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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 ...

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...

Tommy Hine, Marketing Manager at The Sanderling Resort, joins the podcast to give us the inside scoop on everything happening at this stunning oceanfront getaway in Duck. From can’t-miss upcoming events and seasonal activities to what makes the...

Dare County Special Olympics Coordinator Sandy Pace joins Justin by phone to share all the details on the upcoming Polar Plunge fundraiser happening Saturday, February 28th at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. They dive into the mission of Special ...

Spring is just around the corner, and as the days tick by, warmer weather and even more fun are headed to our beautiful strip of sand. Tune in as we break down some can’t-miss coming events. You’ll definitely want to mark your calendar!  <...

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate with your sweetheart? Planning a fabulous Galentine’s night with your favorite ladies? We’ve got you covered with the most swoon-worthy spots to get your Valentine’s Day fix here on the OBX. From romanti...

With SNOBX 2026 in the rearview mirror (hopefully), we turn our attention to what is coming up event-wise/party wise around the Outer Banks this month. From Valentine's Day fun to Chili Cook Offs, our OBX events calendar is packed to the gills ...

We missed out on our first chance at snow last weekend, but this coming weekend, we may not be so lucky… or so lucky, depending on how you look at it. Justin breaks down the upcoming forecast and what to expect, both weather-wise and party-wise...

Step back in time to 1929 at Passion & Prohibition, the Pioneer Theater’s must-attend Valentine’s speakeasy on February 13 & 14. Event coordinators Brenda Fann and Kim Stetson join the show to share how the idea came to life, what you c...

With temperatures bouncing all over the place lately, forecasters are saying there’s a chance the Outer Banks could see a dusting of that white, wintry precipitation this weekend. Justin breaks down what to expect weather-wise and also highligh...

Susan Sawin, chair of the Dare County Library Foundation (DCLF), and Shea LaFountaine of the History Fix podcast join the show to talk about their upcoming event at the Dare County COA Campus in Manteo on Wednesday, January 28, from 6 ...

Historically, OBX winter months have meant cold and closed, but not anymore! In this episode, we take a look at some upcoming events that are HOT and WIDE OPEN for you to be a part of. You can see everything mentioned in this podcast here:

Joel Sheingold, owner of The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras Village, took the time to put together a list of can’t-miss Outer Banks events happening in 2026. From Brewtag and Easter celebrations to the Blackbeard 100-mile race in March, these are t...

In the final podcast of 2025, Justin is joined by his son Austin as they recap Christmas, talk New Year’s resolutions and share exciting events and activities to help you ring in the new year on the Outer Banks. 

With all the seasonal fun going on, Justin pops into a few of the holiday bars to see how things are going. They discuss how the month of December has been so far and the festive atmosphere and food and drink menus specific to each location. It...

In this special edition of the podcast, First Flight Aviation Lead Rear Admiral JT Tynch (U.S. Navy, Ret.) joins mentors Peter Fynn, Tim Ribble and Bob Newman along with students Alex Sharp, Jorge Flores and Sam Sabora to talk about the remarka...

Justin takes the show on the road to Milepost 9.5-ish on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills to Huanchaco Lounge. Owners Seth and Jharixa Pugh talk about how their common love for community, fresh flavors and fun times helped bring Huanchaco Lou...

Want to know what's happening in December on the Outer Banks? Justin goes through the Outer Banks This Week website and gives you a deep dive into activities that you will want to mark your calendar for! You can find every activity he mentions ...

Jan Dawson, author of Outer Banks-based fictional romance novels Storm Season and Hooked on You, talks about her latest book, Tangled Lines. She tell us what inspired this book, gives a few small details regarding the...

Kicking off the holiday season, Dare County Youth Orchestra (DCYO) will host Handel’s 'Messiah'  Sunday November 23rd, 4pm at St. Andrew's By The Sea in Nags Head.The orchestra and chorus will be under the direction of Robi...