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.
Thursday, November 30, 201711/30/2017
Word Nerd: Fancy Words To Explain Things You Do Everyday Part II
In Podcasts
Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on fancier ways of describing sleepwalking, hiccups and the rumble in your tummy. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/word-nerd-fancy-words-for-things-we-do-everyday-part-ii
Monday, November 27, 201711/27/2017
The Keith Richards of Stars In The Universe
In Podcasts
Mr. Universe, Hampshire College Astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed, tells us about a star that refuses to die. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-keith-richards-of-stars-in-the-universe
Monday, November 27, 201711/27/2017
Some Of Monte’s Favorite Moments From The March VIII
In Podcasts
There were so many great moments from The March but here are a few that Monte spent Thanksgiving ruminating upon.…
Friday, November 17, 201711/17/2017
Monte Talks With Jesus (who Is Ted Neeley)
In Podcasts
Ted Neeley has been Jesus in Monte’s eyes for a LONG time. What’s it like being Jesus that long, should…
Friday, November 17, 201711/17/2017
Erin McKeown & More Monte’s Marchers
In Podcasts
Local hero singer songwriter, Erin McKeown, talks to Monte about why SHE’s marching the whole 43 miles on The March…
Friday, November 17, 201711/17/2017
McGoverning With McGovern: On Why He Marches For The Food Bank
In Podcasts
Congressman McGovern joins Monte every Thursday morning at 7:30 and this Monday and Tuesday, he’ll join Monte for 43 miles…
Friday, November 17, 201711/17/2017
Wines For Thanksgiving
In Podcasts
Monte & The Wines Snobs at State Street give you some advice for your Thanksgiving table. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-thanksgiving-wines
Thursday, November 16, 201711/16/2017
Cher & Mo Willems on why they support the Food Bank-Monte’s March VIII
In Podcasts
They’ve walked the actual walk and they continue to talk to the talk and this year they are virtually marching…
Thursday, November 16, 201711/16/2017
WORD NERD: Fancy Words For Things We Do Everyday Part I
In Podcasts
Want fancy words to use while waking up? Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster has some for you. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/word-nerd-fancy-words-for-things-we-do-everyday-i
Wednesday, November 15, 201711/15/2017
Smith Voke Kids @ The Food Bank With Andrew Morehouse
In Podcasts
Not only do they keep Monte’s hot-rodded shopping carts in tip-top shape but they volunteered to sort and interviewed the…