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-Amy and Gonzo welcome Joe Caron, former mayor of Marshall, and current GM at Schuler's Restaurant & Pub, about the upcoming Classics & Cocktails event at Venue 19Zero9 (July 31) and the 3rd annual Marshall Motorfest (Aug. 1).
- Segment 2-Amy takes...
Every Thursday, Gonzo and Amy Sherman preview what's on Behind the Mitten on WILS-AM (1320) in Lansing on the Mike Austin Show. On Thursday, July 23, Amy joined in to talk about out our show this weekend, which will feature stops at a brewery in National City, a BBQ joint in Grand Rapids and a U-Pick farm in Ottawa County.
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio ...
For years, WPHM carried our full weekend show. After some programming changes at the station in April, we're thrilled to be back in a new role as a weekly travel and lifestyle feature on The Paul Miller Show, airing Fridays at 8:10 a.m.
We want to sincerely thank Paul Miller and WPHM General Manager Scott Shigley for wel...
Certainly the excitement of the the World Cup 2026 ha...
- Segment 1-Edwin Collazo of City Built Brewing
- Segment 2-Dan Miller of The Beer Truck and Dave Ringler of Kusterer Brauhaus and Cedar Springs B...
- Segment 1-Benita Douglas, Detroit Welcome Center Travel Counselor
- Segment 2-Ken Hayward, Visit Detroit's Chief Operating Officer
- Segment 3- Brush Park Bodega; the revitalization of neighborhoods
- Segment 4-Comerica Park Beer Hall; a great gathering spot
- Segment 1-Phil Porter, Historian and Director Emeritus of Mackinac State Hstoric Parks
- Segment 2-Dominick Miller, marketing director, Mackinac State Historic Parks
- Segment 3-Gonzo and Amy talk about America 250 events.
- Segment 4-More with Phil Porter, War of 1812
- Segment 1-Great Lakes Freighter Captain George Haynes
- Segment 2-Five Shores Brewery, Beulah
- Segment 3- Postal Museum in Marshall
- Segment 4-Pigeon Hill Brewery, Muskegon
Keep up to date on events throughout the state at WMTA.org.
- Segments 1 and 2-Steve Seige of Zero Day BBQ Boot Camp, Zero Day Veteran Powered Food Truck and Zero Day BBQ Consulting
- Segment 3-Earl Bovia of Bay City Bills and River Rock in Bay City.
- Segment 3-Tom Driscoll, manager at Norm's Market in Richville (Michigan's Thumb)
- Segment 1-Dominick Miller, Mackinac State Historic Parks, Chief of Marketing
- Segment 2-Maverick Sharpe, historical military interpreter
- Segment 3-Alice Hill, museum store clerk, starting her 23rd season
- Segment 4-Craig Wilson, chief curator at Mackinac State His...
- Segment 1-White Lake and Holland
- Segment 2-Calhoun County
- Segment 3- Mt. Pleasant, and John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids
- Segment 4-Traverse City and Lansing
Keep up to date on events throughout the state ...
Episode 753
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel podcast and radio show since 2015.
On this podcast, they talk to:
Segment 1: Steph Castelein, managing director of Mackinac Island Tourism, who tells us what is new in 2026.
Segment 2: The owners of Big Little Wines in Suttons Bay.
Segment 3: The founders and their inspirational story at St. Clair Butterfly Fou...
Episode 752
"Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast, hosted by Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez.
Journey along I-75 from Mackinaw City to Wolverine, exploring local gems like the Inn Between Waterfront Restaurant, Vivio's Italian Restaurant, and the historic Michigan Central Depot, with delightful stops for ice cream, bakery treats, and a visit to the Thirsty Sturgeon....
May 22, 2026
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast with nearly 800 episodes since launching in 2015. It is co-hosted by Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - On this special podcast, they explore Calhoun County's signature event - Cereal Fest, a mainstay in the community and known for celebrating the Cereal City's history as the birthplace of the ...
We met with founders Chip and Lisa St. Clair recently, and learned more about this community organization. The Butterfly Foundation is a "neuroscience-based framework that strengthens ho...
Amy talks about our road trip show recorded while traveling southbound on I-75 from Mackinaw City to Indian River with stops at a cool coffee shop in former train depot and popular restaurant in the Sturgeon River Valley in Wolverine.
Our friends at the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau invited us to join them on the island as they kicked off the 2026 summer season and welcomed everyone back home to Mackinac. We spent a few days enjoying the island as she reopened for business, and recorded our show at the lovely Bicycle Street Inn.
We kick off the show with a new friend from a familar place. Leah Anderson, the senior ...
Episode 750
Our annual baseball show!
Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy talk Detroit Tigers baseball and a new season at Comerica Park.
Segment 2: Matt DeVries, Director of Marketing and Entertainment and storytelling for the Great Lakes Loons in Midland, tells us what make this Midwest League team a great destination for foodies and families.
Segment ...
Episode 748
Part II of our time at the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism includes interview with reps from Port Huron, Detroit and Ann Abor. Plus, we check with our resident Ski Bunny. What does he do in the summer?
Segment 1: Michael Hensley, who heads up tourism on Michigan’s Thumbcoast, says the best way to describe a summer...
Episode 749
Spring time in Michigan brings out all kinds of fun festivals and excitement for another Pure Michigan summer. Check out this episode, which aired April 25-26, 2026.
Segment 1: We open the show with Adam Vibber, president of the Alma Highland Festival (May 22-24), who talks about what people can expect, including a Highland dance comp...
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