Monte grew up in the suburbs of Boston, made his way to Western MA. and got his start in radio impersonating Al Gore while off the air on Election Day 2000. He has used his platform as the Music Director and morning host to raise millions of dollars for The Food Bank, Cancer Connection, and the Shea Theater. His conversations with Politicians, Musicians, Authors, Astronomers, Astronauts, and other people that start with letters other than “a.” are beloved by his community. monte says " 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.