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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.