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
Take a Look Inside Bo Schembechler’s Former Home: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Here's a look inside the Ann Arbor home of legendary U-M coach Bo Schembechler (1929-2006)...
Michigan’s Worst Blizzards: 1880-1920s
You think that recent snowfall we had was a pain? Take a look at what our Michigan ancestors put up with between 1880-1920s...
The Michigan Highway That Has the Most Rest Stops
When ya gotta go.....well, you know the rest - the rest STOP, that is. Find out here which Michigan route has the most rest areas for your next journey...
Remembering Michigan’s Milky the Clown and His Magic Words: “Twin Pines!” 1950-1964
Milky was portrayed by a salesman for Dupont paint until it finally wore him out. Here's some background on that wildly popular Detroit TV show...
Abandoned Log Restaurant and House with Jukebox: Black River, Michigan
The house has an old jukebox and the restaurant seems to be hidden in the woods. Take a look at the se two places in Black River...
Stag Island: Former Amusement Getaway, Now Full of Private Residences
It had it all for vacationers: ball room, beach, cottages, hotels, dancing...even a roller coaster. But no more. Here's a look at Stag Island in the middle of the St. Clair River...
The Cleanest City in Michigan: The Answer Might Shock You
Based on "the percentage of households with trash or junk half a block away", find out what city was determined our "cleanest"...
Vintage Photos of Corunna: The Home of Michigan’s 10th Governor
Named after a Spanish town, home of a Michigan governor, and drownings at the dam. There's more to Corunna than meets the eye...
Historic, Haunted, and Survived Three Fires – The Holly Hotel in Holly, Michigan
Haunted by the owner, a woman, a little girl, and a dog? This is one of the more reputable places to claim paranormal activity...
The 1960s Homes of the Original Temptations: Detroit, Michigan
Here are the homes where the "Classic Five" lived - the original, hit-makin' Temptations - in the 1960s...