Steve Smith Podcast
1,512 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHosted by WCNL Country General Manager Steve Smith, listen for daily workday downloads of the best interviews of interest for the local Sullivan County area of New Hampshire
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Episodes
The Festival At Fort 4 - 4-26-24
April 26, 2024 15:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBJarrett McPhee and Josh Mackintosh zoom on to talk about the Festival at Fort 4, happening Saturday June 29th in Charlestown. We talk about all the events at the Highland Games, the history of the Stones, how both men got into Highland games, what a huge event this will be for our community and more.
Chief Alex Lee - Newport PD - 4-26-24
April 26, 2024 13:06 - 24 minutes - 10.2 MBNewport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the nicer weather & more people, bikes and motorcycles on the road, don't cut thru private parking lots to avoid a traffic light, Newport's recruits graduating today, Green Up Clean Up looking good, and more.
PJ Lovely 4-25-24
April 26, 2024 12:02 - 24 minutes - 10 MBPJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is here as we talk about the spring track season for the high school and middle school, green up clean up, the Sunshine 5k, progress at new community center and more.
Derek Tremblay - Mt Royal Academy - 4-25-24
April 26, 2024 11:52 - 45 minutes - 18.8 MBMt Royal Academy Headmaster Derek Tremblay is here as we talk about The Diary Of Anne Frank at the Newport Opera House this weekend, senior projects at Mt Royal, learning about Ike, and lots more.
Taste Of Spring - 4-24-24
April 24, 2024 11:40 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBLionel Chute, from the Sullivan County Conservation Commision, is here promoting the Taste Of Spring event happening at the Claremont Opera House Saturday from 4-6pm. We talk about the importance of eating local foods, the Claremont Growers Collective, what will be prepared at this event, limited tickets available, and lots more. Always an enjoyable conversation with Lionel.
Car Nutz 4-23-24
April 23, 2024 15:29 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBWayne and Eddie are here as we learn that Eddie traded his yellow truck for his old coupe. We talk about his old coupe, the car's history, why he wanted it back and lot more. We also discuss modern aspects of vehicles today like back up cameras and such, up coming cruise nights, Wayne not knowing people's names but he knows what they drive, and more.
Ray Gagnon 4-22-24
April 23, 2024 13:24 - 46 minutes - 43 MBRay Gagnon is back here as we talk about things happening in the world, how people get their information, OJ Simpson dying, people love / hate Trump, is Ray going to run for State Representative again this year, and more.
The Farmers Table - Randy White - 4-18-24
April 18, 2024 12:59 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBRandy White, owner of The Farmers Table, is here as we talk about the move from Grantham to Newport, having the cafe & tavern at the golf club, how summer is looking, what one would expect at the Farmers Table, how Randy got into the business, and more.
Alcohol Awareness Week - Sunapee High School & Sunapee Police
April 17, 2024 14:03 - 30 minutes - 28 MBFrom the Sunapee Police Dept, Lt Tim Puchtler is here with Alyssa Krause ( Health & Physical Education teacher) along with her students Emily Mullen, Olive Jennings, and Grayson Spears, as we talk about Alcohol Awareness Week, what the students learned this week, how drinking in excess can affect not only the person who drank but also many others, as well as use of the petal car, dangers in mixing substances and more.
Car Nutz 4-16-24
April 17, 2024 11:03 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBWayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the sidewalk construction in Newport, parking meters, driveup theater, air intakes, electric cars, and a whole bunch other stuff.
Chief Alex Lee - 4-12-24
April 12, 2024 19:48 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBNewport police chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the story WCAX TV did, Meth in the area, the dangers of drugs, plus the new recruits, register your dogs, and more.
Road To Independence - 4-12-24
April 12, 2024 19:47 - 16 minutes - 15 MBFrom Road To Independence, Margaret Coulter is here talking about the non profit, what they do, why donkeys are used, what happened to the bakery and more.
PJ Lovely - 4-11-24
April 12, 2024 19:20 - 18 minutes - 17 MBPJ Lovely, from the Newport Recreation Department, is here as we talk about this crazy weather, spring sports, track practice, upcoming events, and more.
Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice - 4-11-24
April 12, 2024 19:18 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBJeanna Newbern and Cathy Raymond are here from the Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice as we talk about the 25th anniversary of Women Who Make A Difference. We talk about this wonderful lunch event, past memories, picking the winner, the high school involvement and much more.
Turning Points Network - 4-11-24
April 12, 2024 19:04 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBTurning Points Network's 18th annual Steppin' Uo 5K Walk/Run is happening on Saturday May 4th in Claremont. From TPN, Susan Warner is here with sponsor Bar Harbor Bank's Shelley Griswold & Elliott Hale. We discuss the fundraiser, the walk itself, starting a team, and much more.
Car Nutz 4-9-24
April 10, 2024 14:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBEd and Wayne are here as we recap the solar eclipse, all the crazy traffic, how we all watched the eclipse, Wayne's truck project, Wayne's birthday, special birthday food, the guys going out to lunch, going to flea markets, and more.
Ray Gagnon 4-8-24
April 10, 2024 14:27 - 54 minutes - 50 MBRay Gagnon is here as we get ready for the solar eclipse, going to Bellows Falls, Valley Regional merging with Dartmouth Health, and a whole bunch of other stuff.
Rob Thompson - 4-5-24
April 05, 2024 12:11 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBRob Thompson, from Fourth Kind Films, is here talking about his work with the Eagle Times, what types of cameras he uses, his donation to the Kwanis Club of Claremont, the Claremont Police recruitment video, the Claremont focused show he is working on, and more.
Chief Brent Wilmot - 4-3-24
April 03, 2024 14:18 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBClaremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we look ahead to the storm that is coming today (Wednesday), we talk about the last storm, and then I go off on Wrestlemania, reptilian humaniods taking over the Earth, and other crazy talk. Brent brings us back to actual real stuff, like the upgrade to the communications system in Claremont.
Kiwanis Club of Claremont's Auction - 4-2-24
April 03, 2024 11:37 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBKiwanis Club of Claremont is holding their 24th auction, and Joan Baillargeon and Tina Coburn are here with Mike Dewey as we all talk about the online auction (www.ourkiwanisauction.com), when to register online, an example of some of the items up for bid, thanks to sponsors, and more.
Car Nutz 4-2-24
April 03, 2024 11:33 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWayne and Eddie are here as we gear up for the snow storm, talk about using airplane gas, the moose that wandered thru town, my eye test next week, the solar eclipse coming next week, both guys' birthdays are almost here, and more.
Claremont Opera House 3-29-24
March 29, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBScott Hagar is here from the Claremont Opera House and muscian Rob Zappulla calls in as we talk about the Rob Zappulla Orchestra coming to the Opera House on April 20th at 7:30pm. We discuss Rob's journey into being a muscian, learning the music of Frank Sinatra, why Rob created this new show about Herb Alpert & Sergio Mendes, the Sugar River Social at the Opera House and more.
Newport Police Chief Alex Lee with Ebbi 3-29-24
March 29, 2024 13:01 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBNewport Police Chief Alex Lee is here with the new comfort dog Ebbi, who is very adorable. We talk about Ebbi, you might hear him in the background, how busy being a dog dad is, the snow this past weekend, deliberative session next week and more.
PJ Lovely 3-28-24
March 29, 2024 11:46 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBFrom the Newport Rec Department, PJ Lovely is here as we talk about spring sports, this crazy weather, Easter Egg hunt on Friday, update on the new Community Center, and more.
Derek Tremblay 3-28-24
March 29, 2024 11:39 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBMount Royal Academy's Headmaster, Derek Tremblay is here as we talk about Derek's Thursday morning prayer, taking his boys to the Dropkick Murphys, taking students to the NH Statehouse, Easter and more.
Mike Dewey - Kiwanis Club of Claremont - 3-26-24
March 26, 2024 14:51 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBMike Dewey, from the Kiwanis Club of Claremont, is here as we talk about the Kiwanis Auction coming up later next week, the Brewfest this September, what the Kiwanis are & how they are growing in Claremont, and more.
Jane Rastallis - Old Courthouse - 3-26-24
March 26, 2024 14:46 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJane Rastallis, owner of the Old Courthouse in Newport talks about the 20th anniversary of the Old Courthouse, how it came to be, her cookbook, events at the Courthouse, and much more.
Car Nutz - 3-26-24
March 26, 2024 14:39 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the snow this past weekend, check engine lights, tire pressure lights, cleaning off the busses, the bridge accident in Baltimore, and more.
Chief Alex Lee - 3-22-24
March 26, 2024 14:31 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBNewport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the PD's new comfort dog Ebby is here now, how Ebby is doing, the use of dogs in police work, the passing of Bruce Burroughs, and more.
PJ Lovely 3-21-24
March 22, 2024 12:17 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBFrom the Newport Rec Dept, PJ Lovely is here as we talk about spring sports, nicknames for kids, update on the new Community Center, snow, and more.
The Festival At Fort 4 - 3-21-24
March 21, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBJimmy and Shari Rodden are here as we talk about the upcoming Festival At Fort 4 in Charlestown on June 29th, what the Highland Games are, what sports you would expect to see, Scottish heritage, how the Highland Games moved to Fort No 4, tartans and lots more.
Chief Brent Wilmot - 3-20-24
March 21, 2024 12:45 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBClaremont Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about the police retirement system, the different retirement programs in New Hampshire, social security, and more.
Car Nutz 3-19-24
March 21, 2024 12:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Ed's hearing aids, our senses, seeing animals, the price of used cars and more.
Ray Gagnon - 3-18-24
March 21, 2024 11:31 - 59 minutes - 54 MBRay Gagnon is back as we talk St Patrick's Day / Ray's experience with Irish friends, using AI today, politics, and lots more.
PJ Lovely 3-14-24
March 21, 2024 11:27 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBPJ Lovely is here from the Newport Rec Dept as we talk about the nice weather, Granite State Track, sign up for Summer Camp soon, aps for hiking, progress on the Community Center, and more.
Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice - 3-14-24
March 21, 2024 11:23 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBJeana Newbern from the Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice is here with IT Coordinator Ryan Palmer (who I went to High School with), as we talk about protecting one's privacy online, things we all can do to protect ourselves, what Ryan does to protect information at the VNA and much more. Plus we talk about upcoming events wtih the VNA.
Dr Alex Herzog - SRVRTC Claremont - 3-13-24
March 13, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBFrom the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Claremont, Dr Alex Herzog is here. The day after Claremont's school vote, we talk about the passing of the budget, the new program coming to "the tech," what the Tech Center has to offer, jobs for the future, and more.
Car Nutz 3-12-24
March 13, 2024 17:45 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Wayne's "cat" problem, old Vs new cars, speeding very fast, crazy weather these days, and a whole bunch of other stuff.
SAU 43 - 3-11-24
March 13, 2024 17:13 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBSAU 43 Superintendent Donna Magoon and Newport School Board Chair Steven Morris are here as we talk about the school vote, CTE renovations, how things at the school is going and more.
Derek Ferland - Sullivan County - 3-8-24
March 08, 2024 20:40 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBSullivan County Manager Derek Ferland is here as we talk about the Discover Sugar River Region meetings as of recently, how busy things are locally, the nursing home project, the budget, and more.
Chief Alex Lee 3-8-24
March 08, 2024 20:29 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBNewport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the better weather, how the new recruits are doing, the police academy, selectmen meeting, Chamber dinner is next week and more.
PJ Lovely 3-7-24
March 08, 2024 12:35 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBNewport Recreation Director PJ Lovely is here as we catch up on his vacation to Portugal, look back at Winter Carnival, talk about the ending of Winter sports / get ready for Spring sports, and more.
Newport Golf Club - Katie Paquette - 3-7-24
March 08, 2024 12:28 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBFrom the Newport Golf Club, Katie Paquette is here as we talk about the local ownership of the Newport Golf Club, the golf simulator, memberhip sale ending March 31, and more.
Mayor Dale Girard - 3-7-24
March 06, 2024 16:38 - 32 minutes - 30.8 MBClaremont Mayor Dale Girard is here as we talk about the discussion revolving the North Street / Main Street renovation, the history of the project, financial needs for this project and more. Plus we discussed Arrowhead's lodge, the cardboard race, and bonding Vs saving for a city budget.
David Lantz and Bill McCrillis - Youth Ski Jumping Benefit Raffle - 3-5-24
March 05, 2024 14:49 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBDavid Lantz and Bill McCrillis are here as we talk about the youth ski jumping benefit raffle that the New England Ski Jumping Nordic Combined Organization is having for two paintings by Vinko Bogataj, commemorating the World Cup Ski Jumpings events held in Lake Placid. Vinko Bogataj is a famous ski jumper who is known in the United States from ABC's Wide World Of Sports as "The agony of defeat." He is also a fantastic painter who lives in Slovenia now. We talk about these paintings, what...
Car Nutz 3-5-24
March 05, 2024 13:13 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWayne and Eddie are here as we talk about flex pricing, giong out to eat, muddy roads, Wayne getting pulled over last week, Spring Street in Newport, Ed has worked for Newport since 1971, and other stuff.
Chief Alex Lee - 3-1-24
March 04, 2024 12:18 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBNewport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the conclusion of the investigation regarding a 5 year old child who passed away last year, the Amber Alert in NH & how an Amber Alert is issues, other alerts that can happen, and more.
Bill Metcalfe - 2-29-24
March 01, 2024 12:28 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBBill Metcalfe, Director of Specialized Programming with West Central Behavioral Health, zooms on as we talk about the Veterans Coalition servicing Sullivan and lower Grafton Counties. We discuss what the Coalition is here for, how veterans can reach out for help, the ASIST Training on 3/28 & 3/29 from 8:30a-3:30p, at the Claremont Savings Bank and more.
Chief Brent Wilmot - 2-28-24
February 29, 2024 12:36 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBClaremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we catch up, talk about the shots fired in Claremont last week, the right to protect yourself in New Hampshire, Chief talks about online chatter saying he defunded the police - which is debunked, and more.
Car Nutz 2-27-24
February 29, 2024 12:32 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThe Car Nutz are here. Eddie is feeling better, after being sick last week, and Wayne is here as well. After the recording, Wayne is heading to the Lakes Region and we talk about that, plus we talk about the nice weather, Wayne updating his Waynebuilt, driving in netural, and other stuff.