Behind the Mitten

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...

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...