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

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

"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.