TRACK 55: From Heartbreak Hill to Boylston // Allie’s Boston Marathon Recap with Dan Foley!

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Brought to you by BAKLINE Support Team Skinny Pig HERE Join us as Allie G shares her Boston Marathon experience - from race weekend prep to the final stretch on Boylston Street. The race comes into focus in the second half: seeing friends from mile 13 onward, getting a boost from her “pit crew” at mile 24, and closing it out with a meaningful finish line moment when Dan Foley hands her the medal. This track gets into what Boston actually feels like on race day, along with practical takeaways for runners thinking about it. In this episode: * Race weekend strategy: staying calm, gear choices, and managing nerves * The Boston start line: buses, waiting, and logistics * Course highlights, including Wellesley College and Heartbreak Hill * Crowd energy and seeing familiar faces along the course * Running a Boston PR and handling the final miles * Advice for first-time Boston runners: pacing, mindset, and preparation * A realistic take on the Boston community and its reputation

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

7. maj 20261 h 4 min

TRACK 55: From Heartbreak Hill to Boylston // Allie’s Boston Marathon Recap with Dan Foley!

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