TRACK 57: Mike Themistocleous from Scrapper // All Things Music + Creating “Heat,” The Band's Debut Single

BIRTHDAY TRACK 61: Running For Joy with Rae Broderick

🎉 Happy Birthday to Allie G and Rae Broderick! 🎉 In this special Track of The Allie G Show, we celebrate the birthdays of these amazing women with a heartfelt conversation about running, personal growth, and the power of community.

TRACK 60: Endurance, Entrepreneurship & Welcoming Matt Vosburgh as (occasional) Co-Host

Brought to you by BAKLINE [bakline.com] and Monday Night Media [instagram.com/mondaynight.media] Follow The Allie G Show on Instagram [Instagram.com/The_AllieGShow] Follow Bakline on Instagram [instagram.com/baklinerunning] In this track of The Allie G Show, Allie is joined by Matt Vosburgh of Bakline Running for a conversation about endurance - both in sport and in entrepreneurship. Matt shares his journey through running, building Bakline with his brother Rob, and the long-game mindset it takes to pursue big athletic and business goals. This track explores how lessons from marathons, ultras, and multi-year projects translate into building something meaningful over time. Plus, a big podcast announcement: Matt is officially joining the show as an occasional co-host!

TRACK 59: NYC Marathon Announcement, Tussey & The Miles Ahead!

Brought to you by BAKLINE [bakline.com] Donate to my fundraiser for Team Skinny Pig / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute! [https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR?fr_id=2540&pg=personal&px=2890697&s_hasSecureSession=true] Follow The Allie G Show on Instagram [www.Instagram.com/The_AllieGShow] WE ARE SO BACK! I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day Weekend! Join me for Track 59, where I share my exciting news about this year's New York City Marathon! It's official - I joined Team Skinny Pig to raise money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund! This track is packed with personal updates, race announcements and key insights into my training process for my next ultra! 00:00 Introduction 00:28 NYC Marathon Announcement 01:26 Joining Team Skinny Pig 02:48 Fall Race Training Plans 03:17 Moving Update 04:16 Race Goals and Challenges 06:01 Exploring New Distances 08:11 Mental Training Insights 12:03 Gear and Hydration Tips 20:22 Music Recommendations 33:04 Fundraising for Team Skinny Pig What's your biggest challenge with marathon training? Drop it in the comments! #NYCMarathon #TheAllieGShow #TeamSkinnyPig #RunningCommunity

TRACK 58: Kat Doherty // Broadway to Boston to Kilimanjaro

This week on The Allie G Show, I’m joined by Kat Doherty - journalist, marathoner, and adventurer - for a conversation about the power of community, resilience, and finding joy in the journey. From performing in the original Broadway cast of Mary Poppins to qualifying for and running the Boston Marathon alongside her dad, Kat shares how running became so much more than a sport. We also dive into the highs and lows of marathon training, what she’s learned through tough race-day setbacks, and the unforgettable experience of hiking Mount Kilimanjaro on her honeymoon. Brought to you by BAKLINE [Bakline.com] The Allie G Show Instagram [Instagram.com/The_AllieGShow] Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 12:46 The Journey into Running 30:03 Marathon Experiences and Challenges 32:31 The Journey to Boston Marathon 38:57 Family Legacy and Marathon Memories 44:24 Preparing for the Next Challenge 49:21 Adventures Beyond Running: Hiking Kilimanjaro

TRACK 57: Mike Themistocleous from Scrapper // All Things Music + Creating “Heat,” The Band's Debut Single

STREAM "HEAT" ON APPLE MUSIC [https://music.apple.com/us/album/heat-single/1895461154] STREAM "HEAT" ON SPOTIFY [https://open.spotify.com/album/4TNAEejg3cN6tVn1gHiSMg?si=ZVWSiUatR-KsJZR0e5IR7Q] FOLLOW SCRAPPER ON INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/scrapperband] FOLLOW MIKE ON INSTAGRAM [Instagram.com/13thfloorcowboy] In this track, Allie sits down with Mike Themistocleous from Scrapper to talk all things music, creativity, and the making of “Heat,” the band’s debut single. From early musical influences and touring experiences to building a band from the ground up, Mike shares the journey behind Scrapper’s evolving sound and identity. The conversation dives into songwriting, production, gear experimentation, collaboration, and the realities of releasing music independently. Mike also opens up about persistence, creative growth, and what’s next for Scrapper as they continue shaping their future releases and live performances. * Mike’s musical background, touring history, and session work * How Scrapper was formed and the evolution of the band * The meaning behind the name “Scrapper” * Writing, recording, and producing “Heat” * Finding the band’s sound through experimentation and collaboration * Gear, sampling, and creative approaches to songwriting * Releasing music independently and building a community online * Future plans for singles, live shows, and a full-length project * Advice for aspiring musicians on consistency, authenticity, and putting your work out into the world 00:00 – Introduction & episode overview 00:29 – Mike’s background and early influences 02:10 – The formation of Scrapper 03:23 – From Digital Caveman to Scrapper 05:06 – Musical inspirations growing up 07:10 – Developing the band’s sound 08:04 – Recording setups & home studio experimentation 11:43 – Sampling, effects, and songwriting techniques 14:51 – How the band members met 16:21 – Rebuilding the band during the pandemic 18:52 – The origin of the name “Scrapper” 23:38 – The journey of creating “Heat” 26:32 – Choosing their debut single 30:28 – Mixing, mastering, and production 34:53 – Hidden details within the music 36:50 – Future releases, live shows, and album plans 39:37 – Collaboration and creative routines 44:45 – Knowing when a song is finished 46:25 – Advice for aspiring musicians 49:00 – Overcoming fear and releasing music 50:45 – Community, support, and upcoming gigs 66:24 – Where to follow Scrapper 67:35 – Closing thoughts & gratitude