Outer Banks This Week

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 podcast@outerbanksthisweek.com. He'd love to hear from you!

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.obxspca.org/donate/ Outer Banks This Week Po...

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 Automotive Sponsored by: Author Jan Dawson D...

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 Banks This Week Podcast Presented by:...

Brook 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 place over those five days and are looking to gain...

Justin 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 families a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We are ve...

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 from near and far to help raise money for those fig...

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 Christmas spirit! To see the bars and learn more abou...

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 together to make the place great! You can vis...

Elisabeth 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 . Outer Banks This Week Podcast Presented by...

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 clean romance novels with Hatte...

Greg 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 about him click on the l...

Justin 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 Presented by: Kelly's Automotive Sponsored...

In 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 benefitting hurricane relief in the western p...

Joining 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 OuterBanksThisWeek.com to find out more details. Outer Ba...

Justin 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 local areas. Outer Banks This Week Podcast Pres...

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/profile.php?id=100063453167588...

Justin 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/departments/public-services/virginia-s-tillett-community...

In 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!

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 charities selected are the Dare County SPCA, The Wo...

Justin 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 podcast@outerbanksthisweek.com , and he will gladly help promote them for you.  Outer Banks This Week Podcast Presented by: Kelly's Automotive Sponsored by: Strip...

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 play and personal growth. In this special edition o...

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 Banks This Week Podcast Presented by: Kell...

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 social media & nutrition! Outer Banks This We...

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 Podcast Presented by: Kelly's Au...