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 1860 One-Room Schoolhouse in Allegan County, Michigan
Take a look inside, out, and around back of this old Michigan one-room schoolhouse...
Where Was the First McDonald’s in Michigan?
First in Michigan and one of America's first. Here are details...
Michigan’s Oldest, Still-Operating Restaurant
This landmark Michigan eatery hit its 193rd birthday in 2024...and still operating...
The Only Venomous Snake in Michigan
I always thought there were more, but I was wrong...this is the only venomous snake in Michigan...Here are photos and info...
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 Abandoned Flint Mobile Home Park, Before & After Demolition
This park was in serious deterioration before it was demolished....
Three Forgotten Michigan Communities; Places That Had Promise but Failed
One in Ionia County, Kent County, and another in Delta County, these three communities just didn't grow. Here are a few photos and brief details...
Michigan’s Very First Interstate Road Built in 1812 Still Exists
Our very first interstate road goes back to 1812, built by the first governor in the Michigan Territory...crumbling and waterlogged, but it still exists...
The Oldest Ski Area in Michigan
The oldest ski area in Michigan also happens to be located in the "Snowiest Town in the Midwest." Here's some brief info and a few photos...
Inside the Abandoned Houses of a Deserted Detroit, Michigan Neighborhood
You've seen the outsides of these deserted homes...now take a look at the insides...
Former Homes of Six More Celebrities: Detroit, Michigan
Here are six more former homes of actors (and one singer), all in the Detroit area...
A Once-Booming Village: Brinton, Michigan is Now a Shadow Town
This hidden Michigan ghost town has no businesses left and only a few residences. Here's some history and the location...