HeyJaredBeach Road Banter - The Outer Banks Podcast
We talk about investing on the Outer Banks, North Carolina as well as introduce those who live and work to make this such an incredible coastal community.
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Pirates, Passport Plates & the Outer Banks Hustle (opens the original)
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Fran Marlar has definitely earned her Outer Banks résumé. After moving here in 2007, Fran built a life around surfing, fishing, food, writing, travel, and, like a lot of locals, more than a few careers along the way. In this episode, we talk about her latest adventure with husband Lance: Black Flag Galley OBX , their new takeout restaurant in Kitty Hawk. We get into the story behind the restaurant, fresh local seafood and their creative "passport plates," plus Lance's charter fishing business an
The 12 Weeks of August: Surviving Summer on the OBX (opens the original)
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Living at the beach sounds pretty great—until August hits. In this solo episode of Beach Road Banter , Randy breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly of living year-round on the Outer Banks during the "12 weeks of August." The heat won't quit, traffic somehow gets worse, the ocean turns into Lake Atlantic, black flies attack, summer employees disappear, and friends and family keep applying relentless pressure to… meet them for drinks. It's a tough life. But with fall, football, hurricane swell
Can the Outer Banks Keep Its Small-Town Soul? | Jeff Schwarzenberg on Tourism, Growth & the Future of OB (opens the original)
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Jeff explains how the Visitors Bureau is funded, where tourism dollars really go, and why responsible tourism has become a major focus since the post-COVID boom. We discuss the challenges of balancing growth with quality of life, the misconceptions many residents have about tourism, and why protecting the Outer Banks' unique character is more important than simply attracting more visitors. Along the way, Jeff shares his own journey from New York and Nashville to the Outer Banks, talks about the
Unwritten Rules of the Outer Banks (opens the original)
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Randy goes solo to settle the locals vs. tourists debate—starting with the question of what actually makes someone a local on the Outer Banks (spoiler: even 30 years here doesn't necessarily qualify). From restaurant perks and pool hopping to bypass lane rules, grocery store chaos, beach safety, and why middle-aged men shouldn't challenge the Atlantic after eight White Claws, this hilarious episode is packed with insider Outer Banks vacation tips, local stories, and plenty of laughs. You're at t
Building a Life on the Outer Banks: A Conversation with Gray Berrman (opens the original)
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Arrived on the Outer Banks with little more than an old truck and a surfboard, Gray Berrman built a thriving real estate career, raised a family, and still finds time to give back — leading Scout troops and coaching a state runner-up track team. A conversation about building a life you're proud of in a place worth fighting for.
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