Gonzo Live

In this podcast, Michael Gormley, founder of LayEvangelist.com and co-host of the Catching Foxes podcast talks about some of the things he will be addressing in his upcoming presentation in Grand Rapids. He wants men to come ready to learn and ready to engage in the Gospel.He also talks about why Saints are happy, his issue with Corporate Elitism and how to start a men's bible study group. Gormley has worked for the Church since 2005 in a variety capacities, including full-time parish ministry for 17 years until June of 2023 when he became the Mission Evangelist for Paradisus Dei. Today he works to equip ministry leaders with the Gospel of Jesus Christ for themselves, teaches them how to evangelize to others, and to make Catholic disciples. This work revolves around 3-day parish missions, as well as retreats for parish and school staff.He will be one of four speakers at the KEPHA Catholic Men's Conference on March 9, 2024 at St. Robert Newminster Church in Ada, Michigan.Learn more or register at buildingalegacy.org.Host John Gonzalez is a life-long Catholic who has been reignited by his faith to use his skills as a Hall of Fame journalist to serve the Lord. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Facebook at facebook.com/GRGonzo.

Welcome to Gonzo Live. My name is John “Gonzo” Gonzalez, a veteran journalist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Podcast has been around since 2012 when I worked in radio and on a news website. Today, I’m doing my own thing. I have all of the same passions - baseball, craft beer and traveling the great state of Michigan. I hope you enjoy the show.. Feel free to reach out on all of the Social channels. I’m MichiganGonzo on Twitter and Instagram. And you can always email me: [email protected]. Lastly, I would love it if you follow Behind the Mitten, a radio show and Podcast I co-host with my good friend, Amy Sherman.On this Gonzo Live Podcast:Warrior WrestlingWe run down several things to do this weekend and interview Leonard Brand, who is helping promote the Warrior Wrestling show at West Catholic High School. It takes place Saturday, March 25. VIP Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m. First Bell is at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information check out the show's website, warriorwrestling.net.Other events:Starkbierfest at Cedar Springs Brewing in Cedar Springs on Saturday, March 25 (2-9 p.m.)Home, Sport & Garden Show in Port Huron, Saturday and Sunday.Chilly, Blues & Brews East, about 40 teams face off at The BOB’s 8th annual chili cook-off and blues festival in downtown Grand Rapids. Hours are12-5 p.m.And GR Beer Tours, which I am hosting this weekend. Other April events are available now.Have a great weekend, friends.

On this podcast, journalist John Gonzalez interviews head brewer and co-owner Jamie Kidwell-Brix of Earthen Ales; head brewer and co-owner Tina Schuett of Rare Bird Brewpub; and head brewer Ellie Maddelein of Five Shore Brewing. They celebrate International Women's Collaboration Brew Day 2022 with the release of Confetti Trail, a double IPA at Five Shores. It will be released the week of March 21.

John Gonzalez of MLive sits down with Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe, which has three shows Thanksgiving weekend at The Listening Room in Grand Rapids. Each show has a specific theme. The concerts are Nov. 27, 29 and 30, 2019.

John Gonzalez of MLive.com interviews Richard "Cheech" Marin of Cheech & Chong fame. He talks about Michigan being the 10th state in the U.S. to legalize the recreational use of Marijuana, and much more. Cheech & Chong perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2018 at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. More information at https://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/shows/2018/12/Cheech-&-Chong.html

John Gonzalez of MLive.com talks to musician Keller Williams about his new Tom Petty-inspired project, Keller Williams’ PettyGrass. The tour makes a stop at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe on September 20, 2018. The show will feature Keller, joined by The Hillbenders, performing select covers in a bluegrass style. Williams will be touring this fall in support of his forthcoming album, SANS, which is set for release on October 19. He turns to Michigan for a show with the Keller Williams Duo on Nov. 10 at The Ark in Ann Arbor.Learn more about Keller at https://kellerwilliams.net/

Rick Muniz, the principal of San Juan Diego Academy of Wyoming, joins John Gonzalez of MLive on Justin Barclay's "West Michigan Live." On the show Rick talks about the mission of the Academy (K-8th Grade), and he also shares info about the upcoming San Juan Diego Golf Scramble, Aug. 31 at Gleneagle Golf Club in Hudsonville. More details at https://sanjuandiegoacademy.com/ This segment aired Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 on WOOD Radio.

John Gonzalez talks to friends of the Bimini Brothers at the Bow-Tie Tavern in Sparta. This Podcast was recorded May 2, 2018. The band performs its 35th Anniversary Farewell Show on May 5 at the DeltaPlex. More details at https://www.facebook.com/BiminiBrothers/

John Gonzalez talks talk to Biff and Tad about their upcoming show May 5, 2018 at the DeltaPlex in Grand Rapids. It is the 35th anniversary show of the Bimini Brothers. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/1510588392573485/

In this Podcast, John Gonzalez interviews guitarist Mike Scheuchzer of MercyMe. (It was recorded April 3, 2018.)They talk about the movie "I Can Only Imagine," as well as the current "MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North Live' Tour." The tour stops April 8, 2018, at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.On baseball (Listen at 2:45): We talk about his last name, which is pronounced Soyt-ZER, and how someone once thought he was Max Scherzer, formerly of the Detroit Tigers. (Mike is a Texas Rangers fan: "It's hard to call that baseball these days.").On 'I Can Only Imagine' song/movie (Listen at 6:13): "For 25 years I've heard Bart Millard say, you know, I saw my dad turn into a monster into to my best friend. Literally, Jesus didn't just his heart, he changed everything about the man. That's what the movie is mostly about. It's about what led to Bart writing the song, which was him imagining what his dad was now experiencing in heaven. It was easier to think about that than to think about the empty room down the hallway."Listening to the song for the first time (Listen at 8:43): "We were riding down the road in the bus, and he was like, 'I got an idea for a song.' Grab your guitar..... It wasn't the right vibe for him. I was trying to make it like "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2 ... A couple days later we were working on our independent record 'The Workshop Project' and ....we had like 9 songs recorded, and we really felt like we needed a 10th song. Then Jim was goofing around on the piano, and he played that lick, and Bart said that's the vibe I'm looking for.... He was singing and we were putting in the chords behind it. We weren't putting a whole lot of effort into writing it. It was something that been on his heart for 10 years. For it to come out so quickly was only because it had been on his heart for so long."Bart had moved on (Listen at 10:38): "We, as a band, didn't even play the song for like 8-9 months after we wrote it. We thought it was a song for Bart; it was going to mean a lot to him and therapy for him. We didn't think it would connect with anyone else."Faith-based movies (Listen at 13:00): "I Can Only Imagine" has been a surprise hit at the box office, grossing $55 million in 3 weeks. It is one of three faith-based movies on the market, and national media is paying attention. Scheuchzer said a recent ABC-TV report surprised him. "They were talking about the weekend box office (after week 2), and the reporter said 'I Can Only Imagine' is still hanging in there and Hollywood is scratching their head. And the journalist said this is obviously an untapped market for Hollywood."Learn more about MercyMe at mercyme.org.Van Andel Arena info https://vanandelarena.com/schedule/mercyme-and-tenth-avenue-north-live

On this Podcast, John Gonzalez and Jessica Shepherd of MLive talk to comedian Kathleen Madigan about her upcoming Michigan stops as part of her "Boxed Wine & Bigfoot" tour. She performs at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids on Jan 26, 2018; the City Opera House in Traverse City on Jan. 27; and Island Resort & Casino in Harris (near Escanaba) on March 9-10. Tour info at http://www.kathleenmadigan.com/Show Notes:*Drinking red wine all day*Upcoming shows in Michigan, including an ice-fishing trip in March.*Detroit Metro Airport is a perfect place for a date*Tom Brady, and his hand injury*Roseanne reboot; doing a sitcom*Oprah as presidentRead our Michigan stories at MLive.com http://topics.mlive.com/tag/lifeandculture/

On Michigan Weekend Recap Episode 1 (recorded Jan. 22, 2018 at Mitten Brewing Company in Grand Rapids), host John Gonzalez of MLive.com welcomes co-workers John Serba and Jessica Shepherd. John is the resident curmudgeon/movie critic; Jessica is a reporter who follows what's happening in our state. Additional guests are Max Trierweiler and Chris Andrus of Mitten Brewery Co.Show Notes:0.00-8:50 -- John, Jessica and Serba talk about the AFC and NFC Championship games.8:50-18:02 -- Chris and Max talk about Oprah Winfrey's surprise appearance on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Mitten Brewing Co.18:02-29:19 -- John Serba talks Oscar nominations, which come out on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. They also recap the SAG awards.Learn more about Oprah's appearance at http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/01/post_127.htmlLearn more about Mitten Brewing Co. at https://www.facebook.com/mittenbrewingco/Follow John Gonzalez at https://twitter.com/MichiganGonzoFollow John Serba at https://twitter.com/johnserbaFollow Jessica Shepherd at https://twitter.com/JessShepSaginaw

In this Podcast, John Gonzalez of MLive.com talks to Rockford, Michigan native Ginger Zee about "Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I Am One." ($26.99, Kingswell/Disney Book Group), released today (Dec. 5, 2017). In the book she talks about failed relationships, her struggles with depression and how she checked herself into a mental hospital before joining ABC-TV. John and Ginger talk about why the ABC meteorologist wrote this memoir.Ginger has a book signing at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Barnes & Noble at Woodland Mall, 3195 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512.Learn more about Ginger at https://www.facebook.com/gingerzeetv/Learn more about the book at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/natural-disaster-ginger-zee/1126368602?st=SEM&sid=BNB_DRS_DSA+-+Catch+All_00000000&2sid=Google_b&sourceId=SEGoS210&gclid=CjwKCAiApJnRBRBlEiwAPTgmxMb-p-wBFoYIy-F6P-mXqm-HklEyO8jGZ_YacqchzoNYISCmV7USZxoCoUEQAvD_BwE#/

On Aug. 21, 2017, John Gonzalez of MLive interviews Michigan author Doug Stanton about the USS Indianapolis and his book "In Harm's Way." The wreckage of the US Navy warship was discovered Aug. 18, 2017. It had been missing for 72 years.John also talks to Doug about "Horse Soldiers," another book that will be released as a movie in January of 2018.And they talk about the Traverse City-based National Writers Series.More information at http://dougstanton.com/Read John's MLive story: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/08/discovery_of_uss_indianpolis_w.html

John Gonzalez of MLive interviews Chad Butler, drummer of the Switchfoot. The band is on 'The Looking for Summer Tour' with Lifehouse.The tour makes a stop July 31, 2017 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park as part of the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts series.More info on the series at http://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/summer-concerts-at-meijer-gardens/More info on the tour and on Switchfoot at http://switchfoot.com/

John Gonzalez of MLive talks to Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen about the 2017 North American tour. Def Leppard performs April 17, 2017 with Poison and Tesla at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.Learn more about the show at https://vanandelarena.com/schedule/def-leppard-featuring-poison-teslaFollow the band at http://www.defleppard.com/

In this special Podcast, John Gonzalez of MLive interviews Grand Rapids comedian Mollie Rehner, who performs in the sketch comedy duo Rehner & Nixon. Based in Chicago, the duo is one of comedy's hottest sketch shows that really focuses on life from a young woman's perspective. They have traveled all over the country with original songs, dynamic characters and interactive horse play."We like to say we're fun, fresh and fearless comedians. Our shows are super fun, and really high energy. Katie and I excel in our character work; we have super physical characters and so many wigs. We're fun," she said.Mollie is a graduate of the former Rogers High School (now Wyoming HS), and Michigan State University. She is a former promotions intern at the West Michigan Whitecaps and also worked at Fifth Third Ballpark as on-field reporter."My roots are in Grand Rapids; I am so excited to be performing in my hometown," Rehner said.The show is at 7:30 p.m. March 18, 2017 at Dog Story Theater, 7 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States. Admission is FREE. Also performing: The comedy duo Boxfan and sketch comedy team The Don’t We Boys.More info at https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/rehner-nixon-mcrau-dont-we-boys/More info on Rehner & Nixon at https://www.facebook.com/RehnerNixon/

John Gonzalez of MLive talks to multi-instrumental/Acoustic Dance artist Keller Williams about his upcoming tour dates, as well as a March 17, 2017 show at The Intersection in Grand Rapids. (He also performs March 16 at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor.)They also talk about The Accidentals, the Traverse City band on Sony Masterworks. The trio just released its first single for the label, which is titled "KW" -- yes, it was inspired by Keller.Find out what to expect from his live shows, and what's next for his career.More info on the Ann Arbor show: http://www.blindpigmusic.com/calendar.html#!/events/822More info on the GR show: http://sectionlive.com/event/keller-williams/More info on Keller Williams: http://kellerwilliams.net/This interview was recorded March 10, 2017.PHOTO: By Steve Mack/used with permission

Are you excited to see the "Rent" 20th Anniversary Tour? It will be in Michigan for 16 performances in three cities -- Grand Rapids, East Lansing and Detroit (March 14-26, 2017).In the cast is West Bloomfield, Michigan native Danny Harris Kornfeld, who plays one of the leads, Mark Cohen, who is also the show's narrator.In this interview with John Gonzalez of MLive, Danny talks about his humble beginnings (he played the baby bird in "Are You My Mother?" in preschool) all the way to Syracuse University. He also talks about what makes this 20th anniversary tour so special.More on Danny at https://www.dannykornfeld.com/More on Rent at http://rentontour.net/Links to show details in:Grand Rapids (March 14-16) at https://broadwaygrandrapids.com/rentEast Lansing (March 17-19) at https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/rentDetroit (March 21-26) at http://www.broadwayindetroit.com/shows/rent

John Gonzalez of MLive interviewed country singer and "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery on his tour bus before his concert on Jan. 28, 2016 at the Kalamazoo State Theatre.More on Scotty McCreery at http://www.scottymccreery.com/

John Gonzalez of MLive and the Behind the Mitten radio show appears every Saturday on WZZM-TV13 in Grand Rapids. Here he talks about some events going on in Michigan (July 18-19), and he also previews Behind the Mitten.More on his radio show, which he co-hosts with Amy Sherman, at http://behindthemitten.com/

Chef, author, Northern Michigan enthusiast Mario Batali (ABC's "The Chew") was on WKLT's "Omelette and Friends" radio show on July 7, 2015, in Traverse City.He talked about why he loves for all of Northern Michigan. "Michigan is a completely cool place," he said on the show.Mario was recently at the National Cherry Festival for the "Weird Al" Yankovic concert, which he said was an "extremely groovy show."He also talks about hanging with The Edge of U2, who recently visited the area. What did he think about Northern Michigan?"We have won a longtime fan. He loved the place. He loved the food; he loved everything about it. He loved the lake. He loved listening to you guys on the radio in the morning when we went to play golf."More on Mario Batali at http://www.mariobatali.com/More on "Omelette & Friends" at http://wklt.com/omelette-and-friends/

The Voice 2015: Joshua Davis of Traverse City is a Top 6 contestant on NBC TV's "The Voice." He performs again on May 4, 2015. He is on Team Adam Levine. In this interview he talks to John Gonzalez of MLive about his theater background, as well as his decision to stick to songs he feels best represent his sing-songwriter style.

The Voice 2015: Joshua Davis is a Traverse City resident and former Lansing resident who just made it to the Top 10 of NBC TV's "The Voice." He performs again on April 20, 2015. He is on Team Adam Levine. This week he is mentored by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. In this interview he talks to John Gonzalez of MLive about his influences, his favorite Michigan brewery and how "nuts" it is to perform with a live audience.

The Voice 2015: Joshua Davis is a Traverse City resident and former Lansing resident who just made it to the Top 12 of NBC TV's "The Voice." He performs again on April 13, 2015.

John Gonzalez of MLive in Michigan talks to Joshua Davis of "The Voice" 2015. The Michigan native appeared on the Season 8 premiere (Feb. 23, 2015). He sang Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," which caused Adam Levin and Blake Shelton to turn their chairs as potential mentors. Joshua chose Team Blake. This audio post podcast begins with a snippet of his performance. Listen at the 52 second mark for a full interview with Joshua.

John Gonzalez of MLive in Michigan talks to Joshua Davis of "The Voice" 2015. The Michigan native appeared on the Season 8 premiere (Feb. 23, 2015). He sang Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," which caused Adam Levin and Blake Shelton to turn their chairs as potential mentors. Joshua chose Team Blake. This audio post podcast begins with a snippet of his performance. Listen at the 52 second mark for a full interview with Joshua.

Realtor Doug Houseworth of Alanson in Northern Michigan wrote a blog recently for Pure Michigan about his 12 poems dedicated to four seasons in Michigan. It took him four decades to write a series of 12 poems to match 12 photos, one for each month.Doug talked to MLive's John Gonzalez about the reaction he received regarding the blog, which was posted Jan. 26, 2015.Here is the Pure Michigan post: An Ode to Michigan's 4 Spectacular Seasonshttp://www.michigan.org/blog/guest-blogger/an-ode-to-michigans-four-spectacular-seasons/

Comedian Frank Caliendo appeared Sept. 25, 2014, on The Huge Show. He talked about his many impersonations, and even did a few voices for Bill "Huge" Simonson. Listen to his impression of Morgan Freeman, who is talking about Derek Jeter's final game. Caliendo performs Oct. 10, 2014, at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center. More details at http://fhfineartscenter.com/indexday.html

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are leading a bus trip to the Microwbrew & Music Festival, Aug. 22 and 23, from Grand Rapids to Traverse City. Cost is $100 per person, which includes VIP ticket to the festival and round trip accommodations on a deluxe Motor Coach. John and Amy talked to event organizer Sam Porter of Porter House Productions. More details at http://promotemichigannews.blogspot.com/2014/07/deluxe-motor-coach-trip-now-available.html

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman talked to Michigan craft beer educator Ben Darcie, who is once again leading his popular Grand Rapids Beer Tasting Classes. The 9-week class schedule begins Aug. 4, 2014 at Harmony Brewing in Grand Rapids. Classes are held once a week. There is no cost to register; however, it costs $10 once you attend the class and includes group tastings each week. Darcie will be teaching alongside a panel of professional brewers and homebrewers that changes weekly to suit the topic of the week! More details at Eventbrite.com. Search "XPB" Register for the first class at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/xpbgrbtc-week-1-introduction-water-malt-hops-yeast-tickets-11905438487?aff=eac2On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExperienceBeer/

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman talked to Michigan craft beer educator Ben Darcie, who is once again leading his popular Grand Rapids Beer Tasting Classes. The 9-week class schedule begins Aug. 4, 2014 at Harmony Brewing in Grand Rapids. Classes are held once a week. There is no cost to register; however, it costs $10 once you attend the class and includes group tastings each week. Darcie will be teaching alongside a panel of professional brewers and homebrewers that changes weekly to suit the topic of the week! More details at Eventbrite.com. Search "XPB" Register for the first class at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/xpbgrbtc-week-1-introduction-water-malt-hops-yeast-tickets-11905438487?aff=eac2

Bobby Benser, who owns several businesses on Mackinac Island, is celebrating the 127th anniversary of Original Murdick's Fudge on Mackinac Island. The first 127 customers will receive a free slice of fudge on July 27, 2014. Murdick's also is offering free shipping on orders through July 31. John Gonzalez also talked to Bobby about the new Pink Pony Ale at the Chippeaw Hotel's Pink Pony. Go to www.originalmurdicksfudge.com for more details.

John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are leading a bus trip to the Microwbrew & Music Festival, Aug. 22 and 23, from Grand Rapids to Traverse City. Cost is $100 per person, which includes VIP ticket to the festival and round trip accommodations on a deluxe Motor Coach. John and Amy talked to event organizer Sam Porter of Porter House Productions. More details at http://promotemichigannews.blogspot.com/2014/07/deluxe-motor-coach-trip-now-available.html

Amy Sherman of the "Great American Brew Trail" joined John Gonzalez on his "Going Gonzo Show" podcast. The show was recorded July 22, 2014. The two of them are co-hosting a motor coach bus trip to the Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival on Aug. 22-23, 2014. The roundtrip tour departs from Grand Rapids and returns to GR each day. More details at http://promotemichigannews.blogspot.com/2014/07/deluxe-motor-coach-trip-now-available.html

John Gonzalez appeared on "The Ron Jolly Show" to talk about MLive and his job of traveling the state looking for Michigan's Best. John is in town for the 88th National Cherry Festival. He was on the air July 4, 2014. More on the Ron Jolly Show at http://wtcmradio.com/programs/ More on the National Cherry Festival at http://www.cherryfestival.org/ More on Michigan's Best at http://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/

John Gonzalez spoke with New York Times Best selling author Doug Stanton, a native of Traverse City who is the founder of the National Writers Series. Appearing during the National Cherry Festival will be author Diana Gabaldon, who is know for her wildly popular Outlander series. The speaking engagement/conversation is July 7, 2014 at the City Opera House. More details at http://nationalwritersseries.org/ More details about Doug Stanton at dougstanton.net

John Gonzalez recorded this podcast on June 5, 2014, while driving SB on I-75 near Grayling, Michigan. His producer Judi put it online. National Doughnut Day 2014 is Friday, June 6.

John Gonzalez catches up with his producer, Judi. They have not talked a lot since he has been on the road searching for Michigan's Best Doughnut for MLive. This podcast was recorded March 28, 2014.

John Gonzalez interviewed Steven Curtis Chapman, who is on his "The Glorious Unfolding" tour with The Afters and Josh Wilson. He performs March 13, 2014 in Grand Rapids and March 14 in Flint.

John Gonzalez of MLive and his producer Judi catch up with Emily Richett of Richett Media. She was a regular guest co-host on the show every Tuesday. She has some exciting news to share! More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow More on Emily at http://richettmedia.com/

John Gonzalez of MLive talks to Paul Starr of I'm a Beer Hound and Stephanie Moon of the Lansing Lugnuts about the April 5, 2014 "Beerfest at the Ballpark" at Cooley Law School Stadium. John Gonzalez is host of the "Going Gonzo Show." https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow

Scott Graham of the Michigan Brewers Guild was a guest on the "Going Gonzo Show" on Feb. 18, 2014 and talked about this weekend's Michigan Winter Beer Festival in Comstock Park. More on the festival at http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/02/2014_winter_beer_festival_orga.html#incart_river More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow

John Gonzalez of MLive.com talks to Amy Sherman of "Amy on the Trail" about the debut of the Terra Tavern Burger on Feb. 20, 2014. They are co-hosting the event at 5 p.m. as part of "Cool Brews. Hot Eats" 2014 and GR Beer Week. More details on GR Beer Week at http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2014/02/gr_beer_week_2014_complete_lis.html#incart_river More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow

John Gonzalez of MLive talked to Paul Beachnau, the executive director of the Gaylord Tourism Bureau. They participated in the Frosty 5k as part of AlpenFrost, Feb. 8, 2014. John talked to Paul about tourism in Gaylord, as well as all the winter activities you can do. Gaylord leads the lower peninsula with more 139 inches of snow this season. And counting. They also talked about John's quest run 14 5ks in 2014. More details on Gaylord event and activities at http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/ More on the Going Gonzo Show at https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow

MLive's John Gonzalez catches up with his producer, Judi, about her experience at the Groundhog Day Marathon in Grand Rapids. He also talks "American Idol" 2014, which begins Hollywood Week today.

John Gonzalez of MLive interviewed Lauren Solomon of Clinton Township, who appeared on this year's Season 18 of "The Bachelor." She was eliminated on Week 4 after being turned down for a kiss by bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis. She is a composer and former broadcasting/journalism student at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. More on the Bachelor: http://topics.mlive.com/tag/the-bachelor/index.html More on the Going Gonzo Show: https://www.facebook.com/GoingGonzoShow

John Gonzalez of MLive and Amy Sherman of the Great American Brew Trail got a chance to meet up with Garry Boyd of HopCat to preview the 6th Anniversary Party and the limited edition release of Oil Rigger Russian Imperial Stout. The release party begins at noon Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. A crack fry eating contest is planned in the afternoon. More details at http://hopcatgr.com/ or on MLive.com http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/gonzo_show_art_craft_beerfest.html

On today's "Going Gonzo Show," John Gonzalez of MLive talks to Paul Starr of I'm a Beer Hound. They run down some upcoming beer events, including the Art & Craft BeerFest (Jan. 31, Feb. 1) in Lansing, and Beer and Bacon (Jan. 27 & 28) in Mason and Jackson. John also talks about the 6th Anniversary Celebration at HopCat (Jan. 25) in Grand Rapids.

John Gonzalez of MLive talked to Megan Stern (Molly) and Luke Smith (Smee) of "Peter and the Starcatcher" on Jan. 22, 2014. The production is in Michigan for shows Jan. 22-26 at the Wharton Center in East Lansing. More on the show at http://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/peter-and-the-starcatcher More from John Gonzalez of MLive at http://www.mlive.com/lansing-entertainment/index.ssf/2014/01/gonzo_show_peter_and_the_starc.html