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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
  • Michigan Haunted Houses, Glenside Pub, CMU Memories, and McMorran Place (Oct. 18-19, 2025)

    Michigan Haunted Houses, Glenside Pub, CMU Memories, and McMorran Place (Oct. 18-19, 2025)
    Oct 21 2025
    Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.

    On this episode:
    • Segment 1: Gonzo and Amy talk about some favorite haunted house attractions in Michigan, including Erebus in Pontiac.
    • Segment 2: We take a trip to Glenside Pub in Muskegon for some incredible pizza.
    • Segment 3: We spend time with CMU's Stan Shingles, a long-time administrator and former interim of vice president of student affairs. He talks about how much student life has changed compared to when Gonzo attended the school back in the 1980s. Learn more about him HERE.
    • Segment 4: Jesse Sheldon, marketing and communications manager for the City of Port Huron who books entertainment for the McMorran Place, talks about the history of the venue and excitement for the return of the Port Huron Prowlers. See the McMorran Place event schedule at mcmorran.com.
    Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.
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    45 mins
  • Murder & Mayhem Trolley Tour, plus fall at Crystal Mountain, Hamburger Mikey, Ferris State hospitality professors (Oct. 11-12, 2025)

    Murder & Mayhem Trolley Tour, plus fall at Crystal Mountain, Hamburger Mikey, Ferris State hospitality professors (Oct. 11-12, 2025)
    Oct 16 2025
    Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.

    On this episode:
    • Michael Hensley of Michigan's Thumbcoast tells listeners about several spooky Port Huron events, including the Murder & Mayhem Trolley Tours, classic films and more through Port Huron Museums.
    • Gonzo and Amy check in with one of Michigan's best hamburger stands, Hamburger Mikey in Muskegon.
    • We hear from two Ferris State University professors about what students are learning about the Michigan hospitality industry..
    • And their good friend Brittney Primeau at Crystal Mountain Resort talks about the scenic chairlift rides where visitors can see the fall colors in four different counties at the top of a ski hill.
    Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.
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    45 mins
  • St. Joe's Downtown Spooktacular, Great Lakes Pilots, Marshall's Postal Museum (Oct. 4-5, 2025)

    St. Joe's Downtown Spooktacular, Great Lakes Pilots, Marshall's Postal Museum (Oct. 4-5, 2025)
    Oct 15 2025
    Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.

    On this episode:
    • They talk about the Tigers, Lions and fall time fun in Michigan.
    • They take you to St. Joseph in Southwest Michigan, which is getting ready for the upcoming Downtown Spooktacular (Oct. 18) Halloween event for all ages.
    • They introduce you to one of the most interesting careers on the Great Lakes, and that's serving as a Pilot to help ship captains navigate the waterways.
    • And they take you to Marshall, Michigan for one of the most interesting museums - which is all about U.S. Postal history.
    Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.
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    45 mins
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