Nuggets In Verse

30 days removed from Stacey and Scott's completion of Unbound Gravel we recap the day that put riders through mud, lightning, wind and rain.

In this episode I have a great recap conversation about the 5th Opal Wapoo Experience gravel race in Excelsior Springs, Mo. This year being the remastered version after a 2 year hiatus. I speak with the Downtown Excelsior Springs Director Lyndsey Baxter, My wife and partner in all things Opal Stacey Scherer and friend of Opal and MC Ben Bolin. If you attended this years race or are interested in t...

Jeff is a the man behind Handyman & A Greenthumb. Jeff is a professional contractor and Property Investor doing great work in Excelsior Springs and beyond.

Jeremy and Shane Hutsell join me in studio to to share there journey and how they conquered The Unbound 200 Gravel Race for reasons that transcend cycling and form lifelong bonds.

Dan Tota is the owner of Ray's Lunch along with his wife Morgan. Ray's is an Excelsior Springs Landmark and fixture in the community. In this episode we discuss a little bit of everything from the story of Ray's, AI, movies and somehow nothing about riding bikes.

Craig is a friend, former border agent by way of bicycle and currently farms in Missouri.

Keith is the Brewmaster at the Atlas Saloon and Brewery. The Atlas Saloon's history dates back to the 1800s and is now getting recognition for its craft beer. Keith is a committed ambassador in the revitalization of Downtown Excelsior Springs and has been a driving force for live local music.

Tyler Epstein is a YouTube personality of the channel Tysrides. Ty showcases gravel cycling. Tyler is also a football and wrestling coach and a all-around inspiring athlete. https://www.youtube.com/@TysRides

In this 5th Gravel Cycling focused edition of Nuggets In Verse Stacey recaps her 2024 200 mile Unbound Gravel race in Emporia, KS.

Joel is a entrepreneur, former owner of Epic Bike & Sport, a fellow cyclist and fan of music and Coffee. When you see aspects of yourself in others you quickly realize the conversation will flow.

Jim is the president of Prime Broadcast Group and 102.7FM in Kearney, MO, Host, Pilot, Director of Operations at Equity Jet, and a former police officer and appeared on tv shows Cops and Behind the Badge

The Summers are Beekeepers and honey producers from just outside of Excelsior Springs, Mo known as Hitch Hive Honey. Natalee has a very successful You tube channel called Bee Keeping with Natalee. Together they represent a wealth of knowledge and passion for bee keeping and production.

Troy Snelling is an Excelsior Springs Native known for his broad ranging knowledge as a historian and philosopher. He is a retired teacher of Park Hill with a sidebar as an auctioneer.

It was a pleasure to sit down with Melinda Mehaffy. Melinda is the Economic Development Director for the City Of Excelsior Springs. In this episode we learn about upcoming improvements to the city by way of the RAISE grant bringing over $21M in improvements to Excelsior Springs. We also learn about Melinda's path and what drives her to do good work in the community.

Lyndsey Baxter is the driving force behind the Downtown Excelsior Partnership working to beautify, fund and bring regional and local traffic to the burgeoning downtown scene via events and destination marketing.

Jeremy Hutsell works in sales, customer service and warranty for Lauf Cycling. You might find Jeremy working the booth of a local gravel race or cutting his ride short to ensure another can finish there day. Jeremy is well known in gravel circles and is always willing to share his knowledge and talents.

In this episode we speak with Jeweler Jordan Sturm of Sturm Brothers' Custom Design and Fine Jewelry in Excelsior Springs, MO. Jordan walks us through his profession and a passion that began at a young age. Jordan is also a cold weather camping enthusiast and is active at the Farris Theatre in Richmond, Mo.

In this episode, the tables get turned as Stacey Scherer stands in as host and speaks with usual host Phillip Scherer about his recent career change. Phil recently joined Other Trails Coffee and Goods as Operations Manager and Partner.

Alan Clanton is a horse trainer, runner and owner of Clanton Performance Horses in Peculiar, MO. Alan has broke over 500 horses to ride in his career and is professional trainer of Arabian and Half Arabian horses. He and his clients have amassed many regional and national wins, with even more stories to tell.

This is a captivating episode with Don Ledford. We cover a wide range of topics from through hikes and backpacking adventures, Don's experience at the Boston Marathon the year of the bombing and his work as a public affairs officer.

This is the first solo episode for Nuggets in Verse, where Phillip apologetically explores 5 of the most impactful songs of his adulthood. Phillip asks listeners to pause the podcast at certain points to dial up these 5 songs and hear these songs through his lens. Super snobby right? The songs are as follows: 1. Wilco-Jesus Etc. 2. Lucinda Williams-Something About What Happens When We Talk 3. Bria...

In this episode I speak to Darryl Couts. In addition to teaching for nearly 30 years and serving in Vietnam, Darryl is a man of the community. He has served on the Excelsior Springs Museum board for two decades, worked with the Optimist Club and does veteran outreach through his church. We chat about all these things and why it is best to make the most of all that comes.

Jim, along with his wife Sarah, own and operate Of The Earth Farm and Distillery. Of The Earth produces fine spirits and farm to market food. They are a mainstay at Kansas City's River market and have a tasting room north of Richmond, Mo. This conversation leans into the production of spirits and gets a little deep. Enjoy.

Jason is 1/2 of the husband and wife duo who produce the Excelsior Citizen. Excelsior Citizen is a digital media platform hyper focused on all things Excelsior Springs.

Christina and I sit down and discuss her family history and deep ties and to the cycling industry. We explore her Excelsior connections and discover a neat cowinkiedink.