John Gonzalez

Behind the Mitten

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"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.

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John Gonzalez

Episodes

May 13-14 Gaylord show preview with the Breakfast Flakes 12.05.2023 5:11

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.

S5,E18: Michigan's most awesome Fairs & Festivals (May 6-7, 2023) 08.05.2023 44:50

“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...

Pure Michigan's Dave Lorenz ready for a Return to Summer (2023) 02.05.2023 11:00

“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...

Trevor Tkach on Michigan Tourism, and Traverse City, of course! (2023) 02.05.2023 11:50

“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...

Grand Valley State University Hospitality at Pure Michigan Tourism Conference (2023) 02.05.2023 12:00

“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...

Ferris State University at Pure Michigan Tourism Conference (2023) 02.05.2023 10:00

“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...

Make Pure Ludington your Summer 2023 destination (BTM Podcast) 02.05.2023 10:32

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...

Crystal Mountain ready for 16th annual Beer & Brat Festival Memorial Day Weekend 01.05.2023 1:00

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....

Cannons, zip lines, forts and more! Mackinac Historic State Parks ready for a new season (2023) 01.05.2023 1:00

Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talks to Dominick Miller of Mackinac Historic State Parks about the 2023 season, whichs opens in early May. The iconic Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island opens May 4. See why the fort is the highlight of any island visit. Get all of the information you need to plan the perfect day in Mackinac Island State Park, and find unique collectables at the Official Mackinac Is...

Makers Trail Festival at Weko Beach (June 10) 01.05.2023 0:56

Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talks to Daniele Crevier, Events & Operations Manager at St. Joseph Today, about the upcoming Makers Trail Festival in Bridgman at Weko Beach. All the details: DATE: Saturday, June 10, 2023 TIME: 1-7 p.m. LOCATION: Weko Beach | Bridgman, MI WEBSITE: makerstrailfestival.org DESCRIPTION : Join us Saturday, June 10 from 1:00p-7:00p at Weko Beach in Bridgman, MI as...

New Pygmy Hippo exhibit to open this Spring at John Ball Zoo 01.05.2023 1:00

In this short Podcast, Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talks to Jamie Racalla, an Animal Care Supervisor at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, about the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Pygmy Hippo exhibit opening later this Spring. The Zoo has planned a Hippopalooza weekend, June 2-4, to celebrate its new pygmy hippos Jahari and Penelope. Enjoy live music, animals and specialty foods. Learn mo...

Grill on Hill (May 6) at Treetops Resort presented by Ebels General Store and Little Town Jerky 01.05.2023 1:06

It's Grilling Time! It's the 5th Annual Grill on the Hill presented by Ebels General Store and Little Town Jerky is from 12:30 p.m. May 6 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord. Enjoy great food, live music, wagon rides and more while creating memories for a lifetime! Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children 12 & under. Along with entry, your ticket will include: Viewing live cooking of the BBQ...

S5,E17: Why we love Michigan's small towns (April 29-30, 2023) 01.05.2023 44:51

“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's show is all about small towns! Season 5, Episode 17: Jaylyn McC...

Amy Sherman previews Michigan Small Towns (WPHM, April 28, 2023) 28.04.2023 4:58

“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 join the Paul Miller Show (April 28) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview this wee...

Michigan small towns with Amy & Gonzo (CFX 'Breakfast Flakes' April 27, 2023) 27.04.2023 5:08

“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...

S5,E16: Celebrating Michigan's Great Lakes, plus Ludington, South Haven, Port Huron and Bay Region (April 22-23) 24.04.2023 44:50

“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's show is all about one of Michigan's greatest resources, our fan...

S5,E15: Michigan Tourism professionals on the state of the industry (April 15-16, 2023) 17.04.2023 44:50

“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's show is all about Michigan Tourism through the eyes of those re...

S5,E14: It's Baseball season across Michigan! (April 8-9, 2023) 10.04.2023 44:50

“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's show is all about the greatest of all summer pastimes, and Gonz...

Baseball is back! Gonzo and Amy preview BTM on CFX 'Breakfast Flakes' (April 6, 2023) 08.04.2023 5:19

“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...

S5,E13: All Things Port Huron - Summer festivals, museums and a new distillery (April 1-2, 2023) 03.04.2023 44:50

“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 travel to Port Huron - a.k.a. Michigan's Thumbcoast and the Bl...

Preview of this weekend's show about Port Huron on WPHM (March 31, 2023) 01.04.2023 8:36

“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, John Gonzalez join the Paul Miller Show (March 31) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview this w...

S5, E12: Spring beers with Bell's, Short's, Stormcloud, and more! (March 25-26, 2023) 29.03.2023 44:50

“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 a few of our "beer friends" are joining us and sharing some of th...

Don't Knock It Until You Try It: Pickled Eggs, Tequila in Bloody Marys (Gonzo & Amy on WCFX) 23.03.2023 5:22

“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...

S5, E11: Cudighi, Coneys and Doozie's - Michigan's Favorite Foods (March 18-19, 2023) 21.03.2023 44:50

“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 a few of our DJ friends are joining us and sharing some of their...

S5, Ep10: Foodie Show with Amore, Lula's Louisiana Cookhouse and Chilango's (March 11-12, 2023) 12.03.2023 44:50

“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. Last week we started getting ready for summer with some upcoming festivals...