Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tim Pool

Discover the career path of Tim Pool, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tim Pool is an American right-wing political commentator, podcast host, and media personality. He gained initial recognition for live streaming the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011. He subsequently worked for Vice Media and Fusion TV before transitioning to YouTube and other online platforms, where he produces and distributes his content, primarily focusing on political and social commentary.

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September 20, 2011: Joining Occupy Wall Street

On September 20, 2011, Tim Pool joined the Occupy Wall Street protestors and subsequently co-founded the media company The Other 99 with Henry Ferry.

November 2011: Live Streaming Eviction from Zuccotti Park

In mid-November 2011, Tim Pool broadcast live streams, including one that lasted 21 hours, of Occupy Wall Street's eviction from Zuccotti Park.

2011: Live Streaming Occupy Wall Street

In 2011, Tim Pool became known for live streaming the Occupy Wall Street protests.

2011: Anti-Authoritarian Stance Before Occupy Wall Street

Prior to Occupy Wall Street in 2011, Tim Pool often described himself as anti-authoritarian and "pro-transparency," but not particularly political, signaling an early inclination towards challenging established systems.

March 2012: Nominated as a Time 100 Personality

In March 2012, Tim Pool was nominated as a Time 100 personality for his importance to the Occupy movement, dubbed by Time as "the eyes of the movement".

2012: Instrumental Video Evidence and Detention at NoNATO Protests

In 2012, Tim Pool's video taken during the protests was instrumental evidence in the acquittal of photographer Alexander Arbuckle. Also in 2012, While covering the NoNATO protests at the Chicago summit, Pool and four others were pulled over by a dozen Chicago police officers in unmarked vehicles. The group was removed from the vehicle at gunpoint, questioned, and detained for ten minutes.

April 2013: Receiving a Shorty Award

In April 2013, Tim Pool received a Shorty Award in the "Best Journalist in Social Media" category.

2014: Covering Protests in Ukraine

From 2013 to 2014, while working for Vice, Tim Pool covered and live streamed the mass protests in Ukraine that led to the collapse of the Yanukovych government.

2014: Launch of Tagg.ly Mobile App

In 2014, Tim Pool helped launch Tagg.ly, a mobile app that watermarks photos, motivated by experiences of others using his photographs without attribution.

2014: Joining Fusion TV

In 2014, Tim Pool joined Fusion TV as Director of Media Innovation and Senior Correspondent.

2014: Joining Vice Media and Fusion TV

In 2014, Tim Pool joined Vice Media and Fusion TV.

November 2017: Creation of Timcast News YouTube Channel

In November 2017, Tim Pool created his second YouTube channel, Timcast News.

July 2019: Participation in White House Event

In July 2019, Tim Pool participated in a White House event hosting right-wing internet personalities, with some outlets describing him as a spreader of a conspiracy theory about the murder of Seth Rich.

July 2019: Contradictory Descriptions in Vice Articles

In July 2019, a Vice article described Tim Pool as a "right-wing media figure," while another Vice article during the same month characterized him as "lefty" and "progressive," highlighting conflicting perceptions of his political alignment.

2019: Appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience

In 2019, Tim Pool appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, where he discussed censorship and Twitter policies, sparking controversy.

2019: Co-founding Subverse

In 2019, Tim Pool co-founded the news company Subverse, later renamed SCNR, which raised $1 million in 22 hours via regulation crowdfunding.

2019: Self-Description as Centrist and Criticism of Mainstream Media

In 2019, Tim Pool described himself as a centrist or "center libertarian left," rejecting the traditional left-right political spectrum. He divided the public into those who are "discerning" and "skeptical" of mainstream media, which he considered intertwined with left-wing politics, and those who are "undiscerning" and "uninitiated."

August 24, 2020: Endorsement of Donald Trump

On August 24, 2020, Tim Pool publicly announced his support for Donald Trump in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, stating he felt alienated by perceived changes in the modern left.

2021: Operating YouTube Channels

As of 2021, Tim Pool operates six YouTube channels, including Timcast and Tim Pool for daily political commentary, and a third for his podcast Timcast IRL.

2021: SPLC's Description of Pool

In 2021, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) described Tim Pool as a "pro-Trump social media personality" who "uses his YouTube show to showcase far-right extremists."

2022: NBC News' Characterization of Pool

In 2022, NBC News referred to Tim Pool as a "right-wing influencer", indicating his growing association with right-wing political perspectives in mainstream media.

2023: Media Characterization of Pool's Podcast and Political Stance

In 2023, BBC News stated Tim Pool's podcasts "cover right-wing talking points and conspiracy theories." The New York Times described Pool's podcast as "extreme right-wing", and Pool himself as "right-wing" and a "provocateur."

2024: Le Monde's Description of Pool

In 2024, Le Monde described Tim Pool as a "star influencer" of the "American far right", further solidifying his public image as a prominent figure within the conservative political sphere.

2024: Criticism of Ukraine Aid and Support for Trump

In 2024, Tim Pool criticized aid to Ukraine, calling the country "one of the greatest enemies of our nation" after allegations surfaced about Ukrainian involvement in the Nord Stream pipelines sabotage. He also supported Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election.

April 2025: Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

In April 2025, Tim Pool was among a group of podcasters who met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Blair House in Washington D.C., as part of an effort to counter anti-Israel sentiments within right-wing media circles.