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
“True Love’s Kiss” – A Michigan State University Urban Legend
If a couple kisses here, what is their fate? Here's one of MSU's most well-known Urban Legends...
The Shadow Town of Falmouth: Missaukee County, Michigan
Originally named 'Pinhook', Falmouth was on its way until the county discontinued many passenger trains. Here's a brief bio and some photos...
This Michigan City Has the Cheapest Pizza in the Entire United States
In the entire country, we have the cheapest pizza.....at least, in ONE of our cities we do...
The Forgotten Town of Eckerman: Chippewa County, Michigan
A few people remain, along with a church and post office. Here's a look at the U.P. town of Eckerman...
Exploring the Bottom of a Lake Huron Sinkhole: Alpena County, Michigan
The bacterial mists floating at the bottom of this sinkhole give it an extra boost of eeriness. Here's a look at some images of this June 2023 sinkhole exploration in Lake Huron...
A Look Inside Old Michigan Banks: 1900-1920s
What does the Library of Congress consider to be Michigan's oldest bank? Find out here along with a gallery of vintage photos...
The Mostly-Ghost Town of Royston: Montmorency County, Michigan
Evidently, no one in the county thought Royston was important enough to record any of its history....but here's what we could dig up...
85 Years Before the Bobbitts, Bertha Boronda Sliced off Her Husband’s Manhood
The 1993 Bobbitt story was not the first time this happened. Here's that tale along with a gallery of other unknown female criminals...
Two Golf Courses Say They Are Michigan’s First: Which is Correct?
Along with the debate, here are some great vintage photos of Michigan golfing from the 1800s to the 1950s...
Abandoned 1860 One-Room Schoolhouse in Allegan County, Michigan
Take a look inside, out, and around back of this old Michigan one-room schoolhouse...
A Brief Look Inside the Horace Dodge Mansion: Detroit, Michigan
Small-town boys from Niles, the Dodge boys were not accepted by the Detroit "elites". Here's a brief glimpse inside Horace Dodge's mansion...
For Those Who Have Never Visited, Here’s a Look Inside the Turner-Dodge House: Lansing , Michigan
It's been around for approximately 170 years; for those who have never visited, here's a look inside...