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
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....
Three Forgotten Michigan Communities; Places That Had Promise but Failed
One in Ionia County, Kent County, and another in Delta County, these three communities just didn't grow. Here are a few photos and brief details...
Michigan’s Best Salad Bar for 2024: Here’s Where You Can Find It
Find out where Michigan's #1 salad bar is, along with the complete list of Michigan's Top 16 Salad Bars...
Michigan’s Very First Interstate Road Built in 1812 Still Exists
Our very first interstate road goes back to 1812, built by the first governor in the Michigan Territory...crumbling and waterlogged, but it still exists...
The Oldest Ski Area in Michigan
The oldest ski area in Michigan also happens to be located in the "Snowiest Town in the Midwest." Here's some brief info and a few photos...
Inside the Abandoned Houses of a Deserted Detroit, Michigan Neighborhood
You've seen the outsides of these deserted homes...now take a look at the insides...
The Top 10 Biggest & the Bottom 10 Smallest Michigan Cities
Which of our cities were considered the biggest and smallest for 2023? The lists are both here...
Every 1950s Michigan Boy’s Dream; Now See What Marilyn Monroe Looked Like From the Inside
Withstanding controversy and complaints, it stood for less than a year before it was dismantled. Here's some info and a few photos, with some showing the inside of the statue...
Inside an Abandoned Farmhouse: Flanders, Michigan
An old, old farmhouse with a Michigan basement sits deserted by the road in Alpena County. Here's a look inside...
The Tin Man: 20 Feet Tall and Living in Hart, Michigan
It's another of Michigan's quirky and fun places to stop and snap some quick pix. Here's where you can find The Wizard of Oz's 'Tin Man'...
Michigan Led the Country in Bootlegging During Prohibition
Detroit led Michigan and the whole country in illegal booze during Prohibition. Here are a few details and old photos...