Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan.

On this weeks show John and Amy dig in at the new Lansing Brewing Company. With 12 of their own craft brews on tap and Chicken and waffles on the Menu we think you should treat yourself today!

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

Amy Sherman from"Behind the Mitten"appeared on WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" with Neal Dionne to preview this weekend's show, from Lansing Brewing Company

Amy even samples BEER OF THE WEEK with Neal!

On this weekend's show: John & Amy learn talk with Lansing Brewing Company GM Dan Glazer, Marketing Director Jake VanAtta, Head Chef Chris...and of course Head Brewer... Sawyer.
12 incredible beers on Tap...

Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

John Gonzalez of MLive and Behind the Mitten was in Traverse City recently to do some research for his Michigan's Best Mac and Cheese search. While he was in the area, he stopped at the Grand Traverse Resort to get some details about The Great Beerd Run. The run is a 5k race that features beer from Short's, Beards Brewery and Right Brain Brewery. Participants actually drink beer on the course at three different stops. John interviewed Kelly Yauk, eMarketing Manager at GT Resort, as well as J. Michael DeAgostino, Public Relations Manager at the Resort.

Sign up for the race at: http://www.thegreatbeerdrun.com/

More on Behind the Mitten: http://behindthemitten.com/

More on Gonzo's search for Michigan's Best Mac and Cheese: http://www.mlive.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/10/michigans_best_mac_and_cheese.html

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John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan.

On this weeks show John and Amy Discover Marshall Michigan. Historic Schuler's Restaurant, Dark Horse Brewery, and Louie's Bakery....YUM!
Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

John sits down with Kelly McGrail from Experience Grand Rapids to talk about the new Beer City Passport. Pick one up at one of the 23 participating Breweries today and join the "Brewsade".
John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan.

On this weeks show John and Amy are in Saugatuck.
Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

INFO COMMENTS
John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan.

On this weeks show John and Amy are in Saugatuck.
Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

John Gonzalez of MLive and the "Behind the Mitten" radio show stopped by at HopCat Grand Rapids (on Oct. 16) to talk to Rick Martinez about the Wood & Wild Ale Fest, which begins at 11 a.m. Oct. 17, 2015 in downtown Grand Rapids.

Rick said the 7th annual festival is an "annual celebration of wood-aged and sour beers. There will be special tappings, bottle releases and more. "

More info on the HopCat Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HopCat

It's one of many beer events taking place in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Other events include:
*Ballpark Ale Fest at Fifth Third Ballpark, 1-5 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/BallparkAleFestGrandRapids?fref=ts

*Zombie Beer Festival at Calder Plaza, 4-8 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/487145258114320/

*12th Annual Harvest Party, Founders Brewery, 11 a.m.
http://foundersbrewing.com/taproom-events/12th-annual-harvest-party/

Make sure to tune in t Behind the Mitten:
https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten?fref=ts

Amy Sherman from"Behind the Mitten"appeared on WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" with Neal Dionne to preview this weekend's show, which was recorded at the Saugatuck Brewing Company.

Amy even samples BEER OF THE WEEK with Neal!

On this weekend's show: John Gonzalez and Amy learn more about SBC's brew on premise program, interview Gabe Bober of Treetops Resort, who was brewing a beer for Hops for Hope, and interview Chef Chris from Bowdies Chop House in Saugatuck.

Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" spent the day at Saugatuck Brewing Company (on Oct. 13, 2015) for "Hopes for Hop," where Gabe Bober of Treetops Resort brewed a special beer for the charity. The beer is a double IPA. More details to come. John and Amy are planning to attend a release party on Nov. 14 at Treetops Resort. Listen to this weekend's show at 8 a.m. Saturday on Mix 104.9 in Battle Creek; noon on Sunday on Newstalk 1360 WKMI; and at 6 p.m. Sunday on Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan.

On this weeks show John and Amy visit Kalamazoo.
Behind the Mitten airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek http://mix1049online.com/

*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo http://wkmi.com/

Find the latest info and more details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten