Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of the weekend radio show "Behind the Mitten" visit with Justin Barclay of West Michigan Live on WOOD Radio (1300 AM and 106.9 FM). They talk about this weekend's show, which airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 21 on WOOD. On this weekend's show, John and Amy visit the Leelanau Wine Peninsula in Traverse City at Black Star Farms. They talk about upcoming events, such as S...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman record for the from Michigan Tourism Conference 2018 in Grand Rapids. This episode aired on April 7-8 on multiple radio stations across the state. Segment 1: Mary Beth Stutzman, president & CEO of the Alpena Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, returns to the show. John and Amy visited the Alpena area on Episide 149. Listen here at...

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman record for the from Michigan Tourism Conference 2018 in Grand Rapids. This episode aired on March 31-April 1 on multiple radio stations across the country. Segment 1: Patty Janes of Michigan Cares for Tourism, a statewide volunteer effort by tourism professionals to clean up/restore historic sites and support the industry. Learn m...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from Looking Glass Brewing Company in Dewitt, Michigan. The brewery was originally a church and built in 1930. The stained glass remains. The goal is to be "family friendly and community driven," said co-owner Joel Dillingham. On the show assistant brewer Nate Calery gives us a little more insight into the beers developed by head brewer and co-owner Lee Stre...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman broadcast from City Built Brewing Company in Grand Rapids. Guests tell you of all the things to do in the area for Spring Break 2018. This episode aired March 17-18, 2018 on radio stations across the state. Segment 1: Courtney Sheffer of the West Michigan Tourist Association runs down some events in the area. Also, Edwin Collazo of City Built gives us...

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit Fenton, which is home to Crust, a baking company, named Michigan's Best Bakery on March 1, 2018 by MLive. This episode aired March 10-11 on radio stations across the state. Host was the Fenton Brewery & Winery. Show Notes: Segment 1: John and Amy talk to Shelly Day of the Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce, who talks about how the city was name...

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On this weekend's show, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez cover all things Traverse City. They recorded at the newly opened TC outlet of Mammoth Distilling, which is located in the up and coming Warehouse District. Colleen Paveglio of Downtown TC lets us know about all sorts of cool events happening this spring, including the May 5 ArtWalk. Lorri Hathaway, BTM's resident Wine Goddess shares things to...

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...