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.

Wednesday, December 18, 201912/18/2019

Outside: Rio Contrada takes on homelessness in his new short film

In Podcasts

Northampton filmmaker, Rio Contrada, debuts his two new short films at the Parlor Room this Friday. One, more fun and…

Wednesday, December 18, 201912/18/2019

THE Egregious Crawdad-Runners Up For Word Of The Year

Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on more of the runners up for Word of The Year 2019. Why was…

Monday, December 16, 201912/16/2019

Starlink & The Breaking of Astronomy

In Podcasts

Hampshire College astronomer, Dr. Salman Hameed and Smith College astronomer, Dr. James Lowenthal, on how Elon Musk’s ambitious idea may…

Monday, December 16, 201912/16/2019

One Man’s Dream of Building Bikes & Community

In Podcasts

Nik Perry wants to bring his area of expertise-bicycle repair-to Main Street in Greenfield. But his dream encompasses more than…

Friday, December 13, 201912/13/2019

Santa’s Wish List Wines: WINE SNOBS

In Podcasts

The Wine Son let Monte and The Wine Uncle make a wine wish at State Street. What did they each…

Thursday, December 12, 201912/12/2019

Thoughts post-March and on Saving SNAP: McGoverning with McGovern

In Podcasts

Despite the fact that Monte thought that maybe they broke up, Congressman Jim McGovern reflects on their march for the…

Thursday, December 12, 201912/12/2019

SCORPIO RISING: Bringing the Power of Dance Behind Bars

In Podcasts

Scorpio Rising features an eclectic group of multicultural artists, musicians, singers, and dancers offering classes and performances. Proceeds will go…

Wednesday, December 11, 201912/11/2019

Quid Pro Quo & Impeach: Runners up for MW’s Word of The Year

In Podcasts

Emily Brewster, resident wordster from Merriam-Webster, on the runners up for their Word of The Year 2019. If you missed…

Tuesday, December 10, 201912/10/2019

THEY: Merriam-Webster’s Word of The Year 2019

In Podcasts

Breaking news from the dictionary! Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster unveils our favorite local hero dictionary’s word of the…

Monday, December 9, 201912/09/2019

The Giving Back Together Toy Drive

In Podcasts

Heather Taylor shares her powerful story about why she is giving back to her community through this toy drive. Come…

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