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Treasures of the Outer Banks#046, Barbara Pardue, Northern Outer Banks HistoryBarbara Pardue is a local historian and runs a Facebook page called, Northern Outer Banks History. Her blood lines run deep on the Northern Outer Banks and her passion for the history is unmatched. She was first bitten by the history bug by a grandfather who shared numerous stories and this led to her own, personal research. She started the Facebook page to share this knowledge and research with her family.
In this interview, Barbara shares stories of murder, gold bars, brothels, a Revolutionary hero, Blackbeard, the Ash Wednesday Storm, and more. Before we sat down and...2024-02-0956 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#045, John Harper, DJThis is episode #045 and I sat down with local, award-winning DJ, John Harper. John has been an Outer Banks DJ since 1985. His career has evolved over the decades and he currently has a show on the streaming broadcast, Radio Free Outer Banks. He also uses his skills and knowledge for weddings and writing in some of the local publications. In this episode we talk about radio history on the Outer Banks, where the industry is presently, where it’s going, and more. If you want to check out his services you can find him online at www.JohnHarperDJ.com An...2024-01-2530 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#044, Greg Smrdel, EntertainerThis is episode #044 and I sat down with Greg Smrdel. If you’re out and about on the Outer Banks, you’ve probably experienced either Greg or one of his companies. He’s the owner of Radio Free Outer Banks, a streaming radio station. He’s authored 11 books, which you can purchase at local book stores on the Outer Banks. He operates the Laughing Seagull Comedy Club, which offers pop-up comedy shows at various venues around town. He also organizes Trivia Night at various night spots in the area. And finally, during the summer, he owns and operates Manteo Walking...2024-01-1045 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#043, Jenn Crossman, OBX Travel ConciergeThis is episode #043 and I had the opportunity to sit down with Jenn Crossman, the owner of OBX Travel Concierge. Jenn helps people on the Outer Banks plan parties, dinners, weddings, and more. Jenn has lived here for over 25 years and has used her experience in the food-service industry to learn the skills helpful in preparing meals, holding wine tastings, and other fun events. Jenn is a force of fun energy and is an asset to anyone looking to have a memorable experience on the Outer Banks. https://obxtravelconcierge.com/2023-12-3142 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#042, Charlie Beasley, Vietnam Vet, Commercial FishermanThis is episode #042 with Charlie Beasley, the author of a book titled, Vietnam War: Lessons of a Lifetime. Charlie, who also goes by Robbie, was born and raised on the Outer Banks and is still a commercial crabber to this day.
When Charlie grew up here the area was still very rural and undeveloped. He began commercial fishing at 11 years-old and went to school locally until college when he attended East Carolina University.
After college Charlie served as an Airborne Ranger in Vietnam and was part of a 5-man team known as a LRRP, which...2023-12-141h 34
Treasures of the Outer BanksTrailerWelcome, welcome, welcome, this is John Van Lunen and this show is called Treasures of the Outer Banks, the podcast that celebrates the people and places that make this beach special. This show is about community, history, and adventure. And if you love the Outer Banks I think you’ll enjoy this podcast. On this show I talk to locals, historians, authors, business owners, and more. We talk about the people that came before us, the people that are doing great things right now, and finding adventure on the Outer Banks. I’ve had the pleasure to interview dozens of a...2023-12-0201 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#041, Scott Dawson- The Lost Colony and Hatteras IslandScott Dawson is the author of, The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island. Scott was raised on Hatteras Island and calls it home to this day. Besides being an author of several books, he’s also a historian and amateur archaeologist.
Having grown up on Hatteras Island, Scott Dawson saw artifacts and heard stories from his ancestors and friends regarding the Croatoan Indians.
In his book he explains how Croatoan was a stand-alone island where Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras are currently located. It was a stand-alone island because there was an inlet somewhere around the north si...2023-11-161h 07
Treasures of the Outer Banks#040, Hannah Bunn-West, AuthorHannah Bunn-West is an Outer Banks local and the author of Remarkable Women of the Outer Banks. Her book profiles a handful of amazing women who endured and excelled while on the Outer Banks.2023-11-0140 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#039, Clark Twiddy, authorClark Twiddy discusses his first book, Memories of the Currituck Outer Banks: As Told by Ernie Bowden. Ernie Bowden was an icon on the northern Outer Banks who wore many hats: cattleman, public appointed official, trash collector, sailor, and more. Hear what Mr. Bowden was like and how life was very different on the Outer Banks when he was a young man.2023-10-1841 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#037, Delia D'Ambra, True Crime PodcasterDelia D'Ambra hosts CounterClock Podcast, which investigates unsolved murders. Ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine as a Top 25 True-Crime Podcast, CounterClock is a cutting edge podcast that takes listeners on a journey throughout the criminal investigation.2023-08-2441 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#036, Clark Twiddy, Outer Banks AuthorClark Twiddy discusses his book, Outer Banks Visionaries: Building North Carolina's Oceanfront. Twiddy researched and interviewed the people that helped turn the Outer Banks from a sleepy, ocean outpost, to the successful destination it has become today.2023-08-091h 02
Treasures of the Outer Banks#035, Marc Corbett: DiverMarc Corbett is an explorer and adventurer. He dives shipwrecks adjacent to the Outer Banks. Known as The Graveyard of the Atlantic, these waters are difficult to dive due to wind, waves, and currents. He's dived many of the popular wrecks here and he continues a quest to explore new dives.2023-07-0559 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#034, Joan Collins, Pea Island CookhouseJoan Collins talks about the Pea Island Life Saving Station and the legacy left behind by the brave crew.2023-06-1358 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#033, VusicOBXRebecca Prince-Myers is the owner of VusicOBX which books and organizes concerts on the Outer Banks.2023-04-2055 minTreasures of the Outer Banks#032, Springsteen ConcertNot related to the Outer Banks, I just wanted to share my experience at the Springsteen Concert in March.2023-04-1212 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#031, Julie Moye, KDH Cooperative Gallery and StudiosJulie Moye is the founder and owner of KDH Cooperative Gallery and Studios. She opened the gallery 22 years ago and has seen the Outer Banks art community grow and prosper.2023-03-2141 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#030, John solo, PaddleboardingI share my personal journey of becoming a very amateur paddleboarder on the Outer Banks.2023-03-0818 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#029, Noah Snyder, SurfingNoah Snyder is an Outer Banks local who competed for several years as a professional surfer. He's still very active in the community as a surfer, gym owner, and artist. You can find him at https://www.momentumobx.com and https://www.noahsnyderart.com.
Cover photo by Ryan Rhodes.2023-02-2346 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#028, Leroy Hyson, FishingLeroy Hyson is a friend from Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland who relocated to the Outer Banks fairly recently. He shares his joy of assimilating to the community and giving back through his love of fishing.2023-02-1735 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#027, Kill Devil RumThis conversation is with two of the owners of Kill Devil Rum in Manteo, NC. Kill Devil Rum is a complete distillery that creates their own liquor on-site. "From molasses to glasses", as they like to put it.
https://outerbanksdistilling.com/
We discuss how they got started, how things have changed since the first day, incorporating history, and future expansion.2023-01-3127 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#026, Barbara Miller, Frisco Native American MuseumBarbara Miller works at the Frisco Native American Museum in Frisco, North Carolina which is on Hatteras Island. She was nice enough to talk about how the museum was started, how they have acquired their relics, and the history of the tribes that were on our around the Outer Banks. https://nativeamericanmuseum.org/2023-01-2535 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#025, John solo, CampgroundsThis episode describes the camping options you can find on the Outer Banks.
Helpful links:
https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm www.recreation.gov https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/upload/043012-BEACH-FIRE-PERMIT-one-page-508.pdf https://www.camphatteras.com/ https://koa.com/campgrounds/cape-hatteras/ http://www.thefriscowoodscampground.com/ https://www.visitocracokenc.com/campgrounds/ https://www.jernimans.com/ http://www.teeterscampground.com/2023-01-2019 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#024, Juan Ramirez, Soccer on the Outer BanksJuan Ramirez is the head, boys soccer coach at First Flight High School. We sat down and talked about the soccer community and culture on the Outer Banks, its success, and its popularity.
Helpful links for finding soccer on the Outer Banks.
First Flight High School, https://ffh.daretolearn.org/
First Flight HS, Boys Soccer, https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/kill-devil-hills/first-flight-nighthawks/soccer/
Storm Soccer, https://obxstorm.net/
OBYSA, Outer Banks Youth Soccer Association, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064470198615
Coastal Soccer School, https://obxsoccer.com/ 2023-01-1145 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#023, Low Budget Activities on the Outer BanksGeneral: Carova to Manteo and Mainland Dare County. Low budget. Excludes basic activities of swimming, fishing, golf, watersports, etc. The harder to get there, the more coveted the experience. Carova - Seclusion - 4WD. https://currituckcountync.gov/beach-parking/ - Horses. https://corollaoutback.com/ Corolla - Currituck Lighthouse. https://obcinc.org/currituck-beach-lighthouse/ - Whalehead Club. https://www.visitcurrituck.com/places/whalehead-in-historic-corolla/ - Historic Corolla Village - Currituck Maritime Museum. https://www.visitcurrituck.com/places/currituck-maritime-museum/ - Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. https://www.outerbanks.com/outer-banks-center-for-wildlife-education.html Duck- Village is pedestrian friendly. Great place to shop and dine. Southern...2023-01-0528 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#022, Joe TauberJoe Tauber is a resident of the Outer Banks who graduated from Northwood High School in Silver Spring, MD and his mom owned a deli in Capital Plaza before relocating and opening Mrs. T's Deli in Nags Head.
In this episode we talk about how being a wrestler at Northwood shaped his work ethic. We also talk about leadership, local education, and community service.2022-12-201h 01
Treasures of the Outer Banks#021, Mark Buckler, Wildlife PhotographerMark Buckler talks about the great wildlife in and around the Dare County area of the Outer Banks. He also discusses his business, Mark Buckler Photography, and taking customers to Alaska, Africa, and the Arctic. www.bucklerphoto.com2022-12-1349 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#020, Sailing with Hardy PetersHardy Peters is the owner of East Coast Sailboats (www.eastcoastsailboats.com) and Sail OBX (www.sailobx.com). East Coast Sailboats is a distributor and dealer for several recreational sailboat lines. Sail OBX promotes his 38' catamaran charter boat, "Surfer Girl". In this episode we talk about how he promotes sailing in the community and what it was like in the Worrell 1000 Race.2022-12-0642 minTreasures of the Outer Banks#019, Daryl Law and GolfDaryl Law used to be a local sports journalist and has played all of the local golf courses on the Outer Banks. We sit down and talk about each one and what makes golfing on the Outer Banks special.
Kilmarlic, https://kilmarlic.com/golf/
Carolina Club, https://www.thecarolinaclub.com/
The Pointe, https://www.thepointegolfclub.com/
Holly Ridge, https://hollyridgeobx.com/
Currituck Club, https://www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/the-currituck-club
Duck Woods, https://duckwoodscc.com/
Sea Scape, https://www.seascapegolf.com/
Nags Head Links, https...2022-11-3043 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#018, John Wright, Sanctuary VineyardsJohn Wright is the General Manager of Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg, North Carolina. https://www.sanctuaryvineyards.com/. It's part of the farm his family has owned for several generations. They also own and run a small chain of stores called the Cotton Gin which you can only find on the Outer Banks. http://cottongin.com/.
We talk about his family's history, Currituck County, agriculture, wine production, and more. This weekend is Sanctuary Vineyard's The Big Currishuck event which provides great food, beer, wine, and entertainment. Tickets can, and should, be purchased early. https://outerbanksthisweek.com/sanctuaryvineyards/events...2022-11-221h 21
Treasures of the Outer Banks#017, Audra Krieg, Author/Photographer/Outer Banks MomAudra Krieg is author of The Parker House, co-owner of 12th Street Photography, and runs Outer Banks Mom. You can find her at www.outerbanksmom.com and www.12thstreetportraits.com.
In this episode we talk about her story writing, owning a summer business, and more. Find out what's coming soon from this mom of four (apparently she has too much free time).2022-11-1637 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#016, Will Thorp, High Cotton BBQWill Thorp is a legend among restaurateurs on the Outer Banks. He opened Tortuga's Lie, Rundown Cafe, and High Cotton BBQ. We sat down and talked about opening restaurants, what it's like operating a restaurant on the Outer Banks, and how things have evolved. https://www.highcottonbbq.com/2022-11-1031 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#015, Angel Khoury, AuthorAngel Khoury is an author from Manteo, NC. Her novel, Between Tides, is a love story based on real people who lived in Manteo and Cape Cod. We mostly focused on the back story of this book and how certain ideas were threaded within.
You can learn more at www.angelkhoury.com. The book can be purchased online or in local bookstores on the Outer Banks.2022-11-021h 04Treasures of the Outer Banks#014, John, solo, OBX authorsIn this episode I talk about a few Outer Banks authors, the books they've written, and which book stores are my favorite.
Audra Krieg, The Parker House.
John Railey, The Lost Colony Murder on the Outer Banks: Seeking Justice for Brenda Joyce Holland and Andy Griffith's Manteo: His Real Mayberry.
Angel Khoury, Between Tides and Manteo: A Roanoke Island Town.
Downtown Books in Manteo and Duck's Cottage
Island Bookstore in Kitty Hawk, Duck, and Corolla2022-10-2723 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#013, Joe O'Grady: Coastal Kayak Touring CompanyJoe O'Grady has been doing kayak tours on the Outer Banks for over 20 years and has great stories about seeing bear, alligators, and places to paddle. You can contact him at www.coastalkayak.org.2022-10-1935 minTreasures of the Outer Banks#012, Solo: Hurricane BonnieIn this episode I talk about the time we evacuated for Hurricane Bonnie, no relation. Our hands were full in 1998. We were the new owners of a watersports business, the new owners of a baby girl (Alivian), and Bonnie was starting a new job at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UT-C). Some parents worry about hoarding formula. We were worried about falling asleep at the wheel and driving in to a ditch. Enjoy, John2022-10-1216 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#011 Butch Stone: Hurricane Irene, Boat Life, JetPakButch Stone and I talk about him helping me during Hurricane Irene, his life on a sailboat, and adventures with the JetPak.2022-10-051h 00Treasures of the Outer Banks#010 Finding Treasure With Edward DuffeyEdward Duffey is a local realtor who spends his free time reuniting people with their lost jewelry. People will contact him when they lose valuables, typically on the beach or in the water. Edward will show up, say a prayer, and start hunting.
It should be noted that there are plenty of individuals, both locally and from outside the Outer Banks, who are happy to find your lost items for their personal gain. Edward's pleasure in metal detecting is seeing the joy in people who get their lost valuables back.
Edward has an Instagram account...2022-09-2638 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#009, David Baum, Former Slave, Nags Head WoodsThis is a story about me finding the Norris Baum Cemetery in Nags Head Woods. The cemetery contains the grave of David Baum, a former slave. This is interesting to me because there were laws that prevented black people from being buried in a white person's cemetery. Also, slaves were rarely given a properly marked grave.2022-09-0720 min
Treasures of the Outer Banks#008, Meghan Agresto, Currituck LighthouseMeghan Agresto is a force of nature. The energy she brings to her job is infectious. To call her a site manager of the Currituck Lighthouse is a gross understatement. She is part historian, part event planner, part manager, and part problem-solver. In the end, Meghan is a person of action.
Meghan works for the Outer Banks Conservationists who maintain and preserve the compound at Currituck Lighthouse as well as the Island Farm on Roanoke Island. Her office is a renovated storage shed on the compound and she lives feet from the facility. https://obcinc.org/
2022-08-311h 03Treasures of the Outer Banks007, Solo Podcast with John Van Lunen: Three People You Need To KnowOwning a business in an unfamiliar area can be a handful. After moving to the Outer Banks I was fortunate to meet three professionals who made my life easier and became good friends. A CPA, a welder/builder, and an electrician/HVAC/mechanic. These people were personal treasures for me.2022-08-2426 min
Treasures of the Outer BanksJohn Van Lunen: How Did We Get Here?In this episode I talk about how I wound up on the Outer Banks. It starts with an uneventful visit to Hatteras after my freshman year of college, progresses to road trips as a windsurfer, is practically sealed by working-honeymoon summer with my wife, and finalized when we buy a watersports business back in 1997. Fate? Maybe. Opportunity? Definitely. Enjoy, John Van Lunen2022-08-1717 min
Treasures of the Outer BanksJohn Railey: Summers on the Outer Banks, Murder in Manteo, and Andy GriffithThere’s a Facebook group I belong to called Outer Banks Vintage Scrapbook and as I would scroll through the posts, one name kept popping up. After a while I realized this guy would be perfect to have on the podcast. John Railey is a writer and author who spent his summers on the Outer Banks as a child and young man during the ‘60s and ‘70s. John’s recall and ability to tell a story are amazing. You can probably tell he’s a professional writer. Our conversation winds around the Outer Banks like a gentle, sea breeze. John Raile...2022-08-1047 min
Treasures of the Outer BanksSteve "The Dream" Thomas: Outer Banks Personality#004. Steve The Dream was an Outer Banks original who entertained locals and visitors with his mobile DJ show. In this interview with Steve's sister you'll learn about an entirely different side of Steve Thomas.2022-08-0240 minTreasures of the Outer Banks#003, Wykie Wise: Growing up on the Outer Banks, 1950's#003. Wikey Wise is an 82 year-old friend of mine who was nice enough to share with me what it was like growing up on the Outer Banks in the 1950's. Highlights include his heritage, Nags Head Woods, attending the school house in Corolla, driving on Jockeys Ridge, and working at the casino.http://www.treasuresoftheouterbanks.comCheck out my web site where you can find show notes and links for this episode. You'll also find more podcasts and blogs. While you're there, sign-up to receive regular emails from me, John Van Lunen.2021-03-201h 27Treasures of the Outer Banks#002, Catching up with Sam Walker of OBX Today#002: Sam Walker and I talk about growing up on the Outer Banks, some of the interesting things he's seen, and historical events.
Sam Walker is news director for OBXToday.com, Beach 104, 99.1 The Sound, Big 94.5 WCMS and Z 92.3. He can be reached at swalker3@jammediallc.com.2021-02-2128 minTreasures of the Outer BanksThe Wild, Wild East. 1980's on the Outer Banks.#001. In this episode I talk with my friend, Daryl Law, about his experiences visiting the Outer Banks as a child in the 1970's and living here after high school in the 1980's. Daryl has some great stories about how simple things were back then and some of the characters he met. We talk about working in a very sleepy Corolla, living near the Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills, and diving wrecks just off the shore.Check out http://treasuresoftheouterbanks.com/ if you'd like to find more information.2021-01-2244 min