The Sprocket Podcast

Producer Brock pops in to say hi while attempting to lurk unannounced, and we weigh the value of the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies to young children.

Mac Nurse David is no stranger to bicycles or electronics repair.  He’s been on the show before to discuss our relationships technology and attempted to upgrade our studio computer in 2015, and this time around we chat about how far you’d go to make an old machine work and where he’s been riding lately. Thanks to … Continue reading E509 – Fixing Old Tech with Mac Nurse David →

Brent Hammer joins us to talk about his experiences in ebike delivery, including what happens when you crash in the rain and crush your customer’s burrito (it’s better than you think), and what he enjoys about the sunny season coming up. Thanks to our nationally recognized “top beer bar in Oregon” beverage sponsor, The Beer … Continue reading E508 – Brent does ebike delivery →

Pedalshift & The Sprocket Podcast continue getting together for online happy hours in these unusual times.  This is the second, recorded on March 20, 2020, featuring friend of the show Greg in California and former Sprocket guests EJ & Ellie! Stay tuned to the news on our social media feeds for info about the next, … Continue reading E507c – SprocketShift Happy Hour #2 →

Pedalshift & The Sprocket Podcast have been getting together for online happy hours in these unusual times.  This is the first, recorded on March 15, 2020, featuring, among others, friend of the show Eric Iverson! Stay tuned to the news on our social media feeds for info about the next, or visit pedalshift.net/happyhour to view … Continue reading E507b – SprocketShift Happy Hour #1 →

Ponce Christie of Cascadia Courrier Collective spends some time with us in our virtual studio (look how big it is inside!) discussing food delivery and how to be a smart bicyclist in Portland’s traffic.  Get your local orders filled in town using their system at pdxccc.com and stop being hungry.  If you live outside of … Continue reading E507 – Cascadian Courier Collective →

photo courtesy of Gladys Bikes Leah Benson was the proprietor of the iconic Gladys Bikes shop on Portland, Oregon’s Alberta Street.  Cassie Hidalgo is the new owner!  We chat with them about the shop, the transition from one era to another, and whether artisan jello shots will be the next can’t-get-enough trend out of Portland. … Continue reading E506 – Gladys Bikes Passes The Torch →

Chris Smith is a favorite repeat guest, and while we know he’s an incredibly smart guy, the general public is about to learn how much he can help the Portland region!  Chris is tossing his hat into the ring in the upcoming May election for Metro Councilor in the regional government that helps to regulate … Continue reading E505 – Chris For Metro! →

Armando joins Aaron & Guthrie to chat about the state of bike fun and function in Portland! Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!  Calendar: March 18th – Oregon Field Guide viewing party at Evolution Fitness, 7pm May 9 – Mohawk … Continue reading E504 – Armando Keeps Us Up To Date →

Joshua Force created mind-expanding puzzles using both ancient and modern symbols and deployed them into the public space.  What a great way to revitalize the streets!  We ask him what he does, how he does it, and how people respond, as well as chatting about the evolution of mobility in the city of Portland.  His instagram: @ukodus.rocks and story/contributions … Continue reading E503 – Getting Weird with Joshua! →

John Carter is the Interim Transportation Demand Management / Active Transportation Specialist and Carrie Cantrell is the Active Transportation Ambassador at Portland Community College.  At an institution of higher learning with four separate campus locations, it can be difficult to imagine getting where you need to be under your own power, but these two are here … Continue reading E502 – John & Carrie Help You Get To Community College →

Madi & Joe took the train to the City of Angels, and had several adventures in pursuit of the world’s best tacos.  You know… tacos.  The best food known to humankind.  Intersections with simpler living abounded, and we get the details. Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our … Continue reading E501 – Madi & Joe Do L.A. →

At long last, we reach the 500th episode of our show, and bring it to you for your enjoyment.  For this momentous occasion, we invited long-time conspirator and friend of the show, Tim Mooney (whose voice is briefly heard on our program nearly weekly), to join.  We love the fact that we can have long … Continue reading E500 – EPISODE FIVE HUNDRED →

Our friend Patrick Mok returns to talk about E-Bikes and why he’s into them! Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!  Calendar: May 9th – Mohawk Valley Metric Century, Armitage Park, Eugene June 13 – Hop Head Hundred in Independence, OR … Continue reading E499 – Patrick on E-Bikes →

Paula & Eric go on an epic backcountry Idaho bike trip, and discover exactly how far you can go down the path less traveled.  We are glad they survived to tell the tale! Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!  Calendar: … Continue reading E498 – Idaho Adventure with Paula & Eric →

Aaron & Guthrie take a minute to rundown their assessment of the turning of the clock, the calendar, and the decade, and give some SPOILER ALERTS for the coming year of bicycling culture in Portland, Oregon. Also, how urban bicycling networks are like a gravity well. #scifi Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, … Continue reading E497 – Aaron & Guthrie give a SPOILER ALERT →

Guthrie’s friend Ed Piper goes to Japan and gets a bike!  He lives in the city of Kawagoe. Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep us going!  Calendar: 2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis 1st Friday of every month … Continue reading E496 – Ed In Japan! →

Welcome to another rebroadcast as our hosts take some time off for the holidays.  See you with another studio show soon! Team Grilled By Bike.  The Oregon Outback.  What more needs to be said? Eric, JP, Eilif, & Ross party responsibly across the uninhabited lands of eastern Oregon, encountering mud, rain, fallen trees, and windfall burn … Continue reading E261a REBROADCAST – Grilled By Bike does the Oregon Outback →

photo credit: Michael Hamann Aaron & Guthrie chat about winter weather and regroup after a season of shows.  New studio, new takes on the roads and traffic when it all goes to hell in the winter. Thanks to our beverage sponsor, The Beer Mongers, and, as always, thanks to our generous Patreon donors that keep … Continue reading E495 – Aaron & Guthrie Talk Winter Weather →

Brock & Brandon celebrate 100 episodes of the Sprocket Podcast by traversing the city for hours using every mode of transport they can get into, including TriMet, the Portland Streetcar, the Portland Aerial Tram, and of course Car2Go.  Here’s a “lite” version of the 5 hours of audio we taped during the adventure. Fine Print email us: thesprocketpodcast@gmail.com twitter: @SprocketPodcast … Continue reading E100 REBROADCAST – Brock & Brandon’s Transit Adventure →