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, January 25, 201601/25/2016

Mr. Universe: Is Planet 9 Out There In Our Solar System?

In Podcasts

Hampshire College Astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed explains what might be out there and why we still haven’t seen it yet.…

Friday, January 22, 201601/22/2016

Bowie & Frey & Cabernet

In Podcasts

Grieving musicians over red wine. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-bowie-and-frey-and-cabernet

Thursday, January 21, 201601/21/2016

Frankenstein in Repertory?

In Podcasts

Linda McInerney, the mad genius behind Eggtooth Productions, might have bitten off more than she can chew, but it’s perfect for…

Wednesday, January 20, 201601/20/2016

Word Nerd: What Words Made The Latest “Unabridged” Cut?

In Podcasts

Emily Brewster, Resident Wordster, from Merriam Webster with more on what made the cut in 2016, ICYM it.  These pretzels…

Wednesday, January 20, 201601/20/2016

Fighting Racism at Halftime and The Most Buzzworthy Beer In The Valley Right Now

In Podcasts

Amanda Drane and Hunter Styles of The Valley Advocate on their stories in the paper this week. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/advocate-willie-hill

Tuesday, January 19, 201601/19/2016

Heavy Petting: LEECHES!!

In Podcasts

Not just a gross 19th Century cure all anymore. Dr. Steve from The Sunderland Animal Hospital weighs in. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/heavy-petting-leeches

Monday, January 18, 201601/18/2016

The Belmontes Explore The Museums of Western New England

In Podcasts

There are SO many great museums right in our backyard: including (but not limited to) The Montshire Museum, The Berkshire…

Friday, January 8, 201601/08/2016

Eat More Kale Wins The Ultimate Victory Over Chik-Fil-A

In Podcasts

And has given us all a firm understanding of what “ironic” means. Monte discusses with The Profesora during The Spanish…

Friday, January 8, 201601/08/2016

It’s A Jolly Holiday With Mary

In Podcasts

A preview of Amherst Leisure Service’s Mary Poppins https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/amherst-leisure-services-mary-poppins

Friday, January 8, 201601/08/2016

Wine Snob: Post-Resolution Red

In Podcasts

Have you quit your New Year’s resolution diet yet? Good. Try these hearty reds. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/wine-snob-post-resolution-reds

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