The Fabulous 413 is a daily afternoon radio show celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups.
We want to hear from you! What do you think makes western Massachusetts great? Send us a note or leave us a voicemail.
Reach us at thefab413@nepm.org or 1-800-639-9120.
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We talk to filmmaker Llewellyn Smith about his new documentary exploring the history of the American medical system and talk about a strange exo-planet with Mr. Universe. -
We learn about how to celebrate the great shad fish migration with the 2025 Shad Fest and discuss the importance of passing down stories with event "Sharing Stories, Creating Change." -
We put the NEPM staff to the test to see if they can pick out Hadley-grown asparagus from asparagus grown from other places, McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern who, as always, has a lot to cover, and learn about Cancer Connection's fundraiser, "Grateful Bed." -
We celebrate continue to celebrate Pride Month with The Big Gay Speakeasy in Adams, this weekend's Queer Joy Fun Fair and explore baneful v.s. baleful with the Word Nerd. -
We talk to actor Sam Waterston about the screening of "The Killing Fields" at The Triplex, get a rundown of the festivities to come at Franklin County Pride and learn about jam with Beaumont's Berries. -
We learn how the Community Foundation is increasing equity in western Mass., celebrate aging at Glenmeadow Retirement Living and check in with Mr. Universe during this uncertain time for research funding. -
We check out the Shea Theater's dynamic screening of "Gamera v.s. Guiron," chat with hosts of Boston Public Radio Jim Braude and Margery Eagan and remember musician Jill Sobule with Erin McKeown for Live Music Friday. -
We speak to Jen Pollins of the School for Contemporary Thought about upcoming youth dance programming, speak with author Varla Ventura about her new book, "Enchanted Plants," and learn about The Garden Conservancy's Open Gardens event at one of the locations for viewing in Greenfield. -
We check back in with student authors of the Slavery North Initiative with their picture book exhibit, tour the sustainable and natural dye printmaking studio Zea Mays and learn about pronunciation with the Word Nerd. -
We spend some time in Franklin County at Boulder Top Farm, explore the exhibit, "Voices and Votes," at the Mohawk Trail Regional High School and chat with the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids before their big Joke-ha-thon.
Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith bring you The Fabulous 413, a new live, daily radio show and podcast celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups.
Monte and Kaliis will introduce you to the neighbors who make our western Massachusetts the incredible place it is, with a focus on arts and agriculture, cuisine and colleges, history, happenings and whatever the people of the 413 are talking about today.
We’ll explore our fascinating places from The Clark to Clarkdale Fruit Farm, Tanglewood to “The Tofu Curtain,” from Forest Park to the Five Colleges.
The Fabulous 413 is radio terroir to better connect you to the place that we call home.
Monte Belmonte was born and raised in Massachusetts and has been a radio host in western Massachusetts for the last 20 years. He's married to Smith College Spanish lecturer Melissa Belmonte, and has three incredibly creative kids, Atticus, Enzo and Pax.
Kaliis Smith, who is also the show's digital producer, is originally from Roxbury and now lives in Springfield. A guitarist, she’s in several local bands including Ex-Temper, The Brass, and Soul Magnets, and she's the author of “Finger and Thumb.” Her latest is “Sir Morien,” a children’s book co-written with New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.