Steve Smith joins Erin Davis & Lloyd Hetherington to share his wisdom on the green bench, and today we're calling it the 'Red Green Bench'. He shares about his fascinating career as Red Green, stories from beyond the show, laughter, retirement, and a goose control project.
With 15 seasons aired on CBC & PBS and reruns continuing to play today, what are your thoughts about a Red Green Reunion show? "There is a long list of things that will never happen, and it's near the top." -Steve Smith
"If you don't have a Red Green in your family, it's probably you." -Steve Smith
Advice on aging - A story that has stuck in Steve's mind about Toby Keith and Clint Eastwood and this quote to live by; “I get up every morning and I go out. And I don't let the old man in.” -Clint Eastwood
Duct Tape. "Fixing it with duct tape is a glimpse of immortality." - Steve Smith
"Laughter is good medicine and we need all we can get of it." - Lloyd Hetherington
"When you are out of laughter, you are out of hope." -Steve Smith
Hear Steve's answer to this question: Would you rather be handy or humourous?
The experience of listening to stories and comedy on the radio was encouraged at a young age. Have you heard about his Possom Lodge Podcast? A scripted half-hour with all the characters you love.
Find it here
Career Advice from Steve Smith;
1. It has to be mostly enjoyable
2. It has to be a worthy challenge
3. You have to have a reasonable expectation of success
4. It has to be good for people, not just you
Learn about his latest project: Canada Goose Control - A Goose Repellent Laser
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