Steve Smith Podcast

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.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice - 11-9-23

It's Hospice Month, and from the Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, Jeana Newbern is here with Jen Abbott, RN, Clinical Outreach Liasion, as we talk about what Hospice is, Jen's role with the VNA, how hospice works, working with families during these times, what Jen loves about the job, a recap of the hospice event that happened earlier in the week and more.

Joe Osgood - 11-9-23

Joe Osgood is here, live, for one last time in studio this year.  Joe and Elaine will be heading to Florida soon and we will have to do the show over Zoom during the winter.  But the snowbird got to experience winter one time before he skips out of town, as it snowed last night.  We talk the travel, heading to Florida, his thoughts on being away, already having Thanksgiving and Christmas, Joe's thoughts on the Claremont election, different sayings, and more.

Car Nutz 11-7-23

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about riding a horse, seeing animals in cages, Wayne's MPG, Ed saying his truck was fine until Wayne drove it, and lots more.

Bill Limoges For Claremont City Council - 11-6-23

Current Claremont City Councilor Bill Limoges is here talking about his bid for re-election, what he is proud of with the City Council, making tough choices, why he ran for City Council, his wife's first ever vote as an American citizen and more.

Mike Huse For Claremont City Council - 11-3-23

Claremont citizen Mike Huse is in studio talking about his campaign for City Council in Claremont.  Mike discusses his view of the City Council, why he would like to replace the City Manager, his view forward, why he is running and more

Chief Alex Lee - 11-3-23

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the recent graffiti in Newport, no new updates on the bus damange from the week prior, turn your clocks back, Winter Parking Ban, and more.

Joe Osgood 11-2-23

Joe Osgood is here talking about the Claremont City Elections on 11/7.  Joe runs down who he would vote for, talks about Claremont Cares, discusses candidate Brian Zutter - who ended up calling in, and more.

Chief Brent Wilmot - 11-1-23

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about how things have been doing, Halloween in Claremont being a success, the Chief working the roads recently, being nationally accredited, why Brent is heading to Seattle next week, his favorite Starbucks coffee, and other stuff.

Car Nutz 10-31-23

Wayne and Ed are here as we have our Halloween edition of the radio show.  We talk about our favorite candy, do they get kids come to their house, Wayne tells his ghost stories, Ed has his own stories to tell, I tell my I don't use dowsing rods anymore, seeing psychics, plus we talk about them going to the flea market, boats and other stuff.  

Ray Gagnon 10-30-23

A day before Halloween, Ray Gagnon is here, looking skinnier than ever.  We talk about Ray's weightloss, Halloween on Tuesday, the Claremont city elections, the NH Democratic Primary and more.

Chief Alex Lee - 10-27-23

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the damage to the Newport school buses earlier in the week, what is known, how the public can help, and more.  We touch on the dadly mass shooting in Maine, NH police working with Maine, training with Homeland Security recently, plus both he and I attended the Dallas Brass Band's concert with Unity, Newport and Claremont students Tuesday night at the Claremont Opera House, the Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, what to do with unused o...

PJ Lovely 10-26-23

From the Newport Rec Dept, PJ is here as we talk about Newport Field Hockey, Middle School Field Hockey, fall sports for the rec are done, sign ups for Winter sports, line dancing, kids zone, Halloween, Community Center update and more.

Joe Osgood - 10-26-23

Joe is back in studio as we talk about driving on Chandlers Mills Road, headlights, animals, the terible shooting in Maine last night, Joe has a permit for his gun, Joe's take on the Claremont city elections and more.

Car Nutz 10-24-23

Wayne and Ed are here as we talk about the Newport school buses being damanged last night, Ed's phone not working, Wayne talks about the status of B&B Campers, we talk about the snowblower Wayne is interested in, and lots more.

Scott Blewitt - YouthCAN - 10-23-23

Prevention Coordinator for YouthCAN, Scott Blewitt is here as we talk about Red Ribbon Week, National Drug Take Back Day, how Screenagers went in Claremont, the Expo at Newport Middle / High School, and lots more.

Suzanne Boyton - Unity Elementary School 10-23-23

Music & Art Teacher at Unity Elementary School, Suzanne Boyton is here as we talk about the multi school music show at the Claremont Opera House on Tuesday October 24th starting at 6:30pm.  The Dallas Brass Band will be performing with the Unity Elementary School band, Newport Middle School Band, Claremont Middle School Band, as well as Newport and Stevens High School bands.  We talk about the show, what to expect, the show open to the public, and more.

Derek Ferland - Sullivan County Manager - 10-20-23

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland is here as we talk about how the nursing home project is going, discussion on trails in Sullivan County (hiking, snowmobiling, biking, etc), the Sugar River Region Destination Council, and more - plus I rib him on how the New England Patriots are doing this year.  

Chief Alex Lee - 10-20-23

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the 3 new hires at Newport PD, what training this past week looked like, and we talk with all 3 new officers & learn their backstory, why they wanted to become a police officer, thoughts so far, and more.

Chris Whiskey from Wailon - 10-20-23

Chris Whiskey from the band Wailon zoom's on as we talk about their classic country show at the Claremont Opera House Saturday night, the importance of real country music, what the music means to people, playing at the COH, and lots more.  Tickets are still available; but them at the Claremont Opera House box office or website.

PJ Lovely 10-19-23

Newport Rec Director PJ Lovely is here as we wind down Fall sports, talk Newport Field Hockey, recap the Walk-o Taco, had a Winter Carnival meeting this past week, talk about the Chili Walk during Twas Just Before Christmas, and more.

Joe Osgood - 10-19-23

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about his winter stay in Florida, going to see the space shuttles, landing a plane on ice, hydrogen cars, RFK Jr, learning math and more.

Town of Newport - Jim Burroughs and Paul Brown - 10-17-23

Newport Selectman Jim Burroughs and Interim Town Manager Paul Brown are here to talk about last night's Selectman meeting, update on Town Manager position, the upcoming closure of a local non-profit business in Newport, applying for grants, board positions that are open in Newport and more.

Car Nutz - 10-17-23

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Ed's wedding anniversary today, tips on being & staying married, remembering dates, bright headlights, the wide Main Street, the new dog wash, and lots more.

Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center - 10-16-23

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, Director Mr Eric Pery and representing the Director's Cabinet, student Gabe Merritt are here as we talk about the CTE Center, update on the renovation and new construction, how things are going this school year, the Expo happening at the school this Thusday and more.

Rob Thompson - Eagle Times - 10-13-23

Rob Thompson, Digital Content Creator of the Eagle Times and owner of Fourth Kind Films is here as we talk about Rob's work with the Eagle Times, bringing good news to people in the digital age, the old days of legacy media and how we all need to work together, different social media platforms, his company Fourth Kind Films, the Sunshine Initiative's food drive and much more