Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are co-hosts of "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

On this weekend's show (July 18, 2015), they interviewed Laura Green, the owner of Laura's Little Burger Joint, which John declared as Michigan's Best Burger in 2013.

Michigan's Best Burger List (MLive.com): http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/06/michigans_best_burger_2013_our.html

And they also interviewed Christina Fetcher of the Meijer LPGA Classic, July 21-26 in Grand Rapids.
http://meijerlpgaclassic.com/

This week's Beer of the Week is Odd Side Ale's Citra Pale Ale.

"Behind the Mitten" regularly airs at:

*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

Or go to their website http://behindthemitten.com/

John Gonzalez appeared on Neal Dionne's "West Michigan Live" (on July 16, 2015) to talk about this weekend's "Behind the Mitten" show.

They talked about an interview with Laura Green, the owner of Laura's Little Burger Joint, which John declared as Michigan's Best Burger in 2013.

Michigan's Best Burger List (MLive.com): http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/06/michigans_best_burger_2013_our.html

And they also previewed next weekend's Meijer LPGA Classic.
http://meijerlpgaclassic.com/

"Behind the Mitten," co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman, airs at:

*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

Or go to their website http://behindthemitten.com/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are co-hosts of "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

Today (July 12, 2015) the show aired in Kalamazoo on Talk Radio 1360 WKMI, but because of technical snafu, local listeners missed out on the segment featuring Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau.

They talk about Alpenfest in Gaylord (July 14-18).

More on Alpenfest at http://gaylordalpenfest.com/

John's special co-host this weekend is his good friend Mary Turner of Lansing. Amy Sherman returns next weekend.

"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

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

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are co-hosts of "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

Today John records a promo for this weekend's show, which airs July 11-12, 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/

With co-host Amy Sherman on vacation, John enlists his good friend Mary Turner of Lansing to sit in on the show.

They talk about Alpenfest in Gaylord (July 14-18), a cool Vodka Dinner at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, and they check in with good friend Paul Starr of I'm a Beer Hound. He runs down events and Beer of the Week.

Listen to today's promo where John talks to J. Michael DeAgostino of Grand Traverse Resort.

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

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

More on Grand Traverse Resort at http://www.grandtraverseresort.com/

More on Alpenfest at http://gaylordalpenfest.com/

More on I'm a Beer Hound at http://imabeerhound.com/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are co-hosts of "Behind the Mitten," a show about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

"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/

On this past weekend's show (July 4-5):

Segment 1: John and Amy broadcast from Hudsonville Ice Cream and talk about the 4th of July.

Segment 2: John and Amy talk to Hudsonville's director of product development, Ray Sierengowski. He talks about the launch of their new "Naturals" line. (Listen at 10:45 mark)

More on "Naturals" at http://hudsonvilleicecream.com/naturals/

Segment 3: John and Amy talk to "Weird Al" Yankovic, who performed July 5 at the National Cherry Festival. (19:15)

More on Weird Al's tour at http://weirdal.com/

Segment 4: John and Amy talk about events and Beer of the Week. They also talk to Trevor Tkach of the National Cherry Festival 2015, which continues through July 11. (29:15)

Ticket information for all the concerts and and more details on the National Cherry Festival at http://cherryfestival.org/

BEER OF THE WEEK: Brewery Terra Firma's Sleeping Bear Brown Ale, which Amy says has a subtle malt flavor, with bready, nutty notes. It's a well-rounded and easy drinking beer. Check it out if you're in TC this week.

More info on Brewery Terra Firma at http://www.breweryterrafirma.com/

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

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

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman co-host "Behind the Mitten," a podcast and radio show about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

"Behind the Mitten" airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek
*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo
*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids

On this weekend's events and Beer of the Week segments, John and Amy talk to Trevor Tkach of the National Cherry Festival 2015, which continues through July 11.

Ticket information for all the concerts and and more details on the National Cherry Festival at http://cherryfestival.org/

BEER OF THE WEEK: Brewery Terra Firma's Sleeping Bear Brown Ale, which Amy says has a subtle malt flavor, with bready, nutty notes. It's a well-rounded and easy drinking beer. Check it out if you're in TC this week.

More info on Brewery Terra Firma at http://www.breweryterrafirma.com/

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 podcast and radio show about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

"Behind the Mitten" airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Mix 1049 on WBXX in Battle Creek
*Noon Sundays on Talk Radio 1360 on WKMI in Kalamazoo
*6 p.m. Sundays on Newsradio WOOD 1300 & 1069 FM in Grand Rapids

Here is an interview with "Weird Al" Yankovic, who performs July 5 at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City.

Ticket information and more details on the National Cherry Festival at http://cherryfestival.org/

More information on "Weird Al" at http://weirdal.com/home/

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

Or go to out website http://behindthemitten.com/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are co-hosts of "Behind the Mitten," a podcast and radio show about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

"Behind the Mitten" airs at 6 p.m. Sundays on News Radio WOOD 1300 & 106.9 FM. http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Today (June 23, 2015), John was in downtown Grand Rapids, where he met up with Barry Owens, the General Manager of Treetops Resort in Gaylord.

Barry was happy to talk about some activities planned for the 4th of July holiday, including a big fireworks display on July 3.

July 3 Treetops Schedule:
2-5pm Rail Jam & Big Air Contest
5pm-7pm Rib cook off under the tent 5-7pm
5:30pm-9:30pm Food for sale under the tent
6pm-7:30pm Kids games
6pm-9pm Chair lifts rides
7pm-midnight Entertainment
10pm Fireworks

You can get more information at treetops.com http://treetops.com/

Barry also talked about a special project with National Geographic. It is called "The Great Nature Project." Participants with smart phones can download the http://www.iNaturalist.org app to record observations. Complete all work stations to earn a Citizen Scientist pin and certificate! The event is July 25.

More info at University Center Gaylord. https://classes.ucgaylord.org/index.php?catid=3&Action=Step3&event_id=357

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

Or go to out website http://behindthemitten.com/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman of "Behind the Mitten" appeared on Neal Dionne's "West Michigan Live" on Thursday, June 18 to talk about this weekend's show. John and Amy are excited to take listeners to Gaylord for a wonderful dining experience at Treetops Resort and to also talk more about the Gaylord area. Tune in at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015.

"Behind the Mitten" is a podcast and radio show about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

"Behind the Mitten" airs at 6 p.m. Sundays on News Radio WOOD 1300 & 106.9 FM. 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

Or go to out website http://behindthemitten.com/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are co-hosts of "Behind the Mitten," a radio show and podcast about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it happen!

"Behind the Mitten" airs at 6 p.m. Sundays on News Radio WOOD 1300 & 106.9 FM. http://www.iheart.com/live/wood-radio-1069-fm-1300am-1165/

Recently John and Amy traveled to Mackinac Island to host the annual Lilac Festival Parade. While they were there they stopped at Original Murdick's Fudhe on Mackinac Island where fudgemaster Carnel Samuel was making up a batch of the new Double Chocolate Toasted Coconut Sea Salt flavor.

Original Murdick's Fudge is offering free fudge samples today (June 16, National Fudge Day), as well as free shipping through June 30, 2015.

More information at http://www.originalmurdicksfudge.com/

More details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten