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 Longest River Spans 252 Miles
The Ottawa tribe called it owashtanong, meaning "far-flowing water". Nowadays, plenty of collectables are fished out of this river...
Ghost Ship of Lake Superior: “The Flying Dutchman of the Great Lakes”
It's said that this ghost ship has been haunting Lake Superior since it disappeared in 1902. Here's the tale and some photos of the ship...
“True Love’s Kiss” – A Michigan State University Urban Legend
If a couple kisses here, what is their fate? Here's one of MSU's most well-known Urban Legends...
Michigan’s First Indian Mission Was Founded Here in 1831: Zeba, in Baraga County
It was here in 1831 that Reverend Frederic Baraga founded Michigan's first Indian mission. Here's a look at the remote village of Zeba, in Baraga County...
The Deepest Mine in Michigan: “Old Reliable”
Average depth of iron mines were 100-3,000 feet. Not copper mines - they went much deeper! Take a look at Michigan's Deepest Mine...
Inside an Abandoned Nursing Home: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Removed from medical help programs, this nursing home finally had to shut down. Here's a look inside and details why they were denied...
A Deserted Camp on Neebish Island (Plus Goose Island), Michigan
A deserted camp, historic cemetery, old beached tugboat and more surprises are on Neebish Island. Take a look...
The Haunted Freighter of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
"During the night, witnesses have seen shadowy human shapes walking on the ship’s deck...."
From Cascade to Okemos: 10 More Former Michigan Drive-in Theaters
From Cascade to Okemos, here are ten more former drive-in theaters around Michigan - some completely with no trace at all...
“The Oil Capital of Michigan” – Mount Pleasant, 1928-1970s
It's known as "The Oil Capital of Michigan" even though the supply of oil didn't last long. Here's info and vintage photos of Mount Pleasant from 1900-1911...
Abandoned Radio Tower Sits in the Clinton, Michigan Countryside
Out in the countryside lies this deserted radio tower; here are photos including a view from the top...
Little Nemo in Slumberland: Created by a Man from Spring Lake, Michigan
One of America's most popular comic strips over 100 years ago and a 1989 movie - all began with this man from Spring Lake, Michigan...