{"podcast":{"title":"Beach Road Banter - The Outer Banks Podcast","slug":"beach-road-banter-the-outer-banks-podcast-7100871","podcast_index_feed_id":7100871,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/555757/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/555757","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/0/9/5/f095e51d69b89e69e55e3c100dce7605/Randy_Jones_Podcast_Graphic2.png","author":"Randy Jones","episode_count":50,"summary":"Beach Road Banter celebrates the people, places, and stories that make North Carolina's Outer Banks such a unique coastal community. Through conversations with local personalities, business owners, fisherman, surfers, artists, community leaders, and other fascinating guests, we explore the culture, history, traditions, and character of the OBX. Whether you're a local, a visitor, a second-home owner, or simply someone who loves the Outer Banks, you'll find something to enjoy. We'll also sprinkle in the occasional real estate tip or local market update, but our focus is simple: sharing what makes the Outer Banks unlike anywhere else.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T04:21:01.866024+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beach-road-banter-the-outer-banks-podcast-7100871"},"episode":{"title":"From Surfboards to Community Bonds | #34","slug":"from-surfboards-to-community-bonds-34","published_at":"2025-08-15T20:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beach-road-banter-the-outer-banks-podcast-7100871/from-surfboards-to-community-bonds-34","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beach-road-banter-the-outer-banks-podcast-7100871","url":"https://5654a8d3-58bb-480b-9e36-476b4af51c51.libsyn.com/from-surfboards-to-community-bonds-34","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/5654a8d3-58bb-480b-9e36-476b4af51c51/RandyEp34-2.mp3?dest-id=4800352","summary":"What happens when a world-traveled surfer, board builder, and fisherman plants roots in the Outer Banks? You get David Rhode — a man who's been shaping boards, riding waves, and shaping community for over 40 years on the Outer Banks. From surfing Oregon swells in 1968 to glassing over 65,000 boards, David shares his front-row view of the evolution of surfing, the unmatched outdoor opportunities here, and the tight-knit spirit that shows up when it matters most. David also talks about how the Outer Banks is vital to the surfboard manufacturing business on the East Coast. Themes you'll hear in this episode: How the Outer Banks surf scene has changed (and stayed the same) Stories from building the largest surfboard factory on the East Coast The deep generosity and resilience of this coastal community David's stories aren't just about waves — they're about finding home in open spaces, on the water, and among people who always show up for each other. Connect with Randy: Randy Jones → @jonesgroupobx","meta_description":"What happens when a world-traveled surfer, board builder, and fisherman plants roots in the Outer Banks? You get David Rhode — a man who's been shaping bo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2081,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beach-road-banter-the-outer-banks-podcast-7100871/episodes/from-surfboards-to-community-bonds-34/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beach-road-banter-the-outer-banks-podcast-7100871/from-surfboards-to-community-bonds-34.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}