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, December 22, 201612/22/2016

Revenge Of The Nutcracker: The Belmonte Family Xmas Movie 2016

In Podcasts

The Belmonte boys love putting together a Christmas movie every year. And this year, an old nemesis returns…

Thursday, December 22, 201612/22/2016

Monte Belmonte’s Dealing with his “White Privilege” Musically

In Podcasts

Monte took a couple of the big concepts and morphed them into one of your holiday favorites.

Wednesday, December 21, 201612/21/2016

Word Nerd: Ruining Christmas Words

In Podcasts

Emily Brewster, Resident Wordster from Merriam-Webster, ruins your favorite Christmas etymologies. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/word-nerd-ruining-christmas-words

Tuesday, December 20, 201612/20/2016

Rep. Jim McGovern on How To Approach The Trump Presidency

In Podcasts

If you’re feeling uncertain about how The Trump Presidency will shake out, Congressman Jim McGovern has some ideas for you.…

Tuesday, December 20, 201612/20/2016

Trump Sings! Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

In Podcasts

Now that he’s officially the President-Elect he had nothing better to do than come by and sing. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/trump-sings-have-yourself-a-merry-little-xmas

Tuesday, December 20, 201612/20/2016

Heavy Petting: A High Tech Present for Your Pooch

In Podcasts

Dr. Steve has a very…interesting…gift idea. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/heavy-petting-xmas-gift-led-mood-harness-for-your-dog

Monday, December 19, 201612/19/2016

Mr. Universe: Saturn & Skype

In Podcasts

Mr. Universe is leaving our corner of the Universe for a bit but thanks to technology, we can talk via…

Monday, December 19, 201612/19/2016

The Merriam-Webster Word of The Year 2016 is…

In Podcasts

It’s surreal. No literally. It’s “surreal”. Word Nerd Emily Brewster, Resident Wordster from Merriam-Webster, on why and how. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/word-nerd-word-of-the-year-2016

Friday, December 16, 201612/16/2016

Wine Snob: Rioja & Rogue One

In Podcasts

We are excited about wine (always) and we are excited about Star Wars (always). https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-rogue-one-rioja

Wednesday, December 14, 201612/14/2016

Grace: Eggtooth’s Vaudeville Holiday Spectacular at The Shea

In Podcasts

Eggtooth Productions is using art to create a pathway towards grace. And boy, do we need it now. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/eggtooths-vaudeville-holiday-spectacular-the-shea

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