Behind the Mitten

Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten previews this weekend's show (Oct. 17-18, 2026) on the Mike Austin Morning Wake Up on WILS-AM (1320) in Lansing. This weekend on BTM: Explore Muskegon through the local stories and places that make it a standout Lake Michigan destination. Amy Sherman and special co-host Amber Mae Peterson of Visit Muskegon share the city’s downtown energy, fall activities, Olympic-...

John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten previews this weekend's show (Oct. 17-18, 2026) on the Paul Miller Show on WPHM-FM (105.5) in Port Huron. Tune in for Michigan travel inspiration and a fresh look at the communities that make the state special. This weekend on BTM: Explore Muskegon through the local stories and places that make it a standout Lake Michigan destination. Amy Sherman and Amber Mae Pe...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. Episode 773 Air Date: Oct. 10-11, 2026 We have a little bit of everything on this weekend's show: Segment 1: We talk about Kind Ale , a wet hopped IPA from Short’s Brewing that features Brian Tennis of Northern Michigan’s Hop Alliance on the label.  On tap and in six packs across the state for a limited time. Segment 2: Gonzo t...

On Friday, Oct. 9, John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten was a guest on the WPHM-105.5 FM Morning Show with Paul Miller. He talked about what listeners can expect on this weekend’s Behind the Mitten Show: A popular pizza joint in Comstock Park (near Grand Rapids) that sells slices of cheese pizza for $1 on weekdays, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ( CP Pizza ) The upcoming Potato Festival in Houghton. ( Oct. 24 )...

We talk pizza, Michigan craft beer, Potato Festival and a Mrs. Roper Romp in Bay City, plus play a silly game with the Flakes on 95.3 CFX .

John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten was a guest Thursday, Oct. 8 on the Morning Wake-Up on WILS-AM in Lansing. He talked about what to expect on this weekend's Behind the Mitten Show, includung: A popular, local pizza joint in Comstock that sells slice of cheese pizza for $1 on weekdays, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ( CP Pizza ) The upcoming Potato Festival in Houghton. ( Oct. 24 ) Kind Ale, a wet hopped IPA ...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast Episode 771 Air date: Sept. 19-20, 2026 Michigan travel gets delicious, surprising, and a little bit Amish in this packed episode of Behind the Mitten. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spotlight fall festivals, a family-run creamery in Mio, and small-town discoveries that make you want to grab a cooler and hit the road. The episo...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. On the air for 11 years. Episode 772 What makes an independent bookstore a place readers return to again and again? In this interview segment, Behind the Mitten co-host Amy Sherman talks with Matt Norcross , co-owner of McLean & Eakin Booksellers in Petoskey, Michigan. Matt shares how the bookstore builds a welcoming commun...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. Amy Sherman joins Mike Austin as part of the Morning Wake-Up on WILS-1320AM, Lansing's More Compelling Talk Radio. She talks about what people can expect this weekend on Behind the Mitten, and she also shares  why Blue Hubbard Squash at Bavarian Inn and Zehnder's of Frankenmuth is one of the state's most beloved autumn traditio...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast: This weekend Gonzo and Amy Sherman go behind the scenes of two great Michigan events: The Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island (Oct. 2 and 3) , And the annual Fall Harvest Festival at Chateau Chantal on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City (Oct. 3). Plus, their good friend and historian Andrew Kercher stops by to talk about...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. John Gonzalez, Gonzo, previews this weekend's show on WPHM-105.5 FM with Paul Miller. Gonzo talks about: The Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island (Oct. 2 and 3) , And the annual Fall Harvest Festival at Chateau Chantal on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City (Oct. 3). He doesn't discuss it with Paul, but if you tune in this weekend...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. John Gonzalez, Gonzo, previews this weekend's show on WILS-AM (1320) with Mike Austin. They talk wine, and fudge! Gonzo mentions: The upcoming Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island (Oct. 2 and 3) , And the annual Fall Harvest Festival at Chateau Chantal on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City (Oct. 3). Listen this weekend on your fa...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. John Gonzalez, Gonzo, previews this weekend's show on CFX, 95.3 The Breakfast Flakes. Gonzo talks about: The Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island (Oct. 2 and 3) , And the annual Fall Harvest Festival at Chateau Chantal on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City (Oct. 3). Listen this weekend on your favorite radio stations across the s...

One of Northern Michigan's most anticipated harvest traditions returns October 3 on Old Mission Peninsula On this weekend's Behind the Mitten Show, we talked to Kyle Brownley, the marketing director at Chateau Chantal, a winery that Gonzo picked as one of Michigan's Best wineries way back in 2015. It is located on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City. Learn more about the Oct. 3 fall festival at...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. On this bonus episide, Amy Sherman runs down what listeners can expect this weekend on Behind the Mitten. She and Gonzo are regular guests each Thursday on the "Morning Wake Up" with Mike Austin in WILS-1320 AM, Lansing's "More Compelling Talk Radio" show. Behind the Mitten can be heard Saturdays from 8-9am on 1320 WILS. Our af...

We’ve got helpful news you can use this week on the show, plus a student run event in Midland, and fall fun in the Keweenaw.  Segment 1: We start off with our good friend Mark Copeland from  Jay’s Sporting Goods. With locations in Gaylord and Claire, Jay’s is the destination for all things outdoors. Mark joins us to talk a little bit about the new changes in Michigan hunting laws, assures Amy that...

It’s a hodge podge this week, which means we have missives from all over Michigan. We’ll start the show off with a beer, which is always the best way. We discuss the upcoming Michigan Brewers Guild U.P. Beer Festival which is happening this year on September 12, once again in beautiful downtown Marquette. Beloved by brewers, the fest is one of our favorites too. Have you been? That's just the begi...

This week takes us from blue water to blue water, with stops in the Thumb and Traverse City. First up, we have breaking news with our friends from the National Writer’s Series , which if you didn’t know, is a year-long book festival that happens both in person, and online. Kendall Kotcher joins us to share which amazing authors will be visiting TC this year, and let’s just say that once again, the...

John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten previews this weekend's show with stops in Traverse City, Port Huron and Anchor Bay. He and co-host Amy Sherman are guests of The Morning Wake Up each Thursday on WILS-AM (1320) in Lansing. Behind the Mitten can be heard Saturdays from 8-9am on 1320 WILS. Our affiliates and air times across the state: Fridays • 8:10 AM — News/Talk/Sports 105.5 FM WPHM (Port Huron...

Each Thursday, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez share with listeners of WILS-1320AM what to expect on their Behind the Mitten radio show. This weekend Amy talks about why she loves Gaylord like a second home.

Each Friday, Gonzo and Amy Sherman give listeners of WPHM (105.5-FM) a preview of Behind the Mitten weekend's show. This week they are in Gaylord. Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com .

Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten hangs out with Rob and Kent of CFX-95.3 every Thursday to preview this weekend's show.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast Episode 766 Aug. 22-23, 2026 On this weekend’s show we learn why Gaylord is a perfect fall destination. In addition to great fall color tours, you will learn about the Pigeon River Country State Forest, home to 120,000 acres of Northern Michigan wilderness, six lakes, three rivers, horse trails and camps, 60 miles of biking and...

Behind the Mitten, Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast EPISODE 765 Aug. 15-16, 2026 The show includes fun things to do in the Port Huron area, including the opening for the Cheesburger Festival in Caseville (Aug. 14-23). Amy spends the day making a few stops in Spring Lake and Grand Haven. And John gets some mouthwatering doughnuts at Buttercrust Bakery in Bridgeport (near Frankenmuth...

John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten appears on the Mike Austin Show on WILS-AM (1320) in Lansing to talk about what is in store on this weekend's BTM show. The show includes fun things to do in the Port Huron area, including the opening for the Cheesburger Festival in Caseville (Aug. 14-23). Amy spends the day making a few stops in Spring Lake and Grand Haven. And John gets some mouthwatering dough...