Steve Smith Podcast

Derek Ferland, Sullivan County Manager, is here as we talk about Discover Sugar River Region, the Rail Trail Rendezvous, progress on the Nurisng Home, how far the County has gone in 8 years, and more.

Newport Fire Chief Steve Yannuzzi is here during Fire Prevention Week, as we talk about lithium batteries, state-wide fire ban, snoke detectors, the parade in Claremont, new Ambulance coming in December, and more.

Jeana Newbern is here from the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice as we talk about the Hospice event later this month, insurance deadlines, looking for volunteers, grief support and more.

Joe is here as we talk about water bottles, copper, radiant heat, county government, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about telephone poles, lightning, saftey, Ed's oak tree and lots more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the busy weekend in Newport with the 5K, Homecoming, Flea Market and more.  We discuss the Block Party last week, Newport's new K9, and what we should expect with the new police dog.

Charen Urban from Got Lunch Newport and Christy Schmidt from the Newport Food Pantry are here as we talk about the Weekend To Fight Hunger in Newport.  The Baklava Blowout 5K on 10/4 adn the Crop Walk on 10/5.  We talk about hunger and food insecurity in the Newport area, upgrades at the Food Pantry and lots more.

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is here as we catch up on fall sports, how things are going at the new Community Center, winter sports sign ups, how summer went, and more.  Sponsor: Sugar River Bank

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about the government shutdown, the Pentagon holding random polygraph tests, the block party in Newport last week, Goshen Old Home Day, the Rapture, and more.

Jody Underwood, with the non-profit Education Options (www.EdOpt.org) as we discussion different options for parents to educate their children in New Hampshire, what is a Charter School, can tax money be used to pay for Private Schools, how home school works, the education fair in Claremont next Monday and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about how great the Block Party was, a record turnout for the Car Nutz, Wayne's truck project, Ed's truck, cruine nights are done for the year, and lots more.

Sally Bernier, from the Richards Free Library, is here as we talk about the Hale Award, which is going to be given out this Saturday (10-4-25).  We discuss the award, how it's picked, who can win it, and more.  There are new hours at the library and the Book Festival was a giant hit, once again.

Derek Tremblay, from Mt Royal Academy, is here as we talk about Charlie Kirk, Christian Nationalists, the death penality, and lot of other stuff. 

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about his new truck, the Block Party, the drought, and lots of other stuff.

Sarah Locke zoom's on the radio from Locke's Promise, as we talk about Sarah's journey with MS, how MS affects different people, why New England is more prone to getting MS, what Locke's Promise does, how they can help people with MS, and more. 

Gail McWilliam Jellie is here to talk about the Sullivan County Farm Days, happening this Saturday and Sunday, all over the county.  There will be 13 different farms on this tour, open for all to visit.  We mention all the farms, what to expect, how the lack of rain has been, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Ed's new truck, Waynes truck project catching on fire, last night's cruise night, this Friday's Block Party, Ed (this time) went off on bikes and more.

From the Fort At No. 4, Allisa Bascom zoom's on to talk about the huge Revolutionary War weekend at the Fort, what to expect, who will win the battle, how the Fort operates and lots more.  for more details, click here:  https://www.fortat4.org/return-to-4

Jeana Newbern from the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice is here as we talk about the return of the Hospice Celebration Dinner, which will be held in Newport.  As well as the gear up for the Kearsarge Kids Christmas Program.  Plus Jeana is a first time Grandmother!  So we find out how her newest family addition is doing.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about the Claremont School District shutting down Bluff, Joe's aches and pains, going to a chiropractor, private education, speeding, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Wayne's truck project, the final cruise nights coming up, fall is coming fast, putting 2 stroke oil in your gas tank, what AI finds about both guys, and lots more.

Ray Gagnon is here as we talk about this beautiful weather, how dry things are, getting stuff done around the house, going to museums, how many states Ray has been in, unique road trip ideas, and lots more.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, Mr Eric Perry is here with Mason and Myleigha as we talk about the new school year, the ribbon cutting, how things are going in the (nearly) completed school, the directors cabinet, and lots more.

Mayor Dale Girard is here from the City of Claremont, as we talk about the Claremont School District, the role of City government with the school budget, and lots more

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland is here as we talk about the Nursing Home renovation, County land, the apple press, Discover Sugar River Region, and lots more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about scams, Det Beaudet going to Summercrest to talk scams, what to look out for and more. 

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about adopting a cow, the Claremont school situation, the shooting of Charlie Kirk and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the cruise night Monday night, the blueberry season, the drought, selling off hotrods, Ed kept getting trading in, Waynes truck project, and other stuff. 

Travis, Kasey, and Robin are here to talk about the Decamp 5K in Newport to benefit the Newport Senior Center / Sullivan County Meals on Wheels program.  We talk about how and why Decamp got involved, where the money goes, what the root s, and more. 

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about back to school, the new SRO cruiser looks great, events in town coming up, training and more.

Joe is here  as we talk about the Claremont school situation in length, bugets, policy and more.  Plus we talk about me jumping into the crazy pool (are dragons real?), the end times, and other stuff.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Wayne's truck project that he has been working on for years, Eddie's new vehicle purchase, Lake George car show this weekend, how last weekend's Block Party in Canaan was, and lots more.

From the Newport Police Dept, Kiera Knight and Cody Foster are here talking about the month long effort the PD will be doing for Pediatric Cancer Awareness.  We talk about how the idea came about, what the plans are, the boot drive, the new patch, plus we learn what both do for Newport Police and more.

PBoard of Director for Sullivan County Humaine Society, Chad Blodgett is here as we talk about the shelter, how to adopt a cat, what is needed, the fundraisers they are doing and lots more.

Derek Tramblay, headmaster of Mt Royal Academy, is here as we talk about making pizza, Derek picks on Rhode Island, my wife Christine (who is from Rhode Island) calls in to set the record straight, plus we talk about the horrible school shooting yesterday, have conversations you can't talk about these days, how school is looking this year and more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about aligators in Florida, cold weather in Florida, the Claremont school situation, and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about last night's cruise night, Wayne trying to wrap up his truck project that he has been working on for years, the Block Party in Canaan that the Car Nutz will be going to, and lots more.

Ray is here as we talk about the Claremont School District's money issues, Ray not paying as much attention to politics these days, diferent orders in Catholic life, Dept of Education in NH and more.

Charen Ubran, President of the Nepwort Rotary Club, is here as we talk about the Rotary's food drive happening now, the need for donations, where they are going to, the family event Tuesday night and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the Libary Art Center's Apple Pie Craft Fair / Richards Free Library's Book Festival, back to school, the police cruiser show and more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about the Claremont School District, the meeting last night, is the district out of money, what he learned watching the meeting, school funding, my idea for a regional school and lots more.  Plus we promo'ed the Claremont Senior Center Car Show. 

Wayne and Eddie are here as we recap last night's First Responders cruise night at Cory Patten's Auto and Truckworks.  We find out who won for the police and the fire, how many vehicles showed up and lots and lots more.  We also talk about putting sugar in a gas tank, pranking people, Wayne is looking to scale back in 2026 and more.