Welcome to the Topsail Insider Podcast!

About Topsail Insider

Topsail Insider is a local podcast serving Hampstead, Surf City, Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry, and surrounding coastal communities.

Each episode introduces you to something available in the area—perhaps a restaurant you haven’t tried, an activity for your next free afternoon, a service you didn’t know you needed, or a nonprofit doing important work in the community.

You’ll hear directly from local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community organizations about what they offer, who they serve, and what you should know before visiting, booking, buying, volunteering, or getting involved. Along the way, you’ll also hear the personal stories behind the people who brought these businesses, services, and resources to life.

Topsail Insider isn’t about producing long-form commercials. It’s about giving listeners useful information that can help them make the most of living in, moving to, or visiting the Greater Topsail area.

 

Who Topsail Insider Is For

 

Longtime Locals

Even if you’ve lived here for decades, you may be surprised by what you haven’t discovered yet. Topsail Insider can introduce you to new businesses, longtime local favorites, useful services, community resources, and experiences waiting in your own backyard.

Prospective and New Residents

Considering a move to the Greater Topsail area—or still settling into your new home? Get acquainted with the businesses, services, schools, nonprofits, activities, and local organizations that can help you feel informed, connected, and at home.

Vacationers and Visitors

There’s much more to experience here than beautiful beaches. Discover where to eat, shop, stay, explore, and have fun while supporting the local businesses and organizations that make the Topsail area special.

 

What You’ll Discover

Explore episodes featuring:

  • Food & Drinks: Restaurants, coffee shops, markets, bars, bakeries, breweries, and local food experiences

  • Things to Do: Tours, watersports, museums, entertainment, arts, events, outdoor recreation, and family activities

  • Places to Stay: Hotels, resorts, inns, vacation rentals, and other coastal accommodations

  • Shopping: Boutiques, gifts, books, specialty shops, local products, artists, makers, and photographers

  • Health & Wellness: Healthcare providers, therapists, fitness professionals, personal care, and wellness services

  • Local Services: Real estate, home services, pet care, professional services, technology, and other practical resources

  • Community & Nonprofits: Schools, charitable organizations, civic groups, historical organizations, youth programs, and community support resources

 

Start Discovering Greater Topsail

Browse the episode collection, explore the categories that interest you, and subscribe on your favorite podcast-listening platform.

Whether you’ve lived here for years, are preparing to call the area home, or are simply enjoying a few days along the coast, Topsail Insider is here to help you discover more of what the Greater Topsail area has to offer.

About the Host

Christa - Host of Topsail Insider Profile Photo
Christa - Host of Topsail Insider

Creator and Host of Topsail Insider | Small Business Owner | Boy Mom

I’m Christa, a Hampstead resident and the creator, host, and producer of Topsail Insider.

I launched the podcast in 2023 to help locals, prospective residents, and visitors discover more of what the Greater Topsail area has to offer. Since then, Topsail Insider has published more than 60 episodes featuring local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, events, services, and experiences throughout Hampstead, Surf City, Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry, and surrounding communities.

My interviews are relaxed, curious, and in-depth. I want listeners to come away with information they can actually use—whether they’re choosing a restaurant, looking for a local service, finding something fun to do, exploring a community resource, or simply getting to know the area better.

While every guest has a personal story worth hearing, my first responsibility is always to the listener. I approach each conversation by asking what someone will know, understand, find, or be able to do after hearing the episode.

In 2025, I was honored to be named Business Person of the Year by the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce. I’m proud of the relationships Topsail Insider has helped build and of the growing collection of local information preserved through the show.

Thanks for listening—I’ll see you around Topsail!

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