Shoes N Brews

🎙️ Episode 11 — Lauren Boden In Episode 11 of Shoes n Brews , Scotty and Ash are joined by one of Australia's most accomplished track athletes, Lauren Boden . A two-time Olympian, four-time Commonwealth Games representative, and 13-time Australian Champion, Lauren built an incredible career in the 400m hurdles and spent more than 15 years competing at the highest level of athletics. She repres...

🎙️ Episode 10 — Will McInnes In Episode 10 of Shoes n Brews , Scotty and Ash sit down with Will McInnes , a runner chasing an absolutely outrageous goal — becoming the youngest Australian ever to complete all 7 World Major Marathons in a single calendar year . 🏃‍♂️🌍 From balancing training, travel, recovery, and life around the globe, Will gives us a real insight into what it takes to take on on...

🎙️ Episode 9 — Simon Thompson In Episode 9 of Shoes n Brews , Scotty and Ash sit down with Simon Thompson — Olympian, elite triathlete, and all-round endurance weapon. Simon represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics , finishing inside the top 10, and has built a career at the highest level of the sport, including World Cup success and national titles. We dive into what it takes to compete...

🎙️ Episode 8 — Phil Rizzo & the Nike Zoom Fly 6 In Episode 8 of Shoes n Brews , Scotty and Ash are joined by Phil Rizzo — former elite gymnast turned keen runner, fresh off taking on the iconic Six Foot Track Marathon . We chat about Phil’s journey from the world of gymnastics to pounding the pavement (and trails), and how that athletic background translates into running — from strength and du...

🎙️ Episode 7 — Grant Brisbin & the New Balance 1080 v15 In Episode 7 of Shoes N Brews , Scotty and Ash are joined by Grant Brisbin to dive into one of the most talked-about daily trainers in running — the New Balance 1080 v15 . We break down what makes the 1080 such a favourite for runners chasing comfort, protection, and big mileage, and how the latest version feels compared to previous model...

🎄 Shoes N Brews — Episode 6: Xmas Special 🎙️🍻 “Ash & Scotty’s Top 5 Shoes and Beers of 2025” It’s the Shoes N Brews Christmas Special, and we’re signing off the year in style. In this episode, Ash and Scotty break down their Top 5 Running Shoes of 2025 and their Top 5 Brews of the Year — the hits, the surprises, and the ones we kept reaching for. We cover: Our personal Top 5 shoes across dai...

🎙️ Shoes n Brews — Episode 5 Guest: Leo Peterson Shoe of the Month: Brooks Adrenaline 25 In Episode 5, Scotty and Ash sitdown with the legend himself — Leo Peterson — to dive into his amazing running resume, some coolstories and his views on one of the most popular stability shoes on the planet:the Brooks Adrenaline 25 . We break down what’s new, what’sbetter, and why this shoe continues to be the...

🎙️ Episode 4 — Ash vs. ULTRAMAN: 10K Swim, 420K Ride, 84K Run Scotty and Ash break down Ash’s latest plunge into the deep end: ULTRAMAN . Across three brutal days he takes on a 10 km swim , 420 km on the bike , and a double marathon (84 km) — and somehow still finds time to talk shoes and crack a cold one. In this episode: Why Ultraman? The moment Ash decided a normal Ironman wasn’t spicy enough....

🎙️ Shoes n Brews — Episode 3 Guest: Mark Dunlop Shoe: Hoka Arahi 8 Theme: From stroke → marathon PB → 2x Central Coast BEER MILE champ 🍻 This one is a beauty. Scotty and Ash sit down with Mark Dunlop , whose story is straight up wild — he went from suffering a stroke to coming back and running a marathon personal best , and then, because why not, winning the Central Coast Beer Mile two years in a...

In this episode of Shoes n Brews , Scotty and Ash are joined by an Australian running legend — Michael Roeger . Roegs is a five-time Paralympian , a dual Paralympic medalist , the proud owner of seven World Championship medals , and multiple world records across middle and long-distance running. He’s not only one of the most decorated athletes in Australian track and marathon history, but also one...

Episode 1 — Mizuno Wave Sky 9 + Cold Beers with Scotty & Ash Scotty and Ash lace up the brand-new Mizuno Wave Sky 9 and put it through its paces. From long runs to easy days, we break down how it feels, who it’s built for, and where it sits in the Mizuno line-up. Of course, no Shoes n Brews episode is complete without a few cold ones 🍻 — so we crack some beers, share our thoughts, and (as alw...