“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 450 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.

On this podcast, Amy and Gonzo talk to friends all over the state about great gift ideas, all supporting local businesses.

They feature:

Andrea Bitely, Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Michigan Retailers Association, who said that if Michiganders redirected 10% of their estimated $30.3 billion in out-of-state e-commerce, Michigan would gain $2.2 billion in gross economic input. Learn more at https://www.retailers.com/.

Ted Vadella, co-owner of Shakespeare’s Pub, who self-published a book inspired by his Facebook posts during Covid. It's called “The Trophy Husband.” You can order the book on Amazon. Find a link on the pub's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063508963009.

Chef Jenna Arcidiacono of Amore Trattoria, who is helping the restaurant industry through donations at her nationally recognized non-profit organization - Food Hugs. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/jennasfoodhugs.

Northern Michigan Gifts with Susan Wilcox Olson of Grand Bay Promotions, who talks about:

- Original Murdick's Fudge on Mackinac Island (https://www.facebook.com/originalmurdicksfudge),

-Fustini's Oils and Vinegars (https://www.facebook.com/Fustinisoilandvinegar),

- Mawby bubbly (https://www.facebook.com/MAWBYwinery) and more!

This show aired Nov. 26-27, 2022.

Make sure to listen to Behind the Mitten on the following stations:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WILS-1320 AM in Lansing

*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek

*10 a.m. Saturdays on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM in Benton Harbor

*4 p.m. Saturdays on WIOS "The Bay's Best!" - 1480 AM & 106.9 FM in Tawas / East Tawas

*Noon Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM in Port Huron

*1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw

*6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and (106.9) in Grand Rapids

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