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 part of this episode (not at the bars LOL), and he talks about how his summer has been too.

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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 make the best of your time on vacation. With multiple locations on the Outer Banks from Corolla to Ocracoke, there's a Kitty Hawk Kites everywhere you look!

To learn more about the Watermelon Festival or to book a dolphin tour, go to kittyhawk.com

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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 boosters, the different levels of sponsorship, the concessions and how you can be a sponsor or a Nighthawk Club member!!

To learn more go to firstflightnighthawkclub.com and/or follow them on Facebook and Instagram!

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 Downtown Market yourself every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through September 12. 

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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 about the various forms of OBX entertainment he manages. Find out more about Greg and his many ventures on Facebook by searching Greg Smrdel.

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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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