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
Abandoned Bowling Alley: Echoes in the Michigan Suburbs
It's so quiet in here, you could hear a pin drop...no pun intended. Have a look at this abandoned Michigan bowling alley...you can almost hear the echoes...
First Settler Was a Squatter – Photos of Clarkston, Michigan: 1900-1922
A squatter came here and built the first "home" in 1830, forming the genesis of Clarkston. Here are some old photos of Clarkston, ranging from 1900-1922...
The Downfall of Hughes & Hatcher Menswear: 1910-1983
Their commercials were once all over the place - and H&H was where guys wanted to buy their suits. Here's some details and a few photos...
Michigan’s Deadliest Railroad: The Pere Marquette
28 wrecks, 78 deaths. Michigan's Pere Marquette Railway had the worst train wrecks from 1900-1947. Here's some info and photos...
Abandoned Funeral Home, Located in Western Michigan
Closed since 2019, it has remained amazingly intact, with no looting or vandalism. Here's a look inside...
Michigan’s TV Shows for Kids: 1950-1964
Before kids' TV shows became too over-produced, over-preachy, and over-political, the early TV kid shows were made purely for fun. Here's a look at some of Michigan's fondest kids' TV shows from 1950-1964...
Snow Rollers: How Michigan Cleared Roads After a Snow Storm, 1800s-1920s
During a time when there were no snow plows, here's how we made travel easier thru deep snow...
Ten Former Michigan Drive-In Theaters: 1947-1980s
Many of Michigan's old drive-in theaters have faded away and been covered by the brush. Here's a look at ten former drive-in theater locations...
The Shadow Town of Falmouth: Missaukee County, Michigan
Originally named 'Pinhook', Falmouth was on its way until the county discontinued many passenger trains. Here's a brief bio and some photos...
The 1903 Kentwood Train Wreck and Mysterious Disappearance of Engineer Frank Waterman
One of the engineers survived but then he disappeared and was never found. Here are some details on one of Michigan's worst train wrecks...