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
Behind the Mitten - Episode 705
"Celebrating 10 years as Michigan's premier radio show and podcast."
On this episode, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman travel to St. Helen for the unveiling of “The Fish,” a striking 6-foot Bluegill sculpture installed to represent the natural beauty and identity of the Richfield Township and St. Helen area. It is the first of five unique sculptures to be placed throughout Roscommon County as part of the ...
"Celebrating 10 years as Michigan's premier radio show and podcast."
On this episode, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman travel to St. Helen for the unveiling of “The Fish,” a striking 6-foot Bluegill sculpture installed to represent the natural beauty and identity of the Richfield Township and St. Helen area. It is the first of five unique sculptures to be placed throughout Roscommon County as part of the ...
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Behind the Mitten - Episode 704
"Celebrating 10 years as Michigan's premier radio show and podcast."
On this episode, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman share some segements they recorded earlier in the year. It's what Amy likes to call a "Hodgepodge" show.
Segment 1: Recorded on Mackinac Island in late April, Gonzo and Amy have a fun interview with Marie Hulett, founder of the Wings of Mackinac - Butterfly Conservatory, who is joined by e...
"Celebrating 10 years as Michigan's premier radio show and podcast."
On this episode, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman share some segements they recorded earlier in the year. It's what Amy likes to call a "Hodgepodge" show.
Segment 1: Recorded on Mackinac Island in late April, Gonzo and Amy have a fun interview with Marie Hulett, founder of the Wings of Mackinac - Butterfly Conservatory, who is joined by e...
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This episode we head back to our beloved Mackinac State Historic Parks to learn what's new, and what's old, and how they plan to celebrate a pretty big birthday this season.
We kick off the show with our great friend, and the director of MSHP's, Steve Brisson. With seven different locations scattered throughout the Straights area, on both Mackinac Island and the mainland, the Parks are a very busy place during the summer season. In...
We kick off the show with our great friend, and the director of MSHP's, Steve Brisson. With seven different locations scattered throughout the Straights area, on both Mackinac Island and the mainland, the Parks are a very busy place during the summer season. In...
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Summer is underway, and that means events are in full bloom across our beloved Michigan. Here on Behind the Mitten, we'll visit with friends from all over to hear about new festivals, great beaches, new hotels and more on this edition of Behind the Mitten.
Jesse Wiederhold is a verfiable Keweenaw Peninsula enthusiast, and his excitement about this part of the state is infectious. We are lucky that Jesse works for Visit Keweenaw, an...
Jesse Wiederhold is a verfiable Keweenaw Peninsula enthusiast, and his excitement about this part of the state is infectious. We are lucky that Jesse works for Visit Keweenaw, an...
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May 31, 2025 • 10 mins
We recently did a show about the incredible festivals we have throughout Michigan celebrating our diversity. In addition to the great guests we had on that show, we also interviewed Dr. Jacoub Mansour the President of the Arab and Chaldean Festival.
The festival takes place in dowtown Detroit at Hart Plaza on July 26 and 27 and is celebrating it's 52nd year. The event is the largest Arab and Chaldean cultural event in North America ...
The festival takes place in dowtown Detroit at Hart Plaza on July 26 and 27 and is celebrating it's 52nd year. The event is the largest Arab and Chaldean cultural event in North America ...
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May 31, 2025 • 44 mins
Michigan is a land of many people, representing many different nationalities and cultures. And ope, do we love our festivals here. Put this magical concoction together and we put on some of the best ethnic festivals in the country right here in the Mitten, and these fun events reinforce our believe that our diversity here in Michigan is our strength.
We start off this episode of Behind the Mitten with our good friend Raul Alvarez, ...
We start off this episode of Behind the Mitten with our good friend Raul Alvarez, ...
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Each week, Amy and Gonzo appear on "Behind the Mitten" affiliate WILS-AM in Lansing as part of Mike Austin's "The Morning Wake Up."
This week Amy talks about Memorial Day Weekend cooking (what is she making, or not?), as well as the art of making fudge on Mackinac Island.
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Learn more about "The Morning Wake-Up" on WILS-AM (1320) at https://1320wils.com/podcasts/the-wils-morning-wake-up
BTM airs at 8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS.
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This week Amy talks about Memorial Day Weekend cooking (what is she making, or not?), as well as the art of making fudge on Mackinac Island.
LISTEN NOW!
Learn more about "The Morning Wake-Up" on WILS-AM (1320) at https://1320wils.com/podcasts/the-wils-morning-wake-up
BTM airs at 8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS.
"B...
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Episode 700 - Original Murdick's Fudge on Mackinac Island
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast. Celebrating 10 years, co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman travel the great state of Michigan, taking you to tasty restaurants, must-visit breweries/wineries/distilleries, get away travel destinations and more. They share the stories that make Michigan awesome.
On this episode they travel to Mackinac Isl...
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast. Celebrating 10 years, co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman travel the great state of Michigan, taking you to tasty restaurants, must-visit breweries/wineries/distilleries, get away travel destinations and more. They share the stories that make Michigan awesome.
On this episode they travel to Mackinac Isl...
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Episode 699: Summer golf, dining options, a special school for women and more at Treetops Resort (May 10-11, 2025)
Behind the Mitten is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and podcast, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Co-hosted by Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez, the show has released nearly 700 episodes and been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as best weekend speciality show. It airs on 22 radio stat...
Behind the Mitten is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and podcast, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Co-hosted by Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez, the show has released nearly 700 episodes and been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as best weekend speciality show. It airs on 22 radio stat...
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We couldn't be more pleased to celebrate our ten year anniversary back where it all began, on beautiful Mackinac Island.
We recorded our very first radio broadcast on the island at the Grand Hotel way back in 2015, when we were the only people staged at a tiny table in a grand ballroom, welcoming our first guests into a truly lovely, historic space. We hope that we have lived up to the expectations that our first location had for u...
We recorded our very first radio broadcast on the island at the Grand Hotel way back in 2015, when we were the only people staged at a tiny table in a grand ballroom, welcoming our first guests into a truly lovely, historic space. We hope that we have lived up to the expectations that our first location had for u...
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BONUS PODCAST, May 3, 2025
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast, which can can be heard on the weekends on 21 radio station across 14 markets in Michigan. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years and nearly 700 episodes.
On this podcast, they returned to Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel, which is where they recorded their very first show 10 years ago.
On this special podcast, Gra...
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast, which can can be heard on the weekends on 21 radio station across 14 markets in Michigan. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years and nearly 700 episodes.
On this podcast, they returned to Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel, which is where they recorded their very first show 10 years ago.
On this special podcast, Gra...
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Behind the Mitten - Episode 697
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere radio show and podcast. It airs on 21 radio stations across 14 markets in Michigan. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years and nearly 700 episodes in 2025.
On this weekend's show, it's all about grilling season!
Segment 1-Matt Smith of Pit Stop Catering in Grand Rapids talks about Michigan's unique style of BBQ.
Segment 2-Brittany Buti Pri...
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere radio show and podcast. It airs on 21 radio stations across 14 markets in Michigan. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years and nearly 700 episodes in 2025.
On this weekend's show, it's all about grilling season!
Segment 1-Matt Smith of Pit Stop Catering in Grand Rapids talks about Michigan's unique style of BBQ.
Segment 2-Brittany Buti Pri...
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April 23, 2025 • 44 mins
This week's show comes direct from the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism, which we were lucky to attend this past week. We loved reconnecting with friends in the industry, while learning all about what is new across Michigan.
We kick off with the the Pure Michigan queeen herself, Kelly Wolgamott. She's the Vice President of our tourism arm here in Michigan, which is run by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. ...
We kick off with the the Pure Michigan queeen herself, Kelly Wolgamott. She's the Vice President of our tourism arm here in Michigan, which is run by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. ...
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EPISODE 695: Batter up! What's new at Comerica Park
This weekend on "Behind the Mitten," it’s ALL about baseball — and we had a blast getting a sneak peek of what’s new at Comerica Park with the Detroit Tigers! Amy Sherman sat down with Chef Mark and Chef Maggie to talk about the incredible new food coming to the ballpark this season (spoiler: it’s delicious).
We’ll also fill you in on the special themed weekends and giveaways the Ti...
This weekend on "Behind the Mitten," it’s ALL about baseball — and we had a blast getting a sneak peek of what’s new at Comerica Park with the Detroit Tigers! Amy Sherman sat down with Chef Mark and Chef Maggie to talk about the incredible new food coming to the ballpark this season (spoiler: it’s delicious).
We’ll also fill you in on the special themed weekends and giveaways the Ti...
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April 11, 2025 • 11 mins
BONUS PODCAST
Co-host of "Behind the Mitten" Amy Sherman shares where she and Gonzo will be this weekend, and all of the fun stuff coming up to do around Da Mitt including BASEBALL!!!!
Amy also runs down what's new at Comercia Park, and Gonzo shares info about his family baseball podcast. This segment aired on April 10 on WILS-AM in Lansing on "The WILS Morning Wake Up" show with host Mike Austin.
Listen to Amy and Gonzo at 7:40 a.m. ...
Co-host of "Behind the Mitten" Amy Sherman shares where she and Gonzo will be this weekend, and all of the fun stuff coming up to do around Da Mitt including BASEBALL!!!!
Amy also runs down what's new at Comercia Park, and Gonzo shares info about his family baseball podcast. This segment aired on April 10 on WILS-AM in Lansing on "The WILS Morning Wake Up" show with host Mike Austin.
Listen to Amy and Gonzo at 7:40 a.m. ...
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April 6, 2025 • 44 mins
EPISODE 694: Behind the Mitten Road Trip -- Bay City to Frankenmuth
In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate 10 years of exploring Michigan's Great Lakes State. They embark on a road trip from Bay City to Frankenmuth, visiting local attractions like Tummyache candy store and John's Bar. The conversation highlights the importance of community, local businesses, and upcoming festivals in Fr...
In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate 10 years of exploring Michigan's Great Lakes State. They embark on a road trip from Bay City to Frankenmuth, visiting local attractions like Tummyache candy store and John's Bar. The conversation highlights the importance of community, local businesses, and upcoming festivals in Fr...
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March 31, 2025 • 8 mins
On this special podcast of "Behind the Mitten," co-host John Gonzalez checks in with good friend Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau about a two-day ice storm in Northern Michigan that has completely devasted the area. Thousands of people across the region remain without power in freezing weather, with some roads still blocked due to downed trees and powerlines. On Monday (March 31, 2025), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a s...
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EPISODE 693: Behind the Mitten Road Trip -- Clare to Lewiston
In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate a decade of exploring Michigan's hidden gems. They embark on a road trip adventure, visiting various local businesses, including Buccilli's Pizza in Clare, R & J's Best Choice Marketplace in Houghton Lake, and Jack's Place in Roscommon, where they highlight the importance of communit...
In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate a decade of exploring Michigan's hidden gems. They embark on a road trip adventure, visiting various local businesses, including Buccilli's Pizza in Clare, R & J's Best Choice Marketplace in Houghton Lake, and Jack's Place in Roscommon, where they highlight the importance of communit...
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March 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Co-Host of "Behind the Mitten" Amy Sherman shares where she and Gonzo will be this weekend including road trippin', the CMU "Celebrate Life" Pow-Wow, candy shops, John's Bar, Prost! in Frankenmuth, wiener dog races, and more on 1320 WILS.
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In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate a decade of exploring Michigan, focusing on Mount Pleasant and Central Michigan University. They discuss the community's growth, the importance of Indigenous culture, and the upcoming 36th annual Celebrating Life Pow wow. The conversation highlights local attractions, culinary experiences, and the vibrant campus life at CMU, emphasizing the welcom...
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