Category: Podcasts

Hampshire College Wounded, But Not Mortally

Dr. Salman Hameed with his take on the recent cuts announced by Hampshire College.

Que Syrah, Sirah, Shiraz

Syrah/Shiraz had its glory days in the late 90’s but is it worth revisiting? It can be so different depending…

Your World Champion Organist, Josh Kantor, Plays Your Requests

Monte’s Red Sox correspondent World Champion Fenway Park organist, Josh Kantor, visits Monte live in the studio to do what he does during Sox games at Fenway-take

CHER! The Belmonte Family Review

The Belmonte family sans Monte went to Cher in Springfield. Hear what they thought of the show and see which Belmontes Monte can convince to impersonate Cher on the radio.

It’s Garbage Time with The Word Nerd!

Well, garbage time is one of the new words the dictionary has added. Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on…

May Day! Where to join the movement with the PV Workers Center

The Pioneer Valley Worker’s Center, The James Beard Award winners right across the street from the station, are at the…

Nerissa Nields on Pete Seeger’s 100th Birthday

Nerissa Nields reflects on her love of Pete Seeger. Nerissa, her sister and some of the other The Nields along with several choruses will be celebrating Pete Seeger’s 100th birthday by singing his songs. And since they have a hammer, they’ll hammer out a Habitat House with the proceeds from the show.

#Glitterballs? Heavy Petting with Dr. Steve

Is dipping your dogs fully entact naughty bits in glitter an actual trend or just the most awesome idea of all time that not enough people are doing? Dr. Steve from Sunderland Animal Hospital will give us the pros and cons of the glitterball.

Pickleball 101

Pickleball. It’s all the rage. Although Monte had never heard of it. Then his movie reviewer, Rhymes with Orange cartoonist Hilary Price, mentioned her love of the game and invited Monte for some lessons.

Why Did The Japanese Blow Up An Asteroid?

It’s not just an 80’s video game anymore. The Japanese decided to blow a whole two bus-lengths long off of a distant asteroid. But why? Mr. Universe, Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed, will tell you.

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