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, June 29, 202006/29/2020

Families For Black Lives Caravan

In Podcasts

Listen to Monte’s show  this Friday morning July 3rd from 7:30-9 for a playlist of Black artists throughout the history…

Monday, June 29, 202006/29/2020

A Black Hole Merger: MR UNIVERSE

In Podcasts

Mergers always make Monte nervous but this distant black hole merger may end with Monte getting spaghettified. Mr. Universe, Hampshire…

Friday, June 26, 202006/26/2020

Tres Rosé: WINE SNOBS

In Podcasts

What pairs well with hot and humid weather? Rosé. And the Wine Snobs at State Street have some nice affordable…

Thursday, June 25, 202006/25/2020

COVID as A Red State Blue Issue: McGoverning with McGovern

In Podcasts

US Congressman Jim McGovern on why wearing masks is now a political and not medial statement in some sectors. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/covid-as-a-red-state-blue-issue-mcgoverning-with-mcgovern

Wednesday, June 24, 202006/24/2020

Why is MA doing so well when the country is still sick?

In Podcasts

UMass virologist Dr. Mandy Muller on whether we’re still well into the first wave or at the beginning of the…

Tuesday, June 23, 202006/23/2020

The Dangers of COVID Bread Baking: HEAVY PETTING

In Podcasts

Dr. Steve from Sunderland Animal Hospital on how our new hobby is causing a mini-crisis in the animal kingdom. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-dangers-of-bread-baking-heavy-petting

Tuesday, June 23, 202006/23/2020

The Green River Festival ON THE AIR!

In Podcasts

Jim Olsen from The Green River Festival, Signature Sounds and The Back Porch here on 93.9 The River gives us…

Monday, June 22, 202006/22/2020

Are 36 Civilizations Communicating Throughout The Galaxy?

In Podcasts

Hampshire College Astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed breaks down his issues with this new report. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/are-36-civilizations-communicating-throughout-the-galaxy-mr-universe

Friday, June 19, 202006/19/2020

The Temperature Rises For Tempranillo: WINE SNOBS

In Podcasts

The COVID Cowboy (summertime edition!) drinks some delicious affordable Tempranillo, which is great for sangria, with the Wine Snobs at…

Thursday, June 18, 202006/18/2020

What Wine Pairs with Sea Lamprey?

In Podcasts

Andy Fisk, the Executive Director of the Connecticut River Conservancy and new trustee of the organization and KICKASS CHEF, Neftalí…

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