The Sprocket Podcast

Paul & Caroline Zavitkovski are perhaps the biking-est couple in Portland.  They had a bicycle honeymoon of epic proportions, transport their pug Rando in a specially built bicycle sidecar, and are cheerfully dialed into the bicycle culture here in town.  We discuss the best Pug ever, a bikey wedding, and a honeymoon across the northern … Continue reading E226 – Paul & Caroline Zavitkovski: The Honeymooners →

Stephen Szucs is fascinated by more sustainable living solutions that the average Joe can implement.  He rode one of Organic Transit’s ELF trikes, Rita, on his #RETHINK tour from Canada to Florida.  We also talk about transportation choices such as longboarding, housing choices like Craig & Connie Cook’s earthship, and other kinds of choices we … Continue reading E225 – Stephen Szucs: #RETHINK Tour →

Alex Reed helped to launch and coordinate Bike Loud PDX. Kari Schlosshauer is a concerned and involved bikey mom who lives near SE Clinton street. We talk about starting an advocacy movement, the case study of Portland’s first neighborhood greenway, the nature of advocacy vs. that of activism (and are they the same thing?), and … Continue reading E224 – Alex Reed & Kari Shlosshauer: Bike Loud PDX →

Vivian Satterfield is a representative of OPAL Environmental Justice, an advocacy group in Portland, OR committed to improving the transportation experience of people using buses and light rail to get around town.  We talk about her bicycling experience, work around … Continue reading →

Vivian Satterfield is a representative of OPAL Environmental Justice, an advocacy group in Portland, OR committed to improving the transportation experience of people using buses and light rail to get around town.  We talk about her bicycling experience, work around transit, and how being in public connects us to the world around us. Also: Brock … Continue reading E223 – Vivian Satterfield: OPAL Environmental Justice →

David Griffiths is a person on a bicycle using adaptive technology for mobility and transportation, and is playing to his strengths!  We discuss all the aspects of that statement in this bonus episode.  What is this town like for someone using specialized equipment?  And how do people react? Find David’s fundraiser for his trip to … Continue reading E222b – David Griffiths: Handcycling →

Bryan Hance is one of the people behind the Bike Index, a database of bicycle serial numbers and traits that helps tie people to them when a theft occurs.  We talk about the website, the situation on thefts (especially in Portland OR), avoidance tips, and their partnership with Spinlister.  Bryan mentioned this inspiring story about … Continue reading E222 – Bryan Hance: Bike Index →

This was just too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Brock and Jeremy talk about cats, how jazz legend Charles Mingus developed a method to toilet train cats, Jake’s (Jeremy’s cat) opinions on transit, and a m.f. snake on a m.f. train. Enjoy!

Boston month may be over, but we still have one more interview to bring you: Jeremy Mendelson of Critical Transit. Jeremy is a traveling geographer, bike and transit fan, and sustainable transportation advocate. He has designed bus and rail networks for a wide range of transit agencies; toured dozens of cities and towns; and written … Continue reading E221b Jeremy Mendelson →

Maren Souders has never, ever owned a car.  That’s an achievement even for those who’ve tried!  She brings us some inspiring stories and thoughts on low-car life, the value of listening, and trying to eat vegan while taking Amtrak trains across the country.  Notably, she’s spent some time on a multi-city listening tour, sitting in … Continue reading E221 – Maren Souders: Open Ears, No Car →