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.