“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and has more than 400 episodes. It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.

This week's show was recorded at The Stray Cafe, a new coffeehouse and performance space in Grand Rapids. It is located on the South Division Corridor.

Segment 1. Janet Korn of Experience Grand Rapids. https://www.experiencegr.com/

Segment 2. Chip Van Klompenberg, co-owner of The Stray Cafe. https://www.thestraycafe.com/ or learn more in this article in the Grand Rapids Business Journal. https://grbj.com/news/beverages/couple-opens-wyoming-cafe-with-a-purpose/

Segment 3. Restaurant owner Jeff Lobdell, who has 15 properties in the GR area, and 5 others in the Traverse City area. https://4gr8food.com/

Segment 4. Brett Bristol, co-owner of nearby Arvon Brewing Co., stops by for Taste of the Week. https://www.arvonbrewingco.com/

BTM airs:

*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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