Phillip Scherer

Nuggets In Verse

Society EN ↓ 33 episodes

Local and beyond. Long form conversations with entrepreneurs, athletes, working folks and anyone who has a story to tell. We search for the nuggets in life that inspire. All episodes hosted by Phillip Scherer from the hayloft of a little red barn perched above Historic Excelsior Springs, MO

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Phillip Scherer

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No.8 (Gravel Edition 3) Opal Wapoo Reflection With Stacey Scherer and Friends 25.06.2023 1:22:06

On the day that would have been the 6th Opal Wapoo gravel race, Stacey and I discuss our best memories along with the reasons we were not able to continue. We also chat with local participants and volunteers such as Ed and Pam Piepergerdes, Russell Wenz, Beatriz Pettus, Scott Smith and Jeff Allen.

No. 7 (Gravel Edition 2) Stacey Scherer -An Amateur Cyclist's Unbound 200 Story 06.06.2023 1:14:38

In this episode I drone on about gravel beef before we dive into the real star of the show, my wife Stacey Scherer. This is the story of her preparation and harrowing day tackling Lifetime's Unbound Gravel 200 mile gravel race in Emporia, KS - battling peanut butter mud, hike-a-bikes, challenging terrain and pop-up thunderstorms.

No. 6 Greg Cummins, ER Doc and adventure cyclist. 21.05.2023 48:19

Greg talks about cycling in KC and adventure on the Highland Trail 550 in Scotland. We learn about some of the veterans that Greg has treated as an ER Doctor and the inspiration that led him to medical school and reaching his goals.

No. 5 Jody Pasalich-Friend, Entrepreneur, Owner of Other Trails Coffee and Goods and Navy Veteran 07.05.2023 56:20

Jody is a not only a friend, but 1/2 of the husband and wife duo who own and operate Other Trails Coffee and Goods. We discuss downtown Excelsior Springs, trials of a small business owner and his time in the Navy.

No.4 Ed Piepergerdes-Amateur Cyclist & Retired Veterinarian 23.04.2023 1:18:12

Ed is a local cycling legend and retired veterinarian. Ed tells us about the origins of his competitive nature, overcoming challenges and as an athlete and in life.

No. 3 (Gravel Edition) Eric Sutter-Open Range Race Director, Endurance Athlete & Army Helicopter Pilot 09.04.2023 1:06:43

Eric is the creator and race director of the well known gravel race Open Range in Pratt, KS. Eric discusses the inner workings of a gravel race along with his own personal experiences as an endurance athlete and growing up in a small town.

No.2 Mark Spohn-City Councilman, Business Owner, & Craftsman 26.03.2023 1:07:12

Mark is a functional and inspirational figure in the City of Excelsior Springs. Mark shares his experiences making old things new and the power of redemption. We learn some insights into the past and present of Excelsior Springs.

No. 1 Stacey Scherer 11.03.2023 1:04:42

This episode serves as an introduction to Nuggets in Verse.  Phillip sits down with his wife Stacey Scherer to discuss crazy ideas and why a podcast feels like the right thing to do.  Stacey shares her excitement and opinions surrounding her first time tackling Unbound, a 200 mile gravel race through the Flint Hills of Kansas.