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Behind the Mitten

Behind the Mitten

By: John Gonzalez
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"Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has nearly 700 episodes. In 2025 it celebrates 10 years! It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. John is a longtime journalist, social media early adopter and member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a former chef with 20-plus experience, craft beer expert and freelance writer. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten.Copyright John Gonzalez Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Spring Break in Michigan: From South Haven to Frankenmuth, and Detroit to Kalamazoo (March 28-29, 2026)

    Spring Break in Michigan: From South Haven to Frankenmuth, and Detroit to Kalamazoo (March 28-29, 2026)
    Mar 30 2026
    Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast.

    Episode 745

    It's spring time, Michigan! And many of us are headed to a tropical climate or at least somewhere without snow, as our friends in Northen lower peninsula or the Upper Peninsula are experiencing right now.

    On this episode, BTM co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman take you all across Michigan to discover the diverse attractions that make Michigan a fantastic spring break destination.

    Segment 1: Jamie Furbush from the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau shares the best of Frankenmuth's festive attractions, culinary delights (and not just chicken dinners), hidden gems, plus cool waterparks.

    Segment 2: McKenna Dole of Discover Kalamazoo highlights the city's vibrant art scene and family-friendly activities that make it a top spring break destination. She also highlights the very popular Air Zoo, known as a world-class, Smithsonian-affiliated aerospace and science museum with over 100 air and space artifacts.

    Segment 3: Brigid Avery from Aquinas College, Amy's alma mater, discusses the unique experiences and cultural offerings students at Aquinas discovered on a multi-day trip to metro Detroit. Learn more about Brigid and her role at Aquinas College HERE.

    Segment 4: Paul Knapp, executive director of St. Joe Today, reveals the scenic beauty and local events in the St. Joseph and Benton Harbor area, perfect for a spring getaway.

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    45 mins
  • Biere de Mac, Short's Brewing, Tres Amigas and Watermark - Michigan craft beer (March 21-22, 2026)

    Biere de Mac, Short's Brewing, Tres Amigas and Watermark - Michigan craft beer (March 21-22, 2026)
    Mar 23 2026
    What's new in Michigan craft beer?

    Gonzo and Amy have the latest:

    Segment 1-Biere de Mac Brew Works, Mackinaw City - Gonzo and Amy talk to co-owner Danny Ranville, who is excited about a new summer season, as as well a special appearance by Gonzo and Amy who will speak at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the brewery.

    Segment 2-Kerry Lynch of Short’s Brewing talks about new releases and April 25th Short's Anni Party!

    Segment 3-Manda Sue Geiger joins from Rochester Mills Brewing to talk about Tres Amigas release.

    Segments 4-Chad Mason of Watermark Brewing in Stevensville talks about about the brewery's recent pick as the No. 1 beer garden by USA Today's 10 Best.

    Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.
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    45 mins
  • Celebrating Life CMU Powwow; Mackinac Island ready for new season (March 14-15, 2026)

    Celebrating Life CMU Powwow; Mackinac Island ready for new season (March 14-15, 2026)
    Mar 17 2026
    On this weekend's show, Gonzo and Amy learn more about the 37th annual Celebrating Life Powwow at Central Michigan University (March 21-22), and get opening date information for a new season on Mackinac Island.

    Segment 1- Steph Castelein, managing director, Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
    A soft opeing is planned April 24, and the official opening (complete with ribbon cutting) is May 1. More details at https://www.mackinacisland.org/season-updates/

    Segments - 2 & 3 - CMU's Annual "Celebrating Life" Powwow, March 21-22 at John G. Kulhavi Events Center | McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant.
    More details at cmich.edu.
    We talk to Cassandra Chippeway, content and communications coordinator, Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - http://www.meetmtp.com/
    And Shay Hale of CMU's Office of Indigenous Affairs, which sponsors the Powwow each year.

    Segment 4 - Amy and Gonzo.
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    45 mins
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