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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
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  • Amy Sherman: Visit Wawyé Oasis at Gun Lake Casino Resort for a tropical experience (WPHM, Dec. 12)

    Amy Sherman: Visit Wawyé Oasis at Gun Lake Casino Resort for a tropical experience (WPHM, Dec. 12)
    Dec 12 2025
    Amy Sherman previews this weekend's show from Gun Lake Casino - where it's always a balmy 80 degrees at the Wawyé Oasis!

    Amy previews the show on WPHM in Port Huron, one of Behind the Mitten's 20-plus radio affiliates across the state.

    You can listen to BTM at noon Saturdays and 8 a.m. Sundays on WPHM-AM (1380).

    Learn more about WPHM at wphm.net.

    Learn more about Wawyé Oasis at Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland at gunlakecasino.com.

    Learn more about Behind the Mitten and list of radio affiliates at amyandgonzo.com.
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    7 mins
  • Wawyé Oasis: A tropical escape that's always 80 degrees at Gun Lake Casino Resort (WILS, Dec. 11)

    Wawyé Oasis: A tropical escape that's always 80 degrees at Gun Lake Casino Resort (WILS, Dec. 11)
    Dec 11 2025
    Behind the Mitten Preview-Dec. 11, 2025

    Amy Sherman previews this weekend's show where she and Gonzo spend trime at the Wawyé Oasis at Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland.

    Amy previews the show with Mike Austin on "The WILS Morning Wake Up Show" in Lansing.

    More on Wawyé Oasis

    In the palm of West Michigan, the Wawyé Oasis is a destination unlike any other in the Midwest. A beautiful glass atrium will house over 32,000 square feet of paradise with live palm trees, tropical flora and other features kept at a sublime 80°. This venue will feature two distinctive pools, a 21+ VIP Pool and a fun-filled Family Pool. Guests can lounge in the private cabanas, take a trip to the snack bar or swim-up bar and enjoy a leisurely play beneath the bright, natural light.The energy shifts after sunset as spotlights and shimmering LEDs transform the resort into a state-of-the-art concert venue. The tropical scenery takes on new life as the performers take the stage, inviting you to move to the music and embrace the moment. The Wawyé Oasis is an experience that promises to bring you back again and again.

    A special show
    On Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland, Michigan (south of Grand Rapids and right off U.S. 131), will feature Rok Brigade (Def Leppard) & Completely Unchained (Van Halen), two popular tribute bands who will rock the stage inside Wawyé Oasis. The show is completely FREE. It begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Def Leppard opens the show, followed by Van Halen. More details at gunlakecasino.com.

    We hope you tune in to BTM this weekend, which is all about Gun Lake Casino Resort. Get a list of all of our affiliates at amyandgonzo.com.
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    10 mins
  • Free Show Dec. 12: Two epic tribute bands at Gun Lake Casino Resort

    Free Show Dec. 12: Two epic tribute bands at Gun Lake Casino Resort
    Dec 10 2025
    Behind the Mitten Special Podcast

    Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez sit down with Brian Decorah, the general manager at Gun Lake Casino Resort, to talk about "Two epic tribute bands. One unforgettable night."

    On Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland, Michigan (south of Grand Rapids and right off U.S. 131), will feature Rok Brigade (Def Leppard) & Completely Unchained (Van Halen), two popular tribute bands who will rock the stage inside Wawyé Oasis. The show is completely FREE. It begins at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

    "They'll play all the hits," Brian said. "They sound like them, and look like them."

    Def Leppard opens the show, followed by Van Halen.

    More details at gunlakecasino.com.

    By the way, this weekend's BTM show is all about Gun Lake Casino Resort. We hope you tune in. Get a list of all of our affiliates at amyandgonzo.com.
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    7 mins
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