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
A Gallery of Michigan Movie Theaters: 1900-1922
Just like today, it was a place to go to have some fantasy relief from everyday life. Here's a gallery of over 40 old Michigan movie theaters...
Trashed & Abandoned Neighborhood House: Muskegon, Michigan
This is a case where the outside images were more interesting than the inside ones. Have a look at this house in a Muskegon neighborhood...
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...
According to “The 25 Best Onion Rings in the US” These Are the Best in Michigan
Out of a list of “The 25 Best Onion Rings in the US”, only one place in Michigan made that list. Details and location are here...
See Why This Michigan ‘Ghost Town’ is One of the Best Places to Hold a Wedding
The town mostly burned down over 100 years ago, leaving only the store and church. Find out why this is a perfect spot to hold a wedding...
Abandoned Castle Games Mini-Golf: St. Ignace, Michigan
Another neglected mini-golf park sits deserted along the Mackinac Straits in St. Ignace. Here are a few inside images...
See Inside the House Where Soupy Sales Lived During the 1950s: Detroit, Michigan
One of the funniest kid shows ever, but most of the jokes went over the kids' heads. Take a look inside the house where Soupy lived when he lived in Detroit during the 1950s...
Congratulating Themselves, Two Settlers Named This Michigan Town ‘Bravo’
Not much is written about this little Allegan County town; so here's an honorary look at the small town of Bravo...
Where Michiganders Enjoyed Their Lunch: 1900-1950
A quick - not leisurely - lunch is what most of us have time for, and this is where we get 'em. Here's a handful of Michigan lunch rooms, counters, stands and wagons going back to the 1900s...
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...