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Tim Pool Reveals He Makes Less Money Running Timcast Due to Tax System

Name: Tim Pool Reveals He Makes Less Money Running Timcast Due to Tax System
Uploaded: 2026-06-12T03:03:00+00:00
Description: Pool disclosed that his show Timcast IRL is a financial loss for him personally, partly due to progressive tax rates that disincentivize working extra hours. He argued that proposals to 'tax the rich' primarily hurt small business owners earning a few hundred thousand rather than billionaires, and that the current system actively discourages him from expanding operations or working longer hours.

Timcast IRL · US National Mall VANDALIZED With 8647 Just Before America 250 w/ Jeremiah Hicks & Brian Shapiro · June 12, 2026

Timcast IRL

US National Mall VANDALIZED With 8647 Just Before America 250 w/ Jeremiah Hicks & Brian Shapiro

"When they say we should tax the rich more, they're telling the majority of wealthy business owners, if you work more hours, you will make less money. Timcast IRL costs me money personally. I would make more money if I did not do it. And a component of that is the tax system."

Pool disclosed that his show Timcast IRL is a financial loss for him personally, partly due to progressive tax rates that disincentivize working extra hours. He argued that proposals to 'tax the rich' primarily hurt small business owners earning a few hundred thousand rather than billionaires, and that the current system actively discourages him from expanding operations or working longer hours.

About this episode

On this episode of Timcast IRL, host Tim Pool was joined by pastor and content creator Jeremiah Hicks, political commentator Bryan Shapiro, and All That Remains frontman Phil Labonte for a heated debate spanning Iran war motivations, DEI policies, Trump's health, and abortion. The most explosive claim came from Pool himself, who laid out a detailed theory that Trump is intentionally prolonging the Iran war to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, thereby cutting China off from 40-50% of its oil imports and positioning the US as the dominant global energy exporter. Pool argued the US armada was positioned before Israeli strikes, Trump keeps yo-yoing on peace deals deliberately, and civilian infrastructure bombing demonstrates capability to end the war overnight if desired. Shapiro countered that Trump is simply a puppet to Netanyahu, pointing out Obama and Biden resisted similar pressure. The conversation exploded over whether Comey's "8647" seashell message constituted a credible threat, with Pool arguing Comey's history with the Steele dossier gives the statement weight, while Shapiro dismissed it as political prosecution. Sharp exchanges erupted over Charlie Kirk's legacy following his assassination, with Pool condemning AOC for echoing the killer's "spreading hate" justification while Shapiro defended her right to criticize. Pool made a personal revelation that Timcast IRL loses him money due to progressive tax rates that punish extra work hours, using it to argue against "tax the rich" proposals. The group clashed over Trump's cognitive health, DEI airline pilot training standards, and whether pharmaceutical companies deliberately withhold disease cures. Hicks sparked controversy by calling abortion the "most racist" Democratic policy, citing Margaret Sanger quotes and the 13/40 abortion statistic. The episode devolved into rapid-fire personal attacks and Trump grievances, with Shapiro repeatedly bringing up sexual assault allegations while the panel accused him of Trump Derangement Syndrome.

Key takeaways

Pool claimed Trump deliberately keeps Strait of Hormuz closed to cut China from 50% of oil, reframe global energy around US exports.
Shapiro alleged US Tomahawk missile killed 175+ Iranian school children, Trump blamed Iran despite knowing only US has Tomahawks.
Pool revealed Timcast IRL loses him money personally due to tax system punishing extra work hours for business owners.
Shapiro accused Trump of being Netanyahu's puppet on Iran war, contrasting with Obama and Biden resisting similar pressure.
Hicks called abortion most racist Democratic policy, citing Margaret Sanger quotes and 40% of abortions being Black babies.
Panel debated whether Comey's 8647 seashells constitute credible threat given his Steele dossier history and political connections.
Pool argued AOC echoed Charlie Kirk assassin's justification by condemning Kirk for spreading hate immediately after his death.