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, 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

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