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 8, 202103/08/2021

The Continuing Story at Rock Dam

In Podcasts

First, listen to my conversation with environmental journalist Karl Meyer and Gill Selectboard member John Ward. Then, listen below to…

Friday, March 5, 202103/05/2021

Gallery—Space: Bigger Thoughts with Mo Willems

In Podcasts

Monte stays masked and far away from Northampton’s Mo Willems as they chat about art beyond The Pigeon and into…

Friday, March 5, 202103/05/2021

March Muumuu and Lambrusco: WINE SNOB

In Podcasts

Monte returns from the Bed-In for Cancer Connection, in full sartorial splendor, to drink the State Street wine of the…

Tuesday, March 2, 202103/02/2021

The difference that Cancer Connection makes

In Podcasts

Sue Dubilo, now from Westfield, tells us her story about how Cancer Connection was there for her, even when others…

Monday, March 1, 202103/01/2021

Globular Clusters and UFOs: Mr. Universe

In Podcasts

Mr. Universe, Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed joins us. First, some REAL science-the fascinating discovery of smaller black holes…

Monday, March 1, 202103/01/2021

Vicki McAndrew on how cancer isn’t over when the treatment is.

In Podcasts

Vicki shares her story with Monte, in anticipation of the Cancer Connection Bed-In https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/vicki-mcandrew-on-how-cancer-isnt-over-when-the-treatment-is  

Friday, February 26, 202102/26/2021

Beyond Pinot Grigio-Pinot Bianco: WINE SNOBS

In Podcasts

Monte and the Wine Snobs at State Street try 3 Pinot Biancos from one of their favorite white wine regions. 

Thursday, February 25, 202102/25/2021

Will McGovern have coffee with Monte in bed?

In Podcasts

And other more serious matters. Like LGBTQ rights, the COVID package, and whether or not kids are still being kept…

Thursday, February 25, 202102/25/2021

Somm Brahm wants to democratize wine

In Podcasts

South Deerfield’s Brahm Callahan is one of only about 250 Master Sommeliers in the world. But perhaps his roots here in the Valley are keeping him grounded in what’s important-fairness, equity and grape juice.

Wednesday, February 24, 202102/24/2021

What Happens After Treatment? Cancer Connection Bed-In

In Podcasts

Shevaun Keogh Walker from Cummington tells us why her doctor wanted her to reach out to Cancer Connection AFTER her…

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