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
Drone Views of the Demolished Psychiatric Hospital: Northville, Michigan
This site was a haven for trespassers and ghost-hunters; now it's demolished to make way for a park. Here are some drone photos...
You Think the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Rooster Signifies a Morning Wakeup? Guess Again
For years it was believed the Kellogg's Corn Flakes rooster symbolized "crowing to get you up in the morning". Nope. Here's the real reason the rooster is on the box...
Old Thanksgiving Traditions We Don’t Do Anymore
The Thanksgiving traditions of yesterday dealt more with family togetherness and activities...today, many of those traditions have fallen by the wayside. Here are some examples...
Vintage Photos of Oakley in Saginaw County, Michigan: 1900-1914
One of the largest manufacturers of Michigan Hardwoods started in this Saginaw County town. Here are some old photos of the town of Oakley...
Clinch, the Town That Only Lasted One Year: Upper Peninsula, Michigan
This community seems to have lasted for only one year, 1899-1900. Read some scant info and see a few fuzzy photos...
Drinkin’ Fightin’ & Sinnin’ – The Ghost Town of Walton Junction, Michigan
Remaining in this little ghost town are a few residents, along with its past reputation. Here are some details and photos...
In Need of Maintenance: Woods Cemetery – Clare County, Michigan
The last recorded burial here was in 1904; so about 120 years later, it's time someone maintained it. Here are some photos...
Michigan Seems to be the Only State That Refers to Oct. 30 as “Devil’s Night”
It has other names across the country, but Michigan seems to be the only one calling it "Devil's Night"...Here are a few details...
Deserted Thorn Apple Valley Slaughterhouse: Detroit, Michigan
Just because it's a slaughterhouse and deserted doesn't necessarily mean its haunted.....right?
Haunted by the Cleaning Lady? Redford Theatre: Detroit, Michigan
The 'haunting' blame has been put on a cleaning lady who died at age 100. Check out photos of this historic old movie house in Detroit...
Two-Way Inn: The Oldest and Most Haunted Bar in Detroit, Michigan
Civil War Colonel Philetus Norris was a busy guy...why would he bother to haunt this old bar of his? Here are some details...
Michigan Named “The Scariest (Most Haunted) American State”
We are the Scariest American State? Out of thousands of paranormal occurrences & legends in Michigan, here are a dozen examples...