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
Blood Cemetery – The Story That Sparked the Legend: Laingsburg, Michigan
Dr. Blood (aptly named) did himself and his wife in...but it doesn't end there. Here are the events that caused the urban legend...
Paulding Lights: The Legend & a Possible Explanation
Thousands have seen the Paulding Lights but still wonder: supernatural or not? Here are photos of the location...
The Ladybugs Are Back: Why You Shouldn’t Kill ‘Em
They supposedly bring good luck, but what else are they good for? Info is here...
Completely Gone: The Ghost Town of Stratford, Michigan
In 1937, the town was all demolished by the state, but maybe you could find some old foundations in the woods. Here's the location...
The Janitor Who Haunts the Senior Citizen Center: Dearborn Heights, Michigan
If all the stories are true, then why do so many school janitors hang themselves?
Michigan’s Scariest Urban Legend: Hell’s Bridge, Rockford
It's one of Michigan's scariest locations with a gruesome tale behind it...
The 1931 Film ‘Frankenstein’ Made Its World Premiere in Detroit, Michigan
It's true: Michigan was the first to show this film TWO DAYS before it was released nationally. Here are details and background...
Return of the Michigan Dogman: The Year He Will Re-appear
The Dogman seems to re-appear on schedule, weird as it seems. Believe it or not, here's when he is expected to re-surface...
Michigan’s Shoe Trees: Quirky Fun or Eyesores?
Our shoe trees are disappearing due to locals demanding they be taken down. Here are a few shoe tree locations...
Abandoned Junction Valley Railroad: Bridgeport, Michigan
The remnants of this former amusement area sit overgrown along the road. Here are details and images...