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.

Monday, July 18, 201607/18/2016

Good Stock

In Podcasts

Monte, The Professora, Fruit farmer Good Ben Clark and Broadway star Lori Holmes Clark made their way through the farmlands…

Friday, July 15, 201607/15/2016

Wine Snob: Pokemon & Spanish Wine

In Podcasts

Monte knows nothing about these wines and little to nothing about Pokemon. Beer Mike & The Wine Snobs to the…

Thursday, July 14, 201607/14/2016

Juggling Imitating Life

In Podcasts

Sara Felder returns to The Ko Festival in Amherst to juggle both figuratively and literally. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/ko-fest-if-i-cant-juggle-its-not-my-revolution

Wednesday, July 13, 201607/13/2016

Word Nerd: Spit Take!

In Podcasts

WARNING: The is the Word Nerd segment with the most bodily fluid. At least yet. And Emily Brewster, Resident Wordster…

Wednesday, July 13, 201607/13/2016

Breaking Down Barriers To Employment & Overcoming The Felony Checkbox

In Podcasts

It was news to me that Harmon Personnel became part of the fantastic anti-poverty organization Community Action. And the person…

Tuesday, July 12, 201607/12/2016

Local Hero Takeover of Circus Smirkus

In Podcasts

The region’s premier young adult circus features some premier young adults from right here in the 413. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/circus-smirkus-2016

Tuesday, July 12, 201607/12/2016

You Can Call Her Raggedy. It’s OK.

In Podcasts

Paintbox Theater comes to The Shea Theater. Bring the kids! Bring the birds! And thanks to The Greenfield Center School.…

Tuesday, July 12, 201607/12/2016

Mr Universe: Juno Spies on Her Husband, Jupiter

In Podcasts

Mr. Universe, Hampshire College Astronomer Salman Hameed, on just how awesome Juno, Jupiter and Galileo all are. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/mr-universe-juno-and-jupiter

Monday, July 11, 201607/11/2016

Derek Trucks & More: Backstage at Green River Festival 2016

In Podcasts

Monte talks with Derek Trucks, The Greyhounds, Dave Hayes The Weather Nut and the lady who picked him up when…

Monday, July 11, 201607/11/2016

The Felice Brothers: Backstage @ Green River Festival 2016

In Podcasts

On America imitating art, The Montague Bookmill and their upcoming show at The Shea Theater and on whether or not they like…

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