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
Michigan’s Favorite Cereal, Frosted Flakes: Here’s Why It’s Banned in Some Countries
Voted Michigan's Favorite Cereal, find out why it was banned elsewhere. Also find out why they took the word "sugar" out of the name....
Here are the Locations of the Childhood Homes of Sonny Bono: Detroit, Michigan
Sonny & Cher were rock's top husband-and-wife team during the 1960s. Here's a look at the Michigan homes where Sonny spent his early childhood...
The Only International Dark Sky Park in Michigan
One of the best places in Michigan for some night time sky gazing, with great views of the Aurora Borealis plus much more. Here are a few details...
A Visit to the Abandoned Lake Mine: Ontonagon County, Michigan
After operating for ten years, the mine shut down in 1919. Here are photos and info on this deserted mine out in the UP forest...
LEGENDARY MICHIGAN HAUNT: Re-visiting the Ada Witch
It's one of Michigan's most legendary hauntings that rears it's head once again...Here's the story, the legend, and the haunting!
Abraham Lincoln’s First & Only Speech To a Michigan Audience, 1856
Abe Lincoln gave a speech in Michigan only once, to endorse someone else for president. Details & location are here...
The Abandoned Fisher YMCA: Detroit, Michigan
Built in 1925, closed in the 1980s, abandoned since 2018. Here's a look inside the old Fisher YMCA, down a Detroit neighborhood street.
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.....