Behind the Mitten Episode 753 Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier travel podcast and radio show since 2015.  On this podcast, they talk to: Segment 1: Steph Castelein, managing director of <a href="https://www.mackinacisland.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mackinac Island Tourism,</a> who tells us what is new in 2026. Segment 2: The owners of <a href="https://www.biglittlewines.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Big Little Wines</a> in Suttons Bay. Segment 3: The founders and their inspirational story at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StClairButterflyFoundation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Clair Butterfly Foundation.</a> Segment 4: Organizers of the four annual running races on the Island at <a href="https://runmackinac.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">runmackinac.com</a>. Follow updates for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Behind the Mitten on Facebook</a> and our new Substack for news and updates at <a href="https://behindthemitten.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">amyandgonzo.com</a>.

"Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has nearly 700 episodes. In 2025 it celebrates 10 years! 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.