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Word by word, article by article, explore the Outer Banks in depth with OuterBanksThisWeek.com Magazine. Three times a year, we release a new issue focusing on a certain feature theme and, of course, a close-up view of the Outer Banks. OuterBanksThisWeek.com Magazine is filled with articles about Outer Banks businesses written from a point of view that brings the story and history of the business to life. The colloquial diction and conversational tone will make you feel like you’re sitting d ...
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115. Introducing The Outer Banks Flying Dutchmen!
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59:56In this episode, Justin sits down with Tom Hoggard, general manager of the Outer Banks Flying Dutchmen. The newest addition to the prestigious Old North State League, the Outer Banks Flying Dutchmen bring high-level summer collegiate baseball to the Outer Banks. Named by the local community, the Flying Dutchmen embody the rich maritime heritage and…
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Special Edition: Bob's Wild Horse Tours in Corolla
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29:19In this special edition of the podcast, Justin takes a trip to Monteray Shores Plaza in Corolla to talk with Bob White, owner of Bob's Wild Horse Tours. He and Bob talk in detail about the horse tours and the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, which helps protect the habitat, among other things, of these majestic equines! Book your tour today at: www.corolla…
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This week Justin is on the road again to High Tider OBX in Kill Devil Hills. High Tider OBX is a golf cart retail store fully stocked with the latest LSV carts, ebikes and scooters as well as all the accessories to go with them. They also provide routine maintenance and repair. Check out their inventory online at hightiderobx.com. Outer Banks This …
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Justin takes the show north to the offices of Twiddy & Co. Vacation Rentals in Corolla to interview Director of Marketing Shelley Tolbert (aka Shelley-Boo) and Corolla native and Twiddy & Co. Brand Ambassador Edward Ponton. They talk about the history of Corolla, fun activities, restaurants, driving on the sand and the uniqueness of Corolla. Outer …
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After taking a week off, Justin returns to the studio to go through some of the upcoming events and happenings for the month of May. He also pulls a few excerpts from recordings he did with students at Manteo High School for their April career day to show how podcasting works. Outer Banks This Week Podcast Presented by: Kelly's Automotive Powered b…
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111. OBX Bar Etiquette, 2025 Summer Vacation Rental Forecast and the NEW Two Roads Tavern!
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1:07:09Justin sets up his gear at the new location of Two Roads Tavern at MP 4.5 on the bypass in Kitty Hawk, where he talks with Travis Tyler, bartender at Outer Banks Brewing Station; Tiffany Moldovan, director of property management at Beach Realty & Construction; and Glen Sherwin, part owner of Two Roads Tavern. They discuss more the do's and don'ts o…
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Justin takes the show back on the road to Rundown Cafe at milepost 1.5 on the beach road in Kitty Hawk. He and manager Josh Dunavant discuss the different menu items, atmosphere and entertainment, and you'll learn why Rundown Cafe is a must-visit on your next Outer Banks vacation! Outer Banks This Week Podcast Presented by: Kelly's Automotive Power…
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109. Sea Chef Dockside Kitchen at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
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1:24:40This week Justin talks with Jeff and Mac Buben of Sea Chef Dockside Kitchen at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Jeff, a James Beard award winner, and his son, Mac, had a vision of opening a restaurant on the Outer Banks that embraces local culture by way of the fresh, locally sourced seafood they prepare. With the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, th…
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108. Introducing Sports Zone Hobbies & Brianna's Closet
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49:12Justin takes the show on the road to Sports Zone Hobbies & Brianna's Closet on E. Driftwood Street in Nags Head. Jason and Brianna Bailets moved here from Pennsylvania after running a successful storefront of the same kind to live on the Outer Banks and bring their passions with them! If your hobbies include cars, planes, sports cards, action figur…
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Justin takes a trip to MP 6¾ on the beach road to visit Andrea Sullivan at the Jolly Roger Restaurant. President of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association, Andrea describes how you can visit many different local restaurants during OBX Taste of the Beach weekend from April 4 to 6. Tickets are going fast so go online to obxtasteofthebeach.com now to …
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106. Shamrocks & Shenanigans at McGrath's Burger Shack!
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35:56Chris McGrath joins Justin to talk about the four-day party at McGrath's Burger Shack at the Outer Banks Mall in Nags Head. From March 14 to 17, they'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with food & drink specials, live entertainment, loads of laughs and one heck of a great time! They hope you'll join in on the SHENANIGANS! Outer Banks This Week Pod…
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105. 11th Annual Stripers Bar and Grille Chili Cookoff
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47:41MJ Williams, general manager of Stripers Bar and Grille in Manteo, talks about the 11th Annual Stripers Chili Cookoff. She also fills us in on the different things going on at Stripers in 2025 and unveils some new products that you’re going to want to get your hands on! To learn more about the chili cookoff, the restaurant or their new products, go…
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Greg Smrdel, local author, stand-up comic and owner of Radio Free Outer Banks, joins Justin to talk about one of his other businesses, the Manteo Walking Tour. With tours starting back up in mid-March, Greg gives a rundown of the tour and the excitement that awaits. It's informative and entertaining! To book your tour or to learn more, go to manteo…
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Joel Sheingold, owner of The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras Village, rejoins Justin on the podcast to talk about noteworthy events (to date) taking place on the Outer Banks in 2025. Joel goes month by month throughout the entire year and discusses the events he has discovered. To see all the different events that take place weekly on the Outer Banks go…
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Mr. Michael Parrish and Mr. Aaron Burgess of ELS OBX sit in with Justin to reflect on 2024 and to discuss their outlook for 2025. They go over some of the different electrical jobs they've been involved with, go over the Dominion Power grant program for new lighting in homes & commercial buildings and talk about how customer service as well as top …
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Introducing the Capt. Marty's Other Side of Fishing Show!!!
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57:29Welcome to Capt. Marty's Other Side of Fishing Show all brought to you by Red Drum Tackle in Buxton, the closest tackle shop to Cape Point & Powered by Radcliffe Marine in Belhaven, the largest repower center in all of northeast North Carolina. This show is a relaunch of what the captain use to do on FM radio for many years. Now you can listen to i…
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Justin takes his show down to Hatteras Village to chat with Woody Joyner, Mary Ellon Ballance and Rachel Bibbey about Waterman’s United. This nonprofit organization fights to protect the livelihood of those who rely on fishing as a way of life and provides a voice for fair regulations to ensure everyone has the freedom to fish. For more information…
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On the 100th episode of the podcast, Justin takes a trip over to Manteo Middle School to chat with the Manteo High School's varsity baseball coach Zach Alexander about the team and a family fun day they're having coming up on Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manteo High School baseball field. Sponsored by: Dare Education Foundati…
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Sandy Pace of Dare County Special Olympics joins Justin to talk about all the new and exciting things they have in store for 2025 and to encourage people to participate in the 2025 OBX Polar Plunge. A fundraiser for Dare County Special Olympics, the OBX Polar Plunge is happening on Saturday, February 15 at 9 a.m. at Jennette’s Pier. For more inform…
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Justin welcomes local musician Jeremy Russell, a fun-loving, awesome guy who knows how to entertain a crowd. Justin and Jeremy have known each other for more than 20 years so they talk about their personal history and also about his musical career that has carried him all over the Outer Banks. Listen in on how much fun he and Justin have just chatt…
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Justin flies solo in this episode of the podcast to fill you in on his thoughts/vision for the podcast in 2025 and to get you up to speed with what is going on around the Outer Banks over the next few weeks. If you have any thoughts/suggestions/things you want to hear about please email Justin at [email protected]. He'd love to hear fr…
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During the season of giving, Justin welcomed in Mr. Bill Coleman the executive director of the Dare County SPCA to talk about their mission and how you can help our furry friends by volunteering or donating. If you're interested in lending a helping hand by way of volunteering or monetarily, click on the link below for more information. https://www…
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Joel Sheingold, owner of The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras Village, took it upon himself to do a bar crawl of all 15 Misfit Bars. He joined Justin on this episode of the podcast to share his discoveries. This is a VERY in-depth look at each of these establishments that you will definitely appreciate! Outer Banks This Week Podcast Presented by: Kelly's…
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The jolliest of the jolly, the head elf, the big guy himself – Santa Claus (aka Le Hook) – joins Justin this week on the podcast. They discuss Santa's favorite things and places on the Outer Banks, share a few secrets from Santa's list and tell a few stories from Santa's lap! You may learn one or two things you may not have known before! Outer Bank…
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93. The 14th Annual OBX Fins and Feathers by the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation
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51:12Brook Sparks and Caiden Moldovan of Coast Realty join Justin to discuss the 14th Annual OBX Fins and Feathers event put on by the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation. This five-day hunting/fishing expedition takes place January 15 to 19 for those who fought and paid a price for our country’s freedom. Brook and Caden describe the events that take …
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92. Happy Thanksgiving!! Holiday Happenings and More!
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29:59Justin gave his guests a break this week and flies solo to get you up to speed with where you can find a hot meal this Thanksgiving and what fun can be had this upcoming holiday season. You can see everything Justin mentions online at https://outerbanksthisweek.com/events Everyone at the Outer Banks This Week Podcast would like to wish you and your…
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Visiting with Justin this week is Coach Chad Williams, athletic director and varsity basketball coach at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills. Chad talks about his charity benefit Good Guys vs. Cancer, which is happening December 4 through 7 at First Flight High School. This high school basketball showcase brings talented basketball teams f…
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In this special podcast edition, Jen Crossman of Kill Devil Grill and Susan Stanovsek of Noosa Beach Grill talk with Justin about the first Misfit Bars of Christmas Crawl beginning November 26 and going through New Year's! With 15 OBX restaurants to bounce around to, there will be nothing but a jolly good time to be had with a sleighful of Christma…
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Justin hit the road again this week and headed down Highway 12 to one of the last stops in Hatteras Village – Teach's Lair Marina. He spoke with Manager Victoria Dunn, tackle shop Pro Lee Scarborough and Chef Tyler Naughton of Toucana Grill, the food truck on the property, about the many different aspects of Teach's Lair and how they all come toget…
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89. The Beach Food Pantry's Chef's Challenge Fundraiser!
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41:23Elisabeth Silverthorne, executive director of the Beach Food Pantry, talks with Justin about the mission of the organization and the upcoming Chef's Challenge Fundraiser happening at the Pavilion at Pirate's Cove on Saturday, November 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information on how to buy tickets to the event or donate to the Beach Food Pantry. Out…
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In this special podcast edition, Justin ventures down to Buxton, NC to sit with local author Mrs. Jan Dawson and talk about her life coming to Hatteras Island as a young girl, moving here permanently and what inspired her to become a writer. Jan has written two fiction books (and a third on the way) called 'Storm Season' and 'Hooked on You', both c…
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88. Getting to Know Greg Smrdel - A Man of Many Talents on the Outer Banks!
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45:29Greg Smrdel, tour guide, author, radio personality, trivia host and comedian, joins Justin in this week's episode to talk about all the many things he does to bring family fun & entertainment to the Outer Banks! If you've been to a trivia night at one of the many watering holes there's a good chance he's hosted it or has a hand in it! To learn more…
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87. Meet Jordan from Jordan Suzanne Designs!
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56:35Justin welcomes Jordan Suzanne from Jordan Suzanne Designs to talk about her history of interior design on the Outer Banks and how she would love to help you create your dream home, whether it's from the ground up or a remodel. Visit her online at jordansuzannedesigns.com to read more about her and to see her work. Outer Banks This Week Podcast Pre…
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Special Edition: Halloween Island in Downtown Manteo!!
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16:08In this special edition of the podcast, Geno Seay stops in to talk about the 13 Nights of Halloween Island in Downtown Manteo. This spooky adventure showcases the Downtown Manteo Social District in a way to celebrate the Halloween holiday! While you're visiting, be to grab one of their commemorative Halloween Island t-shirts, with all funds raised …
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86. The 5th Annual Harborween Spooktacular at Wanchese Marina!
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42:51Joining the show this week is Brenda Fann of Wanchese Marina to talk about all the new and exciting things going on for the 5th Annual Harborween Spooktacular! Harborween started in 2020 as a way for kids to get out and have some safe fun for Halloween during COVID and has exploded into an annual Outer Banks Halloween destination! Check out OuterBa…
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85. Fall Happenings on Hatteras & at The Inn on Pamlico Sound
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1:07:05Justin takes the show back on the road to The Inn on Pamlico Sound & Cafe Pamlico to talk about favorite activities that go on during the fall season on Hatteras Island and the fun that can be had at The Inn on Pamlico Sound and Cafe Pamlico. He speaks with management, staff and author Jan Dawson, who writes fiction books about Hatteras and other l…
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Bud Elkins aka "Mr. Jingles" and Shane Heath "Mr. Jangles" join Justin in the studio to talk about 11 years of Wicked Woods fun! Wicked Woods, northeast North Carolina's number one haunted attraction, runs every weekend through the month of October. For more information click on the link below to their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profil…
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83. The Virginia Tillett Community Center & Dare 2 Scare 5k!
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46:42Justin visits with his friend and fitness coordinator Crystal Corbin to talk about the Virginia Tillett Community Center in Manteo as well as how you can be a participant in the Dare 2 Scare 5k coming up on October 26th! To sign up for the race visit them online at https://www.facebook.com/share/TRcMu9xr7oxHWFCr/ or https://www.darenc.gov/departmen…
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Special Edition: OBX Real Estate & Property Management 2024 Update
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58:15In this special edition of the Outer Banks This Week Podcast, real estate and property management experts Brook, Heather and Tiffany join Justin to talk about how things have been in their world overall in 2024 and tell a few "interesting" stories from the field this year and in years past!By OuterBanksThisWeek.com
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Tracy Colson of OBX Jeep Invasion joins Justin on the show this week to talk about their upcoming gathering Friday September 20th thru Sunday September 22nd at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. OBX Jeep Invasion is a three-day event with different activities, vendors and fun all to raise money for different charities each year! This year the c…
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81. Fall Happenings on the Outer Banks
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1:00:15Justin brings in his boy (and yours!) Matty P. from OBX After Dark to talk about events that will be taking place on the Outer Banks this fall. You'll want to mark your calendars! If you are planning any events, email Justin at [email protected], and he will gladly help promote them for you. Outer Banks This Week Podcast Presented by: …
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Listen up, baseball families! Coach Ballgame, who teaches life lessons through baseball and aims to revolutionize youth sports by emphasizing fun and building character alongside skill development, is coming to Dare County on September 22. His mission is to replace a toxic, win-at-all-costs youth sports culture with one that celebrates the joy of p…
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Holden McOwen of Kiiind Cocktails dropped by the studio to talk to Justin about the Kiiind Cocktails' BBQ Showdown in Downtown Manteo on Sunday, September 15 from 2 to 5 pm. For more information on how you can be a contestant in the BBQ Showdown or to buy tickets, visit Kiiind Cocktails on Facebook, Instagram or online at kiiindcocktails.com. Outer…
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Justin has taken the show on the road again to The Outer Banks Sports Club in Nags Head. He talks with owner Manny Golasa about how he transformed a movie theater into a state-of-the-are fitness center. He also gets some testimonials from a few individuals (one being your boy Matty P!!) who frequent the place and a staff member who helps with their…
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In this episode, Justin grabs his gear and heads on over to NC Coast Grill & Bar in Duck to chat with Chef Wes Stepp, owner of NC Coast Grill & Bar and Red Sky Cafe. They talk about what brought Wes here from "West By God Virginia" and his story about working in the restaurant industry on the Outer Banks since the 1980s! Outer Banks This Week Podca…
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77. "Feel The Love" with Lennox and Master Heating and Cooling!!
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40:57Justin invites in his brother in-law Michael MacLean (or "Mike Mike" as Justin calls him) from Master Heating and Cooling in Kitty Hawk to talk about the "Feel The Love" campaign being put on by Lennox Air Systems & Master Heating and Cooling to help someone in needs of a new HVAC system in their home. You can go online to feelthelove.com to nomina…
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Justin and his buddies Phil Forslund and Mike Weaver take a trip over to Currituck County and hang out with Buddy Byrum and his gang at Buffalo City Distillery in Point Harbor. They go through the history of Buffalo City, talk about the events and happenings at the distillery and sample a few of their drinks! Outer Banks This Week Podcast Presented…
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Thanks to Vusic OBX yet again, Justin chatted with 311 Bassist Aaron “PNut” Wills about the band, the music and the tour bringing them to Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo on Friday, August 9th. Fun fact: 311 played a show at the old Atlantis Night Club in Nags Head on July 29th, 1994 - 30 years ago! How cool is that?! Outer Banks This Week Po…
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74. Billfish Tournament Talk with Capt. Marty!
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1:08:46Capt. Marty Brill rejoins Justin on the podcast to talk about the ins and outs of billfish tournaments. They go over the upcoming local tournament schedule to include the 21st Annual Carolina Boatbuilders Billfish Tournament, the 35th Annual Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish Tournament and the Pirates Cove Big Game Tournament. Outer Banks T…
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Justin is back in the studio this week with his childhood friend and longtime podcast sponsor Ryan Walker of Wanchese Off Road Diesel Performance of Kill Devil Hills. Ryan is a very generous, kind and giving person. He and Justin talk about his childhood dream of owning his autoshop and the types of work he performs at his garage in KDH! Outer Bank…
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