WhenInRome

Roman
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New podcast with a news recap bent from SF party icon Roman! Will recap world/national news, local SF news, and pop culture!

  1. 2D AGO

    WhenInRome Alfonso & Joaquin An Interview Part 2 - Rerun - 0303

    And we are back with another episode from your favorite podcaster Roman! This week I'm bringing you the second half of the interview with Alfonso & Joaquin! Part 2 was just as fun as part 1 I swear! We talk about who is the their favorite porn star to work with and the one the hate the most. Ugh the drama, tea is pipping hot! Stay tuned after the news recap to get into the lives of Alfonso and Joaquin. Visuals Start at: In the news recap we discussing the war in Sudan, how they tryna tell a historically black university not to use this word black in their marketing for black history month, how an 80 yr old who hits and kills 4 people with their car gets only probation, and James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe...is it gauche to ask for money when you have it? In other news we discuss the death of Jesse Jackson and Trump pulling out of Minnesota..hope he used a condom...am I right? Thank you to Mike H for joining us! Remember to Listen, Rate, Share, & Laugh And as always Keep in Sassy San Franciso Related Links ​https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c043753z7w3o​https://www.buzzfeed.com/lily_grossinger/famu-black-history-month-censorship​https://www.ktvu.com/news/woman-accused-wiping-out-entire-family-san-francisco-crash-likely-wont-get-prison-time​https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/funds-van-der-beek-gofundme-154721712.html​https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr0lykl4g4o

    1h 10m

  2. FEB 11

    WhenInRome Alfonso & Joaquin An Interview - Rerun 0302

    And we are back kids and we are dropping my weekly shit talking news session and combining it with a rerun of an older interview. One of your f*****g favorites, the interview with Alfonso & Joaquin..this was a really fun interview full of eye candy but beyond that I felt like I really got to learn a bit about what's it like being a famous porn star, dealing with issues in the scene, handling scene partners, and what comes next in porn for the performers. Check out this interview to get in deep..haha and I mean deep with Alfonso and Joaquin! Visuals start at: 42:11 In the news recap tonight we discuss Wales trying to pass a law to keep politicians from lying, Amazon not paying any damn taxes (pay what you owe!), why the SF ballet is still tryna perform at the Kennedy Center, and Kid Rock and his ability to perform at Turning Point USA when his songs got lyrics talking about children. In other news we discuss the Epstein files and them taking the gay flag of the Stonewall monument! Thank you to Mike H for joining us! Remember to Listen, Rate, Share, & Laugh And as always Keep in Sassy San Franciso Related Links ​https://www.courthousenews.com/wales-moves-to-outlaw-political-lies-in-world-first-bill/​https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/amazons-tax-bill-plunges-gop-182806826.html​https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/thousands-sign-petition-for-sf-ballet-to-cancel-kennedy-center-performance/​https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2026/02/kid-rocks-song-about-loving-underage-girls-resurfaces-ahead-of-tpusa-super-bowl-show.html​https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tampa-bay-students-walk-ice-000433780.html

    42 min

  3. FEB 4

    WhenInRome Season 0301

    WhenInRome Season 3 Opener 0301And we are back everyone and this week is a doozy.  We have some changes coming at you this week on the real..things like: Cameron is taking a step back from the podcast...you know how it goes..work comes at your hard and sometimes you gotta change your priorities...so we are saying bye bye to Cameron but hes' not dying, he'll be back to say hi at times.  I for one am really excited about this year..we have a lot in store for you this season...but there are some changes to announce.  Tonight we are dropping a weekly news episode with no interview or panel as we adjust to our new workloads; next week we will be dropping the weekly news episode with a rerun of one of most popular past interviews! One that you guys loved...the Alfonso and Joaquin interview!!   On 2/17 we will be dropping our next panel Living with HIV..this one was a fun one...so stay tuned Season 3 will be a banger.  We got more OF model interviews that I did in Brazil plus I know you want to hear all the f*****g drama that happened to me in Brazil..everything from getting my phone stolen to losing my hymen again....stay tuned ladies and gents stay tuned.In the news recap tonight we will be discussing Iran and America's broken promises there, the Minnesotan Republican Congressman's bill to force their state to send the voter rolls and other info to the federal government, the maybe-up coming teacher's strike in SF, and the mother us all (just kidding she's Satan's mistress) Nicki Minaj...In other news we discuss the protests in Minnesota & the Grammy's.Again there will be no visual section this week, bringing it back next week with the Alfonso & Joaquin interview rerun with our newest panel on Living with HIV debuting 2.17.Thank you to Jason Godfrey for joining us!IG: @jasongodfreyRemember to Listen, Rate, Share, & LaughAnd as always Keep in Sassy San Franciso! Related Links ​ https://abcnews.go.com/International/iran-pursues-us-talks-families-dead-missing-protesters/story?id=129807012​ https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minnesota-republicans-propose-to-withhold-federal-funding-unless-state-hands-over-voter-rolls-to-trump​ https://missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-school-district-sfusd-teacher-strike/4.https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/how-nicki-minaj-took-maga-by-the-hand5.https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/01/30/g-s1-108087/photos-thousands-once-again-protest-ice-in-minneapolis-and-across-the-u-s​https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/how-nicki-minaj-took-maga-by-the-hand​https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/01/30/g-s1-108087/photos-thousands-once-again-protest-ice-in-minneapolis-and-across-the-u-s

    1h 7m

  4. 12/18/2025

    Kipper Snacks An Interview Part 2 | S0239

    Kipper Snacks An Interview Part 2 | S0239 In this next episode we are bringing you the second part of the amazing Kipper Snacks interview.  In this one we focus on her fashion game, making the clothes for all the dolls and how she focuses on getting paid what she's owed!  We also talk about her experiences being one of the first trans drag queens in SF.  Very cool story, so stay tuned after the news recap for our series interview finale! Visual link: https://youtu.be/vz0UaoqqE_w Visuals start at: 50:43 In the news recap we discuss how Australia responds to a mass gun death, how tech companies retaliate against whistleblowers that come out against them, the only Karen situation at a restaurant in SF, and how we are all supposed to respond to Rob Reiner's death. Remember to always Listen, like, share, and laugh! IG: @Whennrome (https://www.instagram.com/whennrome/)   Special Thanks to Cameron (@cameron_williamson (https://www.instagram.com/cameron_williamson/)) for the editing and for hanging with me during the news recap special thanks to Jason for joining us on the new recap! Kipper Snacks (@snackum_dackum (https://www.instagram.com/snackum_dackum/)) For joining us for the interview. Check out our discord server.  Join here!  Chat with us and the WhenInRome Podcast community! https://discord.gg/f4CCgeyf Related Articles: - https://www.npr.org/2025/12/15/nx-s1-5645002/australia-new-gun-laws-sydney-bondi-shooting - https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/why-tech-whistleblowers-say-speaking-out-against-meta-can-end-a-career-article-13727553.html - https://sf.gazetteer.co/the-hazies-bartender-attacked-by-a-customer-is-just-happy-it-was-caught-on-video - https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wrestling-legend-mick-foley-parts-202912762.html - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/james-woods-rob-reiner-death-remarks-1236609668/ - https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/bulgarian-government-resigns-after-weeks-street-protests-2025-12-11/

    1h 16m

  5. 12/12/2025

    Kipper Snacks An Interview Part 1 | S0238

    Kipper Snacks An Interview Part 1 | S0238 In this next episode we are bringing you the first half interview with the amazing Kipper Snacks.  In this first half interview we discuss her coming here from Hawaii, how life was in Hawaii, drag in Hawaii vs here and her humble beginnings.  This diva who dresses all the girls has the story that needs to be told.  Stay tuned after the news recap to see that. Visual link: https://youtu.be/PioT7T1RP9s Visuals start at: 57:57 In the news recap we discuss Australia banning kids under 16 from social media, a couple of guys in Texas who tried to who wanted to take over a Haitian Island, a social worker that died due to a stabbing at the hospital, Jason Derulo's harassment accusations, and Nick Fuentes admitting to being the only incel. Remember to always Listen, like, share, and laugh! IG: @Whennrome (https://www.instagram.com/whennrome/)   Special Thanks to Cameron (@cameron_williamson (https://www.instagram.com/cameron_williamson/))  for the editing and for hanging with me during the news recap special thanks to Coop Estevan for joining us on the new recap! Kipper Snacks (@snackum_dackum (https://www.instagram.com/snackum_dackum/)) For joining us for the interview. Check out our discord server.  Join here!  Chat with us and the WhenInRome Podcast community! https://discord.gg/f4CCgeyf Related Articles: https://www.foxnews.com/world/australia-begin-enforcing-social-media-law-banning-children-under-16-major-platforms https://www.npr.org/2025/11/23/nx-s1-5618242/texas-haiti-gonave-island-plot https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-06/social-worker-stabbed-in-attack-at-san-francisco-general-hospital-dies https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/ll-never-women-again-jason-163219509.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/woman-hating-podcaster-nick-fuentes-admits-hes-never-slept-with-a-woman/https://council.nola.gov/news/december-2025/new-orleans-city-council-announces-know-your-right/

    1h 22m

  6. 12/03/2025

    Being a Gay Teacher | S0237

    Being a Gay Teacher | S0237 In this next episode, we are talking about Being a Gay Teacher. The panel is where I sit down with 3 of my teacher friends, and we talk about tall things at Abbot Elementary…jk…but we do talk about what life is like as a teacher, how it is after COVID, the differences between teaching in public and private school, how they handle crushes from their students, and deal with overbearing parents.  My Mom was a teacher, so I got a soft spot for them.  Stay tuned after the news recap to find out things you've always wanted to know about how teachers function. Visual link: https://youtu.be/4rpzImGhA_8 Visuals start at: 59:19 In the news recap, we discuss a fire in a Hong Kong apartment building, an executive telling it like it is at Campbell's Soup, a basketball player who dies after an injury from a game, the shooting in Stockton, and a personal trainer nobody wants. Remember to always listen, like, share, and laugh! IG: @Whennrome (https://www.instagram.com/whennrome/)   Special Thanks to Cameron (@cameron_williamson (https://www.instagram.com/cameron_williamson/))  for the editing and for hanging with me during the news recap. And special thanks to: Jason Godfrey  for joining us on the news recap! Thanks to  Cody Ben Esteban For joining us for the panel! Check out our Discord server.  Join here!  Chat with us and the WhenInRome Podcast community! https://discord.gg/f4CCgeyf Related Articles: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kongs-deadliest-fire-decades-followed-year-safety-complaints-2025-11-28/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/campbell-soup-fired-executive-poor-people-meat-recording-martin-bally/?ftag=YHF4eb9d17https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/college-basketball-player-from-vilonia-dies-after-injury-in-weekend-game/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-01/inside-stockton-banquet-where-kids-were-slaughtered-parents-try-to-pick-up-pieceshttps://people.com/fitness-coach-30-dies-from-binge-eating-challenge-11858134https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/us/manhattan-protesters-immigration-garage

    1h 28m

  7. 11/27/2025

    Melanie Sparks An Interview Part 2 | S0236

    Melanie Sparks An Interview Part 2 In this next episode we continue to journey to get to know Melanie Sparks better...ever wondered what happened to her hosting gig at Beaux..or how she dealt with not being able to wear heels for like a year in drag and the shade he had to put up with...well wonder no more babies..after the news recap you shall know all! Visual link: https://youtu.be/mybgss0h-GI Visuals start at: 39:54 In the news recap we discuss Trumps horrible Ukraine peace deal, Trumps plan to extend ACA subsidies, Berkeley's racial disparities in police stops, and Pras from Fugee's 14 year prison sentence! Remember to always Listen, like, share, and laugh! IG: @Whennrome (https://www.instagram.com/whennrome/)   Special Thanks to Cameron (@cameron_williamson (https://www.instagram.com/cameron_williamson/))  for the editing and for hanging with me during the news recap special thanks to  And special thanks to: Melanie Sparks (https://www.instagram.com/melaniesparksss/)   For joining us for the interview! Check out our discord server.  Join here!  Chat with us and the WhenInRome Podcast community! https://discord.gg/f4CCgeyf Related Articles: https://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-civil-war-erupts-over-trumps-garbage-peace-plan/https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-gambit-save-republicans-giant-200435692.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-republicans-health-care-aca-subsidies-trump-johnson/?ftag=YHF4eb9d17https://localnewsmatters.org/2025/11/24/accountability-report-finds-racial-disparities-in-berkeley-policing-council-eyes-next-steps/https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/entertainment/fugees-pras-michel-sentenced-prison-obamahttps://www.npr.org/2025/11/21/nx-s1-5609005/nationwide-artists-protest-fall-of-freedom

    58 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Melanie Sparks An Interview Part 1 | S0235

    Melanie Sparks An Interview Part 1 | S0235 In this next episode we get to discover more about the amazing Melanie Sparks...in this first half interview we get to ask this Brazilian goddess about her origins, how she got to America, what brought her to SF, what made her start drag and what happened to her beard!..Stay tuned after the news recap for that! Visual link: https://youtu.be/P7zKR0Mopw8 Visuals start at: 46:22 In the news recap we discuss Tehran running out of water, a bunch of contraceptives sitting in a warehouse because of Trump, Trump cozying up to Saudi Arabia, the ONLY muni ride in SF, and Megyn Kelly repping pedophiles? Remember to always Listen, like, share, and laugh! IG: @Whennrome (https://www.instagram.com/whennrome/)   Special Thanks to Cameron (@cameron_williamson (https://www.instagram.com/cameron_williamson/))  for the editing and for hanging with me during the news recap special thanks to  Jason Godfrey (https://www.instagram.com/jasongodfrey/) And special thanks to: Melanie Sparks (https://www.instagram.com/melaniesparksss/)   For joining us for the interview! Check out our discord server.  Join here!  Chat with us and the WhenInRome Podcast community! https://discord.gg/f4CCgeyf Related Articles: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/tehran-taps-run-dry-water-crisis-deepens-across-iran-2025-11-12/https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/11/15/g-s1-97843/birth-control-contraceptives-usaid-belgium-unusable-storagehttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/saudi-crown-prince-marks-return-us-after-7/story?id=127594469https://abcnews.go.com/US/video-shows-san-francisco-muni-driver-appearing-fall/story?id=127429005https://www.npr.org/2025/11/18/nx-s1-5612509/what-does-15-look-like-teens-and-former-child-actors-weigh-in-online-after-megyn-kelly-commentshttps://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/17/cop30_protest

    1h 13m
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New podcast with a news recap bent from SF party icon Roman! Will recap world/national news, local SF news, and pop culture!

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  • Creator
    Roman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Roman
  • Show Website
    WhenInRome