Category: Podcasts

Does McGovern deal with Trump-Uncles on Christmas?

Turns out, he does. Just like so many of us. And for those uncles, the Trump campaign came to the…

Mr. Universe’s Favorite Things In The Universe in 2019

While most of the stuff we are observing in 2019 actually happened millions of years ago, Hampshire College astronomer Dr.…

Jingle Bell Rocks! Monte talks with Filmmaker Mitchell Kezin

Monte is VERY excited to welcome filmmaker Mitchell Kezin to The Shea Theater. His movie about underground Christmas music starring…

The Star Wars Festivus Holiday Special: WINE SNOB

Tasting Skywalker inspired beers and Festivus inspired brews just in time for all the holidays. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-star-wars-festivus-holiday-special-wine-snob

The Impeachment of Donald John Trump: McGoverning with McGovern

US Congressman Jim McGovern is the chair of the Rules Committee. They wrote the rules on impeachment. And McGovern led…

John Hodgman & Monte Belmonte’s Holiday Spectacular

Ho, Ho, Hodgman and Jingle Belmonte will regale you with holiday cheer and Erin McKeown will serenade you with anti-holiday…

Outside: Rio Contrada takes on homelessness in his new short film

Northampton filmmaker, Rio Contrada, debuts his two new short films at the Parlor Room this Friday. One, more fun and…

Starlink & The Breaking of Astronomy

Hampshire College astronomer, Dr. Salman Hameed and Smith College astronomer, Dr. James Lowenthal, on how Elon Musk’s ambitious idea may…

One Man’s Dream of Building Bikes & Community

Nik Perry wants to bring his area of expertise-bicycle repair-to Main Street in Greenfield. But his dream encompasses more than…

Santa’s Wish List Wines: WINE SNOBS

The Wine Son let Monte and The Wine Uncle make a wine wish at State Street. What did they each…

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