Category: Podcasts

Families For Black Lives Caravan

Listen to Monte’s show  this Friday morning July 3rd from 7:30-9 for a playlist of Black artists throughout the history…

A Black Hole Merger: MR UNIVERSE

Mergers always make Monte nervous but this distant black hole merger may end with Monte getting spaghettified. Mr. Universe, Hampshire…

Tres Rosé: WINE SNOBS

What pairs well with hot and humid weather? Rosé. And the Wine Snobs at State Street have some nice affordable…

COVID as A Red State Blue Issue: McGoverning with McGovern

US Congressman Jim McGovern on why wearing masks is now a political and not medial statement in some sectors. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/covid-as-a-red-state-blue-issue-mcgoverning-with-mcgovern

Why is MA doing so well when the country is still sick?

UMass virologist Dr. Mandy Muller on whether we’re still well into the first wave or at the beginning of the…

The Dangers of COVID Bread Baking: HEAVY PETTING

Dr. Steve from Sunderland Animal Hospital on how our new hobby is causing a mini-crisis in the animal kingdom. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-dangers-of-bread-baking-heavy-petting

The Green River Festival ON THE AIR!

Jim Olsen from The Green River Festival, Signature Sounds and The Back Porch here on 93.9 The River gives us…

Are 36 Civilizations Communicating Throughout The Galaxy?

Hampshire College Astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed breaks down his issues with this new report. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/are-36-civilizations-communicating-throughout-the-galaxy-mr-universe

The Temperature Rises For Tempranillo: WINE SNOBS

The COVID Cowboy (summertime edition!) drinks some delicious affordable Tempranillo, which is great for sangria, with the Wine Snobs at…

What Wine Pairs with Sea Lamprey?

Andy Fisk, the Executive Director of the Connecticut River Conservancy and new trustee of the organization and KICKASS CHEF, Neftalí…

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