Behind the Mitten

John Gonzalez

"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.

  1. 1 day ago ·  Bonus

    Gonzo previews stops in Traverse City, Port Huron and Anchor Bay (WILS, Aug. 27, 2026)

    John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten previews this weekend's show with stops in Traverse City, Port Huron and Anchor Bay. He and co-host Amy Sherman are guests of The Morning Wake Up each Thursday on WILS-AM (1320) in Lansing. Behind the Mitten can be heard Saturdays from 8-9am on 1320 WILS. Our affiliates and air times across the state: Fridays • 8:10 AM — News/Talk/Sports 105.5 FM WPHM (Port Huron) Saturdays • 8:00 AM — WBRN 1460 AM / 107.7 FM / 96.5 FM (Big Rapids) • 8:00 AM — WILS 1320 AM (Lansing) • 10:00 AM — News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM (Benton Harbor) • 12:00 PM — News/Talk 600 and 93.5 WCHT (Escanaba) • 4:00 PM — WIOS “The Bay’s Best!” 1480 AM / 106.9 FM (Tawas / East Tawas) • 5:00 PM — WMIC “The Voice of the Thumb” 660 AM / 95.3 FM (Sandusky) Sundays • 6:00 AM — News/Talk 600 and 93.5 WCHT (Escanaba) • 7:00 AM — Black Diamond Broadcasting Stations:   -WCFX — CFX Today’s Hits (95.3) — Mt. Pleasant   -WGFN — The Bear (98.1 / 95.3) — Traverse City   -WMRX — Sunny 97.7 — Midland   -WUPS — The Classic Hits Station-UPS (98.5) — Houghton Lake   -WWMK — 106.3 MAC FM — Cheboygan • 1:00 PM — WSGW 790 AM / 100.5 FM (Saginaw) • 6:00 PM — WOOD 1300 AM / 106.9 FM (Grand Rapids)

    Gonzo previews stops in Traverse City, Port Huron and Anchor Bay (WILS, Aug. 27, 2026)

  2. 6 days ago ·  Bonus

    Amy Sherman shares what to do in Gaylord on WILS 1320-AM (Aug. 20, 2026)

    Each Thursday, Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez share with listeners of WILS-1320AM what to expect on their Behind the Mitten radio show. This weekend Amy talks about why she loves Gaylord like a second home.

    Amy Sherman shares what to do in Gaylord on WILS 1320-AM (Aug. 20, 2026)

  3. 6 days ago ·  Bonus

    Amy and Gonzo share why they love the Gaylord area (WPHM, Aug. 21, 2026)

    Each Friday, Gonzo and Amy Sherman give listeners of WPHM (105.5-FM) a preview of Behind the Mitten weekend's show. This week they are in Gaylord. Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

    Amy and Gonzo share why they love the Gaylord area (WPHM, Aug. 21, 2026)

  4. 6 days ago ·  Bonus

    Amy Sherman previews Gaylord show on CFX-95.3 (Aug. 20, 2026)

    Amy Sherman of Behind the Mitten hangs out with Rob and Kent of CFX-95.3 every Thursday to preview this weekend's show.

    Amy Sherman previews Gaylord show on CFX-95.3 (Aug. 20, 2026)

  5. 6 days ago

    Gaylord: Michigan's top 'all outdoors' fall destination (Aug. 22-23, 2026)

    Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast Episode 766 Aug. 22-23, 2026 On this weekend’s show we learn why Gaylord is a perfect fall destination. In addition to great fall color tours, you will learn about the Pigeon River Country State Forest, home to 120,000 acres of Northern Michigan wilderness, six lakes, three rivers, horse trails and camps, 60 miles of biking and some 1,200 elk and special exhibits and classes at the Pigeon River Discovery Center. In fact, they have a mushroom hunting class on Sept. 13, which makes Amy happy as a former Mushroom Hunters junior club member, and a nature photography class on Oct. 17. Tune in to learn more about the new Elk Viewing Area maintained by the city where you can see the elk up close and personal. We check in with our friends at Jay's Sporting Goods to learn about some the newest accessories to make your outdoor adventures even more adventurous. And, and always, our good friends at the Gaylord Tourism Bureau share why Gaylord’s natural beauty make it the perfect "all outdoors" fall destination. Learn more about the Gaylord area at gaylordmichigan.net. Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

    Gaylord: Michigan's top 'all outdoors' fall destination (Aug. 22-23, 2026)

  6. 17 Aug

    Port Huron, Caseville, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Bridgeport: We have a 'yummy' show for you (Aug. 15-16, 2026)

    Behind the Mitten, Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast EPISODE 765 Aug. 15-16, 2026 The show includes fun things to do in the Port Huron area, including the opening for the Cheesburger Festival in Caseville (Aug. 14-23). Amy spends the day making a few stops in Spring Lake and Grand Haven. And John gets some mouthwatering doughnuts at Buttercrust Bakery in Bridgeport (near Frankenmuth). Follow John and Amy's adventures on their new Substack page. Just go to amyandgonzo.com to learn more. Want more events and things to do in Michigan? Follow the West Michigan Tourist Association, the official partner of Behind the Mitten. Go to WMTA.org.

  7. 17 Aug ·  Bonus

    WILS-AM (1320): Gonzo talks about this weekend's 'Yummy' show (Aug. 13, 2026)

    John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten appears on the Mike Austin Show on WILS-AM (1320) in Lansing to talk about what is in store on this weekend's BTM show. The show includes fun things to do in the Port Huron area, including the opening for the Cheesburger Festival in Caseville (Aug. 14-23). Amy spends the day making a few stops in Spring Lake and Grand Haven. And John gets some mouthwatering doughnuts at Buttercrust Bakery in Bridgeport (near Frankenmuth).

    WILS-AM (1320): Gonzo talks about this weekend's 'Yummy' show (Aug. 13, 2026)

  8. 16 Aug

    Taverse City Food & Wine 2026, plus music and travel (Aug. 8-9, 2026)

    Behind the Mitten, Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast EPISODE 764 Aug. 8-9, 2026 This episode is all about food, travel and music. That's right up BTM's alley! A big portion of the show is focused on Traverse City Food and Wine, which is back bigger, bolder, and more delicious than ever, with 80 events, a fully functional demonstration kitchen, sold-out chef dinners, and rare up-close moments with some of the biggest names in food. Amy Sherman sits down with Whitney Waara, COO of Traverse City Tourism, to unpack why year two of the festival feels like the real breakthrough. From collaboration dinners with multiple chefs to waterfront tastings, market-basket challenges, and the new Open Space Park kitchen built for real cooking, Whitney shares how Traverse City is turning August 19-23 into a choose-your-own-adventure for food lovers. In addition: John Gonzalez checks in with foodie Chad Lamar of Grand Rapids who is a truck driver by day, but uses his travels to explore some of his favorite destinations all over the country. John interviews Chad while in line at Stubburn BBQ in Grand Rapids. And Amy and Gonzo interview bluegrass musician Mark Lavengood, a.k.a. Huggy Bear, who is the master of ceremonies at the first ever (and SOLD OUT!) Ionia Freak Fair (Aug. 28-29). You will learn more about Mark's musical background, what it's like to be on stage with Billy Strings and Greensky Bluegrass, and his early years, when he played middle school basketball at Comstock Park - with John as his coach. We're not making that up! Follow John and Amy's adventures on their new Substack page. Just go to amyandgonzo.com to learn more. Want more events and things to do in Michigan? Follow the West Michigan Tourist Association, the official partner of Behind the Mitten. Go to WMTA.org.

    Taverse City Food & Wine 2026, plus music and travel (Aug. 8-9, 2026)
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About

"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.

Information

  • Creator
    John Gonzalez
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    822
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright John Gonzalez
  • Show Website
    Behind the Mitten

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