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Surf City - Island Episodes

July 5, 2024

Funky Fins: Eco Education For Curious Minds

Looking for fun, outdoor activities to enjoy quality family time away from devices? Trudy hosts this episode offering the perfect solution for locals and visitors alike. Join us for a fun conversation with Chris Lener, the Ma...

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June 21, 2024

Surf City Jet Ski & Watersports

It’s time to get off that beach blanket and speed down the Intracoastal Waterway with Surf City Jet Ski & Watersports! Trudy Solomon hosts this exciting episode, interviewing owners Houston and Katie Lowder. Their business of...

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May 24, 2024

Part 1 | Saltwater Resort, The Hive, and Cape Fear Ventures

We have our long-time sponsor and owner of Saltwater Suites, Dr. Richard Stroupe, joining Topsail Insider once again! This time, we’re talking about the Grand Opening of his second Saltwater property, Saltwater Resort! He sha...

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May 10, 2024

Shaka Taco, Ironclad Golf & Beer Garden, and More!

Send Christa a Text and let her know if you enjoyed the episode! This is a fun episode folks! Join Christa for this lively and entertaining conversation with Chef Steve Christian and Surfer Cody Leutgens, the duo behind Shak...

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May 3, 2024

Tiki Tours

It’s Tiki Time! And time for a wonderful interview with Captain Alex, owner of Tiki Tours in Surf City, North Carolina. He has 3 boats, including the iconic "Tiki Queen" ready to take you and yours out to enjoy the …

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March 15, 2024

The Daily Grind, UnWINEd, and More!

Join me for an interview with the owner of multiple businesses in the Greater Topsail area and Surf City’s Mayor Pro Tem, Jeremy Shugarts! He’s the owner of The Daily Grind and UnWINEd in Surf City, Thread FX and Shoreline …

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March 1, 2024

Surf City Line, Turtle Shell Properties, and Island Inn

Meet Jeff Peterson, the owner of… well, A LOT! You’ll hear about the restaurant he owns with his son, Chris, called Surf City Line, featuring their 'elevated' tacos and delicious margaritas. We’ll discuss his vacation rental ...

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Aug. 25, 2023

The Topsail Island Bellhop Boys

Attention, all you wonderful Topsail Island vacationers! Allow me to introduce you to Damian Mulcahy, the man behind the Topsail Island Bellhop Boys. Damien has transformed a modest idea into a thriving venture for his childr...

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July 21, 2023

Reel Housewives of Topsail Island

UPDATE - 2024 EVENTS Upcoming Registration Events, 1-4pm: Aug 10th @ Shuckin’ Shack13460 NC 50, #101 Aug 17th @ The Trailer Bar, 1701 N New River Dr Aug 24th @ Tiki Bar, 2181 New River Inlet Rd Sep 7th @ …

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July 14, 2023

Saltwater Suites

Join me as I sit down with Richard Stroupe, the owner of Saltwater Suites, a unique hotel located in Surf City, North Carolina. You’ll learn all about Saltwater Suites and its wonderful features as well as Richard’s newest p...

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May 10, 2023

Scallywags

I'll be talking to Ms. Jill Wiles, the owner of Scallywags. Scallywags is a great bar on Topsail Island, just a few blocks north of the pier. It's one row off the beach in Surf City, North Carolina. Scallywags is …

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