Steve Smith Podcast

Chief Mark Chase W/ Jeremy Clay - 3-11-2020

March 14, 2020 14:11 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase is in studio with the Assistant Director of the Department Of Public Works Jeremy Clay. We talk Covid 19, the departments of DPW, rebuilding dirt roads, posted roads in Claremont, class 6 roads, using old measurements, traffic circles, managing Washington Street, and lots more.

Rusty DeWees - The Logger - 3-11-2020

March 11, 2020 17:58 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Rusty DeWees "The Logger" called in to discuss his first ever show in Newport at the Newport Opera House this Saturday night. A mixture of comedy, music and stories, Rusty has been all over Vermont and New Hampshire for years. He explains what the audience should expect during his show, what ages attend his program, and lots more. Tickets are still available at the Opera House Box Office and online at www.newportoperahouse.com.

Gen Don Bolduc for US Senate - 3-10-2020

March 10, 2020 19:17 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Gen Don Bolduc, Republican candidate for US Senate, was in studio today as he traveled through Newport. The General spoke about getting the federal government out of the way of the American people, how his 36 year career in the military serves him well in being a US Senator, thoughts on education in America, his thoughts on Covid 19 & how his work with Ebola gives him unique insight on the coronovirus, his thoughts on the TSA, how the government should privatize certain aspects, how his dog...

Burt Spaulding - 3-10-2020

March 10, 2020 18:49 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

No Kevin Onnela this week (he is on vacation with his motorcycle), so Burt Spaulding came in to pinch hit. Burt talks about him losing over 20 pounds for medical reasons, how life is now the he eats healthy, and how he couldn't do it without his wife. We talk voting today, the school budget, his thoughts on the school vote and more. Plus we talk Covid 19, the government's response, and Burt's take on it all.

Car Nutz 3-10-2020

March 10, 2020 18:33 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

The Car Nutz are in studio, Wally, Eddie and Wayne talk about the nice weather, going on a cruise, Covid 19, Eddie's truck spraying anti-freeze, Ed working on his rat rod's paint job, Wayne's new hotrod truck project, my car getting into an accident yesterday, dousing and other paranormal stuff and lots more.

Jenn Alford-Teaster 3-9-2020

March 09, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Jenn Alford-Teaster is in studio talking about Super Tuesday, how people get their information, political culture in America, my guilt complex, and lots more.

Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - 3-9-2020

March 09, 2020 15:50 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Leigh Stocker from Summercrest is in studio talking about the expansion project, Leigh's new office, events happening at Summercrest, and more.

Ray Gagnon 3-9-2020

March 09, 2020 12:12 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Ray is in studio after Super Tuesday last week, We talk about Biden Vs Sanders, how Biden is doing, Ray says the Democrats got it right, the coronovirus, Trump and the economy, and lots more.

Jenn Alford-Teaster 2-10-2020

February 10, 2020 15:33 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Jenn Alford-Teaster is in the studio promoting the NH Primary tomorrow. We talk about why she endorsed Elizabeth Warren, the campaign event Sunday in Newport, her thoughts on Trump, my take Vs Jenn's take on Trump overseas, and lots more.

Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - 2-10-2020

February 10, 2020 15:29 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Leigh Stocker from Summercrest was in studio talking about Vern Violette's Citizen Of The Year award last week. We talk about Vern, his accomplishments, involvement in the community and more. Summercrest is a sponsor of the the Winter Carnival Queens Pageant this Friday and Leigh talks about her involvement, holding the interviews at Summercrest and more. She also spoke about the renovation project and more

Ray Gagnon 2-10-2020

February 10, 2020 13:17 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Ray Gagnon is in studio talking about the NH Primary tomorrow. Ray went to Manchester this past weekend and talked about all the politics down there. Ray discussed the Democratic Debate Friday night, his take on it all, and how everyone did. We talked NH Primary for the majority of the show.

Bill Weld For President 2-7-2020

February 07, 2020 20:15 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Former Governor of Massachusetts, Bill Weld is in studio. Weld is running against President Trump in the New Hampshire Primary, Tuesday February 11th. He speaks about why he is running, what qualifications he has for the Oval Office, how the campaign has been going, what he learned as Governor of Massachusetts, thoughts on America's energy, and lots more. Learn more about Gov Weld at www.weld2020.org

Lt Charles Rataj 2-7-2020

February 07, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Lt Charles Rataj from the Newport Police Dept is in studio talking about the icy conditions on the road today, Newport Winter Carnival next week, the Rotary's pancake breakfast, Winter Carnival parade, dinner at the Old Courthouse and lots more. It's been a slow week thankfully in Newport for the first week after Chief Burrough's retirement.

PJ Lovely 2-6-2020

February 07, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

PJ Lovely from the Newport Recreation Department is in studio talking about his son Gavin graduating from the US Marine Corp, the family trip down south (and back) to see him graduate, and what Gavin's plans are next. We look ahead to next week and the 104th Newport Winter Carnival. We talk about various different Winter Carnival events, the status of the ice rink, Plan B (or plan C), weather issues we may face and more. Plus we recapped the wrestling event that happened at the Newport Opera...

Chief Mark Chase with Amy King 2-6-2020

February 07, 2020 14:23 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase is back in studio and brought with him a volunteer for the Claremont Opera House, Amy King. Amy talks about the Claremont Opera House, membership, different shows in house, her love of the arts, how important the arts are to a community, some history of the Opera House and more.

Burt Spaulding 2-4-2020

February 04, 2020 14:53 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Newport resident Burt Spualding was in studio talking about the school deliberative session that took place in Newport on Saturday February 1. Burt walked us through the meeting, the amendments, and how much money was removed from the budget. We talked about tax impact, and what the school board now has to do to move forward. He compared the school and town budgest, through his eyes at the budget advisory committee. We also talked about the impeachment process of President Trump, the NH Prim...

Car Nutz 2-4-2020

February 04, 2020 14:48 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Wayne, Wally and Eddie are in studio talking about not doing a float for the Winter Carnival Parade, will they bring their hot rods out in the Parade, Wayne's truck project, getting bugs off your windshield, Wayne thanks retiring police chief Jim Burroughs, the history of the Car Nutz, going on cruises and much more.

Jay Lucas & Frank Gaffney 2-3-2020

February 03, 2020 15:26 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Jay Lucas & Frank Gaffney from the Committee for Present Danger China call in regarding China and our security policy. They discuss how this impacts our economy and national security. Both men encourage NH voters to ask all representatives running for President in the NH Primary what their views are on China.

Ray Gagnon 2-3-2020

February 03, 2020 15:03 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Ray Gagnon is in studio talking about last night's Super Bowl, which he watched very little. We talked the game, halftime show, controversy at the game, and how my wife and I disagree on the halftime show. Trump made an erroneous tweet after the game, and we discussed where Kansas City actually is located. Ray talked the Iowa Caucus, Primary next week, going to Manchester this weekend for the political fun, and lots more.

Chief Burroughs' Last Day - 1-31-2020

January 31, 2020 13:48 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

This is the final time we will have Chief Burroughs on as Newport's Police Chief. Burroughs is retiring today, and came in on the radio for one final segment. We brought in lots of special guests to wish him well on his final show, including Sunapee's Chief David Cahill, Claremont Chief Mark Chase, newly announce Chief of Newport - Brent Wilmont, Newport Lt Craig Robertson, from the NH State Police - Jason Almstrom, Sheriff John Simonds, former Newport Police Chief David Hoyt and from Ruge...

Scott Blewitt - New London and Sunapee Rec Deptartments

January 31, 2020 12:15 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Scott Blewitt from both the New London and Sunapee Rec Departments. We talk New London Winter Carnival, dinner with Jack Frost, all the actives and more. Plus we talk about both town's ice rink, and how well the liner works. Scott talks about upcoming events in the area, his girls growing up and more. Plus we had a lively music discussion, including his thoughts on Aerosmith Vs Joey Kramer

Chief Mark Chase & Victor St.Pierre 1-30-2020

January 30, 2020 13:37 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase & Director of Public Works Victor St.Pierre are in the studio talking about the Public Works Department. We learn about Claremont's water source, solar and water energy projects, the water pipes in Claremont, lead removal, old wooden water pipes, are there any pieces of the old trolley lines still burred in our roads, the possible Pleasant Street project, energy savings, and much more.

Kevin Onnela with Burt Spaulding 1-28-2020

January 28, 2020 16:27 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Kevin Onnela is in studio and we talk about what a great show Dancing With The Stars was this past weekend. We welcomed Burt Spaulding on the program and I talked about the Goshen Select Board meeting that I attended last night. I explained the situation how Goshen got to where it is at, and that the town signed a deal with Golden Cross. We discussed how the meeting went down and how me watching Burt in meeting helped me assert my legal rights. Burt talked about the Newport School deliberati...

Car Nutz Car Club - 1-28-2020

January 28, 2020 16:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Wayne, Eddie and Wally are on today. This is Wally's first time being on the radio for a while now. It's always great to have him on. His cancer is doing well and is healthy. We talk about the Barrett Jackson auction on TV, Wally's love of 55 Chevys, what to use when you polish metals, (not) building a float for Winter Carnival, and much more

Leigh Stocker - Summercrest - 1-27-2020

January 28, 2020 15:54 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Leigh Stocker is in studio. I thank her and Summercrest for their sponsorship of Dancing With The Newport Stars. We talk about the show that happened this past weekend, Leigh's dancing days, and more. The construction project continues and Summercrest is still looking to book their availability upcoming. We talked finances, how their latest show went, and much more.

Ray Gagnon 1-27-2020

January 28, 2020 15:48 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

Ray is in studio talking about the sober housing project in Claremont, little kids watching TV, ideas for fixing our area's SAU systems, CAM AM changing ownership, schools starting before or after Labor Day, campaigns these days vs the old days, the NH Primary, and more.

Derek Ferland with Dave Berry 1-24-2020

January 25, 2020 15:45 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland is back in studio after Thursday night's information session regarding the sober housing project in Claremont. In with Derek is Dave Berry, Superintendent of the House of Corrections. Dave talks about the Trails program, how the program works, why this saves tax payers money, the alarming statistic regarding how many are in the house of corrections due to drug related charges, and lots more

Chief Burroughs 1-24-2020

January 25, 2020 15:38 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

This is the Chief's second to last week on the radio, as he is officially retiring next Friday. Chief Burroughs talks about his leaving, who is the interim Chief for Newport, WCNL's time slot moving forward and more. I ask him about Merrimack's Sheriff getting pulled over for DUI and if he should step down.

Meg Cowan - Newport Opera House Association - 1-24-2020

January 24, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

Meg Cowan from the Newport Opera House Association is in studio talking about Dancing With The Newport Stars two shows, tonight and tomorrow. It's going to be a fantastic show, with lots of surprises and fun. Tickets are still on sale and you can call the Opera House or Petal Patch to order your tickets. We also talk about a couple of the other programs coming up with the Opera House, including their dance next weekend and Winter Carnival involvement.

PJ Lovely 1-23-2020

January 23, 2020 15:17 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

PJ Lovely is in studio talking about the ice hut and how the weather is melting the newly created ice on the Common. We talk Winter Carnival, Dancing with the Stars, his son Gavin, and other Rec stuff. My wife Christine popped in and we chatted also.

Matt Matern for President 2020 - 1-23-2020

January 23, 2020 14:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Republican Matt Matern calls in to discuss his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President. He points to President Trump's growth of debt as one example as a non-Republican trade. Matt chimed in on the impeachment process and if he would or wouldn't like to see witnesses. He will return to NH later today and have an event in Bedford on Friday.

Chief Mark Chase and Mark Brislin 1-23-2020

January 23, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase is in studio with Claremont Parks and Rec Director Mark Brislin. We talk about the community center, what it offers, who uses it, how busy it is, being an emergency center, the Parks in Claremont, partnerships between Parks & Rec and the Claremont PD and much more. Chief Chase discussed the pedestrian hit this past week in front of Rite Aid, a fugitive possibly in the Claremont area, and what you should do if you see something.

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland - 1-23-2020

January 23, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland is in studio talking about the Sober Housing Project meeting tonight in Claremont. There will be a few different ways for people to see the meeting, in person, online and on facebook. We talked the Nursing Home project and also how the adult education classes are coming, as they just started up this week.

Kevin Onnela 1-21-2020

January 22, 2020 13:03 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Kevin Onnela is back in studio talking about the top 10 husband qualities that we discussed last week, the 5 Love Languages and more. Kevin needs new clothes for Dancing With The Newport Stars, his class reunion is happening this year, Debby lays out his clean clothes, a man saved his son from a rabid coyote, the Onnelas will be going to Florida next week, Hillary Clinton Vs Bernie Sanders, and much more.

Car Nutz 1-21-2020

January 21, 2020 13:17 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Wayne and Eddie are in studio talking about the water pipe break at Newport High School and their not being school. Wayne talks about his new truck project, where it came from, where it's at, and how he making progress. We talk hot rods and more

Chief Burroughs 1-17-2020

January 20, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Chief Burrough's time is quickly coming to the end. We talk about his retirement, learn what police department he will be working for once he retires, where else he will be working, the hiring process of a new Chief, memories of his very first day as a police officer and more.

PJ Lovely 1-16-2020

January 16, 2020 15:05 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

PJ Lovely from the Newprot Rec Dept is in studio talking about the snow, the ice rink, plowing the common, wrestling, high school football, winter carnival, music trivia, and more.

Mr Sleboggan Bill Herrick 1-16-2020

January 16, 2020 14:02 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Mr Sleboggan , Bill Herrick, is in studio talking about World Snow Day this Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Arrowhead in Claremont. There will be 50% off discounts for children 4-14 years old for tubing, skiing and snowboarding. Slebogganing and ice skating will be free. 10a - 4p. Plus there will be prizes, raffle items, Sleboggan train rides, Sleboggan cross races and perhaps a new world Sleboggan speed record will be set.

Chief Mark Chase and Chief Bryan Burr - 1-16-20

January 16, 2020 13:54 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Claremont's police chief Mark Chase and fire chief Bryan Burr were in studio talking about the snow storm hitting us while we broadcast, driving on the roads, and being safe. Chief Burr talks about his roll as fire chief and also as the manager of the airport in Claremont. We talk airport upgrades, how busy the airport is, and more. With the fire department doing the free fire detector program, we talk importance of fire detectors, when to replace, and the astonishing number of fires in Clar...

Kevin Onnela Part 2 1-14-2020

January 14, 2020 15:17 - 1 hour - 30.7 MB

Kevin Onnela is still here talking about the Red Flag Laws, NFL football, 10 signs that you hit the jackpot with your husband, I complain about the NH Libertarian party's nomination for President, and lots more.

Kevin Onnela W/ Donna Mahair 1-14-2020

January 14, 2020 13:59 - 21 minutes - 9.96 MB

Kevin Onnela is in studio with Donna Mahair from the Newport Chamber of Commerce. We talk about Dancing With The Newport Stars happening next week. We talk about the show, where the money goes, how dancing is going and more.

Car Nutz 1-14-20

January 14, 2020 13:08 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MB

Wayne and Eddie are in studio talking about the black ice on the roads, Winter Carnival, last weekend's warm weather, the car club, and more.

Ray Gagnon 1-13-20

January 13, 2020 13:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Ray is in studio talking about things that are copy written, 23AndMe selling your DNA data, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry leaving the monarchy in England and more

Chief Burroughs 1-10-20

January 10, 2020 14:04 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Newport police chief Jim Burroughs is in studio recapping yesterday's deadly pedestrian accident on Sunapee Street in Newport. We talk about the accident, what law enforcement is in need of for local information, a warning to all about larger trucks and more. We also talk about the local campaign for terrorist training, see something / say something, and more. Plus we commiserate about the terrible NFL football weekend.

Lake Sunapee VNA -19-2020

January 09, 2020 14:39 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Jeana Newbern and Melinda Palmer are in studio from the Lake Sunapee Region VNA & hospice. Melinda talks about her roll at Business Manager and how her past nursing experience helps her with her position today. We discuss insurance issues, what every patient should know about insurance, switching insurance and more. Jeana talks about upcoming events with the VNA.

Chief Mark Chase and Ed Morris - 1-9-2020

January 09, 2020 14:35 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Claremont Police Chief Mark Chase is in studio with Claremont City Manager Ed Morris. This is Ed's first time on the radio with me. We welcome him to the radio and area, as he has been City Manager for 4 months in Claremont. We talk the Main Street building project, discussions on Pleasant Street's revamp, the roll of Govt in regards to business coming to town, police warnings about fraud, how New Years went in Claremont, new terminal coming to the Airport, the Speakeasy event at the Opera H...

Kevin Onnela 1-7-20

January 09, 2020 13:50 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Kevin Onnela is in studio and we learn new words for fat and stupid, just to make us much smarter. We talk about how the Bills loss hurt me and being a Bills fan is hard. We talk about Kevin going to see the movie Richard Jewell, the Golden Globes this past week, Iran, learning on the job Vs learning at school, Kevin's punishment as a kid, and much more

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