Behind the Mitten

Amy Sherman previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten radio show, which takes them to Michigan's Thumb Coast for the vibrant holiday season. The show highlights events in Lexington, Marine City, St. Clair, Port Huron and other communities known for their local traditions. The show airs on Nov. 15-16, 2025.

Amy shares BTM's adventures on the Paul Miller Show on WPHM in Port Huron.

Listen to Behind the Mitten this weekend on 22 radio affiliates across the state at amyandgonzo.com.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast

ROADTRIP!
On Episode 725, co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman stop in St. Clair, Imlay City and Davison as they navigate I-69 from Port Huron to Flint. This show was recorded Nov. 3, 2025. It aired across the state of Michigan the weekend of Nov. 8-9.

The stops:

• Ted's Coney Island in St. Clair where Gonzo and Amy have saganaki - OPE!
• Steveo's Bar & Grill in Imlay City, which back in the 1980s was am American Legion Hall and the site of John's high school graduation party. (John re-tells the story how this was his one and only gig as the lead singer of his country-punk band, TCT & The Punkers.)
• MoJoe's Wings in Davison, where Amy shares a story about what it's like to eat wings at 40 stops over a two-week period. Amy and Gonzo did this 7 years ago while on the search for best wings. Amy also shares how she barley survived a "suicide wings" challenge the day before where she had to sign a waiver before the challenge.
• And at Whitey's, an historic restaurant in Davison celebrating 70 years in business with tasty seafood.

Listen to Behind the Mitten this weekend on 22 radio affiliates across the state at amyandgonzo.com.

John Gonzalez previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten radio show, which takes them to stops in St. Clair, Imlay City and Davison as they navigate I-69 from Port Huron to Flint.

• They have breakfast at a Ted's Coney Island in St. Clair for saganaki - OPE!
• A cheeseburger in an surprise stop at Steveo's Bar & Grill in Imlay City.
• Wings at MoJoe's Wings in Davison, a place we have not visited for 7 years.
• And seafood at Whitey's, an historic restaurant in Davison celebrating 70 years in business.

Gonzo shares BTM's adventures on the Paul Miller Show on WPHM in Port Huron.

Listen to Behind the Mitten this weekend on 22 radio affiliates across the state at amyandgonzo.com.

Amy Sherman previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten radio show, which takes them to stops in St. Clair, Imlay City and Davison as they navigate I-69 from Port Huron to Flint. They have breakfast at a Coney Island, a cheeseburger in an surprise stop, wings at a place they have not been to in 7 years and seafood at a historic restaurant.

Amy shares BTM's adventures on the WILS Morning Wake Up Show in Lansing with host Mike Austin, who created Amy's verry own theme song.

Listen to Behind the Mitten this weekend on 22 radio affiliates across the state at amyandgonzo.com.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan. This weekend they go on a roadtrip on U.S. 31 from Interlochen, to Honor, to Beulah.

On this episode:

• Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy begin the morning at MI Coffee, a roadsize drive-thru in the Interlochen Plaza. They surprised the husband-and-wife owners with an on-the-spot interview, who were kind enough to tell their story of opening up during Covid and going onm to build a loyal following with their speciality lattes.
• Segment 2: At the Platte River Inn in Honor, Gonzo and Amy meet one of their favorite guests of the year, Debbie Reed. The local resident shares why she loves Honor and how the community comes together to support each other. She also helps Gonzo and Amy order a hearty breakfast the way she likes it, complete with crispy American fries with sour cream as a dipping sauce. Try it! 
• Segment 3: Just down the road on US 31, Gonzo and Amy talk about some of the businesses they see along the road as they arrive at Five Shores Brewing in Beulah. They also pass Cognition Science and Discovery Center, which has become a local haven for kids with special needs. They even have a planaterium.
• Segment 4: Gonzo and Amy meet up with Five Shores Brewing owner Oliver Roberts, who opened more than five years ago after working as head brewer at Wolverine Brewery, a respected lager house in Ann Arbor. Roberts talks about what it is like to run a business in a resort town, and what he loves about living among rivers, trails, woods and Lake Michigan.

Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.

On this episode:

• Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy talk to Joe Herscher of Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Joe talks about the transition of fall to winter when of their 400 horses leave Island to a spacious farm in Pickford where they are pampered with plenty to eat and and rest during the winter months.
• Segment 2: Next we talk to Jeri-Lynn Bailey, a former business owner and longtime resident whose children attended school on the Island. Today she works for Arnold Transit, but duiring this interview reflects on what life is like for families who reside on the Island all year round. She is also part of the Island's vibrant arts and theater community. The next play is Elf the Musical (Dec. 6).
• Segment 3: Amy meets up with Nick Nerbonne of Pure Michigan, who during his younger days worked as a Dockporter on the Island. They are the guys who navigate Main Street on their Schwinn bicycles carrying luggage for guests who are staying overnight at one of the many hotels. Amy and Nick talk about the life of a Dockporter, and the fact Archie Horn - man, myth and legend - is retirning after the season closes on Sunday.
• Segment 4: Gonzo and Amy play a short interview they did with Archie last Spring as the season was getting under way. He talks about the love he has for the beautiful Island. This is what was said about him recently on the Dockporter's Association Facebook page: "When the Chippewa Hotel Lakefront closes for the season this Sunday, it will be the end of an era. Archie Horn is the Dean of Mackinac Island dock porters and is retiring after working there since 1988." Congrats, Archie.

Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.

On this episode:

• Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy talk about some favorite haunted house attractions in Michigan, including Erebus in Pontiac.
• Segment 2: We take a trip to Glenside Pub in Muskegon for some incredible pizza.
• Segment 3: We spend time with CMU's Stan Shingles, a long-time administrator and former interim of vice president of student affairs. He talks about how much student life has changed compared to when Gonzo attended the school back in the 1980s. Learn more about him HERE.
• Segment 4: Jesse Sheldon, marketing and communications manager for the City of Port Huron who books entertainment for the McMorran Place, talks about the history of the venue and excitement for the return of the Port Huron Prowlers. See the McMorran Place event schedule at mcmorran.com.

Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.

On this episode:

• Michael Hensley of Michigan's Thumbcoast tells listeners about several spooky Port Huron events, including the Murder & Mayhem Trolley Tours, classic films and more through Port Huron Museums.
• Gonzo and Amy check in with one of Michigan's best hamburger stands, Hamburger Mikey in Muskegon.
• We hear from two Ferris State University professors about what students are learning about the Michigan hospitality industry..
• And their good friend Brittney Primeau at Crystal Mountain Resort talks about the scenic chairlift rides where visitors can see the fall colors in four different counties at the top of a ski hill.

Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.

On this episode:

• They talk about the Tigers, Lions and fall time fun in Michigan.

• They take you to St. Joseph in Southwest Michigan, which is getting ready for the upcoming Downtown Spooktacular (Oct. 18) Halloween event for all ages.

• They introduce you to one of the most interesting careers on the Great Lakes, and that's serving as a Pilot to help ship captains navigate the waterways.

• And they take you to Marshall, Michigan for one of the most interesting museums - which is all about U.S. Postal history.

Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.

On this episode:

• They talk about fall time being the best time visit Michigan.
• They take you to Snowbelt Brewery in Gaylord, which is celebrating its 9th anniversary.
• Stop at Gun Lake Casino Resort and Hotel in Wayland where everyone is excited about The Oasis, an escape looking for summer time fun in the cold winter months.
• And introduce you to the fall fun you cal have at Treetops Resort in Gaylord.

Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.