Monte Belmonte

Monte Belmonte

Monte Belmonte 6am - 10am

Having grown up in the suburbs of Boston, I always thought Western Mass was a desolate wasteland. Now I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Well, I guess I can imagine it but I don’t WANT to live anywhere else. On this page you’ll find conversations with some of the people I find most interesting in our Valley. Authors, astronomers, astronauts and other people that start with letters other than “a.”

I got my start in radio impersonating Al Gore while off the air on Election Day 2000, and since that election dragged on and on, so has my radio career. I love bringing music and my “low minded humor for high minded people” (Wine Squirrel copyright 2017) to people of the Valley every weekday morning.

Monday, February 11, 201902/11/2019

The Legal Food Hub

In Podcasts

Free legal services for farmers and farm product producers? It’s not too good to be true. Scott Soares talks to…

Friday, February 8, 201902/08/2019

Valentine Wines With The Wine Snobs From State Street

In Podcasts

Cherry pie, chocolate, stinky cheese and interesting wines for your Valentine https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/valentine-wines-with-the-wine-snobs-from-state-street

Thursday, February 7, 201902/07/2019

5YO Pax Learns That Darth Vader Is Luke’s Father

In Podcasts

Somehow Monte kept this secret away from his youngest son for 5 years. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/5yo-pax-learns-that-darth-vader-is-lukes-father-on-the-shea-screen

Thursday, February 7, 201902/07/2019

McGovern’s Bipartisan Act PRE-State of The Union: McGoverning with McGovern

In Podcasts

You don’t need the President to pretend to push the politicians towards bi-partisanship. US Congressman Jim McGovern joins Monte every…

Thursday, February 7, 201902/07/2019

Why Greenfield Needs A Library New Now!

In Podcasts

And how you can DANCE RALLY! to support that new library this Saturday at Hawks & Reed https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/dance-rally-for-the-greenfield-public-library

Wednesday, February 6, 201902/06/2019

This History ofJury Rigged Jerry Rigged Jerry Built

In Podcasts

Word Nerd Emily Brewster, resident wordster and beer brewer, from Merriam-Webster on the circuitous history of jury rigged/jerry rigged/jerry built…

Wednesday, February 6, 201902/06/2019

Phallacies: Phighting Toxic Masculinity In Northampton

In Podcasts

Tom Schiff mentors men and boys in working to stand up against what is really a man’s problem-with horrible implications…

Tuesday, February 5, 201902/05/2019

Turn on Your Heartworm Outbreak

In Podcasts

Why is there a heartworm outbreak in dogs in Western Mass? https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/turn-on-your-heartworm-outbreak-heavy-petting

Tuesday, February 5, 201902/05/2019

Steven Wright Throws A One-Liner

In Podcasts

It’s not his fault you’re confused. The Red Sox knuckleballer stole HIS name. But one of Monte’s favorite people to…

Monday, February 4, 201902/04/2019

The Belmonte Family and River Listeners Weigh In On The Pats Sixth Super Bowl Win

In Podcasts

Monte’s Patriot’s correspondent, his dad, his 5YO, Mr. Baby, Good Ben Clark and Steve The Hippie all chime in on…

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