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
The Town of Schoolcraft and Its Claim to Historic Fame: Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Schoolcraft lost to Kalamazoo as being the county's biggest trade center; but there's also something they have that Kalamazoo doesn't...
Seven Michigan Criminals That Time Forgot: 1919-1920
They never made it as big as Dillinger, Capone, or even Bonnie & Clyde...but they remain as footnotes. Here's a look at seven forgotten Michigan criminals...
The 1888 Stone Mansion in Alma, Michigan: Inside and Out
Now unoccupied, here's a look inside Alma's famous stone mansion, built in 1888 by lumber baron Ammi Willard Wright...
This Ancient Wall is All-Natural, NOT Man-Made: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
It looks like it was man-made, brick-by-brick; but it's believed to be ALL-NATURAL. What do you think? Here's some info and photos...
The Uninhabited Poverty Island and Deserted Lighthouse: Delta County, Michigan
It's one of Michigan's less-traveled & visited islands. Here's a look at this remote island and it's deserted lighthouse...
Abandoned Detroit Neighborhoods: April, 2023
It's a sad sight we're very familiar with: abandoned neighborhoods in Detroit. Here are some images that were taken back in April 2023...
A Look Inside Michigan’s Old Drug Stores: 1900-1960
"The old drug stores, they ain't what they used to be..." no kidding. They used to be fun - now we just wait in line. Here's a look inside 30 old Michigan drug stores from 1900-1960...
School Photos of 20 Michigan Celebrities
Here are school photos of some of your favorite (and maybe not so favorite) Michigan celebrities: David Spade, Bob Seger, Robin Williams, Jeff Daniels, Diana Ross, and a few surprises. Take a look...
Teddy Roosevelt’s Bird Refuge – The Huron Islands: Lake Superior, Michigan
Islands Formed by a Sunken Mountain Range? Some believe so. Here's some background and photos of Michigan's Huron islands...
The Youngest County in Michigan: Formed in 1891
It went down in history as having "the fattest iron ore stashes in the entire world." Here are some vintage photos of our youngest county, from 1900-1940s...