John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
Not Seen for 200 years, a Wild Wolverine Appeared in This Michigan Town
Are there other elusive wolverines in Michigan...or was the ultimate final one?
Michigan’s Smallest Bar Only Holds Four Customers
Opening this summer, so visit while you can! It might not be open next year!
Photos of the Aurora Borealis, In Case You Missed It
Last night beginning around 10pm, the Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis were visible to Michigan residents. Here are photos...
Inside the Psychiatric Hospital Water Tower: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Take a look inside this old 1895 water tower and some vintage photos of the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital.....
Eleven Things You Don’t Find in Michigan Movie Theaters Anymore
After reading this, do you think going to the movies is more enjoyable now, or back a few decades?
Down the Halls of the Abandoned Lowell Junior High School: Flint, Michigan
Go thru the halls and take a look around this deserted junior high school that has been closed for twenty years...
What Was Michigan’s Very First Mine? This One, in Marquette County
An old tree stump was the key that unlocked the way to Michigan's very first iron ore mine. Take a look inside the old mine caves & tunnels along with photos as far back as the 1860s...
Further Details on the 1990 “Jeepers Creepers” Crime in Coldwater, Michigan
It's been talked and written about many times...but here are a few extra details I never knew...
Return Trip to (and Inside) the Delaware Mine: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Take a look at vintage photos of this Michigan ghost town & mine, the prehistoric mine, inside the mine, old miner equipment, building ruins, and more...
The Jam Pot, an Unsuspected Secret Pleasure: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Why are all these people lined up and waiting? When you see what's inside, you'll know. It's one of Michigan's cool little secret spots!