Interview · moment 3 of 22
Introducing Connor McSpadden and the Bard vs. Hero Bit
from Heroism is a Solitary Thing · #85
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2 minGuest
Tim wraps up his survivor/bard riff referencing a heroic Florida shooting victim, then formally introduces guest Connor McSpadden of the Mean Boys podcast, praising his roast comedy skills.
- 3:39Tim questions whether school shooting survivors seem too polished and media-ready, with their Twitter handles and talking points changing within hours.
- 3:57He notes how some survivors appear almost choreographed, as if they're about to break into song, despite claiming to have experienced trauma 72 hours prior.
- 4:14Tim mocks the media performance: a 16-year-old survivor asking the news anchor which camera to look at while immediately pivoting to political messaging.
- 4:38Story about a young Black kid at the Florida shooting who wedged himself against a door and took multiple gunshots to protect others.
- 4:54Tim admits if he were in a school shooting, he wouldn't be the heroic type—he's meant to survive and write a great Facebook status instead.
- 5:05His actual role would be getting on camera to talk about it for the world, using his unique skills as a survivor storyteller.
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