Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman record this show at the South Haven Brewpub.

Guests include reps from the South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Michigan Maritime Museum and Old Harbor Inn in South Haven.

Also, Beer of the Week ("Toes in the Sand") from Dan Ballock at the South Haven Brewpub:

More on South Haven CVB
http://www.southhaven.org/

More on South Haven Brewpub
https://www.facebook.com/southhavenbrewpub/

More on Michigan Maritime Museum
http://www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org/

More on Old Harbor Inn
http://www.oldharborinn.com/

More on BTM
https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/

This show aired June 17-18, 2017.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman record this show at One Well Brewing Co., one of their picks for Michigan's Best New Brewery.

Other guests include reps from The Kalamazoo Growlers, and Kazoopy's Pizza and Grinders (one of John and Amy's pick for Best Sub Sandwiches).

Also, Beer of the Week and Events:

More on One Well
http://onewellbrewing.com/

More on Kalamazoo Growlers
http://northwoodsleague.com/kalamazoo-growlers/

More on Kazoopy's
http://www.kazoopyspizza.com/Menu.html

More on BTM
https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/

This show aired June 10-11, 2017.

On this weekend's show, John and Amy broadcast from Gray Skies Distillery in Grand Rapids.

Segment 1: Learn more about this new distillery, which just opened near downtown Grand Rapids. We talk to Brandon and Steve.
More info at https://www.facebook.com/grayskiesdistillery/

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:35): Ace and Liem of the Grand Rapids Asian Fest stop by to tell us about a first-year event to celebrate Asian culture. The festival is June 10, 2017 at Rosa Parks Circle. The food sounds amazing.
More info at https://www.facebook.com/grasianfestival/

Segment 3 (Listen at 20:26): Jeremy of the West Michigan Tourist Association stops by to tell us about some cool events to check out this summer.
More info at https://www.facebook.com/westmichigantourism

Segment 4 (Listen at): The owners of Gray Skies return to do a Drink of the Week (The Bitter Pill, a version of a Negroni).

More on Behind the Mitten at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman stop at the Pink Pony on Mackinac Island, where they learn more about the famous Rum Runner, where to get Fudge and Beer of the Week, of course.

Segment 1: John and Amy interview Pink Pony/Chippewa Hotel GM Brian Bailey.

Segment 2 (Listen at 9:57): Susan Wilcox-Olson of Original Murdick's Fudge talks about what she loves about Mackinac Island.

Segment 3 (Listen at 19:18): Chuck Olson, the golf pro at Wawashkamo Golf Club, stops by to talk about why you need to check out this historic course. It was built in 1898. It is located on the top end of Mackinac Island, near the airport. The course was built by Alex Smith of Scotland. "It has a Scottish feel to it...It looks, feels and tastes like something from the old country," he says. "All the buildings are original... In the golf business it's a unique experience for golf professionals because you're half historian along with it."

Segment 4 (Listen at 29:39): Brian Bailey of the Pink Pony returns to the show to talk about food, events and BEER of THE WEEK, which is Stroh's Bohemian-Style Pilsner.

Learn more about the Pink Pony at https://www.facebook.com/Pink.Pony.Mackinac/

Learn more about Wawashkamo at http://www.wawashkamo.com/

Learn more about Mackinac Island at https://www.mackinacisland.org/

Learn Original Murdick's Fudge at http://www.originalmurdicksfudge.com/

Learn more about BTM https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/

Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten previews this weekend's Behind the Mitten show, which airs on 11 radio stations across the state. She also runs down some things to do in Michigan this Memorial Day weekend.

This segment aired Thursday, May 25, 2017 on WOOD Radio in Grand Rapids.

TUNE IN:
6 a.m. Saturdays on Newstalk 580WTCM-AM in Traverse City wtcmradio.com
8 a.m. Saturdays on More Compelling Talk Radio 1320-AM WILS in Lansing 1320wils.com
10 a.m. Saturdays on WSGW-AM 790 in Saginaw wsgw.com
7 a.m. Sundays on The Edge 104.9 WBXX-Battle Creek 1049theedge.com
Noon Sundays on Newstalk 580 WTCM-AM in Traverse City wtcmradio.com
Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 WKMI-Kalamazoo wkmi.com
3 p.m. Sundays on SuperTalk 1570-WWCK Flint supertalk1570.com
6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM-Grand Rapids. woodradio.com
6 p.m. Sundays on WLDN-FM 98.7 in Ludington
6 p.m. Sundays on WMLQ-FM 97.7 in Manistee
7 p.m. Sundays on WIOS-AM 1480 in Tawas City wiosradio.com

Behind the Mitten is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. It's a one-hour show about events and things to do in Michigan.

Learn more about BTM at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/?fref=ts

More things to do at http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/05/21_things_to_do_memorial_day_w.html

On this episode, John and Amy travel to Treetops Resort in Gaylord to learn a little bit about the new golf season.

Segment 1: Treetops GM Barry Owens welcomes John and Amy, and he pulls in Jeremy Speer, the editor of the Gaylord Herald Times.

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:33): Kevin McKinley, the director of golf and ski operations at Treetops, explains why they are a top destination for golfers.

Segment 3 (Listen at 20:18): Barry Owens returns to talk about all the other options for guests outside of golf.

Segment 4 (Listen at 30:20): Gabe Bober, the food and beverage director at Treetops, talks about the culinary options. He also brings Beer of the Week, which was brewed exclusively by Shorts Brewery in Bellaire.

More on Treetops at https://www.facebook.com/TreetopsMich/

More on BTM at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/

On this episode, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman take the show Mackinac Island.

They interview Tm Hygh of the Mackinac Island Convention and Visitors, as well others on the Island.

Segment 1: Tim Hygh welcomes John and Amy to the Island.
More info at https://www.facebook.com/mackinacislandtourismbureau/

Segment 2 (Listen at 9:59): Grand Hotel President Dan Musser tells us about the new features you will find this season.
More at https://www.facebook.com/grandhotel/

Segment 3 (Listen at 19:23): Mission Point's Bradley McCallum stops by to tell us about they have place this season.
More at https://www.facebook.com/MissionPointResort/

Segment 4 (Listen at 29:13): Mackinac Island business owner Todd Callewaert welcomes us to Mary's Bistro and the Draught House, which has 50 Beers on Tap. He picks a beer from Upper Hand Brewing Co. as Beer of the Week.
More at https://www.facebook.com/draughthousemackinac/

More on BTM at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/

Our friends from Gaylord, Michigan, visit us in Grand Rapids. We talk about AlpenFest, Lauren Duski of "The Voice" (who is on the show this season and in the Top 10), Golf at Treetops Resort and vacation rentals with Pine Cone Accommodations. Beer of the Week is from Snowbelt Brewing Company in Gaylord.

Segment 1: John and Amy talk to Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau about morel mushrooms, as well as Lauren Duski.
More info on Gaylord at http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:27): Sandy Mattingly of Pine Cone Accommodations talks about "a variety of lodging opportunities" she offers for guests. From 2-bedroom to 7-bedroom houses, these rentals are for couples, groups and families. They even make your golf tee times, and they help you with a list of things to do. "It's over and above of what you're looking for" from golfing to kayaking, Sandy said.
More info at http://www.pineconevacations.com/

Segment 3 (Listen at 19:26): John and Amy talk Paul Beachnau again, as well as Barry Owens the GM at Treetops Resort in Gaylord. He talks about a $4.5 million renovation taking place right now. It has been a ski area since 1954. The golf courses have expanded over the last two decades. There are now 5 courses. Treetops even offers a Spa experience. And great culinary adventures.
More info at http://treetops.com/

Segment 4 (Listen at 29:45): Paul and Barry return for the last segment of the show. It's time for events and BEER of the WEEK. It comes from Snowbelt Brewing Company in Gaylord. It is Herman's Red.
More info on Snowbelt Brewing Co. at https://www.facebook.com/snowbeltbrewingco/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf

More info on BTM at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman cover all things Traverse City, and how to celebrate Wine Month this May in Michigan.

This show aired April 29, 2017.

Segment 1: Lorri Hathaway of the LPWines.com stops by for an overview of how 40 wineries on both peninsulas are coming together to celebrate Wine Month.
More info More on Traverse City Uncorked at http://traversecityuncorked.com/


Segment 2 (Listen at 10:00): Winemaker Jay Briggs of 45 North Vineyard & Winery in Traverse City. He is celebrating with several new releases, including a Rose that is our "Wine of the Week"!
More info at https://fortyfivenorth.com/


Segment 3 (Listen at 19:25): Marie-Chantal Dalese, the president and CEO of Chateau Chantal on the Old Mission Peninsula, shares the incredible story about how her father Robert, a former priest, and her mother, Nadine, a former nun, turned their winery into a popular Michigan destination. "They brought the concept of European hospitality to Northern Michigan." She also brought two wines for "Wine of the Week" wines, a 2015 Pinot Gris Reserve as well as the 2012 Trio Reserve, a blend of cab franc, merlot and some pinot noir.
More info at http://www.chateauchantal.com/mobile

Segment 4 (Listen 29:20): Trevor Tkach of TC Tourism stops in to talk about local events and why you want to visit this spring, summer and fall.
More info at https://www.traversecity.com/

More info on Behind the Mitten at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/

On this weekend's show, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit Frankenmuth, where they get together with many friends, including guests from Bavarian Inn, Bronner's and the Frankenmuth Brewery.

Segment 1: John and Amy talk to Bill Zehnder and Amy Zehnder Grossi about what's going on at the Bavarian In Restaurant, as well as Michigan on Main.
More on Bavarian Inn at http://www.bavarianinn.com/

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:02): John and Amy talk to Wayne Bronner, President & CEO of Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland. Learn more at https://www.bronners.com/

Segment 3 (Listen at 19:02): The next guest is Jamie Furbush of the Frankenmuth CVB, who tells us all about the events you can check out this summer in Frankenmuth. She also offers some hidden gems.
More info at http://www.frankenmuth.org/

Segment 4 (Listen at 29:01): John and Amy do Beer of the Week from Frankenmuth Brewery. It is a Scottish Ale called Kilt Lifter. Also, Amy Zehnder-Rossi of the Bavarian Inn returns to the show to talk about some upcoming events and the massive Michigan beer list at Michigan on Main.
More info at https://www.facebook.com/MichiganonMain/
More on Frankenmuth Brewery at https://www.facebook.com/frankenmuthbrewery/

More on BTM at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/