Salty Locals Podcast

In this special episode, we're pulling back the curtain at one of Cherry Grove’s favorite hangouts—Duck Dive Bar & Grill. Join me behind the bar with three of the people who make this place such a local treasure: Mike McCambley (owner), Whitney (the powerhouse with endless energy behind the bar), and Maddi McCambley (Mike’s daughter and rising star behind the bar—and yes, we talk about her son Kai...

In this episode of The Salty Locals Podcast, Jim sits down with Rich Paolino, owner of Wine Therapy in North Myrtle Beach. Rich shares how his cozy wine bar became a local favorite, the story behind the name, and why building community matters just as much as pouring the perfect glass. Cheers to good wine, great people, and local vibes!

In this episode, I sit down with Jenny King from Legendary Mortgage to talk real estate investing—without the fluff. Whether you're thinking about a rental property, a second home, or just curious how others are building wealth, Jenny breaks it down in simple, real talk. We cover beginner tips, local market insights, and how to avoid the most common (and expensive) mistakes. If you’ve been wanting...

Baked Fresh Daily with Amanda Flowers of Little River Deli" In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Flowers, the proud owner of Little River Deli, a cozy hidden gem that’s been serving up made-to-order sandwiches, homemade chicken salad, and real local flavor right here in the heart of Little River, SC. Amanda shares how she took over the deli from her dad, what it’s like running a small busin...

Step into the world of books with us as we visit Bookends, a charming independent bookstore in the heart of North Myrtle Beach! In this episode, I sit down with Walt and Mindy Romanosky, the passionate owners behind this local gem. We dive into their journey, what inspired them to open Bookends, and why bookstores still hold a special place in the community. Whether you're an avid reader, love sup...

On this episode of the Salty Locals Podcast, my wife Kim and I had the unique pleasure of sitting down with Pete (the sweetest golden retriever you’ll ever meet) and his owner, Pop, the duo behind the Facebook sensation Pete and Pop's Adventures. We recorded on-location at the cozy outside heated patio of Salty Brews (a big thank-you to them for hosting us!) as Pete and Pop shared incredible trave...

Tammy's off on another tangent again and has joined me on the show for a salty chat about her life, her music, her band and most importantly her love for singing. Listen in and feel the love!

By popular demand please join me for a Sea Cruz! I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Dino Fair and Allie Privette at Goodfellas on 2nd Ave., where they are performing along with Butch Barnes tonight! What a great time we had chatting about this amazing high energy band that's been in existence since 2001. It's made up of 3 and sometimes 2 performers with a big band sound and show! Fro...

North Myrtle Beach is famous for it's beaches, entertainment, food and... Golf Carts! Yes our beach allows golf carts to share most of the non-highway roads in town so Locals and Tourists alike love to drive them. But some folks don't. Join Kim Shorten, Nate Frye and Mike Graham as we talk about the good, the bad and yes the ugly when it comes to these open air beach buggies scootin all around tow...

Listen in to this amazing show with Greg Rowles as we talk about his new Legacy Theatre that just recently opened in North Myrtle Beach. We chat about his early years learning from his musical family, winning Star Search, the Alabama Theatre and so much more. This is a must listen to show, we really had such a great time together because Greg's a really great guy!

Wow Heather just opened this really cool cafe on Sea Mountain Hwy that is Gluten-Free!!! Yep, Salty Brews has all the fresh goodies (not deep-fried) you could possibly want for lunch or after a day on the Beach! Just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean Salty Brews offers Wraps, Sushi, Poke bowls and Acai bowls. Plus craft beer on draft, amazing cocktails and coffee. And to top it off she has Live E...

When it's Duck Dive's 5th Anniversary Celebration it's a Parking Lot Party with the Community and the Artists that have performed over the years. Mike & Tara, the owners of Duck Dive have made an impression on the Locals and Visitors of Cherry Grove and the Artists that love to perform for them. Join me as we chat with Mike and the Artists that joined together in tribute to their favorite venue an...

Join me for this super fun interview with DJ Heavy the man behind the Traffic Jam at 94.9 The Surf. Heavy's the guy that gets us all home after work jamming to his favorite music. And when 5 o'clock comes... well it get's Loud and Heavy's ready to rock!!! Find out where you can meet him at his office everyday and how he got to the beach! Oh yeah and Jim Quick had something to do with it too!!!

Looking for oysters? Well I found just the place, Tailgate Oyster Bar in Cherry Grove, NMB. Join me for a shucking good time with Robert as he tells us all about his oyster bar located on Sea Mountain Hwy., right next door to Pop's Automotive. When a guy that always loved oysters decides to open his own place, well...we're all in for a real treat and a good time. Give it a try, I promise you won't...

Meet singer, songwriter, musician and surfer dude, Rick Cannon and one of The Dawn Patrol members Gary Flowers for this fun interview I had at Goodfellas on 2nd Ave. The Dawn Patrol includes, Rick, Gary, Jesse Flowers and Trip Chandler and what a band they have. You can hear them all over North Myrtle Beach, along the Grand Strand and North Carolina on a regular basis. With lots of original songs...

Please welcome this new artist into your hearts! Meet Rob Cole of Rob Cole Music. Rob just got on the scene in NMB just about a year ago and he's definitely made a big splash in this Beach Town! Rob plays several instruments besides singing, songwriting and a recording engineer. We have a blast on this episode plus a special treat at the end. I'm going to play the song Rob arranged and recorded me...

If you'd like to hear all about the new restaurant that just opened in North Myrtle Beach... this is your Podcast. Join Jill, Jesse and I as we discuss their latest venture Crave Italian Oven & Bar NMB. I think the whole town is talking about this new upscale addition to NMB. Their Myrtle Beach location has been a huge hit with the Locals and now they have brought that experience to us! Located of...

You don't want to miss this episode because I interview Gerry The Great! Gerry The Great aka Gerry Thompson is a family entertainer and one of the best in the business. I met Gerry at Boardwalk Billys this summer where he performs his Magic Show on Saturday, Sunday and Monday during the Summer season. We had the grandkids with us and he just took over. They couldn't wait to get a seat right in fro...

So you want to know where the Locals hang out? That would be Goodfellas on 2nd Ave. This gem is hidden down 2nd Ave North in North Myrtle Beach and just opened in March 2023. Phil and Annie are completely dedicated to delivering good food, drink and great times. Golf cart accessible for everyone and especially convenient for folks west of Hwy 17 North. Featuring pool tables, dart games and 22 flat...

Everyone's talking about Cold Plunges so I thought I'd take one! Listen in as I have a salty chat with Renee James & Natasha Broughal about Crave 4 Salon & Wellness. And yes they have a Cold Plunge and that's where I took my first one. With health & wellness on just about everyone's minds these days its refreshing to hear about all the unique wellness services they offer. Spend the day with Renee,...

Wow what an episode!!! Please join me along with Luke Sharp & Brock Johnson as we share what the Adaptive Surf Project is all about. After volunteering for an event over 10 years ago Luke was inspired to startup this amazing non-profit organization that as Luke and Brock would say, "Brings joy to people with disabilities by taking them surfing." Their Flagship event called Wheel to Surf cr...

Two Blondes and a Moon Child have an awesome store in the heart of Ocean Drive directly behind the Starbucks on HWY 17N. This store is comprised of 40 Artists displaying their crafts of all kinds. Also there are Tarot Card Readings, Wellness massages, Reike sessions, and if you're lucky it just might be Fairy Hair Day. Sound like fun, well it sure is so next time your in Ocean Drive, NMB be sure t...

Meet one of the nicest guys at the beach... John Sugrue. Join us as we have a salty chat with John Sugrue the owner of Sugrue's Pub & Eatery on Hwy 17 S in North Myrtle Beach S.C. John opened Sugrue's about 4 years ago and what a success it has been. Great Food, Drinks and Service await you at this huge bar that always has something happening. From their lunch specials to their happy hour John has...

We thought we'd return to Duck Dive Bar & Grill as a LIVE performance and catch up on what's new with Mike McCambley and one of our favorite Locals Bar. Also we discussed local happenings here in North Myrtle Beach including such topics as: The Chinese spy balloon, beach parking after 5:00pm, Jonathan Locklear the new "Hired Gun" in town, the new owner of Ducks, The Confused Olive, Tyler t...

Wow!!! I just got to interview Bryan Baxley aka "Opie" who's the Sound Engineer and Monitor for Kenny Chesney's Band. Bryan owns Baxley Sound & Multimedia Solutions as his regular business but he also gets to hang out with Kenny, the band and about 60 crew members as they tour the USA every year. Bryan shares what it's like to be on the road with one of the top Country Artists touring stad...