Behind the Mitten

On this episode of Behind the Mitten we "Meet In Mt. Pleasant" for a fun filled trip around the middle of Michigan, where you can shop, dine, have an outdoor adventure, catch a world class concert, and always be fired up. We recorded the show in downtown Mt. Pleasant at the uber popular sandwich shop, Max and Emily's. Our first guests are our friends at the Mt. Pleasant Convention and Visitors Bur...

"Behind the Mitten" is on the road to the Hoxeyville Music Festival ! Join us and our friends at Dunegrass Co. this Aug. 17-20 in beautiful Wellston, Michigan for this incredible music festival, that will feature an amazing lineup of musicians, including headliner Marcus King . Dunegrass Co. co-owners Eric and Chris Piedmonte stop by to explain what we can expect at Dunegrass Gardens, the speciall...

It’s a hodge podge this week, with segments from all over Michigan as we go Behind the Mitten. We’ve got a contest to win, a hippo to visit, a beer to drink, and a great interview with a verifiable radio legend, who shares some important travel tips for those of us who are differently abled. We start off with our friends from the West Michigan Tourist Association, who are currently holding their a...

Why is Crystal Mountain the perfect destination any time, any season? John Gonzalez of the radio show Behind the Mitten talks to Brittney Buti Primeau on this Podcast about how Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville offers a great central location if you want to explore the area or just bask in all of the resort's amenities. Thompsonville is in a perfect spot! Manistee is nearby to the south and Sleepi...

The 75th Annual Consumers Energy Au Sable River Canoe Marathon takes place July 29 and 30, 2023. This grueling, 120-mile canoe race is legendary for elite paddlers. For the rest of us? It’s been called “the world’s toughest spectator race”, so we knew we had to go behind the scenes and get the scoop. This event is an excellent excuse to head to downtown Grayling, and Behind the Mitten can’t wait t...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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, John Gonzalez talks to Trevor Tkach of Traverse City Touri...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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, John Gonzalez sits down with Kat Paye , the executive dire...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. This week we spend time at the Western Michigan University Solar Farm, whic...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. This week we talk about fireworks - from big city displays to backyard show...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. This week we visit Alpena, Marquette, Mackinac Island and Scottville! Seaso...

This week we head to Michigan's golf mecca, Gaylord, and record from Michigan's Most Spectacular Resort, Treetops. We'll be visiting with our good friend Barry Owens, Treetops General Manager, who always brings a laugh, and great insider tips for all things Treetops. Doug Hoeh, Director of Recreation shares what's new golf-wise around the resort. All I wanted to know was how does one achieve the a...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. This week we took a quick trip over the Mighty Mac brought us to beautiful...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. This week we head to the gorgeous Straits of Mackinac, and visit with our f...

“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 Kent & Rob of the "Breakfast Flakes" morning show o...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. This week we are all over the state with stops in Traverse City, Ecanaba an...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. This week we are back on the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry , and we c...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. This week we come to you straight from beautiful Gaylord, where they are re...

Behind the Mitten joins our friends at WCFX 95.3 in Mt. Pleasant every Thursday to chat about the upcoming show, and to answer the "question of the day". And that is why you'll hear Amy talking about jalapeno poppers so early in the morning.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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. Festival season is off and running across Michigan, and as the weather fina...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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, Gonzo and Amy talk to Dave Lorenz of Travel Michigan about...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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, we meet professionals at the Pure Michgan Governor's Confe...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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, we meet professionals at the Pure Michgan Governor's Confe...

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 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, we learn what students are learning at Ferris State Univer...

On this podcast, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten talk to the irrepressible Brandy Miller , executive director of Pure Ludington, and lifelong resident of this vibrant lakeside community. She is a passionate advocate of all things Ludington, including this year's very special birthday they are celebrating. Ludington turns 150 this year, and they have celebrations planned all year...

John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten talks to Brittney Buti Primeau of Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville about their 16th annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, Saturday, May 27, over Memorial Day Weekend. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan's finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets....