Steve Smith Podcast
1,558 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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
Car Nutz 11-3-2020
November 03, 2020 13:06 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWayne and Eddie are in studio talking about how snowy and slippery the roads are, the last snow storm, favorite color of vehicles, how Halloween went, keeping up Christmas lights, voting today and more.
Joe Kenney (R) for Executive Council - 11-2-2020
November 03, 2020 04:13 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBJoe Kenney, Republican candidate for the Executive Council, talks about his campaign for his old seat, the role of the Executive Council, what his opiate has done the last two years, and more
Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - 11-2-2020
November 02, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBLeigh Stocker from Summercrest Zooms in from her home. She is taking the day off from work but still comes on the radio. We talk about working from home, rooms available at the new expansion at Summercrest, the upcoming holiday season, and more.
Ray Gagnon - 11-2-2020
November 02, 2020 15:48 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBRay Gagnon is here talking about politics, the General Lafayette dedication in Newport last week, Trump, tomorrow's election, Ray's take on how he thinks the election will go, several callers call in to discuss politics with Ray, and much more
Chief Brent Wilmot w/Jody Thompson & Sam Townsend - 10-30-2020
November 02, 2020 15:06Newport Police Chief Brent Wilmot talks about the Child Advocacy Center in our area with Jody Thompson and Sam Townsend. We talk about what the CAC does, how it helps children, families and law enforcement. We discuss raising money for the CAC, Newport Vs Claremont's fundraising, the Beards For Bucks competition, hot chip challenge between Chief Wilmot and Claremont's Chief Chase, and lots more.
Jenn Alford-Teaster (D) and Dan Feltes (D) - 10-30-2020
November 01, 2020 18:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBJenn Alford-Teaster (D) candidate for State Senate and Dan Feltes (D) candidate for NH governor, are here talking about the campaign, why Dan decided to campaign for the office of Governor, how NH has done with Covid, do both of them support an income or sales tax, negative ads happening right now, and lots more. Plus we find out both Jenn and Dan's favorite comic book characters, what they are doing for Halloween, Jenn reads a poem and more.
Rep Steve Smith (R) and Senator Ruth Ward (R) - 10-30-2020
November 01, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBState Representative Steve Smith (R) and State Senator Ruth Ward (R) talk about the state of the State, re-election campaign, drones, flying cars, privacy concerns, the Spring in the State House, Covid, school funding & choice, and much more.
PJ Lovely 10-29-2020
November 01, 2020 17:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBNewport Recreation Director PJ Lovely is here talking about 6 in the Stick this Saturday in Newport, ping pong is back, line dancing is going great, fall sports ended this past week for the Rec, they are talking about how to do Winter sports soon, questions on the Twas Just Before Christmas / Chili Walk, Newport football and more. Plus, PJ lost his dad to cancer recently. We talked about what a great man he was, told a couple stories, and paid tribute to Peter Lovely.
Kiwanis of Claremont - Mike Dewey - 10-29-2020
November 01, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBMIke Dewey from the Claremont Kiwanis is here talking about their big online auction happening right now, and ending on Saturday. There are a TON of great local items you can bid for, with all the $$ going to the Kiwanis, who in turn gives back to our community. We talk about the auction, the uptick in need this year, ringing the bells this Christmas, how the Brewfest raffle went, and more.
Meg Cowen - Newport Opera House Association - 10-29-2020
November 01, 2020 16:00Meg Cowen from the Newport Opera House Association talks about struggles during Covid, finances of the Opera House, no shows this Fall, the Radio Play happening on WCNL this December, and then....THEN....we talk about the Opera House being HAUNTED!! Just in time for Halloween, learn about Meg's personal experiences with the ghost that visits the Opera House, having an investigator come to the Opera House, the basement also being haunted, and more!
Joe Osgood - 10-29-2020
November 01, 2020 15:30 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJoe is on talking about the drive into studio this morning, covid 19 faults, Trumps Covid response, Biden, WCNL caught in the middle of politics, voting next week, running for office, and more.
Chief Mark Chase and Mark Brislin - 10-28-2020
October 28, 2020 19:01 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBClaremont's Police Chief Mark Chase and Director of Claremont Parks & Rec Mark Brislin are here talking about the "DriveBOO" event in Claremont on Halloween, how it works, where it is, Covid safety and more. We talk traditional trick-or-treating in Claremont, what the city is asking the community to do during this pandemic, our favorite candies and more. Beards for Bucks is continuing, and as we talked about Newport's Police Chief Brent Wilmot, he called in to discuss the challenge Chief ...
Tim O'Hearne (R) for NH Senate - 10-27-2020
October 28, 2020 18:57 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBRepublican candidate for NH Senate, Tim O'Hearne, is here talking about his campaign for office, what drove him to run for the first time, the Second Amendment, School funding & choice, his military background, what he volunteers at during his days while retired, differences between he and his opponent and more.
The Car Nutz - 10-27-2020
October 28, 2020 18:54 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWayne and Eddie are here again. We talk about wild turkeys everywhere, snowblowers, I might get a new car, now is the time to put snow tires on, Eddie's rat rod, Wayne is building a new trailer, and more.
Linda Tanner (D) For NH House Of Representatives - 10-26-2020
October 26, 2020 15:30 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBLinda Tanner (D) is running for re-election in Newport, Cornish, Unity, Springfield, Sunapee, Grantham, Plainfield, and Croydon. We talk about her campaign, how the State is going, being on the Education committee, school funding, school choice, Linda's passions, running the government during Covid, and lots more.
Ray Gagnon with Julien Icher - 10-26-2020
October 26, 2020 15:21 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBRay Gagnon has Julien Icher discuss the Lafayette trail, Julien's work at establishing markers throughout the 25 states Lafayette travelled, his history in America, the Newport , Cornish and Royalton, VT markers being dedicated and more. After Julien leaves our Zoom call, Ray hangs out. We talk about the election, Trump, mail in votes and more.
Catherine Bardier - New London Hospital - 10-23-2020
October 23, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBCatherine Bardier from New London Hospital is on with me discussing the upcoming drive-thru flu clinic at NLH Saturday, how it works, how to get an appointment, If you use Newport Health Center - can you still go, and more. We talk about the Health Conversations series that will be happening virtually on Monday, Covid 19 cases in our region, the importance of getting flu shot, and more.
Chief Brent Wilmot w/ Chief Deputy Jamie Wilson and Andrea Smith (plus special guest)- 10-23-2020
October 23, 2020 13:30 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot and Chief Deputy Jamie Wilson from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Dept are on, welcoming Andrea Smith of the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Department, to talk about the Drug Take Back Day in Newport and all over Saturday Oct 24. We talk about the importance of removing unwanted medicine, where the drug take back location is, how to drop off, Covid 19 precautions and more. We also talk about Beards for Bucks, Chief Mark Chase called in with a special...
Pastor Sam Coberly - 10-23-2020
October 23, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBPastor Sam Coberly from Lake Church in Newport is talking about the Lake Church broadcasts Sundays at 11am, being a Pastor in a Covid 19 world, Operation Christmas Shoe Box, Samaritan's Purse, and more.
Mike Cryans (D) For Executive Council - 10-23-2020
October 21, 2020 20:24 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBExecutive Councilor Mike Cryans (D) discusses his campaign for re-election, constituency services assisting with unemployment payments during the pandemic, visiting towns during Covid, what does and Executive Councilor do and more.
Joe Osgood - 10-23-2020
October 21, 2020 20:22 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJoe Osgood is on with me talking about retirement, that yellow car out front, what John Cloutier supported earlier in the week on the radio, the Electoral College, tonight's Presidential debate, Covid 19, and much more.
Chief Mark Chase - 10-21-2020
October 21, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBClaremont Police Chief Mark Chase is talking about Beards For Bucks, who is winning Claremont or Newport in raising money for the cause, and if he is beating Chief Wilmot in fundraising. We talk about the prescription drug takeback day this Saturday, the Claremont PD's food drive also this Saturday for the Claremont Soup Kitchen, Newport Vs Stevens football this Saturday and more.
Larry Flint (D) for NH State Representative - 10-20-2020
October 20, 2020 13:55 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBLarry Flint (D) of Newport talks about his campaign to become a State Representative, being a past Rec Director in Newport, healthy aging for older adults, being lucky to be a live after his kidney issues, school funding, fair funding, and other political issues.
John Cloutier (D) for NH State Representative
October 20, 2020 13:06 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBRep John Cloutier (D) of Claremont discusses his campaign, being in the State House since 1992, some of his most proud accomplishments in Government, the Nursing Home & County Jail, being a substitute teacher in the Claremont School District during Covid, Govt during Covid, and lots more.
Car Nutz - 10-20-2020
October 20, 2020 12:09 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBWayne and Eddie are in studio talking about the snow this past weekend, snow tires, old tires, Thanksgiving, Christmas lights, and lots more.
Virginia Drye (R) for State Representative - 10-19-2020
October 19, 2020 15:03 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBVirginia Drye, Republican Candidate for NH State Representative, is talking about her campaign, being a young Republican, why she is running, taking online college classes, WWI history in Plainfield, and more.
Ray Gagnon 10-19-2020
October 19, 2020 13:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBRay Gagnon is back and talks about the Hunter Biden emails and will it hurt the Republicans, the non-debate of the Presidents, the town meetings of Trump and Biden, Ray's golf club / President Clinton's golf club, Shaheen Vs Messner, Kuster Vs Negron, Republicans supporting Biden, Claremont sells the JSL building, Halloween, and much more.
PJ Lovely 10-15-2020
October 19, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBPJ Lovely talks about Homecoming, the parade, games happening at the high school, understanding the high school football playoff schedule, exercise program returned, line dancing returned, 6 in the sticks, Covid 19 and more.
Joe Osgood - 10-15-2020
October 16, 2020 14:33 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBJoe is here talking about his pilot license, cars that drive themselves, campaign event in Cornish, Supreme Court nominee, Patrick Leahy, pandemic, Hunter Biden's emails and more.
Chief Mark Chase - 10-14-2020
October 16, 2020 14:25 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBClaremont Police Chief Mark Chase talks about the Beards For Bucks program with the Claremont PD, fog in Claremont, differences in elevations in our region, Halloween in Claremont, drug take back day 10/24, election coming up and much more.
Paul Beaudet - Newport PD - 10-16-2020
October 16, 2020 14:14 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBNewport School Resource Officer Paul Beaudet talks about changes in Homecoming, the parade, bonfire, pep rally, high school atheletes in Richards School and more. We also talked about returning to school, restritions with Covid, how things are going and more
Car Nutz - 10-12-2020
October 13, 2020 13:03 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWayne and Eddie are here talking about the NFL, Covid 19 businesses doing well or poor, camping business, winterizing vehicles, mouse problems, Moxie, and more.
Brian Zutter - 10-12-2020
October 12, 2020 17:41 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBrian Zutter is talking about the cornhole tourney this Sunday in Claremont to benefit the Stevens High School Class of 2021. We go over the rules, sign up process, who can play, where it will be held, what if there is rain, and much more. Should be a fun fundraiser for the Seniors this year.
Ray Gagnon - 10-12-2020
October 12, 2020 14:16 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBRay Gagnon is here on Columbus Day, as we talk about Columbus Day Vs Indigenous Peoples' Day in New Hampshire, Ray's old compromise when he was in the NH House and more. We talk about the election, how campaigns will go in the future, Trump's Covid recently, Gov Sununu's Mad Dog 20/20, and lots more.
Derek Ferland - Sullivan County Manager - 10-9-2020
October 12, 2020 14:08 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBSullivan County Manager Derek Ferland talks about the Sullivan County Nursing Home project, the decision of the delegation, different opinions of where the nursing home should be located, and more. We talked about the Sober Housing project, Vital Communities, promoting the Sugar River Region, and lots more.
Chief Brent Wilmot & Sheriff John Simonds - 10-9-2020
October 12, 2020 13:57 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot & Sullivan County Sheriff John Simonds are in studio talking about both department's Beards For Bucks fundraisers. the Child Advocacy Center, Sheriff Simonds running for re-election, the prescription drug take back day, phone call and mail frauds, and more.
Ann St. Martin Stout - 10-9-2020
October 09, 2020 11:37 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBAnn St. Martin Stout is in to discuss her new book "An Alphabet Book of the Sunshine Town." Featuring 26 unique images, each with descriptions, locations, history and more, this book is interesting for adults and children. Ann talks about the process of writing the book, how she came up with all the locations, some key locations, how to buy the book, and more.
Harper Smith - 10-9-2020
October 09, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBMy daughter Harper is with me today, as there is no school. We talk about school in a covid world, wearing masks, mask breaks, her favorite teacher and classes, and more.
Newport Rec: Beth Rexford & Becky Merrow - 10-8-2020
October 08, 2020 19:35 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBFrom the Newport Recreation Dept, Beth Rexford and Becky Merrow are in studio. We talk about ping pong returning this past week, exercise class for senior citizens returning on Monday, the Sunshine 5k, pickleball not back this year, and more.
Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice - 10-8-2020
October 08, 2020 13:07 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBJeana Newbern and Alyson Santaniello from the Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice are in the studio talking about the Palliative Care Program. Alyson, a palliative care nurse practitioner, discusses what palliative care is, how they focus on the conversations and navigation of serious illness, working towards personal goals and symptom management, the extra layer of support palliative care provides, and more. We also talk about the VNA's Christmas program coming up, flu clinics and more.
Joe Osgood - 10-8-2020
October 08, 2020 12:58 - 50 minutes - 46 MBJoe and I talk about me thinking about buying a new car, my Home Depot Credit Card getting hit with fraud around 7 times in the last few weeks, Joe buying a new vehicle and more. Plus we talk last night's debate, his take on the debate, why I didn't watch it, politics, his campaign for County Commissioner, thoughts on the Sullivan County Nursing Home project, and more.
Chief Mark Chase - 10-7-2020
October 07, 2020 17:50 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBClaremont Police Chief Mark Chase is on this week talking about Beards For Bucks with the Claremont PD, Covid concerns in Claremont, news on Eddie Van Halen passing away yesterday, drug take back day Oct 24th, the Claremont PD food drive, and more.
Corky Messner (R) For Senate - 10-7-2020
October 07, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBCorky Messner, Republican Candidate for Senate, is talking about his campaign, the differences between him and Senator Jeanne Shaheen. He gives his thoughts on Shaheen, he says she is silent on many issues, his thoughts on the Second Amendment, and more.
Ben Nelson (R) for County Commissioner - 10-6-2020
October 06, 2020 14:15 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBCounty Commissioner Ben Nelson (R) is discussing his reelection campaign. Ben has been a County Commissioner for over 15 years and is proud of the collaborations Sullivan County has done over the many years with all the towns. We talk about the nursing home, house of corrections, sober housing, the lead paint initiative, the commission not being a partisan role, and lots more.
Derek Tremblay - Mt Royal Academy - 10-6-2020
October 06, 2020 13:11 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBDerek Tremblay, headmaster of Mt Royal Academy, is on with me talking about how school has been since reopening, mask Vs no mask, teaching politics in school, rhetoric, and lots more.
Car Nutz - 10-6-2020
October 06, 2020 12:09 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe Car Nutz are back, sponsored by Rocky Branch Auto Repair. We talk coffee, going to stores, business affected by Covid, Wayne's wife made me socks, the Toys For Tots toy drive this December, Sugag River Craft Race, the old cruise nights, Eddie is looking at a new Rat Rod, and lots more.
Jeff Barrette - 10-5-2020
October 05, 2020 15:54 - 34 minutes - 32 MBJeff Barrette, County Commissioner, discusses how work has been during the pandemic, business is growing, and why he is not running for reelection for Commissioner. Jeff endorses two candidates for the commision, one Republican and one Democrat. his thoughts on the Sullivan County Nursing Home project, the Sober Housing project, the elevator discussion between the county & town of Newport, and lots more
Claudia Istel (D) for NH House Of Representatives - 10-5-2020
October 05, 2020 15:45 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBClaudia Istel is on to talk about her campaign for the NH House. We discuss what she is passionate about, minimum wage increases, teaching at River Valley Community College, her involvement in social justice, paying for public schools, broadband, and more.
Ray Gagnon with Liza Draper - 10-5-2020
October 05, 2020 15:12 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBRay Gagnon zoomed with with Liza Draper (D-Claremont) to talk about Liza's campaign for the NH State House for Ward 3 in Claremont (Ray's old seat.) We talked about why she is running, what she believes in and would fight for if elected to Concord, her history working in Claremont, here activism as a citizen and more.
Sue Gottling (D-Sunapee) for NH House - 10-2-2020
October 02, 2020 15:20 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBSue Gottling is running for her old seat in the NH House of Representatives. We talk about not winning the last election, watching the government over the past two years, the state passing down expenses to cities & towns, the gas tax, bridge funds, lake & pond issues, and lots more