“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and it 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 Podcast was recorded at the Pure Michigan's Governor's Conference on Tourism at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. We focus on Michigan's Tourism industry, as well as the Keweenaw Peninsula. Our special guest co-host was Paul Beachnau of Gaylord Tourism. It aired April 23-24, 2022.

Behind the Mitten is presented by Treetops Resort in Gaylord - Michigan’s Most Spectacular Resort. Make your summer golf reservations now at https://www.treetops.com/.

Segment 1 - Paul Beachnau of the Gaylord Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is our special co-host, with a cameo from Susan Wilcox Olson of Grand Bay Promotions.
Learn more about Gaylord at https://www.gaylordmichigan.net/.
Lear more about Grand Bay at https://grandbaypromotions.com/.

Segment 2 (10:00) - We go Above the Mitten with Brad Barnett, the Executive Director of the
Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Learn more about the Keweenaw at https://www.keweenaw.info/.

Segment 3 (19:02) - We talk to Candice Smith of Tours Around Michigan, who offers tours about Grand Rapids History, Art, Architecture & Ghost Stories. She even brings a couple of "creepy dolls" to the set.
Learn more at https://toursaroundmichigan.com/.

Segment 4 (29:42) - Taste of the Week is from Caroline Rizzo, public relations manager at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. It's one you don't want to miss.
Learn more about GT Resort at https://www.grandtraverseresort.com/.

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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