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April 29, 2026

Tim Heidecker Bashes Comedians Performing At LA’s Famed ‘Comedy Store,’ Says New Infowars Will Feature ‘Progressive’ Trans Comics

Former Adult Swim star says new Infowars will be 'Certainly a place for comedically left-of-center, outsider, individual — I don’t want to say political, but progressive — experimenting.'

Tim Heidecker Bashes Comedians Performing At LA’s Famed ‘Comedy Store,’ Says New Infowars Will Feature ‘Progressive’ Trans Comics

TL;DR

  • Tim Heidecker plans to transform Infowars into a platform for progressive, experimental comedy.
  • The new Infowars will aim to attract creators from Adult Swim and Comedy Central.
  • Heidecker specifically mentioned a desire to feature transgender comedians.
  • He criticized mainstream stand-up comedy and conspiracy podcasts.
  • Heidecker and Ben Collins believe comedy is not currently in a dangerous phase, despite potential consequences for speech.
  • Heidecker acknowledged the name 'Infowars' is funny and has a story, but admitted he doesn't know what the term means.
  • Collins sees 'Infowars' as relevant to the current 'information war' on a global scale.
  • Heidecker refused to discuss his past contentions with comedian Sam Hyde.
  • The long-term plan is to produce original content under the Infowars brand that may eventually detach from its original satirical purpose.

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