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The Sunday Scroll

John Warren (Floppy Adult)

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Video games and internet culture are constantly shifting and changing, but twelve year industry vet John Warren can be your chilled out guide sorting through the mess so you can relax. Join him every two weeks as he chats with fascinating figures in and around these worlds while you take a morning walk, kick back with a cup of coffee, or lounge around with a furry friend in your lap.
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Send us a Text Message. In April 2022, a fire destroyed one of DCI's main parts and assembly buildings. As one of the largest dental equipment suppliers in the world—and one of Newberg's largest employers—the results could have been catastrophic. But instead, what happened was nothing short of a miracle. In this episode, Senior Vice President Tim M…
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Send us a Text Message. REACH Northwest "mobilizes community to support & equip children and families impacted by foster care with programs, resources, and tools to help them thrive." In this episode, Executive Director Shirley Turner shares the importance of coming together as a community to support foster families. She also shares the story of ho…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore how the Providence Newberg Medical Center and the Providence Newberg Health Foundation work together to provide excellent healthcare for the Newberg Community. Dr. Amy Schmitt, Chief Medical Officer and Interim CEO at Providence Newberg Medical Center, and Doug Cain, Executive Director of the Prov…
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Send us a Text Message. Ewing Young played an instrumental role in Oregon's—and specifically Newberg's—formation. In this episode, Doug Root, co-founder of Ewing Young Distillery in Newberg, shares Ewing Young's family history and the story of how he came to Oregon. In this fascinating and engaging story, you'll learn how Ewing Young time and again…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Leigh Jensen, Executive Director of Taste Newberg, shares what makes Newberg such a great spot to visit. Taste Newberg is Newberg’s Destination Marketing Organization, and it helps use tourists' dollars to benefit our town. In this episode you'll learn about the role of Taste Newberg, how it benefits the com…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Young Life Area Director Michael Rilee shares how Young Life reaches young people where they are at and helps them grow in their relationship with Jesus. Michael also shares about the unique challenges of being a Christian organization that reaches young people who often don't share the same beliefs. To lear…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Winter Skyberg shares about the Buy Nothing groups in Newberg. The Buy Nothing project is a way for people to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through the "gift economy", where true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors. At first, Buy Nothing m…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Stefanny Caballero, Executive Director of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, will share the story of Virginia Garcia. We will also learn about how the health center got started, who it serves, and the critical role it plays in our community. Stefanny will also share about an upcoming expansion that wil…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ken Austin III and Loni Parrish share the story of their parents, Ken and Joan Austin. Ken and Joan founded the dental equipment company A-dec, which is now the largest employer in Yamhill County, and were also behind the Allison Inn and Spa, which is now the number one hotel in Oregon. Ken and Joan were als…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Diane Reynolds shares the origin story of Provoking Hope, an organization that Diane founded in Yamhill County that helps individuals and families dealing with addiction through peer-based support and mentors. You’ll also learn how Diane’s life and career took some unexpected turns that led her to where she …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Tiquette Bramlett shares her philosophy about how to be a good neighbor and friend. She also shares her story of moving to Oregon and how she came to be the first black woman hired to run a winery in the country. Tiquette has numerous accomplishments and awards, including making USA Today’s list of Women of …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Daniel is joined by his parents as they discuss the origins of The Giving Town Podcast and The Joyful Roberts Group. They also talk about serving Newberg as a family, what it’s like working with family, what makes Newberg so special, and the importance of taking initiative. Daniel and his parents, John and K…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we’ll be covering what’s happened since Will was last on the podcast, the city council’s yearly goals, the city’s goal to reduce debt, and most importantly how new changes in the city's System Development Charges (SDCs) will allow for more affordable housing, more business, and more childcare in Newberg. We …
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Send us a Text Message. The Newberg-Dundee Police Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. In this episode, Jim Wheaton, current president of the Newberg-Dundee police Foundation shares how the Foundation supports the police department and ultimately helps Newberg and Dundee be safer cities t…
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Send us a Text Message. For over 40 years, Alvin Elbert has been serving the Newberg community with ARE Manufacturing. Alvin was also instrumental in the creation and development of Tiger Manufacturing, a manufacturing business at Newberg High School that is run by students at NHS. Alvin continues to pour into these students and the community, thou…
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Send us a Text Message. Alfredo Moreno, Community Relations Manager at PCC shares how after being open for about a year after the COVID-19 pandemic, PCC is looking to expand its enrollment, get community feedback, and once again become a thriving center of affordable education in Newberg. We also discuss the history of PCC, its role in our communit…
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Send us a Text Message. Whether you know Jim McMaster as the water polo coach who won dozens of state championships, the CPRD parks supervisor who successfully implemented multiple parks and projects around Newberg, or as an active Rotarian, Jim is a beloved and well-known figure in our community. In this episode, Jim shares what led to his success…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Executive Director of the Chehealm Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC), Scott Parker, shares how our Chamber of Commerce supports our community. In this episode, you will learn: The role CVCC plays in our community What Scott has learned since he started in this role Exciting new announcements How CVCC can hel…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Chris Murphy and Ciaran Hynes share how the Newberg Peace Garden provides a space for peace and healing for Newberg's community. In this episode, you will learn: The vision behind the Newberg Peace Garden and how the idea started How Newberg Peace Garden is designed to facilitate a peaceful environment Why t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker shares about his childhood growing up in Newberg, what it was like running for mayor, and several things that he and the city council are working to accomplish in Newberg. We also discussed SDCs, the cost of doing business in Newberg, the old paper mill, United as Neighbors, and h…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Susan Sokol Blosser shares about her experience in the wine industry as one of the early pioneers and how that ultimately led to her founding Yamhill Enrichment Society (YES). Yamhill Enrichment Society's mission is to transform the lives of Yamhill County children through literacy and music enrichment witho…
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Send us a Text Message. While some people may believe that women have the same opportunities as men and that women and men now are on an even playing field in society, the unfortunate reality is that we still have a ways to go. Women, especially single mothers and women heads of households still face an uphill battle that we’ll be talking about dur…
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Hey folks! If you'd love to hear 90 minutes of Remap & Crossplay's Patrick Klepek being charming and insightful then this episode is for you! If you're thinking "hey didn't John say this episode would also have some news magazine segments," you're totally right! I talk a bit about why this episode didn't quite come together the way I wanted, but th…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Phillips was the first black professor at George Fox University and her kids were the first black students to enroll in Newberg’s public schools, back when racism was much more prevalent than today. But despite the opposition and racism she and her family faced, Dr. Phillips decided to respond with love and forgiveness a…
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Send us a Text Message. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. In this episode, Newberg Kiwanis Club members Kevin Purcell and Rick Lee share what Kiwanis is all about. They also share some of the projects Kiwanis has been involved with and how the community can get invo…
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Hey folks! Episode title is pretty self explanatory (and I'll describe my thoughts in more detail in the audio itself), but I'm going to retool the show a bit to incorporate more outside help and get it closer to the original concept I had for the show! I really wanted to make an insightful and strange news magazine show but as my time has been eat…
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Send us a Text Message. For nearly 100 years, the people of Newberg have celebrated the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival in one form or another. This 4-day festival is a time for the community in and around Newberg to come together and celebrate all of the things that make our town such a wonderful place. Between the carnival, parades, food vendors, …
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Send us a Text Message. Yoop! is a program that helps youth in Yamhill County who are low-income and have barriers to education or employment. In this episode, Program Manager Charlie Rice shares how Yoop! provides a variety of services to help youth overcome these barriers and achieve their goals, including help completing their high school diplom…
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On this episode of The Sunday Scroll, John is joined by Obsidian Entertainment's Josh Sawyer to discuss: 24 years and counting in game development Working with a smaller team to make Pentiment How an idea evolves over the course of 25 years The best cycling tours Advice for a starter wristwatch Andrea Shearon is also here to run down the news of th…
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On this episode of The Sunday Scroll, John sits down with GameSpot Editor Jess Howard to chat about: Covering SGF in Los Angeles Highlights from the show Nintendo Direct thoughts Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Final Fantasy XVI FTC v Microsoft Andrea Shearon delivers the biggest news of the week, including: xQc's huge contract with Kick Twitch vs Kick's…
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Send us a Text Message. Love INC Newberg is a nonprofit organization that partners with local churches and agencies to help people in need. Love INC goes far beyond meeting immediate and tangible needs by striving to help people find lasting change and transformation. In this episode, Executive Director Thomas Bellomo and I discuss Love INC and the…
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On this week's Summer Game Fest 2023 special, John is joined by former Giant Bomb host Ben Pack, who stopped by to discuss: Mr. Beast's complex internet presence Kiryu becoming a secret agent Mortal Kombat 1's sensational violence and more! Andrea Shearon also joins us with the news, including: SGF's greatest hits (so far) The sorry state of all ma…
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Send us a Text Message. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) is Oregon's largest fire and rescue district, serving over half a million residents in an area covering 390 square miles. In 2018, Newberg was officially annexed into TVF&R's service area and now benefits from the sophistication, technology, and coordination of a large fire and rescue …
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We're back on a new two week rotation with super cool segments featuring: Ash Parrish from The Verge (0:02:13) Tears of the Kingdom (0:04:00) Sony Showcase 2023 (0:42:45) Succession's final days (0:57:51) Andrea Shearon with the news (1:03:10) Merritt K, author of LAN Party (1:14:46) Replacing Morrowind's soundtrack with Interpol's Turn On the Brig…
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Send us a Text Message. In 1986, a group of clever-minded women in Newberg were tired of not being allowed to join the other local service clubs in town and decided to create their own club. They wanted a place to learn about important issues of the day and also have a place to discuss those issues. And thus, Newberg City Club was born. After nearl…
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This week, John's riding solo in our first minisode of The Sunday Scroll. We'll be back next week with a normal episode full of interviews and news from Andrea Shearon. Stories covered this week include: Blizzard shutting down Overwatch 2's Hero Mode Tears of the Kingdom's huge first week The Sunday Scroll is hosted and produced by John Warren with…
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Send us a Text Message. If you’re a high school student—or a parent of a high school student—you know how expensive it can be to have your kids in sports, or really any extracurricular activity. And while schools have budgets for these activities, it’s not near enough to cover all of the expenses. Newberg's school district is no different, which is…
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We got another BEEFY Sunday Scroll featuring interviews with: Jeff Gerstmann (starts at 0:02:43) lends his three decades of games media experience to the current landscape, what it means to produce work in this space independently, and thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom ahead of its release. Rebekah Valentine (starts at 1:36:37) chats about beating M…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Aubrey Nichols, Executive Director of Newberg Downtown Coalition (NDC), shares how this organization supports local businesses in the Newberg downtown core. In this fun and engaging episode, you'll learn the answers to the following questions (and more!): What is the Downtown Coalition and how did it get sta…
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The latest episode of The Sunday Scroll is SUPER SIZED with interviews featuring: Austin Walker (starts at 0:02:40) goes deep into the big things he learned running a major media brand for a corporation, how he juggles multiple worlds at once, and Breath of the Wild's unparalleled legacy in the days leading up to Tears of the Kingdom. Danielle Rien…
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Send us a Text Message. Whether you’re a cat lover or a dog lover, we can all agree that animals should be treated humanely. But unfortunately, not all animals are. Every day, cats and dogs are abused, abandoned, or left out on the street to fend for themselves. Today I’m talking to Ronnie Vostinak, Executive Director of Homeward Bound Pets Humane …
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The latest episode of The Sunday Scroll features great conversations between host John Warren and: Julia Alexander (starts at 0:02:25) talks about WWE's big sale to Endeavor, Disney's revolving door of executives, and Nintendo's big bet with Illumination. Niki Grayson (starts at 1:05:33) changes the trajectories of several major corporations and di…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Phillips shares about his first year as Superintendent of Newberg's school district and why he believes there is hope for the district's future. In 2022, Dr. Phillips (or Steve, as he prefers to be called) joined the school district during a season of heavy controversy, turmoil, and staff turnove…
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The latest episode of The Sunday Scroll finds host John Warren catching you up with the week's news in games and entertainment and having enlightening conversations with some of his favorite colleagues in the industry: Alex Donaldson (starts from 2:00:00) talks about Square-Enix's strange 2022, their NFT gamble, and Final Fantasy XVI Terence Wiggin…
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Send us a Text Message. In part 2 of this live-recorded episode, Daniel interviews a panel of representatives from four of Newberg's service clubs. This was done in partnership with Leadership Chehalem Valley, which you can learn more about at the link below. In this episode, you'll learn about the inner workings of both of Newberg's Rotary clubs, …
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The premiere of The Sunday Scroll finds host John Warren catching you up with the week's news in games and entertainment and having enlightening conversations with some of his favorite colleagues in the industry: Gita Jackson (starts from 2:03.0) discusses Twitter's unraveling, the pitfalls of reviewing Hogwarts Legacy, and Daisy Jones & The Six Ky…
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Send us a Text Message. In this live-recorded episode, Daniel interviews a panel of representatives from four of Newberg's service clubs. This was done in partnership with Leadership Chehalem Valley, which you can learn more about at the link below. In this episode, you'll learn about the inner workings of both of Newberg's Rotary clubs, in additio…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ranee Solmonsson shares about Yamhill county's 4-H program, how it got started, what activities it involves, and how it benefits kids who go through the program. If you're interested in learning more about 4-H or would like to get involved, visit https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/yamhill. As mentioned in …
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Send us a Text Message. The past few years in Newberg have brought their fair share of hurt, frustration, anger, and broken relationships. However, these hardships have also produced some wonderful new projects and organizations that aim to heal the brokenness and put Newberg on the path toward reconciliation and civility. One of these projects is …
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Send us a Text Message. If you search the internet for Peace Trail Village in Newberg, you will likely find all kinds of conflicting information leaving you with a lot of questions. Is this a homeless camp that will turn Newberg into Portland? Will there be drug addicts living next to a school? Is this the best location for transitional housing? Ho…
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