The Sprocket Podcast

Alison Wiley writes about simpler living in its many forms through her website, diamondcutlife.org, tackling the many challenging yet rewarding aspects of “chiseling our focus down to what really matters.”  We chat with her about her philosophy of life, work for the state in transportation, food and energy approaches, and her new book,Revelle: A Novel. … Continue reading E122 – Alison Wiley: Diamond-Cut Life →

Michael Andersen is the force behind the Portland Afoot, the city’s quintessential magazine on commuting and low-car life.  Doctor Jeff is a psychologist who once had a commute by transit of four hours a day and still propagates a highly entertaining twitter feed.  Together, we attempt to better understand how we deal with our automobile-dependent … Continue reading E121 – Transit Is Relative →

Meeky Blizzard is responsible for leading the charge against an ugly freeway that was poised to be built through pristine farmland two decades back.  She partnered with citizens and 1000 Friends of Oregon to help give a voice to sensible alternatives, which sounds remarkably similar to an issue Portland area residents face today.  We talk … Continue reading E120 – Meeky Blizzard, Freeway Slayer →

Jonathan Maus is Portland, Oregon’s premier news source for all things related to bicycling through his blog at BikePortland.org.  We spoke last week about the good, the bad, and the upcoming in Portland’s bicycle cultures and communities.  Brock also learns that he’s recently gluten-conscious and a fan of Harvester and Omission gluten free beers! Also, … Continue reading E119 – Jonathan Maus: Portland Perspectives →

Adham Fisher attempts to break the records held for visiting every station in urban rail systems in as little time as possible.  He has been to many cities in this pursuit including London, New York, Barcelona, Toronto, and Chicago, and while he does not yet hold the current record, he is perhaps one of the … Continue reading E118 – Adham Fisher: Tube Challenge →

Elly Blue & Martina Fahrner are two people we have been wanting to get together for a conversation about the cycling industry and its dealings with a large part of the human race: the feminine part!  Martina, from Clever Cycles, and Elly, from Taking The Lane Media, give us their takes on gender dynamics, product … Continue reading E117 – Women & The Cycling Industry →

Chris Smith from PortlandTransport.com is a golden god of urban planning and transit.  He would never claim that title himself, but there is no person in Portland, Oregon working harder to make active and sustainable transportation a reality for the city’s near future.  We discuss the public process of crafting the city’s Comprehensive Plan, a document … Continue reading E116 – Chris Smith: Comprehensive Plan →

A little more audio of our conversation with Sky.

photo by beervanabuzz.com Sky Boyer is the genius behind Portland’s unique bicycle shop and tavern, Velo Cult, a common space that is open late for business and amenable to events and impromptu gatherings.  He welcomed us into the seemingly unending space in their Hollywood district location to chat about his philosophy on bicycles and business. … Continue reading E115 – Sky Boyer: Velo Cult →

Dan Christensen is a transit bus driver who shares his experiences by blog, twitter, and live storytelling.  He was kind enough to drop in for a chat about being a driver, dealing with traffic and bicycles, and experiencing Mount Saint Helens’ eruption in 1980.  Read his writing at rolleasyblog.com! We also implore our listeners to … Continue reading E114 – Dan Christensen: Roll Easy →