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
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...
Inside an Abandoned Farmhouse with Marijuana Growing Room: Union City, Michigan
That's right...whole plants of marijuana were left behind to dry, decay, and rot. Here's a look inside...
World Famous Sanders Chocolates – Created In Michigan, 1875
You saw these candy shops in almost every mall in Michigan...and the country! Details and photos are here...
Inside the Abandoned Star Theatre: Taylor, Michigan
This theater was only open for 23 years before it permanently closed. Here's a look inside after it shut down over a decade ago...
How Flint, Michigan Got Its Name and Its Growth Years, 1855-1920s
Here are vintage photos of Flint from 1899-1924 and a bio of its earliest years before their major problems began...
Creator of the Comic Strip “Cathy” Grew Up in Midland, Michigan
Growing up in Michigan gave her inspirations for personal cartoons that eventually became a national comic strip favorite. Here's her story and a few photos...
Inside the Abandoned Municipal Court Building: Highland Park, Michigan
Left to decay since 2001, here's what Highland Park's once-grand Municipal Building looks like in the 2020s...
Ten More Former Michigan Drive-In Theaters: Big Rapids to Saginaw
Here are ten more sites of old Michigan Drive-in theaters, ranging from 1948-1980s...
The Short-lived College of Mackinac Island, Michigan: 1966-1970
One of the supposed downfalls of the college was the administration’s opposition to any student who embraced the 60s counter-culture.....
Abandoned Bowling Alley: Echoes in the Michigan Suburbs
It's so quiet in here, you could hear a pin drop...no pun intended. Have a look at this abandoned Michigan bowling alley...you can almost hear the echoes...
Abandoned Funeral Home, Located in Western Michigan
Closed since 2019, it has remained amazingly intact, with no looting or vandalism. Here's a look inside...