Category: Podcasts

STIR UP SOME LOVE with the Crave Food Truck

Nicole Ortiz graduated from Holyoke Community College’s Culinary School and immediately hit the road…literally. Listen in to Monte’s chat with…

Dr. Steve Knows A Lot About Shrinkage

Dr. Steve from Sunderland Animal Hospital on the evolutionary benefits of “shrinkage” when it comes to the brain and body…

The Fate of The Farren

Attorney David Roulston has been the legal guardian of over 50 people at the Farren Care Center in Turners Falls.…

Astronomy Potpourri: Mr. Universe

Arecibo, China, the Moon, monoliths, and the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed lets…

Will Monte actually LIKE this $7.99 Pinot Grigio? WINE SNOBS

Monte thinks Pinot Grigio is the most boring of grapes but what about this super affordable one from California and…

A Wrap on The March and the coming COVID relief: McGoverning with McGovern

Congressman McGovern looks back on this year’s Food Bank March. And looks forward to a COVID relief package. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/a-wrap-on-the-march-and-the-coming-covid-relief-mcgoverning-with-mcgovern

Stir Up Some Love: Ashley Arthur from Five Eyed Fox

After closing for a large swath of 2019 and then reopening in February of 2020, Ashley Arthur and Five Eyed…

China On The Moon (plus THE MONOLITH!): Mr. Universe

Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed talks with Monte about the monolith, and the Mandarin Mission to The Moon. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/china-on-the-moon-plus-the-monolith-mr-universe

Merriam-Webster’s Word of The Year 2020-WORD NERD

Monte had to keep the word secret for almost TWO WEEKS, and didn’t even spill the beans during the March.…

Wines For Our Weird 2020 Thanksgiving

The Wine Snobs at State Street have some suggestions for your Thanksgiving meal. And a HUGE thanks to them for…

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