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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Justin finds himself at The Artsy Octopus at Milepost 16.5 on the beach road in Nags Head. He talks with Michelle Smith, part owner, about the different artwork, jewelry, gifts and art cla...

Jamie Whitley and Ashley Weast from the Town of Manteo join Justin to talk about the 49th Dare Day Celebration coming up on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Downtown Manteo. They talk about the history of Dare Day (or Dare "Days" as i...

In 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 t...

In 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 help...

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 provi...

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 ab...

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 ...

Justin 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...

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-vis...

This 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 cult...

Justin 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 Ou...