Behind the Mitten
"Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has nearly 700 episodes. In 2025 it celebrates 10 years! It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. John is a longtime journalist, social media early adopter and member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a former chef with 20-plus experience, craft beer expert and freelance writer. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten.
Episodes
Segment 1- Steph Castelein, managing director, Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
A soft opeing is planned April 24, and the official opening (complete with ribbon cutting) is May 1. More details at https://www.mackinacisland.org...
How and why did Pi Day start and how can you celebrate it properly this year? For the answer, we turned to Ch...
Gonzo previews this weekend's show, which is a look at the 37th annual Celebration of Life CMU Powwow in Mt. Pleasant, as well as a sneak peak at what to expect on Mackinac Island this season.
Gonzo also talks to host Mike Austin about signing up for one of Amy's cooking classes in Grand Rapids, and he also invites listeners to Mackinaw City w...
Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy talk about the things they still want to do this winter,
Segment 2: Rosy’s Diner is a popular hangout for breakfast and a burger in Escanaba. We talk to co-owners Andy and Myr...
We will visit our beloved Bay City and learn a healthy way to celebrate this holiday. The Bay City Races offer multiple runs and walks so everyone can find a way to participate. We talk with Elizabeth Mayfield from the Bay City Runners Club.
We head to Clare to talk to our fr...
Located about forty minutes north of GR, Howard City is a small village with a popular destination restaurant. The Forager draws diners from all over for their Great Lakes focused cuisine. We first visited this spot duri...
We learned it's never too early to get a jump on the upcoming golf season, no matter the weather, if you find yourself at Crystal. They've recently installed a new virtual golf simulator, and we got to give it whirl.
We got the scoop ...
On the show, Amy previewed this weekend's show, which is all about fun St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the state.
Amy also shares her favorite traditional Irish recipes, from homemade Irish stew using Michigan’s own Rockford Brewing stout to a decadent Guinness chocolate cake that’s perfect for celebrating, and not just drinking.
Listen now...
"Yeah, we've got a bunch of different acts coming. (Country act) Confederate Railroad on Thursday night. We're doing a Wednesday in the Park...
On this segment, John Gonzalez previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten show, which continues Gonzo and Amy's theme of embracing winter.
Then he engages with Mike in whatever he wants to talk about. This week he is interested in opening a restaurant that will serve breakfast in the morning, then close for a bit, and then re-open as a "s...
On this episode of Behind the Mitten, we'll kick off the show with Judd VanMelle, Director of Player Development at Gun Lake Casino Resort. The casino is celebrating their 15th anniversary of opening their doors in Wayland Michigan, and have promoation a plen...
They talk about what it was like to build one of Michigan's most notable and successful spirits brands in less than a decade.
Established in 2016, Iron Fi...
On this episode:
Segment 1-Rick Schmitt of Stormcloud Brewing Company in Frankfort, who we named best new brewery in 2016. They make Belgian-inspired beer.
Segment 2-Brittany Butti Primeau, Communications Director, and Doug Hand, Golf Operations Manager, at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, where we talk about a new golf simulator to work on your swing this wi...
This is our question this week, and let's just say our guests come back with a resounding, and heartfelt, YES.
Segments1-Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan
Segment 2-Amy and Gonzo talking winter adventures
Segment 3-Erin Ernst, Boyne Mountain Resort
Segment 4-Nick Nerbonne of Pure Michigan, Resident Ski Bunny
First, Amy Sherman previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten show -- which is all about Gun Lake Casino Resort that is celebrating 15 years with a fun promotion every Saturday night in February -- and then she engages with Mike in whatever he wants to talk about. This week he was interested in starting a lounge act. Yes, a musical loung...
Not only does Gonzo preview this weekend's Behind the Mitten show -- which is a fun roadtrip adventure to Howard City, Luther and Mesick -- but he also engages with Mike about whatever is the topic of the moment. Typically you would say "topic of the day," but Mike can change course at any point of the conversation, hence the reason we ...
Christy is actually the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Bureau, which really does mean that her job involves taking visitors out to show them the very best that Gaylord has to offer. It's why we try to have her on as much as we can, because she not only lives in...
Marquette is for Foodies, plus Marquette Mountain Resort, Polar Roll and more (Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2026)
We kick off the show with Susan Estler from Travel Marquette who gives us an overview of winter in MQT, and then quickly gets down to business with what we love the most, where to eat. You need...
Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 11 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.
Description: What makes Gaylord the snowbelt of Michigan? And why does this tiny region get up to 168 inches of snow annually—more than most places in the state?
If you’ve ever wondered how geography and lake effects create this winter wonderland, this episode unlocks...
First and foremost, you don't want to miss the very popular (and fun!) Winterfest and Rail Jam which is happening January 31 to February 1, 2026. Billed as a "marathon of mountain culture", this weekend will feature ...
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