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
Old Log Homestead Found Abandoned in the Woods: Upper Peninsula, Michigan
This deserted U.P. house hid a secret behind its plastered walls for approximately a century. The discovery revealed it was older than originally thought. Details are here...
Sneak a Peek Inside Aretha Franklin’s Empty Mansion: Detroit, Michigan
The Queen of Soul left behind not only this lavish mansion, but her famous rose-red bathtub. Take a look inside...
There’s a Bob Seger-Themed Bar in Unionville, Michigan
Everything here is Seger-related: the appetizers, the entrees, the atmosphere. This would make a cool little afternoon roadtrip...
Inside the Former Home of Wrestling Legend “The Sheik” – Williamston, Michigan
Former home of Ed Farhat, "The Sheik" - later a Bed & Breakfast, sold in 2023. Take a look inside and see the home "The Sheik" had to give up...
25 Things That Irritate Most Michiganders
Seems like no matter where I go: on vacation, down the street, to the store, for a walk, or even just out in the yard – I encounter something to complain about.....
White Castle Hamburger Restaurants – Are Any Left in Michigan?
Find out where in Michigan to get White Castle burgers and see some old photos!
The Ghost of the Lilac Room of Marquette, Michigan
Several hotel guests have witnessed a specter that glides through the Lilac Room at the Landmark Hotel in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Child Eaten by a Bear Still Haunts To This Day: Upper Peninsula, Michigan, 1948
A three-year-old was taken from her family by a bear, never to to return. This 1948 incident still disturbs the residents of Chippewa County. The story is here...
The World’s Largest Limestone Quarry is in Michigan
Here are some awesome photos of this Michigan quarry...the LARGEST in the whole world!
70 Years Ago, a Monster EF-5 Tornado Levels Flint, Michigan
June 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of Michigan’s worst natural disaster: the Flint-Beecher Tornado.
Only One Remains in the Entire World – and It’s in Michigan
Opened in 1898, it closed in 1971 - but no one had the heart to tear it down. Now it's the only one still standing in the entire world.....
The Weirdest Foods in Michigan (and Other States)
Some publication named "Michigan's Weirdest Food" - and I completely disagree. So here are many other strange and unique foods...