Gonzo Live

John Gonzalez of MLive talked to Jeff Daniels in advance of his Michigan performances, which take him to 7 cities in 10 days, beginning with a show Jan. 23, 2014, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. On this exclusive podcast for MLive.com, the Chelsea, Michigan, native talks about how he got his start in acting while at Central Michigan University, what would have happened had he not went to...

John Gonzalez of MLive talked to Jeff Daniels in advance of his Michigan performances, which take him to 7 cities in 10 days, beginning with a show Jan. 23, 2014, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. On this exclusive podcast for MLive.com, the Chelsea, Michigan, native talks about how he got his start in acting while at Central Michigan University, what would have happened had he not went to...

MLive's John Gonzalez runs down some entertainment headlines, including a developing story about Justin Bieber and what was discovered in the search of his home. Also, John talks to Meg George of the Forest Hills Fine Arts. She has The Addams Family Musical in town at 3 p.m. Jan. 26, 2014.

John Gonzalez, entertainment writer for MLive, talked to Meg George of the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center about the upcoming Addams Family Musical, which will stop at 3 p.m. Jan. 26, 2014. More info at http://fhfineartscenter.com/indexday.html More info on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow

John Gonzalez of MLive interview John Sanders, who plays Black Stache in "Peter and The Starcatcher." The Broadway play makes its way to the Wharton Center in East Lansing next week. Performances are Jan. 22-26, 2014. More on "Peter and the Starcatcher" at http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/peter-and-the-starcatcher Read Gonzo's blog on MLive.com at http://blog.mlive.com/goinggonzo/index.h...

On Jan. 14, 2014, John Gonzalez of MLive checked in with his producer, Judi Jaekel. They talked to listeners about the new season of "American Idol," which begins at 8 p.m. Jan. 15-16, 2014, on Fox. And they talked about John's New Year's Resolutions, to run 14 5K races and lose 20 pounds by mid March. For more on the Going Gonzo Show, check out John's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Goi...

Good afternoon, everyone. Are you ready for this crazy weather in Michigan? We have continuous updates at http://www.mlive.com/weather/ Check out my Going Gonzo Show, weekdays at 1 p.m. on www. Facebook/GoingGonzoShow Here is special Sunday Edition.

Ben Darcie, beer expert/enthusiast and founder of Experience Beer West Michigan, was a guest of the "Going Gonzo Show" on Jan. 3, 2014. He and I'm a Beer Hound founder Paul Starr presented the Top 25 Michigan beers, which appears on the Beer Hound website. It was busy news day, so host John Gonzalez let Ben and Paul present this detailed podcast. This segment runs down beers No. 1-8. Complete list...

Ben Darcie, beer expert/enthusiast and founder of Experience Beer West Michigan, was a guest of the "Going Gonzo Show" on Jan. 3, 2014. He and I'm a Beer Hound founder Paul Starr presented the Top 25 Michigan beers, which appears on the Beer Hound website. It was busy news day, so host John Gonzalez let Ben and Paul present this detailed podcast. This segment runs down beers No. 9-25. Complete lis...

John Gonzalez talked to motocross champ and X Games legend Travis Pastrana on his Going Gonzo Show. Pastrana is touring in early 2014 on his "Nitro Circus Live Tour." He performs with his extreme sports friends in the Detroit area on Jan. 12 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. More details on Gonzo's MLive blog: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/gonzo_show_jan_2_travis_pastra.html Mo...

On Dec. 20, 2013, John Gonzalez interviewed Night Ranger drummer Kelly Keagy on his "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW radio in Grand Rapids. Night Ranger and Cheap Trick perform Dec. 28, 2013, at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. More on the concert: http://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/new_entertainment.aspx More on the Going Gonzo Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow

Mike Griffith, MLive's Spartan beat reporter, talked to John Gonzalez of the "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW radio in Grand Rapids (12-26-13). Griffith updates readers/listeners about the suspension of Michigan State University's captain and linebacker Max Bullough, only days before MSU takes on Stanford in the Rose Bowl. A release was sent to media after midnight on Christmas Day. Bullough did not tra...

John Gonzalez interviewed Ben Darcie of Brewery Vivant about his upcoming Beer School at HopCat in Grand Rapids. He will talk about Christmas Ales on 12-21-13. Class is at 3 p.m. Cost is $5. Ben also talked his job and the Belgian style beers offered at Brewery Vivant, which is celebrating its 3rd anniversary Dec. 19-22, 2013. More on his class: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/12...

Joe Short of Short's Brewing in Bellaire made an appearance on WJRW's "Going Gonzo Show" on 12-19-13 to talk about the Short's Tap Takeover at HopCat in Grand Rapids. Joe is bringing 35 beers to celebrate his 35th birthday. This is the 5th year of the HopCat Tap Takeover. More on Shorts: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/09/michigans_best_brewery_shorts.html The official Short's we...

Amy Sherman of the Great American Brew Trail TV show stopped by the "Going Gonzo Show" to talk about some Christmas and seasonal beers to try in 2013. Of course, all the recommended beers are from Michigan. More on GABT: http://www.greatamericanbrewtrail.com/ More on the Going Gonzo Show: https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow

The season two at home winner of the 'Biggest Loser' talks with Gonzo on 'The Going Gonzo Show' about the five ways to ruin your weight loss resolution.

Rockford, Michigan, native Ginger Zee was recently named the new meteorologist at ABC's "Good Morning America." She replaces Sam Champion. She appeared on the "Going Gonzo Show" with John Gonzalez and special co-host Scott Winters on WJRW-AM (1340). The interview aired on 12/16/13. More on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow More on Ginger Zee at MLive.com:...

Michael Bolton talked to John Gonzalez on the "Going Gonzo Show," which airs on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bolton performs Dec. 5 at the Macomb Music Theatre in Mt. Clemens, and Dec. 7 at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan. Bolton talked about his love for Motown music, and his upcoming film project on the rebuilding of Detroit. More on the project, via MLive.com: http://www...

Michael Bolton talked to John Gonzalez on the "Going Gonzo Show," which airs on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bolton performs Dec. 5 at the Macomb Music Theatre in Mt. Clemens, and Dec. 7 at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan. Bolton talked about his love for Motown music, and his upcoming film project on the rebuilding of Detroit. More on the project, via MLive.com: http://www...

Michael Schafer, a.k.a. The Wine Counselor, made an appearance on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Nov. 22, 2013, to talk about his appearances at the 6th annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. Here is segment 2. The GG Show airs at 1 p.m. weekdays on WJRW-AM (1340). More on The Wine Counselor at http://winecounselor.net/

Michael Schafer, a.k.a. The Wine Counselor, made an appearance on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Nov. 22, 2013, to talk about his appearances at the 6th annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. Here is segment 1. The GG Show airs at 1 p.m. weekdays on WJRW-AM (1340). More on The Wine Counselor at http://winecounselor.net/

Former "Bachelor" star Ben Flajnik, who is a winemaker in California, was in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. While in Grand Rapids, he made the media circuit on TV and Radio. His last appearance was on the "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340). He had three wines from his California Envolve Winery available for sampling — Sonoma Mountain Rosé, Sauvignon Bla...

Former "Bachelor" star Ben Flajnik, who is a winemaker in California, was in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. While in Grand Rapids, he made the media circuit on TV and Radio. His last appearance was on the "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340). He had three wines from his California Envolve Winery available for sampling — Sonoma Mountain Rosé, Sauvignon Bla...

John Gonzalez of MLive.com interviewed Chris Stevens, who plays Sky in the Broadway musical "Mamma Mia!" The interview was recorded Nov. 7, 2013. The tour makes a stop Nov. 15-17, 2013 in East Lansing, Michigan. More on tour: http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/mamma-mia

John Gonzalez talked to owner Mary Laughlin at Laughlin's Slice of Spice in Spring Arbor for his "Going Gonzo Show" on WJRW-AM (1340) in Grand Rapids. Gonzo was on the road for MLive.com, searching for Michigan's Best Pizza. Amy Sherman was his guest host on Nov. 12, 2013. More on the search: http://topics.mlive.com/tag/michigan-pizza/index.html