Behind the Mitten

Behind the Mitten

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Behind the Mitten episodes

  • Amy & Gonzo preview this weekend's show, which is about Michigan's fabulous chefs (March 10, 2023)
    “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 the Paul Miller Show (March 10) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview this weekend's BTM show, which is all about great Michigan's great chefs.

    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_.
    7 min
  • Season 5, Episode 9: National Cherry Festival, Bay City Fireworks and Biere de Mac (March 4-5, 2023)
    “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.

    Last week we gave you a shout to Spring with our Butterflies & Bubbly Show. Well, It's never too early to think Summer! This week we talk about popular summer events in Traverse City and Bay City, and a cool brewery to visit in Mackinaw City if you're headed to the U.P. or downstate..

    Season 5, Episode 9:
    • We open the show talking about some of our recent travels, then bring on Barry Owens, the GM at Treetops Resort, to fill us in on Sylvan Daze (March 11), where you will get an INCREDIBLE deal for lift tickets.
    • Kat Paye, the president & CEO of the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City updates us on the latest concert news and what's new this year. The Festival is July 1-8.
    • Earl Bovia, president of the Bay City Fireworks Festival (and owner of Bay City Bills and the Rathskeller), stops in to tell us about what we can expect at this year's show, June 29-July 1.
    • Then we head to Mackinaw City where we catch up with longtime friend Danny Ranville, GM/brewer of Biere de Mac Brew Works. We talk about the brewery's return to food after closing it kitchen and then going to food trucks. He also talks about a Ted Talk-style speaker series, Tap Talk, that's been a hit in the local community.
    This show aired March 4-5, 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_.
    45 min
  • Season 5, Episode 8: Butterflies & Bubbly (Feb. 25-26, 2023)
    “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.

    It's never too early to think Spring! This week we talk about several Michigan butterfly exhibitions, and we celebrate of the 50th anniversary of Mawby Vineyards & Winery.

    Season 5, Episode 8:
    • This week we visit the uber popular Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies are Blooming exhibit at Frederick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. VP of Horticulture Steve LaWarre joins us to share what is new and exciting this year at the Gardens.
    • Then we head to Benton Harbor and visit with the always fun Nate Fuller from Sarett Nature Center. Their butterfly exhibit will open outdoors at the end of May, but in the meantime you can head to the center to learn about maple sugaring over the next few weeks.
    • Elly Maxwell, the entomologist at Dow Gardens in Midland stops by to share all the up close ways you can experience the butterflies there starting March 3. Learn more at dowgardens.org/events/butterflies.
    • To close the show, we catch up with Michael Laing of Mawby Vineyards and Winery in Suttons Bay. Mawby is celebrating their 50th anniversary of creating award winning, Michigan-made wines in 2023. Lang shares some of their upcoming events, and what this milestone means for the vineyard.
    This show aired Feb. 25-26, 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_.
    45 min
  • Butterflies in Michigan: Amy Sherman previews this weekend's BTM show on WPHM (Feb. 24, 2023)
    “Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has 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, Amy Sherman joins the Paul Miller Show (Feb. 24) on WPHM in Port Huron to preview this weekend's BTM show, which is all about great butterfly exhibitions in Michigan, as well as the 50th anniversary of Mawby Vineyards & Winery.

    Learn more about the Paul Miller Show at https://www.wphm.net/.

    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_.
    6 min
  • Season 5, Episode 7: Preview of Michigan Winter Beer Festival, Feb. 25 (Feb. 18-19, 2023)
    “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.

    Season 5, Episode 7:

    On this episode we preview the upcoming Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Fest, which is happening next Saturday February 25 in Grand Rapids at LMCU Ballpark. Yes, there are tickets still available, be we urge you to get them quickly. This popular event most likely WILL sell out.



    • Tune in and hear all about the Official Unofficial Pre-Party for Winter Beer Fest 2023 at City Built Brewing Company, and the official unofficial after-party that will be happening at Archival Brewing.
    • And we catch up with friends from Cedar Springs Brewing Company, Küsterer Brauhaus, Brewery Vivant Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits - Westside Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits - Kentwood Perrin Brewing Company Thornapple Brewing Company and White Flame Brewing Co.



    This show aired Feb. 18-19, 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_.
    45 min
  • Season 5, Episode 6: Visit Detroit, Michigan Science Center, Selfie Museum, EMBC (Feb. 11-12, 2023)
    “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 episode we spend some time in Detroit!

    Season 5, Episode 6:
    • First, we get an overview of tourism to the area from Claude Molinari, president of Visit Detroit. He shares a few of his favorite neighborhoods and things to do in the city.
    • Lucy Hale from the always interesting, and ever-changing Michigan Science Center, shares some of their new exhibits you can experience. Amy gets excited to hear that a favorite part of the museum she remembers from childhood visits lives on.
    • We check out an interesting new "museum" concept from the owner of The Detroit Selfie Museum, Tahira Hannah.
    • Finally, we make a stop at a brewery located in the historic Eastern Market, known funnily enough as the Eastern Market Brewery. Pauline Knighton shares what to expect during your visit, as well as some of the strides that women have made in the Michigan brewing industry over the last few years.
    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_.
    45 min
  • Season 5, Episode 5: Iron Fish Distillery, Visit Manistee, Crystal Mountain and Mackinac Island (Feb. 4-5, 2023)
    “Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 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 episode we travel to Iron Fish Distillery where tourism professionals gathered with the West Michigan Tourist Association. We managed to pull a few aside and interview them while surrounded by the aroma of aging whiskey!

    Season 5, Episode 5:
    • We talk Sarah Anderson, co-owner of Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville, which is located right on the border of Benzie and Manistee Counties, just south of Traverse City. It is Michigan's first farm distillery.
    • Executive Director for the Manistee County Visitors Bureau, Sammie Lukaskiewicz, tells us why they make the perfect four-season destination.
    • Crystal Mountain Resort is just a short Fat Tire bike ride to Iron Fish, and PR manager Brittney Buti joins the show to tell us what's going at the resort this season.
    • And Tim Hygh, Executive Director of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, talks about life on the Island during winter, and also what's new for those visiting in the summer of 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_.
    45 min
  • Check out 'Electric Avenue' at Michigan International Auto Show, Feb. 2-5 in Grand Rapids (2023)
    “Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 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 special edition podcast of Behind the Mitten we meet up with our friend Dawn Baker from ShowSpan. This weekend they are putting on the 25th Michigan International Auto Show which promises to be bigger and better than ever.

    Dawn takes us through some of the new offerings at the Auto Show, including the all-new "Electric Avenue" which showcases both the history and future of electric cars. She also discusses some old favorites, like the special cars that come from the Gilmore Car Museum.

    The Auto Show runs this weekend, February 2 through February 5. You can get more info and plan your trip at https://showspan.com/MAS/.

    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_.
    12 min
  • Season 5, Episode 4: Winter Carnival, Michigan Ice Fest, Keweenaw Peninsula, Jennifer Perez at TV6 (Jan. 27-28, 2023)
    “Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 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 episode we travel to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to get more details about two big winter events in Febriary - Michigan Tech's annual Winter Carnival, and the Michigan Ice Fest in Munising, and we interview a couple passionate people about SNOW!

    Season 5, Episode 4:
    • Our new friend, and new public relations and event coordinator for Visit Keweenaw, Jesse Wiederhold, kicks off the show. He shares some of his new favorite spots in the area, and his enthusiasm is infectious.


    • We thought that since until very recently the only area of the state with snow was the Kee, we should probably get a UP weather update from meteorologist Jennifer Perez from TV 6.

    • Feb 8-12 is the Michigan Ice Fest in Munising which attracts ice climbers from across the globe. Fest director Bill Whitman joins us to share the details.

    • Finally, we get our yearly update on the Michigan Tech Winter Carnival from current Blue Key Honor Society President Joe Dlugos.

    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_.
    45 min
  • Landon Beach: Author shares his love for Michigan, and local bookstores (Jan. 26, 2013)
    “Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 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 today's podcast, John and Amy are joiuned by author Landon Beach.

    Landon was born and raised in Michigan, but now lives in the Sunshine State with his wife, two children, and their golden retriever. He previously served as a Naval Officer and was an educator for fifteen years before becoming a full-time writer.

    Beach’s novels are all set in Michigan. His Sunrise mystery series is set on the shores of Lake Huron, while his Great Lakes series travels to each of the five, with each book having a unique subjunctive. Originally from the Tawas area, Beach also has a new psychological thriller out called “Narrator”.

    Learn more about Landon Beach and his books at https://landonbeachbooks.com/.

    BEHIND THE SCENES OF BEHIND THE MITTEN
    Make sure to listen at least the 4-minute mark of this podcast. Our interview gets interrupted by a another guest who overslept, and, for a second, Landon Beach thinks he was "cancelled." It's pretty funny.

    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_.
    13 min

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