Steve Smith Podcast

Thank you to our sponsor LaValley Building Supply, Shannon MacMichael is here from the Newport Chamber of Commerce as we talk about the Rail Trail meeting last week, homecoming, the flagfootball game, Block Party recap, Paul Brown (Chamber President) came in as well to talk more Chamber stuff, the depot building and more.

Candidate for NH Senate, David Trumble, is in studio as we talk about how his campaign is going, the Newport Block Party, funding education in New Hampshire, solar power, affordability issues in the state, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the Goshen Old Home Day event last weekend, Friday's Block Party, Ed working on his Jeep & it's motor, Wayne MAYBE finding a hood for his Luv truck, and more.

It's been a very busy week for the Newport Police Department. Chief Lee is here as we talk about the federal indictment in a child sex abuse case, the prostitution business in town, and the shooting in Newport. Chief Lee goes into as much detail about these cases as he can, working with Homeland Security, getting help from other departments in the area, and more

Charen Urban (Got Lunch Newport) and Christy Schmidt (Newport Food Pantry) are here as we talk about hunger in the Newport area, the Crop Walk on Oct 4, the Baklava 5K Oct 5, how the proceeds help combat hunger, where the food comes from, the Block Party tonight, and lots more.

Derek Tremblay from Mt Royal Academy is here as we talk about broken bones, high school sports, the NHIAA, rugby, Mt Royal's play this December, and lots more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about his corn truck driving this fall, thoughts on politics, Masterclass, Joe's miracle from God, and more. 

Brought to you bye LaValley Building Supply, Shannon Mac Michael is here from the Newport Chamber of Commerce as we talk about the busy week we had and are having.  We talk Ella Casey Golf tournament last week, the emotional Run For The Fallen event, up coming Business After hours, up coming Block Party and so much more.

Jim Creighton, Candidate for NH Senate, is here in studio as we talk about his past military career, running for NH Senate, ways to make New Hampshire more affordable, his campaign, what he learned being in the NH House, and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the insane fuel prices all over the country, Ed's Jeep Willys, last night's cruise night, the upcoming Block Party, and lots more

Sally Bernier from the Richards Free Library is here as we recap how great the Book Festival went in August, success with Summer Reading, the Hale Award is a few weeks away, upcoming programs at the Library and more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about Corbin Park, the Elk that got out years ago, politics, Sullivan County, things Joe is proud of in Sullivan County, is Joe the bad guy in some people's eyes? 

Shannon MacMichael from the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is here as we talk about the very busy next couple weeks.  The Ella Casey Golf tournament is happening on Thursday Sept 17th, the Run for the Fallen is Sept 20th, Block Party is Sept 25th, plus Bells Across America is happening Sept 17th also.  We talk about all of these events.  This podcast is sponsored by LaValley Building Supply. 

Travis and Kacey are here from DeCamp Waste Services to talk about their 2nd annual Through The Decades 5K in Newport, on Saturday September 26th, starting at 10am.  This year's proceeds benefit the Sugar River Valley FFA and their trip to Nationals.  From the FFA, Calla Boardman and Hanna Gardner join as as well as we talk about the 5K, what is the FFa, what they are doing at Nationals for competitions, the FFA kids working their tails off to raise money for this trip, how the 5K works, what the route is, and lots more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the water lines in town, my wife's car is returned, a shout out to Key Chevy in Newport, last night's cruise nights, the bonus cruise nights this fall, and more.

Lionel Chute - Director Of Natural Resources for Sullivan County - is here as we talk about the Food Hub coming to Unity next spring, what the Hub is, food processing and more.  We discuss all the land the county has, how it obtained it years ago, the history of the County Farm, plus the new parking lot for snowmobilers, use of the land, tress in NH that may soon go away, the global warning of El Nino and more.

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Newport Fire Chief Steve Yannuzzi is here as we talk about 9/11, where he was that day 25 years ago, going to Ground Zero, the importance of mental health, don't be macho....talk to someone, and more.

Jeana Newbern is here from the Lake Sunapee Region VNA with Adrea Patrick-Baudet, new Chief Executive Officer, as we talk about Andrea's new role at the VNA, her history in Hospice, the team she has joined, working in a such a great organization , events coming up with the VNA and lots more.

Joe Osgood is here as we recap this past week's Primary, look at where the voting went, what both parties can learn from this, how Joe did and more.  We talk about how the Crusin' Cow truck is running, and give final thoughts to an AI driven facebook posts from last week. 

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about the high price of gas, why is diesel is so expensive, high school sports, and other stuff.

Ron Rule, candidate for State Representative, is here as we talk about his business background, how he worked his way up from IT to CEO of As Seen On TV, affordable housing in New Hampshire, funding education, Special Education needs to be re-looked at, data centers in New Hampshire, energy costs in the state, and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the primary next week, election of different officers, some towns elect their Police Chief, today is the deadline to apply for Newport Police Chief, and lots more.

Derek Tremblay from Mt Royal Academy is here as we talk about back to school, the teacher's week, "the medium is the message", teens driving, and lots more.

Republican Candidate for State Representative Jon Stone is here as we talk about his past voting record as a State Rep, gun laws, school funding, lowering property taxes, Jon saying how he feels about things, what he enjoyed about being a Representative, and much more

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about him fixing up the Cruisin' Cow truck, going on CCTV as he runs for County Commissioner again, setting the record straight, AI artwork attacks on him on social media, and more

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about things happening in Claremont, 9/11 and Covid-19 changes in society discussion, and then the Chief talks about the homeless situation in Claremont, what they are dealing with, what the laws say, the priority of response, and lots more.

Sponsored by LaValley Building Supply, Shannon MacMichael is here from the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce as we talk about back to school, the last 2 Concerts on the Common this year, how Saturday night's concert went, the Run for The Fallen in a couple weeks, the Golf tourney is coming soon, Block Party at the end of the month and lots more.

Candidates for NH State House, John Cloutier, Chris Cogswell & Lisa Gosslin, are here as we talk about why Chris and Lisa are running, how long John has been a Rep, school funding, affordable housing, property taxes and more.

Wayne and Ed are here and both are tired.  Wayne talks about the two great cruises he was part of this week (at the Chevy dealership in Newport and at Poor House BBQ in Canaan.)  Eddie talks about going to bed at 2AM this morning and waking up at 6, driving late at night, and more.  And we talk about some other stuff too...you never know what we are going to talk about.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about Apple Pie Craft Fair, Communication Specialist Buddy Russell saving someone's life and being commended at the latest Selectmen's meeting, the grant the PD is getting to test narcotics and more. 

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about the controversy at Claremont Motorsports Park in Claremont, the discussion at City Council, Joe's take on a couple councilor's bias, opportunities for Claremont to prosper with the race track, race track laws being discussed, the Car Show at the track on Saturday and more. 

Shannon MacMichael, Executive Director of the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, is here as we talk about her trip to Cooperstown, NY, Concerts on the Common, upcoming events and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about last night's cruise night, the cruise's Friday (at Key Chevy) and Saturday (The Poor House BBQ in Canaan), Eddie going with his friend Joe to trade for a truck, Waynes yellow truck hasn't been sold yet, and lots more.

Dr Larry Schissel is here, first time candidate for State Representative.  We talk about his medical background, interest in politics, thoughtfully entering political discussions, property tax relief and fair taxation, primary healthcare access, marijuana legalization in New Hampshire, plus his retirement hobbies, singing in the gospel choir and more.

Sally Bernier from the Richards Free Library is here as we talk about the Book Festival, how the book sale works, Books and Brews tonight, the cookie walk, the Friends of Richards Free Library, the Apple Pie Crafts Fair, and so much more.

Rob Thompson from 4th Kind Films is here as we talk about the release of his specially created beer with Protectworth Brewery in Newport, the event happening on 8/22 at the Brewery (1-4 pm), the video industry, and lots more.

Bob and Cheryl are here as we talk about the Claremont Senior Center Car Show happening Saturday August 29th at the Claremont Motorsports Park. We discuss the classes, what people can bring, new additions this year to the car show, being at the race track, how the money helps the Senior Center, and lots more.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about flipping the breaker, AC/DC power, Tesla, National Radio Day, people driving so fast, the inspection law, and lots more.

Chris Salmon is here as we talk about running for Sullivan County District 4's open seat, what sparked him to run, paying for Special Education, going out on the campaign trail, "free staters", contra dancing, and more

Wayne and Eddie are in the studio as we talk about last night's First Responders Cruise Night at Cory Pattens Auto and Truckworks.  though Wayne was disappointed at some of the turnout, the night went well.  We talked about the cruise, lots of the upcoming cruises Wayne is apart of over the next week or so, plus I tell my story about going to New York City this past weekend and my wife's car breaking down in Brooklyn!  (As I post this podcast, the car is still in Brooklyn waiting to get fixed.....)

Frmo the Cornish Fair, Jacob Simino, Lyle Parry and Steve Taylor are here as we talk about the Cornish Fair, Aug 21-23.  We discuss the history of the fair, all the Ag portions, the rides, the food, the entertainment, their favorite parts, what makes the Cornish Fair so special and lots more.

Jeana Newbern is here with Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice as we talk about the Good Day Respite Program starting back up again, what the program does, how to apply, when it is and more.