Best WCNL Podcasts (2026)

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Claremont First Night - Charlene Lovett - 12-30-25 40:46

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4d ago40:46

40:46

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.

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Car Nutz 12-30-25 1:01:43

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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.

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Derek Tremblay - 12-23-25 49:31

9d ago49:31

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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.

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Kevin Onnela 12-23-25 26:42

9d ago26:42

26:42

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.

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Car Nutz - 12-23-25 1:03:02

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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.

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Ray Gagnon 12-22-25 23:05

7d ago23:05

23:05

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.

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Maggie Monroe-Cassel - First Congregational Church Claremont - 12-16-25 36:22

16d ago36:22

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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.…

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Car Nutz 12-16-25 50:30

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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.

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Paige Beauchemin for Congress - 12-15-25 27:48

9d ago27:48

27:48

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.

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Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center - Newport - 12-15-25 38:27

14d ago38:27

38:27

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.

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Derek Ferland - Sullivan County - 12-12-25 19:08

14d ago19:08

19:08

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.

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Chief Alex Lee - 12-12-25 19:07

13d ago19:07

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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.

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PJ Lovely 12-11-25 29:04

14d ago29:04

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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

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Jeana Newbern - Lake Sunapee VNA - 8-14-25 18:42

20d ago18:42

18:42

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.

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Chuck Hodgdon - 12-11-25 51:34

14d ago51:34

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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 C…

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Car Nutz 12-9-25 49:23

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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.

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Bees Knees - Amy & John Coleman - 12-9-25 49:55

25d ago49:55

49:55

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.

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Ray Gagnon 12-8-25 48:59

19d ago48:59

48:59

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.

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Car Nutz 12-2-25 58:47

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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.

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Derek Tremblay - Mt Royal Academy 11-26-25 1:00:17

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(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.

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Car Nutz 11-25-25 51:35

1M ago51:35

51:35

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

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PJ Lovely 11-20-25 24:24

1M ago24:24

24:24

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.

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mainelove - 9-18-25 20:55

1M ago20:55

20:55

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.…

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Car Nutz - 11-18-25 57:24

1M ago57:24

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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.

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Christine Smith 11-17-25 52:25

1M ago52:25

52:25

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

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Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center - Newport - 11-17-25 32:00

1M ago32:00

32:00

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.…

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Newport Opera House Association - Laura Kessler - 11-14-25 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

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…

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Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice - 11-13-25 22:09

1M ago22:09

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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.…

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Joe Osgood 11-13-25 49:56

1M ago49:56

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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.

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Rep Steve Smith - 11-12-25 1:05:48

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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.

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Car Nutz 11-11-25 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

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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.

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Chief Alex Lee - 11-7-25 31:43

1M ago31:43

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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.

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PJ Lovely 11-6-25 20:26

1M ago20:26

20:26

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.

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Joe Osgood 11-6-25 1:00:12

1M ago1:00:12

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Joe Osgood is here as we talk about timing for the radio, splits in the political parties, the election in Claremont, and then around the nation, the Claremont school board meeting, and lots more.

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Car Nutz 11-4-25 51:04

2M ago51:04

51:04

Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about making noises, I don't like rolled up paper, Wayne looking for a Christmas ordiment, the air cleaners the guys have, old campers, videos of old family members, and more.

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Richards Free Library - Sally Bernier - 11-3-25 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

From the Richards Free Libary, Sally Bernier is here as we talk about how all the Halloween events went at the Libarary, the process of "keeping Sarah warm", what they are looking for people to make, events coming up and more.

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Joe Osgood - 10-30-25 59:05

2M ago59:05

59:05

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about Claremont election next week, Claremont Cares, moving political signs, and so much more.

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Chief Alex Lee - 10-24-25 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

Newport Police Chief Alex Lee is here as we talk about Halloween, the dance at the Opera House, drinking and driving, going to the State House and more.

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PJ Lovely 10-23-25 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

From the Newport Recreation Department, PJ Lovely is here as we talk about how busy things have been, wrapping up Fall sports, sign ups for Winter Sports, "America 250" is trademarked, looking for chili cookers for the Chili Walk this December, and more.

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Mount Royal Academy - 10-23-25 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

From Mt Royal Academy, Derek Tremblay and Annie Hamilton are here as we talk about the theater production at the Newport Opera House with the Knights, as they perform Little Women. We talk about Annie's history in theater, how she and Derek had a similar path in college, picking the plays, and lots more.…

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Joe Osgood - 10-22-25 50:04

2M ago50:04

50:04

Joe Osgood is back again as we talk about the Claremont City elections, having a "past", is the country a democracy or republic, people don't know where I stand politically, No Kings, and lots more.

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Sally Bernier - Richards Free Library - 10-22-25 26:59

2M ago26:59

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Sally Bernier from the Richards Free Library is here as we talk about the busy halloween week at the Library, the haunted tour, paining a pumpkin, keep Sarah warm, and lots more

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Car Nutz 10-21-25 51:32

2M ago51:32

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Wayne and Eddie are here as we talk about Wayne cleaning out, the cost of dumpsters, the bugs in the studio, people honking as they drive past, and lots more.

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Adam Bray - Protectworth Brewery - 10-20-25 1:20:18

2M ago1:20:18

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Adam Bray from Protectworth is here as we talk about the history of the brewery, how beer is made, different styles, and lots more beer talk. Then we wrap up with some high school football talk.

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Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center - Newport - 10-20-25 41:04

2M ago41:04

41:04

From the SRVRTC in Newport, Mr Perry is here with Mason and Garret as we talk about what has been going on at the CTE Center, different events they have been involved in, it's Mason's birthday, Garret is in two different CTE programs, and lots more.

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Joe Osgood - 10116-25 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

Joe Osgood is here as we talk marriage, lessons we learned, the Claremont School's continued situation, government shutdown, Ira Fuller getting the first Social Security check - not related to Dave Fuller...who called in after I begged him to call, and more.

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Derek Ferand - Sullivan County Manager - 10-10-25 43:25

3M ago43:25

43:25

Derek Ferland, Sullivan County Manager, is here as we talk about Discover Sugar River Region, the Rail Trail Rendezvous, progress on the Nurisng Home, how far the County has gone in 8 years, and more.

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Chief Steve Yannuzzi - Newport Fire Dept - 10-10-25 24:31

3M ago24:31

24:31

Newport Fire Chief Steve Yannuzzi is here during Fire Prevention Week, as we talk about lithium batteries, state-wide fire ban, snoke detectors, the parade in Claremont, new Ambulance coming in December, and more.

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Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice - 10-9-25 25:49

3M ago25:49

25:49

Jeana Newbern is here from the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice as we talk about the Hospice event later this month, insurance deadlines, looking for volunteers, grief support and more.

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Joe Osgood - 10-9-25 54:23

3M ago54:23

54:23

Joe is here as we talk about water bottles, copper, radiant heat, county government, and a whole bunch of other stuff.