Recorded Nov. 13, 2014: John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are co-hosts of "Behind the Mitten," a podcast about Michigan beer, food, festivals and the people who make it all happen! Today's Episode 5 finds Amy leading the show because John is on the road searching for Michigan's Best Pie for MLive.com. Amy talks to J. Mike DeAgostino and Kelly Yauk of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. She and John are participating in the Great Beerd Run 5k on Nov. 15. Amy also talks to MSU basketball great and former Detroit Piston player Mateen Cleaves, who is hosting the 2nd Annual Hope for the Holidays Hometown Hero Award and Auction, Thursday, Nov. 20 in Grand Rapids. Meijer is the title sponsor. Also, Paul Starr of I'm a Beer Hound stops by to talk about some upcoming festivals and events. More details about "Behind the Mitten" at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten