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
Al Capone Traveled Across Michigan to Get to This Canadian Hideout
Many historians and locals believe this Capone hideout is the real McCoy...take a look...
The Oldest, Still-Operating Family-Owned Restaurant in Lansing
Lasting thru the Depressions and shutdowns, this place has survived it all...
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...
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...
If You’re a Michigan Couple Living Together but Not Married, You Need a Cohabitation Agreement
Almost like a pre-nup, but it's suggested for unmarried couples living together. Details are here...
The Abandoned Flint Mobile Home Park, Before & After Demolition
This park was in serious deterioration before it was demolished....