Steve Smith Podcast

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about what direction their bed faces in their bedroom, Ed looking at new trucks because it's fun to look, 4 wheel drive, sticking to the script, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, Mr Eric Perry is here with student Carson Almstrom.  Carson talks about the Forestry program, his favorite parts, tree identification, making maple sugar, entering competitions, what he wants to do after he graduates, and lots more.

Christy Schmidt from the Newport Food Pantry and Jordan Noe from The Elms Restaurant in New London are here as we talk about Thursday's Child at The Elms.  This is the Elm's way of giving back to the community.  We learn about how the stats were in 2025 for the Food Pantry, the growth forecast and lots more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee  is here as we talk about the season, how many calls for service the PD gets each year, new crimes, crypto, and more.

Kate Kirkwood zooms on the radio as we talk about the Sullivan County Lead Abatement program, the dangers of lead poison for children and adults, how large / small lead can be to poison someone, how the program works and lots more.

PJ Lovely is here (sponsored by Sugar River Bank) as we talk about how busy the Community Center is, the status of ice on the common, why there is no ice this year, skating up at the golf club, and lots more.

Jeana Newbern is here from the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice as we talk about the Thriving Through the Ages series happening in Wilmot.  This is a great series that you can attend one or all of the weeks. 

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the weather(snow and ice), Eddie's knowledge of the Newport roads, towns that have police, working on Wayne's grandson's truck and more.

From the Claremont Police Dept, DJ O'Sullivan and Richard Bell are here as we talk about the K9 division, the new dog in Claremont, the differences between the two police dogs, all the training, and so much more. 

From the Claremont Sugar River Rotary, Charlene Lovett is here as we talk about Claremont's First Night celebration 12/31.  We discuss what's happening, the costs, food options, who can attend and more.  Plus we learn about exciting updates on the Rotary club and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about yesterday's storm, how slippery it is outside, growing a beard, Christmas, the truck Wayne's grandson bought and more.

Derek Tremblay is here from Mt Royal Academy.  We discuss lots of theology like "are people good or bad?" and "what happens when you die?"  We talk the bible, Christmas and more.

Kevin Onnela popped in to say hi, as it's an actual slow week for him with work.  We talk about what he has been up to, haulin' dumpsters, his daughter Korrie came in to visit, Derek Tremblay got here, we learn Kevin's IQ, he wears the same clothes, and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Christmas coming up, Ed got a new case for his phone, Wayne car projects, Hoy Hill in Newport being closed during storms, Wayne putting in a new engine in his Waynebuilt, and more.

Ray Gagnon is here all excited for Christmas, as we talk about his plans, shopping, the grandkids, how beautiful this area is, and lots more.

Maggie Monroe-Cassel, pastor at First Congregational Church in Claremont, zooms on the radio as we talk about the Northern Borders grant for $1,000,000 the church and the Well Colabrative were awarded, how this money will be used, the purpose of the Well, upgrades expected at the church and much more.

Eddie and Wayne are here as we talk about the Christmas Light Parade / Twas Just Before Christmas this past weekend in Newport, building these old buildings, using a helicopter to put the weathervane on the Opera House, and lots more. 

 Paige Beauchemin (D-Nashua) Congressional candidate zooms in on the radio as we talk about her campaign to US Congress, why she is entering the Primary verus and incumbent Democrat, being anti-establishment, support or disdain from other Democrats, her background, and lots more. 

Mr Perry is here with Mason, Connie and Niko as we talk about the Education Behavioral Sciences, Engineering and Business programs, updates on the CTE center, pick on Mason some and more.

Derek Ferland is here, County Manager of Sullivan County, as we talk about snowmobiling in the area, Discover Sugar River Region, the nursing home project, and lots more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about Twas Just Before Christmas / Chili Walk on Saturday, the ordiments with an officer Saturday morning, lots of accidents in Newport recently, the fatal accident last week and more.

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about the Twas Just Before Christmas / Chili Walk event happening on Saturday 12/13, the winter season at the new Community Center, and more

Jeana Newbern from Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice is here as we talk about their Christmas gift program, the good day respite program, Christmas shopping and more.

in his first time on the radio, Chuck Hodgdon is here as we talk about his long journey. Years ago, Chuck suffered, what he was told was a stroke, and lost use of his legs.  In a wheelchair for 8 years, he battled his own personal demons.  He and his wife moved to Florida and his hardships followed him until a spiritual breakthrough that led him to Christ and out of the wheelchair.  Chuck tells his story, and thanks the people of Newport who helped him along the way.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the Christmas Light Parade happening at Twas Just Before Christmast (Saturday in Newport), the car Wayne didn't get to buy, how cold it is out, and lots more.

Amy and John Colemen are here to talk about their cat sanctuary The Bees Knees in Newport.  We learn how many cats they have, what age group they focus on, how they afford all those cats, how they got into this, and lots more.

Ray Gagnon is here as we talk about Christmas season, buying newspapers, going on road trips, Ray doesn't follow the news much these days, and other stuff.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the storm coming, the school buses, building a house in a bank, Wayne needs more sotrage, stone walls, the Chirstmas light parade, and more.

(posting late)  Derek Tremblay is here form Mt Royal Academy as we talk Thanksgiving, his door project, Hampton Beach renovations & back in the day, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about accents, a hill gouger, hood ordiments, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about how things are going at the new Community Center, winter sports, Thanksgiving hours, the Chili Cookoff is going to be huge, Winter Carnival is coming up, and lots more.

Jenn Millard from mainelove, a canned water company, zoom's on as we talk about her canned water company, the formation of the company, how mainelove uses beer breweries, when they are not brewing beer, to can their water, the different flavors, how clean the water in Maine is (and why), expansion of the company into New Hampshire, and lots more. 

Eddie and Wayne are here as we talk about getting parts at the store, Wayne won't buy a Dodge, both guys trying to each other into...or out of....buying different vehicles, what do they look like, and lots more.

For her 47th birthday, my wife Christine is in studio talking birthday, getting older, growing up in Rhode Island, her new hobby, and more.

From the SRVRTC in Newport, Mr Eric Perry and Mrs Kristie Howe are here as we talk about Workforce Wednesday, skills needed for the workforce, how busy things have been for the students, teachers and bus drivers, a look back at the Veterans Day celebration and Trunk or Treat, Winter Carnival Queens Pageant, and more.

Executive Director of the Newport Opera House Association, Laura Kessler is here as we talk about the Glenn Miller Orchestra returning to the Opera House stage on Sunday November 23rd.  This will be the 3rd year in a row they have come to Newport.  We talk about the history of Glenn Miller, how his music is timeless, what one would expect, dancing is encouraged, and more.  Plus we discuss Laura's history, the Newport Opera House Association, and more.

From the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice, Jeana Newbern and Jim Culhane, President & CEO, are here as we talk about the insurance exchange being open, changes in insurance in New Hampshire this year, paying attention & doing your research in regard to what plan to buy, the Day of Rememberance and more.

Joe Osgood is here, one final time before he heads to Florida.  We talk about his travel, the fillabuster, teh US budget, and lots more.

State Representative adn Dep Speaker of the House Steve Smith is here has we talk about how things are going in Concord, the movement to do away with car inspections in New Hampshire, laws for what is on the road, other laws being proposed in NH for next year, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Wayne's truck(s), now is a good time to buy a hot rod, Ed isn't buying a boat right now, marketplace, my generator and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the Move Over Law, how State Police get speeders from the airplane, parking tickets, and more.

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about how busy things are at the new Community Center, events coming up, the status of sports in Newport, is PJ worried if Newport will continue to have football and more.