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
Here’s Where You’ll Find the #1 Pasty in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
It's a tie for The Number One Pasty in the Upper Peninsula. Find out where, and also see other pasty shops you should try...
The Biggest Fish Ever Caught in a Michigan Inland Lake
It's a record that still holds, ever since 1974. Here's some info, and a link where you can see this record-making catch...
Vicksburg Paper Mill Before & During Restoration: Kalamazoo County, Michigan
From its genesis in 1903 to its closing in 2001, the old paper mill was an economy booster. Now after two decades its being restored. Here are some inside and outside photos...
Extinct Summer Resort Area: Lemon Park, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
From the 1890s until after WWII this was a favorite getaway. Now it's a neighborhood. Details and a few photos are here...
“The Beer Bucket Special” and the 1889 Town of Woodbury: Eaton County, Michigan
Why was the train coming from Woodbury nicknamed the "Beer Bucket Special"? Details, a brief history, and some old photos are here...
Deserted Skyline Ski Club: Grayling, Michigan
With lift chairs still dangling in the woods, this deserted ski area has been empty since 2008 and is now used for dirt biking. Here's a photo gallery...
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...