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, March 17, 201403/17/2014

Steampunk Springfield

History + Art + Technology

Friday, March 14, 201403/14/2014

Wine Snob: Witchcraft Wine

In Podcasts

The Divining Rod is a wine and also a ‘magical’ tool.  Monte likes the wine better.

Thursday, March 13, 201403/13/2014

The Body And The Head

In Podcasts

Kim Gordon

Thursday, March 13, 201403/13/2014

Word Nerd: The Pope Blesses and also curses

In Podcasts

Happy First Anniversary as Pontiff, Pope Francis.  Now watch your language!  Emily Brewster from Merriam Webster on the subtle nuances…

Wednesday, March 12, 201403/12/2014

And The Kids live from SXSW

In Podcasts

In the Spare The Rock studios of Bill Childs (or his front room?) in Austin, TX, the local hero ladies…

Friday, March 7, 201403/07/2014

Wine Snob: A Farewell To The Wine Mother

In Podcasts

Rest In Peace, Judy

Wednesday, March 5, 201403/05/2014

Girl Scouts: Cookie Entrpreneurs

In Podcasts

C is for Girl Scouts. Good Enough For Me.

Wednesday, March 5, 201403/05/2014

Word Nerd: Grammar Day!

In Podcasts

The Mardi Gras of Grammar

Tuesday, March 4, 201403/04/2014

Heavy Petting: Why Not To Use Tea Tree Oil

In Podcasts

Hey, hippies.  I know you love it.  But maybe don’t put it on your fancy pets.

Tuesday, March 4, 201403/04/2014

Radio Star Kills Stage Star

In Podcasts

Titillating Live Radio

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