Roaming Reigns

Hello everybody. This is part two of my introspective and somber look back at the tragic events of August 3, 2019. I took a while to post this because of time constraints with work, distractions, and a bout with some depression and those same ol' black clouds rolling by. Regardless, here is the final half of this two parter, recorded at a second local library.  I look back at the loss of life, the way things are changing in the city after the fact, and pay respects to the dearly departed.  New developments have come out since I first recorded this in September, as it is now late October. Not a regular upbeat or disjointed and jokey episode, this one takes a look at the reality we're now living in this country, and even in this city as a Mexican American in El Paso, TX in 2019. This is just my experience and my take on it. Not much more to say. Thank you for listening, thank you for sticking with me, and next week or so I will release two episodes, one of them will be the first ever Roaming Reignz Halloween episode. The next episode will be a snapshot of a happy and hopeful me. And now, when reality sets in, you will get to hear a normal Roman again. Sorry for all the roaming I've been doing. I still LOVE doing this and I still appreciate anyone that listens! EL PASO REMAINS STRONG! FOREVER! Support the podcast, find me on Twitter at @RoamingReignz. I'm on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And all over. Not SoundCLoud. ANy artists or musicians want to submit art or pimp anything out, reach out to [email protected] Until then, AL RATO! PEACE! BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER.

As most of you know, on the morning of Saturday August 3rd, 2019, a senseless, unspeakable act of violence and Hispanophobia was committed at a Walmart Supercenter here in my hometown of El Paso, TX. Most of you watched the news and saw the horrible tragedy unfurl and become untangled before our eyes. I'm doing a two part episode about the events, not to delve into the shooter or his motives, or to go in depth about the politics or agendas that this brings up. My interest is in telling my personal account of the day as it unfolded, and also to pay respect to all the people who's lives were taken from them that day. This is away to honor them, and their families, even if  didn't know any of the victims on a personal level. I am dedicating two episodes to this incident, not out of sensationalism, but because I love my home town. I love EL PASO, in my own unique way. I grew up here, I live here, and I have experienced a lot (even outside of El Paso) but I consider this home.  Thank you to everyone that donated time, money, blood, sweat, tears, anything in the wake of this horrible tragedy. I'm just one guy, living in this city, somewhat distanced from the tragedy but it affected me just the same. I want to delve into that, and I want to share thoughts, not agendas or political views or that bs about this tragedy. I want to talk about people, and my family, and what it was like to experience one of the saddest/darkest days this city has ever known. There's no music in this one. it just opens cold. I want to invite everyone to donate to the El Paso Community Foundation if you still can, or  donate blood even if you aren't in El Paso. It's just one of many things we can do on a daily basis, it's the right thing to do. I'm trying to show that despite this senseless act of violence on people, this city is tough. We don't crack, we don't break, we don't crumble. I won't stop going out, working., living my life, or living in fear even after this incident. We will always remember this dark day and the lives the people that were lost,but we are forever strong in EL CHUCO. The logo belongs to @vivalamocha, and isn't used for monetary gain. It's just to show that I have solidarity with this city and it's artists and creative people. I make no money from this. I only wish to share what it's like to live as a dude in one of the most awesome, coolest cities in the world. I conclude this little episode summary reminding people to be kind to each other, BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER, hug and kiss loved ones, tell them how you feel, because life is precious and short. An anthropology professor once told us life is nasty, brutish, and short. I never agreed with the first two adjectives, but the third one I did. Life is short, we should be living, and not live afraid. Whatever you think is a problem in your life, reach out, and there is away to resolve it. Don't fall into pits of despair or hate or bigotry man. We're all just people. People in a neighborhood, in a town, in a city, in a country, on a hemisphere , on a planet. We are all just people. Peace.                                  

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of STALE AIR......NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO.....with ME, ROMAN! haha jk This is a brand new episode of Roaming Reginz that was recorded on July 19, 2019. Ten days before I started a new chapter of my life. That's RIGHT, I AM YOB! I won't give any details because stalkers gonna stalk haha It happened to be two weeks prior to a HORRIBLE tragedy that befell my beautiful home town of EL PASO. I am EL PASO STRONG, and I will do a very special episode talking about this very soon. Since then I've tried to move on and heal along with the city, and I've also gone on more adventures. But more on that in the coming weeks! I am excited to share some new things with everyone, but for now enjoy this blast from almost a month past, where I am hopeful, optimistic, talk about job interviews and my crazy tumultuous summer that isn't over. Talk about books, comics, reading, wrestling, movies. I sound very relaxed in this episode. It's a pleasure to be able to podcast and share my thoughts and feelings with the world, I never want it to end. Even if you don't know me, you can always tweet at @RoamingReignz podcast on twitter or email original music, art, etc, to [email protected] Thanks for listening and thanks for the support. Bit of 311 beginning and end. Groovy stuff. Just listen and enjoy! Life is beautiful! LATERZ! EFF SOUNDCLOUD! "D'ya wanna do my podcaust?" STAY EL PASO STRONG. PEACE!

It's been a while........Haha Aaron Lewis don't sue me! It's been a long time. About 3 months since the cursed episode 13. Lots of things have happened since then. I forget when I recorded this, but I think I mention it in the opening. It was at least June when I fired up the mic. Anyway, new developments are discussed from about a month ago (New NEW developments forthcoming! NEW SHIT HAS COME TO LIGHT, MAN!) Without mincing words, I kick off with the fabled origin of the Brit voice, or at least shed more light into it. I'm surprisingly upbeat and optimistic in this one. Caffeine for the win! Reddit is mentioned, post relationship aftermaths are discussed and ruminated over. I may or may not sound congested. It was early summer and the ceiling fan was running at 100%. I discuss movies, books, the library (HINT HINT). I mention movies I've watched, ones I can't wait to see, and which I have probably watched since then. I also bring up rasslin' as per usual, but mostly my thoughts and feelings. I burn some bridges with old employers, and aspire to new heights. I discuss mental health, what I do to keep the demons at bay, and that includes recording my thoughts and sharing them with the masses. As I write this I am optimistic about the future, and I will also be recording another episode this week to catch everyone up to speed, anyone that cares. Fuck SOUNDCLOUD, fuck my old employer (listen to find out!). I may also mention some podcasts I enjoy! @RoamingReignz on the tweet machine, Roaming Reignz on SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PODCASTS, APPLE MUSIC, etc. Anyone want to submit music, songs, art, poetry, etc for my podcast get at me through the podcast twitter or [email protected]. It's 100 F outside in West Texas, so I must bid you adieu. Comments, concerns, complaints, feedback always welcome! Welcome to your tape.......wait that's that show. Welcome to the thoughts roaming around in my brain! AL RATO! (Yes the CHUD in the picture with the mic and cigarette is me.)

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm BACK! I'm alive! I actually recorded and uploaded this episode last Saturday but due to some Ingmar Bergman, Hour of the Wolf style crazy Saturday night, I accidentally deleted the episode. Some people are real Impractical Jokers out there! Haha Anyway, I am back and I am alive, yay me! Lots of things have happened since I last recorded on that fateful day January 19th, 2019. It is now April 09, 2019 and I am re-upping this episode, episode 14 from a local public library! I KNOW, right? God bless America! Anyway, I think I might use the library to record more episodes, either alone or with guests. Yes, I need guests! Anyone wanna be on just shoot me an email or tweet or on UGH..."the Gram". Anyway, I talk about huge earth shattering changes I've gone through. Some you guys will guess, some of you will have NO idea so this might shatter your world Doctor Strange style. Anyway, I'm ok for the most part. I'm hungry af rn as I write this. But all will be revealed in due time. I get really personal, or as personal as I've ever been on this episode. Names have been changed to protect the innocent. But it is all here. There's some real raw and vulnerable moments, jokes, there's my usual non linear thoughts in there. The movie, music, and wrestling discussions aren't all up to date. I have seen or will see new movies this week, and also tomorrow is a very special day. Today is NATIONAL UNICORN DAY! I recommend metal albums coming up, discuss rasslin, but that's the usual fare. I also open up about my life, my new station in life, and well you'll see. Maybe I'll open up more in the future. But for now I"m content to get back behind the mic, which I DON'T have with me haha but I shall. This computer is slow af. I shall try to record more regularly now. I hashed and edited this one in ONE evening. Imagine what I can do with the power of the library in my hands?! Anyway, the book end songs ONE person will enjoy besides me. Yes it's that girl from that song from the 80s. 1,2 better not sue! Haha I also talk about tv shows and stuff I've been into! It's kind of a homecoming of sorts. This episode. Only took 4 or 5 years to come full circle I guess. Anyway, any comments, concerns, complaints, or questions can be directed at [email protected], or @RoamingReignz on twitter. Also I shall divulge the gram handle or whatever IF anyone wants to inquire about the show. Still looking for art submissions and thumbnails for the show. Nothing fancy. All are welcome. I need to rep EL PASO MORE, or do something to get local sponsorship. I have gotten back into my Hell Paso Groove. For now I shall say enjoy, and Yes Wednesday is ALSO WORLD UNICORN DAY TO ME! I will be back, I will return. Rest assured. Any feed back is much appreciated. Do I rock do I suck, let me know! I should make a FB page for the show too. Damn you internets! Until, then, Laters!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WELCOME TO THE FIRST ROAMING REIGNS PODCAST OF 2019, 4 MONTHS AFTER THE START OF THE YEAR HAHA. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! LOTS OF THINGS HAVE HAPPENED SINCE THAT ILL FATED JANUARY 19TH, 2019 AFTERNOON WHEN I TRIED TO RECORD EPISODE 13 AND TEMPTED FATE. SO LET'S CALL THIS EPISODE 14! HAHA I DID SAVE THAT CURSED AUDIO FROM THAT DAY AND ONE DAY IT WILL SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY! UNTIL THEN, I EXPLAIN HOW MY WORLD HAS BEEN TURNED UPSIDE DOWN IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS. LOTS OF THINGS HAVE CHANGED, AND I GO INTO DETAIL RIGHT HERE. WELL NOT SO MUCH DETAIL, AS THE NAMES OF ALL THE INVOLVED HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO PROTECT THE INNOCENT. ALSO MY BRAIN DOESN'T WORK IN A LINEAR FASHION. ANYWAY THINGS HAVE CHANGED, BIG CHANGES. SOME GOOD NEWS, SOME BAD NEWS, AND I GO INTO IT ALL. I ALSO BRING MY A-GAME SOUNDING ALIVE AND AWAKE. COFFEE HELPS! THIS ONE IS GONNA BE ONE WORTH LISTENING TO, IF YOU KNOW ME. IF NOT GO BACK AND LISTEN TO THE OLD EPISODES IT'S PRETTY INTERESTING TO SEE OR HEAR ME GET OLD AND CANTANKEROUS. OR JUST MORE CRANKY. JK I GO INTO SOME COMICS, MOVIES, AND RASSLING STUFF TO. PODCASTS AND MUSIC AS WELL. SO IT'S NOT ALL JUST EMO OR PERSONAL STUFF. I ALSO BRING BACK THE VOICES. SOME ARE IN MY HEAD. SOME ARE AN ODE TO PEOPLE, ONE IS JUST TO MAKE ME LAUGH. BIT OF TV SHOW NEWS TOO. RECOMMENDATIONS INSIDE. THE SONG IS BY YOU KNOW WHO FROM THAT YESTERYEAR AND THAT POPULAR NEW NETFLIX SHOW. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR SUBSCRIBE TO ROAMING REIGNS ON SPOTIFY, ANCHOR, ITUNES, OR ANYWHERE YOU GET PODCASTS. NOT SOUNDCLOUD, FUCK SOUNDCLOUD. ONE IS THE LONLIEST NUMBER, BUT ALSO MUSIC, READING, MOVIES, AND PODCASTING SAVE. SHARE AND TELL A FRIEND. CHECK ME OUT ON TWITTER @ROAMINGREIGNZ AND GO FROM THERE. ANYONE WANT TO BE ON EMAIL [email protected] OR TWEET THE SHOW TWITTER. IDEAS COMMENTS QUESTIONS GRIPES. YEP. BRING IT. THIS ONE GETS A LITTLE TOO REAL. LIKE LIFE! ENJOY! ART BY JULIE UNTIL SHE SAYS GFY AND TAKE IT DOWN LOL.