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

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

“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 (Nov. 11) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview...

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...

Amy Sherman talks to WPHM's Caleb Gordon about this weekend's BTM Show (Oct. 21, 2022) 22.10.2022 10:31

“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 Sherman joins the Paul Miller Show (Oct. 14) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview t...

Episode 41: Indoor dog park, Broadway Grand Rapids and Bier Distillery (Oct. 15-16, 2022) 17.10.2022 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 former chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this episode, John and Amy talk to Raechel Macqueen of indoor dog park The Pack, which is located i...

Gonzo & Amy preview this weekend's BTM show (Oct. 14, 2022) 15.10.2022 5:15

“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, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman join the Paul Miller Show (Oct. 14) on WPHM in Port H...

Episode 40: A sweet show with Groovy Donuts & Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe (Oct. 8-9, 2022) 09.10.2022 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 former chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this episode, John and Amy talk to owner Linda Hundt about her Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe in DeWit...

John Gonzalez previews this weekend's 'sweet' show (Oct. 8) 08.10.2022 6:05

“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 former 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 (Oct. 7) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview th...

Episode 39: Michigan's No. 1 Haunted Attraction, plus Detroit Fall Beer Fest with MI Brewers Guild (Oct. 1-2, 2022) 04.10.2022 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 former chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this episode, John and Amy catch up with Scott Graham, director Michigan Brewers Guild, which is ce...

Episode 38: Dragonmead Brewery, Gaylord update and localspins.com (Sept. 24-25, 2022) 26.09.2022 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 former chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this episode, John and Amy talk to Paul Beachnau of Gaylord Tourism, who updates listeners about th...

Preview of this weekend's Behind the Mitten on WPHM (Sept. 23, 2022) 23.09.2022 8:46

“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 former 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 of Behind the Mitten joins Caleb Gordon of WPHM in Port Huron to preview th...

Episode 37: Michigan Fall Colors Forecast (Sept. 17-18, 2022) 19.09.2022 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 former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. This week's Behind the Mitten talks fall color forecast, learn about a place where you can literally rol...

Episode 36: Edmore Potato, Fallasburg Art Festival, Lakeshore Harvest Ride and more (Sept. 10-11, 2022) 11.09.2022 44:49

“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 former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. Every community in Michigan has something to celebrate, and throwing a festival is a tradition for many...

Episode 35: Apple Season in Michigan, everything you need to know (Sept. 3-4, 2022) 05.09.2022 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 former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. This week show is all about Michigan apples! Freshly harvested apples are coming in off the trees from a...

Ice Cream Shops, Mackinac Bridge Walk, Marshall Historic Homes, S.S. Badger (Episode 34, Aug. 27-28, 2022) 29.08.2022 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 former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. We start off this week with Gonzo and Amy going over the details for the 2022 Mackinac Bridge Walk, whic...

Episode 33: Burning Foot in Muskegon, GR Beer Tours, Things to Do in Port Huron & More (Aug. 21, 2022) 21.08.2022 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 former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this week’s show, we kick off with Caleb Gordon, the program manager of 1380 WPHM, one of Behind the...

Learn more about the Inland Seas Education Association in Suttons Bay (2022) 16.08.2022 8:47

“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 former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this podcast, John talks to Fred Sitkins of the Inland Seas Education Association, which is offering...

2022 Great Lakes Beer Festival in Midland features 70-plus craft breweries & cideries 15.08.2022 9:00

“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 former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this podcast, John and Amy take you behind the scenes to the very first Great Lakes Beer Festival tak...

Sarett Nature Center, Inland Seas Education Association, Visit Muskegon, new Mackinac Island book (Episode 32, Aug. 13-14, 2022) 14.08.2022 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 former 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 presented by the Great Lakes Beer Festival in Midland, which is Aug. 20 at Dow Diamo...

Michigan Irish Music Festival returns Sept. 15-18: What you need to know (2022) 10.08.2022 10:04

“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 former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. On this podcast, John and Amy talk to reps of the Michigan Irish Music Festival, which is Sept. 15-18 at...