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  • Mackinac Island 2025 Season Ends: Horses leave, businesses close and dockporter Archie Horn retires (Oct. 25-26, 2025)

    Mackinac Island 2025 Season Ends: Horses leave, businesses close and dockporter Archie Horn retires (Oct. 25-26, 2025)
    2025/10/26
    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 to Joe Herscher of Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Joe talks about the transition of fall to winter when of their 400 horses leave Island to a spacious farm in Pickford where they are pampered with plenty to eat and and rest during the winter months.
    • Segment 2: Next we talk to Jeri-Lynn Bailey, a former business owner and longtime resident whose children attended school on the Island. Today she works for Arnold Transit, but duiring this interview reflects on what life is like for families who reside on the Island all year round. She is also part of the Island's vibrant arts and theater community. The next play is Elf the Musical (Dec. 6).
    • Segment 3: Amy meets up with Nick Nerbonne of Pure Michigan, who during his younger days worked as a Dockporter on the Island. They are the guys who navigate Main Street on their Schwinn bicycles carrying luggage for guests who are staying overnight at one of the many hotels. Amy and Nick talk about the life of a Dockporter, and the fact Archie Horn - man, myth and legend - is retirning after the season closes on Sunday.
    • Segment 4: Gonzo and Amy play a short interview they did with Archie last Spring as the season was getting under way. He talks about the love he has for the beautiful Island. This is what was said about him recently on the Dockporter's Association Facebook page: "When the Chippewa Hotel Lakefront closes for the season this Sunday, it will be the end of an era. Archie Horn is the Dean of Mackinac Island dock porters and is retiring after working there since 1988." Congrats, Archie.
    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 分
  • 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)
    2025/10/21
    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 分
  • 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)
    2025/10/16
    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 分
  • 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)
    2025/10/15
    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 分
  • Fall Colors, plus Gun Lake Casino, Snowbelt Brewery and Treetops Progressive Dinners (Sept. 27-28, 2025)

    Fall Colors, plus Gun Lake Casino, Snowbelt Brewery and Treetops Progressive Dinners (Sept. 27-28, 2025)
    2025/10/15
    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 fall time being the best time visit Michigan.

    • Take you to Snowbelt Brewery in Gaylord, which is celebrating its 9th anniversary.

    • Stop at Gun Lake Casino Resort and Hotel in Wayland where everyone is excited about The Oasis, an escape looking for summer time fun in the cold winter months.

    • And introduce you to the fall fun you cal have at Treetops Resort in Gaylord.

    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 分
  • Michigan Cares for Tourism Podcast (Sept. 20-21, 2025)

    Michigan Cares for Tourism Podcast (Sept. 20-21, 2025)
    2025/10/10
    We can't think of a better way to spend a sunny Monday than on a sand dune overlooking Lake Huron at Tawas Point State Park building a new boardwalk with a few of our tourism professional friends. We did just that a few days ago, and it was totally awesome. We bring you the story of Michigan Cares for Tourism on this episode of Behind the Mitten.

    Who better to kick off this show than with the founder of Michigan Cares for Tourism herself, Ms. Patty Click Janes. She shares her inspiriation for MCT, which has been working on projects around Michigan since 2013. The first "unified" effort for the tourism industry to give back, MCT has completed 68 different projects, involving almost 6,000 volunteers, saving the state $2 million dollars, and impacting over 9 million visitors to our state parks.

    Tawas State Park is one of Michigan's most unique state parks, residing on an ever shifting spit of sand fingered out into Lake Huron on the sunrise side of the state. Born and raised in Tawas, our next guest Micah Jordan now has his dream job as park supervisor. He shares what makes this park so special, and why he never wants to leave Tawas, and is beyond blessed to get to work here.

    Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan always has awesome recommendations on things to do and see, and she stops by to share a few suggestions for fall, focusing on the sunrise side of Michigan. From incredible fall colors, winding drives, and unexpected towns to explore, plan your next adventure at Michigan.org.

    Earlier this year we got to attend the unveiling of a beautiful new art exhibition that our friends in the Houghton Lake Area have been working on this summer. Located just next door to the Tawas region, Houghton Lake, St. Helen, Roscommon and the Higgins Lake are have tons of outdoor recreation to enjoy, from birding to boating. Vicky Barnes from the visitor's bureau, and a long time local, stops by to share her love of this community.

    We had the best time volunteering this year, and we recorded this show right in the middle of our busy day, you might even hear the hard work in our voices. Huge shout-out to Patty and her incredible team of volunteers, not only was this event incredibly well-organized, it was amazing to see the real time transformation of Tawas State Park before our eyes. Michigan Cares for Tourism is an amazing organization doing great works for our state.
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    45 分
  • Navigating Michigan's Great Lakes: A Captain's Perspective

    Navigating Michigan's Great Lakes: A Captain's Perspective
    2025/10/05
    Behind the Mitten Bonus Podcast
    BTM is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast, celebrating 10 years on the air, co-hosted by Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez.
    This segment was recorded July 31, 2025.

    Description:
    In this special episode of Behind the Mitten, we take you on a unique journey along the St. Clair River. Join us as Captain George Haynes from the Lakes Pilots Association provides an insightful play-by-play commentary on navigating these challenging waters. Discover the intricacies of a pilot's role in guiding unfamiliar captains safely to Lake Huron, and experience the thrill of a freighter's passage through this vital waterway. Tune in for an engaging blend of maritime expertise and real-time adventure!

    Learn more about the Lakes Pilots Association at lakespilots.com.

    Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.
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    20 分
  • Beautiful colors this fall at Crystal Mountain Resort, plus indoor golf this winter (Oct. 5, 2025)

    Beautiful colors this fall at Crystal Mountain Resort, plus indoor golf this winter (Oct. 5, 2025)
    2025/10/05
    In this episode of "Behind the Mitten," host John Gonzalez sits down with Brittney Primeau from Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, to explore the exciting activities awaiting visitors this fall. From scenic hikes to vibrant festivals, discover the best ways to enjoy the season at this stunning resort. Plus, get an exclusive scoop just for our listeners: Crystal Mountain is introducing indoor golf this winter for the first time!

    Tune in for all the details and start planning your perfect autumn getaway.

    Learn more at crystalmountain.com.

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    14 分