In this special Saturday episode, I welcome local podcaster and community advocate Ruben Camarillo, host of Now You Know Eagle Pass, for a candid, three-hour, in-studio conversation. We swap origin stories about getting into podcasting, compare studio vs. remote setups, and dive into small-town politics, transparency, and accountability—touching everything from forensic audits, board appointments, and council conduct to why civil dialogue matters. Ruben opens up about the tension that comes with reporting uncomfortable truths, how he balances fairness and facts, and the personal toll it can take. We also get lighter: food talk (Rhodee’s, cottage pie), dad life, Star Trek vs. Star Wars, retro music, gaming, Cub Scouts, leadership, and faith. If you care about civic life in Eagle Pass—or just love a real, unfiltered host-to-host sit-down—this one’s for you.
We close with community notes, veteran support, and how to keep the conversation going. Thanks for spending your Saturday with us—keep talking, keep thinking, and support your local creators and veterans.
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(00:03:25) Cold open: eerie lines and on‑air warmup

(00:04:35) Show kickoff from Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass

(00:05:45) Housekeeping, Saturday setup, guest tease

(00:07:52) Value for value and community engagement asks

(00:09:00) Website, contact, and support calls to action

(00:10:40) Escrow issue, GoFundMe mention, and show flow

(00:11:15) Guest intro: Reuben Camarilloveteran, podcaster, community leader

(00:12:54) First‑time guest jitters, podcasting vs radio

(00:14:15) Hosting vs guesting stories and podcast connections

(00:16:04) Origins in internet radio and the early show vibe

(00:17:02) Debating healthcare and the Constitution anecdote

(00:18:12) Open dialogue, political polarization, and civility

(00:21:39) Impressions and levity: Trump voice and laughs

(00:24:31) Uncomfortable questions: getting to know Reuben

(00:26:17) Nerd side: gaming, anime, comics, Star Trek vs Star Wars

(00:30:01) Wokeness in media, streaming choices, and kids

(00:32:14) Conservatarian identity and small‑r republicanism

(00:33:41) Wind‑down drinks: lemonade, tea, and COVID talk

(00:36:39) Vicks on feet, germs vs cold, and barracks lessons

(00:39:46) From Palm Springs to Texas: Army to Eagle Pass

(00:43:41) Falling for Eagle Pass: food, community, and culture

(00:46:56) Body image banter, dad bods, and confidence

(00:52:55) Listeners, platform comments, and engagement

(00:53:49) Now You Know Eagle Pass: mission and format

(00:55:36) Civics spark, political journey, and youth focus

(00:58:24) Local GOP dynamics, elections, and campaigning

(01:00:54) Messaging vs mudslinging in county races

(01:02:31) Running for city council and election war stories

(01:05:38) Turnout, constitutional amendments, and taxes

(01:07:36) Bridge tolls, spending scrutiny, and small‑town ties

(01:09:34) Independent media, accountability, and neutrality

(01:13:33) Sponsorships, value models, and production costs

(01:15:36) Remote vs in‑studio realities and creator life

(01:17:48) Interviews that shifted outlook and media style

(01:21:38) Public enemy moment: vetting and posting tough stories

(01:25:24) Debate hosting, neutrality push, and runoff heat

(01:27:50) Sign wars, optics, and perceptions of bias

(01:29:24) 57 Music Fest: costs, votes, and forensic review

(01:32:02) Fact‑checking narratives and calling out spin

(01:33:32) Hospital board appointment and due diligence

(01:35:50) Publishing sensitive records and public interest

(01:41:42) Silence from officials, pressure to address ethics

(01:43:35) Cavalcade clip: professionalism and public image

(01:44:52) Threats, fake profiles, and retaliation tactics

(01:47:09) Criticism vs bashing and free press lines

(01:52:24) The burden of telling hard truths

(01:52:54) What27s next for the show: guests, growth, and skits

(01:54:39) Analytics, reach, and monetization hurdles

(01:56:56) Break to hour three and reset

(02:02:22) Hour three open and milestone plans

(02:03:12) Family support, workload, and scheduling realities

(02:04:48) Wife27s Border Patrol career and team dynamics

(02:08:06) Show cadence, segments, and guest plans

(02:12:32) School meals, vendors, and policy constraints

(02:13:25) Crypto tarot show plug and market chat

(02:15:28) Sunday Bible study format and teaching approach

(02:18:37) Ministry background, study discipline, and humility

(02:22:34) Language on air, Cub Scouts, and complaint campaigns

(02:24:29) Targeting affiliations and protecting kids27 programs

(02:26:58) Platforms: Rumble, YouTube, and free speech choices

(02:33:36) Trending formats, gossip panels, and gaming streams

(02:35:43) Dad life: Jacob27s on‑mic talent and nurturing it

(02:37:10) Teaching boys to be men without toxicity

(02:40:28) Biblical leadership, partnership, and responsibility

(02:42:52) Accountability lessons from Army and law enforcement

(02:48:35) Closing stretch: influences and gratitude

(02:52:36) Sponsor read, announcements, and producer credits

(02:58:36) Final thanks, shout outs, and sign‑off banter

- Joe "Rooz" Russiello

- Marisa Lee

- Wayne Rankin

- Rosanna Rankin

- Angela Wetuski

- Carolina Jimenez

- Ruben Camarillo

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