Category: Podcasts

Used to verses Use To: WORD NERD

Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on the strange constructions of “used to” versus “use to.” https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/used-to-verses-use-to-word-nerd

Making Musica and changing lives

Monte talks with the directors of Musica Franklin about their mission and their annual Fun Fest. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/musica-franklin-fun-fest

Get off your soapbox and get in your soapbox

Mik Muller and Pete Chilton talk about the DIY, slightly dangerous, downhill renaissance of soapbox derby racing. Check out the…

Imagine

Jess Marsh Wisseman and Dave Wisseman from Warner Farm and Mike’s Maze in Sunderland take us into their world of…

I see a Hycean planet: MR UNIVERSE

Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed on scientists new hope for planets that might contain life. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/hycean-planets-mr-universe

The Great American Whiskey?

Monte and The Wine Snobs at State Street talk about Hillrock Whiskey from the Hudson Valley. Here you can hear…

Is Nancy Pelosi there? McGoverning with McGovern

Did Congressman McGovern surprise Monte on the air with a visit from the Speaker of The House, who was in…

Damn The Torpedos! WORD NERD

Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on the interesting history of the word “torpedo.” https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/damn-the-torpedos-word-nerd

Draggin’ The Line with Mr. Drag

Broadway makeup designer Joe Dulude II, Mr. Drag himself, drags The Drag Sisters back where they belong-to The Shea Theater.…

Don’t Cry for me Argentina: WINE SNOBS

Two delicious $7.99 wines. Monte tastes them for you because you can’t. Not yet. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/dont-cry-for-me-argentina-wine-snobs

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