Behind the Mitten

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

On this show (which aired Aug. 22, 2015), John broadcasts from Gaylord with special co-host Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau.

They talk about events and things to do in the Gaylord area, and they also interview Barry Owens of Treetops Resort.

All three of them offer up a Beer of the Week, which is Perrin's Grapefruit IPA. You can find it on tap at Treetops Sports Bar.

More info on Gaylord at http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/index.php

More info on Treetops at http://treetops.com/

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" appeared on WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" with Neal Dionne to talk about this weekend's show.

John and Amy talked about their trip to Upper Peninsula. This week they go "ABOVE" the Mitten where they visit Sault Ste. Marie.
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

Dave Lorenz, the vice president of Travel Michigan, recently sat down with John Gonzalez of MLive and the "Behind the Mitten" radio show to talk about statewide tourism. They focused a lot of the discussion on Detroit, and why all residents of the state should be rooting for Detroit's comeback. The podcast was recorded Aug. 14, 2015.

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

On this show (which aired Aug. 15, 2015), John and Amy broadcast from the Beltline Bar in Grand Rapids, where they are joined by owner Jeff Lobdell.

Jeff (during segment 2) talks about the famous restaurant's history, as well as a burrito milestone it will hit this fall -- Five Million Burritos sold. More information at https://www.facebook.com/Beltlinebar?ref=br_rs

During the show (segment 3) they talk to Russell Springsteen of Right Brain Brewery about its Beer Dinner on Aug. 21 at Treetops Resort. Ticket information at http://treetops.com/general-information/event/beer-pairing-dinner-right-brain/?eID=956

During segment 4 they talk about events and Beer of the Week.

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

On this show (which aired Aug. 8, 2015), John and Amy broadcast from the Kent County Fair.

They interview Fair Board President John Bieneman during segment 2.

During segment 1 they talk to Chuck Olson, the golf pro at Wawashkamo Golf Club on Mackinac Island.

During segment 3 they talk to Alison Abraham about the upcoming Mackinac Island Fudge Festival, Aug. 21-23.

During segment 4 they cover events and Beer of the Week from Perrin Brewing.

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" appeared on WOOD Radio's "West Michigan Live" with Neal Dionne to talk about this weekend's show.

John and Amy talked about their upcoming feature on the Beltline Bar, which is getting ready to celebrate a milestone -- 5 Million Burritos.

They also brought with them this weekend's Beer of the Week, which is on tap at the Beltline Bar.

The segment aired Aug. 13, 2015.

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" talk to Alison Abraham of the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau about the upcoming Fudge Festival.

This segment aired Aug. 8, 2015.

More details on the Fudge Festival (Aug. 21-23, 2015) at http://www.mackinacisland.org/event/mackinac-island-fudge-festival/

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

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" talk to John Bieneman, the fair board president at the Kent County Youth Fair.

This segment aired Aug. 8, 2015.

More details on the fair (Aug. 10-15, 2015) at http://kcyf.org/

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

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about all things Michigan, talk to Chuck Olson, the golf pro at Wawashkamo Golf Club on Mackinac Island. Chuck is getting ready to host the National Hickory Stick Tournament, Aug. 14-15, 2015.

This segment aired Aug. 8, 2015.

More on Wawashkamo Golf Club at http://wawashkamo.com/

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

John Gonzalez of MLive and Amy Sherman got a special visit from Brian Burch on Aug. 6, 2015 at Farmlink, where John and Amy were recording a special podcast.

Brian was making the media rounds, dropping off Slow's Bar BQ and spreading the word that the Detroit BBQ destination is finally open at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids.

More on Slow's at http://slowsbarbq.com/

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