Category: Podcasts

Eugene Mirman Comes To The Shea!

Hampshire College alumni Eugene Mirman, who created a degree in comedy, is one of the only people I know who…

Superbowl LI: Monte’s Real-Time Reaction

Listen to the Pats win through Monte’s ears (and racing heart) plus Good Ben Clark on which NFL legend he…

Mr. Universe on “Hidden Figures”

What does our resident astronomer think of “Hidden Figures”? Hear what Hampshire College’s Salman Hameed thinks about this Oscar-nominated film. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/mr-universe-on-hidden-figures

Monte’s Interview with Frederick Douglass

It is entirely possible that President Trump has no idea who Frederick Douglass is or whether or not he is…

Word Nerd: Do You Feel Bad Or Do You Feel Badly?

I know a lot of people aren’t feeling very good. But are you feeling “bad” or are you feeling “badly”?…

Trump’s Travel Ban: Call In The Lawyers!

ACLU Attorney Bill Newman and Immigration Attorney Billy Peard help Monte better understand the Trump Travel Ban. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/attnys-bill-newman-billy-peard-on-the-trump-travel-ban

Mr. Universe: Protecting Science & Protecting Muslims

Hampshire College Astronomer, Dr. Salman Hameed, happens to be both a scientist and a Muslim. What is he, and what…

Holyoke High Kids Battle Violence With Rap

Two Holyoke High School seniors use their skill to prove that the pen is mightier than the sword. Listen to…

Wine Snob: Tannat & Trump

Wine for our alternative truth times. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-tannat-trump

Will Your Washing Machine Hack Your Facebook Page?

Dan Nessel from DadDoes.com dives into the belly of the beast (Las Vegas) and plays with all of the beastly…

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