Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten go to Mackinac Island where they participate in the Chippewa Hotel Michigan Craft Beer Weekend at the Pink Pony. They talk to Chuck Olson of the Wawashkamo Golf Club, as well as Brian Bailey of the Chippewa Hotel. And they do BEER of THE WEEK, which is Blackrocks 51K IPA. More on Wawashkamo: http://www.wawashkamo.com/ More on the Chippewa Hotel: h...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talk to Phil Porter, who is the director of Mackinac State Historic Parks on Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City. Phil talks about the Island's rich history, and all the things you can do with a family park pass for the season. More on Mackinac Parks: http://www.mackinacparks.com/ More on Behind the Mitten: https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten?f...

Bob Benser, a business owner on Mackinac Island, talks to John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman about what's new this year's on America's favorite vacation summer place. He is a co-owner of the Chippewa Hotel, as well as Original Murdick's Fudge, Island Slice and a few other ventures. He said there are high hopes for 2016 season, which is already at 5-6 percent ahead of last year in advance bookings. More...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman interview Chris Shepler of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. They talk about the upcoming 2016 season, as well as its new vessel -- The Miss Margy. The Miss Margy is an all-aluminum 85-foot ferry manufactured for Shepler's Ferry by Moran Iron Works in Onaway. More info Shepler's: https://www.facebook.com/sheplersferry/ More on the Miss Margy: http://www.mlive.com/lansi...

Amy Sherman of MLive interviews Jamie Dionne, who performed the National Anthem at the 2016 Fifth Third River Bank Run in Grand Rapids. More info: http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/05/search_through_the_fifth_third.html#incart_river_index #incart_gallery

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten and MLive.com spent some time on Mackinac Island for the debut of the new Make It Mackinac Mac and Cheese. It's a new product available at local retailers that features lobster mac and cheese. Segment 1: On the show they talk to Tim Hygh, executive director of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau about what visitors can expect for the 2016 season. M...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten recorded a quick podcast (May 4, 2016) to thank listeners, sponsors and those behind the scenes that make their show possible every week. Behind the Weekend was awarded "Best in Category" at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for Special Show or Personality (on May 3, 2016). More info on Behind the Mitten at https://www.facebook.com/behindth...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez traveled to Lansing for the Pure Michigan Tourism Conference where industry professionals talked about the state's incredible growth in the travel industry. Here they talk to Tracy Padot of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau. More info: http://www.lansing.org/

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten get ready for a few big events, including the Fifth Third River Bank Run (May 14), as well as the upcoming Bill Engvall show (May 13) as part of Tulip Time (May 7-14). Segment 1: John and Amy talk about their recent search for Michigan's Best Bloody Mary. Segment 2: John and Amy talk to Scott Stenstrom of the Fifth Third River Bank Run (Listen at...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talk to Patty Janes of Michigan Cares for Tourism about a special project to restore historic sites around the state. More info: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganCaresForTourism/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten interview comedian Bill Engvall, who performs May 13, 2016 at Tulip Time. The Season 17 contestant on Dancing with the Stars talks about his Top 4 finish, and how he survived week after week. He also talks about why he had to cancel his 2015 appearance at Tulip Time. More info on Bill's show: http://www.tuliptime.com/events/bill-engvall/ More info...

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" interview Brian Bailey of the Chippewa Hotel and Pink Pony, which is getting ready for a Michigan Craft Beer Weekend May 6-7. Only a handful of tickets remain. More info: http://www.chippewahotel.com/MichiganCraftBeerWeekend.cfm

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez traveled to Lansing for the Pure Michigan Tourism Conference where industry professionals talked about the state's incredible growth in the travel industry. Segment 1: John and Amy talk to Lorri Hathaway of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail in the Traverse City area. More info: http://www.lpwines.com/ Segment 2: Tracy Padot of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bur...

On a recent edition of Behind the Mitten, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez talk to their buddy Ben Darcie of Experience Beer West Michigan. His 9-week beer education classes begin April 25 at Harmony Hall in Grand Rapids. More info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExperienceBeer/

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez recorded their show at Railtown Brewing in Dutton (south of Grand Rapids). Segment 1: They talk to the owners about the brewery's history, and also an upcoming benefit. https://www.facebook.com/railtownbrewing/?fref=ts Segment 2: The show also includes interviews with Brian Bailey of the Chippewa Hotel and Pink Pony, which is getting ready for a Michigan Craft Beer We...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez recorded this weekend's Behind the Mitten show at New Holland Brewing, which was hosting malt houses, hop farms and other industry reps to brew a special beer, "The Hollander," for Tulip Time. (This show aired April 9-10, 2016.) Show Notes: Segment 1: They talk to Beervangelist Fred Bueltmann of New Holland about how the craft beer and spirits industry has given Michi...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez recorded this weekend's show at New Holland Brewing, which was hosting malt houses, hop farms and other industry reps to brew a special beer, "The Hollander," for Tulip Time. On this segment (Segment 2), Amy and John talk to Gwen Auwerda, the executive director of Holland's Tulip Time. She spends some time talking about the region's Dutch culture, as well as its recen...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez recorded this weekend's show at New Holland Brewing, which was hosting malt houses, hop farms and other industry reps to brew a special beer, "The Hollander," for Tulip Time. On this segment (Segment 3), Amy and John talk to Matt Helmus of Windmill Island, which is a seasonal park featuring tulip gardens, a 250-year-old windmill, a carousel and Dutch-costumed guides....

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez recorded this weekend's Behind the Mitten show at New Holland Brewing, which was hosting malt houses, hop farms and other industry reps to brew a special beer, "The Hollander," for Tulip Time. On this segment (Segment 1), they talk to Beervangelist Fred Bueltmann of New Holland about how the craft beer and spirits industry has given Michigan a huge economic boom. Fred...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez recorded this weekend's show at New Holland Brewing, which was hosting malt houses, hop farms and other industry reps to brew a special beer, "The Hollander," for Tulip Time. On this segment (Segment 4), they interview Pub on 8th brewer Steve "Bert" Berthel, who talks about the Michigan Saison that was made with 100 percent, Michigan-grown products. Even the yeast str...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez recorded this weekend's show at Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts. Their season opens April 6 with the Crosstown Showdown when the Lugnuts take on the MSU baseball team. SHOW NOTES: Segment 1: They talk to Nick Grueser, General Manager at the Lansing Lugnuts and Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, radio broadcaster at the Lansing Lugnuts More info: http://w...

On this weekend's show, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten talked to Jenna Meyer of the Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing. This segment aired April 2-3, 2016. This year's festival is July 5-10, 2016. For a complete list of concerts and other information about Common Ground Music Festival go to http://www.commongroundfest.com/ Headline concerts so far: AWOLNATION, Alternative...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten interview Lansing Brewing Company head brewer Sawyer Stevens about this week's BEER OF THE WEEK! We selected the Angry Mayor IPA, which is one of LBC's top sellers. It is named after Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, who is known as the Angry Mayor. Stevens said it's "not a complicated malt build. (There is) a little bit of caramel malt in the back bone...

Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez deliver their Top 5 things to do every week on WOOD Radio in Grand Rapids. March 31-April 3, 2016 1. Marvel Universe LIVE! at Van Andel Arena, March 31-April 3 2. Starkbierfest 2016 at Cedar Springs Brewing Company 3. Star 105.7 West Michigan Pet Expo! DeltaPlex Arena, April 2-3 4. Sfunday at the Downtown Market, April 3 5. The Mega 80s at The Intersection, April 2 Mo...