Steve Smith Podcast
1,558 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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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Don Bolduc For Senate - 8-28-2020
August 28, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBRetired General Don Bolduc zoom'ed on to talk about his campaign. It's been a wild 14 months on the trail and it all comes down to the primary in less than 2 weeks. We talk about the campaign, what makes him different, why he thinks NH residents should vote for him, how he can beat Jeanne Shaheen, working full time while on the campaign trail, being a regular person not a millionaire, and much more.
Chief Brent Wilmot & Principal Phil Banios - 8-28-2020
August 28, 2020 12:54 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot & Richards Elementary School Principal Phil Banios talk about school returning, drop off & pick up changes for the school, wearing a mask in school, mask breaks, keeping kids safe, also recess, gym and lunch will still be happening, and lots more back to school talk. Chief Wilmot also commented on what he knows about the situation in Claremont yesterday, which ended peacefully.
Beatriz Pastor (D-Lyme) For NH Senate - 8-27-2020
August 27, 2020 14:30 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBeatriz Pastor zooms in to discuss her campaign for NH Senate District 5. We talk about campaign life in this Covid 19 world, having very few live, in person events, and what she is hearing on the campaign trail. Beatriz talks about the importance of Broadband in NH, how she fought for broadband in NH when she was in the House, and how towns can obtain broadband with bonding now. We talk about economic recovery, concerns of healthcare, raising the minimum wage, and lots more.
Joe Osgood - 8-27-2020
August 27, 2020 13:51 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJoe Osgood is with me this week and is concerned about this weekend's weather. His church is doing a free back-to-school event for area families; lots of children will get free supplies from the church. This will be a drive-up and grab & go event, outside. The weather looks like rain, so he is concerned about how the event will go. Either way, it will be happening. Joe talked about the RNC Convention this past week and if it helped change the mind of some people. We talk about the late...
Chief Mark Chase - 8-27-2020
August 27, 2020 13:44 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBClaremont Police Chief Mark Chase is in the studio, this time without Sully. We talked about Sully, his role in the community, and Mark presented me with special Claremont PD coins for both Maverick and Sully. School starts up soon, and buses will be back on the roads, kids walking to school and more bikes to and from school. Chief Chase warned motorists to be careful driving and be mindful of your surroundings. We talk sidewalks, skateboards and the skatepark. Sadly, there was a death ...
Kevin Onnela (with Burt Spaulding) 8-25-2020
August 27, 2020 10:50 - 1 hour - 92 MBKevin Onnela is here this week and he brought in a special treat Deb made for me (and my family.) I liked to refer it to salad. Kevin tells a story about a guy who worked for him and the lesson he taught him, the Republican National Convention, Covid 19 deaths being listed, Eric Trump, Kevin thinking about stopping being on the radio and much more.
Car Nutz - 8-25-2020
August 27, 2020 10:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWayne & Eddie are on this week as the car club had their final meeting last week, sent their final check to David's House, and Wayne talks about how the Club raised over $50,000 for David's House over the years. We talk about throwing things away, Wayne knocking over his tool box, Wayne got rid of his old sun scope, Wayne put his snow plow on already and lots more.
Sugar River Bank - Mark Pitkin - 8-24-2020
August 27, 2020 10:10 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBSugar River Bank's President and CEO Mark Pitkin discusses SRB's Customer Appreciation Day this Friday. Traditionally for Customer Appreciation Days, SRB would have a cookout as the community would gather at their branch locations. Sadly this year, because of Covid 19, their traditional model has changed, but they are excited to have some fun giveaways to anyone who comes bye. And each branch location will have a special "golden ticket" to win $125. You do not have to be a customer to ta...
Ray Gagnon 8-24-2020
August 27, 2020 09:52 - 1 hour - 63 MBRay Gagnon is back this week talking about our little shindig this past weekend, Ray driving around this weekend, Sullivan County Commissioner race, Ray supports Beatriz Pastor for NH Senate, Democrats working with Republicans, Messner Vs Gen Bolduc, NH Primary, Trump, Biden and more politics.
Jenn Alford Teaster - 8-21-2020
August 26, 2020 11:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDemocratic candidate for NH Senate Jenn Alford Teaster discusses her campaign, people reaching out to her, what she is hearing from residents, school funding, mental health, struggles her family went through, red flag laws, corporate taxes, and more.
Chief Wilmot - 8-21-2020
August 26, 2020 11:09 - 19 minutes - 18 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot discusses police codes & getting away from the 10 codes, back to school / Covid, events coming up in Newport, mask mandates, and lots more.
Newport Rec Dept 8-20-2020
August 25, 2020 11:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBBeth Rexford and Becky Merrow from the Newport Recreation Department are on discussing how Day Camp went, looking ahead to the Fall, going to the store during Covid and more
Joe Osgood 8-20-2020
August 25, 2020 10:55 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBJoe Osgood is on talking about Covid 19, wearing a mask, Joe now running for County Commissioner on a write-in campaign on the Republican side, second homes locally and more.
Chief Mark Chase, Detective Margeret Barry & Sully - 8-19-2020
August 25, 2020 10:50 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBChief Mark Chase invited Detective Margaret Barry & Sully, the new comfort dog for Claremont, on this week's show. We talk about Sully, the training he needed, what type of dog he is, his role within the PD, Detective Barry's work with him and more.
Car Nutz Car Club - 8-18-20
August 18, 2020 17:40 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWayne and Eddie talk about last night's final cruise night for the club at Trusted Rentals. The Car Nutz raised over $500 last night for David's House. We talk about the club shutting down, cruise nights not happening elsewhere, different people like different cars, and lots more.
Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - 8-17-2020
August 18, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBLeigh Stocker from Summercrest discusses the expansion project at Summercrest nearing it's end & opening is very soon, Leigh can now offer tours of the new building, visiting family at Summercrest, and more
Derek Ferland & April Barltey - 8-14-2020
August 18, 2020 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBSullivan County Manager Derek Ferland and April Bartley from Sullivan County Health Care are discussing the Nursing Home during Covid, different precautions taken, how residents are holding up, what happens with end of life, and more. Plus we explored the conversation between the Commissioners and the Delegation regarding all the options for the Nursing Home expansion project.
Chief Brent Wilmot - 8-14-2020
August 18, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBNewport Police chief Brent Wilmot is on as I thank him, Newport Police and EMT's for coming to the motorcycle crash in Goshen Wednesday. We talk about that accident, the road rage situation in Newport this past week, plans for the weekend, and much more.
PJ Lovely w/ Gavin Lovely 8-6-2020
August 18, 2020 11:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBPJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Department is on with his oldest son Gavin Lovely. Gavin is a camp counciler and we talk about how summer camp has been, electronics free summer, Covid changes this summer but it's been ok, fall sports, Gavin's life in the military, and lots more
Sue Prentiss for NH Senate - 8-17-2020
August 18, 2020 11:08 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBSue Prentiss, Democratic candidate for NH Senate, is talking about campaign during covid 19, mask mandates, are people following the election, the Primary in a couple weeks, economic challenges in Claremont & Charlestown, and lots more.
Lake Sunapee VNA - 8-6-2020
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBJeana Nebern from Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice discusses the VNA's 50th anniversary, changes since Covid 19, slowly getting back to normal, foot clinics, programs slowly reopening, and more
Kevin Onnela - 8-18-20
August 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBKevin Onnela brings a couple special guest in with him, Maurice Hurd and Brian Brian Robie, as we talk about the huge race at Claremont Motorsports Park on August 28th. We talk about all the old-timers who are returning for one night, the $10,000 purse to the winner of the 100, racing during Covid, different tracks, and lots more race talk. We also talk masks, Burt Spaulding called in to let listeners know that there will be a mask mandate when residents vote for the Primary and lots more.
Joe Osgood - 8-6-2020
August 17, 2020 17:17 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBJoe Osgood is here as we talk about mask mandates, the Newport Brewfest, getting a vaccine, Biden picked his Vice President candidate, being born in America, the economy, my helping someone story, and more
Chief Mark Chase - 8-12-2020
August 12, 2020 19:47 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBClaremont Police Chief Mark Chase talks about the Car Nutz Cruise Night - being a past winner, police cruisers, body cameras, body cameras used with the George Floyd situation, police uniforms, Sully the comfort dog, militarization of the police, computers, and much more
Kevin Onnela - 8-11-2020
August 11, 2020 17:59 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBKevin Onnela talks about welding my lawn mower deck, getting cuts on himself, Gunnison Brook & Aerosmith, places he use to drink at, getting ice cream, kids dying their hair to look older, the explosion in Lebanon, ATV's on the Road, the shooting league, the NFL & sports, and lots more.
Car Nutz - 8-11-2020
August 11, 2020 12:16 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBWayne and Eddie discuss last night's final cruise night for the Car Nutz, at the Sugar River Bank parking lot. We talked about the cruise, the car club, everything they have done in the past, raising money and more. We talk about next week's cruise at Trusted Rentals in Newport, what they want to do in the future, Covid 19 and more
Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network - 8-10-2020
August 10, 2020 14:48 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBJaqui Baker and Kirsten Vigneault from the Greaters Sullivan County Public Health Network discuss Covid 19. We talked about how the numbers look for Covid in the country, state and here in Sullivan County, what the Public Health Network has done previously to be prepared for an outbreak, things we all could do to slow the spread, Greater Sullivan Strong, working with regional agencies together, flu shots, and lots more.
Don Bolduc for Senate - 8-10-2020
August 10, 2020 13:13 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRetired General Don Bolduc discusses his campaign for Senate in NH, We talk about the differences between him Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Corky Messner, finances during campaign, Red Flag laws & 2nd Amendment, allegations against the General that he is not fit to run for Senate because of his PTS from his war experiences overseas, his vision of a Senator being for all the people not just one party, and more.
Ray Gagnon - 8-10-2020
August 10, 2020 13:11 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBRay Gagnon discusses his write in campaign for County Commissioner, campaigning during Covid, the economy, leadership, the explosion in Lebanon last week, his old college's plan for fall semester, Red Flag laws and more.
Chief Brent Wilmot - 8-7-2020
August 07, 2020 14:22 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot is talking about the Car Nutz First Responders Cruise Monday night, the parade for 3 retiring educators from Newport, social media, the robbery in Newport, changing up the ordinances in town, Claremont Brewfest, how the dunk stoll went and more.
PJ Lovely & Beth Rexford - 8-6-2020
August 07, 2020 14:17 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBFrom the Newport Rec Department talking about Day Camp coming to and end next week, their trips to Camp Coniston, what Beth's nickname is this summer with the camp kids and more. We discussed the Wimpy Triathlon, all the fall races, soccer in the fall and more.
Christine Smith - 8-6-2020
August 07, 2020 14:11 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBMy wife Christine surprised me at work and brought me a scone to eat, so I threw her on with me. We talked about her having the day off, life after her school is over next year, Lilly being an old soul that doesn't like kids, our garden, and more.
Chief Mark Chase & Mark Brislin - 8-5-2020
August 07, 2020 13:55 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBClaremont's Police Chief Mark Chase and Parks and Rec Director Mark Brislin are on discussing the tropical storm and if Claremont received any damage. We talked about the Parks & Rec Department, events happening or not happening in Claremont, Covid 19 adapations, what fall sports might look like for the Rec Dept, Arrowhead and the Community Center during Covid, and more.
Kevin Onnela - 8-4-2020
August 04, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBKevin Onnela is on as we talk about better morning shows, Kevin reads the warning label for his chair, Christine's friend who got "swatted," ATV's on the roads in Lempster, when to pick or not pick your veggies in your garden, my sock idea, Biden's VP pick, Trump and more.
Car Nutz - 8-4-2020
August 04, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBEd and Wayne are on ready for the tropical storm to come through our area. We talk about the camper business, I needed Harper to show me how to use Alexa, how school might look with Covid 19 this year, tree houses, last night's cruise night, the First Responders night next week, and lots more.
Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - 8-3-2020
August 04, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBLeigh Stocker from Summercrest is on, as she zoom's in. Summercrest is so close to opening the brand new wing. Thanks to Covid 19, Summercrest's schedule is a little off, but the opening date is just weeks away. We talk about moving into Summercrest, online tours, and more.
Ray Gagnon - 8-3-2020
August 04, 2020 19:42 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBRay Gagnon is on via zoom (as my step-daughter was in NJ for a week, so I am semi-guaranteeing myself). We talk Covid 19, what might happen in NH after the Race weekend & Motorcycle week, Ray's take on Lynn Blankenbecker running for the House, the Claremont Pleasant Street project, me looking older now, the economy, politics, and lots more.
TLC Family Resource Center - 7-31-2020
July 31, 2020 16:52 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBMaggie Monroe-Cassel is on talking about Covid 19, technology and more. Maggie introduced her successor Stephanie Slayton. We talk about Stephanie's history, moving TLC forward, the possible new location for TLC in Claremont, and much more. We wish Maggie well with her retirement.
Chief Brent Wilmot & Chief Emily Cobb - 7-31-2020
July 31, 2020 16:39 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot invites New London Police Chief Emily Cobb on to discuss Hospital Days, the No Parade Parade, the Dunk Booth and more. I struggle with Emily's microphone during this, as her audio is a little off. I apologize!
PJ Lovely - 7-30-2020
July 31, 2020 16:31 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPJ Lovely is back on talking about Day Camp, holiday week, and trick or treating. We talk the Wimpy Triathlon coming back, all the events in the fall, what could happen with fall sports and more.
Joe Osgood 7-30-2020
July 30, 2020 13:03 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBJoe Osgood talks about his first car, the debate over Covid 19, differing opinions of doctors for a cure, the Pleasant Street project in Claremont, and more.
Ed Morris - 7-29-2020
July 29, 2020 14:59 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBClaremont City Manager Ed Morris is discussing the city in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic, the Main Street building project, how infrastructure improvements on Water Street benefited Claremont, Pleasant Street rehabilitation project, working with Newport on a regional dispatch center, and more.
Kevin Onnela - 7-28-2020
July 28, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBKevin Onnela is on discussing the dump, the Stimulus Bill, Covid 19 thoughts, ATV's in Lempster, Fauci not wearing a mask, Burt Spaulding called in, sports with Covid and more.
Car Nutz - 7-28-2020
July 28, 2020 19:30 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBEddie and Wayne are on discussing last night's hot evening for a cruise night, the Cruise Night schedule, Ed's boat, Wayne hill, and more.
Jenn Alford-Teaster for State Senate - 7-24-2020
July 28, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBDemocratic candidate for NH Senate, Jenn Alford-Teaster is on discussing her campaign during Covid, sending kids back to school, her disagreements with Gov Sununu, coronivirus, and more.
Chief Wilmot - 7-24-2020
July 28, 2020 18:41 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot is on discussing back to school, the school resource officer, the importance of sports for children, and more.
PJ Lovely 7-23-2020
July 23, 2020 14:18 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBPJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Department is on discussing Day Camp with the Rec, Pods, Covid 19, going to Camp Coniston, a look ahead to the fall activities, fall sports, his new hair cut, and more.
Joe Osgood - 7-22-2020
July 23, 2020 12:46 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBJoe Osgood is on talking about his truck project his is working on, Black Lives Matters, Ron Paul, Covid 19, his TV playing commercials that are not played on his phone (at the same time), going back to school and more.
Chief Mark Chase - 7-22-20202
July 23, 2020 00:09 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBClaremont police chief Mark Chase is on discussing my vacation, mask requirements in stores, what happens if a person refuses to wear a mask if a store requires it, police reform, and lots more.
Kevin Onnela w/ Burt Spaulding - 7-21-2020
July 23, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 47 MBKevin Onnela is on with Burt Spaulding as we talk about Covid 19, wearing masks, the kids going back to school, remote learning, the petition to send kids back to school and more. Plus we talk a local citizen wanting to rename everything with Austin Corbin's name on it, cancel culture, Black Lives Matters, white privilege, and more.