From Port Huron to Muskegon, with stops in Beulah and Marshall (June 20-21, 2026)

How Detroit Sports played a major role in the city's revival (July 4-5, 2026)

In this episode of Behind the Mitten, hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman share how  Detroit sports played a major role in the city's revival. * Segment 1-Benita Douglas, Detroit Welcome Center Travel Counselor * Segment 2-Ken Hayward, Visit Detroit's Chief Operating Officer * Segment 3- Brush Park Bodega; the revitalization of neighborhoods * Segment 4-Comerica Park Beer Hall; a great gathering spot Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com [http://amyandgonzo.com]. Keep up to date on events throughout the state at WMTA.org [http://wmta.org].

Celebrate America 250 all season long at Mackinac Parks (June 27-28, 2026)

In this episode of Behind the Mitten, hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman share how you can celebrate America 250 all season long at Mackinac State Historic Parks. * Segment 1-Phil Porter, Historian and Director Emeritus of Mackinac State Hstoric Parks * Segment 2-Dominick Miller, marketing director, Mackinac State Historic Parks * Segment 3-Gonzo and Amy talk about America 250 events. * Segment 4-More with Phil Porter, War of 1812 Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com [http://amyandgonzo.com]. Keep up to date on events throughout the state at WMTA.org [http://wmta.org]. Learn more about Mackinac State Historic Parks at mackinacparks.com [https://www.mackinacparks.com/].

From Port Huron to Muskegon, with stops in Beulah and Marshall (June 20-21, 2026)

In this episode of Behind the Mitten, hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman travel from Port Huron, to Beulah, to Marshall, to Muskegon. * Segment 1-Great Lakes Freighter Captain George Haynes * Segment 2-Five Shores Brewery, Beulah * Segment 3- Postal Museum in Marshall * Segment 4-Pigeon Hill Brewery, Muskegon Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com [http://amyandgonzo.com]. Keep up to date on events throughout the state at WMTA.org [http://wmta.org].

A Spotlight on Michigan BBQ (June 13-14, 2026)

In this episode of Behind the Mitten, hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate Michigan BBQ with experts from around the state. * Segments 1 and 2-Steve Seige of Zero Day BBQ Boot Camp, Zero Day Veteran Powered Food Truck and Zero Day BBQ Consulting * Segment 3-Earl Bovia of Bay City Bills and River Rock in Bay City. * Segment 3-Tom Driscoll, manager at Norm's Market in Richville (Michigan's Thumb) Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com [http://amyandgonzo.com]. Keep up to date on events throughout the state at WMTA.org [http://wmta.org]. Learn more about Zero Day BBQ Boot Camp at https://www.facebook.com/p/Zero-Day-BBQ-Boot-Camp-61551056700227/

American History comes alive at Mackinac State Historic Parks (June 6-7, 2026)

In this episode of Behind the Mitten, hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit Mackinac Island to learn more about how Fort Mackinac played a role in American History. * Segment 1-Dominick Miller, Mackinac State Historic Parks, Chief of Marketing * Segment 2-Maverick Sharpe, historical military interpreter * Segment 3-Alice Hill, museum store clerk, starting her 23rd season * Segment 4-Craig Wilson, chief curator at Mackinac State Historic Parks Learn more about the parks at Mackinacparks.com. [http://mackinacparks.com] Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com [http://amyandgonzo.com]. Keep up to date on events throughout the state at WMTA.org [http://wmta.org].