Talent can open doors, but it won’t carry you alone. 

In this episode of the Woodburn Podcast, I sit down with Coach Marco Chacon — Woodburn native, youth soccer coach, creator of Coaching with Marco, and the new head boys soccer coach at Gervais High School. 

We talk about Marco’s journey into coaching, why academics have become such a big part of his message to young athletes, coaching his own son, dealing with rejection, and why a great coach can become much more than someone who teaches a sport. 

Marco also shares how his own experience as a student shaped the coach he is today and why sometimes the biggest win has nothing to do with the scoreboard. 

More Than Soccer — it’s about helping young people become better students, better men, and better prepared for life. 

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What does it take to go from your first open mic to opening for one of the biggest names in comedy? 

In Episode 7 of the Woodburn Podcast, I sit down with Armando Santoyo, a Woodburn High graduate and stand-up comedian who has been performing across the West Coast since 2018. 

Armando shares how he got started in stand-up, what it feels like to bomb on stage, dealing with anxiety before a show, and how he turns real experiences from marriage, parenting, growing up, and some of the harder moments in life into comedy. 

We also get into the opportunity that led to Armando opening for Ralph Barbosa for five shows in three days, what he learned from the experience, and where he wants to take his comedy career next. 

And we bring it back home. Armando talks about growing up in Woodburn and the upcoming comedy show at K-Bron Brewing Co. on August 29, 2026, where he'll take the stage alongside other Latino comedians. 

This one has plenty of laughs, but there's also a lot of good conversation about taking chances, dealing with nerves, sticking with something when it isn't going your way, and enjoying the process. 

🎙️ Woodburn Podcast — Episode 7
🎤 Guest: Armando Santoyo — Comedian 

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What does it take to open a brewery in downtown Woodburn? 

On Episode 6 of the Woodburn Podcast, I sit down with Salvador Gasca. The owner of K-Bron Brewing Company to hear the story behind the business—from how K-Bron got started, challenges, and persistence it takes to build a local brewery. 

We also get into the food, the burgers, the beer, and what K-Bron is bringing to downtown Woodburn. 🍔🍺 

This episode is about more than a brewery. It’s about a local entrepreneur betting on Woodburn and building something right here in our community. 

Check out K-Bron Brewing Company: 

📍 237 N Front St., Woodburn, OR 97071
 📞 503-902-0063
🌐 k-bronbrewingco.com 

🎥 Watch the full video episode:
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In this episode, we sit down with Cresencio Sanchez — owner of Under Pressure LLC, a pressure washing and window cleaning business based in Corvallis, Oregon, serving the Willamette Valley.

Cresencio shares his journey from struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, to taking the leap in 2021 with around a $1,200 pressure washer, to running a thriving local business across Oregon. He also opens up about waiting 10+ years to start, the young man who walked up to him in a parking lot asking for mentorship — who he ended up hiring and who still works alongside him today — and how his hobby exploring AI led to a Facebook reel that hit over 1 million views.

We also dig into his perspective on AI — why he believes it's "just a tool," how he encourages his own kids to learn it, and the question every worker should be asking themselves right now.

"AI is just a tool. Learn to use it."

CONNECT WITH CRESENCIO:
Website: ndrpressure.com
Phone: (541) 905-3314

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In this episode, we sit down with Michael Vasquez - community leader, former wrestling coach, and current Vice-Chair of the Woodburn School Board (the views shared are his own, not the school board's).

Michael shares powerful stories from his days coaching wrestling, the lessons the sport teaches beyond the mat, and what it means to be proud of where you come from. We also have a real conversation about what Woodburn is facing right now - the fear in our community, how schools are protecting students, and why the light will come.

#WoodburnPodcast #Woodburn #MichaelVasquez #BiggerDreams #Wrestling #Community #Oregon 

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Jesus Arellano grew up in South Central LA before his family came to Oregon looking for something steadier. Wrestling is what turned things around for him. It gave him discipline and taught him to keep showing up, and those are the same things he leans on now in real estate.

Today Jesus helps families across the Willamette Valley, including Woodburn, Hubbard, and Gervais, buy and sell homes. He works with first-time buyers, gets them through pre-approval, and stays with them all the way to the keys. He's a Realtor with Real Broker, a Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) and Certified Expert Listing Agent (CELA). He works in both English and Spanish. 

In this episode we get into why his family left LA, what Woodburn gave him, and what he wishes every first-time buyer knew before they start looking.

Thinking about buying or selling? Reach Jesus Arellano, Realtor, serving the Willamette Valley, or call (503) 951-0856.

 Follow Jesus on Instagram: @theofficialarellano 

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms. 

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In Episode 02 of the Woodburn Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Brenda Valentin-Bravo, a talented local artist whose work celebrates her Purépecha indigenous heritage from San Jerónimo, Michoacán. 

Brenda shares her journey from growing up on Park Avenue in Woodburn to becoming the featured artist at the city's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. We discuss the deep cultural symbolism in her Day of the Dead artwork—from cantaritos and monarch butterflies to anatomical hearts blooming with calla lilies. 

In this heartfelt conversation, Brenda opens up about: 

• Her family's Purépecha roots and connection to San Jerónimo, Michoacán
• The challenge of preserving Mexican heritage while pursuing the American Dream
• The meaning behind the butterflies, roses, and cantaritos in her paintings
• How her art honors everyday objects and traditions
• Her upcoming exhibition at the Bungalow Theater (through October 4th)
• An inspiring message about not giving up on your gifts

This is a celebration of hometown pride, cultural identity, and the power of art to bridge two worlds.
 
Follow Brenda: Instagram & Facebook @BrendaLaChingona
 

 

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In the first episode of the Woodburn Podcast, host Gilbert Lopez sits down with Brandon Singleterry, the owner of Anytime Fitness in Woodburn, Oregon.

After 22 years of military service across the Marines, Navy, and Army — including a deployment to Afghanistan — Brandon chose to make Woodburn his home. He opened Anytime Fitness here in 2008 and has spent the years since building a gym known for its welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere and for giving back through donations to the Woodburn School District, the local food bank, and Toys for Tots.

In this conversation, Brandon shares how military discipline shaped the way he runs his business, why he believes you don't need to be a millionaire to live a good life, and the one piece of advice that's guided him through everything: know your role, focus on what you're good at, and stick with it.

Whether you're a longtime Woodburn resident or new to town, this episode is a look at one of the people who make our community what it is.

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