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 estuaries and clean water initiatives. To learn more, go to nccoast.org.

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 of Downtown Manteo on our nation's 249th birthday. 

Go to outerbanksthisweek.com to see all of the 4th of July festivities taking place in Manteo and around the Outer Banks!

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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 he speaks with owners Kelsey and Kelly Aiken about the history of Jeffrey's Seafood, the NEW Hatteras Seafoods and a little about the impact the shrimp fishery has on the Outer Banks and eastern North Carolina. 

To learn more about them and their products, go to https://hatteras-seafoods.com/

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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 to have a great time as well!

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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 Shell, and they chat it up about the history of surfing here on the Outer Banks as well as the store he has proudly owned since 2004!

To see Outer Banks Boarding Company (or 'OBBC' as some call it) in its' entirety, go to obbconline.com.

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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 classes that are offered weekly at their shop.

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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 it once was) and go through some of the entertainment, food vendors and shopping scheduled for this exciting day!

For more information about the 49th Dare Day Celebration.

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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 to the Outer Banks. Named by the local community, the Flying Dutchmen embody the rich maritime heritage and adventurous spirit of the OBX. Just as the legend of the ghostly ship sailing the seas has endured through time, this team is here to make waves on the diamond for years to come. All home games are played at First Flight High School's baseball complex in Kill Devil Hills.

For more information and tickets, go to outerbanksbaseball.com

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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 helps protect the habitat, among other things, of these majestic equines!

Book your tour today at: 

www.corollawildhorsetours.com.

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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 provide routine maintenance and repair. Check out their inventory online at hightiderobx.com.

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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 about the history of Corolla, fun activities, restaurants, driving on the sand and the uniqueness of Corolla.

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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 day to show how podcasting works.

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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 & Construction; and Glen Sherwin, part owner of Two Roads Tavern. They discuss more the do's and don'ts of OBX bar-going, what the summer rental season is shaping up to be like (and how you can book your vacation) and the awesome new location of Two Roads Tavern.

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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-visit on your next Outer Banks vacation!

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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 culture by way of the fresh, locally sourced seafood they prepare. With the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, the marina, the marshes and sound, they've created the perfect recipe for a fun and tasty dining experience. This week we share their story! 

Visit them online at seachefouterbanks.com.

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 Outer Banks and bring their passions with them! If your hobbies include cars, planes, sports cards, action figures and Disney, this is the place for you. Be sure to find them on social media simply by searching Sports Zone Hobbies OBX.

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Justin takes a trip to MP 6¾ on the beach road to visit Andrea Sullivan at the Jolly Roger Restaurant. President of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association, Andrea describes how you can visit many different local restaurants during OBX Taste of the Beach weekend from April 4 to 6. Tickets are going fast so go online to obxtasteofthebeach.com now to buy yours and see the different restaurants participating and what they're offering!

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Chris McGrath joins Justin to talk about the four-day party at McGrath's Burger Shack at the Outer Banks Mall in Nags Head. From March 14 to 17, they'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with food & drink specials, live entertainment, loads of laughs and one heck of a great time! They hope you'll join in on the SHENANIGANS!

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MJ Williams, general manager of Stripers Bar and Grille in Manteo, talks about the 11th Annual Stripers Chili Cookoff. She also fills us in on the different things going on at Stripers in 2025 and unveils some new products that you’re going to want to get your hands on! To learn more about the chili cookoff, the restaurant or their new products, go to stripersbarandgrille.com.

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Greg Smrdel, local author, stand-up comic and owner of Radio Free Outer Banks, joins Justin to talk about one of his other businesses, the Manteo Walking Tour. With tours starting back up in mid-March, Greg gives a rundown of the tour and the excitement that awaits. It's informative and entertaining! To book your tour or to learn more, go to manteowalkingtour.com.

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Joel Sheingold, owner of The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras Village, rejoins Justin on the podcast to talk about noteworthy events (to date) taking place on the Outer Banks in 2025. Joel goes month by month throughout the entire year and discusses the events he has discovered. 

To see all the different events that take place weekly on the Outer Banks go to https://outerbanksthisweek.com/events.

Annnnndddddd if you’re down in Hatteras Village, check out The Wreck Tiki Bar!! https://thewreckobx.com/

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Mr. Michael Parrish and Mr. Aaron Burgess of ELS OBX sit in with Justin to reflect on 2024 and to discuss their outlook for 2025. They go over some of the different electrical jobs they've been involved with, go over the Dominion Power grant program for new lighting in homes & commercial buildings and talk about how customer service as well as top quality work is what they pride themselves on providing for their clientele.

If you or your friends are in need of any kind of electrical work go online to elsobx.com

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Welcome to Capt. Marty's Other Side of Fishing Show all brought to you by Red Drum Tackle in Buxton, the closest tackle shop to Cape Point & Powered by Radcliffe Marine in Belhaven, the largest repower center in all of northeast North Carolina. This show is a relaunch of what the captain use to do on FM radio for many years. Now you can listen to it anytime you'd like!

In this relaunch of the show, Capt. Marty, along with his new sidekick Justin, welcome in their very first guest Lisa Howell. Lisa is the assistant tournament director of the Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament. She goes over some of the new rules for the tournament and talks some about what it's like being married to a charter boat captain. The crew also makes a few phone calls to people like Kara Eakes of Red Drum Tackle and Capt. Mike Merritt!

Let us know how you feel about the show in the comments! If you have any questions for Capt. Marty leave them in the comments as well!  Thank you for listening!!

Justin takes his show down to Hatteras Village to chat with Woody Joyner, Mary Ellon Ballance and Rachel Bibbey about Waterman’s United. This nonprofit organization fights to protect the livelihood of those who rely on fishing as a way of life and provides a voice for fair regulations to ensure everyone has the freedom to fish. For more information on Waterman’s United and how you can get involved, go online to ncwu.net

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On the 100th episode of the podcast, Justin takes a trip over to Manteo Middle School to chat with the Manteo High School's varsity baseball coach Zach Alexander about the team and a family fun day they're having coming up on Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manteo High School baseball field. 

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