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Behind the Mitten

By: John Gonzalez
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  • "Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has more than 500 episodes. It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. John is a longtime journalist, social media early adopter and member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a former chef with 20-plus experience, craft beer expert and freelance writer. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten.
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  • Mary Ellen Murphy's 'The Barbie Project' 2024

    Mary Ellen Murphy's 'The Barbie Project' 2024
    Jul 18 2024
    "The Barbie Project" was an idea conjured out of a tough time by our friend and radio legend Mary Ellen Murphy, who hosts "Good Morning Grand Haven" on WGHN 92.1 each day. She recently announced her new campaign to bring a Coast Guard Barbie to life, and we just had to have her on to tell us all about it.

    Mary Ellen was undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and this kind of stunk for all the usual reasons. During breaks between her treatments in Grand Rapids, she would head to Goodwill for a little thrifting therapy. One day, she found a pretty nice Barbie Beach Dream House and decided to get it and fix it up for her granddaughters. The Barbie Project was born.

    This year, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Coast Guard Festival and the fact that Grand Haven is "Coast Guard City USA", Mary Ellen has started a campaign for a Coast Guard Barbie. Barbie currently serves in every arm of the military EXCEPT the Coast Guard, which seems like a major oversight. While women make a smaller minority serving in the Coast Guard, making up about 15 percent of service members, you best believe they are an integral part of the service. In fact, the top person at the Coast Guard is a woman. Admiral Linda L. Fagan assumed duties as the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard in 2022, and now oversees all global Coast Guard operations and 42,000 active-duty, 7,000 reserve, and 8,700 civilian personnel, as well as 21,000 GC Auxillary volunteers.

    Vote for Coast Guard Barbie here!

    Attempts have been made to contact Barbie toy maker Mattel to no avail, but don't worry, Mary Ellen is not giving up. She's gearing up for a big push for votes over the next few weeks since the National Coast Guard Festival runs from July 26 to August 4. It's a fantastic event, and this year it'll be bigger and better than ever. If you go, be sure to look for Mary Ellen and the beach house out on the actual beach. She brings it down and sets it up for everyone to enjoy while taking in all the sun and fun this great Michigan beach town has to offer.
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    9 mins
  • S6,E27: Farm to Ferry at Mission Point, Soft Parade Vodka, Chris Lopez at Black Star Farms, Pere Marquette 1225 (July 6-7, 2024)

    S6,E27: Farm to Ferry at Mission Point, Soft Parade Vodka, Chris Lopez at Black Star Farms, Pere Marquette 1225 (July 6-7, 2024)
    Jul 8 2024
    SEASON 6, EPISODE 27

    On this weekend’s Behind the Mitten Show with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez:

    Gonzo and Amy share some of their favorite podcasts from earlier this summer from a collection of segments from Mackinac Island to Owosso and Bellaire to Suttons Bay.

    TUNE IN!

    Segment 1: Kerry Lynch, director of sales for Short's, and Richard Anderson, a co-owner of Iron Fish Distillery, talk about Soft Parade Vodka. This Pure Michigan collaboration is made with all natural ingredients and Michigan fruit - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. This is the second year of the collaboration, which is available now in local stores across Michigan for a limited time. Learn more at ironfishdistillery.com. Get a list of cocktail drinks at ironfishdistillery.com/softparadecocktails. Learn more about Shorts at shortsbrewing.com.

    Segment 2: In an extended podcast earlier this year, Gonzo talks to Dean Pyers, Executive Director of the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso about the Pere Marquette 1225, best known as one of the inspirations of the The Polar Express movie. He also spent some extra time with volunteers Roger Scoville and Randy Paquette, former MSU students who started working on restoring the Steam Locomotive in 1970. More information a michigansteamtrain.com.

    Segment 3: While on Mackinac Island in April, John and Amy stopped at Mission Point Resort to meet owner Liz Ware and executive chef John Clements. Listen as they talk about special cooking classes, as well as dining options as part of their "Farm to Ferry" philosophy at Mission Point Resort. More info at missionpoint.com.

    Segment 4: John and Amy love hanging out at Black Star Farms on the Leelanau Peninsula, and on this segment - after recording their regular show - they stuck around to catch up with long-time tasting room manager Chris Lopez. Learn more at blackstarfarms.com.

    Thanks for tuning in! Where are we going to be next week? We don't know. But tune in to find out.

    Follow John and Amy:
    Website: amyandgonzo.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten
    TwitterX at @BehindTheMitten
    Instagram at @BehindTheMitten
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    45 mins
  • MSU grad Carmen Beemer reflects on her reign as the 2023-2024 National Cherry Festival Queen

    MSU grad Carmen Beemer reflects on her reign as the 2023-2024 National Cherry Festival Queen
    Jun 30 2024
    SEASON 6, PODCAST EPISODE

    On this special podcast of Behind the Mitten Show with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez:

    Gonzo and and Amy interview Carmen Beemer, the 2023-2024 National Cherry Festival Queen in Traverse City.

    In the interview Carmen talks about what the scholarship program has meant to her over the last year, and some of her favorite memories. She is a 2024 graduate of Michigan State University. A new queen will be announced on July 5. This year's National Cherry Festival continues through July 6, 2024.

    Learn more at cherryfestival.org.

    Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

    Where are we going to be next week? We don't know. But tune in to find out.

    Follow John and Amy:
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten
    TwitterX at @BehindTheMitten
    Instagram at @BehindTheMitten
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    10 mins
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