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 Man Who Threw the 1st Football Forward Pass Lived in St. Louis, Michigan
After his fame, he moved to Michigan, started a medical practice and was elected mayor twice. Details are here...
Abandoned Detroit Saturday Night Newspaper Building
One of Detroit's old newspapers (1907-1939) was published in this now crumbling building. Here's a look inside...
Legend of the Bete Grise ‘Singing Sands’ – Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
No other sands along the lake make these sounds, which adds to the mystery....
What do the Symbols on the State of Michigan Flag Mean?
Here are the symbols and phrases on the Michigan flag along with what they mean and represent...
Abandoned Cold Storage Warehouse: Detroit, Michigan
Take a look inside an abandoned warehouse in Detroit, sitting all alone on a deserted street corner...
The Exact Geographical Center of the Michigan Mitten is in This Town
The exact center of the Michigan Mitten is marked with signs and markers. Here's where you'll find it...
The Only Climbing Crag in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula
The only crag in the Lower Peninsula? That's the claim. Here's where...
Even Some People Who Live Nearby Don’t Know There Was a Town Here: Kalamazoo County, Michigan
This obscure countryside location in Kalamazoo County was once a village...
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...
The Caged Graves of Henry and Clara Ford: Dearborn, Michigan
It was the largest funeral in the history of Detroit. In order to prevent grave-robbing and theft, this contraption was installed over the graves of Henry & Clara Ford. Here's some info, location, and photos...
Permanently Closed: Funland Amusement Park, Houghton Lake, Michigan
Opened in the 1940s...or 50s...or 60s...owners can't agree on which decade. But they all know it closed for good in 2024. Here are photos...
Underwater Images of the Wreck of the Carl D. Bradley, Lake Michigan
Built in 1927, sank in 1958. Here are images of the Carl D. Bradley, 375 feet at the bottom of Lake Michigan...