Category: Podcasts

On fonts and lamps: WORD NERD

What’s the difference between a font and a typeface? And did Edison actually invent the “lightbulb”? Emily Brewster, resident wordster,…

Throwing your hat over the fence

And other advice when it comes to changing your mindset and cultivating a culture of philanthropy. Hear Monte’s conversation with…

Nature Boy: Hamp says farewell to Cornucopia’s Iain Stewart

Iain Stewart has been guiding us through vitamins and minerals and herbs and supplements at Cornucopia in Thornes for 40…

The Unmaking of A College starring…

…Mr Universe, Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed. It’s a new documentary with a sneak preview at Amherst Cinema. Hear…

Flowers as a saving Grace: Many Graces in Northampton

The gift of beauty on Valentine’s Day can turn into more than just beautiful flowers for trans asylum seekers crossing…

Sangiovalentines: WINE SNOB

Some interesting incarnations (in lieu of carnations) of one of Italy’s favorite grapes. Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Or not. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/sangiovalentines-wine-snob?si=3a8bd56ed3034e52b25b7f307a2e3bdc&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Are The Gazpacho Police The First Step Toward Fascism?

Monte talks with Congressman Jim McGovern about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s interesting views. And about whether fascism is really knocking…

Sick of all the grue? WORD NERD

Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster with some more fancy words for “snow.” https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/sick-of-all-the-grue-word-nerd?si=21748c32792a41c78060fa8e92cba64a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Canary in a Goldmine: The Ko Fest comes online

Ever heard of electro-hypersensitivity disorder? You might start hearing about it soon. And you WILL hear all about it via…

Show Biz Kids

Meet some of the “youth” from the Youth Performance Festival happening at The Northampton Center for the Arts at 33…

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