“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.

This week's show starts off with our very good friend, and fellow media personality, Stephanie Adkins, who just recently left her job at TV 9&10 after 20 years of sharing Michigan stories on television. She shares some of her favorite spots that she has visited around the state and gives us an update on her exciting new position with Ebel's General Store in Falmouth.

Then, we catch up with Paul Starr from I'm a Beer Hound to learn about several upcoming beer fests being held in the Lansing region, as well as a pretty cool beer cruise that is being offered once a month through the fall.

Our last guest is the indomitable Sam Reese, Director at Upper Hand Brewery, who is not only an incredible home chef but is also throwing a big BBQ party in Gladstone on Sunday, August 7. Fire on the Mountain is a family-friendly event where you bring the drinks, and they'll provide some amazing BBQ to taste and try in a beautiful setting to benefit the Hiawatha National Forest.

This show aired July 30-31, 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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