Behind the Mitten

On this weekend’s Behind the Mitten with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez, we visit Alpena, Michigan. This episode aired on radio stations across the state on Feb. 24-25, 2018. Learn more about Behind the Mitten at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/ Segment 1: We learn more about the area from Mary Beth Stutzman of Alpena: Sanctuary of the Great Lakes. http://www.visitalpena.com/ Segment 2 (Li...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman stop by the West Michigan Golf Show to talk about vacation ideas and getaways in the Golf Mecca of Gaylord with Pine Cone Accommodations, and they also learn about Ferris State University's PGA Golf Management Program. This show aired Feb. 17-18, 2018 on stations across Michigan. Learn more about Behind the Mitten at http://behind...

On this episode of "Behind the Mitten," John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Odd Side Ales in Grand Haven. This episode aired Feb. 10-11, 2018 on radio stations across Michigan. Show Notes: Segment 1 – Learn more about Visit Grand Haven from rep Stefanie Herder. More info at http://visitgrandhaven.com/ Segment 2 (Listen at 10:26) – Ottawa County Parks & Recreation/Jessica VanGinhoven More...

On this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman travel to Petoskey to experience the Inn at Bay Harbor. This show aired Feb. 3-4, 2018 on radio stations across Michigan. Segment 1: Michael Costello, President and General Manager of the Inn at Bay Harbor, stops by to give an overview of what guests can expect on their next visit. Segment 2 (Listen at 10:11): Bryan Banfie...

On this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman check into some of their stops around the state. On this show they cover Stormcloud Brewing Company, The Sovengard restaurant in Grand Rapids, Petoskey's upcoming Winterfest and talk to Casey Webb, the new host of "Man vs. Food." This episode aired Jan. 27-28, 2018 on radio stations across Michigan. Show Notes: Segment 1:...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend a day in Gaylord, Michigan, which is known for "all things outdoors." This episode aired Jan. 20-21, 2018 on several radio stations across Michigan. Station affiliates at http://behindthemitten.com/listen-to-behind-the-mitten-here-our-affiliates/ Learn more about Behind the Mitten at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talk Goulash with Fredi the Pizzaman, expansion news at Iron Fish Distillery and Beer of the Week from Aberrant Ales in Howell. This showed aired on radio stations across Michigan, Jan. 13-14, 2018. More info on Behind the Mitten at http://behindthemitten.com/ Segments 1 and 2: John and Amy learn about the famous Goulash that Fredi the Pizzaman is...

On this episode of "Behind the Mitten," John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit the newly opened Aberrant Ales in Howell, Michigan, for Beer of the Week. They talk to head brewer Adam Stout, who moved to the area from Colorado. The brewery offers a full food menu, plenty of beers on tap, and a variety of styles. Beer of the Week is the West Coast IPA (6.6% ABV/77 IBU), which almost drinks as a Double...

On their radio show "Behind the Mitten," John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman talk to Iron Fish Distillery co-owners Richard and Sarah Anderson about big plans this year to expand their kitchen and barrel room. Iron Fish is a farm distillery in Thompsonville, Michigan. This episode aired on radio stations across Michigan on Jan. 13-14, 2018. Learn more about Iron Fish at https://ironfishdistillery.com/ L...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman learn all about the famous Goulash that Fredi the Pizzaman is making in Melvindale, a suburb of Detroit. They also talk about their love for sports, as well as New York style pizza and those tasty fries. Fredi the Pizzaman is located at 17900 Allen Rd., Melvindale, MI 48122. He is open from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 am-3 p.m Saturdays; and closed Sundays. Mo...

On this weekend's show, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman reveal their Beer of the Year for 2017! This episode aired Jan. 6 and 7, 2018 on radio stations across the state of Michigan. Segment 1: Paul Starr of I'm a Beer Hound talks about his upcoming Art & Craft Beer Festival, which is Jan. 27, 2018 in REO Town in Lansing. More info at http://www.artandcraftbeerfest.com/ Segment 2 (Listen at 10:08): T...

On this show, John and Amy broadcast from Gaylord, Michigan where they talk about outdoor activities and renovations/things-to-do at Treetops Resort. This show aired on radio stations across the state Dec. 30-31, 2017. Segment 1: John and Amy talk to Barry Owens, GM at Treetops Resort, a public ski & golf resort that has been open for 60 years. The vacation resort recently underwent $4 million in...

On this Holiday show, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids and talk about their Christmas memories as well as those of some of their featured guests. This show aired Dec. 23-24, 2017 on multiple radio stations across the state. Segment 1: John and Amy talk about Founders, as well as some of their Michigan's Best searches for MLive.com. More info at http...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" offer some winter fun in Gaylord, a chance to check out a great New Year's Eve Party in Grand Rapids, an interview with legendary band Tower of Power and a tasty Christmas ale for Beer of the Week. This episode aired on multiple radio stations across Michigan, Dec. 16-17, 2017. Segment 1: John and Amy visit with friends from Tre...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" broadcast from Snowbelt Brewing Co. in Gaylord, Michigan. With Amy trying out her new skis at Treetops Resort, Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau and Sandy Mattingly of Pine-cone Vacations take over co-host duties with John. They interview Jordan Awrey, marketing and social media director at Snowbelt. He talks about the...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit Rockwell Republic in Grand Rapids, which is getting ready for a BIG New Year's Eve Party, Dec 31, 2017. John and Amy interview Jeff Lobdell of Restaurant Partners, which owns Rockwell. He runs down all the festivities, including an indoor Big Top, specialty menu, drinks, dancing, midnight champagne toast -- all under the theme of "The Greatest S...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" interview Emilio Castillo, founder and leader of the Tower of Power, the California rock band making music for nearly 50 years. The band performs Jan. 17, 2018 at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center in Grand Rapids. Tower’s sound can be hard to categorize, but Emilio says their sound as “Urban Soul Music.” Tower’s rhythm section l...

In this Podcast, John Gonzalez of MLive and the Behind the Mitten radio show talks to Billy Harrigan Tighe. The actor plays J.J. Barrie., who created one of the world's most beloved characters -- Peter Pan. The Broadway touring musical is based on the critically acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film, "Finding Neverland." It stops for 8 performances, Dec. 12-17, 2017 at the Wharton Center in East L...

On this Podcast of "Behind the Mitten," John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum, known for special exhibits and its local history and artifacts. (This segment aired Dec. 9-10, 2017.) The Museum’s current facility opened in 1994 on the west bank of the Grand River in the heart of downtown. It contains three floors of exhibits, the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, the Cook Ca...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Mackinac Island. They talk to business owner Bob Benser about Original Murdick's Fudge, which is shipping fudge for the Holiday season. They meet the Master Fudge Masker. And they interview Brian Bailey of the Pink Pony, Chippewa Hotel and Lilac Tree Hotel Suites & Spa. If you ever wonder what it's like on Mackinac Island during the win...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman find out what's new at New Holland Brewery, and they pick a BEER of the WEEK! This episode aired Nov. 25-26, 2017. Segment 1: Joel Peterson of New Holland runs down what's new at the Pub on 8th and The Knickerbocker. He also picks BEER of the WEEK, the 20th Anniversary Ale that comes in at 20% ABV. The beer is available at each location and select ret...

On this Podcast, John and Amy talk to some old friends and new friends, and also do Beer of the Week from Mitten Brewing Company, which just celebrated its 5th anniversary. This episode aired on Nov. 18-19, 2017. Segment 1: John and Amy recap their search for Michigan's Best Italian Restaurant. Check out the Top 10 List on MLive. http://www.mlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2017/11/these_are_the_tk_best_...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman record from HOMES Brewery in Ann Arbor. This show aired originally Nov. 11-12, 2017. Segment 1: John and Amy talk to Chad W. Wiebesick of Washtenaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. and Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. More info at https://www.visitannarbor.org/ Segment 2: (Listen at 9:58): Cory Joyrich of Ann Arbor Hands on Museum. More info at...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend some time in the Metro Detroit area. This show originally aired Oct. 28-29, 2017. Segment 1: John and Amy open the show at Motor City Gas Distillery in Royal Oak. They talk to owner Rich Lockwood. More info: https://www.facebook.com/MotorCityGas/ Segment 2 (Listen at 10:27): Want to tour Detroit and learn a lot about its history? Check out Motor City Brew Tours...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Beards Brewery in Petoskey. It aired on Nov. 4-5, 2017. Segment 1: John and Amy talk to Ben Slocum and Peter Manthei from Beards Brewery. The owners just celebrated their 5th anniversary and recently expanded. More info at http://www.beardsbrewery.com/ Segment 2 (Listen at 10:00): Matt Norcross of McLean and Eakin t...