Steve Smith Podcast
1,564 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 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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Catherine Bardier - New London Hospital - 4-3-2020
April 03, 2020 13:59 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBCatherine Bardier from New London Hospital calls in remotely as we socially distance ourselves. We talk about healthy living during the coronavirus, different resources available to the public on New London Hospital's website, how she and her family are holding up, and more.
Chief Brent Wilmot and Chief Emily Cobb - 4-3-2020
April 03, 2020 12:59 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot welcomes brand new New London Chief Emily Cobb on the radio. The two have known each other since kindergarten, worked together at the Claremont PD for a while, and now became Chiefs in the same year. We talk about Covid 19, Chief Cobb working in New London, any sickness or quarantines within the Newport or New London PD, and lots more.
Harper Smith 4-3-2020
April 03, 2020 12:52 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBHarper is still with me at work. Recorded around 6:40 in the morning, she talks about her dream last night involving a celery person, she has a spelling test today, and....that's about it. Quick talk segment today with her.
PJ Lovely 4-2-2020
April 02, 2020 14:18 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBPJ Lovely is on discussing the building shutdown, rec programs, events happening and possibly not happening, hiking in the town forest, the Spring Sports schedule, and lots more.
Andrea Thorpe - Richards Free Library - 4-2-2020.mp3
April 02, 2020 13:09 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAndrea Thorpe, from the Richards Free Library, came on to discuss how the Richard Free Library is operating during this shutdown. They are still accepting book returns, all fees have been waved (so if you have that book you have been meaning to return but don't want to pay the fee...those fees are waved!) also online reading and resources are available. lots of free book downloads are now available for those with a library card, and lots more. Even though the library's doors are closed, the ...
Joe Osgood 4-2-2020
April 02, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBJoe Osgood zoom'ed in from his motorhome in Florida. We talk remotely about how things are in Florida right now, how the life of a snowbird has been before and after the pandemic. Joe says that the county he and his wife are staying in is, mathematically, the safest county in Florida right now. We talk about his plan to come home, when they think they will get here, and their plans for staying safe on the journey back to Claremont.
Samara & Harper stuck at work during pandemic - 4-2-2020
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBSamara and Harper have to come with me to work during this Covid 19 stuff. We all talk about how they feel about the virus, being bored, their take on remote learning, who they miss, and lots more.
Chief Chase - 4-2-2020
April 01, 2020 20:15 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBChief Mark Chase is on discussing the latest update on Covid-19. We talk about what he is hearing from the state, how stores have adapted their schedules, the possibility of stores limiting what they sell, keeping safe, and more. Plus there was a structure fire in Claremont last night, in which we talk a little about, as more details are coming out as the investigation is ongoing. Sadly, there was one fatal in that fire. Finally we took a trip down memory lane with old stores in the Clar...
Paul Brown - Newport Finance Director - Covid 19 - 4-1-2020
April 01, 2020 18:23 - 24 minutes - 22 MBNewport Finance Director Paul Brown is on discussing the town of Newport closing all of their offices and buildings to public access. We discuss how residents will go about doing things like pay their utilities, register their car, and other events. Residents are encouraged to call or visit the town website first. Paul explained the scenario with the town's deliberative session, how it will have to get postponed 72 hours at a time, the uncertainty of voting day, and waiting for the state ...
General Don Bolduc - COVID 19 - 4-1-2020
April 01, 2020 13:02 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBGeneral Don Bolduc "zoomed" in to discuss the similarities and differences of the Ebola outbreak in 2014 to Covid 19 today. The General was the head of US Special Operations Command in Africa during the Ebola outbreak; he has lead the charge during an outbreak and talked about the process in suppressing Ebola in 2014 & how that relates to Covid 19 today. He discussed leadership, how important communication is, why Americans need to stop hording items from the grocery store, what he and his...
Kevin Onnela - 3-31-2020
March 31, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBKevin Onnela is in studio fully for the first time in a while. He was here last week for a little bit, but we did a full show this week. We talked about Covid 19, masks, should you believe the government & experts, racism against the Asians, the economy, staying safe, Joe Diffie & St Judes, getting help from the government, food assistance with Newport school kids, and lots more.
Car Nutz 3-31-2020
March 31, 2020 12:09 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBEddie is in studio. Wayne and Wally are staying home to stay safe. Ed and I talk about Covid 19, being prepared, medicine, the amount of deaths in the country, this being real, going to stores, using a mask, and more.
Dr Brendan Minnihan - SAU 43 - Covid 19 Update -3-30-2020
March 31, 2020 11:26 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBDr Brendan Minnihan, Superintendent of SAU 43 updates the community on the status of the Newport School District. Schools remain closed until at least May 4th, per Gov Sununu's order, the High School and Richards are closed to the public & Towle will be closed to the public soon, remote learning has had some stumbling blocks but has been overall successful, April Vacation is questionable at this point, spring sports remain closed, and lots more.
Ray Gagnon 3-30-2020
March 31, 2020 10:54 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBRay Gagnon was off last week and is socially distancing himself. We tried the online program Zoom but couldn't get it to work, so had to do it old school - the old fashioned call in. Ray talks about distancing himself, being at home with his granddaughter, his take on Covid 19, being impressed with the job Gov Sununu is doing, business right now, staying safe and more.
Lake Church W/ Ben Fuller & Evelyn Cormier - 3-29-2020
March 29, 2020 16:31 - 50 minutes - 46 MBFor those socially distancing, in quarantine, or isolation, Lake Church broadcasted their message live on the radio, and the podcast is available for download on demand. Ben Fuller & Evelyn Cormier performed together with the Lake Church band and Pastor Sam Corberley delivered his weekly message during these trying times.
Widmer & Davis Needs Your Help - Covid 19 W/ Skip Rollins - 3-27-2020
March 27, 2020 20:05 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBKevin Widmer from Widmer & Davis Artisan Distillery is on with Skip Rollins from Newport to talk about Widmer & Davis' work to create more hand sanitizer. They are giving these bottles out to local police, fire, EMT's and the general public, plus are now working to make hand sanitizer for Dartmouth Hitchcock. The distillery needs help however. They need donations of 80 proof or more alcohol. They will strip it and distill it to 160 proof, which is needed for the hand sanitizer. Skip and...
Chief David Cahill - Covid 19 - 3-27-2020
March 27, 2020 17:21 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBSunapee Police Chief David Cahill was scheduled to be on anyway. We were going to do our annual discussion about teens drinking, vaping, and the risk behavior survey. We touched a little bit on this topic, however the bulk of our conversation revolved around Covid 19. We talk about what Sunapee is going, how the PD is keeping safe, Sunapee's unique situation of locals & summer residents, traditionally not keeping PPE's in stockpile at the PD, the Abbott Library being closed, how the Chief...
Chief Wilmot - 3-27-2020
March 27, 2020 12:06 - 23 minutes - 21 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmot is on talking about Covid 19, the Stay At Home order the Gov issued yesterday & what we know this means at this point, what businesses are open and possibly closed, local people helping local people, and lots more.
PJ Lovely 3-26-2020
March 26, 2020 14:07 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBPJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is in studio talking about social distancing, working out online, going for a hike in the town forest, song lyrics, being healthy during Covid 19, and more
Chief Chase - Covid 19 - 3-26-2020
March 26, 2020 13:23 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBChief Chase of Claremont is on talking Covid 19, what not to flush down the toilet, how Claremont is doing, Elderberry Syrup from 100 Mile Market, buying local, Claremont Parks, and lots more.
Small Business Administration - Covid 19 - 3-26-2020
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBDorris A Evans, Public Affairs Specialist from the Office of Disaster Assistance with the U. S. Small Business Administration calls in from Atlanta to discuss what the SBA is doing to help out small businesses in New Hampshire that have been affected by Covid 19. We discuss who qualifies, why a small business might need a loan, Who is eligible to apply? And how to do you apply? Maximum loan amount a business can borrow? What is the deadline for businesses to apply for disaster assistance?W...
Chief Steve Yannuzzi - Covid 19 - 3-25-20
March 25, 2020 18:23 - 26 minutes - 24 MBNewport Fire Chief Steve Yannuzzi is in studio with the latest on Covid 19. The FD has been working with the town, to keep information flowing. Newport has had to update their practices when out responding & who is allowed in the firehouse, burn permits are now available online, we talk about who you should call if you do start feeling sick, don't drink bleach or fish tank cleaner, when to check your temperature, and lots more.
Cody Morrision - Newport ECON - Covid 19 - 3-25-2020
March 25, 2020 17:24 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBFrom Newport Economic Development, Cody Morrision is on talking about how the Covid 19 drop in the economy, local businesses stepped up, the Newport area being in a good spot right thanks to the type of businesses that we have here, the SBA loans, unemployment & how it is working in NH right now, different businesses that would be considered "essential" and much more.
Cole-Tac steps up during Covid 19 - 3-25-2020
March 25, 2020 12:03 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBDustin Coleman, co-owner of Cole-Tac of Unity, discusses how he has changed his business in the last 6 days from making firearms accessories to hospital gowns, during this medical supply shortage thanks to Covid 19. He explains what Cole-Tac usually makes and the high quality canvas products, and how they have transitioned to light weight cotton for hospital gowns. Sullivan County Nursing Home has been in need of gowns since December, and Cole-Tac has made gowns for them, and will be makin...
Kevin Onnela - 3-24-2020
March 24, 2020 13:52 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBKevin has been self quarantining ever since he got back from his Florida vacation on his motorcycle. The stopped by the studio to make his first public appearance. We talk about Covid 19, toilet paper, his thoughts on the virus, he isn't worried about getting sick but is worried about the economy, and lots more. We kept it short and sweet today; only about 20 minutes.
Car Nutz 3-24-2020
March 24, 2020 13:48 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBWell, Ed is the only one here, as Wayne and Wally stayed home to distance themselves. I don't blame anyone who does that at this point. Ed and I talk Covd 19, how this virus has changed or not changed how we operate, Ed working on the school buses, his thoughts for how long we will be going through this, Wayne using this time to work on his hot rod, how I like my rental car, and more. .
Widmer & Davis Artisan Distilleries - Covid 19 - 3-23-2020
March 23, 2020 20:20 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBFrom Widmer & Davis Artisan Distilleries, Michelle Widmer is in talking about how she and her husband Kevin has retooled the distillery to produce hand sanitizer. They have taken bottles of liquor off their shelves and from out back, re-distilled them to a higher proof, followed the recipe instructions from the World Health Organization, and began producing hand sanitizer for people to come take for free. They have been giving these bottles out to fire, police and EMTs in our area, and als...
Sugar River Bank - Mark Pitkin - Covid 19 Banking - 3-23-2020
March 23, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBPresident and CEO of Sugar River Bank, Mark Pitkin, was in this morning discussing how the bank, and many banks in New Hampshire, have had to change up their policies because of the Coronovirus. Sugar River Bank has closed off their lobby area and are going online, mobile, telephone, and drive up - plus are taking appointments for banking that needs to be done in person. During any in person banking, Sugar River Bank is following the CDC's 6 foot guideline, and taking safety concerns. Mar...
TLC Family Resource Center - Covid 19 Update - 3-23-2020
March 23, 2020 16:30 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBMaggie Monroe-Cassel from TLC Family Resource Center is on with me. During this pandemic, TLC has had to evolve their practices and transition away from the face to face care they traditionally provide to phone, email , zoom, and duel practices. We talk about women who are pregnant, just because a new mom, or are nursing, what support they have with TLC. and we talk about how quickly this progressed.
Road To Independence - 3-23-2020
March 23, 2020 15:48 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMargaret Coulter from Road To Independence is in studio. She was scheduled to come in and talk about Road To Independence's 4th annual fundraiser. This event generally raises over $15,000 and is essential for keeping the non-profit going. Sadly, because of Covid 19, RTI had to cancel this Saturday's event. We talk about finances, how they have had to tighten the belt straps, how Auroa Bakery is operating during this pandemic, ordering through Aurora, and much more.
Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - Covid 19 - 3-23-2020
March 23, 2020 15:32 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBLeigh Stocker from Summercrest uses Facebook Messenger to call in as she can not afford to getting sick. During this Covid 19 pandemic, Summercrest is closed to visitors. We talk about seniors feeling isolation, Summercrest being safe, if Covid 19 has changed how the addition project, and more.
Sullivan County Sheriff John Simonds - Covid 19 Update - 2-23-2020
March 23, 2020 12:54 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBSullivan County Sheriff John Simonds is in studio this morning discussing the Covid 19 pandemic, how the Country is taking steps to protect their workers, what services the Sheriff's Dept is not doing for the time being, the courts being shut down, people being responsible shoppers, remote learning for the school kids, and lots more.
Dr Brendan Minnihan - SAU 43 - COVID 19 Update - 3-20-2020
March 20, 2020 15:06 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDr Minnihan in studio from SAU 43 discussing where the school are at as of Friday morning at 8:20AM. We talked about the school staff and community coming together quickly this past week to get remote learning packages and lessons together and free lunch programs distributed. We talked about how the remote learning will go, what the school schedule is as of right now, but we do understand that things are changing very quickly, and that school calendar could be changed by the state at any mom...
Chief Wilmot - Newport - Covid 19 Update - 3-20-2020
March 20, 2020 13:56 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBChief Brent Wilmot of Newport discusses the latest with Covid 19, our local responses, warning of frauds that are happening right now, precautions, businesses and people stepping up, and lots more.
Harper Smith 3-20-2020
March 20, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBHarper Smith is in studio early talking about not having school this week, online learning, building Legos, and movies that make her cry.
PJ Lovely 3-19-2020
March 19, 2020 17:12 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWell, the Recreation Department's building is shut down, all programs and postponed or canceled, but PJ Lovely is in studio anyway. Despite all the closures, and uncertainties, PJ brings a positive attitude and is refocusing people to get outside and hike the Newport Town Forrest. He is starting up a plan for this next week to have a marked, easy hike for families to do (at a safe distance from others) through the Town Forrest. The hike will be marked and each week it will change. We tal...
Chief Mark Chase - Covid 19 Update - 3-19-2020
March 19, 2020 13:08 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBClaremont's Police Chief Mark Chase is in studio. We talk about how real the coronovirus is, how important social distancing is, checking in on senior citizens, staying away from those who are more likely compromised, grocery shopping, me having the conversation with Samara if something happens to her mom and me, we will all get through this if we follow the directions, and lots more.
Harper Smith - 3-18-2020
March 18, 2020 14:50 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBWell, the school buildings are closed, it's been a busy few days with Covid 19 discussions, and I needed to lighten things up. In between doing her online, at home learning work on the Chromebook, Harper came on the radio with me for 5 minutes to discuss Covid 19, her at home learning, and talked a little bit about phoenixes.
Town Of Newport Covid 19 Update - 3-18-2020
March 18, 2020 14:45 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBNewport Town Manager Hunter Reisberg & Newport Fire Chief Steve Yannuzzi are in studio discussing the town's response to Covid 19. Chief Yannuzzi is Newport's Emergency Management Director and Health Officer and is the point guy for Newport's coordination in response to this pandemic. We discuss requesting additional resources, working with regional public health networks, the speed that things are happening locally / regionally & nationally, preparedness that we all should do, town office...
Rep Steve smith - Covid 19 Update - 3-18-2020
March 18, 2020 14:25 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRepresentative Steve Smith of Charlestown is in studio talking about the State's response to the Coronavirus. We talk about going to the DMV, getting unemployment, the state & federal government going to suppression response urging people stay home, eviction halt in New Hampshire, trucking & shortages in stores, don't panic, and how we can make the situation better for ourselves & our community
Newport School Board - Covid 19 Update - 3-18-2020
March 18, 2020 12:07 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBFrom the Newport School Board, Linda Wadensten & Jenna Darling were in studio updating on the newest situation with Covid 19. We talk about the school buildings being closed, students getting Chrome Books, the free food program, Special Ed program, the school calendar, and more.
SAU #6 - Mike Tempesta - COVID 19 update - 3-17-2020
March 17, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBSuperintendent of schools for SAU 6, Mike Tempesta was in the studio this morning discussing the latest situation with COVID 19 and how Claremont and Unity are reacting. We discuss the plan of attack for the school, teachers and staff planning for at home learning, what students can expect, questions on athletics and the school calendar, food services for students, the school system working with the city, and much more.
Car Nutz Car Club 3-17-2020
March 17, 2020 12:14 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWayne, Ed and Wally are in studio as we deal with the pandemic. We discuss Covid 19, how we are prepping, taking care of ourselves, and give our take on the situation. We discuss how important it is to support our local businesses, be kind to people, and don't horde stuff. Eddie tells the story he heard about me getting punched, as I stood up for my wife. The story sounds lots better then what really happened.
Dr. Brendan Minnihan - SAU 43 - Covid 19 Newport Update - 3-16-2020
March 16, 2020 14:34 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBSAU #43 Superintendent Dr. Brendan Minnihan is in studio discussing the Covid 19 situation. Coming directly from a staff meeting this morning, Dr. Minnihan spoke about the latest situation with the Newport School District. Governor Sununu closed all public schools at a press conference Sunday until at least April 3rd. We spoke about what this means for students & staff, how online & at home learning will take place, how the school breakfast & lunch program will service it's population, th...
Ray Gagnon 3-16-2020
March 16, 2020 13:02 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBRay is in studio and it's Covid 19 all hour long. We talk about how this pandemic affects us locally, nationally, financially, physically and more. We talk closings of the schools, how restaurants will get by on St Patty's Day, and a ton more.
Derek Ferland - County Manager - Sullivan County - 3-13-2020
March 14, 2020 16:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBDerek Ferland, Sullivan County Manager, is in studio. The topic everyone is talking about, Covid 19, started our show. Derek talked about precautions the county is taking with the Nursing Home and the Jail to keep both places as safe as possible from Covid 19. We talk about the County's involvement with the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network. Also we discussed the sober housing project and the Nursing Home remodel project. Derek also talked about how important it is to suppor...
Turning Points Network - Jenn Ucci - 3-13-2020
March 14, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBFrom Turning Points Network, Jenn Ucci is in studio talking about TPN's Steppin' Up To End Violence 5k Run / Walk on Saturday May 2nd in Claremont. There is still time to sign up a team. Click this link. https://www.turningpointsnetwork.org/steppin-up Also, it was formally announced that I am an Honorary Chair of the 5K this year. We talked about how I view TPN, and why it's important to the community.
PJ Lovely 3-12-2020
March 14, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBPJ Lovely is in studio from the Newport Recreation Department. We talk Covid 19, boot camp, getting outside, Harper's wrestling experience this past weekend in Springfield, Newport High School Wrestling, line dancing at the Rec, AM Exercise class, and more.
Chief Brent Wilmont - 3-13-2020
March 14, 2020 14:39 - 27 minutes - 25 MBNewport Police Chief Brent Wilmont is in studio discussing Covid 19, Newport schools shutting down early Thursday due to Covid 19, the lock down drill at the High School Thursday, the stolen vehicle case in Newport this past week that ended with help from New London and Newbury PD, Brent congratulated incoming New London Chief Emily Cobb, and more
Lake Sunapee VNA - Cathy Raymond and Deb Mozden 3-11-2020
March 14, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBFrom the Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice, Cathy Raymond is in studio with her guest, Deb Mozden. Deb is with Turning Points Network, and is a past winner of the Women Who Make A Difference award. The 21st annual luncheon is taking place on Wednesday, May 13th at Colby Sawyer College's Wheeler Hall. Tickets are $40 per person. guest speaker is Joan Eckert, founder of Fat Hat Clothing in Quechee, Vermont. We talk about how women can make a difference, how the award was started, and lots more.