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, April 1, 201604/01/2016
April Fool’s Day Ads & Gibberish History Month Segments
In Podcasts
We hope you enjoyed our little 1st day of April fun. Listen to our April Fool’s Day ads and Gibberish…
Friday, April 1, 201604/01/2016
Band Nerds: Florence Community Band Celebrates 15 Years
In Podcasts
Priscilla Ross, conductor and founder of the Florence Community Band, shares about 15 years of making music in Northampton’s other…
Friday, April 1, 201604/01/2016
Wine Snob: A Rosé’ By Any Other Name
In Podcasts
Now that’s it’s April, it’s time to drink pink. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-roses-2016
Thursday, March 31, 201603/31/2016
Immigrant Voices at The Shea
In Podcasts
The Center for New Americans wants to showcase the talents that the newest members of our community are bringing to…
Wednesday, March 30, 201603/30/2016
Rep. Jim McGovern Talks with Homeschoolers In Leverett
In Podcasts
Full disclosure, Monte’s kids are some of the homeschoolers. Hear what McGovern says to inspire kids to get involved and…
Wednesday, March 30, 201603/30/2016
David Rees Goes Deep for his storytelling at The Latchis
In Podcasts
Brilliant humorist and professional curious person, David Rees joins Tom Bodet et al from The Hatch to tell stories of…
Monday, March 28, 201603/28/2016
Mr. Universe: Europe Goes To Mars To Look For Farts
In Podcasts
Europe & Russia team up to look for methane around the red planet. Hampshire College’s Salman Hameed explains. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/mr-universe-europeans-go-to-mars-looking-for-farts
Friday, March 25, 201603/25/2016
Wine Snob: Easter Wines
In Podcasts
How rude is it that Christians go full non-kosher for their Easter tradition? But here is what goes with ham.…
Friday, March 25, 201603/25/2016
Hamp Restaurants & The Daily Hampshire Gazette
In Podcasts
The Gazette has been taking some heat because of this editorial. Reporters Amanda Drane and Stephanie McFeeters followed up with…
Thursday, March 24, 201603/24/2016
Meltdown 2016: Bob Shea
In Podcasts
Why does Bob never take Monte’s call? https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/meltdown-2016-bob-shea