Outer Banks This Week
Here’s your place to hear locals talk about Outer Banks things – events, people, places, history…and even some juicy gossip! C'mon! OuterBanksThisWeek.com
Episodes
154 episodes
137. A Wanchese CHRISTmas
George Etheridge, event coordinator for A Wanchese CHRISTmas, talks with Justin about what to expect at the event on Saturday, November 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wanchese Community Building. Whether we want to admit it or not, Christma...
•
40:28
136. Wanchese Harborween!
Brenda Fann and Kim Stetson join Justin to talk about Wanchese Harborween, coming up on Saturday, October 25 from 4 to 7 pm at Wanchese Marina. They also tease out a few other upcoming events. You can get more info on Wanchese Harborween and th...
•
Episode 136
•
46:57
Special Edition: The Outer Banks Workforce Summit
In this special edition of the podcast, Justin welcomes in Whitney Knollenberg, Associate Professor and Tourism Extension Specialist in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State, and Macey Chovaz, a dedicated commun...
•
36:13
135. The 9th Annual Dare to Scare 5k and Sweet Treat Fun Run
Crystal Corbin, fitness coordinator for the Virginia Tillett Center in Manteo, talks about a fun event for people of all ages – the 9th Annual Dare to Scare 5k & Sweet Treat Fun Run. Scheduled for Saturday, October 25, the race begins at th...
•
45:24
Special Edition: Feel The Love with Master Heating and Cooling & Lennox Air Systems
In this special edition of the podcast, Justin takes the show to Kill Devil Hills for the Feel The Love installation of new Lennox Air System. Master Heating and Cooling of Kitty Hawk combed through the applications and selected a single mom in...
•
14:36
134. Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint
On the road again, Justin parks the show wagon at Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint at milepost 8.5 on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills. Owner Jordan Rodriguez, along with his fiancée and children, talk about the restaurant and the awesomn...
•
Episode 134
•
1:01:50
133. Fall Fun at Fish Heads!
Out on the road again this week, Justin finds himself at milepost 18.5 in South Nags Head, home of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Fishheads Bar and Grill. He speaks with owner Garry Oliver and a few staff members about the history of the pier...
•
Episode 133
•
51:24
132. Let's Go To The Jolly Roger!
Justin takes the show on the road to Jolly Roger Restaurant at milepost 6 3/4 on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills. He talks with owner Carol Ann Angelos and General Manager Andrea Sullivan about the restaurant's history, the food, their new b...
•
50:58
131. Halloween Island
Geno Seay of Lost Colony Tavern drops by the studio to talk about Halloween Island, which will be taking place in Downtown Manteo every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout October. With 13 Halloween bars, 13 eerie inns and 13 spooky shops,...
•
Episode 131
•
52:34
130. Checking on Our Hatteras Island Friends
In the wake of Hurricane Erin, Justin heads to Hatteras Island to chat with local business owners and get their perspectives on the storm. From worries to preparations and the "why things happen the way they do,” these feelings are coming strai...
•
Episode 130
•
56:11
129. Labor Day Weekend Shenanigans
With school back in session and summer winding down, Justin runs through the upcoming Labor Day weekend slate of events on the Outer Banks in hopes that you'll take advantage of the partying that is still happening! There is never a shortage of...
•
34:48
128. The Outer Banks 9/11 Memorial Walk
Lee Goldman, volunteer with the Colington Fire Department and former Police Medic of Nassau County, New York, joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming 9/11 Memorial Walk in Kill Devil Hills on September 11. Mr. Goldman, who spent quite a bi...
•
Episode 128
•
1:03:32
127. Let’s Go To Pirate’s Cove Marina!
It's tournament week at Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo, so Justin decided to get in on the action by hanging out at the docks and chatting with new Tournament Director Maddy Hazlett Rivers, Pirate's Cove Operations Manager Nikki Calloway and Bo...
•
Episode 127
•
43:42
126. Checking In with OBX Watering Holes
Justin deploys his mobile unit and stops into a few of our local watering holes (aka bars) to see how their summer has been so far. The responses and receptions are quite interesting to say the least! Justin's son, Austin, is his co-pilot on pa...
•
Episode 126
•
49:34
125. Kitty Hawk Kites
James Kahle of Kitty Hawk Kites joins the show to talk about the origins of Kitty Hawk Kites, the Jockey's Ridge Crossing location, the 19th Annual Watermelon Festival, Dolphin Tours and other events and activities you can participate in to mak...
•
Episode 125
•
50:50
Special Edition: The First Flight Nighthawk Club
In this special edition of the podcast Ben Riley, Michael MacLean, Jess Summerton and her son Charlie Summerton talk about the NEW boosters at First Flight High School - the First Flight Nighthawk Club! They go through the history of the booste...
•
25:46
124. Downtown Market on the Manteo Waterfront
Justin walks through Creef Park on the south end of Downtown Manteo to explore the various crafters and vendors at the Downtown Market. He speaks with shoppers and townsfolk, while showcasing the phenomenal displays of craftsmanship. Visit
•
1:07:16
123. Checking in Local Author Greg Smrdel
Author and entrepreneur Greg Smrdel discusses his three new books: The Andy Griffith Show: A True American Classic, Trivia Night: Murder on the Outer Banks and Blackbeard and Friends: The Golden Age of Piracy. Greg also talks ...
•
1:00:24
122. The North Carolina Coastal Federation
Sara Hallas Hemilright, education and outreach director for the North Carolina Coastal Federation, joins Justin to talk about the history of the Coastal Federation, its mission and priorities and how you can help with the preservation of estuar...
•
1:08:03
121. The 4th of July in Downtown Manteo
Justin takes a deep dive into the festivities surrounding Downtown Manteo on the 4th of July. From apple pies to fireworks in the skies, Justin will tell you all about the small-town, down-home feel that you will get when you walk the streets o...
•
28:25
120. Jeffrey’s Seafood & Hatteras Seafoods
At the request of a listener, Justin makes the fun trip down Highway 12 to 57162 Altona Lane in Hatteras Village, the home of Hatteras Seafoods. There h...
•
49:16
119. Things for Teenage Girls to Do on the Outer Banks
Joining Justin in the studio this week are local teenagers Aubree and Brileigh. They discuss their favorite places to go, things to do and shops and restaurants to enjoy. Hopefully, their insights will help teenagers here on vacation with ideas...
•
44:37
118. Outer Banks Boarding Company
In light of the Summer 2025 issue of Outer Banks This Week Magazine coming out in just a few weeks, Justin takes the show back on the road to Outer Banks Boarding Company at milepost 10 3/4 on the bypass in Nags Head. There he finds owner Lynn ...
•
Episode 118
•
56:02