Steve Smith Podcast

Surprise guest, Adam Howard is back for the first time in a very long time.  We catch up on life, how his family is, being a dad, why he stopped coming on with me years ago, why Grantham wouldn't let him keep his work trucks at his house, tubing on Lempster Long Pond, and more.

Ray Gagnon swings in and joins me as we talk about where they got the name of Montcalm, googling yourself, the dark web, looking like your sibbling, snow, the Presidential Primary, and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Eddie's frustrations, using an Alexa & them listening, Ed stops talking, Wayne's truck, the Town Common and more.

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is here as we talk about PJ's hike with two of his sons, reduced hours during the school break, Winter Track, new community center update and other stuff

Jenn Alford-Teaster from New London Hospital and Newport Health Center is here as we talk about holiday stress, Blue Monday & seasonal depression, public health, and lots more.

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about Brent having to leave Dancing With The Newport Stars, my applying to Survivor, how New Years went in Claremont, plus the Chief remembers retired Captain Colby Casey, who passed away a couple days ago.  Brent tells some Colby stories, he talks about Colby's dedication to the city of Claremont, what made him a great detective, and more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about my driveway, the roads have been muddy, New Years, when to pump your septic tank and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee W/ Lt Vince Grieco of NH State Police Troupe C as we talk about the sober driving campaign involving State Police and local police, including Newport and Claremont.  We discuss the dangers of drinking and driving, what could happen, the open container law, what they are looking for, financial problems one may face if caught with a DUI and lots more.

From the Claremont Sugar River Rotary, Charlene Lovett is here as we talk about First Night in the city of Claremont, there is no snow so there will not be tubing at Arrowhead but they will have other events, what is happening at the Community Center, Maple Lanes and Opera House, why First Night is important to the community, what the Rotary Club does, and lots more.

Derek Tremblay is here as we talk about the Christmas break basketball tournaments, skiing, kids using their imagination, comedy, and lots more.

My wife Christine had the day off from work, so she came in and I put her on the podcast with me.  We talk about Christmas, me getting sick on rides, being the daughter of a police officer, watching TV shows, and lots of husband / wife stuff.

Wayne and Ed are here the day after Christmas as we talk about Christmas parties, smoke alarms going off, New Years, what I have to do the rest of the day, Keene, and more.

Unexpectedly, Kevin Onnela came in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  We talk about how 5 years ago yesterday he died and was brought back to life, him being thankful for those who worked with him, how he is feeling now, also he and Debby had the flu recently, he gives his thoughts on the state of the country and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here after the busy and successful week the PD had.  Alex talked about the 4 person arrest this week for alleged crimes including graffiti, breaking windows Newport school busses, slashing tires at a Mazda dealership in Claremont and more.  We talk about the investigation, police work, technology, still looking for more tips and lots more about the case.  We also talk about the comfort dog, the huge local donation for the program, why it's needed and more.  And we also look ahead to Christmas, Roast Beef Vs Ham, waiting until the last minute and other stuff.  

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..

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 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 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.

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 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.