On this episode, Eric Hultgren talks with Morgan Rescorla CEO of Best Financial Credit Union about how we should be thinking about our finances right now along with the changes to auto insurance that is happening in Michigan in July. Facebook Website
John and Amy check in with Greg from That Guy's BBQ in Bay City
John and Amy talk to Chef Jenna from Amore about running a restaurant during a global pandemic and how to deal with trolls.
John and Amy talk to David Ringler from Cedar Spring Brewing about the business of craft beer during a crisis.
John and Amy introduce you to this week's Michigan craft beer of the week
On this episode, John talks to Michigan-based singer-songwriter Seth Bernard about what he is doing to help out the musicians in the state.
Keri is the owner of an event company with three locations throughout Michigan and she pivoted quickly to help sanitize the homemade masks for first responders in this incredible MI Best story. Special Occasions
Today is a very special day for John and Amy as they look back and celebrate the very first search they did together as a team.
John and Amy talk about this week's Beer of the Week from Stormcloud Brewing.
On this episode Quinn Mathews, general manager + talent buyer of Listening Room in Grand Rapids, MI stops by to talk about the show they have coming up on Facebook Live on Thursday.
On this episode, Eric Hultgren gives you a round-up of some good news around Michigan MI Talent Chelsea Fire Authority
John Gonzalez talks to Josh from Save MI Faves, a website dedicated to selling gift cards to help local businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 epidemic. Saves MI Faves
Quinn Mathews from Listening Room is bringing artists from their living room to yours with the series "Artists in Their Residence" and this week it is Jack Droppers. Join them Sunday night at 7p to enjoy the show.
On this episode, we talk with Hannah Berry who is the owner of Lions and Rabbits, an art gallery + live space who is creating a digital space for local artists to be able to sell art while in an age of staying home and social distancing. Lions and Rabbits
In this episode, John Gonzalez talks with two restaurant owners who are helping their communities in different ways. If you have a story we should share please head to our Facebook page and leave us a message.
John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman join Eric Hultgren to talk about what you can do to support the Great American Takeout by supporting local restaurants by ordering and then using the hashtag, #greatamericantakeout
This weekend John and Amy get you ready with events like Disney on Ice, how the voting for Michigan's Best Burger is going and what their picks for MI Best this weekend are. Enjoy the show.
On this episode, Eric Hultgren speaks to the Mayor of Eastpointe, MI Monique Owens. Mayor Owens first job was at McDonald's, she spent 11 years in law enforcement before becoming interested in how laws are created and who is creating them. She then ran for a seat on the city council in the city of Eastpointe three times before she won in 2017. Three years later she is the first African American Mayor of the city of Eastpointe. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Mayor Monique Owens.
John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman get you ready for another MI Best weekend with help from Michigan's Brewers Guild and City Built Brewery.
This week John and Amy are at GolfTec to get ready for the West Michigan Golf show. Plus, they run through some fun events to do with the kids all over Michigan and give you two more MI Best Picks. Enjoy the show!
On this episode of the podcast, John Gonzalez got the chance to grab some fan reaction to the musical Hamilton that is in Grand Rapids until Feb 9th.
Isaiah Oliver is president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, on the Board of Trustees for Central Michigan University and on this episode, Eric Hultgren talks to Isaiah about the art of building community, the luck formula, and work-life balance. We hope you enjoy this second episode as we continue our celebration of Black History Month.
John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman give you the events and activities to make Super Bowl weekend a Michigan's Best weekend.
John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman sit down with Eric Hultgren to talk about the things you need to have at your Super Bowl party and some of the spots around the state that can help you get the food right this weekend.
In the month of February, we have partnered with McDonald's of Michigan to create a series of podcasts that celebrate Black History Month. For this first episode, we head to Kalamazoo to talk to the Parker sisters, Alisa, Tiffany, Teleshia and Nicole who run Sisters in Business about how you create a safe space for women of color entrepreneurs and what impact that can make on our communities in Michigan.
This weekend John and Amy get bundled up and show you where to have an amazing time in the snow with chili, beer, and winter sports.
John and Amy record the episode at the Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Homes Show to help create another Michigan's Best Weekend for you.
John Gonzales talks to Kevin Buist about the change with ArtPrize this year to Project 1.
Adrian “AB” Butler has become an ambassador for the city of Grand Rapids and its unique breed of entrepreneurial creatives. As the frontman and founder of AB and Coconut Brown! (2007), the emcee helped craft a sound that delighted hip-hop heads and party people alike, earning the band numerous accolades including Grand Rapid's Best Band (GR Magazine 2011) and headlining The Local First Street Festival (2012).
