Greg Nibler & Sarah X Dylan are the hosts of the popular podcast & streaming network Funemployment Radio, and are pretty much responsible for providing an example of podcasting that inspired the creation of The Sprocket Podcast.  This summer they teamed up with the Bike Gallery to compete against each other for miles ridden while … Continue reading E149 – Greg Nibler & Sarah X Dylan: Funemployment Radio →

Brock & Aaron take an episode to talk on their own about the Portland Timbers, PCT days & Cascade Locks, OR, as well as the new trail extension on the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway, John B. Yeon, and getting lost in the west hills on a day ride. Mail Adam enjoyed our last episode. Sarah … Continue reading E148 – Brock & Aaron: Rides, Rants & Raves →

Tyler Tervooren believes in Advanced Riskology: better living through uncertainty.  While today’s cultural norms encourage having everything safely buttoned up and tucked in, his journey to personal fulfillment doesn’t have it all safely figured out.  Instead, he’s pursuing his goals of an unconventional lifestyle by riding the ragged edge that the boring call disaster, and … Continue reading E147 – Tyler Tervooren: Advanced Riskology →

Beth Hamon is a musician who plays “Jewish music for the rest of us,” and is a big supporter of Portland’s bicycle culture and the utility of bicycles in general.  She joins us today to share some stories, songs, and heartfelt spirituality. Beth mentioned these reads: Energy & Equity, by Ivan Illich The Jaunt, by … Continue reading E146 – Beth Hamon: Music, Bikes and Slowing Down →

Anna Brones is the author of The Culinary Cyclist and runs the websitefoodieunderground.com, and was kind enough to stop by to chat about some of this, including guiding us through a “test kitchen” type of experience.  Our topics included: pinterestfail.com Brock’s shame eating & perilous fast food making baked eggs in avocados Anna tells a sad … Continue reading E145 – Anna Brones: The Culinary Cyclist →

Cory Poole from the NW Skate Coalition undertakes a long-distance longboard trip to work between Portland and Salem!  We’re hoping he crosses the entire state of Oregon someday.  He returns to the show with some updates on the local skate scene, and also talks about his experience at the Fiets of Parenthood event. Brock stayed up … Continue reading E144 – Cory Poole Skates to Salem →

Our esteemed co-host’s brother, Dan Flores, joins us to discuss Bogota’s cycling street closures, small businesses, South American bus travel, and bicycling through Portland on his summer visit. Headlines Gizmodo via Brandon: 11 Ways I’m Trying to Achieve a Sane Relationship With the Internet Chicago Times: Cyclist pleads guilty to first U.S. felony vehicular manslaughter by bike … Continue reading E143 – Dan Flores: Visiting Portland, Living in Columbia →

Adam Leyrer from Co-Creative Pruning is truly car-free and runs his arborist business on a fantastic bike trailer from Seattle’s Haulin’ Colin.  We discuss becoming an arborist, certification, why no cars, the bike & trailer setup, hand powered tree care, partnership with a beekeeper, and Forest Park Conservancy donations. Brock is a witness to a … Continue reading E142 – Adam Leyrer: Co-Creative Pruning →

Chris & Heidi Hershberger-Esh took the opportunity of being young and in-between life stages to bicycle across the continent at their own pace and choosing their own course.  What happens when these two Mennonites expand their commitment to bicycling to a national scale?  Lots of fun and practical lessons for life, that’s what.  Guest host David … Continue reading E141 – Chris & Heidi Hershberger-Esh: Cyclical Simplicity →

Tim Mooney is working on a concept we like: how can you have a “grown-up job” and still pursue bicycle travel?  While he hasn’t found the magic solution yet, he createdPedalshift to begin the conversation among those of us who are interested.  We also discuss Portland’s changes over time, the World Domination Summit, and Tim’s … Continue reading E140 – Tim Mooney: Pedalshift →