Timcast IRL Episode Summary
Title: Democrats Launch DESPERATE MILLION Dollar Bid To Find "Liberal Joe Rogan" Project SAM w/ Steve Baker
Release Date: May 28, 2025
Host: Tim Pool
Guests: Steve Baker, A Lot Eliyahu (White House Correspondent), Phil Labonte (Lead Singer of A Day to Remember)

Introduction to Project SAM

[00:00] Tim Pool:
Tim Pool opens the episode by criticizing the Democratic Party's Project SAM (Strategic Plan to Speak with American Men), highlighting their $20 million investment aimed at understanding and communicating with American men—a demographic they allegedly struggle to engage. Pool mockingly refers to their attempt to create a "liberal Joe Rogan," suggesting that Democrats are out of touch with working-class men.

"Democrats are spending $20 million on a project to learn how to talk to men because they don't know how. I'm loving this." ([00:00])

Democrats' Strategy to Engage Men

[05:54] Derek Thompson (Quoted by Tim Pool):
Tim Pool cites a proposal from Derek Thompson of The Atlantic, who suggests that Democrats should create non-political "men's health sleeper cell" podcasts. The idea is to build trust and, at a crucial moment, subtly encourage listeners to vote Democrat—an approach Pool criticizes as manipulative and ineffective.

"Just create a bunch of health podcasts and then trick people at the very last minute into voting Democrat." ([07:31])

Analysis of Democratic Policies and Appeal

[07:43] Steve Baker:
Steve Baker discusses how Democrats are attempting to align with Republican rhetoric covertly, running as Republicans in states like Texas while remaining Democrats in disguise within the state legislature. This strategy underscores the Democrats' commitment to their policies, which Pool argues are out of touch with the average voter.

Media Landscape and Fox News Ratings

[24:07] Tim Pool:
Pool delves into the declining ratings of major cable networks, highlighting the decreasing viewership of shows like "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" and comparing them to his own platform, Timcast IRL, which he claims garners significantly higher viewership in the key demographic.

"With all due respect, I'm a fan of the Five. How are they gonna pay this guy $5 million a year if he's pulling in only 300k per episode?" ([30:22])

Influence of Big Pharma on Media

[33:37] Tim Pool:
A significant portion of the discussion centers on the influence of pharmaceutical companies on mainstream media. Pool argues that Big Pharma funds cable news networks to secure favorable policies from Democratic politicians, thereby controlling the narrative and suppressing dissenting voices.

"Pharmaceutical companies are gonna make contributions when and where they can. They're gonna prop up corporate news outlets." ([34:40])

Jordan Peterson's Controversial Appearance on Jubilee

[78:22] Tim Pool:
The episode critiques Jordan Peterson's recent appearance on Jubilee's "One Christian vs. 20 Atheists" debate. Pool and his guests express disappointment in Peterson's performance, noting his inability to clearly identify as a Christian, which muddles the debate's purpose and undermines his previously respected stance on free speech and rational discourse.

"Jordan Peterson is getting ragged on because he kept doing semantic games. He was being precise, but it didn’t serve the debate." ([90:23])

Policy Discussions: Attracting Young Men to the Democratic Party

[21:08] Tim Pool:
The conversation shifts to strategies for Democrats to win back young male voters. Pool suggests that Democrats need to adopt policies that resonate with working-class men, such as securing borders and protecting jobs from foreign competition, rather than focusing on progressive social issues that may alienate this demographic.

"If Democrats started to bring men in and let them speak, it would create social pressures where more women would move over to their line of thinking." ([22:57])

Listener Interactions and Q&A

[98:28] Tim Pool:
In the listener chat segment, contributors discuss various topics, including civil rights violations, the portrayal of homosexuality in media, and tax system reforms. Pool addresses these interactions by providing his perspectives and encouraging audience engagement through platforms like Rumble.

Conclusion

[122:10] Tim Pool:
Tim Pool wraps up the episode by reiterating his main points: Democrats' misguided efforts to engage men through Project SAM, the detrimental influence of Big Pharma on media narratives, and the need for genuine policy reforms to attract working-class voters. He also promotes upcoming content and sponsors, maintaining the episode's focus on political analysis and media critique.

Notable Quotes:

• "Democrats are spending $20 million on a project to learn how to talk to men because they don't know how." — Tim Pool ([00:00])

• "Just create a bunch of health podcasts and then trick people at the very last minute into voting Democrat." — Derek Thompson, as quoted by Tim Pool ([07:31])

• "Pharmaceutical companies are gonna make contributions when and where they can. They're gonna prop up corporate news outlets." — Tim Pool ([34:40])

• "Jordan Peterson is getting ragged on because he kept doing semantic games. He was being precise, but it didn’t serve the debate." — Tim Pool ([90:23])

This summary encapsulates the main discussions and insights from the episode, providing a comprehensive overview for those who haven't listened. It highlights Tim Pool's critical stance on Democratic strategies, media influence, and policy directions, supplemented with guest contributions and notable quotes.