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
Bald Eagles Enjoying Some R&R at Clark Lake, Michigan
Clark Lake's Eagle Point was well-named. Here are two of its residents...
Schafer’s Bread: Created and Made in Michigan
It was soft. It was good. It was Schafer's, one of the most popular Michigan creations. Here's a brief background and some memorabilia...
Michigan’s Old Department Stores: 1900-1964
"Everything under one roof".....even Santa Claus every Christmas. Here's a look at some old Michigan department stores, going back over 100 years...
The Shadow Town of Ganges: Allegan County, Michigan: 1900-1930s
There are a smattering of houses but only one downtown business remains. Here are some vintage photos of the village of Ganges...
Buck Barry, Kid Show Host in Grand Rapids, Michigan: 1950s-1960s
Buck's show was so popular, he was locally more famous than other national kid show hosts like Capt. Kangaroo and Bozo! Here's a look back...
Abandoned Copper Mine Tunnel: Ontonagon County, Michigan
Up near the old Adventure Mine is this mine tunnel that's been left deserted for over 100 years. Here's a quick look..
Alpha-Bits, Created by Post Cereals in Battle Creek, Michigan. Why Was It Discontinued?
If you ate Alpha-Bits, you probably spelled out words that you wouldn't even let your mother see. But why was the cereal discontinued?
Most Famous Person From Each Michigan County, Part 3
This installment features the 'most famous' from the counties of Delta to Hillsdale...Take a peek...
Horseshoers: Farriers and Blacksmiths of Michigan, 1880-1919
Horseshoes were a necessity that helped win the Civil War. Here's a gallery of horseshoeing in Michigan from 1880-1919...
It Used to Be #1: But Now It’s the Second Highest Point in Michigan
It's Number Two in height, replaced in 1982 by Mount Arvon. Here's where you can visit this remote spot in Baraga County...