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
The Old Mercy Hospital: Jackson, Michigan 1917-1984
Closed in 1984 and demolished in 1989. Mercy Hospital still holds memories for many Jacksonians.....
Abandoned Bridge of the Belle Isle Golf Course
Abandoned since 2008, this bridge still attracts curiosity seekers...
The Mini-Mac Bridge in St. Louis, Michigan
There are a few min-Mackinac Bridges in Michigan...Here is the one in Gratiot County...
Aerial Shots of Iron Mountain, Michigan During Wintertime
Here's a look at this Michigan wintertime playground as seen from a helicopter...
Abandoned Dog ‘n Suds Drive-in: Muskegon, Michigan
Here's a look inside a closed Dog 'n Suds drive-in, located in Muskegon...
Cats Vs. Christmas Trees – a Holiday Tradition
Got a cat? Got a Christmas tree? Just sit back and watch...
Department Store Santa Clauses: Still a Thing Since 1890
Think it's easy being Santa Claus?
‘Big Penny’, the Bridge That Eats Trucks: Lansing, Michigan
The tally of trucks that are "eaten" by this bridge keeps going up...
Abandoned Bridge in Mendon, Michigan
Built in 1900, this bridge has been closed and deserted since the 1980s...
Toppling of the Turbines: Mackinaw City, Michigan
Mackinaw City's wind turbines were unceremoniously destroyed in June 20204. Here are photos..
A Look Inside the Former Mansion of Edsel Ford: Lake St. Clair, Michigan
Edsel's wife Eleanor refused to leave this mansion to any relatives. I wonder why? Have a look inside...
The Abandoned House of the Saginaw ‘Cat Lady’
Have a look inside the Saginaw Cat Lady's house before it was renovated...and see where she kept her leopard in the basement...