Nuggets In Verse

No.32 Opal Wapoo Remastered Recap

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 the 2026 edition of Opal Wapoo this is a must listen.

No.31-Jeff Watkins-Handyman & A Green Thumb

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.

No.30-Jeremy & Shane Hutsell

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.

No. 29 Dan Tota-Owner of Ray's Lunch

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.

No. 28 Craig Pettus-Former Border Patrol Agent and Farmer

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