Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit Beaver Island, Michigan for the first time in August of 2018. On this Podcast they take you on a journey to some of the Island's best locations. Their tour guides are the owners of Long Road Distillers, who travel to the Island each fall to source juniper berries fr their award-winning Michigin. The journey includes a trip by plane on Island Airways. Segment 1-W...

Show Notes: Segment 1-Danny Musser, who's family has been the "caretakers" of the Grand Hotel for three generations shares the history of this Michigan gem. Segment 2-Ben Mosley, the stable manager of the Grand discusses what it takes to keep their horses happy and healthy. Did you know you can take a stable tour for free, and not only see their teams of horses but also dozens of historical carria...

Show Notes: Segment 1-Linda Hoath from Sault Ste. Marie tourism and convention bureau. Plan your trip to the Soo at SaultSteMarie.com. We are recording from Bird's Eye Outfitters, a local business that features sports and outdoor equipment rentals, and has both a coffee shop and a popular bar inside. Segment 2-We chat with the owners of Bird's Eye Outfitters, Ken and Wilda Hopper about outdoor adv...

On this Podcast, we talk to comedian/actor Brad Sherwood, who is on the "Scared Scriptless Tour" with Colin Mochrie. The comedians are best known for their years on the TV Show "Whose Line is in Anyway?" The "Colin & Brad Scared Scriptless" shows comes to the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Tickets are $34 – $52. More info at https://www.fhfineartscenter.com/event/colin-brad-s...

Segment 1- Marilyn Clear, Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Director Ryan Sylvester, Paw Paw Brewing, brewer and owner Segment 2-Lauran Shafer, St. Julian wine club director Kyle Totzke, St. Julian assistant wine maker Segment 3-Marilyn Clear Jordan Berg, St. Julian lab tech. We talk about what volunteers can expect at the Festival. Segment 4-Marilyn Clear Ryan Sylvester and Keith Buckman from Paw Paw Brew...

This show aired July 28-29, 2018.

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI -- Bartender Jesse Bader of the Gate House is resuming his quest to travel the 2,665-trip of the Pacific Crest Trail. He leaves Mackinac Island Aug. 11, 2018 and hopes to return Oct. 1. The hike will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Make donations at the St. Jude fundraising page at stjude.org. http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=4359294&fr_id=59427&pg=person...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of BTM, as well as Jeremy Cox of the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, join West Michigan Live with Justin Barclay on WOOD radio to talk about the 2018-2019 season. Season tickets on sale July 30, 2018. Learn more about the six-show season at https://www.fhfineartscenter.com/

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Grand River Brewery, where they talk beer and spirits, as well as great Mexican cuisine at Chilango's Cantina Grill and events in the area with Experience Jackson.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit the SE Pioneer Wine Trail. Learn about Chateau Aeronautique Winery in Irish Hills, Pentamere Winery in Tecumseh, Flying Otter Vineyard & Winery in Adrian and Burgdorf's Winery in Haslette!

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman discover St. Ignace, which is known for hosting several car shows and other events during the season. This show aired June 30-July 1, 2018. More information at http://www.stignace.com/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman hang out with the organizers of this year's Car Show Weekend 2018 in St. Ignace, Michigan. The car show runs June 28-30, 2018. More info: http://www.saintignace.org/event/st-ignace-car-show-weekend/

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend time in Petoskey and talk trails and biking, the opening of a new arts and cultural center, events and so much more. They broadcast from the Petoskey Brewing Company. This episode aired June 22-23, 2018 on radio stations across the state. More information on Petoskey at https://www.petoskeyarea.com/ More information on the G...

On this segment of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman hang out with Brian Bailey of the Chippewa Hotel and the Pink Pony, as well as BTM's former intern (and former employee at the Pink Pony), Hannah Olson. We do events and Beer of the Week. This episode aired June 16-17, 2018. Lean more about the Chippewa Hotel at https://www.chippewahotel.com/ Learn more about Wawashkamo at http://...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend time on Mackinac Island. They learn about Original Murdick's Fudge, which has been making fudge on the Island since 1887, and some other popular destinations. Show Notes Segment 1: We talk to Bob Benser of Original Murdick's Fudge, who tells the story about how Mackinac Island became the fudge capitol of the world. Also, lis...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman get to hang out on the Lake Michigan car ferry the SS Badger in Ludington, Michigan. This episode aired June 9-10, 2018 on radio stations all across the state. Show Notes: Segment 1: We broadcast the show from the Pilot House of the SS Badger with Captain Mike Martin and Terri Brown, director of marketing. Segment 2 (Listen at 10:...

On this weekend's Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman travel to Cheboygan, Michigan, which is a "hidden gem in Northern Michigan." Show Notes: Segment 1: Guests include Scott Herceg, the executive director of the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, and Jim Conboy, who is a board member of the Top of Michigan Trails Council and bicyclist extraordinaire. More info at h...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend the day on Mackinac Island where they talk about what's new for the 2018. The show is broadcast from Smokey Jose's, a new restaurant that just opened for the new season. Segment 1: Tim Hygh of the Mackinac Island Convention and Visitors Bureau talks about some new features, as well as his new, two-story information center wh...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman travel to Mackinac Island to learn about Mackinac State Historic Parks, including Fort Mackinac, Colonial Michilimackinac and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. Segment 1: Phil Porter, executive director of Mackinac State Historic Parks. Segment 2 (Listen at 10:35): Steven Brisson, Deputy Director of Mackinac State Historic Parks...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman talk about the MLive search for Michigan's Best Mexican Restaurant. This episode aired May 12-13, 2018 on radio stations across the state. Show Notes Segment 1: John and Amy talk about their latest search for Michigan's Best Mexican Restaurant. More info at http://topics.mlive.com/tag/best-mexican-restaurant/ Segment 2 (Listen at...

On this show, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Bonobo Winery on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City. May is Wine Month, and Jennifer Case from Traverse City Tourism stops by to tell us about some cool deals. Also, we hear from Jillian Manning of Grand Traverse Resort about golfing opportunities, as well dining options and things to do with kids. Speaking of kids, we meet the ver...

On this episode of "Behind the Mitten," John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman make a stop at 12 Corners Winery in Benton Harbor as part of the Southwest Michigan Wine Trail. This show aired April 28-29, 2018 on radio stations across the state. Learn more about Behind the Mitten at http://behindthemitten.com/ Show Notes: Segment 1: Joe Herman of Karma Vista Vineyards and Lauren Kneibes of Lazy Ballerina Wi...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman guest on West Michigan Live with Justin Barclay and bring along David Ringler of Cedar Springs Brewing. Why? Well, he makes great German-inspired beer and great pretzels, just in time for National Pretzel Day.

On this episode of "Behind the Mitten," John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay on the Leelanau Peninsula. They learn all about the wine, its new menu and the deals for May, which is Wine Month in Michigan. This episode aired April 21-22, 2018 on multiple radio stations across the state. Segment 1: We meet up with Lorri Hathaway -- aka the Wine Goddess -- of LP Wines th...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez visit Big Rapids, Michigan to explore some of the things to do in the area. They broadcast from Schuberg's Bar and Grill, known for its famous Schu-burgers. This episode aired April 14-15, 2018 on multiple radio stations across Michigan. Show Notes Segment 1: Carleen Rose of the Old Pioneer Store & Emporium tells us about the area...