Behind the Mitten

Behind the Mitten Special Podcast Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez sit down with Brian Decorah , the general manager at Gun Lake Casino Resort, to talk about "Two epic tribute bands. One unforgettable night." On Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland, Michigan (south of Grand Rapids and right off U.S. 131), will feature Rok Brigade ( Def Leppard ) & Completely Unchained ( Van Ha...

We head back to our beloved Mackinac Island this week, for our annual holiday show with our friends from Original Murdick's Fudge , and more.   We know how curious people are about what life is like on the island during the off-season. We know because we are also super interested in winter on Mackinac, we think it's the most incredible time to visit if you are able. Andrew Doud was born and raised...

Amy Sherman previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten radio show, which is all about Original Murdick's Fudge and life in wintertime on Mackinac Island. In fact, you can pre-order your holiday gifts and send an unforgettable taste of Mackinac Island to friends, family and clients - NOW! Choose from crunchy caramel corn, old-fashioned salt water taffy or buttery brittle — including the seasonal fav...

This week we share some great holiday gifts you can give from the Mitten, because who wouldn't want a bit of Michigan this season?  We visit with our good friend Charlie Olson from Grand Bay Promotions, who shares a few of his favorite Michigan-made gifts to give this season, including our favorite, Original Murdick's Fudge . Fun flavored oils and vinegars from Fustini's ship like a dream and can...

Amy Sherman previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten radio show, which is all about great gift ideas from Northern Michigan Amy shares BTM's adventures on the  Paul Miller Show on WPHM in Port Huron,  which airs Behind the Mitten" at noon on Saturdays and 8 a.m. Sundays. Listen to Behind the Mitten this weekend on 22 radio affiliates across the state at amyandgonzo.com .

Amy Sherman of "Behind The Mitten" (Saturdays at 8 a.m. on 1320 WILS in Lansing) shares all of the good trouble she and Gonzo will be getting into this Thanksgiving week and beyond including Amish roll butter, MI gifts, maple bourbon fudge, Grand Traverse Pie Company, BTM bloopers, and more. Bury me in sugar!! Amy shares appears every Thursday at 7:40 a.m. on the WILS Morning Wake Up Show in Lansi...

This weekend on Behind the Mitten we  Discover The Blue Michigan’s Thumbcoast  and learn all the ways you can celebrate the holidays on the sunrise side of the state. And SON OF A NUTCRACKER there are SO MANY things to do!! We recorded this show at family friendly War Water Brewery/Distillery  in  St. Clair on the River . They are known for their over-the-top holiday decorations, and were just ins...

Amy Sherman previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten radio show, which takes them to Michigan's Thumb Coast for the vibrant holiday season. The show highlights events in Lexington, Marine City, St. Clair, Port Huron and other communities known for their local traditions. The show airs on Nov. 15-16, 2025. Amy shares BTM's adventures on the  Paul Miller Show on WPHM in Port Huron . Listen to Behin...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast ROADTRIP! On  Episode 725 , co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman stop in St. Clair, Imlay City and Davison as they navigate I-69 from Port Huron to Flint. This show was recorded Nov. 3, 2025. It aired across the state of Michigan the weekend of Nov. 8-9. The stops: Ted's Coney Island in St. Clair where Gonzo and Amy have saganaki - O...

John Gonzalez previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten radio show, which takes them to stops in St. Clair, Imlay City and Davison as they navigate I-69 from Port Huron to Flint. They have breakfast at a Ted's Coney Island in St. Clair for saganaki - OPE! A cheeseburger in an surprise stop at Steveo's Bar & Grill in Imlay City. Wings at MoJoe's Wings in Davison, a place we have not visited for...

Amy Sherman previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten radio show, which takes them to stops in St. Clair, Imlay City and Davison as they navigate I-69 from Port Huron to Flint. They have breakfast at a Coney Island, a cheeseburger in an surprise stop, wings at a place they have not been to in 7 years and seafood at a historic restaurant. Amy shares BTM's adventures on the WILS Morning Wake Up Show...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan. This weekend they go on a roadtrip on U.S. 31 from Interlochen, to Honor, to Beulah. On this episode: Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy begin the morning at MI Coffee , a roadsize drive-thru in the Interlochen Plaza. They surprised the hus...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan. On this episode: Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy talk to Joe Herscher of Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Joe talks about the transition of fall to winter when of their 400 horses leave Island to a spacious farm in Pickford where they are...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan. On this episode: Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy talk about some favorite haunted house attractions in Michigan, including Erebus in Pontiac . Segment 2: We take a trip to Glenside Pub in Muskegon for some incredible pizza. Segment 3: We...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan. On this episode: Michael Hensley of Michigan's Thumbcoast tells listeners about several spooky Port Huron events, including the Murder & Mayhem Trolley Tours, classic films and more through Port Huron Museums . Gonzo and Amy c...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan. On this episode: They talk about the Tigers, Lions and fall time fun in Michigan. They take you to St. Joseph in Southwest Michigan, which is getting ready for the upcoming Downtown Spooktacular (Oct. 18) Halloween event for all a...

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan. On this episode: They talk about fall time being the best time visit Michigan. They take you to Snowbelt Brewery in Gaylord, which is celebrating its 9th anniversary. Stop at Gun Lake Casino Resort and Hotel in Wayland where every...

We can't think of a better way to spend a sunny Monday than on a sand dune overlooking Lake Huron at Tawas Point State Park building a new boardwalk with a few of our tourism professional friends. We did just that a few days ago, and it was totally awesome. We bring you the story of  Michigan Cares for Tourism on this episode of Behind the Mitten.  Who better to kick off this show than with the fo...

Behind the Mitten Bonus Podcast BTM is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast, celebrating 10 years on the air, co-hosted by Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez. This segment was recorded July 31, 2025. Description: In this special episode of Behind the Mitten, we take you on a unique journey along the St. Clair River. Join us as Captain George Haynes from the Lakes Pilots Association provides an ins...

In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," host John Gonzalez sits down with Brittney Primeau from Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, to explore the exciting activities awaiting visitors this fall. From scenic hikes to vibrant festivals, discover the best ways to enjoy the season at this stunning resort. Plus, get an exclusive scoop just for our listeners: Crystal Mountain is introdu...

Amy Sherman guests on the Mike Austin Show on WILS-AM (1320) in Lansing where she talks about the new "Oasis" concept bar and pool at Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland. Mike Austin also debuts a new Amy Sherman theme song. Amy Sherman is co-host of Behind the Mitten, which this weekend will feature Gun Lake Casino, Snowbelt Brewery in Gaylord and the popular progressive dinners at Treetops Resort....

This week takes us to Mecosta County , where you can find stunning rolling hills perfect for senic drives, fresh water lakes to fish on, and one exciting university where you can study both gaming and hospitality. So just where the heck is Mecosta County? Tune in to find out. You probably do know where Mecosta is, but not as a county. It's the home seat to Big Rapids, and to Ferris State Universit...

This week we FIRE UP and head to Mt. Pleasant and Central Michigan University for fun things to do this fall in this vibrant college town located smack dab in the middle of Michigan. This is always a type of homecoming for host John Gonzalez, as he graduated from CMU, and is a memeber of their Journalism Hall of Fame . You'll hear all about it, including a few trips down memory lane, on this speci...

This episode of Behind the Mitten finds us back in our second "home" of Gaylord Michigan, along with our co-host, and director of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau , Paul Beachnau. A regular on the show, and one of our best buddies, Paul takes around Gaylord, to spots both brand new, and old favorites. Come along as we go all outdoors, and a little bit inside, in Gaylord Michigan. Did you know that you c...

It's always a pleasure to get to go back to Muskegon, we just love this city located on the shores of Lake Michigan, and the very cool things that are happening here. On this episode of Behind the Mitten we'll introduce you to Skee town, and take you to cool places both old and new, hear all about one of the best Irish music festivals in the land, learn about a major art expansion, and eat some re...