Oct 20, 202645 min
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast Episode 774 Aired Oct. 17-18, 2026 On this episode, Amy Sherman welcomes special guest co-host Amber Mae Peterson of Visit Muskegon for a full-show...
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Behind the Mitten
Hosted by John Gonzalez · society · EN
About this Podcast:
"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.
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What is Behind the Mitten 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.
Who hosts Behind the Mitten?
Behind the Mitten is hosted by John Gonzalez. The show has published 841 episodes to date.
What has Behind the Mitten covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why Muskegon is a hidden treasure on the shores of Lake Michigan" (20 October 2026, 45 minutes), "WILS: Amy Sherman shares what she loves about Muskegon in the fall time (Oct. 15, 2026)" (17 October 2026, 12 minutes), and "Gonzo previews our Muskegon Fall show on WPHM in Port Huron (Oct. 16, 2026)" (17 October 2026, 6 minutes).
How often does Behind the Mitten publish?
Behind the Mitten publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 841 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Mitten?
Booking probability for Behind the Mitten is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Behind the Mitten requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Behind the Mitten's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
John Gonzalez hosts Behind the Mitten, a society podcast with 841 episodes published.
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WILS: Amy Sherman shares what she loves about Muskegon in the fall time (Oct. 15, 2026)
Oct 17, 202612 minAmy Sherman of Behind the Mitten previews this weekend's show (Oct. 17-18, 2026) on the Mike Austin Morning Wake Up on WILS-AM (1320) in Lansing. This weekend on BTM: Explore Muskegon through the local stories and...
Oct 17, 20266 minJohn Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten previews this weekend's show (Oct. 17-18, 2026) on the Paul Miller Show on WPHM-FM (105.5) in Port Huron. Tune in for Michigan travel inspiration and a fresh look at the communities...
Oct 12, 202645 minBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. Episode 773 Air Date: Oct. 10-11, 2026 We have a little bit of everything on this weekend's show: Segment 1: We talk about Kind Ale , a wet hopped...
Oct 9, 20265 minOn Friday, Oct. 9, John Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten was a guest on the WPHM-105.5 FM Morning Show with Paul Miller. He talked about what listeners can expect on this weekend’s Behind the Mitten Show: A popular pizza...
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Oct 9, 20266 minWe talk pizza, Michigan craft beer, Potato Festival and a Mrs. Roper Romp in Bay City, plus play a silly game with the Flakes on 95.3 CFX .
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A Mrs. Roper Romp in Bay City, plus a Kind Ale from Short's Brewing (WILS, Oct. 8, 2026)
Oct 9, 202610 minJohn Gonzalez of Behind the Mitten was a guest Thursday, Oct. 8 on the Morning Wake-Up on WILS-AM in Lansing. He talked about what to expect on this weekend's Behind the Mitten Show, includung: A popular, local pizza...
- Oct 5, 202645 min
Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast Episode 771 Air date: Sept. 19-20, 2026 Michigan travel gets delicious, surprising, and a little bit Amish in this packed episode of Behind the Mitten...
Oct 5, 202612 minBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. On the air for 11 years. Episode 772 What makes an independent bookstore a place readers return to again and again? In this interview segment...
Oct 2, 202611 minBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. Amy Sherman joins Mike Austin as part of the Morning Wake-Up on WILS-1320AM, Lansing's More Compelling Talk Radio. She talks about what people can...
Sep 28, 202645 minBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast: This weekend Gonzo and Amy Sherman go behind the scenes of two great Michigan events: The Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island (Oct. 2 and 3) , And the...
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Fudge, wine and a little Port Huron History: All coming up this weekend! (WPHM, Sept. 25, 2026)
Sep 25, 20265 minBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. John Gonzalez, Gonzo, previews this weekend's show on WPHM-105.5 FM with Paul Miller. Gonzo talks about: The Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island (Oct. 2 and...
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Fudge and wine: Gonzo previews this weekend's show on WILS-AM with Mike Austin (Sept. 24, 2026)
Sep 25, 202610 minBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. John Gonzalez, Gonzo, previews this weekend's show on WILS-AM (1320) with Mike Austin. They talk wine, and fudge! Gonzo mentions: The upcoming Fudge...
Sep 25, 20265 minBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. John Gonzalez, Gonzo, previews this weekend's show on CFX, 95.3 The Breakfast Flakes. Gonzo talks about: The Fudge Festival on Mackinac Island (Oct. 2 and...
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Chateau Chantal Celebrates Harvest Season with Free Festival Oct. 3, plus Founder’s 92nd Birthday, Grape Stomp & Fall Experiences
Sep 24, 202612 minOne of Northern Michigan's most anticipated harvest traditions returns October 3 on Old Mission Peninsula On this weekend's Behind the Mitten Show, we talked to Kyle Brownley, the marketing director at Chateau Chantal...
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Fall Festival time: Amy Sherman shares the excitement on WILS-1320 AM Lansing (Sept. 17, 2026)
Sep 18, 202610 minBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. On this bonus episide, Amy Sherman runs down what listeners can expect this weekend on Behind the Mitten. She and Gonzo are regular guests each...
Sep 14, 202645 minWe’ve got helpful news you can use this week on the show, plus a student run event in Midland, and fall fun in the Keweenaw. Segment 1: We start off with our good friend Mark Copeland from Jay’s Sporting Goods. With...
Episode #768
UP Fall Beer Fest, Can Am Peace Jam, Irish Music Fest, Oktoberfest in Detroit (Sept. 5-6, 2026)
Sep 9, 202645 minIt’s a hodge podge this week, which means we have missives from all over Michigan. We’ll start the show off with a beer, which is always the best way. We discuss the upcoming Michigan Brewers Guild U.P. Beer Festival...
Episode #767
Traverse City's National Writers Series, Huron Lady II, M-29 Diner, Trevor Tkach (Aug. 29-30, 2026)
Aug 31, 202645 minThis week takes us from blue water to blue water, with stops in the Thumb and Traverse City. First up, we have breaking news with our friends from the National Writer’s Series , which if you didn’t know, is a year-long...
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Gonzo previews stops in Traverse City, Port Huron and Anchor Bay (WILS, Aug. 27, 2026)
Aug 29, 202610 minJohn 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...
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Mark Copeland
The Value Analysis Whisperer, National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
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John Gonzalez
Senior Manager of Communications, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
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Dr. Amy Sherman
Dating & Relationship Coach, Therapist and Author, Sagamore Institute Center on Faith and Communities
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Dan Miller
New York Times Bestselling Author, podcast host, career coach, Valley Educational Center for Creative Arts
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