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.

Thursday, June 22, 201706/22/2017

Perception: Inside the Mind of Lori Holmes Clark

In Podcasts

Eggtooth Productions & The Dance Co-operative team up with make-up artist extraordinare, Joe Dulude II to bring the brainchild of…

Tuesday, June 20, 201706/20/2017

The First Ever Franklin County Pride Parade

In Podcasts

Franklin County is about to show it’s true colors. Let’s hope they are rainbow colors. It’s the first ever Franklin…

Monday, June 19, 201706/19/2017

Dad Jokes Of Cape Cod

Monte had to find SOME way to entertain himself while not having a show for a week on The Cape.…

Monday, June 19, 201706/19/2017

Mr Universe: Wilco And Waves Of Gravity

In Podcasts

Mr. Universe is coming to Solid Sound. There will be so many stars there, it could cause gravitational waves! https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/mr-universe-wilco-and-waves-of-gravity

Friday, June 9, 201706/09/2017

Wine Snob: Clam Shack Sans Sauv Blanc

In Podcasts

Skip work. Grab a bottle. Eat clams. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/captain-jacks-not-sauvignon-blanc-2017

Thursday, June 8, 201706/08/2017

The Western Mass Brewers Cup

Brewers getting behind the wheel of go-carts to raise money for Big Brothers/Sisters. Nathan Hobbs from Seymour and the Dirty…

Thursday, June 8, 201706/08/2017

The Running of The Bulls in Easthampton?

Silas Kopf, mad genius, is behind this chaos at Easthampton’s Cultural Chaos. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-running-of-the-bulls-in-easthampton-cultural-chaos

Thursday, June 8, 201706/08/2017

Johnny Memphis & The Next Wave Stage at Green River

In Podcasts

Who is playing the high school band “Next Wave” stage at The Green River Festival? River disc jockey emeritus Johnny…

Thursday, June 8, 201706/08/2017

Must See Comey TV: McGoverning With McGovern

In Podcasts

Got a question for US Representative from Massachusetts Jim McGovern? Email Monte https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/mcgoverning-with-mcgovern-must-see-comey-tv

Wednesday, June 7, 201706/07/2017

Psychic Rebecca Talking To Your Dead People

Our monthly call-in with Rebecca Anne LoCicero, taking your phone calls and talking to your dead people while Monte listens…

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