim migrant-dominated neighborhoods in Europe.
Predicting the next president
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The host discusses Allan Lichtman's election prediction model. Stil, it's described as 'keys to the white house,' which uses true/false statements to assess the standing of the current administration.
His forecasts are based on a historical index model he dubs the keys to the White House.
Hillbilly Elegy
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The mention highlights the significant influence of the book 'Hillbilly Elegy' on American society and how it relates to discussions involving its author, J.D. Vance.
I always go back to Hillbilly Elegy and its profound impact on the American psyche.
Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus
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The mention refers to how 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus' discusses the different socialization styles of men and women.
Men and women do socialize differently; if you've read 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus,' it talks about how women tend to gather information during social outings while men often solve problems together.
Rules for Radicals
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The host mentions 'Rules for Radicals' by Saul Alinsky in the context of discussing political tactics. They questionably associate Alinsky's work with Antifa and Marxist ideologies.
Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals; that’s like what the— is that like an Antifa origin of a Marxist codebook?
Becoming
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During the podcast, the host and guests discuss Jack Smith's wife and her role in producing a documentary related to Democratic Party activities. They also mention her involvement in the Netflix documentary titled 'Becoming', which refers to Michelle Obama's memoir.
She's like a hardcore Democratic Party operative, sound producer, a producer for 'Becoming.' It's called 'Becoming.' For some reason, that was what Michelle decided to call her memoir.
The House of Mirth
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The host mentions Edith Wharton's 'The House of Mirth' when talking about themes of elitism and the wealthy lifestyle depicted in the book, suggesting that no one would actually want to live that way.
Yeah, I mean, it's part of Edith Wharton's art too, but like nobody wants to actually live in the House of Mirth.
1984
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During a discussion about the influence of media and narratives in shaping political views, the host mentions the book '1984' by George Orwell, using it as a metaphor for the perceived manipulation and control by what they call Big Brother.
I don't know how these people break out of it; that's why I'm so excited about the RFK Jr. thing though, because that is a sledgehammer to the 1984 TV screen of Big Brother.
The Prince
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During the podcast, a heated discussion emerged when a guest was confronted with a children's book that includes a 'whiteness contract.' The host used this to underline the influence such books have in cultural debates.
She nearly cried when we showed her the whiteness contract from that children's book, and I got her to inadvertently argue that Derrick Chauvin should've should have never been convicted and should be released from prison!
We Still Hold These Truths
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During a discussion about Project 2025, Paul Dans mentions that the Heritage Foundation has consistently published books on similar topics for the last 50 years. This practice is used as a benchmark in the conversation to point out that the ideas presented in the project aren't novel.
Now the ideas—why to be fair, like Heritage Foundation's put out a book for the last 50 years; almost like this is not anything new.
Macbeth
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Paul Dans suggests that anyone who studied American history textbooks in high school would know that disputed elections are a recurring theme, countering a point made during the discussion.
This Electoral Count Act, this was how it was always done, and anybody who cracked open an actual history book in high school and took American history would understand there were disputed elections.
Ishmael
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During a discussion that briefly touches on topics of civilization and sustainability, the hosts reference the book 'Ishmael' by Daniel Quinn, playfully mentioning it in the context of a 'psychic gorilla.' This indicates a lighthearted reference rather than a deep analysis of the book's content.
Psychic gorilla! Ishmael, we should get here!
The Art of War
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The host refers to 'Economics 101' to highlight that the topic under discussion should be straightforward and basic. They imply that understanding such economic concepts should be easy, reflecting on the simplicity that 'Economics 101' represents in the face of complex current events.
Maybe you're watching Timcast IRL; we try to do our best, so a lot of people don't understand economics 101, and it literally is economics 101.
The Real Anthony Fauci
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Kyle Seraphin discusses how reading Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s book 'The Real Anthony Fauci' changed his perception of Kennedy, moving him from skepticism to questioning the content's validity.
Before anybody started calling him an anti-vaxxer, which I thought he was, I thought he was this nut; this like conspiracy theorist nut until I read his book, I read 'The Real Anthony Fauci.' And I'm like, how much of this is real?
The Hunt for Red October
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In a superchat, a listener expresses appreciation for the podcast and requests the host, Tim, to promote his zombie book titled 'Arctic Cold.'
Also, love the show and thank you for all you and your people do! Read my dumb zombie book, Arctic Cold, please!
Worm loves Worm
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Pastor John Amanchukwu criticizes the children's book 'Worm Loves Worm' for teaching about same-sex marriage, expressing his opposition to its content.
And then this book right here, Worm Loves Worm, this book is about teaching kids about same-sex marriage.
As You Grow
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Kirk Cameron's book, 'As You Grow,' faced obstacles as he attempted to read it at libraries. This experience led him to initiate the 'See You at the Library Day' movement.
Two years ago, Kirk wrote a book entitled As You Grow and he wanted to go to the libraries that were bringing in transgenders to read to kids, and you know what he was told?
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A guest discusses the influence of Karl Marx on the Democratic party's views, specifically referencing his ideas about oppressors and the oppressed as articulated in his book, 'Das Kapital.'
But they fundamentally believe the way that Marx explained the world: there's oppressors, there are oppressed, and their job, their duty, is to stick up for the oppressed.
Brave New World
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The speaker draws an analogy to 'Brave New World', using it to describe a dystopian future where people are joylessly mass-produced, similar to their view on the profit-driven motives of certain pharmaceutical companies.
Like, someone's benefiting from this; Brave New World, and all of the children are gestated in pods and no one has any joy.
Speechless
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During the podcast, the host brings up a quiz they participated in and uses the mention of a book to highlight the surprising results they encountered.
I saw your Civil War Faceoff quiz, the score at the end left me speechless.' Just like the best-selling book by Michael Nolles.
Dereliction of duty
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Buzz Patterson, a guest, talks about his book 'Dereliction of Duty,' noting its success as a New York Times bestseller and its enduring popularity 21 years after its publication.
I retired from the Air Force in 2001 and became a pilot for Delta Airlines, writing a book called 'Dereliction of Duty' which was a New York Times bestseller. Surprisingly, 21 years later, it's still doing pretty well.
Hillbilly Elegy
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The podcast host discusses J.D. Vance as an interesting choice for VP, highlighting that many Americans are familiar with him due to his book, 'Hillbilly Elegy', which has significantly influenced public perception.
I mean, I think J.D. Vance is such an interesting pick, partially because so many Americans know him from Hillbilly Elegy, which had a profound impact on the American public.
Bible
In the episode, one of the speakers references Genesis 6:3, discussing the biblical assertion that God limited human lifespan to 120 years right before the flood, while also sharing insights from scientific research on human longevity.
Genesis 6:3 says, 'God right before the flood put a cap of 120 years on us.' My understanding from cursory scientific review is that the average human being has a potential lifespan of 190 years before absolute collapse.
Lord of Flies
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During the discussion, a participant references the book Lord of the Flies to explore themes of human nature and how societal factors can influence behavior, particularly in isolated groups.
Is it in society, or does society make him an animal? It's like Lord of the Flies. It would be a really interesting thing.
Hillbilly Elegy
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The speaker refers to J.D. Vance's book, 'Hillbilly Elegy', discussing its connection to his life experiences and hardships, hinting that it's a notable and impactful narrative.
JD Vance, I mean, you know, read his book, watch the movie, it connects. He had a tough life.
The fourth turning
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During the podcast, the hosts are exploring a generational theory that suggests a significant conflict reoccurs every 80 years, and they make reference to the book 'The Fourth Turning', which is authored by William Strauss and Neil Howe.
Well, no, World War I and World War II were only... it's the generational theory, the fourth turning.
The devil's chessboard
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RFK Jr. refers to the book 'The Devil's Chessboard', a best-selling biography of Allen Dulles authored by David Talbot. This mention arises in the context of discussing the potential CIA involvement in his uncle's assassination.
Yeah, and then there's another CIA historian who wrote a best-selling biography of Allen Dulles, called The Devil's Chessboard. He wrote a book about the involvement of the CIA in the assassinations, called Brothers.
Romeo and Juliet
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RFK Jr. mentions a book titled 'Brothers' by historian David Talbot. This book discusses the CIA's involvement in various assassinations. The mention comes right after discussing another book, 'The Devil's Chessboard', and identifies Talbot as the founder of Salon.
Yeah, and then there's another CIA historian who wrote a best-selling biography of Allen Dulles, called The Devil's Chessboard. He wrote a book about the involvement of the CIA in the assassinations, called Brothers. He's an historian named David Talbot; he was the founder of Salon.
Πολιτικά (Politiká)
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During a discussion about international conflict and the issues arising from having too many young men in a society, the host references 'Politics' by Aristotle to illustrate a historical example of a society that excelled in warfare but struggled with maintaining peace.
This was the Sparta problem Aristotle talks about in 'Politics,' where Sparta knew how to wage war.
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
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In this segment, Timcast Media discusses the book 'An Inconvenient Truth' while addressing concerns over climate change. He notes that the book was released in 2006 and argues that the information presented in it has been disproven.
Listen, if you're worried about global warming or climate change, just go watch An Inconvenient Truth; it came out in 2006, everything in it has been proven wrong.
Beyond Order
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In this segment, the host discusses Jordan Peterson's book '12 Rules for Life', highlighting how it provides a framework for understanding the world and addressing personal challenges.
Like it is about framing the way you view the world and giving people this lens from which to approach the challenges they face. What is it? Jordan Peterson's book called '12 Rules for Life'?
A Critique of Pure Tolerance
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In a discussion surrounding the free speech of protesters, the host refers to Herbert Marcuse's paper 'Repressive Tolerance' to illustrate the protester’s actions and the underlying philosophy.
This is a great example of something I've talked about multiple times; Herbert Marcuse wrote a paper called 'Repressive Tolerance,' and what's going on here is emblematic of the ideas in that paper. The idea that you have to shut down other people's speech.
The Book of Galatians
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During a conversation focused on the baptism of a public figure, the "Book of Galatians" was referenced in relation to spiritual growth and concepts of enlightenment as found in biblical text.
He noted the Book of Galatians that remarks on enlightenment and cited other philosophies about enlightenment and the afterlife. He also acknowledged that some may respond cynically to his interest in Christianity but explained it as meaning deteriorates in the modern world.
No Going Back
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In this segment, Tim Pool discusses a tweet by Kristi Noem in which she promotes her book 'No Going Back', emphasizing the provocative nature of its claims.
If you want more real, honest, and politically incorrect stories that'll have the media gasping, pre-order No Going Back.
Les damnés de la terre
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Tim Pool references Frantz Fanon's book 'The Wretched of the Earth' while addressing the themes of decolonization and violence in universities. He uses the book as an example of the theories being promoted in academic circles.
This is like Frantz Fanon in 'The Wretched of the Earth' or whatever he wrote—decolonization is always violent; it's fundamentally violent.
The sorrows of empire
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Dennis Kucinich refers to Chalmers Johnson's book, 'The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic', during the Timcast IRL podcast episode titled, 'GOP BETRAYS Voters ,Congress Approves FISA WARRANTLESS Spying w/Dennis Kucinich | Timcast IRL'. He highlights it as a crucial source for understanding issues related to government overreach, militarism, and secrecy.
This is from a book called 'The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic' by Chalmers Johnson, who was also the author of 'Blowback'. Listen to this; this is something I look at often, and I wanted to share it with you, Tim.
Blowback
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During the podcast, Dennis Kucinich highlights Chalmers Johnson's book, 'Blowback', while also referencing another of Johnson's works, 'The Sorrows of Empire'. He expresses that this material is something he often considers and wishes to share.
This is from a book called 'The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic' by Chalmers Johnson, who was also the author of 'Blowback'. Listen to this; this is something I look at often, and I wanted to share it with you, Tim.
Commentaries on the laws of England
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The host references Blackstone's influential legal writings, specifically highlighting his formulation alongside notable quotes from the founding fathers. The mention emphasizes a contrast between historical wisdom and contemporary discussions, suggesting a perceived dilution of serious discourse in modern times.
It's kind of crazy because like we get left behind these great quotes from the founding fathers and like Blackstone's formulation, and then Benjamin Franklin says, 'No, it should be that when 100 guilty persons escape, it is better that 100 guilty persons escape than one innocent person suffer.' And we're like, wow, thought-provoking, brilliant.
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In this segment, the host emphasizes the importance of the book 'The Three-Body Problem,' advocating that its introduction should be essential viewing in educational settings. The discussion highlights its relevance in understanding themes of totalitarianism.
I believe the introduction to the 'Three-Body Problem' should be required viewing in schools; kids should definitely watch it.
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The discussion references the book 'The Three-Body Problem' to give context for a video clip, illustrating a scenario where a physics professor is belittled for his scientific beliefs. This serves to underline themes of societal control and the rejection of intellectualism.
I'm only going to show a quick couple of seconds because I thought it was colorized footage of the show 'Three-Body Problem.' In the show, they depict a physics professor in a dunce cap on stage while he's being screamed at and told to reject science.
Архипелаг ГУЛАГ
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During a discussion about gulags, the hosts mention they will not delve into the specific conditions of these prisons, as Alexander Solzhenitsyn's 'Gulag Archipelago' is already a well-known work that addresses those issues. Instead, the conversation shifts to the origins and historical context that led to the establishment of the gulags.
Speaking of gulags, in your new book, 'Inhumans,' do you get into the stuff that was going on in the gulags? Or are you talking more about the conditions that led up to putting people in them? It is more focused because we're not going to reinvent the wheel; writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn's 'Gulag Archipelago' is out there.
The fourth turning
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The host discusses a significant point made in Neil Howe's book 'The Fourth Turning' regarding how political narratives might be manipulated if a war breaks out, suggesting that supporters of Trump could face severe backlash and demonization.
Or the worst part if it, and this is something that even Neil Howell got into in 'The Fourth Turning,' is that the new version of it was that if a war starts and then there's a provocation in the US or Ukraine or somewhere in Europe and somehow it gets blamed on Trump, and it gets blamed on MAGA, and somehow there's some connection to Trump, then all of a sudden it's like you're on the side of Hitler.
Bible
Tim Pool and his guests are engaging in a discussion about the 'end times' and specifically referencing the Book of Revelations. They ponder whether they are currently experiencing the events prophesized in Revelations and reflect on its implications, placing their conversation within a broader context of biblical prophecy.
I just hope we don't live through Revelations, man, come on, don't do this. We are in Revelations right now, that's what the internet is, it's kind of part of that tool of revealing.
Trump
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The podcast host Tim discusses Trump's book, referencing an interview where Trump reflects on his meetings with Netanyahu and Abbas, indicating his positive feelings towards Abbas during that time.
I mean, and Trump tried to do that; there's a great clip of Trump after he was out of office; he’s being interviewed for his book, and he's talking about meeting Netanyahu and Abbas, the head of the PLO in the West Bank, and he says very candidly, he says, you know, I got a really good feeling about Abbas; he was kind of like a father figure, and I really got the sense he wanted to work out a deal.
The bell curve
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In this segment, Tim discusses how AI might respond to a request for a synopsis of 'The Bell Curve' by Charles Murray, highlighting the challenges posed by the book's controversial ideas about race and intelligence, which could lead to bias in AI algorithms.
Yeah, so you'll try to — you need to be able to ask it a question and have it give you the answers, but instead, you know, the one example people like to use is asking it to, uh, give you a synopsis for Charles Murray's book, The Bell Curve.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
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The podcast host Tim mentions Tom Woods' recently released book, which is a compilation of his newsletters from the beginning of the pandemic, offering real-time debunking of the narratives of the era. The book represents the experience of the early pandemic days.
If you want a really bizarre experience, check out Tom Woods' new book. It came out a few months ago, and Tom Woods was debunking this in real time with his newsletters starting in March of 2020.
1984
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In this episode, Tim Pool encourages the audience to read '1984' by George Orwell and also look into the story of Bernie Goetz, linking these discussions to broader themes of societal change and individual values.
I think everybody should read 1984 and read about Bernie Goetz. I’m just looking at Wikipedia right now; I’ve known about it passively; I’ve never really looked into it.