Mr. Universe reviews “First Man”

Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed’s take on the new Neil Armstrong movie. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/mr-universe-reviews-first-man

The Game: A Conversation with George Howe Colt & Jeanne Birdsall

Who would think that a book about two Ivy League schools and their football rivalry from 50 years ago would…

Chianti Classico And Big League Chew

Chianti Classico and pizza, yes. Chianti Classico and Big League Chew, no. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-chianti-classico-and-big-league-chew

HEY, KIDDO: Jarrett J. Krosoczka surprises Monte with a big announcement about his powerful graphic memoir

Florence’s Jarrett J. Krosoczka, the man who helps put together our Meltdown every year, has an incredible story and an incredible…

How To Force Quit A Broey Game of Corn Hole: Word Nerd

Still more words in the latest ultra-batch of new Merriam-Webster words, courtesy of our word nerd Emily Brewster. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/how-to-force-quit-a-broey-game-of-corn-hole-word-nerd

Will You Be The One To Connect All The Arts In The Valley?

The Community Foundation of Western Mass wants an online repository for all the arts in the Valley. And they want…

Hope From A Truck Driver: Heavy Petting

Dr. Steve has a GOOD news story. Finally. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/hope-from-a-truck-driver-heavy-petting

Unlimited Squirrels of America

These unlimited squirrels are us and they could be the USA. Northampton’s own Mo Willems on why now is not…

The Goblin Invades Our Solar System

Mr. Universe, Hampshire College Astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed, on the goblin (or is it a dwarf?) that lurks far out…

The Zweigelt Zeitgeist: Wine Snob

Monte and the Wine Snobs at State Street taste the sound of music. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-zweigelt-zeitgeist-wine-snob