Steve Smith Podcast

Car nutz 5-31-22

Wayne and Ed are here, though Ed had to leave about 20 minutes into this to go to a dentist appointment.  Wayne's weekend was pretty crummy .... he had a heart attack on Thursday.  He gave big praise to the Newport EMS squard.  He talked about what happened, how the heart attack felt, being on a waiting list to get a bed at a hospital, what he can and can't do, changing up his diet and lots more.

Chief Brent Wlimot - 5-27-2022

Newport Police Chief Brent Wimot is here as we talk about Memorial Day, the bad batch of drugs in claremont area / did that come to Newport, how Prom went last weekend, Brent being compared to JFK, plus we have a conversation about the shooting that happened in Texas earlier in the week.

PJ Lovely 5-26-22

PJ from the Newport Rec Dept is here with a very busy track week.  We talk about the two CVL track meets this week and the State Meet on Saturday.  Also Granite State Track has been going in full swing this Spring too. 

Joe Osgood 5-26-2022

Joe is here as we talk about high fuel prices, will people travel this tourist season or stay local, we talk about the ocean beaches and our favorite ones, I feel the media unfairly doesn't use the same standards they used on Trump on Biden, I love Elon Musk, the change of society, and lots more.

Chief Mark Chase - 5-25-2022

Chief Chase is here as we start things off light, talking about radio and "playing the hits."   We then transition into the big story out of Claremont recently, the "bad batch" of drugs that have been found.  This past week, 5 people OD'd on this "bad batch" and Chief Chase talks about the dangers, what help and resources are out there for people, and lots more.  We also talk about upcoming parades in Claremont, look ahead to the Memorial Day weekend and more.

Kevin Onnela 5-24-2022

Kevin missed last week because of equiptment issues.  We talk about his problems and who he wanted to thanks.  He is super busy with dropping off boxes to houses, so we keep it shorter this week.  He talks about the trash business, price of fuel and more. 

Car Nutz 5-24-2022

Wayne and Eddie are here talking about Wayne's truck project, high price of gas, Ed working on his truck, Ed not getting a boat, cruise nights around the area, and more.

Newport Thrift Store - 5-20-22

Barbara Brill, a volunteer at the Newport Thrift Store, is here to talk about the store, run by the Newport Service Organization.  We talk about how things are back to normal post-Covid shutdowns, how drop offs work, what can be found in the store, the evolution from the old Newport Hospital days to what it is today, who the NSO donates to and lots more. 

Chief Brent Wilmot - 5-20-22

Newport Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here.  Prom is happening in Newport this Saturday and we talk about how the Prom Parade / Grand March will happen, what the route is and when people can expect the seniors to drive through town.  Brent attended the Chamber of Commerce's Award Night.  We talked about the evening, the great speaches and Newport pride. 

PJ Lovely 5-19-22

From the Newport Rec Dept, PJ Lovely is here.  We talk about the Backyard Olympics this Summer on the Town Common, random sports like Handball, sports PJ would have liked to do in college, Rugby, what's happening in Newport, Day Camp and more.

Joe Osgood 5-19-2022

Joe Osgood is here as we let the public into what we talked about before the podcast.  Joe tells story about going out to NY, getting good gas milage, the price of gas, should the govt do a gas holiday, what the state should do with excess money, investments, the price of everything is up and more.

Chief Mark Chase - 5-18-22

Chief Chase is here.  I pick on him for showing up late, and then a caller calls in wanting to be on trading time!  haha.  We talk about the tornado that hit Charlestown this week, the arrest in Claremont late last week, shooting investigation this week, Sunapee Police Chief David Cahill's retirement and more.

Car Nutz 5-17-22

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Wayne's eventual retirement, their trip to Seabrook and Epping, did Eddie get a boat this past week, high prices of everything and more.

Lily Tang Williams for US Congress - 5-16-22

Candidate for US Congress, Lily Tang Williams (R-Weare) zooms in today and tells her American Dream story.  Growing up in Communist China, at the age of 24 she escaped her home country and came to the land of opportunity.  Years later, she now cautions Americans that the same dictatorship she grew up under is taking over the American way of life.  She talks about her concerns for the United States, her love of her new country, why she is running for US Congress, what she saw growing up in Ch...

Derek Ferland - Sullivan County Manager - 5-13-22

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland calls in.  He has been very busy.  The Sullivan House in Claremont is set for a ribbon cutting on Monday; the Governor is expected to attend the event.  The Sullivan House is near completion and we talk about the progress and what the house will be used for.  We also talk about the Nursing Home project, the projected money that may be coming to the County to help fund it and more.  Additionally there is a new Superintendent at the House of Corrections, as...

Chief David Cahill's retirement radio show - 5-13-22

Today is Sunapee Police Chief David Cahill's last day in law enforcement.  The Chief talks about his 20 years of service to Sunapee, what he will miss and not miss, tells some fun stories, talks about the early days and more.  Additionally Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase, Newport Police Chief Brent Wilmot, New London Police Chief Emily Cobb and former Newport Police Chief Jim Burroughs are all here to wish David well.  His retirement is set for 2pm, with a parade in Sunapee before. 

PJ Lovely 5-12-2022

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is here as we talk about the town vote on Tuesday for the proposed new community center, how the Sunshine 5K went, PJ's 24 hour walk for the Community Center on the Common, Track season is in full swing for all the grades now, and more.

Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice - 5-12-22

From the Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice, Jeana Newbern is here.  We take an overlook at what the VNA & Hospice does, what services they prives, where they cover, what clinics they discovered during the Covid shutdown that were most needed in our community, the reason they will not be doing flu clinics in the future, and more.

Joe Osgood 5-12-22

Joe Osgood is back from his winter in Florida.  We talk Roe V Wade, end of times, Newport's Community Center vote this past week, dodging alligators in Florida and more

Chief Mark Chase - 5-11-22

Kevin Onnela - 5-10-22

Kevin Onnela is here and we let people in behind the scenes a little. We explain what the signal is when we need to take a bathroom break, or the "can I eat this" game I play with myself on the radio.  We joke about how good we look, I talk some about my healthy eating kick I am on, high fuel prices this year, Kevin's stairs scare me, lazy Americans, what happens when Kevin is in a tither, the price of a new Community Center in Newport and the price evolution of a new Fire Station in Lempste...

Car Nutz 5-10-2022

Wayne and Eddie are here talking about how great last night's Cruise Night was.  We talk about the cars and trucks that were at the cruise night, the benefit to Newport having the cruise night in town, the price of gas right now, having a CDL, Eddi'es new glasses and more.

Bert Spaulding & Hunter Riesberg - 5-9-2022

Newport Town Manager Hunter Riesberg and resident Bert Spaulding discuss the town vote on Tuesday, the proposed Community Center, the differences between the mailers that have gone out to the public, what happens with a Yes or No vote, and lots more.

Chief Brent Wilmot - 5-6-22

Newport Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about caffine, me eating better, the Sunshine 5k, getting exercise, things hapepning this weekend and more.

PJ Lovely - 5-5-22

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept, talks about his vacation last week, coming back and getting right to work with the Green Up Clean Up Day, how much a success the day was, the town vote on Tuesday, the real deal on the proposed Community Center, fundraising for the building, how the vote works, why no pool or track, plus we talk Sunshine 5K, Granite State Track coming up, events this spring, volleyball and lots more. 

Doug Ring for Newport Selectman - 5-5-22

Candidate for Newport Selectman, Doug Ring is in the studio talking about running for the town office.  He says what he sees Newport is doing well in, what needs work, and how he would help.  He wanted to clear the air about a past misstep, look to the future and more

Chief Mrk Chase W/ Chief Brent Wilmot - 5-4-22

Chief Chase is here from Claremont as we talk about the new police motorcycle donated to the PD, would Kevin Onnela make a good bike cop, training that happens to operate the motorcycle and more.  Chief Brent Wilmont pops in and talks with Mark about the training that happened this week, Claremont memories, historical things that have happened in our area and lots more.

Kevin Onnela w/ Jim Burroughs - 5-3-22

Kevin Onnela is here with former Police Chief Jim Burroughs who is running for Selectman in Newport.  The election is next Tuesday.  We talk about him wanting to serve Newport, thoughts on a climate survey for town employees, longevity of workers, the way Newport used to operate and more.  We also talked about the shooting league, how good a shot Kevin is, and lots more.

Car Nutz - 5-3-2022

Wayne and Eddie are here talking about the first Cruise Night of the year, behind Sugar River Bank, from 6 - 8pm.  We discuss Wayne's leatherman, Ed selling his rigs and wanting new ones, Wayne looking to sell his truck he is working on, and lots more.

Chief Brent Wilmot - 4-22-22

Chief Wilmot is here.  It's the first time we have gotten to talk with him since his very busy weekend.  We talk lots about Dancing With The Newport Stars.  He discusses his thoughts on the show, how proud he is to work for Newport, all the work that went into the show, what it meant to him and lots more.  He ran in the Boston Marathon on Monday and was displeased with his results.  We discussed how he felt, his body giving out on him early in the race, pushing through it all, the support pe...

PJ Lovely & Guenter Hubert - 4-21-22

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept & Guenter Hubert from Newport Conservation Commission are talking about the Green Up Clean Up Day happening on Sunday May 1st in Newport.  This year the Conservation Commission is teaming up with the Rec Dept to put this event on.  We talked about how Green Up Day goes, what is needed, where it takes place, recycling the trash that can be recycled and more.  Plus we talk about what the Conservation Commission does, how Guenter likes it, why the Hubert fami...

Chief Mark Chase - 4-20-2022

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase is on this week as we talk about what Mark's WWE entrance theme song would be, Chief Brent Wilmot's Boston Marathon run, Little League begins in Claremont this Saturday, Claremont talking about privatizing their trash, the Claremont Police Commission, and more. 

Kevin Onnela W/ Derek Tremblay - 4-19-22

Kevin Onnela has the headmaster of Mt Royal Academy, Derek Tremblay on this week.  We talk about prive schools, public school rankings, the importance of teaching, is there any merit to "the tests", culture, policing, seafood and other food, going out to eat, Kevin trying to get Derek to go for a motorcycle ride, and more

Car Nutz 4-19-2022

Wayne and Eddie are in as we talk about the return of the cruise nights to Newport, as the Car Nutz partner up with the Newport Chamber of Commerce.  We talk about the history of the Car Nutz, the first responders night, how the cruise nights will work and more.  We talk Ed's new vehicle, Wayne missing Ed's call and more.

Mike Dewey - Kiwanis Club of Claremont - 4-18-22

From the Kiwanis Club of Claremont, Mike Dewey is here talking about the Kiwanis Club of Claremont's online auction that starts this Friday online at https://ourkiwanisauction.com/.  We talk about some of items up for bid, the support of the business community, how to bid online, what the Kiwanis does, the Claremont Brewfest this September and much more.

Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - 4-18-22

Leigh Stocker from Sumemrcrest is here with news about her position.  After almost 10 years, Leigh has decided to give her notice at Summercrest; this Friday will be her last day.  We talk about her departure, how Covid has been a struggle in healthcare, who will replace her, what she is planning on doing in the future and more.

Chief Brent Wilmot & Aggie Proper - 4-15-22

Chief Wilmot is dancing tonight at Dancing With The Newport Stars and he brings in with him his partner Aggie Proper again.  We talk about the show, how dress rehersal went last night, how the couple is feeling about the actual show tonight and more.  Plus Brent is running in the Boston Marathon on Monday, Easter is sunday, it's a busy weekend for the Chief.  He also thanked his dispatchers for National Telecommunications Specialists Week. 

Dancing With Newport Stars - Jeannine Everitt & Robert Steele 4-15-2022

Dancing With The Newport Stars is tonight and Jeannine Everitt and Robert Steele are here talking about the show.  Tickets are still available.  Jeannine says just how much dancing is out of her comfort zone, how much fun she has had, Robert's past dancing history, how the show is going to go and more.

PJ Lovely - 4-14-2022

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is here as we talk about the kids Easter Egg Hunt Friday, the Senior Easter Egg Hunt Friday, open house / busienss after hours on Monday, Green Up clean Up, Track Season and lots more.

Lake Sunapee VNA - Jeana Newbern & Betsy Boege

From the Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice Jeana Newbern is here with long time volunteer Betsy Boege.  Betsy talks about her years of service, what volunteers do, why it's rewarding, how to get involved and lots more.

Chief Mark Chase - 4-13-22

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase is on as we talk about Spring in the air, the best first Presidential pitches in baseball, random pop trivia, the Easter Egg Hunt in Claremont, telecommunications week, 10 codes for dispatch / police, and more.

Dancing With The Newport Stars - Aaron Cherry & Holly Noyes - 4-13-22

Dancing With The Newport Stars is Friday and Saturday night.  Our next dancers to come on the podcast are (star) Aaron Cherry and (pro) Holly Noyes.  We talk about Aaron feeling comfortable on stages, after growing up singing, dancing and acting on the Newport Opera House Stage.  Holly is new to our "pro" cast, but has been teaching dance for around 2 decades.  We talk about them learning the dance, not getting Covid, the "death drop" and more.

Kevin Onnela - 4-12-22

Kevin Onnela is here as he tells the story about him buying the cow picture (did he or did he not screw up?), learning how to apologize correctly, microaggressions that annoy people, Jersey Mikes, ATV's on the road, concessions in government, and more. 

Car Nutz 4-12-2022

Wayne and Ed are here as we talk about old nicknames, going to Keene for dinner, Wayne's birthday, does everyone like cake, electric and self driving cars, and more.

Dancing With The Newport Stars - Buddy Howe & Renee Patten 4-11-22

Dancing With The Newport Stars is this Friday and Saturday night.  Buddy Howe is in with his pro Renee Patten.  We talk about the show, learning the dance, Buddy was concerned with the speed of the dance, how it's going to be a "show," Renee's costume changes, and more.

Derek Ferland - Sullivan County Manager - 4-8-2022

Sullivan County Manager, Derek Ferland, is in studio as we talk about the end of the snowmobile season, the vast trail network in our area, Sugar River Region Destination Council, GOFER money from the station, the nursing home project, Sullivan House is almost complete and more.

Dancing With The Newport Stars - Chief Brent Wilmot & Aggie Proper

Chief Wilmot and Aggie Proper are here just one week away from Dancing With The Newport Stars.  Aggie's task this year is to get the chief ready to dance.  We talk about learning the dance, they couple are ready for it, how the show goes, what to expect and more.  We also talk police, after Aggie had to leave.  Brent discusses working with other outside police agencies, internet / phone saftey, are your text messages ever really gone and more.

PJ Lovely - 4-7-2022

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept talks about the dliberative session that took place this past week.  We talk about why the price was amended up, the thought process over the years for the proposed new community center, different people have different opinions of it and questions, and lots more.

Dancing With The Newport Stars - Amanda Merrigan & John Proper

Our second couple is here on the podcast for Dancing With The Newport Stars.  Amanda Merrigan and John Proper talk about the show, learning the moves, John's first time being a "pro", Amanda's first thought when asked to perform, does her years of singing help her with the dance, and lots more.

Sunapee School District - Alcohol Awareness Month

Sgt Tim Puchtler from the Sunapee PD is here with 3 10th grade students from Sunapee High School, David Flater, Sophie Bourque and Jenna Caron.  We talk about Alcohol Awareness Month and Week, what the students learned about underage drinking, driving the simulator, how fast accidents can happen, the movie they are working on and more.