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.
Wednesday, September 22, 202109/22/2021
How to win at Scrabble Part I: WORD NERD
In Podcasts
Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on some amazing words to win you lots of points at your favorite word…
Wednesday, September 22, 202109/22/2021
What people who are food insecure think about hunger.
In Podcasts
Florence’s Rich Parr from The MassInc Polling Group on a new poll of people experiencing hunger and on how their…
Tuesday, September 21, 202109/21/2021
At The Crossroads of Florence Night Out
In Podcasts
Monte meets with Sean Greene in the middle of the night, in the middle of the road to talk about…
Monday, September 20, 202109/20/2021
The Era (Error?) of Space Tourism Begins: MR. UNIVERSE
In Podcasts
Hampshire College astronomer, Dr. Salman Hameed, with his thoughts on the burgeoning new billionaire fancy-space tourism. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-era-of-space-tourism-begins-mr-universe
Friday, September 17, 202109/17/2021
Good Will & Ice Cream
In Podcasts
Longtime Greenfield Recorder reporter Richie Davis on his fabulous new book, which takes a look at the fabulous people (and…
Friday, September 17, 202109/17/2021
Italian Reds, The Met Gala, and Giants
In Podcasts
Monte and The Wine Snobs at State Street taste some delicious Italian reds, perfect for the coming cooler weather. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/italian-reds-the-met-gala-and-giants-wine-snob
Thursday, September 16, 202109/16/2021
Taxing The Rich and Vaccine Testicles
In Podcasts
Congressman McGovern joins Monte and answers listener questions about vaccines and more. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/taxing-the-rich-and-vaccine-testicles-mcgoverning-with-mcgovern
Wednesday, September 15, 202109/15/2021
Used to verses Use To: WORD NERD
In Podcasts
Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on the strange constructions of “used to” versus “use to.” https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/used-to-verses-use-to-word-nerd
Wednesday, September 15, 202109/15/2021
Making Musica and changing lives
In Podcasts
Monte talks with the directors of Musica Franklin about their mission and their annual Fun Fest. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/musica-franklin-fun-fest
Tuesday, September 14, 202109/14/2021
Get off your soapbox and get in your soapbox
In Podcasts
Mik Muller and Pete Chilton talk about the DIY, slightly dangerous, downhill renaissance of soapbox derby racing. Check out the…
