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.

Friday, October 5, 201810/05/2018

The Zweigelt Zeitgeist: Wine Snob

In Podcasts

Monte and the Wine Snobs at State Street taste the sound of music. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-zweigelt-zeitgeist-wine-snob

Friday, October 5, 201810/05/2018

Mr. Fumblebody at Shea Theater

In Podcasts

Encouraging your children to experiment with slapstick at The Shea https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/mr-fumblebody-double-edge-comes-to-the-shea

Thursday, October 4, 201810/04/2018

The World Music Supercollider Comes To The Shea

Laudable Productions way to ring in Indigenous People’s Day https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-world-music-supercollider-at-the-shea

Thursday, October 4, 201810/04/2018

Local Hero Miranda Roldán makes her debut on Law And Order SVU

In Podcasts

And her dad just might be an even BIGGER celebrity (at least to Monte) https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/local-hero-miranda-roldan-makes-her-debut-on-law-and-order-svu

Thursday, October 4, 201810/04/2018

The Trump Alert, The Weak DNC & Kavanaugh’s Chances: McGoverning with McGovern

In Podcasts

US Congressman Jim McGovern joins Monte every Thursday morning at 7:30. Got a question for him? Email Monte https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-trump-alert-the-weak-dnc-kavanaughs-chances-mcgoverning-with-mcgovern

Wednesday, October 3, 201810/03/2018

Psychic Medium Rebecca Anne LoCicero From Oct 3 2018

In Podcasts

Missed what Rebecca Anne had to say today (and Monte’s irreverant commentary)? Listen here https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/psychic-medium-rebecca-anne-locicero-from-oct-3-2018

Wednesday, October 3, 201810/03/2018

Before You Became Improbable At The Emily Dickinson Museum

In Podcasts

John Bechtold’s stunning, immersive theater experience through the words and world of Emily Dickinson https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/before-you-became-improbable-at-the-emily-dickenson-museum

Tuesday, October 2, 201810/02/2018

Why Dogs Jump To Pee: Heavy Petting

In Podcasts

The answer: dog size matters. Dr. Steve from Sunderland Animal Hospital explains. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/dog-size-matters-or-why-dogs-jump-to-pee-heavy-petting

Monday, October 1, 201810/01/2018

The Planet Vulcan FOUND! Mr Universe

In Podcasts

Mr. Spock’s home planet has been found by astronomers. Sort of. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-planet-vulcan-found-mr-universe

Monday, October 1, 201810/01/2018

“There’s Some Lovely Filth Down Here!” Source To Sea Cleanup 2018

In Podcasts

Our rag-tag bunch of do-gooders pull trash out of  the bank of the Green River. Hear about what we hauled…

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