John Gonzalez

Behind the Mitten

Society EN ↓ 808 episodes

"Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has nearly 700 episodes. In 2025 it celebrates 10 years! It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. John is a longtime journalist, social media early adopter and member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a former chef with 20-plus experience, craft beer expert and freelance writer. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten.

Author

John Gonzalez

Episodes

Season 5, Episode 4: Winter Carnival, Michigan Ice Fest, Keweenaw Peninsula, Jennifer Perez at TV6 (Jan. 27-28, 2023) 29.01.2023 44:49

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 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 episode we travel to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to get more de...

Landon Beach: Author shares his love for Michigan, and local bookstores (Jan. 26, 2013) 26.01.2023 12:45

“ Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 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 today's podcast, John and Amy are joiuned by author Landon Beach . Land...

Season 5, Episode 3: 'Bad Axe' and 'Coldwater Kitchen,' two special made in Michigan movies (Jan. 21-22, 2023) 23.01.2023 44:51

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 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 weekend's show we introduce you to two special "made in Michigan" m...

Season 5, Episode 2: Why we love Big Rapids (Jan. 14-15, 2023) 16.01.2023 44:50

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 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 weekend's show, Season 5, Episode 2: We head to Big Rapids, home to...

Season 5, Episode 1: How to experience a Pure Michigan winter with Dave Lorenz, WMTA and Discover Michigan (Jan. 7-8, 2023) 09.01.2023 44:51

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 480 episodes since 2015. 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 weekend's show - the first show of Season 5 - they talk to: Dave Lorenz of Pu...

Episode 52: Best of Behind the Mitten - Benton Harbor, Bugsy Sailor, Bad Axe and Michigan Tech (Dec. 31-Jan. 1) 03.01.2023 44:49

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 470 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 weekend's show we have a "best of" show to share with you. We check in with WSJM's Jonny...

Episode 51: Why the UP gets so much snow, the SS Badger, Michigan Apples and sweetest shop around (Dec. 24-25, 2022) 26.12.2022 44:50

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 470 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 weekend's show we have a "best of" to share with you. Our friends from the S.S. Badger:...

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Amy and Gonzo, plus a preview of this weekend's show (Dec. 23, 2022) 23.12.2022 6:37

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 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 joins the Paul Miller Show (Dec. 23) on WPHM in Port Huron to pre...

Episode 50: How to celebrate the holidays in Frankenmuth, Marshall and Ludington (Dec. 17-18, 2022) 20.12.2022 44:51

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 470 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 weekend's show it's all about celebrating the holidays around #PureMichigan! We visit Ma...

A Michigan 'experience' makes the perfect holiday gift, says Amy Sherman on the Paul Miller Show (Dec. 16, 2022) 16.12.2022 5:08

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 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 the Paul Miller Show (Dec. 16) on WPHM in Port Huron to previ...

Original Murdick's Fudge Podcast with Bob Benser (Dec. 12, 2022) 12.12.2022 11:56

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 470 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 and Gonzo talk to Bobby Benser, Jr., co-owner of Original Murdick’s Fudge and o...

Episode 49: How to have an 'All Outdoors' adventure in Gaylord, Michigan (Dec. 10-11, 2022) 12.12.2022 44:51

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 470 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 weekend's show, we are headed to Gaylord! Join us, and our great friend Paul Beachnau from t...

Lulu Cadieux open daily, Holiday Open House Dec. 10; unique gifts for the holidays 10.12.2022 1:14

Housed in a recently restored 100-year old former fruit market located in beautiful Saugatuck, Michigan, Lulu Cadieux is open daily. We are a Luxury Lifestyle Boutique. We are a French Kitchen with a French Chef. We teach Cooking Classes. We have Soups To Go & Authentic French Picnics. We invite you to take a peek at our vibe (and Christmas Gift Guide) at lulucadieux.com. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE TODAY...

Episode 48: Original Murdick's Fudge is the perfect 'Pure Michigan' gift (Dec. 3-4, 2022) 04.12.2022 45:51

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 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 and Gonzo talk about their love for Mackinac Island fudge, more specifically, O...

Gonzo & Amy preview this weekend's show, which is all about Original Murdick's Fudge on Mackinac Island (Dec. 2, 2022) 02.12.2022 5:55

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 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 join the Paul Miller Show (Dec. 2) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview t...

Learn more about the Hackley and Hume Houses Holiday Tour 2022 02.12.2022 1:01

On this special podcast, Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talks to Erin Schmitz, Historic Sites Director at the Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon. She talks about the return of the annual Hackley and Hume Houses holiday tours. Visitors will be able to see the houses decorated beautifully for the holidays by Muskegon’s local community groups with period-appropriate artifacts, ornaments and more!...

Episode 47: Awesome Michigan holiday gift ideas (Nov. 26-27, 2022) 28.11.2022 44:50

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 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 and Gonzo talk to friends all over the state about great gift ideas, all suppor...

Episode 46: Why we love Port Huron - Michigan's Thumbcoast (Nov. 19-20, 2022) 26.11.2022 44:50

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 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 and Gonzo visit Port Huron to learn about several cool museums, a bustling down...

Gonzo & Amy preview this weekend's show about Port Huron (Nov. 19, 2022) 19.11.2022 5:35

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 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 join the Paul Miller Show (Nov. 18) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview...

Episode 45: Cool School is an all-inclusive experience at Treetops Resort in Gaylord (Nov. 12-13, 2022) 15.11.2022 44:50

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 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 and Gonzo talk to GM Barry Owens about "Cool School" at Treetops Resort in Gayl...

Gonzo previews this weekend's Treetops show on WPHM (Nov. 11, 2022) 11.11.2022 6:32

Michigan Tech Podcast: You have to love snow! (Nov. 7, 2022) 07.11.2022 10:32

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 430 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 and Gonzo interview Beth Fitzpatrick, Michigan Tech University admissions direc...

Episode 44: Winter weather in the U.P., plus Keweenaw Mountain Lodge and Rodeo Mexican Kitchen (Nov. 5-6, 2022) 07.11.2022 44:50

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 430 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 and Gonzo head back to one of their favorite places - the Upper Peninsula of Mi...

Episode 43: Why we love the U.P., plus a look at The Vault & Laurium Manor Inn (Oct. 29-30, 2022) 02.11.2022 44:50

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 430 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 and Gonzo head back to one of their favorite places - the Upper Peninsula of Mi...

Episode 42: All over the state - Mackinac Island, Keweenaw Peninsula and Flint (Oct. 22-23, 2022) 24.10.2022 44:51

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 430 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 and Gonzo travel to several destinations. They open with Alaina Wiens, Executiv...