On this episode of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend time on Mackinac Island. They learn about Original Murdick's Fudge, which has been making fudge on the Island since 1887, and some other popular destinations.

Show Notes
Segment 1: We talk to Bob Benser of Original Murdick's Fudge, who tells the story about how Mackinac Island became the fudge capitol of the world. Also, listen at (7:00 mark) for a cameo appearance by Andrew Doud, who owns Doud's Market in downtown Mackinac Island.

Segment 2 (Listen at 11:20): More with Bob Benser, who goes more into more detail about fudgemaking on the Island. He also talks about us head fudgemaker, Carnel Samuels, who is originally from Jamaica.

Segment 3 (Listen at 18:51): Brian Bailey of Chippewa Hotel/Pink Pony/Lilac Hotel & Suites -- and a new member of the City Council -- talks about what life is like on Mackinac Island all year around. We also try some of the new cocktails from the Pink Pony.

Segment 4 (Listen at 30:13): More with Brian Bailey, as well as BTM's former intern and former employee at the Pink Pony, Hannah Olson. We do events and Beer of the Week.

Learn more about Original Murdick's Fudge at https://www.originalmurdicksfudge.com/

Learn more about the Chippewa Hotel at https://www.chippewahotel.com/
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