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, January 6, 201701/06/2017

Wine Snob: Chards From Different Yards

In Podcasts

Tasting French Chardonnay from 3 different places in France. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-french-chardonnay

Thursday, January 5, 201701/05/2017

Daniel Cutler’s Journey To Standing Rock

In Podcasts

Daniel Calvin Cutler left his job swinging a hammer and left for Standing Rock. He’s back now and reflecting on…

Wednesday, January 4, 201701/04/2017

Word Nerd: Word of The Year Runners Up, Part Deux

In Podcasts

Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on how Rep. Joe Kennedy III and the Gilmore Girls had an impact on…

Wednesday, January 4, 201701/04/2017

Challenge Yourself To Fart At Yoga Class…

In Podcasts

…and other sage wisdom from Northampton author, Brian Leaf, and his new book The Teacher Appears. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/brian-leaf-the-teacher-appears

Tuesday, January 3, 201701/03/2017

Heavy Petting: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Butt

Dr. Steve from the Sunderland Animal Hospital on the interesting way chimpanzees recognize their friends and family. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/heavy-petting-the-first-time-ever-i-saw-your-butt

Friday, December 30, 201612/30/2016

Wine Snob: Have A Sparkling 2017

In Podcasts

Bye, bye 2016. Hello, bubbles. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-have-a-sparkling-2017

Friday, December 30, 201612/30/2016

Atticus & Enzo In The Room Where It Happened

In Podcasts

Atticus and Enzo got to go see Hamilton. So what did they think? https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/atticus-belmontes-hamilton-review  

Friday, December 30, 201612/30/2016

Word Nerd: Word of The Year 2016-The Runners Up Part 1

In Podcasts

Emilly Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on what words came close to the top in 2016. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/word-nerd-word-of-the-year-2016-runners-up

Friday, December 30, 201612/30/2016

Heavy Petting: Can Got Your Tongue?

In Podcasts

Dr. Steve on the miraculous nature of cat tongues. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/heavy-petting-cat-tongues

Friday, December 23, 201612/23/2016

Wine Snob: Gift Ideas for The Wine Snob On Your List

In Podcasts

Got a Wine Snob on your list? Here are some ideas. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-gift-ideas-for-the-wine-snob-on-your-list

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