SpokesCast Wed, 27 May 2026 10:18:24 -0400 en-us © 2026 SpokesCast yes New York, NY, USA 028c10ea-d0ef-5c8d-be83-621a9ecd90ef spchapin@gmail.com SpokesCast episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) SpokesCast spchapin@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pkz6uw0rj8dz39xaxg9s32tkcozu?.jpg SpokesCast Matt Johnson Stuart Chapin Anurag Papolu Forest For The Trees - Stuart Chapin 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. 

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> 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. 

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> SpokesCast Buzzsprout-19248369 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2336 1 8 full false Family - Brooklyn Cycling Family 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.

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

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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.

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> SpokesCast Buzzsprout-19096725 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 3021 1 7 full true WTF! - Lana, of Bad Pony Racing 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.

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> 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.

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> SpokesCast Buzzsprout-19016121 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3340 1 6 full true LIVE at Monster Track 2026 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 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-race
  • 33:52 - Noah Post-race
  • 35:09 - Maeve Post-race
  • 36:28 - Maria Post-race
  • 40:31 - Ryan Post-race
  • 42:29 - Butta Post-race
  • 46:49 - Tarsis Post-race
  • 49:12 - Host Wrap Up

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> 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-race
  • 33:52 - Noah Post-race
  • 35:09 - Maeve Post-race
  • 36:28 - Maria Post-race
  • 40:31 - Ryan Post-race
  • 42:29 - Butta Post-race
  • 46:49 - Tarsis Post-race
  • 49:12 - Host Wrap Up

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> SpokesCast Buzzsprout-18980456 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3221 1 5 full false Oh Yeah, How Far? - Jono & Erin, the Ultra Endurance Racers Oh Yeah, How Far? - Jono & Erin, the 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.

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> 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.

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> SpokesCast Buzzsprout-18904313 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0400 3172 1 4 full false Endo Pivot Scoop - Manu on Bike Polo 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.

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

]]> 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.

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Host - Mathew Tyler Johnson  @nycspokesstack

Co-Host - Stuart Chapin  @bikeriders.radio

Producer - Anurag Papolu  @nowatermarks

Music - Aaron “Butta” Stewart  @dammbutta

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