Behind the Mitten

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.

On this podcast, we learn what students are learning at Ferris State University while attending the Pure Michgan Governor's Conference on Tourism (April 10-12) in Grand Rapids.

Amy Dorey, Hospitality Management Program Director & Associate Professor at Ferris State University, and her student Paris Burton, a senior at Ferris State in the Hospitality Management Program join us to talk about growing the next generation of tourism industry pros. If you or a student you know have an interest in exploring this degree, you don't want to miss Paris, as she has found her calling at Ferris.

This show aired April 15-16, 2023.

Learn more about Ferris' hospitality management program at ferris.edu.

Learn more about Behind the Mitten, including radio affiliates, at amyandgonzo.com.

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
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On this podcast, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten talk to the irrepressible Brandy Miller, executive director of Pure Ludington, and lifelong resident of this vibrant lakeside community.

She is a passionate advocate of all things Ludington, including this year's very special birthday they are celebrating. Ludington turns 150 this year, and they have celebrations planned all year long.

On June 9-11 they will kick off the festivities with Love Ludington, a multi-day community celebration that includes a street party live music, kids’ games, food vendors and fireworks.

Learn more about Pure Ludington at pureludington.com.

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
Twitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

Learn more about Behind the Mitten, including a list of radio affiliates, at amyandgonzo.com.

John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten talks to Brittney Buti Primeau of Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville about their 16th annual Michigan Beer & Brat Festival, Saturday, May 27, over Memorial Day Weekend.

Attendees can enjoy live entertainment while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan's finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets.

VIP ADMISSION - LIMIT OF 500 GUESTS!
$75 per person. Includes early festival access (3 p.m.), one 8oz beer glass, 20 event tickets and one special edition beer.

GENERAL ADMISSION
Admission begins at 4 p.m. Includes one 8oz beer glass and 10 event tickets.
Ages 3 and under are free.
April 1 - May 21: $40 per person
May 22 - 27 (Day Of): $50 per person

Learn more and buy admission: crystalmountain.com/beerfest.

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Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talks to Dominick Miller of Mackinac Historic State Parks about the 2023 season, whichs opens in early May.

The iconic Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island opens May 4. See why the fort is the highlight of any island visit.

Get all of the information you need to plan the perfect day in Mackinac Island State Park, and find unique collectables at the Official Mackinac Island State Park Store. Open for the 2023 season on May 5.

Michilimackinac 1780: Mischief and Mayhem. While in Mackinaw City you walk through Colonial Michilimackinac, where you are stepping back in time to 1780. This isolated British outpost was the scene of paranoia, personal feuds, military mischief, and, from a certain point of view, mutiny. It opens for the 2023 season May 10.

Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park in Mackinaw City is where you can join the Forest Adventure Experience, a guided trek that takes you into, above and through the northern Michigan forest. Scale the five-story Treetop Discovery Tower, taking in bird calls along the way. Brave the Forest Canopy Bridge, high above Mill Creek that explores the under story of the forest. Finally, fly like an eagle down the 425′ Eagle’s Flight Zip Line while spotting fish in the creek. Join trained naturalists for engaging programs showcasing the North Woods, and then take time to explore the natural beauty of Mill Creek State Park, which has more than three miles of groomed hiking trails.Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park will open for the 2023 season May 12.

Find all the information about each site at mackinacparks.com/.

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
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Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talks to Daniele Crevier, Events & Operations Manager at St. Joseph Today, about the upcoming Makers Trail Festival in Bridgman at Weko Beach.

All the details:

DATE: Saturday, June 10, 2023

TIME: 1-7 p.m.

LOCATION: Weko Beach | Bridgman, MI

WEBSITE: makerstrailfestival.org

DESCRIPTION: Join us Saturday, June 10 from 1:00p-7:00p at Weko Beach in Bridgman, MI as we celebrate SWMI Makers! This event will feature makers from all over Berrien County (breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries), live music and food trucks.
TICKETS: $10/person (Advance) sales end at 11:59p on June 9; $20/person (Day Of); Children 12 and Under are FREE. Tickets are available online at makerstrailfestival.org; a limited number are available for in-person purchase at the Hardings in Bridgman.
BANDS: DJ Mark Durocher, JR Clark Band, Size Matters, Crawpuppies

TICKETS: $10/person (Advance) sales end at 11:59p on June 9; $20/person (Day Of); Children 12 and Under are FREE. Tickets are available online at makerstrailfestival.org; a limited number are available for in-person purchase at the Hardings in Bridgman.

BANDS: DJ Mark Durocher, JR Clark Band, Size Matters, Crawpuppies

FOOD TRUCKS: Don Chepe, Nola Roux, The Brick House on Wheels, Twisted Dawg, Wood, Stock & Grill


WEBSITE: makerstrailfestival.org


DIRECT TICKET LINK: eventbrite.com/e/2023-makers-trail-festival-tickets-598009852567


FACEBOOK EVENT: facebook.com/events/517345227229905

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
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Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

In this short Podcast, Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten talks to Jamie Racalla, an Animal Care Supervisor at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, about the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Pygmy Hippo exhibit opening later this Spring.

The Zoo has planned a Hippopalooza weekend, June 2-4, to celebrate its new pygmy hippos Jahari and Penelope. Enjoy live music, animals and specialty foods.

Learn more at jbzoo.org/events/hippopalooza/.

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
Twitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

It's Grilling Time! It's the 5th Annual Grill on the Hill presented by Ebels General Store and Little Town Jerky is from 12:30 p.m. May 6 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord.

Enjoy great food, live music, wagon rides and more while creating memories for a lifetime! Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children 12 & under.

Along with entry, your ticket will include:

• Viewing live cooking of the BBQ by competitors
• 12 tasting tickets
• 1 vote in the People's Choice Award
• Access to vendor booths featuring items such as grilling equipment and accessories, specialty spices and sauces, local arts and crafts
• Live music by country band Taylor Tucky
• Wagon Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Pony Rides
• Photo Booth
• Memories for a lifetime

Click on the link to learn more about being a taster, competitor, or vendor. https://www.treetops.com/events/grill-on-the-hill/

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
Twitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.

This week's show is all about small towns!

Season 5, Episode 17:

• Jaylyn McCloy, the Marketing Partnership Manager at Experience Grand Rapids talks about some of the small towns surround Grand Rapids, including Cedar Springs, Ada and others.
• We have two awesome reps from small towns you need to explore. Richard Anderson of Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville and Kerry Lynch of Short's Brewing Co. in Bellaire talk about the collaboration of Soft Parade fruit-infused Vodka.
• Deb Prater of Coldwater Country tells us about the many small towns surrounding her community, including Colon, the Magic Capital of the world, including the Magic City Grill Fest, which is June 17. Our very own Amy Sherman will be one of the judges.
• Finally, our friend Jesse Wiederhold, the Public Relations/Events Coordinator at Visit Keweenaw, takes us on a tour of the small towns in the Keweenaw Peninsula, including Copper Harbor, Eagle River and more!

This show aired April 29-30, 2023.

BTM airs on radio stations across the state, and you can always find us as a podcast on your favorite streaming service.

Affiliates:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing

*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek

*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor

*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas

*7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:

-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant
-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City
-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland
-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake
-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan

*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron

*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw

*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand Rapids

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
Twitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast with about 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.

On this podcast, Amy Sherman join the Paul Miller Show (April 28) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview this weekend's BTM show, which is all about small towns in Michigan.

Learn more about the Paul Miller Show at wphm.net. And make sure to listen to this weekend's Behind the Mitten on the following stations:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing

*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek

*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor

*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas

*7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:

-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant
-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City
-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland
-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake
-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan

*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron

*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw

*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand Rapids

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
Twitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.

“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast with about 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.

On this podcast, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez join Kent & Rob of the "Breakfast Flakes" morning show on WCFX in Mt. Pleasant. They preview this weekend's show, which is about Michigan small towns. It airs at 7 a.m. Sundays on CFX Today's Hits (95.3).

Gonzo and Amy also contribute to the topic of the day.

What are some things you have been 'upcharged' for?

Gonzo says a plate fee when sharing a meal.
Amy said a pickle in a Bloody Mary.
Kent said bag fees on airlines.

This segment aired April 27.

Learn more about the Breakfast Flakes wcfx.com/pages/breakfast-flakes.

Listen to Behind the Mitten on the following stations:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing

*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek

*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor

*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas

*7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:

-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant
-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City
-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland
-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake
-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan

*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron

*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw

*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand Rapids

Follow John and Amy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten or
Twitter at @BehindTheMitten and Instagram at @BehindTheMitten_.