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
Abandoned Hungarian Church in Detroit’s Delray Neighborhood
Once a beautiful church, it sits decaying - but somehow remains majestic. Here's a look around the grounds...
Michigan’s ‘Bates Motel’ – The Abandoned Star Lite Motel, Albion
Just off Michigan Avenue near Albion lies the abandoned Bates...er, Star Lite Motel, opened in 1952, closed in the 2010s. Take a look in and around the grounds...
Photo Gallery: Jackson, Michigan in the 1940s
It was wartime. Michigan towns and cities did their best to keep morale high and people entertained. Here's how it looked in Jackson back in the 1940s...
Abandoned Deer Forest a Few Years Later (Updated 2024): Coloma, Michigan
Closed since 2015, we paid a visit to the abandoned Deer Forest a few years ago...now take another look, with photos updated in 2024...
The Things That Make Adrian One of Our Most Historic Michigan Cities: 1898-1922
Adrian was once "The Fence Capital of the World"? Yes, it was, among other things. Info and lots of vintage photos are here...
Abandoned Log Restaurant and House with Jukebox: Black River, Michigan
The house has an old jukebox and the restaurant seems to be hidden in the woods. Take a look at the se two places in Black River...
Remembering Michigan’s Milky the Clown and His Magic Words: “Twin Pines!” 1950-1964
Milky was portrayed by a salesman for Dupont paint until it finally wore him out. Here's some background on that wildly popular Detroit TV show...
Michigan’s Oldest, Still-Operating Restaurant
This landmark Michigan eatery hit its 193rd birthday in 2024...and still operating...
The Cleanest City in Michigan: The Answer Might Shock You
Based on "the percentage of households with trash or junk half a block away", find out what city was determined our "cleanest"...
Stag Island: Former Amusement Getaway, Now Full of Private Residences
It had it all for vacationers: ball room, beach, cottages, hotels, dancing...even a roller coaster. But no more. Here's a look at Stag Island in the middle of the St. Clair River...
The Only Venomous Snake in Michigan
I always thought there were more, but I was wrong...this is the only venomous snake in Michigan...Here are photos and info...
The Abandoned Flint Mobile Home Park, Before & After Demolition
This park was in serious deterioration before it was demolished....