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Steve Smith Podcast

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Hosted 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

Lake Sunapee VNA & hospice - 12-9-2021

December 09, 2021 20:44 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Jeana Newbern and Cathy Raymond from the Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice were on zoom as we talked about the giving season, their quest to raise $50,000, the VNA giving back, employment opportunities, and more.

Steve Smith 12-7-2021

December 07, 2021 20:07 - 12 minutes - 7.21 MB

Well it's been over a week since I had a podcast, so I did one solo. I talk about my Covid stuff, doing the toy drive last week, being in isolation, and more. I am out of quarantine, but the studio is still in quarantine.

Leigh Stocker - Summercret - 11-29-2021

December 03, 2021 13:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Leigh Stocker from Summercrest is on as we talk about my Covid positive test. I talk about my isolation, how I tested for Covid, my symptoms and more.

Chief Mark Chase W/ Michael Grace

November 24, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase is here with guest Michael Grace, City Librarian in Claremont. We talk about the Fiske Free Library, how Covid affected things, reading groups, Mark doesn't have a library card, the walking/ drive literary tour in Claremont and more. Plus we talk about the Xmas parade, scam alert, porch pirates and fugitive of the week.

Kevin Onnela 11-23-2021

November 24, 2021 11:46 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

Kevin Onnela is here as we talk about the fight in Manchester Friday night that he went to, boxing, women boxing and more. We talk Covid, Kevin feeling sick but doesn't think it's Covid, the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, other trials in America and more.

Car Nutz 11-23-2021

November 23, 2021 13:26 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Wayne and Eddie are in studio as we talk about horses, motors, going out west, bus stuff, and more.

Ray Gagnon 11-22-2021

November 23, 2021 11:55 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Ray Gagnon is here as we talk about Covid, area rates, getting the Vax and more.

Chief Wilmot - 11-22-2021

November 22, 2021 13:33 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Newport Police Chief Brent Wilmot is on discussing the arrest this past weekend on Barton Whitney Road.  After the alleged murder in Orford, and Lyme, NH mam was captured and arrested Saturday by the Newport Police Dept.  Chief Wilmot shares what he can about the situation, thanks his officers and communications dept, along with all the area agencies who assisted in making this a safe arrest. He also set a date for the hot chip challenge....Feb 4th, 20222.

Sunapee Turkey Trot - Scott Blewitt - 11-19-2021

November 18, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Scott Blewitt from the Sunapee Rec Dept is on talking about the Lake Sunapee Turkey Trot next Thursday (Thanksgiving). There is still time to sign up for the race, and you can sign up the day off the race also. We talk about where the funds go to, how the race started, all the volunteers who help out and more.

Joe Osgood - 11-18-2021

November 18, 2021 13:45 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Joe Osgood talks about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. He gives his thoughts on the judge, jury and lawyers. We talk case law, how things could go, his take on everything and more.

Chief Mark Chase - 11-17-2021

November 18, 2021 13:44 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Chief Chase is in as we talk about his busy schedule, missing last week's show, recruitment, my desire for a Police Academy reboot, who does the cooking in the Chase house, Covid stuff with the NH Police Academy, I left my Amazon account open at the hotel this weekend, and more.

Kevin Onnela 11-16-2021

November 18, 2021 13:40 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Kevin Onnela is on this week as we get goodies dropped off to us. We talk about Kevin's eye surgery, I talk about Christine and my trip to Keene, ax throwing, the Rittenhouse trial, Kevin gives thoughts on Covid vacine, wearing a mask, the Spanish flu, the boxing match coming to Manchester this weekend and more.

Car Nutz 11-16-2021

November 18, 2021 13:35 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Wayne and Ed are here. It's been 2 weeks since Wayne was here and we learn why he has been out. Wayne had Covid. He talked about getting it, what it felt like, did he have the vax or not, his thoughts on the vaccine, and more.

Derek Ferland - Sullivan County - 11-12-2021

November 16, 2021 19:59 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Derek Ferland, Sullivan County Manager, is talking about the Nursing Home Project, Covid, Sober Housing, lead abatement, Destination Council, and more.

Lake Sunapee VNA & hospice - 11-11-2021

November 11, 2021 15:30 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Jeana Newbern and Kyle Ranney from the Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice are on as we talk about Hospice Month. What is Hospice? What does it do? How does one get Hospice? We discuss this and more.

Joe Osgood 11-11-2021

November 11, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Joe Osgood is here as we talk the Claremont City Elections. Joe was a witness to the recount and we talk about the process of a recount, people voting the right way, why the voting machine's numbers were different then the hand count, how Joe feels about the voting machines, and more

Ed Morris - Claremont City Manager - 11-10-2021

November 11, 2021 14:30 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Claremont's City Manager, Ed Morris, is on as we talk about the Pleasant Street project, when it will be done, what to expect for Winter, what they found under the surface, and more. We discuss grants, the Moody Block, how a City can help encourage investors, the building that came down on Main Street, is 5 Guys coming to Claremont and more

Kevin Onnela - 11-9-2021

November 09, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

Kevin Onnela is here as we talk about his eye surgery tomorrow, tipping people, my birthday is coming up, you never know what is going on in someone's life, Aaron Rodgers' Covid, we talk about each other's crutch, Biden farting, doing hay in Nov - Dave Fuller calls in, driving in Marlow, and more.

Car Nutz 11-9-2021

November 09, 2021 13:20 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Eddie is here (Wayne is off this week) as we talk about the old times, prices of goods, what color cars he has had, things we have eaten, and lots more.

PJ Lovely 11-4-202

November 04, 2021 14:09 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

PJ Lovely is here as we look ahead to ic skating on the common, how the races went in Newport Sunday, Halloween, the busy Lovely Family Rugby and more.

Joe Osgood - 11-4-2021

November 04, 2021 13:09 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about him cleaning his back yard, the stuff we eat, beaver butt, eating hot sauce, buying expensive coffee, elections in America and more.

Chief Mark Chase - 11-3-2021

November 04, 2021 13:04 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MB

Chief Mark Chase is here, back from vacation. We hear about how his vacation was and would he go back again? This Friday is the battle between Chief Chase and Chief Wilmot in the hot sauce challenge. Chief Chase pretty much guarantees a victory as we talk about just how hot this sauce is supposed to be. We talk about the challenge, raising money for charity, and more. We also talked about Halloween last weekend.

Kevin Onnela - 11-2-2021

November 04, 2021 12:53 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Kevin is here, one week after his eye surgery. We talk about how his surgery went, how he can see now, and what's next. Kevin talks about Covid, the vaccine, trusting the government, President Biden falling asleep and more.

Car Nutz 11-2-2021

November 04, 2021 12:51 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

It's just Ed this week, as Wayne couldn't make it in. We talk about Ed's brand new - to him - truck, as the truck hunt is officially over. Ed talks about the submarine accident in the Pacific, winterizing stuff, getting a boat, and more. Plus Kevin Onnela comes in at the end.

General Don Bolduc - 11-1-2021

November 01, 2021 14:14 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

General Don Bolduc is here this month as we talk about the rising prices of Thanksgiving meals, his time overseas at war during holidays, how he got turkeys to troops, going out Trick or Treating with his grandchildren, what superhero he dressed up as, running for the US Senate, and more.

Leight Stocker - Summercrest - 11-1-2021

November 01, 2021 13:40 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MB

Leigh Stocker from Summercrest is here as we talk about Halloween at Summercrest last week, people are still moving in, certain annual festivities have not been able to happen because of Covid and more. Plus we talk about the bridge out by Leigh's house.

Willey Perra Christmas Giving Program - 11-1-21

November 01, 2021 12:31 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

From the Willey Perra Christmas Giving Program, Donna Mahair and Tammy Hammel are here talking about the program. Today (Nov 1) is the deadline to get applications in for toys. We talk about the founding of the program, the application, how the tags work, what is needed, why the deadlines, and lots more.

Chief Brent Wilmot - 10-29-2021

October 29, 2021 16:50 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Newport Police Chief Brent Wilmot is in studio, just one week away from his hot chip challenge with Chief Chase.  That happens on Friday 11/5.  He takes a couple shots at Chief Chase and then changes the rules for next week.  We talk about former Chief Burroughs' idea, that won't happen.  We discuss the fallen NH State Trooper in Portsmouth this week, what is "detail" work, why cruisers idle, the Halloween parade in town and much more.

Dr. Alex Herzog - Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center -10-29-2021

October 29, 2021 14:38 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Dr. Alex Herzog, Director of Career and Technical Education for the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, is in the studio today as we discuss the Intro to Building Construction for Adults class at the Tech Center. If you are looking to change careers or learn new skills in the Building Construction field then this course might be for you. During this 8 week course you will learn the work expectations of this trade, basic safety, hand and power tool use, materials, and application of...

PJ Lovely 10-28-2021

October 28, 2021 14:06 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

PJ Lovely is here to talk about the races happening in Newport this weekend. Saturday's race, due to predicted rain storms, has been moved to Sunday. We talk about both races, PJ's buy schedule, Halloween this weekend, fall & winter sports, and more.

Hanna Flanders - Kearsarge Food Hub - 10-28-2021

October 28, 2021 12:37 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Hanna Flanders, a co-founder of the Kearsarge Food Hub, is on with me as we talk about what the Kearsarge Food Hub is. We discuss the importance of buying locally, the food supply chain issues, Sweet Beet Market & Cafe, good farming practices, and lots more.

Joe Osgood - 10-28-2021

October 28, 2021 12:35 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about Class VI road, what I have learned thru the Municipal Association regarding Class VI road, internet coming to Goshen, upcoming Claremont Elections on Tuesday, Facebook issues, and more.

Mark Brislin - Claremont Parks & Rec 10-27-2021

October 28, 2021 12:32 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Claremont Parks and Rec Director Mark Brislin is here as we talk about mountain bikes in Claremont, the upcoming Halloween weekend in Claremont with the bikes event Saturday and Trunk or Treat Sunday, Winter sports coming up, getting ready for First Night 2022 and more.

Kevin Onnela 10-26-2021

October 28, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB

Kevin is here on this dreary day. We talk about Kevin's dumper boxes, the prices of things, traveling nurses getting paid lots, Faucci's beagles experiments, Alec Baldwin's gun accident, Kevin's eye surgery this week, the govt lending money to banks, I am a millionaire in crypto and more.

Car Nutz 10-26-2021

October 28, 2021 12:25 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Eddie selling his truck & now he really needs a new truck, Wayne's old orange and his old white cars, the event on the Common last weekend, Gallery of Gifts in Newport, and much more

Ray Gagnon 10-25-2021

October 28, 2021 12:19 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Ray Gagnon is back in studio for the month of October as we talk about his Google drive having photos from early 2000's on it, Ray getting an award at his old college, Claremont city elections, The Dude, Hassan Vs Sununu and more.

Catherine Bardier - New London Hospital - 10-22-2021

October 22, 2021 14:46 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Catherine Bardier from New London Hospital as we talk about the drive up flu clinic, national drug take back day, and the open house at NLH.

Chief Brent Wilmot & Chief Mark Chase - 10-22-2021

October 22, 2021 14:39 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Chief Brent Wilmot is here with special guest Chief Mark Chase of Claremont as the two debate their annual challenge. It sounds like they will continue the eating hot stuff challenge. Last year it was a tie. This year, they vow to have a winner. The two bounce back and forth on this topic like a pair of high school jocks. We also talk other police stuff too at some point.

PJ Lovely 10-21-2021

October 22, 2021 14:31 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

PJ Lovely is here from the Newport Recreation Department. It's a busy time of year as fall sports are quickly coming to an end, and winter sports are just around the corner. We recap this past week, what's ending, what's on it's way, when are signups and more.

Joe Osgood 10-21-2021

October 22, 2021 14:26 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Joe Osgood zoom'ed in with me this week because of scheduling issues.  We talk about the picture of the hot rod behind him from his office, prices of everything going up, the Dems in the US Senate battling, I find bamboo interesting, Trump's words on General Powell's passing, and more.

Chief Mark Chase - 10-21-2021

October 20, 2021 19:06 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase is in studio as we talk about the Chief Chace Vs Chief Wilmot epic battle looming in the distance.  There has been some chatter on and off air about this and Mark lays down the line right here...he says Chief Wilmot is "scared."  We talk about the eventual challenge, people give their ideas for what they should do and more.  We also talk about being shot in the eyes with pepper spray, the new motorcycle coming to Claremont PD, Halloween coming up and more.

Kevin Onnela 10-19-2021

October 19, 2021 19:58 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

Kevin Onnela is here and we basically just bicker for almost 2 hours.  Not sure why both of us were wearing cranky pants, We bicker about the DOT fixing the roads, the people holding the signs, Covid, the vaccine, Trump's actions as President, and lots more.  We eventually get donuts dropped off and we were better to each other.

Car Nutz 10-19-2021

October 19, 2021 19:47 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Wayne and Ed are in studio as we talk about Eddie's hunt for a truck, the guys going out looking at a Jeep in Vermont, Wayne & Ed went down to CT for the giant flea market last weekend, walking around with a wad of cash on you, flaggers on the road being entertaining, remembering Keene Pumpkin Fest, and more.

Shanon Martin - Newport High School - 10-18-2021

October 18, 2021 14:39 - 16 minutes - 4.64 MB

Newport High School's Principal Shannon Martin is on as we talk about the Academic Expo & Transition Fair at Newport Middle and High School & Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center. This event happens on Thursday Oct 21 from 6-8pm. We talk about what is offered, how the community is invited to share the evening with students and families as we explore the many school and community resources and wonderful opportunities that our district has to offer. The Expo is an exciting event where ...

Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - 10-18-2021

October 18, 2021 14:18 - 13 minutes - 3.78 MB

Leigh Stocker is here one day after her birthday. We talk about me running into her at Market Basket, the joys of grocery shopping, the new health services director at Summercrest, and lots more.

Chief Brent Wilmot - 10-15-2021

October 17, 2021 12:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about going to concerts, Red Sox baseball, seeing Adam Sandler, Dancing with the Newport Stars, Brent is dancing this year, why Brent cut his beard, the press release sent out earlier in the week, Chief teaching drivers ed this week and more.

PJ Lovely 10-14-2021

October 17, 2021 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

PJ Lovely is back as we talk about getting junk emails, middle school cross country meet, the new field hockey field, football games getting cancelled, D4 football, and more

Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice - 10-14-2021

October 17, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

From the Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice, Cathy Raymond and Jeana Newbern are on as we talk about the contest Ledyard Bank is doing. We learn how Ledyard is giving away $30,000 to non-profits, what the VNA had to do, how to vote for this video, and more.

Joe Osgood 10-14-2021

October 17, 2021 10:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Another foggy morning here as Joe beats me to a fog joke. Joe wrapped up his driving the corn truck this week. We talk cow poop smell in Claremont, cooking steak on the grill, the Claremont City elections are coming up soon, the Pleasant Street project, Sullivan County Nursing Home, and more.

Chief Mark Chase & Chief Bryan Burr - 10-13-2021

October 17, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase and Fire Chief Bryan Burr are on talking about the Fireman's parade last week, Fire Prevention month, smoke & CO detectors, clean your chimney now, things living in your chimney and much more