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.

Tuesday, April 14, 201504/14/2015

Heavy Petting: Music To Neuter To

In Podcasts

Dr. Steve finds the most interesting studies.

Tuesday, April 14, 201504/14/2015

Backstage At The Kennedy Center

In Podcasts

Mickey Berra’s been at the Kennedy Center for 45 years and has worked his way to the top, but has never…

Monday, April 13, 201504/13/2015

The Belmontes in D.C.

In Podcasts

Join The Belmontes in their exploits in and around Washington D.C. and Chincoteague, VA. Ninja! Check out all of our…

Friday, April 3, 201504/03/2015

Wine Snob: Ham, Lamb & Lamb Cake

In Podcasts

Which wine should you serve with your Passover/Easter meal?

Thursday, April 2, 201504/02/2015

Wein’s World

In Podcasts

Hampshire alumn, Howard Wein, is celebrating one-year at the helm of The Alvah Stone in Montague and it is simultaneously…

Wednesday, April 1, 201504/01/2015

And Now A Word From Our New Sponsors…

In Podcasts

I think everyone will love all of these new businesses.  Especially on the first day of this, the fourth month.

Wednesday, April 1, 201504/01/2015

Word Nerd: I Like Big Bots

In Podcasts

Emily Brewster, Resident Wordster, from Merriam-Webster gave a talk in front of a bunch of other word nerds at the…

Tuesday, March 31, 201503/31/2015

Matthew Latkiewicz Thinks You Suck At Drinking

In Podcasts

Turns out, maybe Monte doesn’t.  He might be VERY good at it.  Find out how to drink better thanks to…

Monday, March 30, 201503/30/2015

Eugene Mirman Doesn’t Want To Prank Call Neil deGrasse Tyson

In Podcasts

But he does want to brush up on his material in the safety zone of The Pioneer Valley.  Eugene talks…

Friday, March 27, 201503/27/2015

Wine Snob: Sangiovese Superstar

In Podcasts

Will one of Italy’s most famous grapes go with your Easter meal (if you’re into that sort of thing)? And…

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