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26.20 Too soon for June? Not for the Outer Banks!
June has officially arrived, and the Outer Banks is turning the fun dial all the way up! From family-friendly adventures and live entertainment to exciting fishing tournaments and can’t-miss parties, something is happening around every corner. ...
26.19 Wrapping Up May on the Outer Banks
With beach days, parties, live music and events, the OBX has already packed the fun into pre-summer 2026. And guess what? We’re only getting warmed up! We’ll break down more Outer Banks happenings you’ll want on your calendar, plus it’s time to...
26.18 Memorial Day Weekend is HERE!
It's Memorial Day weekend, and the Outer Banks is more than ready to soak up every second of the holiday fun – whether the weather cooperates or not. We’ll give you the full rundown on what to expect around the OBX this weekend and into next we...
Outlets Nags Head, Part 1
Come along with Justin as he drops by Outlets Nags Head for a fun shopping adventure packed with local flavor, great deals and awesome people! As he stops in a handful of shops, you'll hear from employees about what makes their shops special. C...
26.17 Maycember!
Google calls it “Maycember” — that wild, hectic time when May feels as crazy as December — but here on the OBX, we’re swapping the stress for sunshine, beach vibes and nonstop fun. The events calendar is packed, and the Outer Banks is showing o...
Dare Day Dockside!
Brenda Fann of Wanchese Marina joins this special edition of the podcast to talk about Dare Day Dockside at Wanchese Marina! She goes over all the music, vendors, food and fun that will be had on Saturday June 6th at 4457 Mill Landing Road in W...
26.16 "May" We Party on the OBX?
May on the OBX is turning all the way up, and the party is just getting started! The sun is shining, the vibes are high and the next few weeks are packed with can’t-miss fun from one end of the beach to the other. We're serving up the ultimate ...
High Cotton Barbecue in Kitty Hawk
Justin’s following the smoky scent of slow-cooked goodness straight to High Cotton Barbecue in Kitty Hawk. Pulling up at Milepost 2 on the beach road, he sits down with owner and pit master Matt Kienzle and the crew to dig into 24 years of barb...
26.15 IT'S GONNA BE AN OBX MAY!
April showers often bring May flowers, but without many April showers, we are getting May parties! With sunshine stealing the spotlight and spring in full bloom, the OBX is buzzing with beach days, live music, fresh events and plenty of ways to...
Special Edition: "Building a Little Love" by Author Jan Dawson
Justin takes the show on the road to the beautiful home of author Jan Dawson in Buxton, where they talk about her new book, Building a Little Love. It's about orthopedic surgeon Lindsay building her dream home on Hatteras Island and fi...
26.14 April is REALLY Showing Off On The OBX!
Ohhh man, the OBX has been putting on an absolute show this April! Sunshine, warm breezes and that unmistakable buzz of businesses coming back to life … it’s giving early summer vibes in the best way. We’re diving into all the fun that’s alread...
Battle Scarred Outdoors Heroes Benefit Fishing Tournament
In this special edition Mr. Tim Bates and Mr. Kerry Earnhardt (yes, the son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr.) join the show to talk about Battle Scarred Outdoors, the Heroes Benefit Fishing Tournament coming up at the end of May and how you...
First Friday in Downtown Manteo!
Justin sets out on foot to talk with visitors and townsfolk about the First Friday Party that takes place the first Friday of every month in downtown Manteo from March to November. If you get the opportunity to go to First Friday (put on by The...
26.13 Loving This BEAUTIFUL OBX April!!
April is showing OFF this year – and we are absolutely here for it. Sunshine, salty breezes, chill vibes and smiling faces everywhere … the OBX is starting to fire on all cylinders!In this episode, we’re soaking it all in – breaking down...
26.12 - Hopping into April on the Outer Banks!
April has finally arrived, and it’s wasting no time bringing the fun! Even with Easter landing right out of the gate, the calendar is already packed with can’t-miss events and activities. As the warmer weather settles in, the entire Outer Banks...
26.11 Is it April Yet? This Weather Is CRAZY!
One minute it’s sunshine and salty breezes … the next it’s “Who invited this weather?!" But hey, that’s life on the Outer Banks, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Rain or shine, there’s always a good time waiting around the corner...
Special Edition: The Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay, Part 2
The adventure continues—and this time, we’re at the finish line! In Part 2 of this special episode, we roll straight into the celebration at The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras Village, where the vibes are high and the stories are even better. Justi...
Special Edition: Checking Back In With Our Buddy Greg Smrdel
Greg Smrdel swings by the studio and brings the energy with him! We dive into his ever-growing list of passions—from the wildly entertaining Manteo Walking Tour to his latest books, his stand-up comedy gigs, and the many community events he hel...
26.10 It's A Different Kind of March MADNESS on the Outer Banks!
March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb … but here on the OBX, the weather clearly didn’t get the memo. Around here, it’s more like “bring a jacket, sunscreen and maybe a bathing suit." In this episode, we’re di...
Special Edition: The Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay, Part 1
In this special edition of the podcast, Justin chats with race directors Becky Edwards and Priscilla Nobels, along with marketing director Megan Warzecha, about the legendary Blackbeard’s Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay happening March 21–22. The...
26.9 St. Patrick's Day Weekend, Taste of the Beach... Oh Yeah, The Outer Banks is Waking Up!
With the warm weather rolling in, things are really starting to come alive on the Outer Banks. From can’t-miss events to fun local happenings, the calendar is filling up fast. In this episode, we’ll take you on a bit of a magic carpet ride thro...
Outer Banks Taste of the Beach Weekend!
In this special edition of the podcast, Justin hits the road and stops by Jolly Roger Restaurant at Milepost 6¾ on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills. There he sits down with Andrea Sullivan, president of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association,...
The Bonzer Shack!
Jay Ammons and Travis Tyler, the new owners of Bonzer Shack at milepost nine on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills, join Justin to talk about their history of running restaurants and bars on the Outer Banks, what’s in store for Bonzer Shack in ...
26.8 Signs of an OBX Spring? It's MARCH!
Ahhh, March — the time of year when our favorite OBX spots start stretching, blooming and waking up from their long winter’s nap. Spring is in the air, and we’re here to fill you in on the places reopening their doors and getting ready for anot...