Behind the Mitten

By: John Gonzalez
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  • "Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has more than 500 episodes. 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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  • Fire Up: CMU Homecoming 2024, plus a fall excursion on the Maroon & Gold Express (Oct. 9, 2024)

    Fire Up: CMU Homecoming 2024, plus a fall excursion on the Maroon & Gold Express (Oct. 9, 2024)
    Oct 9 2024
    MT. PLEASANT - Fire Up Edition

    Are you planning to attend this weekend's 2024 Central Michigan University Homecoming (Oct. 12)?

    On this special podcast we sit down with Chris Rowley, Executive Director of Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as her associates, Jordan Ensing, Marketing coordinator, and Cassandra Chippeway, content and communications coordinator.

    We talk about some of the Homecoming festivities, things to do in Mt. Pleasant, where to eat and share details about a train excursion from Owosso to Mt. Pleasant, exclusively for Homecoming.

    More details:

    Central Michigan University 2024 Homecoming game against Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 12 to kickoff at 4 p.m. ET! Contest to be nationally televised on #espnu! https://bit.ly/4gI3m6n

    Train Excursion:

    Saturday, October 12th 2024
    12:00pm - 10:30pm
    Boarding: Steam Railroading Institute
    405 S Washington St., Owosso, MI 48867

    Climb aboard a fall color tour on the diesel-powered Maroon and Gold Express. Passengers will have two options. Attend Central Michigan University’s homecoming football game against the Ohio University Bobcats or use the time in Mt. Pleasant to dine at Mountain Town Station and visit the downtown area.

    $90 Deluxe Club Class train ticket in a vintage diner car & football game ticket
    $85 Football Coach Class train ticket & football game ticket
    $75 Coach Class train ticket only

    Book your tickets now:

    https://michigansteamtrain.com/events/

    LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ABOUT THE MICHIGAN STEAM RAILROADING INSTITUTE
    HERE.

    Learn more about Mt. Pleasant at meetmtp.com.

    Follow Behind the Mitten on Facebook or check out the website at amyandgonzo.com.
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    10 mins
  • S6,E40: NMU-MSU Basketball Showdown at Superior Dome, plus where to eat in Marquette (Oct. 5-6, 2024)

    S6,E40: NMU-MSU Basketball Showdown at Superior Dome, plus where to eat in Marquette (Oct. 5-6, 2024)
    Oct 8 2024
    Let's go ABOVE the Mitten this weekend!


    Have you heard about the BIG game that is being played on October 13 in majestic Marquette? It's kind of a big deal, and we'll bring you the whole scoop right from the source.


    The Northern Michigan University Wildcats are hosting the exhibition basketball game of the year, when they take on the Michigan State Spartans at the Superior Dome on October 13. MSU Coach Tom Izzo, an NMU alum, is coming home, and the whole town is ready to celebrate.


    We'll be sharing how this whole thing came together, and why community events like this are so important to NMU and Marquette. We'll talk about some of NMU's other collaborations in the area, including a very fun one with our good friends at Blackrocks Brewery. Alumni themselves, they've brewed up a special beer for this game (and to be served at other alumni events throughout the fall) the very tasty Wildcat Lager. You can try it too when you are at the brewery.


    While we can't attend this fun event, since tickets are currently sold out, we are excited to hear that we'll be able to watch it on the Big Ten Network, how cool is that?


    We hope you'll tune in!

    Learn more about the game at nmuwildcats.com.

    Follow Behind the Mitten on Facebook or check out the website at amyandgonzo.com.
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    45 mins
  • S6,E39: Appleumpkin Festival in Tecumseh, Wharton Center in East Lansing, new releases from Short's (Sept. 28-29, 2024)

    S6,E39: Appleumpkin Festival in Tecumseh, Wharton Center in East Lansing, new releases from Short's (Sept. 28-29, 2024)
    Oct 5 2024
    This week we are all over on Behind the Mitten, from Tecumseh to Bellaire, to Lansing and beyond. Sounds like everything is normal then, right?

    Located in southeast Michigan south of Ann Arbor, charming Tecumseh is hosting their annual AppleUmpkin Festival on October 12 and 13. Featuring carnival rides, inflatables and bungee jumping, there are also crafts for the little ones, play putt-putt, and explore a corn box.

    What is a corn box? We have no idea but will find out for you. There is also an antique fair, arts and crafts showing, and live entertainment. We love that there is no cost to attend. Get more info at Downtown Tecumseh area; downtowntecumseh.com.

    Ahhhhhh thank you google! A corn box is like a children's sandbox, but with the sand replaced by CORN KERNELS. #themoreyouknow

    Moving along, John brings us a great interview with our friends at The Wharton Center in Lansing to discuss their upcoming Broadway season which begins Oct. 8 with Les Miz. Speaking of maize,The Wharton will have the Michigan premiere of “Shucked,” a Tony award winning show about “corn,” in January. Other shows include MJ The Musical, Chicago and Life of PI. More info at whartonseason.com.


    After all this we got thirty, so we visit with our good friend Kerry Lynch, director of sales and marketing at our beloved Short's Brewing Company. Did you know they make a stand-out NA hopped up beverage called Thirst Mutilator? And that they just came out with a crazy new flavor that will remind you of your childhood? No? Well, we'll tell you all about it, plus their new fall release, a nice little beer called Only Tourists. It's always fun to hear what's going on up in Bellaire.

    Affiliates:
    *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
    • 9 a.m. Saturdays on 92.1 Grand Haven's Favorite, WGHN-FM
    • *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
    • *7 a.m. Sundays on the following Black Diamond Broadcasting stations:-WCFX - CFX Today's Hits (95.3) in Mt. Pleasant-WGFN - Classic Rock The Bear (98.1 & 95.3) in Traverse City-WMRX - Sunny 97.7 in Midland-WUPS - The Classic Hits Station (98.5) in Houghton Lake-WWMK - 1063 MAC FM in Cheboygan*Noon Saturdays and 8 am Sundays on News, Talk and Sports - 1380-AM WPHM Radio.
    • *1 p.m. Sundays on WSGW-AM (790) and FM (100.5) in Saginaw
    • *6 p.m. Sundays on WOOD-AM (1300) and FM (106.9) in Grand Rapids
    • Follow John and Amy:
    • Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten
    • Twitter at @BehindTheMitten
    • Instagram at @BehindTheMitten
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    45 mins

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