The Woodburn Podcast shares the stories of the people who make our community special. From local business owners and entrepreneurs to athletes, educators, veterans, and community leaders, each episode highlights the people and ideas shaping Woodburn and the surrounding area.
Whether you've lived here your whole life or recently moved to town, the Woodburn Podcast is a place to discover local businesses, hear inspiring stories, and stay connected with the community we all call home.
Family Built on the Mat: Siri BJJ Woodburn with JJ Tudela & Luis Lopez
They teach people how to fight — and they'll tell you they never start one. Professor JJ Tudela and Coach Luis Lopez of Siri Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sit down with host Gilbert Lopez to talk self-defense, raising confident kids, and how a gym at the Woodburn National Guard Armory turned into a family. JJ shares why they opened in Woodburn and how the town welcomed them right away. Luis talks about his MMA roots at Animals, switching from no-gi to gi, and his advice for handling bullies: walk away...
16 Oct 2026
More Than a Workout | Brandon Singleterry & Boomer Paschall
In Episode 9 of the Woodburn Podcast, Gilbert sits down with Brandon Singleterry, owner of Anytime Fitness Woodburn, and personal trainer Boomer Paschall to talk fitness, accountability, mindset, and getting back on track. Brandon shares what’s new at Anytime Fitness Woodburn, including the recent remodel, expanded training space, Evolt body composition scanner, personal training, and upcoming recovery additions. Boomer talks about his background as a medically retired Army engine...
20 Sept 2026
JJ Navarrete: Welcome Back, Welcome Back
JJ Navarrete is back home. In this episode of the Woodburn Podcast, I sit down with Woodburn High School’s new head football coach and Class of 2002 graduate, JJ Navarrete. We talk about how football became part of his life, how he got into coaching, his years coaching in Woodburn and at Gervais, and what it means to now come back home and lead the Bulldogs. JJ also shares the emotion of coaching his first home game back at Woodburn, the importance of building a strong youth football program,...
28 Aug 2026
More Than Soccer: Coach Marco Chacon on Coaching, Academics & Building Better Men
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...
14 Aug 2026
From Woodburn to Opening for Ralph Barbosa | Armando Santoyo
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 h...
7 Aug 2026
Está K-Bron! | The Story Behind K-Bron Brewing in Woodburn, Oregon
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...
8 May 2026
Ep 5: "Don't Wait" — Cresencio Sanchez Built a Pressure Washing Business and an AI Hobby That Hit 1M Views
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 as...
27 Dec 2025
"Bigger Dreams" with Community Leader Michael Vasquez | Ep. 4
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...
12 Nov 2025
From the Streets of LA to Oregon’s Wine Country: Jesus Arellano on Building a New Life Through Real Estate
In this episode, Jesus Arellano shares how growing up in South Central LA pushed him to seek a better life. Moving from apartment to apartment, he eventually found a new beginning in Oregon—where wrestling changed everything. The sport taught him discipline, respect, and perseverance, lessons that now drive his career in real estate. Today, Jesus helps others create stability and opportunity through homeownership. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms...
7 Nov 2025
Rooted in Woodburn: Brenda Valentin-Bravo on Art, Heritage, and Community
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 b...
28 Aug 2025
Meet Brandon Singleterry: The Veteran Behind Anytime Fitness Woodburn
In the very first episode of the Woodburn Podcast, host Gilbert Lopez sits down with Brandon Singleterry — a U.S. veteran and the owner of Anytime Fitness in Woodburn, Oregon. They talk about Brandon’s military background, his journey to becoming a gym owner, and what it means to be part of the Woodburn community. 🎙 Hosted by Gilbert Lopez 👉 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @WoodburnPodcast
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