“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it has more than 430 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and former chef/beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.

On this episode, Gonzo and Amy recap fun things to do in Traverse City during the first segment.

We then visit with Jim Milligan, who share's the story of Fustini's Oils with us, and also explains what makes extra virgin olive oil so special. Learn more at https://www.fustinis.com/.

Our friend Mike Busley from Grand Traverse Pie Company joins us to share what is new with this amazing Michigan-owned company. Learn more at https://gtpie.com/.

We end the show at Mammoth Distillery, and taste a bit of cherry bounce, which is an Amy family favorite. Learn more at https://mammothdistilling.com/.

This show aired July 16-17, 2022.

BTM airs:

*8 a.m. Saturdays on WBRN - 1460 AM and 107.7 FM in Big Rapids (new affiliate)

*8 a.m. Saturdays on Kalamazoo Talk Radio 1360 WKMI (new affiliate)

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

*10 a.m. Saturdays 95.3 WBCK-FM in Battle Creek (new affiliate)

*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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