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
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'...
Beat the Champ, Bowling For Dollars, etc. – Bowling Shows on TV: Detroit, Michigan
I don't think many can deny TV bowling was more interesting than TV golf. Here's a short list of some of the bowling shows that came from Detroit (and a few others)...
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...
Kellogg’s and Post Cereal Mascots You May Have Forgotten (or Not Even Known About)
Battle Creek gave Michigan & the world great cereals - and great cereal mascots. However, many have fallen by the way. Here are a handful!
Michigan’s Record Shops Sure Ain’t What They Used To Be
You could listen before you bought, get a star's autograph, and even smoke inside. Here's a reminder of how our old record shops used to be...
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...
Legendary Racecar Driver Gordon Johncock: Born in Hastings, Michigan
Gordon left racing with no regrets and turned to his first loves: lumber and farming. A brief bio and photos are here...
The Shadow Town of Orange: Ionia County, Michigan
All the stores are gone - except one crumbling old storefront along M-66. Here are some photos and a little background...
The 1913 Italian Hall Disaster: Calumet, Michigan
400 people panicked and 73 were killed...most of them children. Here are brief details and photos going back Christmas 1913...