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 and podcast host. He gained initial recognition for live streaming the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011. He subsequently worked for Vice Media and Fusion TV before focusing on YouTube and other online platforms, where he continues to produce content and commentary.

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September 20, 2011: Joins Occupy Wall Street Protests

On September 20, 2011, Tim Pool joined the Occupy Wall Street protestors in New York City. He then met Henry Ferry and founded The Other 99 media company. Pool also began live-streaming the protests using his cell phone, quickly taking on an on-camera role, and used a modified Parrot AR.Drone for aerial surveillance, calling the system DroneStream.

November 2011: Broadcasts Occupy Wall Street Eviction

In November 2011, Tim Pool broadcast live streams, one of which reached 21 hours, of Occupy Wall Street's eviction from Zuccotti Park. His use of live streaming and aerial drones raised questions about potential counterproductive surveillance.

2011: Live Streaming Occupy Wall Street Protests

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

2011: Pre-Occupy Wall Street Views

Prior to the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011, Tim Pool described himself as anti-authoritarian and "pro-transparency", but not very political.

March 2012: Nominated as a Time 100 Personality

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

2012: Video Used in Arbuckle Acquittal and Detainment at NoNATO Protest

In 2012, Tim Pool's video during the Occupy Wall Street protests was instrumental evidence in the acquittal of photographer Alexander Arbuckle. Later in 2012, while covering the NoNATO protests at the Chicago summit, Pool and his group were detained by Chicago police officers.

April 2013: Received a Shorty Award

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

2014: Covered 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: Helped Launch Tagg.ly

In 2014, Tim Pool helped launch Tagg.ly, a mobile app that watermarks photos to ensure attribution, stemming from his own experiences with photo usage without permission.

2014: Joins Fusion TV

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

2014: Joins Vice Media and Fusion TV

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

2016: Covered Milwaukee Riots

In 2016, Tim Pool covered the Milwaukee riots, but stopped reporting due to perceived escalating "racial tensions."

February 2017: Investigates 'No-Go Zones' in Sweden

In February 2017, Tim Pool traveled to Sweden to investigate claims of "no-go zones" and problems with refugees, after Donald Trump alluded to crimes related to immigration in Sweden. While there, he disputed claims that migrant suburbs of Malmö and Stockholm were crime-ridden. While filming in Rinkeby, Pool alleged he had to be escorted by police due to threats, which Swedish police disputed.

November 2017: Created Timcast News YouTube Channel

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

July 2019: Attends White House Event

In July 2019, Tim Pool was invited to a White House event hosting right-wing internet personalities. Some news outlets described Pool as a spreader of a conspiracy theory about the murder of Seth Rich.

July 2019: Conflicting Descriptions of Pool's Political Alignment

In July 2019, a Vice article described Tim Pool as a "right-wing media figure," while another Vice article from the same month called him "lefty" and "progressive." Politico also noted in 2019 that while Pool identifies as a pro-Bernie Sanders social liberal, his views on issues like social media bias and immigration often align with conservatives.

2019: Co-founded 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/Libertarian

In 2019, Tim Pool described himself as a centrist or "center libertarian left", rejecting the traditional left-right political paradigm. He categorized the public based on their skepticism towards mainstream media, which he sees as intertwined with left-wing politics. He also criticized anti-fascist protestors and progressive social justice movements during 2019.

2019: Appears on The Joe Rogan Experience

In 2019, Tim Pool was invited onto The Joe Rogan Experience to discuss Twitter censorship policies, particularly the banning of Milo Yiannopoulos. He argued that Twitter's rules against misgendering transgender users are ideological, but Gadde maintained that Twitter is a free speech platform where punishments are based on consistently-applied harassment guidelines.

August 24, 2020: Pool Announces Support for Donald Trump

On August 24, 2020, Tim Pool publicly announced his support for Donald Trump in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, citing alienation from changes he perceived within the modern left.

October 2020: Start of Timcast IRL Revenue Tracking

From October 2020, Timcast IRL began generating revenue. In May 2022, it was estimated the channel generated $65,824.86 in non-advertising revenue for YouTube across 100 videos from October 2020 to November 2021.

January 2021: Fired Molli and Castoro from SCNR

In January 2021, Tim Pool fired Emily Molli and Rocco Castoro from Subverse (SCNR).

June 2021: Interview with Yeonmi Park

In June 2021, Tim Pool interviewed North Korean defector Yeonmi Park on his podcast. Park's claims about North Korea were later found to be fabricated.

November 2021: End of Timcast IRL Revenue Tracking Period

November 2021 marks the end of a period from October 2020 for which Timcast IRL revenue was tracked. It was estimated the channel generated $65,824.86 in non-advertising revenue for YouTube across 100 videos from October 2020 to November 2021.

2021: Operates Six YouTube Channels

As of 2021, Tim Pool operates six YouTube channels, including Timcast and Tim Pool, featuring daily political commentary.

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.

May 2022: Timcast IRL Revenue Estimated

In May 2022, it was estimated that Timcast IRL generated $65,824.86 in non-advertising revenue for YouTube across 100 videos on the Timcast IRL channel from October 2020 to November 2021.

September 2022: "Only Ever Wanted" Reached No. 2 on Global iTunes Chart

In September 2022, Tim Pool collaborated with Pete Parada to release the single "Only Ever Wanted", which reached the No. 2 spot on the global iTunes chart and was the most downloaded single on the Billboard charts in Alternative Digital Song Sales.

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November 2022: Interview with Kanye West

In November 2022, Tim Pool interviewed Kanye West on Timcast IRL. During the interview, West made antisemitic statements, and West and his advisors walked out after Pool disagreed with West's comments.

2022: NBC News labels Pool a Right-Wing Influencer

In 2022, NBC News referred to Tim Pool as a "right-wing influencer".

2023: Media Outlets Characterize Pool's Content and Stance

In 2023, BBC News stated Tim Pool's podcasts cover right-wing talking points and conspiracy theories. The New York Times in 2023 described Pool's podcast as "extreme right-wing", and Pool himself as "right-wing" and a "provocateur". An article in the Journal of Quantitative Description also described Pool as "extreme right" in 2023.

2024: Le Monde Describes Pool as Star Influencer of the American Far Right

In 2024, Le Monde described Tim Pool as a "star influencer" of the "American far right".

2024: Criticism of Aid to Ukraine and Support for Trump

In 2024, Tim Pool criticized aid to Ukraine as a provocation against Russia, and called Ukraine "one of the greatest enemies of our nation" after allegations of Ukrainian involvement in the Nord Stream pipelines sabotage. He also supported Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election.