Steve Smith Podcast

PJ Lovely - 1-18-24

From the Newport Recreation Department, PJ Lovely is back after working on making a ton of ice for the ice rink this past week.  We talk about the rink and it's conditions, the upcoming Winter Carnival schedule, Woodstock theme for Winter Carnival, and more.  

Town Of Newport: Jim Burroughs & Paul Brown - 1-18-24

Newport Selectman Jim Buroughs and interim Town Manager Paul Brown are here as we talk about missing being on the radio these last few months, Town Manager search update, how the Selectman's meeting went Monday, the tow truck rotation, Dancing With The Newport Stars is next week, the Car Nutz Main Street cruise this summer, and more.

Dancing With The Newport Stars - Shannon & Steve - 1-18-24

Returning Star Shannon MacMichael is here with her Pro Steve Patten as we talk about the All-Star edition of Dancing With The Newport Stars, doing two different dances, how much fun they are having, Shannon's "bubble", and lots more.  The show is happening at the Newport Opera House stage on Jan 26th and 27th.  Buy your tickets at www.NewportOperaHouse.com.  

Dancing With The Newport Stars - Fran & Robert - 1-17-24

Our next couple in studio to talk about Dancing With the Newport Stars.  Fran Huot is back with her pro Robert Steele, as we talk about relearning their old dance, things feeling comfortable right away, what has been most fun about this new year, the Alumni dance, and lots moe.

Dancing With The Newport Stars - Ben & Renee - 1-17-24

Dancing With The Newport Stars is happening Friday and Saturday Jan 26 & 27th on the Opera House Stage.  This year is an All Star event.  Returning is Ben Holobowicz with his partner Renee Patten.  They are here talking about how the process has been, Ben might or might not be a good dancer, how much fun they have been having, and really....just a ton of other non-related stuff!  

Derek Ferland - Sullivan County Manager - 1-16-24

Sullivan County Mananger Derek Ferland is here talking about the Nursing Home Project, staying in budget, the Sullivan House, Discover Sugar River Region, the County budget and more.

Kevin Onnela -1-16-24

Kevin Onnela is here for the first time since Christmas as we catch up on life, how his health is doing, Dancing With The Newport Stars, the Iowa Cacusus, the southern border, Chief Wilmot, plowing, issue at Lempster Long Pond, and more stuff.

Car Nutz 1-16-24

Eddie and Wayne are here as I am still sick.  We talk about my sickness & sickness in general, Wayne wanting to sell his truck he is working on, Wayne looking to move, saving money on gas, supporting small town general stores, things you can't do anymore, and lots more.

Chief Alex Lee - 1-12-24

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here, but I am sick!  We get thru as much as I can do and talk about the snow storm, respecting the town highway crew, I reported a situation this past week on Main Street, Alex remembers Claremont Police Officer Colby Casey, and more.

PJ Lovely 1-11-24

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about the Community Center project, ice on the common, Winter Track, things happening at the Rec, rollerskating and more.

Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice - 1-11-24

From the Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice, Jeana Newbern is where with Anna Hinman, Quality Assurance Manager, as we talk about Anna's role with Lake Sunapee VNA, how to improve care, workin with the govt, how her background has helped her in this position, plus Improv for Caregivers is coming to Claremont and more.

Adam Howard - 1-10-24

Surprise guest, Adam Howard is back for the first time in a very long time.  We catch up on life, how his family is, being a dad, why he stopped coming on with me years ago, why Grantham wouldn't let him keep his work trucks at his house, tubing on Lempster Long Pond, and more.

Ray Gagnon 1-9-24

Ray Gagnon swings in and joins me as we talk about where they got the name of Montcalm, googling yourself, the dark web, looking like your sibbling, snow, the Presidential Primary, and more.

Car Nutz 1-9-24

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Eddie's frustrations, using an Alexa & them listening, Ed stops talking, Wayne's truck, the Town Common and more.

PJ Lovely 1-4-24

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is here as we talk about PJ's hike with two of his sons, reduced hours during the school break, Winter Track, new community center update and other stuff

Jenn Alford-Teaster - New London Hospital - 1-4-24

Jenn Alford-Teaster from New London Hospital and Newport Health Center is here as we talk about holiday stress, Blue Monday & seasonal depression, public health, and lots more.

Chief Brent Wilmot - 1-3-24

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about Brent having to leave Dancing With The Newport Stars, my applying to Survivor, how New Years went in Claremont, plus the Chief remembers retired Captain Colby Casey, who passed away a couple days ago.  Brent tells some Colby stories, he talks about Colby's dedication to the city of Claremont, what made him a great detective, and more.

Car Nutz 1-2-24

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about my driveway, the roads have been muddy, New Years, when to pump your septic tank and more.

Chief Alex Lee W/ Lt Vince Grieco of NH State Police Troupe C - 12-29-23

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee W/ Lt Vince Grieco of NH State Police Troupe C as we talk about the sober driving campaign involving State Police and local police, including Newport and Claremont.  We discuss the dangers of drinking and driving, what could happen, the open container law, what they are looking for, financial problems one may face if caught with a DUI and lots more.

First Night Claremont - Charlene Lovett - 12-29-23

From the Claremont Sugar River Rotary, Charlene Lovett is here as we talk about First Night in the city of Claremont, there is no snow so there will not be tubing at Arrowhead but they will have other events, what is happening at the Community Center, Maple Lanes and Opera House, why First Night is important to the community, what the Rotary Club does, and lots more.

Derek Tremblay - 12-27-23

Derek Tremblay is here as we talk about the Christmas break basketball tournaments, skiing, kids using their imagination, comedy, and lots more.

Christine Smith - 12-27-23

My wife Christine had the day off from work, so she came in and I put her on the podcast with me.  We talk about Christmas, me getting sick on rides, being the daughter of a police officer, watching TV shows, and lots of husband / wife stuff.

Car Nutz 12-26-23

Wayne and Ed are here the day after Christmas as we talk about Christmas parties, smoke alarms going off, New Years, what I have to do the rest of the day, Keene, and more.

Kevin Onnela - 12-22-23

Unexpectedly, Kevin Onnela came in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  We talk about how 5 years ago yesterday he died and was brought back to life, him being thankful for those who worked with him, how he is feeling now, also he and Debby had the flu recently, he gives his thoughts on the state of the country and more.

Chief Alex Lee - 12-22-23

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here after the busy and successful week the PD had.  Alex talked about the 4 person arrest this week for alleged crimes including graffiti, breaking windows Newport school busses, slashing tires at a Mazda dealership in Claremont and more.  We talk about the investigation, police work, technology, still looking for more tips and lots more about the case.  We also talk about the comfort dog, the huge local donation for the program, why it's needed and more.  A...

Olivia Lyons & Heidi North - 12-22-23

Olivia Lyons zooms on with us from England as she and Heidi North talk about the song she recorded at Abby Road, written by Heidi.  We discussed her getting the Golden Buzzer on Britan's Got Talent, how much fun recording the song was, the story of the song and more..

Claremont First Night - Charlene Lovett - 12-22-23

From the Claremont Sugar River Rotary Club, Charlene Lovett is here talking about First Night in Claremont on Dec 31st.  We go over all the activites at Arrowhead, the Community Center, Maple Lanes, and the Opera House.  Cost is $1 for a button.  

PJ Lovely - 12-21-23

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about the ground breaking of the new Community Center, update on Rec winter sports, Winter Track, the schedule at the Rec next week and more.

Derek Tremblay - 12-21-23

Derek Tremblay is here, headmaster of Mt Royal Academy and also a Goshen Selectman.  We talk about the school, religion, theology, town politics, local boards going into non-public sessions too much, Calvin Coolidge, political history, why I didn't run for Selectman again and more.

Sugar River Valley Region Technical Center - 12-21-23

We discuss what teachers are most excited about for the renovations with the CTE Center, being ready for Christmas, update on programs, the new admin assistant, and more.

Chief Brent Wilmot - 12-20-23

Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we catch up on life, talk about parenting, famous speaches he loves, social media, the arrest last week in Claremont involving a damaged police cruiser, and more.

Car Nutz 12-19-23

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about me sitting on a rock while on the radio (true story), hemlock is poison, the history of the Car Nutz, Christmas is almost here, and more.

PJ Lovely 12-14-23

PJ Lovely is here from Newport Rec Dept as we talk about what a giant success 'Twas Just Before Christmas 7 the Chilli Walk were on Satuday Dec 9th, Santa flying in, Nikki Haley at the Rec Center, progress on the new Community Center, update on Winter Sports, and more.

Heidi North - Faith River Church - Live Nativity - 12-13-23

From Faith River Church, Heidi North is here talking about the Living Nativity happening at Faith River Church on Sunday at 6pm, what the living nativity is & how it works, the music you will hear, Heidi working on the music of the Nativity, and lots more.

Car Nutz - 12-12-23

Wayne and Eddie are here as we recap last week's Toys For Tots toy drive, an additional donation came in which put our total to $8403.33, crashing our parent's vehicles, Eddie listening to his Dad, Wayne's old white car & what he would do at Christmas with it, and lots more.

Ray Gagnon - 12-11-23

Ray Gagnon is back as we talk about the Christmas spirit, making meat pie, Ray's photos on Facebook, Ray being away from politics, and much more.

Car Nutz 12-5-23

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about doing what you're supposed to do, my dishwasher issues, buying the warranty, cleaning the filer, toy drive starts Wednesday and more.

Chief Alex Lee with Lt Vince Grieco 12-1-23

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here with Lt Vince Grieco from Troup C of NH State Police.  We talk about Troup C working with local law enforcement in Sullivan and Cheshire Counties, how many towns don't have local police, employment with the State Police, specialties with NH State Police, Lt Grieco's opinion of the State Police campaign hat and more.

Jenn Alford-Teaster - New London Hospital - 11-30-23

It's been a long time since I had her in studio; it was great to welcome Jenn Alford-Teaster back here in her new role at New London Hospital and Newport Health Center as Program Manager - Communty Health.  We talk about what the Program Manager for Community Health does, working on the Community Needs Survey, how she plans on getting vital data, why this is important, working at both New London Hospital and Newport Health Center, and much more.

Car Nutz - 11-28-23

Wayne and Eddie are here as we recap Thanksgiving, getting bonuses, the ice storm of the late 90's, Ed needs to shut lights off on his truck to shut his truck off, the history of the Smiths, the Toy Drive is Dec 6-8, and much more

Ray Gagnon W/ Meghan Bolton 11-27-23

Ray Gagnon is here with Meghan Bolton, Youth and Family Nutritions Connection Manager for the UNH Coop Ext for Sullivan County.  We talk about the walking club Ray was part of, healthy eating for seniors, senior issues, Meghan working with the community and lots more.  Plus Ray and I talk about the Moody building, baby boomers, Ray's life now, Ray's birthday and more.

YouthCAN - Scott Blewitt - 11-22-23

Prevention Coordinator, Scott Blewitt from YouthCAN is here as we talk about recent compliance success in Newport and Claremont, getting youth involved at the schools, Thanksgiving and Holiday season drinking and more.

Car Nutz 11-21-23

Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center - Newport - 11-20-23

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Newport, Mr Perry is here with Gabe Merritt and Bryce Bahara as we talk about the upgrades to the CTE Center, what's new, Bryce in the buisness program, how Bryce turned $10,000 into over $2 million (in fake money) at school, and more.

Chief Brent Wilmot - 11-15-23

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about his trip out to Seattle, the Claremont PD being accredited, how the process worked, risk management, and more.

Car Nutz 11-14-23

Wayne and Eddie are here from the Car Nutz as we talk about the snow, Ed losing his cup, Joe & Eliane Osgood are in Florida, my wife Christine called in to wish me a happy birthday, animals around our houses, Wayne going for walks, and lots more.

Ray Gagnon 11-13-23

Ray is back in studio looking skinnier than ever!  He just keeps getting more and more slim.  We talk about the local Claremont elections, his Birthday coming up, President Trump came to Claremont, the wedding I went to last weekend and more.

Derek Ferland - Sullivan County Manager - 11-10-23

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland is here.  Though it's the Federally observed Veterans Day observance, Derek is here as we talk about cutting the trails in Claremont, the trail network and up coming Trail Council in the county, progress at the Sullivan County Nursing Home, training programs with the Nursing Home, leadership training and more.

Chief Alex Lee - 11-10-23

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about why he got hit in the face with a pie last week, the new grant the Newport Police received, Det Anderson's role with Newport PD, working with other agencies in the state on intelligence, being aware of scams, making donations, Newport PD looking for get a comfort dog, and more.

PJ Lovely 11-9-23

PJ Lovely is here from the Newport Recreation Department, as we got snow last night.  Yuck.  We look ahead to the ice rink on the common, Friday is the last day to sign up for winter rec sports, PJ is going to fill in for me to broadcast the Newport Football game this Saturday, we talk about Christmas gifts, and more.