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
Schafer’s Bread: Created and Made in Michigan
It was soft. It was good. It was Schafer's, one of the most popular Michigan creations. Here's a brief background and some memorabilia...
The Unidentified Submerged Objects in Black Creek Near Lake St. Clair, Michigan
There are UFOs, and there are USOs - Unidentified Submerged Objects. There are a bunch of 'em in Black Creek near Lake St. Clair. Take a look...
Abandoned Home of a Flint Millionaire
Here's another deserted home that makes you scratch your head and wonder why...
Inside the Deserted House of the ‘Cat Lady’, Saginaw
She had 100 cats...a leopard...and possibly a panther. Now take a look inside the old mansion of the late 'Cat Lady' of Saginaw before its restoration...
Abandoned Houses Found in the Michigan Thumb
Yeah, there's lots of these in Northern Michigan, but try exploring the Michigan Thumb once in a while! Take a look...
The Longest Swamp in Michigan
Michigan's longest swamp? It may not be the one you think it is. Here's the answer...
Michigan Once Had the World’s Largest Mall – Northland Mall in Southfield
Michigan was home to the World's Largest Shopping Mall, now it's demolished. Photos of the inside (when it was abandoned) are here...
Haunted by the Cleaning Lady? Redford Theatre: Detroit, Michigan
The 'haunting' blame has been put on a cleaning lady who died at age 100. Check out photos of this historic old movie house in Detroit...
Two-Way Inn: The Oldest and Most Haunted Bar in Detroit, Michigan
Civil War Colonel Philetus Norris was a busy guy...why would he bother to haunt this old bar of his? Here are some details...
An Escaped Slave Founded Mass City in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan: 1848
After finding freedom in Michigan, Noel Johnson furthered his luck when he discovered a rich vein of copper. Here's his story and some vintage photos of Mass City...
Comedian Lily Tomlin: Here’s the House She Grew Up In: Detroit, Michigan
Born and raised in Michigan, Lily Tomlin became one of the country's favorite comedians and actresses. Here's a look at the house where she grew up...
The Story Behind Protar’s Tomb: Beaver Island, Michigan
For some who have never visited Beaver Island, this tomb in the woods has kept 'em wondering. Here's the story behind it...