“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 show features Lansing, Michigan!

Segment 1 - Gonzo and Amy talk to Lori Lanspeary of Lansing.org about some places to visit during Spring Break. https://www.lansing.org/

Segment 2 (10:50) - Gonzo and Amy revisit some of their favorite haunts when in Lansing, including Horrocks Market and restaurants in Old Town. https://www.shophorrocks.com/ and http://iloveoldtown.org/

Segment 3 (19:37): Interview with co-owner Matt Gillett at Saddleback BBQ, who rallied his support for the community in REO Town during the pandemic. He and co business owner Travis Stoliker really blossomed over the tough times. They opened a second location in Okemos right before the pandemic. https://www.saddlebackbbq.com/

Above the Mitten (28:13): Jay Clancey of Cognition Brewery in Ishpeming updates listeners about the brewery's re-opening.

Segment 4 (29:17): Matt of Saddleback returned to the show to talk about their latest venture, a pizza place called "Slice By Saddleback." https://www.saddlebackbbq.com/blogs/blog/slice-by-saddleback-faqs

BTM airs:

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

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

*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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