Behind the Mitten

Feb 03 2025 682 ep. 26 mins 11
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"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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Episode 682: The Spirits of Winter with Iron Fish, Valentine, Long Road and Traverse City area distillers (Feb. 1-2, 2025)

Feb 03 2025 44 mins  
Behind the Mitten: Episode 682 - The Spirits of WinterThe spirits of winter are here, and they sure are delicious!This week we visit with some of our favorite craft distilleries from around Michigan, to learn more about this segment of the beverage industry.Segment 1: We'll take you to Traverse City to check out the tasting rooms that have popped up all over town, with each one hav

Episode 681: Winter through the eyes of Michigan media-FULL PODCAST (Jan. 25-26, 2025)

Jan 31 2025 44 mins  
Sometimes, you just need a different perspective, so that's what we got this week on Behind the Mitten. Learn how to embrace winter through the extraordiary experiences of some of our Michigan media friends, including the Rent family, a fun gal named Michelle, and a very famous radio dj from the Port Huron area. We recorded our first segment when we were onsite at Iron Fish Distill

Episode 680: Gonzo talks Michigan spirits on 'WILS Morning Wake-Up' with Mike Austin (Jan. 30, 2025)

Jan 30 2025 11 mins  
Want a preview of this weekend's "Behind the Mitten" show? John Gonzalez talks to Mike Austin on the WILS Morning Wake-Up Show. Gonzo talks about Iron Fish Distillery, Long Road Distillers and Valentine Distillers.Hosted by Amy and Gonzo, "Behind the Mitten" is Michigan’s premier travel radio show, airing across 21 stations in 14 markets. Each week, Amy and Gonzo take listeners o

Episode 679: Meet Susie & Andy Rent - A Pure Michigan love story (Jan. 28, 2025)

Jan 28 2025 10 mins  
Susie & Andy Rent: A Pure Michigan Love Story!On this special podcast, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend some time with Andy & Susie Rent, who were married on June 30, 2024 after both experiencing loss, and found each other. "For whatever reasson...we were just brought together. I feel blessed. How did this happen?" Andy says on the Podcast.Amy calls them GR's "most adora

Episode 678: Tawas Point Lighthouse Keeper Program explained (Jan. 26, 2025)

Jan 26 2025 11 mins  
Everything you need to know about the DNR's Lighthouse Keeper Program!On today's podcast, co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman -- celebrating 10 years of "Behind the Mitten," Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast - dive deep into the Michigan Lighthouse Keeper Program!Special guest Don La Barre from the Michigan History Center and Department of Natural Resources share

Episode 677: Amy Sherman and Paul Miller on WPHM in Port Huron (Jan. 24, 2025)

Jan 24 2025 5 mins  
As we get ready for another Behind the Mitten show this weekend, co-host Amy Sherman checks in with our affiliates throughout the state to tell them what we have going on.Today she calls in to Paul Miller of WPHM-AM (1380) in Port Huron. Check out BTM this weekend as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary. For times and stations, go to amyandgonzo.com.

Epsisode 676: Amy Sherman on WGHN in Grand Haven (Jan. 24, 2025)

Jan 24 2025 1 mins  
As we get ready for another Behind the Mitten show this weekend, co-host Amy Sherman checks in with our affiliates throughout the state to tell them what we have going on.Today she calls in to Mary Ellen Murphy on Grand Haven's Finest WGHN-FM (92.1). Check out BTM this weekend as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary. For times and stations, go to amyandgonzo.com.

Episode 675: Talking winter fun with the Breakfast Flakes (Jan. 23, 2025)

Jan 24 2025 4 mins  
As we get ready for another Behind the Mitten show this weekend, co-host Amy Sherman checks in with our affiliates throughout the state to tell them what we have going on.Today she calls in to the Breakfast Flakes on 95.3 WCFX in Mt. Pleasant. Check out BTM this weekend as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary. For times and stations, go to amyandgonzo.com.

Episode 674: Winter fun with Amy Sherman (Mike Austin Show, Jan. 23, 2025)

Jan 23 2025 9 mins  
"Behind the Mitten" co-host, Amy Sherman talks cross-country skiing, activities at Crystal Mountain, crock pot French fries, and where to get the best winter cocktails on 1320 WILS and the Mike Austin Morning Show.Tune in to this weekend's show on all of our stations throughout Michigan to hear about our travels. In Lansing the show airs at 8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-AM (1320).For a

Episode 673: Curling, theatre and craft beer - all in Frankfort! (Jan. 18-19, 2025)

Jan 20 2025 44 mins  
Don’t miss this week’s episode of Behind the Mitten, Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and podcast. Join co-hosts Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez as they broadcast from Stormcloud Brewery in the charming Lake Michigan shoreline town of Frankfort, Michigan.This episode features:Stormcloud Brewery: A Belgian-inspired craft brewery that has won multiple national and internatio