SpokesCast

SpokesCast

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.

Episodes

  1. Jun 11

    Stay Alive - Cordell Murray, Founder of Stay Alive Studio

    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

    1h 16m

  2. May 27

    Forest For The Trees - Stuart Chapin

    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 Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

    39 min

  3. Apr 29

    Family - Brooklyn Cycling Family

    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

    50 min

  4. Apr 15

    WTF! - Lana, of Bad Pony Racing

    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

    56 min
  5. LIVE at Monster Track 2026

    Apr 8

    LIVE at Monster Track 2026

    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 intro3:07 - Devin Pre-race4:17 - Karen Pre-race8:10 - Butta Pre-race12:24 - Maeve Pre-race13:45 - Maria Pre-race16:37 - Mike Pre-race19:47 - Noah Pre-race23:19 - Liam and Ryan Pre-race25:29 - Sonja Pre-race28:21 - Host Banter32:23 - Karen Post-race33:52 - Noah Post-race35:09 - Maeve Post-race36:28 - Maria Post-race40:31 - Ryan Post-race42:29 - Butta Post-race46:49 - Tarsis Post-race49:12 - Host Wrap Up-------------------- Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

    54 min

  6. Mar 25

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

    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

    53 min

  7. Mar 11

    Endo Pivot Scoop - Manu on Bike Polo

    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 Chapin  @bikeriders.radio Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

    45 min

  8. Feb 25

    Meditation in Motion - Joe Lach & his 10,000 Miles

    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

    43 min
  9. Jalopy - Daniel Varghese, of Leg Day BK

    Feb 10

    Jalopy - Daniel Varghese, of Leg Day BK

    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

    48 min
  • 9 Episodes

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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    SpokesCast
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 SpokesCast
  • Show Website
    SpokesCast

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