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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Ousmane Power-Greene tells the story of Crispus Attucks, we find out how Indë, Parris, and how the Ujima Singers will celebrate Juneteenth at The Iron Horse, and we McGovern with Jim McGovern. -
We take a tour of Pomeroy's Vegetable Farm, check in with the 2026 Battle of the Botanicals fundraiser at the Hitchcock Center, and check out the newest editions to the slang dictionary with the Word Nerd. -
We see what Wisteriahurst in Holyoke has in store for Juneteenth, talk to the Florence Community Band before their upcoming concert, and talk with author Heather Abel about her new book, "The Emilys." -
We talk to author Jedidiah Berry about his new book, "Kill All Wizards," see how the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is celebrating Juneteenth, and discuss sci-fi cinema with Mr. Universe. -
We have Live Music Friday with The Golden Hours, chat with Yacht Rock Revue frontman before heading to Tanglewood, and figure out what's going on with the FIFA World Cup with one of NEPM's own. -
For 413 Gives, we talk to the Elizabeth Freeman Center. Plus, we find out about Amherst Black history with Ancestral Bridges ahead of their Juneteenth celebration. -
We find out what Arise for Social Justice's plans for Juneteenth, talk with author Sofi Stambo about new her new book, and explore the history of the words "gay" and "queer" with the Word Nerd. -
We check out what's in store for the 9th annual Franklin County Pride, learn how Resilient Community Arts in order of 413 Gives Day, and take a tour of Carrot Corner Farm. -
We learn about the new book, "Ye Trodden Path," that maps Henry Knox's famous march to Boston and learn about the International Language Institute in honor of 413 Gives. -
We talk with Green River Festival organizer John Sanders to preview the lineup, check out the "Brewing Massachusetts" exhibit at the Memorial Hall Museum, and talk to organization 18 Degrees in honor of 413 Gives.
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.