
The Sam and Em Podcast
A husband-and-wife team living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina shares their lives openly, covering local news, healthcare, weight loss, running, travel, dining, raising kids, losing a son, and enjoying grandkids.
Episodes
#105: Progress
Hey, it's a Monday show drop! Blue Jean Ball is almost here, found a new favorite in Williamsburg, dealing with Adult ADD, and the end is coming for one of our Walt Disney World favs.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#104: Spring Break
Thanks everybody for your patience as we've been navigating what's been a very busy spring, especially for Sam. Highlights from Couture By the Shore, needlepointing in South Dakota, major Walt Disney World updates, and more!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#103: Where no one has gone before
Yes, we know. We've been busy. Catch up with what we've been doing, special shoutouts, Emily has had it with Sam's viewing choices (no matter how historic), and you can win tickets to the Hook'd Fish Fry next month!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#102: Eat and breathe quieter!
This week's show takes a dark turn. On a more magical note, news from Walt Disney World including what $17 million will get you in Golden Oak!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#101: Hatteras Island author Jan Dawson
We are joined again by our pal Jan Dawson to talk about her new book "Building A Little Love". Plus, new tools and challenges on the weight loss journey and straight talk about perimenopause. The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
Keeping it 💯 at Princess Half Marathon Weekend
EPISODE 100! And Emily is back with the recap of a fun, and emotional, 2026 Walt Disney World Princess Half Marathon Weekend!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#99: Luftballons
Where have we been? February has just been busy. We finally got a few minutes to catch up before we run, run, run again!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#98: Emily & Caroline In Paris
Icelandic Pepsi, confused taxi drivers, and mixed-up drink orders could NOT ruin a memorable trip to the City of Lights for Emily and Caroline. And we've got a chance for YOU to WIN when you COMMENT and SHARE this episode!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹
#97: Where to next?
Some loose ends to tie-up from WDW Marathon weekend. And we can't sit still!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#96: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2026
We did it! We did it! Emily's third full marathon and second Dopey Challenge, and Sam's first for both! All the sordid, sweaty, and special details!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#95: High Anxiety
It's Walt Disney World Marathon Week! Sam is wishing he'd left a week ago, and the stress is killing Emily! Plus A LOT of shoutouts!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#94: Wonderful Christmas Time!
Hoping your holiday season has been as special as ours has so far. We're sharing those stories, but feeling unprepared for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, a big step in Sam's officiating career, and Emily's tips for navigating the new year at your local pharmacy.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹
#93: Mrs. Fixit
The holiday season can be a struggle with family, as well as dealing with loss. Plus, work challenges, an unboxing and some very important news if you are traveling to Walt Disney World soon.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#92: Now my heart feel like December
It's been an emotional start to the holidays, with a number of happy memories made in between. So here's a toast to the ones here today and a toast to the ones that we lost on the way.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#91: Live from The Beltway?
A deep-thought question on the drive home from Brady & Erin's BEAUTIFUL wedding turns into this week's episode!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#90: Glass case of emotions
It's been a bit of a weird week around here. We get into what may be the cause, and would love hear your thoughts as well, as the holidays approach that can bring out a lot of emotion.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#89: I Can't Dance
A quicky show, with chance encounters, flight delays, blisters and pie!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#88: Here's to 30!
Final wrap on the 30th anniversary road trip that includes tracking down Taylor's beach house, how we've navigated the first 3 decades together, and some cool Disney Parks news too.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#87: Tourist Trap
"LIVE" from Hyannis, it's Sam and Em in New England! Recounting our great 30th anniversary trip in Newport and Cape Cod. Plus Sam gets some MAJOR good news.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🏰Julianne Iorio with Goldgell Getaways🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#86: Making memories
So much to talk about this week, from Taylor's new album to our amazing New York City 12 hour adventure of needlepoint nirvana for Emily!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#85: Spur of the moment
We're back after an outstanding trip to Walt Disney World with Caroline and Harper, plus so many friends and fans visiting the Outer Banks this week, and a spur of the moment trip pops up as we went to air!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#84: The Worry Wart
On today's episode Emily makes pasta and pesto while learning about the cool things Currituck Cooperative Extension offers, running in Iowa, and wants a new couch, while Sam is just ready to get back "Home"!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#83: Central Time
A grab bag on this week's show: Grandparents getting to grandparent, what makes us Disney Adults, SO unprepared for Iowa this weekend, more Oreo sampling, and Emily has PODCAST news!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#82: Right side of the menu
Highlights from Williamsburg getaway, an amazing story of a Jonathan shell, a new crafting idea, a major money-saving travel tip, and breaking news from one of our corporate champions!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#81: Yes!
Food and Wine returns to EPCOT this week, so we're trying Oreo flavors, Nerds Candy Corn (?), we need your tips on a New England trip, and OF COURSE our thoughts on the week's biggest Love Story! 😘The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#80: One Crazy Summer
Sorry we're late...again...but what's been the summer of chaos continues! We've got Sam's mom back in her house, all while working on Hurricane Erin coverage, and some WDW plans fell into place! And we are SO thankful for an amazing gift of memories of Jonathan!!! 💚💚💚The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Car
#79: Our Adventure Book
What's your dream adventure? We're talking about ours, along with some of our favorite summer things and memories, and a big Walt Disney World update.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#78: Safe home, Pa
Well, a few things have happened since we were last with you. Thanks everyone for the positive thoughts and well wishes. We're getting back into the flow with the show. The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#77: No soup for you!
Concerts, comedy, soup, Disney, and we need your input on something VERY important!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊Caribbean Pools & Spas
SamWalkerOBXNews Podcast: Hatteras Island author Jan Dawson
Our guest on this episode of The SamWalkerOBXNews Podcast is local author Jan Dawson.She has self-published a trio of romance novels that are set on the Outer Banks, Storm Season, Hooked On You, and Tangled Lines.Jan also talks with us about her inspiration and process for writing, and what the future holds as well!Find her books at all local Outer Banks bookstores, and on Amazon, where the audiob
#76: Gringo Gingo
We're back! Grief hits when you least expect it, an adventure to Tijuana, and some major Walt Disney World changes coming!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊Caribbean Pools &a
Crazy From The Heat
Not going to lie, the last four weeks have been a little nutso, and time got away from us again. Don't worry, we've got A LOT to talk about and we're saving it for you until next week!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#75: Shine like a diamond!
Back after missing a week, and we're dealing with the next step for the parental units, Emily and Sam differ on the Karen Reid trial, Walt Disney World dining made easier, and the special summer foods at Disney Springs.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#74: It's time to play the music
Stitchin', (lack of) communicating, Muppets and Bojangles on this most sensational, inspirational, celebrational podcast!🪡CLICK HERE to sign-up for the Stitch & Bitch to benefit Kellsie's Hope at 2 Souls Wine Bar on June 22The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
#73: Houseboat
A week of home improvements that included re-finding the unique history of our house, Emily has some cool fundraisers coming up, and Sam has news on big changes coming to Magic Kingdom.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#72: Motivation, or lack thereof
A bit of honesty this week from Sam, a new needlepoint store and a new favorite drink for Emily, and so much more as we wrap up May!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊Caribbean Pools & Spas
#71: A tasty night in Duck
Sharing our full experience at the Outer Banks' newest restaurant, Vivian Howard's Theodosia at The Sanderling Resort, and a whole lot more ahead of Memorial Day weekend.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊
#70: Little turn on the catwalk
Recapping Couture By the Shore, Mother's Day, and "wall water"?The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊Caribbean Pools & Spas🍷
#69: Nice!
Yes, this week's show title was WAY too easy. It's Couture By the Shore and Mother's Day weekend, Harper hangs out for a bit, and how NOT to do Disney!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊Carib
#68: Hooray, hooray the First of May
It took a couple of tries, but we're back! New challenges with the parental units, some Disney Parks talk, and a cute grandbaby story!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🏊Caribbean Pools & Spas
#67: Food and wine and friends
A whirlwind last two weeks of events and unique opportunities to share with you, including an exclusive look inside Chef Vivian Howard's first Outer Banks restaurant and The Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Fest.Special thanks to The Sanderling Resort in Duck https://TheSanderling.com and Helena Stevens with Key Group Worldwide http://keygroup.tvThe Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹
#66: Hatteras author Jan Dawson
This week's episode is chock full of special guests, including author Jan Dawson, and Waylon and Harper stop by to share a fun Monday with Gingo and PeePaw.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🖥️CMIT Solutions
#65: We'll fix it in post
New shoes, cool medals, angry customers, common battles, extra work, and impromptu event planning. All that and more on this week's show!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🖥️CMIT Solutions
#64: Tsunami!
This past week feels like we both can't get above water. Plus The White Lotus accents are driving Sam nuts. And listen for how you can win from Sanctuary Vineyards!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🖥️CMIT Solutio
#63: Who knew?!?
Travel plans and needlepoint projects, we go deep into some rabbit holes this week. And listen for how you can win from Sanctuary Vineyards! The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🖥️CMIT Solutions
#62: Orange Bird is the word
It's been a busy two weeks, so we have a lot to catch up on! Running in Alabama and closer to home, an impromptu WDW trip, and the first needlepoint project is done!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🖥️CMIT Solutions
#61: More magic and airing grievances
Back with tales from Princess Half-Marathon Weekend and dealing with issues on the home front.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🖥️CMIT Solutions🏊
#60: Vino di mele della fattoria Boone
Emily headed out for WDW on Wednesday! But before that we talk about finding a balance between our needs and wants over the past week, preview Princess Half Marathon weekend, and Emily is going to try a new hobby.The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🖥️
#59: Baby!
New grandbaby is here! Plus, recapping our First Anniversary Party, and we're getting Dopey!The Sam & Em Podcast is sponsored by:🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning🖥️CMIT Solutions🏊
#58: Live from Jarvisburg, it's Friday Night!
Thanks to everyone who turned out for The Sam & Em Podcast LIVE and SamWalkerOBXNews.com First Anniversary Party at Sanctuary Vineyards. Special thanks to David Garrenton,Coinjock Catering Company, andVine & Board - Duck for the great food; John Wright and Rebecca for staying late and the great wines; and our corporate champions and FOUNDERS for all of the support during this first year.Th
#57: Reality bites
There's some things we need to share about where life seems to be taking us at the moment. But we still can't wait to celebrate with YOU next week!
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#56: Big Pecker!
We're sick (make your own joke) but we're here! A recap of Em and the gang's adventures in Key West last weekend and more.
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#55: Stalker Emily
We recap Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend with amazing stories of crossed paths that were simply MAGICAL!
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#54: Let's have a party!
Who's ready to party with us to celebrate the first year of the show?!?! Plus, getting set to run at Disney again, and Harper jumps in (and out) for another cameo performance!
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#53: Happy New Year!
Starting off 2025 with a look back at the 2024 holidays, reuniting with hoops friends, and prepping for next week's magical run.
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#52: You'll shoot your eye out!
Yes, we're working on Christmas Day! Bringing you a mix of listener, and our, favorite memories and traditions of the holidays.
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#51: But her emails!
Unboxings, rants, surprising stats, lots of shoutouts, Santa run, and a STUNNING admission by Emily that has Sam twitching on the final pre-Christmas show of 2024!
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#50: Run/Walking in Memphis
With apologies to Marc Cohn, Emily knocks off state 28 and can be a pharmacist for another year! But she can't sleep and Sam is NOT helping. He's figured out "the smell", and gets double great news about the WDW Half!
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#49: Can't you smell that smell?
Late start today, but we're here! Sam can't figure out some smell in the studio and makes Emily realize things about him she didn't know for 33 years! Plus what is going on with Facebook and us, Thanksgiving wrap, shoutouts and an unboxing, Emily heads to Memphis and Sam comes out of retirement.
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#48: Don't you know who I am?
We share what our listeners and ourselves are thankful for this year, our Thanksgiving traditions, and all the details on the THREE Christmas bar crawls this year on the Outer Banks!
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Ep. 47: Homework!
We've got a homework assignment for you on this week's show. We remember Emily's dad on this date, yes Thanksgiving is still ahead but Christmas has already started for us, and we announce the winners of our Big Currishuck tickets!
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#46: Fried bologna and Fritos
Holiday time is here, which means food, fun, family, but also dread and grief. We delve into what our experiences have been like. Plus, Em's guilty pleasures that Sam does not like, Sam has fallen off the wagon, and Em can't sleep!
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Ep. 45: KC was NOT a Masterpiece
Emily knocks out Missouri and Kansas on the 50 in 50 list, but she's not a fan of Kansas City, or its barbecue?!? Don't get Sam anything else for Christmas. And we share the most romantic things to do at Walt Disney World.
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#44: Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize!
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Happy Halloween! Lots to celebrate and shoutout on the show, Halloween memories, Election Day thoughts, and listen to the whole episode for your chance to win!
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#43: Home Grown Happiness!
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We recap our trip to the N.C. State Fair with Waylon and Harper that includes a local celebrity sighting, get another cool addition to the Disney Parks sippers collection, and stick around to the end for a STUNNING admission!
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#42: Long time, no see!
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We literally haven't seen each other since last episode, and oh what adventures we've been on! Em was in Louisville running and then helping out at a pharmacy in Western N.C., while Sam ran the HICF 5K in Avon. And we preview some of the weird foods at this year's
#41: Never go full Cantore!
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Wedding season winds down in DC with a flood of memories, something happens to Emily she never thought possible, and Sam is one step closer to going full Jim Cantore.
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#40: Helene Heartbreak
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We share our thoughts and observations about the impact Helene has had on our friends out in Western NC, along with the positive stories from our part of the world giving back. And Harper shows up again for some much needed levity.
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#39: Listen to win!
With all these weddings we've been to this year we're sharing advice to new couples, we announce the winners of the tickets to Crabdaddy 2024, BABY NEWS, and how you can get FREE cookies from us!
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#38: Harper 💚 Gingo
This week Harper is in, out, and all around the studio. Plus, an unboxing doesn't go the way we thought it would, a new grandcat, and searching for someone to explain economics to us like we're 4th graders.
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#37: Hello Asheville!
We took the show to the mountains this week! Plus Harper's birthday party, breakfast with a high school friend of Emily's, and looking back at our first meeting 33 years ago.
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#36: Almost famous
We find out the famous people that went to our listeners' and social followers' high school, recap our Labor Day weekend run and getaway, and plenty of other stuff.
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#35: Red, red wine!
Happy National Red Wine Day 🍷! Summer ending means a ton of running 🏃♀️ and traveling ahead 🚙, and finding connections in unlikely ways 🤝. And make sure you LIKE and SHARE the episode for a chance to win Crabdaddy tickets!
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#34: False Fall
Today's episode dives into grief, hope, going viral, and trolls. PLUS, details on how you can win tickets to Crabdaddy just by LIKING and SHARING the show.
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🦀Crabdaddy 2024 at Sanctuary Vineyards
🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
📷Harlow Photography
#33: I wanna hold your hand!
Emily recaps the Roper Romp through Elizabeth City 👩🦰, Sam details the new stuff coming (maybe?) to Walt Disney World 🏰, and what's our love language 💚?
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🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
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#32: Where's the beach?
Clearing the air about what happened to local radio 📻, Emily recaps her run in Connecticut that included a surprise 🥵, and we finally came up with our latest storm meme🌀🎄!
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🦀Crabdaddy 2024 at Sanctuary Vineyards
🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
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#31: Mean Dad Ribs & Apple Uglies
We celebrated Jonathan's 25th birthday this week 💚💚💚 with a few traditions, our favorite stories out of the Olympics so far 🏉🤸🏾, and our first unboxing that totally caught Emily by surprise😮.
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🧹Miles Carpet Cleaning
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#30: What "era" are you in?
We find out what era our listeners and followers are in, and try to figure out what era we are in. And, corn! 🌽
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#29: Squirrel!
Last week's show was a disaster, and made us realize how much our A.D.D. is a help and a hinderance. 🤪 We try to unknot the extension cord, plus some cool events are coming up, and we discover a possible new restaurant challenge.
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#28: Podcast Night is Pizza Night
We try some new things 🍕⚽️🏎️, Emily forgot her McDonald's birthday party 🥳, deep dive on "mixed weight" relationships on TV, and so much more!
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