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
For Those Who Have Never Visited, Here’s a Look Inside the Turner-Dodge House: Lansing , Michigan
It's been around for approximately 170 years; for those who have never visited, here's a look inside...
A Brief Look Inside the Horace Dodge Mansion: Detroit, Michigan
Small-town boys from Niles, the Dodge boys were not accepted by the Detroit "elites". Here's a brief glimpse inside Horace Dodge's mansion...
It Looks Like a Giant Leech – but it’s Michigan’s Mostly-Uninhabited South Fox Island
Here's a look at South Fox Island: complete with lighthouses, shipwrecks, huge dunes...and solitude.
When Gibson Guitars Were King – Kalamazoo, Michigan: 1894-1983
Gibson guitars were what most Michigan garage band members wanted...they were worth the money. Here's a 60s look at the Kalamazoo guitar factory where it all took place...
The Town of Schoolcraft and Its Claim to Historic Fame: Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Schoolcraft lost to Kalamazoo as being the county's biggest trade center; but there's also something they have that Kalamazoo doesn't...
Seven Michigan Criminals That Time Forgot: 1919-1920
They never made it as big as Dillinger, Capone, or even Bonnie & Clyde...but they remain as footnotes. Here's a look at seven forgotten Michigan criminals...
The 1888 Stone Mansion in Alma, Michigan: Inside and Out
Now unoccupied, here's a look inside Alma's famous stone mansion, built in 1888 by lumber baron Ammi Willard Wright...
This Ancient Wall is All-Natural, NOT Man-Made: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
It looks like it was man-made, brick-by-brick; but it's believed to be ALL-NATURAL. What do you think? Here's some info and photos...
The Uninhabited Poverty Island and Deserted Lighthouse: Delta County, Michigan
It's one of Michigan's less-traveled & visited islands. Here's a look at this remote island and it's deserted lighthouse...
A Look Inside Michigan’s Old Drug Stores: 1900-1960
"The old drug stores, they ain't what they used to be..." no kidding. They used to be fun - now we just wait in line. Here's a look inside 30 old Michigan drug stores from 1900-1960...