The Double R Show

Episode Highlights:  Grab your favorite mug and settle in—this episode is purr-fectly brewed! We kick things off with some of the “cool cats” who are reshaping our city through economic development and urban renewal, turning ideas into action. Then, we stop by a local coffee shop that’s serving more than cappuccinos—it’s helping whiskered friends find their forever homes. Finally, Dr. Leslie Ogden...

Episode Highlights:  They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…Will the real Neil Diamond please stand up?  In this episode, we lean into the sparkle and the spectacle—talking with guests connected to a Neil Diamond tribute band headed to Chinook Winds Casino Resort , and shining a light on Song Sung Blue , now playing at the Bijou Theatre . The film, based on a true story, explores the...

Episode Highlights:  A new face, familiar voices, and a look at what’s happening locally to kick off the year, all on this first episode of 2026. Meet Dan Pack, the new Executive Director of the Siletz Bay Music Festival. Nancy Wyatt and Elena Jones from the Nelscott Neighborhood Association and Eagles Lodge return to the conversation. Jeanne Sprague, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City...

Episode Highlights:  This episode climbs on three fronts. Niki Price joins us to talk about the Oregon Cultural Trust—why culture matters, how you can support it, and what lifting the arts really looks like on the ground. Be sure to act now before the New Year to claim your tax credit!  Dr. Ogden takes us skyward with the U.S. Coast Guard, breaking down helicopter operations and the real-world tra...

Episode Highlights:  As the Winter Solstice approaches, it’s time for winter to have its turn. We catch up with Oregon Coast Community College and Taft 7–12 as Winter Term takes the stage—music, school plays, and Tiger sports are all in full swing, including tonight’s Winter Band and Choir Concert. And for the Sharks? Game on there, too. Curious about Community Education or an accredited course of...

Episode Highlights:  This week, we’re tuning in to the voices, music, and creativity that give our community its holiday spirit. First up is Terry Voss, here to share the story behind the Pacific Coast Singers and their upcoming performance, Holiday Sounds of the Season —a true community ensemble bringing people together through song. Next, we step into the world of classic radio with Louis Smith,...

Episode Highlights:  Representative David Gomberg joins Double R for a two-part briefing on the issues hitting our coast hard — prospective ICE operations, the Coast Guard helicopter’s move from Newport, ODOT’s funding squeeze, and the statewide 5% budget tightening. He cuts through the noise with what’s known, what’s in flux, and what might be getting the axe. Aaron and his daughter Olivia from S...

Episode Highlights:  Welcome to Cornucopia , where we pack the good stuff from across North Lincoln County into one easy listen. Today we’re spotlighting three groups making a real difference: Ground Zero Outreach, serving neighbors on the margins with heart and hustle; AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, helping folks navigate tax season without the headache; and Explore Lincoln City, the crew keeping our...

Episode Highlights: With Wings lifts off with two hometown forces for good: the North Lincoln Eagles, rallying the community through their holiday toy drive and Christmas baskets, and Angels Anonymous, whose Angel’s Ball turns generosity into a celebration with heart. Together, eagles and angels remind us what happens when compassion grows wings. A feel-good glide into the season. Elena Jones, Nor...

Episode Highlights:  Siletz Tribe distributes over $299,000, declares food emergency, Rotarians are going green, and one man answers the call the day after Pearl Harbor, all this and more on the Double R Show this week. Delores Pigsley, Chairman ~ Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Guy Faust ~ Newport Rotary & Gentleman Farmer of Logsden Frank King ~ WW II Veteran US Marine Corp Support the...

Episode Highlights:  New leadership has arrived in Lincoln City, marking a fresh chapter for local governance. Samaritan Health Services is taking a major step forward with the launch of a new inpatient substance abuse treatment program aimed at supporting recovery and community health. Meanwhile, the Siletz Tribe is demonstrating powerful leadership of its own—donating $80,000 to help local famil...

Episode Highlights: Healthcare in Lincoln County is transcending multiple dimensions. Tune in as we intercept a new affiliation forming within the non-profit medical worlds—an evolution unfolding in real time. Then, we’ll navigate the Chamber’s multiverse of nominees, where countless realities converge across a matrix of categories. And finally, prepare for transmission: it’s time to access your m...

Episode Highlights: Baskets, Books and Quilts preserve human stories and culture, each in their own way. These are just some of the many artifacts of society that can speak to us, if we know how to listen.  Join Double R back “live” at the Senior Fair as he dialogues with three community members who are intimately involved in historic preservation and conserving the past for future generations.  ...

Episode Highlights:  Vaccines are just one of the Shots in the Arm on this week’s show. We first talk with one of the founders of a local non-profit that provides a one-time shot in the financial arm to uplift and support community members when needed. We of course are talking real shots in the arm with vaccine clinics you will want to know about, and don’t miss as we hear from an expert in what i...

Episode Highlights:  Recorded live at the 39th Senior Fair at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Double R is splitting this week’s episode right down the middle of the aisle. Join us for some R & D - Republican and Democrat - as we investigate the recent short session in Salem with our local legislators.  Senator Dick Anderson Representative David Gomberg Support the show Double R Show - Visit us on...

Episode Highlights:  A new class of improvements, insurance, and opportunities are spotlighted on this week’s episode of the Double R Show. Listen in as we hear all about the latest facilities at our local schools, market changes affecting those on Medicaid and Medicare, and all about the Senior Fair coming to Chinook Winds Casino Resort on Tuesday, October 7th.  Dr. Majalise Tolan, Lincoln County...

Episode Highlights:  On this week's episode we step inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center, where the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery has been transformed with a special exhibit and marketplace called Woven Legacies. Join Double R and his guest Krista Eddy, as they explore hand-knotted Turkish rugs, intricate kilims, shimmering jewelry, and centuries-old designs—all for a cause close to home.  Als...

Episode Highlights:  Hundred years young. Siletz Bay Trading Post is back. Join Double R as he and his guests explore the refreshed, reimagined corner at SW 51st Street in the Historic Taft District. Bryan Nichols, Siletz Bay Trading Post & ZuhG Life Surf Shop Vickie and Tom Brosy, Eleanor's Undertow  Support the show Double R Show - Visit us online -  Roger@DoubleRshow.com - Email us tod...

Episode Highlights:  Dr. Marshall Mease Roache | President, Oregon Coast Community College Teresa Simmons | Celebration of Honor Dr. Lesley Ogden | North Lincoln Samaritan Hospital & Pacific Communities Hospital Support the show Double R Show - Visit us online -  Roger@DoubleRshow.com - Email us today -  facebook.com/DoubleRShow - Follow us -  Buy Double R a Donut - A way to support the podcas...

Episode Highlights: You undoubtedly have heard of Lincoln Pops, but what about Lincoln Synth?  Join Double R and his guests for collective look at economic development, community building, and indie synth pop coming to the Lincoln City Cultural Center that will hook you.   Paul Schuytema, Executive Director | Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County Lesley Melrose-High, Leadership Lincoln L...

Episode Highlights: From Deutschland to Thailand, and everywhere Vikings have been know to sail, join Double R, co-owner of All Ways Traveling and his guests for The Travel Show episode. Monika Hucke, Deutschland Don Baker, Thailand John Jerkovich, Viking Cruise Lines Support the show Double R Show - Visit us online -  Roger@DoubleRshow.com - Email us today -  facebook.com/DoubleRShow - Follow us...

Episode Highlights: Stuff-a-Bus is coming soon, backpacks are flying off the shelves, and outdoor education is expanding.  Join us as we pool resources and support the whole child in this week’s Double R Show.   Pat Robertson, Businesses for Excellence in Youth Sharyn Jasmer, Lincoln City Outlets Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Chambliss, Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative Support the show Double R Show -...

Episode Highlights:  We live in a place where generosity thrives, a place we can all be proud to call home. Join Double R as he and his guests share stories of how helping people shapes and molds our community, providing second chances, and space for success - Something you might say is worth SOUNDING OFF about.  Jeffrey Fleming, Home Provider Coordinator, Second Home Mike Holden, Angels Anonymous...

Episode Highlights:  Music and Ospreys return to Siletz Bay, plus Daisies are blooming across the coast. Join Double R to learn more in this episode of the podcast. Jain Sekular, Siletz Bay Music Festival Ruth Shelly, Seven Capes Bird Alliance Dr. Lesley Ogden, Samaritan Health Services Support the show Double R Show - Visit us online -  Roger@DoubleRshow.com - Email us today -  facebook.com/Doubl...

Episode Highlights: Looking forward and up in Lincoln City as the city begins taking a look at the city charter for the first time since 1989, plus a feasibly study is underway for Dark Skies.   Join Double R and his guests as we chart new ways on the Central Oregon Coast. David Robinson , City Attorney - Charter Review Committee Dawn Nilson , Fibonacci Enterprises Sifan Kahale , Kahale Observator...