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.
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May 22, 2026 • 9 mins
Behind the Mitten Podcast
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 breakfast cereal...
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 breakfast cereal...
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May 15, 2026 • 13 mins
This special edition podcast features an incredible story that led to the creation of a unique non-profit organiztion. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we share the inspiriation that is The St. Clair Butterfly Foundaiton.
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 how system...
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 how system...
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May 14, 2026 • 11 mins
Amy Sherman previews this weekend's show with an appearance on the Morning Wake Up on WILS with host Mike Austin.
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.
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.
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May 13, 2026 • 44 mins
Opening week on Mackinac Island!
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 marketing manag...
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 marketing manag...
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May 5, 2026 • 44 mins
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast
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 3: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Bro...
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 3: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Bro...
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April 28, 2026 • 44 mins
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast
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 in Port Huron would be Ar...
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 in Port Huron would be Ar...
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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 competition, whiskey tas...
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 competition, whiskey tas...
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April 14, 2026 • 44 mins
The Pure Michigan Governor's Tourism Conference is a chance to gather with our fellow professionals and hear all about what is good and what is next in the world of Michigan travel. We recently attended the event that was held in Traverse City at the Grand Traverse Resort, and we thought we'd share what we learned, and who we saw.
We kick off the show with the "big guys" or the head gal in this case. Kelly Wolgamott joins us again, ...
We kick off the show with the "big guys" or the head gal in this case. Kelly Wolgamott joins us again, ...
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Episode 746
On this weekend's Behind the Mitten show, Amy and Gonzo go on a road trip from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Marie with stops along the way, including:
Episode 746
On this weekend's Behind the Mitten show, Amy and Gonzo go on a road trip from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Marie with stops along the way, including:
- St. Ignace at the Boardwalk Coffee House, where they talk about things to do in St. Igance this summer, including all the popular bridge crossings.
- King’s Fish Market & Restaurant in Moran, where they talk to a...
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Episode 745
It's spring time, Michigan! And many of us are headed to a tropical climate or at least somewhere without snow, as our friends in Northen lower peninsula or the Upper Peninsula are experiencing right now.
On this episode, BTM co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman take you all across Michigan to discover the diverse attractions that make Michigan a fantastic s...
Episode 745
It's spring time, Michigan! And many of us are headed to a tropical climate or at least somewhere without snow, as our friends in Northen lower peninsula or the Upper Peninsula are experiencing right now.
On this episode, BTM co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman take you all across Michigan to discover the diverse attractions that make Michigan a fantastic s...
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What's new in Michigan craft beer?
Gonzo and Amy have the latest:
Segment 1-Biere de Mac Brew Works, Mackinaw City - Gonzo and Amy talk to co-owner Danny Ranville, who is excited about a new summer season, as as well a special appearance by Gonzo and Amy who will speak at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the brewery.
Segment 2-Kerry Lynch of Short’s Brewing talks about new releases and April 25th Short's Anni Party!
Segment 3-Manda Sue Geiger joi...
Gonzo and Amy have the latest:
Segment 1-Biere de Mac Brew Works, Mackinaw City - Gonzo and Amy talk to co-owner Danny Ranville, who is excited about a new summer season, as as well a special appearance by Gonzo and Amy who will speak at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the brewery.
Segment 2-Kerry Lynch of Short’s Brewing talks about new releases and April 25th Short's Anni Party!
Segment 3-Manda Sue Geiger joi...
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March 16, 2026 • 44 mins
On this weekend's show, Gonzo and Amy learn more about the 37th annual Celebrating Life Powwow at Central Michigan University (March 21-22), and get opening date information for a new season on Mackinac Island.
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...
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...
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March 13, 2026 • 11 mins
The best way to celebrate Pi Day is self explanatory really, you should probably go on out there and EAT the pie, right? That's what we'd do here at Behind the Mitten, and what we will be doing this March 14 2026 on Pi Day. We are heading straight to what might be the greatest pie in all the land, Grand Traverse Pie Company.
How and why did Pi Day start and how can you celebrate it properly this year? For the answer, we turned to Ch...
How and why did Pi Day start and how can you celebrate it properly this year? For the answer, we turned to Ch...
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John Gonzalez was a guest on Thursday on the "Morning Wake Up" on WILS-AM with Mike Austin.
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...
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...
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March 13, 2026 • 44 mins
This weekend we debut our show in Escanaba on our first radio affiliate in the Upper Peninsula. A huge shout out to our good friend Caleb Gordon, who helped us get connected to WCHT-AM and FM as part of the Radio Results Network family.
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...
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...
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March 13, 2026 • 44 mins
This week's episode takes us all over Michigan in search of wee bit o' the Irish, and share a few fun St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the state. Slainte!
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...
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...
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March 7, 2026 • 44 mins
We love a good road trip, whether they're planned or not. On this episode of Behind the Mitten, we head out with our portable mics to see what we can find as we travel north of Grand Rapids along the 131 corridor.
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...
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...
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March 6, 2026 • 10 mins
We recently got to stop by and visit with our friends at Crystal Mountain, during a snowy and blustry winter day when the lifts were picking up happy skiers on their way to sashaying down the mountain.
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 ...
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 ...
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March 5, 2026 • 10 mins
Amy Sherman was a guest on Thursday on the "Morning Wake Up" on WILS-AM with Mike Austin.
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.
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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.
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March 3, 2026 • 1 min
Hey, everyone, I'm John Gonzalez from Behind the Mitten. I'm in Bay City, Michigan right now with my good friend Earl Bovia, president of the Bay City Fireworks Festival (July 1-4, 2026). It's a little noisy in here, Earl, because you just made some major announcements about this year's event.
"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...
"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...
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