Behind the Mitten

Dec 07 2024 659 ep. 26 mins 10
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"Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has more than 500 episodes. 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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S6,E47: The power of non-profits - Father Fred, Freddi the PizzaMan, Revive & Thrive, and United Way Marquette (Nov. 23-24, 2024)

Dec 07 2024 44 mins  
On this episode of Behind the Mitten, we says thanks to those who work hard to give back and to make Michigan just a little bit better for us all. We meet with four different non-profit organizations from around the state to hear about good things happening in the mitten.We start off with an organization that does some incredible work in the Traverse City region, The Father Fred Fo

Short’s Brewing celebrates holiday cheer with ‘Home Alone’-inspired 12-pack

Dec 03 2024 9 mins  
Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten gets all the intel on Short’s Brewing “Holiday Battle Plan,” a 12-pack inspired by the classic movie “Home Alone.”The new variety pack from Short’s Brewing in Bellaire features four brand-new brews and a guide for hosting your own Home Alone watch party.“I think we’re all children of the ’80s, so when it came out in the '90s it was

Original Murdick's Fudge on WPHM (Nov. 29. 2024)

Nov 29 2024 10 mins  
This weekend's Behind the Mitten is a "sweet" show!It's all about Original Murdick's Fudge, and how you can ship this special holiday gift to friends all around the country. Maybe you want some fudge or brittle or caramel corn for your holiday gathering. You can order this slice of Pure Michigan from our friends at OMF, who are busy this time of year making fresh fudge from the Str

S6,E46: Winter is on the way with Jay's Sporting Goods, Winter Trails Council, Pure Michigan and The Sauna Guys (Nov. 16-17, 2024)

Nov 22 2024 44 mins  
Woohoo! It's coming on like a frozen polar express train, you can feel it getting closer and closer by the nip in the air and frost on the brown, dry grass. It's winter, and once again, your friends at Behind the Mitten are here and we are, once again, ready to help you EMBRACE WINTER.We have truly come to believe in the power of the correct winter equipment, having the right stuff

S6,E45: Fenn Valley Vineyards, Shady Lane Cellars, Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival (Nov. 9-10, 2024)

Nov 20 2024 44 mins  
It's all about Michigan wine this week on Behind the Mitten, and we are awash in the great grape harvest of 2024. Our first guest is in charge of one of the Midwest's biggest, and arguably most exciting, food festival. The 17th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival kicks off November 21 through the 23rd. It's a full on extravaganza of food and food relate

S6,E44: Cornwell's Turkeyville ready for the holidays (Nov. 2-3, 2024)

Nov 05 2024 45 mins  
This week we head to an iconic Michigan destination, known throughout the Midwest as a place for old-fashioned, one-of-a-kind fun, with an amazing dinner theater experience, and some of the best turkey dinners you'll find anywhere.It's Cornwell's Turkeyville, and we visited for the very first time—and we can assure you, it won't be the last.On the show, you'll get to meet owner/o

S6,E43: Holy Smokes - Midland knows BBQ, Beer and Pasties! (Oct. 26-27, 2024)

Nov 03 2024 44 mins  
Holy smokes! It's a moment in Midland, and we are back at one of our best.We are back at one of the all time greats Bone Daddy's Barbeque with our buddy and BBQ legend Bill Wall. He’s the master of meat, king of smoke, and just so fun. We know you’ll love him. too.A few years ago we were looking for great pasties made UNDER the bridge. We found them at shierspasties in Midland,

S6,E41: Schuler's, Motel Bear Lake, Kognisjon Bryggeri and Manistee Fall Festival (Oct. 12-13, 2024)

Oct 21 2024 44 mins  
This episode of Behind the Mitten has us all over Michigan, with reports from Marshall, Manistee, and Marquette. It's all about the M's on this show!Our good friend Sue Damron joins us from marvelous Marshall, where she owns and operates the historic Schuler's Restaurant. We love visiting this iconic spot, where you can cozy up next to the fire, and enjoy some classic cuisine, like

S6,E42: The 'maroon and gold' fall colors make Mt. Pleasant a perfect place to meet this time of year (Oct. 19-20, 2024)

Oct 21 2024 44 mins  
On this episode of Behind the Mitten we meet in the middle, and head to Mt. Pleasant. Fall is the perfect time of year to visit, as the entire state turns maroon and gold in honor of the Central Michigan University Chippewas, wink wink. We recorded at the famous Shepherd Bar, located just south of town, and you won't believe what they have planned for Halloween.We start with our go

Fire Up: CMU Homecoming 2024, plus a fall excursion on the Maroon & Gold Express (Oct. 9, 2024)

Oct 09 2024 9 mins  
MT. PLEASANT - Fire Up EditionAre you planning to attend this weekend's 2024 Central Michigan University Homecoming (Oct. 12)?On this special podcast we sit down with Chris Rowley, Executive Director of Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as her associates, Jordan Ensing, Marketing coordinator, and Cassandra Chippeway, content and communications coordinator.We