Chains & Gears
Ethan Flores
Welcome to Chains & Gears, where interviews are conducted from engineers, cyclists, friends, professionals, and other athletes. Where people's own experiences can teach others, as well as, myself from their own tips and tricks that could be used in the future.
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S1 Ep10: Off the Clock: Animals
Chains & Gears
08/26/20 • 40 min
We are back with some awesome animals! Whether it be animals at home, the wild or in pop culture; we still care about them!
Mentioned Info:
Our own pets at home, random animals where we grew up, fictional characters, and please care for animals out there!
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Pepper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/
My Doggie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenga.lola__thepups/
The Great Emu Wars: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/the-great-emu-war-in-which-some-large-flightless-birds-unwittingly-foiled-the-australian-army/
Mentioned Info:
Our own pets at home, random animals where we grew up, fictional characters, and please care for animals out there!
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Pepper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/
My Doggie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenga.lola__thepups/
The Great Emu Wars: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/the-great-emu-war-in-which-some-large-flightless-birds-unwittingly-foiled-the-australian-army/
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S1 Ep1: Episode 1: Jahsiah Toby - Mechanical Engineer
Chains & Gears
07/06/20 • 72 min
Meet Jahsiah Toby an engineering student that is entering his last semester, testing for a prototype for a NASA rover, and former UTSA engineering royalty.
Mentioned content:
Dealing with engineering school, extra curricular activities, 3D printing, NASA rovers, NASA testing, and advice.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
UTSA-College of Engineering: http://engineering.utsa.edu/
NASA Opportunity Rover: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1087755/Nasa-opportunity-mars-rover-last-message-opportunity-last-words
UTSA-Texas Society of Professional Engineers: https://www.facebook.com/TSPEUTSA/
Mentioned content:
Dealing with engineering school, extra curricular activities, 3D printing, NASA rovers, NASA testing, and advice.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
UTSA-College of Engineering: http://engineering.utsa.edu/
NASA Opportunity Rover: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1087755/Nasa-opportunity-mars-rover-last-message-opportunity-last-words
UTSA-Texas Society of Professional Engineers: https://www.facebook.com/TSPEUTSA/
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S1 Ep8: Fast-Talk 3: Music Maker
Chains & Gears
08/17/20 • 31 min
Reynaldo Hernandez is the guy to go to for creating music for any type of project. Hear his process for recording and creating audio.
In this episode we mentioned how I got Rey to create my intro song, how he gets inspired, what materials he used, and how he recorded the song using GarageBand.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Rey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rey_hdz13/
GarageBand: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/
Tame Impala: https://official.tameimpala.com/
In this episode we mentioned how I got Rey to create my intro song, how he gets inspired, what materials he used, and how he recorded the song using GarageBand.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Rey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rey_hdz13/
GarageBand: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/
Tame Impala: https://official.tameimpala.com/

S1 Ep6: Episode 4: Jeff Puig - Laredo Civil Engineer
Chains & Gears
08/05/20 • 48 min
Jeff learned a lot while getting his degree. While Laredo is not the biggest engineering place to be, he came back to try and better the city. Hear him share his experiences and advice to any one that is currently in school.
Mentioned info:
Not giving up from a "fail", climbing back up, finding opportunities, good looking applicants, college activities, making places better, and accepting future technology.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Jeff's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judi.puig
CEC Firm: https://www.cectexas.com/laredo/
Mentioned info:
Not giving up from a "fail", climbing back up, finding opportunities, good looking applicants, college activities, making places better, and accepting future technology.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Jeff's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judi.puig
CEC Firm: https://www.cectexas.com/laredo/

08/03/20 • 55 min
Robert does a lot for the amount of time he is given, organizes races, and competes in running events and various cycling disciplines. Hear us tackle some issues and training tips he has!
Details within the episode:
Robert's triathlon and running start, training tips, managing time, USAC scheduling, problems with hosting events, rewards from events, and hopeful changes.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Robert's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1002366081
Cibolo Creek Racing: https://www.facebook.com/cibolocreekracing
Blitz Racing: https://www.facebook.com/blitzracingcc/
USA Cyling: https://usacycling.org/
Details within the episode:
Robert's triathlon and running start, training tips, managing time, USAC scheduling, problems with hosting events, rewards from events, and hopeful changes.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Robert's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1002366081
Cibolo Creek Racing: https://www.facebook.com/cibolocreekracing
Blitz Racing: https://www.facebook.com/blitzracingcc/
USA Cyling: https://usacycling.org/

S1 Ep4: Fast-Talk 2: Engineering in Film
Chains & Gears
07/20/20 • 33 min
Film has grown tremendously with the power of engineering! I am joined with Jose Garcia (Pepito) and Eduardo Ramirez (Eddie) as we graze the massive subject with some examples from movies and shows we have seen!
Mentioned content:
Past technology to newer ones, dramatic changes in movies, advances in technology, and unacknowledged engineering scenes.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Pepper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/
*Eddie does not have social media*
Inception Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PhiSSnaUKk
Henry Cavill CGI: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a22626767/henry-cavill-mustache-controversy/#:~:text=Paramount%2C%20Warner%20Bros.,Henry%20Cavill's%20extremely%20handsome%20face.&text=Well%2C%20instead%20of%20shaving%20the,hair%20was%20removed%20with%20CGI.
The Mandalorian: https://youtu.be/Ufp8weYYDE8
Pacific Rim: https://youtu.be/mRIfIi6R1Ys
Mentioned content:
Past technology to newer ones, dramatic changes in movies, advances in technology, and unacknowledged engineering scenes.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Pepper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/
*Eddie does not have social media*
Inception Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PhiSSnaUKk
Henry Cavill CGI: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a22626767/henry-cavill-mustache-controversy/#:~:text=Paramount%2C%20Warner%20Bros.,Henry%20Cavill's%20extremely%20handsome%20face.&text=Well%2C%20instead%20of%20shaving%20the,hair%20was%20removed%20with%20CGI.
The Mandalorian: https://youtu.be/Ufp8weYYDE8
Pacific Rim: https://youtu.be/mRIfIi6R1Ys

S1 Ep2: Episode 2: Remigio Del Rio - An Upbeat Cyclist
Chains & Gears
07/08/20 • 63 min
Here is Remigio Del Rio or "Remi" as people may call him. Hear our experiences in camping for a race, knock off brands, and just enjoying life.
Content within:
How to not sleep before a race, forgetting to tie your bike correctly to a rack, knock off brands risk and their potential benefit.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Remi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remigotabike/
Blitz Racing: https://www.facebook.com/blitzracingcc/
Ali Express Helmets (I do not recommend, just look how cheap they are, meaning less quality): https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20200821084222&SearchText=replica+bike+helmets
Content within:
How to not sleep before a race, forgetting to tie your bike correctly to a rack, knock off brands risk and their potential benefit.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Remi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remigotabike/
Blitz Racing: https://www.facebook.com/blitzracingcc/
Ali Express Helmets (I do not recommend, just look how cheap they are, meaning less quality): https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20200821084222&SearchText=replica+bike+helmets

S1 Ep3: Fast-Talk 1: Please Wear Your Bike Helmet!
Chains & Gears
07/20/20 • 39 min
I am joined with Mario Romo as we share our own experiences for helmet safety and found many other instances on why we should wear bike helmets. Avid cyclist or not, just wear the helmet!
Mentioned material:
Real life accidents, off branded helmet issues, testing helmets, new technology, and cost issues.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Mario's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maitoromo/
Twin City Cyclery: https://twincitycyclery.com/
Walmart Helmets: https://www.walmart.com/browse/sports-outdoors/bike-helmets/4125_1081404_7258752_6249551
When to replace your helmet: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/when-to-replace-your-bike-helmet/
One of many reasons for bike helmets: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a24110027/bike-helmet-safety/#:~:text=Helmets%20can%20protect%20against%20specific,streets%20and%20more%20mindful%20drivers.&text=If%20you've%20ever%20ridden,about%20the%20risks%20and%20dangers.
Mentioned material:
Real life accidents, off branded helmet issues, testing helmets, new technology, and cost issues.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Mario's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maitoromo/
Twin City Cyclery: https://twincitycyclery.com/
Walmart Helmets: https://www.walmart.com/browse/sports-outdoors/bike-helmets/4125_1081404_7258752_6249551
When to replace your helmet: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/when-to-replace-your-bike-helmet/
One of many reasons for bike helmets: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a24110027/bike-helmet-safety/#:~:text=Helmets%20can%20protect%20against%20specific,streets%20and%20more%20mindful%20drivers.&text=If%20you've%20ever%20ridden,about%20the%20risks%20and%20dangers.

S1 Ep7: Off the Clock: Movies
Chains & Gears
08/12/20 • 48 min
An unfiltered series featuring two of my favorite guys from South Texas? Yes please! Listen to Pepper and Ethan converse about some of their movie preferences, from Django to Batman? How did that happen? Welcome to the newest addition to the Chains & Gears lineup!
Content:
Literally geeked out on movies, some our pet peeves mentioned, fantastic soundtracks, bring up smaller productions, and we really need to visit some cultural movies.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Pepper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/
Hamilton Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZcGI2hFTy5Rruln175z9X
Disney + Marvel: https://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/news/companies/disney_marvel/
Interstellar scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hf_XkgE1d0
Content:
Literally geeked out on movies, some our pet peeves mentioned, fantastic soundtracks, bring up smaller productions, and we really need to visit some cultural movies.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Pepper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/
Hamilton Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZcGI2hFTy5Rruln175z9X
Disney + Marvel: https://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/news/companies/disney_marvel/
Interstellar scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hf_XkgE1d0

S1 Ep9: Fast-Talk 4: Nutrition Tips
Chains & Gears
08/21/20 • 30 min
Jorge Munoz or "George" is my cycling coach from Tenac Championship Coaching. Over our span he has taught me a lot of nutrition, but do I listen? Not really but I really should! It can mean the difference from bad to good.
Some nutrition details we covered:
Fast food no-no's, calories, good choices for training and events, when carbs are needed, and good old hydration.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Jorge's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyjorgemunoz/
Tenac Coaching Services: https://gotenac.com/
Scratch Cooking Books: https://www.skratchlabs.com/pages/cookbooks
SIS Beta Fuel: https://www.scienceinsport.com/us/shop-sis/go-range/beta-fuel
Some nutrition details we covered:
Fast food no-no's, calories, good choices for training and events, when carbs are needed, and good old hydration.
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o
Jorge's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyjorgemunoz/
Tenac Coaching Services: https://gotenac.com/
Scratch Cooking Books: https://www.skratchlabs.com/pages/cookbooks
SIS Beta Fuel: https://www.scienceinsport.com/us/shop-sis/go-range/beta-fuel
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