MI Best: An MLive Podcast

John Gonzalez talks to Claire Lepine, the marketing manager of MAWBY Sparkling Wines in Suttons Bay, Michigan about the difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine, as well the different methods of fermenting the wines to give them their tiny bubbles. Oh, and the topic of “Sex” comes up, too. Learn more about MAWBY at  https://mawby.wine/

In this episode, Dave Lorenz talks with John Gonzalez and Chef Jenna from Amore in West Michigan about the state of Restaurants in Michigan.

It is the holiday season so Gonzo decided it was a great time to talk tamales. 

Welcome to the Holiday-themed "At Home with Eastbrook." In today's episode, Eric Hultgren visits with the Villegas family as they share their Christmas decor inspiration, how they remain present during this different season, and tips for engaging the whole family in traditions. Don't miss this Christmas fireside chat with the Villegas!"  For more pictures of the Villegas home, check out their Holi...

In this episode, Eric Hultgren chats with Jordan Brown from the Hurley Foundation about Feeding the Frontlines and what we can do to help during COVID.  

In this episode, Eric Hultgren sits down with Gina Thorsen from Stormy Kromer and Michele Wildman from the MEDC to talk about supporting local businesses this holiday season.

Saddleback Barbecue in Lansing is doing some incredible work for the community by feeding families this Thanksgiving holiday. Check out today's Love Letters Initiative of Michigan's Best restaurants.

Eric Hultgren sits down with Vice President of Communications, Meegan Holland from the MRA to talk holiday shopping and the "panic shopping" trend.

In this episode, Amy Sherman talks to the factory manager for Michigan Sugar in Bay City Kelly Scheffler.

In this episode, Amy Sherman talks to Head of AG Relations and Communications Director, Elizabeth Taylor about tours, the business of sugar, and their own ice cream shop.

With the new restrictions, we turned to you to share with Michigan restaurants how much they mean to you. For the first episode, we are celebrating The Win Tavern 33

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Eastbrook Homes shines a spotlight on a non-profit they're thankful for, A.Y.A Youth Collective. In this podcast hosted by Eric Hultgren, you'll hear from Lauren VanKeulen, CEO of A.Y.A Youth Collective, about their mission to provide resources for youths in crisis. Lauren discusses their heart and mission, the people they serve, the challenges they've overcome this...

This episode is brought to you by Stanley Steemer of Detroit and Woman's Life Insurance Society. In this episode, Eric Hultgren talks with Amy Sherman about how Feeding the Frontlines came about and what we are doing this third time around.

In this episode Amy Sherman chats with Kevin Messing about his role as a field consultant.

In this episode, Eric Hultgren sits down with Kevin Walsh to talk about their "Give Local" initiative heading into the holiday season. 

In this episode, Amy Sherman chats with the president of Michigan Sugar's board of directors, Adam Herford.

In this episode, Amy Sherman talks to the 2020 Michigan Sugar Queen Shaelynn Lavrack about life as the queen.

In this episode, Amy Sherman talks with Corey Guza about the science of creating amazing sugar.

Vice president of operations from Michigan Sugar explains to Amy Sherman how sugar is created.

Brad Mooney of Eastbrook Homes and Joel Ruiter of Home Repair Services sit down with Eric Hultgren to discuss the impactful work HRS does in the community. Learn about Home Repair Service's mission of strengthening vulnerable Kent County homeowners to build strong communities, as well as Eastbrook Home's tie to the non-profit. HRS offers classes, resources, financial aid, ramp building, and more t...

In this episode Amy Sherman talks with executive director of HR for Michigan Sugar, Ellen Smith about working at Michigan Sugar.

Amy Sherman sits down with the executive vice president of Michigan Sugar, Jim Ruhlman to talk about the agriculture side of making sugar.

Brad Mooney and Josh McGraw join the podcast to talk about rising lumber costs and how that can impact building a home.

Kevin Walsh from Schaafsma joins the podcast to talk about how to get the upstairs and downstairs of your house to agree on a temperature. 

In this episode Amy Sherman sits down with Pedro Figueroa VP of Sales and Marketing at Michigan Sugar to talk about the brand relaunch.