Best Evan Pearson Podcasts (2024)

1
Interview with Elliott Evans (a.k.a ‘Alternate Marty’ / ‘Ensemble’) 46:37

28m ago46:37

46:37

It’s been about a year since our last cast interview… but we’re BACK! ⚡️ The phenomenally talented Elliott Evans who currently plays Alternate Marty and many other residents of Hill Valley in Back to the Future The Musical in the West End recently joined us for a little chat! With just a few weeks left in Hill Valley, we discussed Elliott’s path to…

1
EP 130: Rory Linkletter 40:35

4h ago40:35

40:35

Rory Linkletter has had a banner 2024 so far: a half marathon personal best of 1:01:02 at the Houston Half Marathon in January, followed by a personal best of 2:08:01 at the Seville Marathon in February that helped him qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He is the second fastest Canadian male of all time over the marathon distance, but h…

1
EP 129: Olivia Lundman & Evan Dunfee - Mixed Race Walker Olympic Team 40:02

6h ago40:02

40:02

First time ever! That is the Mixed Race Walker Olympic Event and Canada is sending Olivia Lundman and returning guest Evan Dunfee to compete at Paris 2024! This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, they join host John Shep to chat about respecting the process and what it means to have a powerful team dynamic - and how these two things brought them…

1
Ep. 233: Blackout! Records w/ Bill Wilson 1:35:35

4d ago1:35:35

1:35:35

Blackout! Records was formed in 1988 by Bill Wilson and Jim Gibson. In 1989, the label released its album, a New York hardcore compilation album entitled Where the Wild Things Are.[1] The album included tracks from Sheer Terror, Killing Time, and others. After this first release, Gibson amicably parted company to start his own record label, Noisevi…

1
EP 128: Ben Flanagan - Paris 2024 Olympics 48:39

2d ago48:39

48:39

By John Shep

1
EP 127: Canal Pursuit 1:04:40

22d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Learn how to support Canal Pursuit at: https://mdsc.akaraisin.com/ui/dd2024/g/42046 and use the promo code trillium10 for a great discount!!By John Shep

1
Ep. 232: Co-Ed w/ Waleed Rashidi 1:17:30

16d ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Co-Ed was a punk band from La Verne, CA. They put out 2 releases on Cool Guy Records which were Sometimes Always Maybe Never and a split with the band Pollen. I got Waleed on the Skype and this is what we chat about: Their aol email account still being active Seeing someone who has a shirt of a band you like Opening for Less Than Jake Playing at St…

1
EP 126: Western States Endurance Run Ontario Party 1:08:53

16d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. On this episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, we catch up with four athletes who are taking on that 100 mile challenge! Host John Shep speaks this week with Jeff Rowthorn of Happy Trails Racing, local trail legend Iris Cooper, ulltrarunner Fran…

1
Ep. 231: Steve Evetts 1:20:03

23d ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Steve Evetts is an American record producer who has produced music for Alesana, Poison the Well, A Static Lullaby, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, Symphony X, Saves the Day, Lifetime, Kid Dynamite, Hightower, Story of the Year, Every Time I Die, Earth Crisis, Still Remains, Our Last Night, and The Wonder Years. Steve Evetts has been an active…

1
EP 125: Pride Month Running Panel - AO Celebrates Pride Month 47:23

24d ago47:23

47:23

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membershipBy John Shep

1
EP 124: Rach McBride, Triathlete - AO Celebrates Pride Month 32:24

1M ago32:24

32:24

We continue our celebration of Pride Month with Rach McBride (and guest co-host Cory Freedman!), who is a five-time Ironman 70.3 winner and the first open non-binary professional triathlete. They are crushing it in the worlds of triathlon and gravel racing, but it has not been easy as a non-binary athlete. The world of athletics encounters similar …

1
Ep. 230: Donuts N' Glory Pt. 2 w/ Freddie Torres 1:53:35

1M ago1:53:35

1:53:35

Donuts N’ Glory were a band from SoCal. They opened for bigger acts, like No Use for A Name, Suicide Machines, Nonsense, Ten Foot Pole, The Queers, The Quincy Punks, etc. In 1996 they recorded “When Pregnasaurs Ruled The Earth” at Westbeach in Hollywood with Donell Cameron, the same studio where Fat Wreck Chords had used for recording many of its b…

1
EP 123: Dee Pearson - AO Celebrates Pride Month 48:21

2M ago48:21

48:21

Dee Pearson is an athlete, an LGBTQ+ advocate and an inspiration. Guest co-host Cory Freedman of the TO Women's Run Series joins us to learn all about Dee's running story, their ever-growing connections to the running community, and their recent 50k finish at Sulphur Springs Trail Race! Enjoy as we run with and celebrate Pride this month at Athleti…

1
EP 122: Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2024 Recap 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Sulphur Springs Trail Race 2024 is in the books! This past weekend, the Ontario trail running community came out in full force for 10k, 20k, 50k, 50mi, 100km, 100mi and 100mi Team Relay events. We recap this amazing weekend of races with those who were there, including host John Shep, Canadian running icon Krista DuChene, Gotta Run Racing podcast h…

1
Ep. 229: As Friends Rust w/ Damien Moyal 1:48:54

2M ago1:48:54

1:48:54

As Friends Rust is an American melodic hardcore band based in Gainesville, Florida.[1] The original line-up, which included vocalist Damien Moyal, guitarist Henry Olmino, bass guitarist Jeronimo Gomez, and drummer Matthew Crum, formed in Davie, Florida in September 1996. After recording a demo tape but failing to secure a record deal, the band part…

1
EP 121 - Maya McDonald, Ottawa Frontrunners 37:39

2M ago37:39

37:39

Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-ontario-2024-membershipBy John Shep

1
EP 120: Marc Roy, Sportstats 33:19

2M ago33:19

33:19

Ready, set, go! We are off talking to the man behind Sportstats (and the newest addition to the Ironman family: Ironman Ottawa!), Marc Roy. What are his best finish line stories? How do you catch those athletes trying to game the system? And what are the best travel tips from the road warrior himself? Find out more about Marc Roy on IG: https://www…

1
Ep. 228: Coalesce w/ Sean Ingram 2:13:32

2M ago2:13:32

2:13:32

Coalesce is an American metalcore band formed in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1994. They are considered pioneers of mathcore and were known for its aggressive style of music and reckless live shows. The band broke up in 2010 and has performed two reunion shows since then. You can catch them Friday October 4th at Furnace Fest. I got Sean on the Skype a…

1
EP 119: Ian Sharman, Ultrarunner, on the Ontario Triple Crown of 100s 47:04

3M ago47:04

47:04

The Ontario Triple Crown of 100s: Sulphur Springs Trail Race, Tally in the Valley by Happy Trails Racing, Haliburton Forest 100. In this province, these are the three trail 100 milers and our host, John Shep, speaks to the US Grand Slam of Ultrarunning's record holder, Ian Sharman, about taking on the challenge to complete them all in 2024. How do …

1
EP 118: Ellie Greenwood, Ultrarunning Legend 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

Find out more about Ellie Greenwood on IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliejgreenwoodBy John Shep

1
Ep. 227: Gallows w/ Frank Carter 1:07:45

3M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Gallows are an English hardcore punk band from Watford, Hertfordshire. The band was formed in 2005 and their debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, was distributed in the United States by Epitaph Records. The band were subsequently signed to Warner Bros. Records, and released their second album Grey Britain in 2009. In 2011 Frank Carter left the group a…

1
EP 117: Natasha Wodak, Canadian 10K Champion - Celebrating 50 Years of Running 42:13

3M ago42:13

42:13

Natasha Wodak, Canada's fastest female marathoner, is taking on the Hamburg Marathon this weekend in her bid to qualify for a third Olympic team at Paris 2024. She chats with Trillium Running Podcast host John Shep about how she navigates the adversity in competition, but also the collective soul of Canadian athletics. They also take a detour to ce…

1
Ep. 226: The Locust w/ Justin Pearson 1:42:03

3M ago1:42:03

1:42:03

The Locust was an American hardcore punk band from San Diego, known for their mix of grindcore speed and aggression, and new wave experimentation complexity. Vocalist/bassist Justin Pearson said, "I wanted to change the way people perceive music, or maybe just destroy it in general." The Locust's music is complex, dynamic and fast-paced, often feat…

1
EP 116: Rick Hansen, the "Man in Motion" Canadian Icon - Celebrating 50 Years of Running 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend with the icon, the legend, the "Man in Motion" himself... Rick Hansen! Rick chronicles his national and international athletic success, his Man in Motion tour and winning Ottawa's inaugural wheelchair marathon in 1983. Find out more abo…

1
EP 115: Micha Powell, Canadian Olympian and Author of "Sprinting Through Setbacks" 51:06

4M ago51:06

51:06

Register for ELEVATE at Blue Mountain: https://events.city-shred.com/elevate-lp/

1
Ep. 225: Ryan Cabrera 1:24:42

3M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Ryan Cabrera is an American musician. He began his career as a lead singer for the Dallas band Rubix Groove before pursuing his solo career. Following the 2001 release of independent album Elm St., he released his first major-label album, Take It All Away, on August 17, 2004. Earlier in the year, Cabrera had become known for his up-tempo pop-rock s…

1
EP 114: Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ultrarunner and Lover of Western States Endurance Run 44:04

4M ago44:04

44:04

The Western States Endurance Run is arguably the most prominent ultramarathon in all of North America. The Sulphur Springs Trail Race in Ancaster, Ontario, is aiming to be the very first certified qualifier in our province for the WSER. But why is that important? What is there to love about Western States? Host John Shep speaks this week with Andy …

1
Ep. 224: Steel Train w/ Evan Winiker 1:20:19

4M ago1:20:19

1:20:19

Steel Train was an indie rock band from New Jersey. They met in the mid-1990s at The Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County, New Jersey. Before the band existed, Jack Antonoff and Daniel Silbert were part of the hardcore band Outline and Evan Winiker and Matt Goldman were in the punk band Random Task. After the dissolution of these bands, St…

1
EP 113: Jason Dunkerley, Para-Marathoner - Celebrating 50 Years of Running 36:13

4M ago36:13

36:13

On this episode of the Trilium Running Podcast, host John Shep and Canadian Paralympic legend Jason Dunkerley, a visually impaired runner, each share their connection to the history of Tamarack Ottawa Race weekend. We all have a story, whether it is your first, tenth or twentieth Ottawa Race Weekend! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ot…

1
Ep. 223: The Bollweevils w/ Daryl Wilson 1:40:02

4M ago1:40:02

1:40:02

The Bollweevils is a punk band from Chicago. They formed during the Naked Raygun era which was where the band members met and also, for whom they eventually opened. The group released a number of albums on Dr. Strange Records; though, their first, minor releases were on Underdog Records (Chicago). The group's current record label, Go Deaf Records L…

1
EP 112: Valerie Jerome and Khamica Forbes - International Day for the Elimination against Racism 33:23

4M ago33:23

33:23

This week on the Trillium Running Podcast, we have the past, present and future of Black Excellence and Anti-Racism Advocacy in Canadian Athletics to celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racism. Two-time Olympian sprinter (and Paris 2024 hopeful) Khamica Forbes and Valerie Jerome, author of Races, share their (and Valerie's brother's,…

1
EP 111: Hilary Spires, Host of Trail Running Women Podcast 37:09

5M ago37:09

37:09

We are taking the Trillium Running Podcast to the west coast! Trail Running Women host Hilary Spires joins us to share what makes BC road and trail running unique and what makes her and the Trail Running Women podcast amazing. Find out more about Hilary and the Trail Running Women podcast: https://www.instagram.com/hilsport55/ Register to be an Ath…

1
EP 110: Rhonda-Marie Parke and Byron Guptill - Double Anvil Challenge 31:11

5M ago31:11

31:11

It takes someone visually impaired to see the accessibility issues of competing as an endurance athlete! Rhonda-Marie Parke is a visually impaired runner taking on the Mammoth Endurance Double Anvil Challenge - a double-Ironman distance event - in September. Host John Shep speaks with Rhonda and guide (and friend of the podcast) Byron Guptill, to s…

1
Ep. 222: Baxter and The Lawrence Arms w/ Neil Hennessy 1:21:30

5M ago1:21:30

1:21:30

Neil Kevin Hennessy (born December 12, 1978) is a punk rock musician, music producer and engineer from Chicago, Illinois. Hennessy currently plays in The Lawrence Arms, Colossal, The Falcon, The Smoking Popes, Sparta and is currently filling in on bass for Rise Against on their Blink 182 tour down in Australia because Joe the bassist had to fly hom…

1
EP 109: Jared Broughton, RunOttawa - Celebrating 50 Years of Running Series 28:26

5M ago28:26

28:26

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. This episode, host John Shep speaks with the multi-talented Jared Broughton, member of the Run Ottawa Board of Directors and a passionate runner, coach …

1
Ep. 221: Compilation w/ Saves The Day, Dynamite Boy, Midtown, Eyeball Records, Hankshaw 41:10

5M ago41:10

41:10

This week's episode is a compilation of clips from 5 episodes that I enjoyed. Below are the interviews I pulled clips from: Saves The Day w/ Bryan Newman - Episode 183 Dynamite Boy w/ Sean Neil - Episode 200 Midtown w/ rob hitt - Episode 87 Eyeball Records w/ Alex Eyeball - Episode 189 Hankshaw w/ Harold Hasselback - Episode 169 Feel free to suppor…

1
EP 108: Mark McColgan, Saint John Trail Runners - Running Across Canada Series 36:07

5M ago36:07

36:07

It is not the number of finish lines you cross, it is not the place you finish in the race, it is not the furthest distance you go - it is about the people you enjoy the runs with. That is the case for Mark McColgan of the Saint John Trail Runners. The cross-Canada journey (and final episode in this Running Across Canada series) takes the Trillium …

1
EP 107: Brian Gallant, Sinister Sports - Running Across Canada Series 37:44

5M ago37:44

37:44

Race Director Brian Gallant and Sinister Sports have been in the racing business for over two decades. And with all that experience, they are still learning and pushing to be a pillar in Canada's trail and ultrarunning communities. Brian joins host John Shep on this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast to share the learnings he has had, t…

1
Ep. 220: Go-Kart Records w/ Greg Ross 2:14:09

6M ago2:14:09

2:14:09

Go-Kart Records was an independent record label specializing in punk rock located in New York City that was most active from 1995 to 2005. It also had a European division in Mannheim, Germany. Some of the bands on the label you may have heard of were Weston, The Lunachicks, Wives, iFarm, Doc Hopper, Boris the Sprinkler, Plan A Project, Vision of Di…

1
EP 106: Cheryl Lowery, Athletics Alberta - Running Across Canada Series 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

By John Shep

1
Ep. 219: Dr. Strange Records w/ Bill Strange 1:04:39

6M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Dr Strange Records is not a "company" or "corporation" making money off punk rock. Bill Strange has been into punk since 1980 and it is truly a way of life for him. Bill started Dr. Strange Records in 1988 in an effort for like-minded people to get rare punk records for FAIR prices. His "hobby" not only turned into the biggest mail-order for punk i…

1
EP 105: Stephen Andersen, RunOttawa - Running Across Canada and Celebrating 50 Years of Running Series 36:27

6M ago36:27

36:27

We continue running across Canada to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, RunOttawa is partnering with Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast to bring you the Celebrating 50 Years of Running series. For our first long-form conversation, we invite newly-minted elite running coordinator Stephen Anderson to share his p…

1
EP 104: Robert Demers, Athlétisme Québec - Running Across Canada Series 36:19

6M ago36:19

36:19

"Parles-vous français?" For our host John Shep, not so well! So he is thrilled to speak with Executive Director of Athlétisme Québec in his native tongue about Quebec running, including the Montreal Marathon and the Quebec Mega Trail, Canada's contribution to the World Trail Majors! We find out about how Athlétisme Québec supports runners through t…

1
Ep. 218: Kyle Kinane 1:23:55

6M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Kyle Kinane is an American stand-up comedian and actor from Addison, Illinois. Since his debut he’s done a shit ton with Comedy Central and released a bunch of specials. I reached out to Kyle because he grew up in the Chicago punk scene and I’ve heard his name mentioned a few times on other podcasts including Brendan Kelly’s Road to the Skeleton Co…

1
EP 103: Saskatchewan Marathon - Running Across Canada Series 31:42

6M ago31:42

31:42

By John Shep

1
EP 102: Kirsten Fleming, Calgary Marathon - Running Across Canada Series 30:19

7M ago30:19

30:19

The Trillium Running Podcast is taking a journey across Canada! We celebrate Ontario road and trail running, but we also learn from national and global running experts. This series to kick off 2024 takes us learning and running across Canada - with our first stop in Alberta to chat with the Executive Director of the Servus Calgary Marathon. Registe…

1
Ep. 217: Pulley w/ Scott Radinsky 1:20:16

7M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Before we begin, go buy Amy Fiddler Records new book “Negatives” which is A gorgeous hardcover time capsule of the emo music scene as it was from 1996 to 2006, featuring never-before-seen photographs and never-before-told stories from key emo musicians, photographers, and icons. And go check out Episode 139 to hear my interview with her. Pulley is …

1
EP 101: Athletics Ontario Road and Trail 101 with Associate Manager Sheryl Preston 30:30

7M ago30:30

30:30

Who better to give us a lesson in Road and Trail 101 than Athletics Ontario's very own Road and Trail Manager, Sheryl Preston! On this week's episode of the Trillium Running Podcast, she and host John Shep speak about her journey from rowing to ultrarunning and from BC to Ontario, along with the future of road and trail running in our province. Reg…

1
EP 100: Past, Present and Future - Reid Coolsaet, Kerri Labrecque, Amanda Nelson, Kevin Coffey & Amanda Richardson 36:50

7M ago36:50

36:50

To celebrate the 100th episode of Athletics Ontario's Trillium Running Podcast, host John Shep meets back up with past guests Reid Coolsaet, Amanda Richardson, Amanda Nelson, Kerri LaBrecque and Kevin Coffey to discuss their past, their present and their future! Don't miss the celebration of all things 2023 and what we are looking forward to in 202…

1
Ep. 216: Brian McTernan 1:24:42

7M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Brian McTernan is an American musician and record producer from Baltimore, Maryland. He was the lead vocalist in the hardcore punk band Battery, the guitarist in Ashes, and is the singer in Be Well. Brian operates the recording studio Salad Days from his home in Beltsville, Maryland. His studio is named after the Minor Threat song of the same name.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Evan Pearson Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide