Behind the Mitten

On this podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman take you the TART Trails in Traverse City, which is a network of trails for those who love to hike, ride bikes or rollerblade. Brian Beauchamp , the director of strategic engagement for the TART Trails, takes us to some of the most popular segments of the trail. The TART Trails network currently consists of several multi-use trails in Grand Traverse a...

On this podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman take you around the state for things to do in October! Segment 1: Gonzo & Amy visit with Traverse City Tourism President and CEO Trevor Tkach . A longtime friend, he runs down all the things to do during the fall. Check out traversecity.com for more info. Segment 2: Brian Beauchamp , the director of strategic engagement for the TART Trails, takes...

On this podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman take you around the state for things to do in October! Segment 1: Gonzo & Amy talk about some of their recent fall adventures. Segment 2: Good friend Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau updates folks about this season's fall colors, as well as why the Elk (mainly the male members of the herd) are making so much noise this time of year. Lea...

We are honored to serve as the emcees for this year's Michigan Parkinson's Foundation Heroes Walk, happening on Saturday October 14 at Frederick Meijer Gardens. Parkinson's is a terrible disease that affects over 1.5 million Americans, and over 35,000 people here in Michigan. Although it is usually diagnosed in people over 60, it can occur in people as young as 20, If you are diagnosed before the...

On this podcast, Gonzo and Amy take you to Frankfort in Benzie County for 10th annual Frankfort Beer Week (Oct. 1-8, 2023). Special events take place all week long in the charming, coastal city of Frankfort and neighboring village of Elberta. Segment 1: Rick Schmitt , co-owner of Stormcloud Brewery, talks about the spirit of the community and how local restaurants have come together to create a sp...

On this Behind the Mitten podcast: Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman feature segments on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail and Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette, and interview students and teachers from Grand Rapids Public Schools regarding the Consumers Energy SmartArt Competition as part of ArtPrize. Learn more about the SmartArt Winners at https://force4michigan.com/smartart-t... . Segment 1: Amy...

On this Behind the Mitten podcast: Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman preview the fall color forecast, talk to one of owners of an iconic restaurant in Ann Arbor and put on a spotlight on a recent work project by tourism professionals to clean up a state park. Segment 1: Amy and John talk about their love for the fall. Segment 2 (12:10) : Diane Phillips, WNEM First Alert Meteorologist in Sagin...

On this Behind the Mitten podcast, co-hosts Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez interview teachers and students who participated in Consumers Energy’s 2023 SmartArt Competition with Grand Rapids Public Schools and ArtPrize. On Sunday (Sept. 17), students were recognized for their clean energy-themed artwork in a ceremony presented by Consumers, GRPS and ArtPrize. GRPS student Joshua Kortenhoven won the...

This week we turn our focus to ArtPrize, the annual international art competition and cultural event that is held in Grand Rapids in the fall. We’ve got the scoop on all that is new and different this year, plus some of the incredible community partnerships like SmartArt, that make ArtPrize a truly unique experience. A collaboration among the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, we learn more about the Consumers Energy SmartArt competition, which is a part of ArtPrize, the international art competition that happens in Grand Rapids this fall. Dan Van Till, Coordinator of Fine Arts at Grand Rapids Public Schools, joins us to share more about this transformative experience for his high school students, and what it means to be a part of s...

This week we turn our focus to ArtPrize , the annual international art competition and cultural event that is held in Grand Rapids in the fall. We’ve got the scoop on all that is new and different this year, plus some of the incredible community partnerships like SmartArt, that make ArtPrize a truly unique experience. A collaboration among the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGR...

On this Behind the Mitten podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are in Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Segments inclide interviews: Susan Estler of Travel Marquette , who runs down all the great things to experience in the area, incuding a fun Marquette BrewPass to check in to local breweries for some cool swag. Kevin Thomsen of Queen City Running Company joins the show to talk abou...

On this podcast, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez interview the UP's Bugsy Sailor , who, among many things, is known as the guy who has spent every morning of the last 4.5 years watching - and photographing - the sunrise. Usually in the Marquette area. He is the owner of the U.P. Supply Company , where you will find his photos and calendars for sale. Learn more HERE . In this podcast he also discusse...

On this podcast, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez preview the Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival (Sept. 8-10, 2023) with director Marilyn Clear. Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com . Listen to this weekend's Behind the Mitten on the following stations: *8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids *8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI *8 a.m. Saturday...

On this Behind the Mitten podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman preview their upcoming show in the U.P. with segments from Marquette Mountain and Ore Dock Brewing Co . They also interview reps from The Festival Foundation about Party Between the Lines , a concert with REO Speedwagon and Joan Jett on Sept. 3 Turtle Creek Stadium Traverse City. And they learn about all the fun you can have at the P...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast with about 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this podcast, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez join the Paul Miller Show (Aug. 25) on WPHM in Port Huron to...

On this Behind the Mitten podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman stick close to their home base of Grand Rapids, but also stop at one of their favorite resorts in Northern Michigan. They begin the show talking about Gonzo's recent trip with his sons to see three Major League Baseball games in 24 hours. He traveled with his three sons as part of a family podcast they do called "Big League Dreaming....

On this Behind the Mitten podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are all over the state from the Keweenaw Peninsula to Saugatuck, with stops in Mt. Pleasant and Grand Rapids. The show opens at the Laurium Manor Inn in Laurium, near Calumet in the Upper Peninsula. Owner Julie Sprenger takes John through the mansion, which was built in 1908 for Thomas H. & Cornelia Hoatson, owner of Calumet &amp...

On this special edition of Behind the Mitten , John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend time learning more about the Lakeshore Harvest Ride , a customized bike ride that takes you through farms, wineries and art studios from Saugatuck to South Haven or South Haven to Saugatuck. The rides can be as short as 15 miles or as long as 62 miles. Plus there is a FREE concierge service that will pick up anthing...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast with about 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this podcast, Amy Sherman joins Kent & Rob of the "Breakfast Flakes" morning show on WCFX in Mt. Ple...

Described by one guest as “Flint’s best day”, the last Saturday in August means it’s the Crim Family of races, and this year the 10-mile start line is brought to us by our friends at Consumer’s Energy. On this week’s show, we share all the info you need for this exciting event, plus what it means for the Flint community. We were very excited to meet Crim Fitness Foundation Director of External Aff...

Described by one guest as “Flint’s best day”, the last Saturday in August means it’s the CRIM Family of races, and this year the 10-mile start line is brought to us by our friends at Consumer’s Energy. On this week’s show, we share all the info you need for this exciting event, plus what it means for the Flint community. Rafael Turner, Consumers Energy Coordinator for Community Affairs for Genesee...

Described by one guest as “Flint’s best day”, the last Saturday in August means it’s the CRIM Family of races, and this year the 10-mile start line is brought to us by our friends at Consumer’s Energy. On this week’s show, we share all the info you need for this exciting event, plus what it means for the Flint community. We start off the show with Rafael Turner, Consumers Energy Community Affairs...

Described by one guest as “Flint’s best day”, the last Saturday in August means it’s the Crim Festival of Races, and this year the 10-mile start line is brought to us by our friends at Consumer’s Energy. On this week’s show, we share all the info you need for this exciting event, plus what it means for the Flint community. We start off the show with Rafael Turner, Consumers Energy Community Affair...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast with about 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this podcast, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez join the Paul Miller Show (Aug. 4) on WPHM in Port Huron to...