Steve Smith Podcast

Lionel Chute is back in studio with some goodies as we talk about things you can eat out in the wild, sampling some basswood tree leaves, a special hickory oil, and birch syrup.  Plus we look back at the Claremont tasting event at the Opera House a couple weeks ago, look ahead to this weekend's events in Goshen for Nature Fest and the tree planting in Claremont on Saturday and lots more great conversations.

Shelly Hudson is here with actors Maya Small and Azalea Hudson as we look ahead to the production of  Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler at the Maxfield Parrish Stage at the historic Plainfield Townhall May 23 - 26.  We discuss the play, how it is a challenge, why this selection, the Victorian age, "break a leg", and lots more.  Tickets are available through eventbrite.com    

Wayne and Eddie are here after last night's highly successful first cruise night of the year.  We recap the cruise night, talk about how it went, how great it was and more.  Plus we find out if Wayne is letting his grandson use his Waynebuilt truck for prom, Chevy is getting rid of their sedans, and lots of other stuff also.

Steve Blish and Marsha Bailey are here as we talk about the Americna Legion in Claremont, what the Legion does, the history of the Legion, how to join, who can join, what's happening, the upcoming parade, and more.

Sullivan County Manager Derek Ferland is here as we talk about Discover Sugar River Region, Sullivan House, Nursing Home project and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about police uniforms, swearing in the new recruits, the Main Street project, parking on Main Street, police cruisers, town vote is Tuesday and more.

Recreation Director PJ Lovely is here as we talk about the track meets, the trail at the Covered Bridge, favorite donuts, townwide yard sale, upcoming events and more.

From the Lake Sunapee VNA and hospice, Jeana Newbern is here as we recap the great Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon yesterday, talk about an upcoming event with the VNA, and the big 50% off sale at the Renaissance Shoppe

Well that snowbird is home.  Joe is back from Florida and its' great to catch up.  Sounds like he had a good winter in the sunshine.  We talk county politics, Trump & Biden, tv news and lots more.

From the Center For The Arts, Dena Stahlheber zooms on to talk about the CFA, the recent Mico Gallery in New London, the upcoming Raise A Glass event on the campus of Colby Sawyer, scholarship program, and much more.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we gear up for the first Cruise Night of the year next Monday starting at 6pm.  Wayne explains how the cruise nights work, Ed isn't sure what car he will take, we talk about traffic circles, old gasoline causing a check engine light, and lots more.

COVER Store Manager Jamie Loura is here talking about COVER.  COVER’s mission is to foster hope and build community in the our area. They do this  by bringing together homeowners and volunteers to complete urgently needed home repair projects, and by facilitating the reuse of household goods and building materials at The COVER Store. Jamie talks about the store, how to apply for help wtih COVER, where they are located, and much more.   Visit Jamie at the COVER Store in downtown White River Junction to find great deals on reused home goods, building supplies, appliances, more, AND mention the Steve Smith Podcast for a special discount on your purchase!

Newport Police chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about Main Street road construction, Drug Take Back Day, Sunshine 5K, the new recruits, the drug round table Chief Lee was involved in, and more.

PJ Lovely is here as we talk about Green Up Clean Up, the Sunshine 5K, the incredible track season for Newport, progress at the community center, Concerts on the Common, and more.

Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot is here as we talk about events in our area, prom this weekend, the road project in Claremont, Brent going to Florida on vacation and the Jon Stone situation with the City of Claremont & Claremont PD.

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Wayne "being old," Eddies coupe not having power steering, Ed likes his new truck's features, Whitehall, NY, going up to Kevin's house, Wayne should put a tv in his garage, having cruise nights on Mondays and more.

Jarrett McPhee and Josh Mackintosh zoom on to talk about the Festival at Fort 4, happening Saturday June 29th in Charlestown.  We talk about all the events at the Highland Games, the history of the Stones, how both men got into Highland games, what a huge event this will be for our community and more.

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about the nicer weather & more people, bikes and motorcycles on the road, don't cut thru private parking lots to avoid a traffic light, Newport's recruits graduating today, Green Up Clean Up looking good, and more.

PJ Lovely from the Newport Rec Dept is here as we talk about the spring track season for the high school and middle school, green up clean up, the Sunshine 5k, progress at new community center and more.

Mt Royal Academy Headmaster Derek Tremblay is here as we talk about The Diary Of Anne Frank at the Newport Opera House this weekend, senior projects at Mt Royal, learning about Ike, and lots more.