SpokesCast

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An interview show focused on the individuals that make up the NYC cycling community. Guests include bike-packers, endurance athletes, messengers, alleycat racers, and many more. SpokesCast explores the human element of NYC cycling and highlights what makes the people, the community, and the hobby so special.

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Stay Alive - Cordell Murray, Founder of Stay Alive Studio 11.06.2026 1:15:52

We spoke with Cordell of Stay Alive Studio about establishing his clothing brand, his experience as a bike messenger/dispatcher, and being a NYC employee. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart @dammbutta

Forest For The Trees - Stuart Chapin 27.05.2026 38:56

Today marks a farewell to co-host, Stuart Chapin, as he embarks on a cross-country bike-packing trip to raise money to fight ALS. In this episode, we discuss preparation for a NYC to San Francisco bike-packing excursion, the physical and mental toll of a thousand mile journey, and a look back at moments from SpokesCast season one. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson @nycspokesstack...

Family - Brooklyn Cycling Family 29.04.2026 50:21

We spoke with Zel, Vlad, Adrian, Dalis, Francesco, Art, and Jeremy of Brooklyn Cycling Family. We discussed the origin of their bi-weekly group ride, the BCF art showcase, and community events. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart @dammbutta

WTF! - Lana, of Bad Pony Racing 15.04.2026 55:40

We spoke with Lana, founder of Bad Pony Racing, about being a fixed-gear supremacist, advocating for women/transfemme/non-binary racers, and the formation of Bad Pony. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart @dammbutta

LIVE at Monster Track 2026 08.04.2026 53:41

The SpokesCast Crew heads to MONSTERTRACK and talk to the racers before and after the event. Congrats to Winners Karen and Hayato! 0:00 - Host intro 3:07 - Devin Pre-race 4:17 - Karen Pre-race 8:10 - Butta Pre-race 12:24 - Maeve Pre-race 13:45 - Maria Pre-race 16:37 - Mike Pre-race 19:47 - Noah Pre-race 23:19 - Liam and Ryan Pre-race 25:29 - Sonja Pre-race 28:21 - Host Banter 32:23 - Karen Post-ra...

Oh Yeah, How Far? - Jono Freeman & Erin Poland, Ultra Endurance Racers 25.03.2026 52:52

Jono Freeman and Erin Poland spoke about ultra-endurance cycling, Jono getting food poisoning during the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco, and Erin breaking her foot during the Silk Road Mountain Race. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart @dammbutta

Endo Pivot Scoop - Manu on Bike Polo 11.03.2026 44:37

We spoke with Manu Osorio about playing bike polo in New York and internationally, donating bikes to those in need, and honoring member of the bike community who are no longer with us. If you wish to volunteer to help get bikes to migrants or others in need of a bike, send an email to neighborsforbikes@gmail.com . -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart C...

Meditation in Motion - Joe Lach & his 10,000 Miles 25.02.2026 42:57

The SpokesCast Crew spoke with cyclist, Joe Lach, about riding 10,000 miles in 2025, his favorite biking/running routes in NYC, and how being extremely regimented has impacted his physical and mental health. -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart @dammbutta

Jalopy - Daniel Varghese, of Leg Day BK 10.02.2026 48:29

For the inaugural episode of SpokesCast, the crew sits down with Daniel Varghese, the creator of Leg Day BK; a newsletter about the pursuit of joy through cycling. Find Daniel at @legdaybk -------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart @dammbutta