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Ron's Amazing stories is a weekly podcast which presents truly amazing tales. These will range from dramatic readings to old time radio. We also have interviews with authors, radio personalities and even sports legends.
This week we step into the darkness with two classic adventures from The Shadow, starring the legendary Orson Welles as Lamont Cranston and Agnes Moorehead as the ever-resourceful Margo Lane. When Orson Welles took over the title role in 1937, he was only 22 years old, yet his commanding performance helped define one of radio's greatest heroes. Paired with Agnes Moorehead, whose remarkable talent made every scene come alive, the two created radio magic that still captivates listeners nearly ninety years later. These two stories also showcase something that made The Shadow unique. Being invisible wasn't enough—The Shadow succeeded because he understood how criminals thought. Whether facing a ruthless counterfeiting ring or solving a murder aboard an ocean liner, he always stayed one step ahead. So dim the lights, let your imagination take over, and enjoy an evening of radio at its finest. In This Episode Introduction to The Shadow and the legendary partnership of Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead. The League of Terror (January 9, 1938) Thoughts on why The Shadow was the perfect hero for radio. Aboard the Steamship Amazon (May 8, 1938) Reflections on imagination, suspense, and why these stories continue to entertain today. Featured Stories The League of Terror Originally aired January 9, 1938- A ruthless counterfeiting gang uses extortion and murder to protect its criminal empire. With the help of the daughter of one of the gang's victims, The Shadow devises an ingenious plan to bring the organization crashing down. Aboard the Steamship Amazon Originally aired May 8, 1938 - A relaxing ocean voyage turns deadly when Randolph Todd is murdered aboard the Steamship Amazon. With Lamont Cranston locked inside his stateroom, only The Shadow can uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
Pull on your boots and saddle up for another journey into the Old West! This week, we're celebrating one of radio's most beloved heroes with two exciting adventures starring The Lone Ranger. Along the way, we'll encounter mistaken identities, dangerous outlaws, and a villain whose name may sound familiar to longtime listeners. We'll also take a nostalgic look back at the incredible legacy of The Lone Ranger, the impact the series had on generations of children, and share a few personal memories about my brother, whose love for the masked rider made this episode especially meaningful. In This Episode A look back at the remarkable history of The Lone Ranger radio series. Little-known facts about the actors who brought the masked man to life. Memories of my brother's childhood adventures with his Lone Ranger outfit. "The Notorious El Diablo" (March 28, 1956) "The Apache Kid" (March 2, 1938) Which Apache Kid is the more dangerous outlaw—the one from The Lone Ranger or the one from The Cisco Kid? You decide! Featured Stories The Notorious El Diablo Originally Aired: March 28, 1954 - The Lone Ranger goes undercover by impersonating the infamous outlaw El Diablo in hopes of infiltrating a dangerous gang. Unfortunately, there's one problem—someone else is already pretending to be El Diablo! What follows is a fast-paced tale of deception, mistaken identity, and classic western action. The Apache Kid Originally Aired: March 2, 1938 - A notorious outlaw known as the Apache Kid is terrorizing the frontier, and only the Lone Ranger and Tonto stand between him and justice. If the name sounds familiar, that's because we recently encountered another Apache Kid while riding with Cisco. Are they the same villain? Probably not—but this one is every bit as dangerous. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
What happens when two of radio's greatest comedians stop trying to make us laugh? This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we shine a spotlight on a fascinating side of old-time radio history. Suspense was famous for bringing Hollywood's biggest stars to the microphone, and every so often it convinced legendary comedians to leave their familiar characters behind and step into stories filled with danger, fear, and moral choices. In this special double feature, Fibber McGee and Molly become innocent victims trapped with a desperate killer, while Jack Benny trades his famous penny-pinching jokes for a crime that could cost him everything. It's a side of these beloved performers that many listeners have never heard—and it's absolutely unforgettable. In This Episode Why Suspense loved casting famous comedians in dramatic roles. Jim and Marian Jordan step away from Fibber McGee and Molly for one of the series' most acclaimed performances. Jack Benny proves he could create tension just as easily as laughter. Listener email: Ron answers a question about how AI is—and isn't—used to create the podcast. Two outstanding episodes from one of radio's greatest dramatic series. Featured Stories Backseat Driver Originally Broadcast: February 22, 1951 - Jim and Marian Jordan, forever remembered as Fibber McGee and Molly, deliver an unforgettable dramatic performance as an ordinary couple whose evening drive becomes a terrifying ordeal after a desperate killer forces his way into their car. This highly regarded episode demonstrates just how talented the Jordans were beyond comedy. A Good and Faithful Servant Originally Broadcast: June 2, 1952 - Jack Benny takes on one of the most unusual roles of his career. After thirty years of loyal service to a department store, one man's temptation leads him down a dangerous path. It's a gripping tale made even more memorable by hearing America's favorite comedian in such a serious role. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we're heading into the Old West with one of radio's most enduring heroes—The Cisco Kid. From 1942 to 1956, Cisco and his faithful friend Poncho rode across the American Southwest helping the innocent, bringing outlaws to justice, and proving that courage and kindness could go hand in hand. What makes these adventures especially interesting today is that they were considered children's entertainment! Yet these stories are filled with murder, revenge, dangerous outlaws, and plenty of gunfire. It's a fascinating reminder of how much storytelling—and what we consider appropriate for young audiences—has changed over the years. This week we present two exciting adventures from the golden age of radio. In This Episode A look at the history of The Cisco Kid radio series. The surprising origins of Cisco in O. Henry's 1907 short story The Caballero's Way. How radio transformed a ruthless outlaw into a legendary Western hero. "Cisco Meets the Apache Kid" (January 8, 1953) "The Meanest Man in Arizona" (July 24, 1952) Why these action-packed Westerns were considered family entertainment in the 1950s. The lasting legacy of Cisco and his lovable sidekick, Poncho. Featured Stories Cisco Meets the Apache Kid (1/8/1953) - Cisco and Poncho are asked to track down one of the most feared killers in the Southwest. As they follow a bloody trail across Arizona, they discover that the truth may be even more dangerous than the legend of the Apache Kid. The Meanest Man in Arizona (7/24/1952) - The title only hints at what's to come. What begins as a confrontation with a notorious bully quickly unfolds into a gripping tale of revenge, cattle rustling, murder, and frontier justice. As always, thank you for listening to Ron's Amazing Stories. If you enjoy preserving these wonderful old-time radio programs, please share the podcast with a friend and help keep these classic stories alive for future generations. Stay amazing! Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
It may be the middle of July, but on this week's episode we're leaving the summer heat behind and heading into the frozen wilderness. Join me for a pair of classic old-time radio adventures where snow, ice, and survival are as much a part of the story as the characters themselves. Our first stop is the legendary series "Escape", where justice is decided far from any courtroom in the icy north during the gold rush. Then we'll travel even farther into the Yukon with Sergeant Preston and his faithful lead dog, King, as they investigate a mysterious icebound ship. So grab a cool drink, settle into your favorite chair, and let these two classic adventures transport you to a much colder place. In This Episode Escape: "Judgment Day at Crippled Deer" (June 24, 1964) - A gold miner stands accused of murder deep in the frozen wilderness. With no judge and no jury, four fellow miners decide his fate. But is justice really being served... or is another crime about to be committed Challenge of the Yukon: "Icebound" (September 22, 1948) - A whaling captain discovers a drifting derelict ship, only to become trapped in the ice himself after a violent storm. Sergeant Preston and King race across the frozen north to uncover the mystery and attempt a daring rescue. Thank you for listening to Ron's Amazing Stories. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the show with a fellow fan of classic old-time radio. Your support helps keep these wonderful stories alive for new generations of listeners. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we present a fascinating double feature from the classic old-time radio series Lights Out. Written by the legendary Arch Oboler, these two stories explore very different worlds but arrive at a similar destination. One tells of humanity's greatest achievement and its greatest failure. The other examines how jealousy and revenge can grow into something truly horrifying. Separated by years and settings, both stories ask the same timeless question: What happens when human ambition outruns human wisdom? Join us as we journey from the Moon to a mad scientist's laboratory in two unforgettable tales from one of radio's most imaginative series. In This Episode: A look at the groundbreaking old-time radio series Lights Out The creative genius of writer Arch Oboler Humanity's first trip to the Moon A chilling vision of a world destroyed by war A jealous husband seeks revenge A scientific experiment gone horribly wrong Reflections on the common themes connecting both stories Featured Stories: The Rocket Ship Originally Broadcast: July 28, 1945 A crew returns from mankind's first successful journey to the Moon. Their historic achievement should make them heroes. But when communication with Earth suddenly ceases, they discover that something terrible has happened while they were away. The Little People Originally Broadcast: July 14, 1937 A jealous husband becomes obsessed with revenge and turns to a scientist for help. What follows is one of the most unsettling and memorable stories ever produced on old-time radio. Ron's Thoughts: Although today's stories are darker than our usual fare, they remind us that humanity's greatest struggles often come not from monsters or aliens, but from our own choices. Fortunately, history also reminds us that we are capable of incredible achievements when we choose wisdom over fear. After all, we really did go to the Moon—and when those astronauts came home, the Earth was still here waiting for them. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
The Moon has fascinated humanity for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations saw gods, spirits, rabbits, and even a face staring back at them from the night sky. Long before astronauts walked on its dusty surface, the Moon inspired myths, legends, and dreams of exploration. This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we journey back to 1950 and revisit two classic episodes from Dimension X that capture both sides of our fascination with Earth's closest celestial neighbor. In our first story, mysterious disappearances may be connected to an unsettling secret hidden on the Moon. In our second, a determined group of scientists refuses to let setbacks stop humanity's first voyage beyond Earth. Together, these stories remind us that before there were rockets and moon landings, there was imagination. In This Episode Introduction to the Moon, its history, and humanity's fascination with it A look at the groundbreaking science-fiction series Dimension X "The Man In The Moon" (July 14, 1950) Discussion of the legends and folklore surrounding the Man in the Moon "Destination Moon" (June 26, 1950) The connection between the story and the classic 1950 motion picture Robert A. Heinlein's contribution to the screenplay Reflections on Apollo, Artemis, and the future of lunar exploration Featured Stories: The Man In The Moon: People are disappearing without a trace. As authorities struggle to explain the growing mystery, clues begin pointing toward an incredible possibility. Could the answer lie far above the Earth itself? Originally broadcast July 14, 1950. Destination Moon After government funding collapses, a determined group of scientists decides to reach the Moon on their own. Racing against public opposition, legal challenges, and technical difficulties, they launch humanity's first lunar expedition. Originally broadcast June 26, 1950. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we spend some time with one of radio's greatest insurance investigators, Johnny Dollar. Whether he's traveling across the Pacific to investigate a suspicious fire or heading into the Texas oil fields to uncover the truth behind a string of deadly insurance claims, one thing remains constant: trouble follows Johnny wherever he goes. Featuring two classic episodes from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, this double feature showcases the danger, mystery, and sharp detective work that made the series one of old-time radio's most enduring successes. In This Episode The Trans-Pacific Import Export Company, South China Branch Matter (August 24, 1950) - Johnny travels overseas to investigate a fire at an export company. What begins as a routine insurance claim soon leads to murder and a mystery far more dangerous than a burned-out building. The Syndicate Matter (March 24, 1953) - Sent to the Texas oil fields to investigate a series of suspicious insurance payouts, Johnny goes undercover to uncover the truth behind a deadly scheme. About Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Debuting in 1948, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar followed the adventures of freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar. Known for combining detective work, action, and mystery, the series featured several actors in the title role over its long run, including Edmund O'Brien, John Lund, Edmond O'Brien, Bob Bailey, and others. The program remains one of the most beloved detective dramas of the Golden Age of Radio. As always, thank you for listening and supporting Ron's Amazing Stories. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
Hollywood rides the airwaves this week on Ron's Amazing Stories as we present a pair of unforgettable western adventures from the Screen Directors' Playhouse. This remarkable radio series brought the magic of the silver screen directly into listeners' homes, often featuring the very stars who made the films famous. And tonight, two legends saddle up for the ride—Gregory Peck and John Wayne. First, Gregory Peck stars in Yellow Sky, a tense western drama about a gang of outlaws seeking refuge in a forgotten ghost town, only to find greed and redemption waiting in the desert dust. Then, John Wayne takes the trail as the legendary Ringo Kid in Stagecoach, the landmark western that helped redefine the genre and elevate it into cinematic history. So climb aboard and journey back to a time when Hollywood rode west—and radio brought the adventure home. In This Episode Yellow Sky (Screen Directors' Playhouse – 7/15/1949) starring Gregory Peck Stagecoach (Screen Directors' Playhouse – 1/9/1949) starring John Wayne The history of Screen Directors' Playhouse and Hollywood stars on radio Western film history and the legacy of Stagecoach Classic frontier drama, danger, and adventure from the golden age of radio Enjoy the show! Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we visit the famous brownstone of one of radio's most brilliant—and most stubborn—detectives. Join Nero Wolfe and his trusted assistant Archie Goodwin for an evening of classic mystery, clever deduction, and murder most foul. Created by Rex Stout, Nero Wolfe became one of detective fiction's most beloved characters, appearing in dozens of novels and radio adaptations. Tonight we feature two adventures from The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring the unforgettable Sidney Greenstreet as the great detective and Harry Bartell as Archie Goodwin. Wolfe may prefer orchids, gourmet meals, and the comfort of his armchair, but trouble has a habit of knocking at his door. In This Episode "The Girl That Cried Wolfe" (12/15/1950) Archie and Nero receive a call from a redhead determined to create confusion and distraction. But when deception turns deadly, the question becomes—was Nero Wolfe quick enough to stop a murder? "The Impolite Corpse" (12/8/1950) Nero is called to investigate the murder of an overbearing businessman whose endless rules made him plenty of enemies. This time, Wolfe may have discovered a victim who made one rule too many. Tonight we'll explore the fascinating history of Nero Wolfe, from the novels of Rex Stout to his radio adventures, and talk about the remarkable Sidney Greenstreet, whose commanding performance helped define the character for generations of listeners. So settle back, dim the lights, and enjoy Nero Wolfe: A Night of Murder & Mystery. And remember… every story leaves something behind. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This episode of Ron's Amazing Stories presents a chilling double feature from the legendary science fiction radio series X Minus One. Tonight we explore two very different visions of imprisonment — one through unbearable loneliness and the other through the terrifying loss of privacy itself. In "Knock," adapted from the famous two-sentence story by Frederick Brown, the last surviving man on Earth faces alien conquerors and the crushing weight of solitude. Then in Theodore Sturgeon's unsettling "Mr. Costello, Hero," a charismatic manipulator transforms an entire colony into a place where being alone is considered a crime. Two stories. Two futures. One haunting question: What happens when humanity loses the freedom to simply be human? In this Episode Knock (5/22/1955) – Adapted from the Frederick Brown story. After aliens conquer Earth, the last surviving man struggles against impossible odds to avenge humanity and reclaim his world. Mr. Costello, Hero (7/3/1956) – Adapted from the Theodore Sturgeon story. A colony discovers the horrifying consequences of a society where solitude and privacy have become punishable offenses. A look back at the history and legacy of X Minus OneThoughts on loneliness, surveillance, freedom, and why these stories still resonate today Join Ron for a journey into the strange futures imagined by radio's golden age — where the stars are beautiful, the future is uncertain, and freedom is never guaranteed. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
Ron's Amazing Stories returns with a chilling double feature from The Mysterious Traveler. Tonight we follow two couples whose dreams of romance, adventure, and a better life take dark and mysterious turns. First, a vacation to New Orleans becomes a dangerous dance of jealousy and jazz in "Murder In Jazz Time." Then, a quiet country home hides secrets from beyond the grave in "Stranger In The House." Love, mystery, music, ghosts, and terrible life choices… just the way old time radio liked it. In This Episode A look back at the eerie history of The Mysterious Traveler "Murder In Jazz Time" (4/20/1948) Jazz clubs, obsession, and a marriage pushed to the breaking point "Stranger In The House" (3/26/1944) A haunted home and a love that refuses to die Thoughts on the two couples and how quickly good intentions can go wrong Closing reflections on love, mystery, and old time radio storytelling So dim the lights, settle back, and beware of lonely houses on dark hills… and jazz singers with dangerous charm. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
Tonight, we journey into the golden age of radio with a double feature from the legendary series Escape. Known for its gripping storytelling, rich sound design, and unforgettable performances, Escape took listeners to the far edges of imagination—and sometimes beyond. In this episode, we explore two powerful tales that ask a timeless question: what happens when ordinary people reach beyond their limits? First, from the mind of H.G. Wells, a man gains the ability to perform miracles—but quickly discovers that power without understanding can lead to chaos. Then, we head to the open sea, where a ruthless captain is willing to sacrifice everything for wealth… until something—or someone—stands in his way. Two stories. Two men. One dangerous truth: power always comes at a price. In This Episode: The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1948) An ordinary man gains extraordinary power—and learns the hard way that miracles aren't as simple as they seem. The Adversary (1954) A sea captain's greed leads him toward a deadly decision, but fate may have other plans. A look at the classic radio series Escape and its legacy in audio storytelling Themes of power, control, and the consequences of going too far Sit back, dim the lights, and let your imagination set sail. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we dim the lights and tune the dial to something a little… unsettling. We present a chilling double feature from the classic old-time radio series The Hall of Fantasy—a show where the supernatural wasn't just spooky… it was often unstoppable. From eerie roadside encounters to signals sent into the vast unknown, tonight's stories remind us that sometimes the most frightening things are the ones we can't quite explain. So settle in, keep the lights on if you need to… and enjoy a journey into the strange and unusual. In This Episode: Introduction to what made "creepy" truly effective in the early 1950s Background on The Hall of Fantasy and its unique storytelling style "Hangman's Rope" (1/5/1953): A quiet drive turns into a chilling encounter filled with eerie coincidence Thoughts on urban legends and how stories like this may have shaped them "The Man From Second Earth" (8/10/1953): Science reaches into the unknown… and something answers The blend of science fiction and creeping dread that defined the series A fun wrap-up tying both stories into one unforgettable "creepy fest" Listener Mail: Why radio storytelling faded—and how it lives on today A look at the future of the show, including the possibility of deeper discussions and guest conversations Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we bring you a special one-hour broadcast from the legendary Suspense—and this one's a real treat. In a rare and clever crossover, Suspense takes characters from The Adventures of Sam Spade and drops them into a brand-new mystery. At the center of it all is the one and only Sam Spade, back on the case and up to his neck in trouble. When a message arrives from an old enemy thought long gone—the infamous Fat Man from The Maltese Falcon—Sam is pulled into a strange hunt for something as unlikely as it is important… a tooth. Yes, you heard that right. What follows is a winding, suspense-filled adventure packed with familiar faces, sharp dialogue, and that unmistakable old-time radio charm. Originally aired on January 10, 1948, this episode is a perfect example of why these stories have stood the test of time. In This Episode A special one-hour presentation from Suspense The return of Sam Spade in a unique crossover story A message from the "not-so-dead" Fat Man A bizarre mystery involving a very important tooth Familiar characters from The Maltese Falcon Ron's thoughts on the story, including Cairo's over-the-top performance Why slow-building stories often deliver the best payoff Sit back, relax, and let your imagination take over—just like they did back in the golden age of radio. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
The Whistler: Nothing Could Possibly Go Wrong Tonight on Ron's Amazing Stories, we present a special double feature from one of radio's most delightfully cynical series—The Whistler. Known for its sharp irony and unforgettable twists, this show reminds us that fate always has the final say… and it rarely plays fair. Our first tale, "Death Has a Thirst" (1942), takes us on a troubled sea voyage where a strained marriage, a so-called friend, and the question of inherited madness collide. Can you outrun what's inside you… or does it simply wait for the right moment to surface? Then in "Lucky Night" (1945), a sudden accident turns into unexpected fortune for a pair of tightfisted boarding house owners. But as luck rolls in, so do complications—proving that sometimes the best things in life come with the highest price. Two stories. Two chances at something better. And two reminders that getting what you want… might not be the happy ending you had in mind. So sit back, relax, and remember—everything will be just fine. Probably. In This Episode A brief history of The Whistler and its unique storytelling style "Death Has a Thirst" – A troubled marriage, a shipwreck, and fate closing in Themes of heredity, escape, and inevitability "Lucky Night" – When bad luck becomes very good… or does it? The dangers of sudden fortune and hidden consequences How both stories explore desire vs. reality—with a twist of irony Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
Donovan's Brain: The Man Who Wouldn't Stay Dead This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we journey into one of the most chilling tales from the golden age of radio—Donovan's Brain. Originally written by Curt Siodmak and brought to life on the legendary radio program Suspense, this story explores what happens when science pushes beyond its moral limits. Starring Orson Welles as Dr. Patrick Cory, this 1944 broadcast was originally presented over two nights. For this episode, Ron has carefully edited the two parts into a single, seamless story—removing original commercials and smoothing the narrative for a more immersive listening experience. At its core, Donovan's Brain is more than just a horror story. It's a haunting exploration of identity, control, and the consequences of tampering with forces we may not fully understand. And as technology continues to evolve in our modern world, its themes feel more relevant than ever. So dim the lights, settle in, and prepare yourself… because some minds refuse to stay silent—even after death. In This Episode The origins of Donovan's Brain in pulp fiction and radio drama A look at Suspense and its unforgettable adaptation Orson Welles' powerful performance as Dr. Patrick Cory A fully restored and edited version of the original two-part broadcast The moral dilemma behind keeping a human brain alive A mid-story discussion on science, ethics, and the nature of consciousness Post-story reflections on "what if" the brain had belonged to someone else Final thoughts connecting the story to modern technology and AI Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
Tonight's episode is a detective's nightmare—where the problem isn't finding suspects… it's finding someone still alive who knows the truth. We're bringing you a classic old-time radio detective double feature, featuring two gripping cases. From a client who never gets the chance to explain himself… to a witness who seems to vanish into thin air… these stories remind us that sometimes the most dangerous place to be… is close to the truth. So settle in, dim the lights, and keep your story straight—because tonight, someone is working very hard at silencing the truth. In This Episode A classic detective double feature featuring two legendary radio investigators Richard Diamond, Private Detective – "The Evan's Farmer Case" (8/23/1950) - A wealthy client calls for help… but doesn't survive long enough to explain why Diamond must solve a case with nothing but questions—and a body on the pavement Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – "Witness, Witness, Who's Got The Witness" (10/22/1949) - A missing witness turns into a deadly chain of events. Johnny Dollar finds himself in the crosshairs as the truth gets closer Ron talks about the connecting theme of silenced voices and missing witnesses Commentary and narration that tie both stories into one chilling idea: What happens when the truth has no one left to tell it? Two detectives. Two cases. One unsettling pattern— the truth is out there… but someone is making sure it stays buried. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week, we're doing something a little different on Ron's Amazing Stories. Ron heads back into the archives, dusting off some classic segments from past episodes and bringing them together for a special throwback edition of the show. If you've been listening for a while, you'll recognize a few familiar favorites—but there are also a few surprises waiting along the way. From vintage science fiction readings to classic radio mysteries and a thought-provoking tale from Ray Bradbury, this episode is a fun mix of old and new… with just a bit of tampering. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a journey through the golden age of storytelling—Ron style. In This Episode As Read By - A return to a fan-favorite segment inspired by Librivox, featuring "Gib Takes a Space Test" from a 1957 science fiction collection—where imagination leads the way and the future is anyone's guess. Five Minute Mystery - A classic 1940s mini-mystery, complete with Ron's signature humorous interruptions and a sponsor you probably weren't expecting. Main Feature – X Minus One: "The Veldt" - A chilling adaptation of a Ray Bradbury story about a fully automated nursery where imagination—and technology—may go too far. Story Thoughts - A look at Bradbury's themes of technology, parenting, and whether our modern conveniences are helping us… or quietly taking control. A Moment in Time - A nostalgic radio clip from the past, with insight into why it mattered then—and why it still does today. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
In this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we head out to the Old West with a radio adaptation of the classic film Broken Arrow. Originally released in 1950 and starring James Stewart, Broken Arrow tells a story inspired by the real-life friendship between Apache leader Cochise and U.S. Army scout Tom Jeffords. While the film takes its share of dramatic liberties, it was one of the first major Westerns to present Native Americans in a more thoughtful and sympathetic way. Our Story comes from the golden age of radio, as Screen Directors Playhouse brings the action to life—featuring James Stewart, Jeff Chandler, and Debra Paget reprising their roles from the original film. So sit back, relax, and let your imagination take over. In This Episode: A look at the film Broken Arrow The real history behind Cochise and Tom Jeffords A classic radio adaptation from Screen Directors Playhouse (aired September 7, 1951) Reflections on old-time radio and the power of imagination Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
What would happen if you could step into the past? Would you fix a mistake? Change the course of history? Save someone? Or would one small action send shockwaves into the present? This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we explore two unforgettable science fiction tales that tackle one of the genre's most fascinating questions: Can the past truly be changed? First, we journey back to the age of dinosaurs in "A Sound of Thunder," based on the classic story by Ray Bradburyand originally broadcast on SF '68. A wealthy hunter travels millions of years into the past for the ultimate trophy — but one misstep may alter the future in ways no one expects. Then, from the legendary radio series X Minus One, we present "Time and Time Again." A soldier on the brink of death finds himself thrown backward in time — and attempts to change history. But is the past something we can rewrite… or is it already written? In This Episode: The science (and speculation) behind time travel The danger of paradoxes and the famous "butterfly effect" "A Sound of Thunder" – time tourism with catastrophic consequences "Time and Time Again" – can one man alter history? The idea that the past may be fixed — and why that might be comforting Thank you for listening to Ron's Amazing Stories. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow sci-fi fan. Until next time… stay amazing. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we head back to the golden age of radio science fiction — when Mars wasn't just a planet… it was a possibility. The 1950s were fascinated with the Red Planet. From invasion fears to philosophical first contact, Martians were everywhere. Tonight, we present two outstanding radio dramas that explore humanity's encounter with Mars in very different ways. One throws a parade. The other hires a detective. Both ask timeless questions about who we are when faced with the unknown. In This Episode "The Parade" – Dimension X (8/25/1950) Based on a story by Ray Bradbury, an advertising agency is hired to organize a grand parade for visitors from Mars. It's thoughtful, eerie, and builds toward a quiet twist that lingers long after the final line. "The Embassy" – X Minus One (7/28/1955) A private detective is tasked with locating the Martian embassy on Earth. A noir-tinged science fiction tale that trades ray guns for moral dilemmas and asks deeper questions about identity and belonging. These two classics showcase the brilliance of golden age radio storytelling. No flashy effects. No over-the-top spectacle. Just strong writing, sharp performances, and ideas that still resonate decades later. The 1950s may be remembered as the era of Martian invasion, but beneath the flying saucers were stories about fear, curiosity, and what it truly means to be human. So sit back, dim the lights, and listen closely. You never know who might be knocking. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we're checking the weather forecast… and things are looking dramatic. First, expect steady rain with a chance of murder. Then, prepare for a blazing heat wave where a simple sketch becomes something far more unsettling. Both stories come from the golden age of radio's master of tension—Suspense—and both originally aired in April of 1948. Two very different kinds of weather. One unforgettable atmosphere. As always, these tales prove that the ordinary—a quiet Saturday, a warm August afternoon—can quickly become extraordinary when suspense moves in. In This Episode A playful (and highly unqualified) weather forecast Background on the legendary radio series Suspense "Wet Saturday" (1948) – A family attempts to cover up murder during a relentless rainstorm "August Heat" (1948) – An artist's drawing during a heat wave reveals something deeply disturbing Reflections on how Suspense turned everyday moments into edge-of-your-seat drama Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we set sail with Trade Winds, a globe-trotting mystery filled with romance, danger, and old-school Hollywood polish. Originally released as a motion picture in 1938 by United Artists, Trade Winds was directed by Tay Garnett and based on his own story. The film starred Fredric March and Joan Bennett and delivered a stylish murder mystery that spanned oceans and continents. Tonight's presentation comes from Lux Radio Theatre, which adapted the story for radio and first broadcast it on March 4, 1940. This version stars Errol Flynn as Sam Wye, a charming, globe-hopping detective on the trail of a fugitive heiress—played once again by Joan Bennett. The cast also features Mary Astor and Ralph Bellamy, making this a true Hollywood showcase brought straight to the airwaves. We'll also wrap things up with a listener Q&A, where Ron shares why old time radio remains such a powerful—and personal—connection to history. Sit back, relax, and let the trade winds carry you away. In This Episode An introduction to Trade Winds and its 1938 film origins A look at Lux Radio Theatre and its Hollywood radio adaptations Errol Flynn takes the lead as globe-trotting detective Sam Wye A listener question about Ron's passion for old time radio Why classic radio dramas are time capsules worth revisiting Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we saddle up for a classic Gunsmoke double feature, featuring two gripping radio dramas that show danger wearing very different disguises. Set in and around Dodge City—a real town and proudly known as the Cowboy Capital of the World—these stories highlight why Gunsmoke became one of the most important series in radio and television history. At the center stands Marshal Matt Dillon, facing threats born of desperation, ambition, and the belief that violence creates legends. One story traps Matt in a snowbound cabin with killers who have already crossed the line. The other brings danger directly into Dodge City, carried by a man eager to make a name for himself at the wrong end of a gun. Two stories. Two kinds of danger. One lawman. In This Episode An introduction to Gunsmoke and its lasting place in American fictional history The real Dodge City and why it matters to the legend "The Cabin" (December 27, 1952): A blizzard, a remote cabin, and fugitives who leave no room for mercy "There Never Was a Horse" (September 19, 1953): A gunman seeks reputation by challenging the wrong man How both stories explore violence, justice, and the true cost of reputation in the Old West As always, thank you for listening and keeping the spirit of classic radio alive. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
Ron's Amazing Stories opens the door to one of radio's most celebrated suspense anthologies—Escape. Known for its tales of danger, obsession, and the darker corners of human (and animal) behavior, Escape rarely pulled its punches. In this double feature, we explore what happens when the natural world breaks its unspoken contract with mankind. Our first story, "A Shipment of Mute Fate," stars Jack Webb in a harrowing tale of obsession and deadly cargo. A hunt for the world's most dangerous snake—the legendary bushmaster—leads to a sea voyage where danger coils silently in the shadows. Our second story, "The Birds," is based on the chilling work of Daphne du Maurier. Set in post–World War II England, it tells the story of a quiet community suddenly and violently besieged by flocks of birds acting with terrifying purpose. The tale later inspired Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, but its radio version remains just as unsettling. Two stories. Two species. One warning. Nature is patient… until it isn't. In This Episode An introduction to the classic radio series Escape "A Shipment of Mute Fate," starring Jack Webb The deadly legend of the bushmaster snake A brief discussion on cats, reflexes, and snake encounters "The Birds," based on the story by Daphne du Maurier How both tales reflect the fear of nature gone wrong Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
Dimension X Presents: Two Expeditions to Mars This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we turn our attention skyward to one of the most influential works of science fiction ever written — The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. First published in 1950, Bradbury's interconnected stories of Mars weren't really about rockets or planets. They were about us — our memories, our habits, and the things we carry with us wherever we go. Tonight's program features two outstanding radio adaptations from NBC's classic series Dimension X, bringing Bradbury's Mars to life through sound and imagination alone. In This Episode A personal reflection on discovering The Martian Chronicles in a high school English class A brief history of Ray Bradbury and the creation of The Martian Chronicles "Mars Is Heaven!" — a haunting early expedition where Mars feels a little too familiar "—And the Moon Be Still as Bright" — the fourth mission to Mars, and the cost of changing a new world A reflective commentary on Bradbury's warnings, radio storytelling, and why these stories still matter today Bradbury once said he wasn't trying to predict the future — he was trying to prevent it. Decades later, his stories still ask the same quiet question: when we reach somewhere new, do we listen first… or do we remake it in our own image? Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
In this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we return to the tense days of 1940, when the world was already at war—and America was watching the storm clouds gather. The Story comes from Lux Radio Theatre: the radio adaptation of the MGM film Flight Command. Released in 1940, the film starred Robert Taylor, Ruth Hussey, and Walter Pidgeon, with all three reprising their roles for radio. It was the first Hollywood film to openly glorify the American military after the outbreak of World War II in Europe—arriving a full year before the United States entered the conflict. The story follows Navy Ensign Alan Drake, a rookie pilot assigned to an elite fighter squadron known as the "Hellcats." Struggling with early mistakes and a damaging misunderstanding, Drake must ultimately prove his skill, courage, and character during a dangerous test of new blind-landing equipment. In the opening segment, Ron explores Flight Command's place in history and its quiet role in preparing audiences for the realities ahead. Before the story begins, we look at the real-life inspiration behind the film's squadron: Fighting Squadron 8 (VF-8), one of the Navy's early elite aviation units. In the closing segment, Ron discusses the real-world invention that made the film's dramatic finale possible—the early instrument landing systems that allowed pilots to land safely in zero-visibility conditions, forever changing aviation. A story of duty, discipline, and courage in uncertain times—this is Flight Command. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we wander into the shadows—literally. We're featuring two classic old-time radio programs that built their reputations on unseen narrators and atmospheric storytelling: The Shadow and The Whistler. Each one whispers from the darkness, but with personalities that couldn't be more different. Our first story is "Death House Rescue" from The Shadow, originally aired on September 26, 1937. In this tale, a man is wrongly sentenced to die for killing a policeman during a bank robbery. The Shadow steps in, using his uncanny ability to slip into the minds of others to uncover the truth. After the first story, we take a short break to talk about the two famous narrators—how they guided generations of listeners while staying completely unseen. Then we turn to "Not If I Kill You First" from The Whistler, broadcast February 12, 1944. It's a dark tale of greed, betrayal, and the promise of $30,000—though the loser pays with more than just money. We close the show by tying these two shadowy voices together and share a bonus segment with some fun trivia from the golden age of radio. If you love atmospheric drama, classic crime stories, or simply enjoy wandering the dimly lit hallways of radio's past, this is your episode. Featured Stories: The Shadow – "Death House Rescue" (9/26/1937) The Whistler – "Not If I Kill You First" (2/12/1944) Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we step aboard a ship loaded with adventure, rebellion, and old-school Hollywood charm. Our feature comes from Lux Radio Theater and is the radio adaptation of the 1935 classic Captain Blood, starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. Both reprise their roles, bringing the swashbuckling tale to life all over again. We take a moment to explore the real history behind the story—its roots in the Monmouth Rebellion, the fictional-yet-inspired character of Dr. Peter Blood, and the bold musical choices of composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold, whose groundbreaking score helped usher in the era of full symphonic soundtracks. And at the end of the show, we answer a listener email from John Pierce of Oklahoma City, who wants to know why Alan Ladd ranks so highly on my personal list of Hollywood greats. I give my take in a short segment you won't want to miss. What On This week: Featured Story: Captain Blood from Lux Radio Theater Behind the Scenes: The historical backdrop of the Monmouth Rebellion Film Music Spotlight: How Korngold changed movie scores forever Listener Email: Why Alan Ladd still stands tall Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This time on Ron's Amazing Stories, we bring you a special Box 13 double feature suggested by listener Pete Toreck from Miami, Florida. We kick things off with the very first adventure Dan Holiday ever tackled, The First Letter. Then we follow it up with one of the most listened-to stories of the entire run, The Professor and The Puzzle. Between the two tales, we take a humorous look at the advice columnists of the 1950s—those brave souls who solved life's everyday mysteries one letter at a time. This episode also marks a milestone: we close out the last known radio acting done by Alan Ladd. Known is the key word—because the world of old-time radio is full of surprises. I may continue with more Box 13 stories in the future, and if you know of any Ladd broadcasts I haven't covered, let me know! In This Episode Box 13 – "The First Letter" The pilot episode that sets Dan Holiday's unique career of adventure in motion. A Look at 1950s Advice Columnists A lighthearted break exploring the real-life letter-solvers of the era. Box 13 – "The Professor and The Puzzle" A classic episode featuring mystery, danger, and a reclusive professor. Alan Ladd Milestone Wrapping up the known Ladd broadcasts—with room for future discoveries. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week, Alan Ladd returns for his fourth appearance on the podcast, stepping into the role of a covert agent in the Lux Radio Theater adaptation of the 1946 spy drama O.S.S. It's classic wartime intrigue, delivered with the steady intensity only Ladd could pull off. We take a quick look at the real OSS, the film behind the broadcast, and why Ladd continues to impress every time he shows up on the show. In This Episode Alan Ladd takes on a covert wartime role A brief look at the OSS and its legacy The origins of the story and its Bond connection The full Lux Radio Theater production of O.S.S. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we take you back into the shadowy world of Suspense — one of radio's greatest achievements and the last show to fade out at the end of the Golden Age. Our theme this time is time and perception, and we've got two unforgettable stories that explore both. Our first tale is Time On My Hands, a husband and wife set out to do the impossible — go back in time to stop Adolf Hitler. Can history be rewritten, or is time itself the one enemy no man can defeat? Then, we'll step into A World of Darkness (January 20, 1944). Told through the eyes — or rather, the ears — of a blind man, this gripping mystery reveals how sound can paint pictures far more vivid than sight ever could. Between these stories, we'll pause for a brief look at the history of Suspense, the show that kept listeners on edge for over two decades and closed the curtain on radio's golden era. Featured Stories: Suspense – "Time On My Hands" (9/25/1960) Suspense – "A World Of Darkness" (1/20/1944) Also in this episode: A short history of Suspense The real science behind how the blind "see" without sight Ron's thoughts on the impossibility of changing time A special Thanksgiving episode teaser — send in your ideas! Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we head back to the world of Hollywood radio drama with Screen Director's Playhouse. It's the third time in a few weeks we've featured Alan Ladd — and this one helped shape his signature tough-guy style. (Links to those other stories: Shane and Beyond Glory) The story is Lucky Jordan, based on the 1942 film directed by Frank Tuttle. It's about a smooth gangster drafted into the Army who finds himself on an unexpected road to redemption. The radio version aired in 1951 and ran a full hour, giving it time to capture the wit, grit, and heart of the original film. If you love sharp dialogue, strong characters, and classic sound design — this one delivers all three. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy Alan Ladd in Lucky Jordan from Screen Director's Playhouse! Available wherever you listen to podcasts Runtime: 59:11 minutes (including commentary) Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week marks the final chapter of our Month of Spooky, and we're ending it with a creaking door and a chill in the air. It's a double dose of fright from one of old-time radio's finest — Inner Sanctum Mysteries. We'll hear two unforgettable tales: Dead Man's Vengeance (October 7, 1944) – A chilling story where the host himself, Raymond, becomes the target of a supernatural hit list. The Corridor of Doom (October 23, 1945) – Starring the great Boris Karloff, this haunting tale follows a man lost in a hospital corridor that may lead straight into madness. Between the stories, Ron dives deep into Inner Sanctum's eerie history — its creaking doors, its pun-loving host, and its strange ability to make us both laugh and shiver. He also reflects on why we like to be scared and what keeps these old tales alive more than 80 years later. So, pull up a chair, dim the lights, and join us for one last visit to the shadows. What You Will Hear The chilling world of Inner Sanctum Mysteries A discussion on why fear entertains us Insights into Boris Karloff's legendary career Classic audio from two of radio's creepiest stories A fond farewell to the Month of Spooky Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we bring you a haunted double feature that's equal parts laughter and fright! Our first tale stars Bob Hope in the Screen Directors Playhouse adaptation of The Ghost Breakers (April 3rd, 1949). It's a spooky romp filled with witty one-liners, mistaken identities, and a manor full of "boo"s and belly laughs. Then, we trade laughter for goosebumps with Suspense's Ghost Hunt (June 23rd, 1949). A radio host spends the night in a haunted mansion where the echoes might be more than just sound effects. It's one of the creepiest stories ever broadcast. Between our two stories, I'll be talking about why we love to scare ourselves, how humor helps us face our fears, and a few real-life haunted homes that continue to keep the lights on—and the whispers going. So, grab your flashlight and your funny bone—because this week we're exploring Comedy and Creeps: A Haunted Double Feature. What You Will Hear: Introduction: Why we laugh at fear The Screen Directors Playhouse – The Ghost Breakers Ron's thoughts on laughter vs. fear Suspense – Ghost Hunt Closing commentary on hauntings and human curiosity Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
It's week two of the Month of Spooky! Join Ron as he dives into two classic horror tales from The Hermit's Cave — a chilling radio series that haunted the airwaves from the late 1930s to the mid-1940s. Between stories, Ron explores why we love to be scared, how horror thrived on the radio, and why the imagination can out-creep any special effect. What You Will Hear: The eerie history of The Hermit's Cave Why people crave the spooky side of life Story 1: It Happened on Sunday – When a day of rest turns to terror Story 2: The House on Lost Man's Bluff – A haunted house and a terrible secret Discussion: Horror on the radio versus horror on the big screen Closing thoughts on why these old stories still give us chills Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
It's the spooky season, and this week Ron's Amazing Stories takes a ride on the rails of the supernatural with two chilling tales from the classic radio series The Mysterious Traveler. Our first story, "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" (1949), plunges us into the depths with a diver who meets a ghostly visitor with a deadly ultimatum. Then we'll steam ahead with "Locomotive Ghost" (1947), where two train robbers find themselves haunted by the very engine they tried to destroy. Between stories, Ron explores why we humans love being scared — and what that says about us. If you enjoy your frights with a touch of humor and a dash of nostalgia, this episode's your ticket to ride. What You Will Hear A brief history of The Mysterious Traveler Why October brings out our love of the spooky and strange The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – A diver faces a ghost's deadly demand (Aired Jan. 1, 1949). Locomotive Ghost – A haunting on the rails (Aired July 7, 1947). A discussion of why we love to be creeped out. A closing reflection on the enduring charm of vintage radio chills. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we head back to 1951 for The Screen Directors Playhouse production of Beyond Glory. The play first aired on May 31, 1951, and stars Alan Ladd as West Point cadet Rockwell "Rocky" Gilman. Just a couple of weeks ago, we heard Alan as the wandering cowboy in Shane. Today, he trades in his six-shooter for a salute in a story about honor, discipline, and growing up at the legendary military academy. We'll also chat about The Screen Directors Playhouse series, how the military was viewed in the post-WWII era, and finish with a look at West Point today. What You Will Hear Alan Ladd stepping out of the saddle and into a cadet's uniform A quick look at The Screen Directors Playhouse and its Hollywood connection A synopsis of Beyond Glory without giving away the whole plot (no spoilers!) Thoughts on how the military was viewed post-WWII versus today A closing chat about West Point and its place in history So, saddle up—well, actually, stand at attention—for this one. It's Alan Ladd like you've never heard him before. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we continue our journey into the shadowy world of hard-boiled detectives. Last week we walked the mean streets with Philip Marlowe. This week, it's Part 2 — and we're talking about his rival in grit and wit, Sam Spade. We'll compare Marlowe and Spade, and look at the men behind them — authors Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. You'll also hear about Howard Duff, who brought Sam Spade to life on the radio. Then it's time for not one but two episodes from The Adventures of Sam Spade. First up, The Death and Company Caper (August 9, 1946). Then, The Wheel of Life Caper (July 11, 1948). What You Will Hear: How Chandler's Philip Marlowe and Hammett's Sam Spade stack up. The backstory of their creators: Hammett the ex-Pinkerton, Chandler the literary craftsman. The wit and voice of Howard Duff as Sam Spade. The Death and Company Caper (1946). The Wheel of Life Caper (1948). A few laughs and wisecracks along the way. Two detectives. Two styles. One unforgettable showdown. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we dive deep into the dark alleys and smoky bars of film noir with a Philip Marlowe double feature. First up, the pilot episode Who Shot Waldo? (aired June 12, 1947), starring Van Heflin as the hard-boiled detective. Then we jump ahead to January 8, 1949, when Gerald Mohr takes over in The Restless Day. Along the way, we'll explore the creation of Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, talk about the world of hard-boiled detectives, and have a little fun with the grit and glamour of classic radio noir. Two cases, two Marlowes', one unforgettable ride. What You Will Hear: The origins of Philip Marlowe and how Raymond Chandler brought him to life. A look at the hard-boiled detective genre and its influence on radio and film. Who Shot Waldo? (1947) starring Van Heflin. The Restless Day (1949) starring Gerald Mohr. My commentary between the stories with a dash of humor, pulp style. So grab your trench coat, light up that imaginary cigarette, and join me for a trip down these mean streets. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
On this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we head west—way west—to the dusty Wyoming frontier with the Lux Radio Theater production of Shane. Originally aired on February 22, 1955, this broadcast stars Alan Ladd, who reprises his iconic role from the 1953 film of the same name. We'll take a look at the movie that redefined the western genre, talk about the incredible run of Lux Radio Theater, and explore why the 1950s were the golden age of cowboy storytelling. Along the way, we'll cover the film's massive box office success, its impact on the "adult western," and even how Hollywood managed to make Alan Ladd look larger-than-life—despite being five-foot-six. And as a bonus, stick around after the main goodbye for a little extra cowboy wisdom and humor. Because when it comes to Shane, you never want to leave the campfire too early. What You'll Hear This Week: The story behind the 1953 classic film Shane How Lux Radio Theater brought Hollywood to the airwaves Why westerns ruled the 1950s The surprising box office success of Shane And, of course, the full radio adaptation starring Alan Ladd So, tighten your saddle, pour yourself a black coffee (no lattes for Shane), and join me for a ride through one of the greatest westerns ever told. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we're celebrating Labor Day with a special double feature. Our first tale comes from the series Escape and is titled Conquerer's Isle. Three Navy flyers, lost in the South China Sea, discover a secret underground civilization that sees them as little more than pets. It's a strange mix of survival, science fiction, and a chilling vision of humanity's "next stage." Then, we turn from fantasy to history with Cavalcade of America's Railroad Builders, which first aired on April 15th, 1936. It honors the men who laid steel tracks across mountains, plains, and rivers—building a pathway that connected a nation. Two very different stories—one imagined, one real—but both remind us of the courage, toil, and spirit of labor. So, fire up the grill, grab a cool drink, and settle in for this Labor Day adventure. Featured Stories: Escape – "Conquerer's Isle" (March 5, 1958) Cavalcade of America – "Railroad Builders" (April 15, 1936) Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This time on Ron's Amazing Stories, we're diving into one of Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated thrillers—Shadow of a Doubt. Originally released as a film in 1943 and starring Joseph Cotten and Teresa Wright, the story gets a radio makeover in the Screen Director's Playhouse adaptation from November 1950. This time, none other than Cary Grant steps into the role of Uncle Charlie, bringing his trademark charm with an unsettling twist. What makes Shadow of a Doubt stand out in Hitchcock's catalog is its unique suspense style. We, the audience, know from the beginning that Uncle Charlie has a dark secret. The real tension comes from watching his niece slowly uncover the horrifying truth about the man she once adored. It's a masterclass in slow-burn suspense, set against the deceptively cozy backdrop of small-town America. On the podcast today, you'll hear: Background on Alfred Hitchcock's 1943 masterpiece. Cary Grant's turn as Uncle Charlie in the 1950 radio adaptation. A full presentation of the Screen Director's Playhouse episode of Shadow of a Doubt. So, grab your headphones, settle into your favorite chair, and prepare for a suspenseful ride into Hitchcock territory. As always, stay tuned after the play for my thoughts and a few laughs to lighten the mood. Helpful Links: More About Screen Director's Playhouse Details on Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
On this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we take to the skies—and then make an emergency landing in the frozen wilderness! Our featured story comes from the Lux Radio Theater and is titled Island In The Sky. It stars Dick Powell as pilot John Dooley, who must lead his crew to survival after their plane is forced down in Labrador's icy barrens. Before it was a radio play, Island In The Sky was a 1953 film starring none other than John Wayne. And here's the real kicker—it's based on a true story from the pen (and cockpit) of Ernest K. Gann, who lived through similar events as a WWII pilot. This isn't just high drama—it's history in action. So, grab your headphones and maybe a warm blanket—because this tale is going to chill you to the bone. What you'll hear in this episode: A short background on the film, the radio play, and the true events that inspired it. Dick Powell stepping into the cockpit as John Dooley. A full broadcast of the Lux Radio Theater production Island In The Sky. Ron's commentary on survival, teamwork, and a few laughs along the way. Listening time: About 1 hour. Links & Extras: Learn more about Island In The Sky (1953 film) on IMDb. Read about Ernest K. Gann's aviation adventures in his classic memoir Fate Is The Hunter. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
On Ron's Amazing stories this time, we drift deep into the crackle and hiss of late-night shortwave radio. What begins as idle tuning on a battered Zenith Trans-Oceanic turns into something much stranger: two complete old-time radio programs surfacing on a signal that shouldn't exist. First, from the hypnotic and unsettling world of Quiet, Please, we hear "Whence Came You?" (1948) — a slow-burn tale of an archaeologist in Egypt who discovers far more than ancient ruins. Then, without warning, the dial delivers us into the grim territory of Lights Out with "Knock at the Door" (1942), a short, shocking story that might have you keeping the lights on tonight. But the night has one more surprise: a fleeting, unexplained transmission — a whisper, a burst of Morse code, and a voice warning, "…don't let him open the door—" before vanishing into silence. Was it an atmospheric fluke? A hidden rebroadcast? Or did we stumble into a station that exists somewhere beyond the usual airwaves? Tune in, lean close, and decide for yourself. Featured Stories: Quiet, Please – "Whence Came You?" (Feb 16, 1948)| Lights Out – "Knock at the Door" (Dec 29, 1942) Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
This is episode #700 of Ron's Amazing Stories! Can you believe it? Seven hundred episodes of time travel through tales, truth, and the occasional trench-coated raccoon. More on that in a bit. Today's journey starts deep in the heart of Secrets of Scotland Yard, the legendary radio drama that pulled back the curtain on some of Britain's most chilling cases. We'll share two classic episodes, each steeped in mystery, crime, and a touch of old-world British grit: Featured Stories: "The Man with the Violin: The Charles Peace Case" Meet Charles Peace—by day, a violinist and gentleman. By night, a rooftop-scaling, disguise-wearing, cold-blooded killer. His tale winds through 19th-century rooftops and courtrooms, ending, as many true crimes do, with a noose and a gasp. Bonus Ron Fact: Charles Peace inspired a 1949 British crime film, and every bit of his story—from obsession to execution—is documented history. "Just A Matchstick And A Duster" A peculiar little tale about two ordinary items and a rather extraordinary crime. Though no concrete history backs this one up, the mystery remains... and sometimes, that's the fun of it. Special Segment: Don's Astounding Stories Hits 700 In celebration of our 700th episode, we share the completely true and not-at-all embellished tale of Don's Astounding Stories, a podcast that defied logic, common sense, and multiple cease-and-desist letters to reach its own 700-episode milestone. From answering machines to AI co-hosts and spam busts, this satirical tribute reminds us all: you don't need polish to have persistence. You just need Don... and possibly a backup host made of kitchen appliances. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
On Ron's Amazing Stories this week, Ears That Betray, Eyes That See. We head into the murky world of eavesdropping, unspoken truths, and the heavy price of hearing too much. With two chilling tales from the golden age of radio, we explore how curiosity doesn't just kill the cat—it occasionally takes a few bystanders with it. Stories Featured: The Whistler – "The Witness" - Original Air Date: July 8, 1951 - A brilliant young architect sees his career implode—only to be offered a lifeline from a coworker with a price. When ambition mixes with manipulation, the cost of success may be far higher than anyone imagined. Suspense – "Sorry, Wrong Number" - Original Air Date: May 25, 1943 - Written by Lucille Fletcher. Starring Agnes Moorehead in her most legendary radio performance. An invalid woman, confined to her bed, overhears a phone call that pulls her into a deadly web. Frantic, powerless, and unheard—her night spirals into sheer terror. Host's Note: From architects of fate to victims of coincidence, both tales remind us that sometimes, hearing too much—or seeing too clearly—can be the beginning of the end. Evil doesn't knock. It whispers. And if you're unlucky enough to be listening... well, you've already invited it in. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
In this week's episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we're stepping back into the 1930s for a swashbuckling adventure of daring disguises and heroic deeds. Before Batman or Superman, there was The Scarlet Pimpernel — the masked avenger who saved innocents from the guillotine under the very noses of the French Revolution's fiercest villains. Is he the first superhero? You decide. Join Ron as he explores the origins of Baroness Orczy's legendary character, the history behind the novel and film, and the Lux Radio Theater's adaptation featuring Leslie Howard himself — reprising his iconic role as Sir Percy Blakeney. First aired in 1938, this classic radio drama brings high adventure to life through the power of sound. What You'll Hear: A nostalgic introduction to the world of The Scarlet Pimpernel Background on Baroness Orczy's 1905 novel and its impact The 1934 film adaptation starring Leslie Howard A full presentation of the Lux Radio Theater adaptation the Scarlet Pimpernel - Originally aired December 12, 1938 Starring: Leslie Howard Reflections on the Pimpernel's legacy as the "original superhero" Closing thoughts on the power of old-time radio storytelling Thank you for listening. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
In this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we head back to the golden age of science fiction cinema, exploring the 1951 masterpiece The Day the Earth Stood Still. Get ready to dive into its rich history, cultural impact, and timeless message of peace. Plus, enjoy the Lux Radio Theater adaptation featuring Michael Rennie reprising his role as Klaatu. Introduction: Ron sets the stage with a journey into The Day the Earth Stood Still, directed by Robert Wise, with insights into its message, characters, and influence on the genre. Origins: Discover the origin story, "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates, the inspiration behind the film. Learn about Michael Rennie's portrayal of Klaatu and the enigmatic robot Gort. Radio Adaptation: Relive the 1954 Lux Radio Theater rendition, bringing the story to life through suspenseful narration and authentic sound effects. Closing Thoughts: Ron wraps up with reflections on Michael Rennie's career and the enduring legacy of the film. It's not just about aliens and robots; it's about the profound message of peace that resonates across generations. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron
The Silver Clipper Project – Revisiting Superman’s Radio Adventures On this exciting episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories we're flying into the origins of an American icon—Superman. Before the era of blockbuster Marvel movies and cinematic universes, Superman soared into the hearts of millions through the magic of radio. Join us as we uncover his radio debut, "The Adventures of Superman," first aired in 1940. On This Episode: Ron takes a look at Superman's radio roots and his cultural impact with fun facts about "The Adventures of Superman" radio show. Superman wasn’t just about super strength—he embodied social justice, truth, and heroism beyond the cape. He tackled real-world issues. A special presentation of the first six episodes of "The Adventures of Superman," seamlessly edited into one full story. It originally aired from February 12 to 23, 1940, introduces Superman’s character, his history, and his first earthly adventure. We’ve removed commercials, recaps, and intros for a smooth immersive story. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
In this special Independence Day episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories, we celebrate the 4th of July with tales that dive into the heart of American history—blending revolutionary fervor with a dash of humor. From the signatures on the Declaration of Independence to a tooth-related parody involving Paul Revere, we've got an episode that's as entertaining as a fireworks finale. Story 1: Philadelphia, July 4, 1776 - Travel back to 1776 with an episode from CBS’s You Are There, imagining modern reporters covering the signing of the Declaration OF Indepence. Hear interviews with historical figures like Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, and Adams, bringing a fresh perspective to a pivotal moment in history. Story 2: A Tooth For Paul Revere - A parody from the OTR series Escape, featuring Liege Butterwick and his tooth in a fictional tale loosely connected to Paul Revere. While historically inaccurate (confirmed after some "rigorous" research), it’s a fun, whimsical story perfect for the holiday. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
In this frosty and thrilling episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we head up north to explore one of radio’s coldest gems—Challenge of the Yukon. Before podcasts and binge-watching, radio ruled the entertainment world, and this show brought the snow, the drama, and the heroic tales of Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his loyal Husky, Yukon King. On The Show: Introduction: A nostalgic journey back to radio’s golden age. Discover the icy adventures of Sergeant Preston and Yukon King, the “Lassie of the North.” Learn about their ties to The Lone Ranger and why their catchphrases are legendary. Story 1: The Torn Sleeve - From the early days of the series, where stories had to be tightly packed into just 15 minutes. Marvel at how this tale, first aired on April 16, 1947, unfolds beautifully within that timeframe. Story 2: Meeting the Terms of The Contract - Wondering if Huskies are as smart as King? The answer is yes! This story, first aired in July 1943, showcases King’s intelligence and loyalty like never before. Story 3: King Gets His Man - A later episode filled with suspense, fur scams, and the unforgettable Fishy Freddie, the piano-playing powerhouse. First aired in the 1950s, this story proves that no criminal can outsmart Yukon King. Reflect on the adventures of Sergeant Preston and Yukon King. Whether it’s justice on the icy frontier or pesky criminals getting caught, their stories continue to inspire. And yes, Fishy Freddie definitely got caught. Stay Tuned for More Amazing Stories! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Are you ready another thrilling episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories! This week, we're taking to the skies as we uncover the lesser-known tale of aviation pioneer John Joseph Montgomery—the man who soared through the clouds long before the Wright brothers but somehow got left behind in the history books. Prepare for a humorous dive into the true story of flight, complete with daring inventors, wild contraptions, and plenty of mustache wax. Podcast Highlights: The Forgotten Pioneer: Discover how Montgomery began gliding through California skies in the 1880s, decades before the Wright brothers' famed flight at Kitty Hawk. Gliders and Gravity: Learn about Montgomery’s early inventions, bold experiments, and why gravity had him on speed dial. A special look at Gallant Journey (1946), a film adaptation of Montgomery’s life starring Glenn Ford. Ron dissects the film’s accuracy and shares fascinating facts about Montgomery’s real adventures. Post-Story Reflections: We set the record straight on Montgomery’s life and achievements—including his groundbreaking work in wireless communication, petroleum burning furnaces, and even gold extraction devices. Plus, the story of his final flight and lasting legacy at "Montgomery Hill." Thanks for flying with us in episode #693, proudly brought to you by Audible. Visit audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories for your free audiobook—your support keeps us soaring. Stay tuned, stay curious, and as always—every story is an amazing story with Ron! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
In this episode, "The Incredible World of the Short Story," we explore a diverse collection of captivating tales that will ignite your imagination, provoke thought, and perhaps even send a shiver down your spine. From chilling brevity to eerie cosmic twists, these stories showcase the power of concise storytelling. Stories Featured: Knock by Fredric Brown - A legendary two-sentence horror story that encapsulates fear and suspense in its simplest form. The Ultimate Experiment by Thornton DeK - Originally published in Comet (July 1941), this story delves into the legacy humanity might leave behind—artificial intelligence. Untechnological Employment by Ed M. Clinton - From Analog Science Fact · Science Fiction (November 1962), this tale examines a quirky, speculative scenario rooted in the space race era. Beyond Pandora by Robert J. Martin - Published in Analog (September 1962), this story explores how seemingly dangerous elements can have hidden benefits, much like snake venom’s role in medicine. Quiet, Please by Kevin Scott - A humorous yet cautionary tale from Worlds of If (November 1961), emphasizing the subjective nature of value and peace. The Untouchable by Stephen A. Kallis, Jr. - From Analog Magazine (December 1960), this tragicomic tale deals with frustration and desire, with a nod to Greek mythology’s King Tantalus. An Incident On Route 12 by James H. Schmitz - A creepy, justice-driven story from Worlds of If (January 1952), where a thief unknowingly becomes the prize. Thank you for joining this journey through the incredible world of short stories. Whether contemplating AI’s legacy, the silver lining in medical breakthroughs, or existential dilemmas, each tale offers a unique lens on the human condition. Stay curious, keep your mind open, and maybe—just maybe—leave the door open a crack. You never know what might come knocking. Thank you for listening to Ron’s Amazing Stories! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we have the man who solved his own murder. We explore the curious case of Frank Bigelow—a man who was murdered but lived long enough to solve his own case. Sound unbelievable? That's the premise of the 1949 film D.O.A., and today, we're bringing you its radio adaptation from the Screen Director's Playhouse, featuring Edmund O’Brien reprising his role. Episode Highlights: The baffling question: "Have you ever been murdered?" (Hopefully, no!) Film Thoughts: A humorous, insightful look at D.O.A. (1949), starring Edmond O’Brien. Discover why this film stands out in the film noir genre and how it became a cult classic despite mixed initial reviews.. Radio Adaptation: Edited for this podcast, we present the Screen Director's Playhouse version of D.O.A., originally aired on June 21, 1951. D.O.A. is more than just a film noir; it's a tale of irony, determination, and dramatic flair. Frank Bigelow’s story serves as a reminder of resilience—even when time is quite literally running out. Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with fellow mystery and film noir enthusiasts. Until next time—stay curious! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories! Imagine standing at the mythical "Lake of Wisdom," only to find that even shallow waters can reflect the sky. This episode is a quirky dive into unexpected connections, featuring two stories that seem worlds apart—but are they really? Take on Ron's challenge: Can you figure out the twisted thread tying them together? Story 1: Like Man, Somebody Dig Me Series: Suspense Aired: May 25, 1958 Synopsis: A tale straight from the Beatnik era—cool cats, existential dread, and a man determined to exhaust everyone he meets. It's a wild ride through history's most dramatically unimpressed generation. Story 2: The Outer Limit Series: X Minus One Aired: November 11, 1955 Synopsis: Fasten your seatbelts for a leap into the "future"—1965, that is—where experimental rocket tests set the stage for humanity’s triumphs and cautionary tales. Spoiler: Things don’t go exactly as planned. Did you spot the connection between these two tales? Was it delusion, inspiration, or something more? Share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you. Thank you for tuning in to Ron's Amazing Stories Episode #690. Don’t forget to support the show by starting your free Audible trial at audibletrial.com/ronsmazingstories. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
In this episode, Ron investigates one of his favorite TV shows from childhood—The Virginian. Saddle up as he explores the story’s origins, and its transformation through literature, film, and radio. The Virginian’s evolution from novel to screen shaped a genre. Gary Cooper’s portrayal of the character remains a benchmark in Western cinema. What You’ll Hear: Ron’s memories of The Virginian TV show starring James Drury, and favorite character, Trampus. The History of The Virginian. A literary journey beginning with Owen Wister’s 1902 novel, its role in defining the Western genre, and its adaptation into films—highlighting Gary Cooper’s iconic performance and his famous line, "When you call me that, smile.” Listen to the 1936 Lux Radio Theater’s adaptation of The Virginian, featuring Gary Cooper reprising his role. Learn about one of Hollywood’s first gossip columnist, his influence on Tinseltown, and the origin of the term “Oscar." Ron investigates the Virginian's real name—and why it remains a mystery to this day. Thank you for listening to Ron’s Amazing Stories—where history, mystery, and classic tales come alive. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
In this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories, we embark on a personal journey to dispel a long-held myth that Ron had about Madame Curie. Initially he mistook her or a war vixen akin to Joan of Arc or Tokyo Rose. Ron shares his initial misconceptions about Madame Curie and how these were dramatically altered after listening to a classic episode from the Lux Radio Theater. In this episode we will learn about Curie’s groundbreaking achievements. Then we will listen to a Lux Radio Theater production of the heartwarming tale of Madame Curie and her husband Pierre, portrayed by cinema legends Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Madame Curie aired on Lux Radio Theater on September 6, 1946. Listen Now and Rediscover History! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we look into the sensational, fast-paced, and wildly imaginative world of Pulp Magazines, exploring both their history and some captivating stories from the era. Episode Highlights: Introduction to Pulp Magazines. Story 1: "Test Rocket" (Read by Ron) Published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories, April 1959. A tale of humanity’s first attempt at space exploration. The intriguing juxtaposition of human curiosity and alien perception. Story 2: "Toy Shop" (Read by Corey Samuels) Appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, April 1962. Written by Harry Harrison, famous for The Stainless Steel Rat. A toy can change the world. Story 3: "2BR02B" (Read by Anthony Wood) Authored by Kurt Vonnegut, first published in If: Worlds of Science Fiction, January 1962. A dystopian story reflecting on life, death, and society’s control over both. Story 4: "We Didn’t Do Anything Wrong…Hardly" (Read by Fatima) From Astounding Science Fiction, May 1959. A whimsical sci-fi adventure, rumored to have inspired the 1985 film The Explorers. Closing Thoughts. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we journey back to the captivating era of the Golden Age of Radio. This period was marked by the extraordinary talents of character actors who brought stories to life through the power of their voices. Last week, we explored the remarkable career of William Conrad and his significant contributions. This time we shift our focus to another versatile icon of that era—Dick Powell. Known for his dynamic range, Powell seamlessly transitioned from being a charming crooner in musical films to embodying the quintessential hard-boiled detective in radio dramas. His career spanned from the 1930s to the 1950s, leaving an indelible mark not just as an actor, but also as a singer, musician, producer, director, and even a studio head. In this episode we will talk about that career and play two stories from his radio series "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" and "Rogue's Gallery." Join us as we celebrate Dick Powell’s legacy, listen to some of his iconic performances, and appreciate the lasting impact he had on radio storytelling. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we explore one of radio's most legendary figures: William Conrad. We will uncover the remarkable career of a man whose resonant baritone and versatile talent left an indelible mark on the golden age of radio. Born John William Cann Jr. in 1920, Conrad’s journey into the world of radio began in the late 1930s. His compelling voice quickly captured attention showcasing his range across numerous genres. From his iconic role as Marshal Matt Dillon in "Gunsmoke" to his chilling performances in "Suspense" and "The CBS Radio Workshop," Conrad's contributions were vast and influential. We'll listen to two of his most memorable performances, including "Sundown," which he wrote and directed, and "The Wax Works," a testament to his ability to captivate audiences single-handedly. Join us as we celebrate William Conrad’s legacy, exploring the depth of his talent and the enduring impact of his work on both radio and television. Show Links: On the show today Ron talked about two additional stories. From CBS Radio Work shop, with William Conrad and a story staring Fiber McGee on Suspense. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories last week, we delighted in two Western tales featuring the legendary Jimmy Stewart. But today, we're shifting gears to showcase a different side of this versatile actor. While many remember Stewart for his iconic roles in Westerns, his talents stretched far beyond, gracing dramas, spy thrillers, suspense films, and even a unique role involving conversations with an imaginary six-foot rabbit in "Harvey"—a comedy with surprisingly profound themes. Comedy from the golden age of radio isn't something we've often explored on this podcast. Truth be told, humor from that era can feel a bit dated. However, today's feature, "The Jackpot," defies that trend. This 1950 comedy film, directed by Walter Lang and starring Jimmy Stewart alongside Barbara Hale, was inspired by a real-life event where James P. Caffrey of Rhode Island won $24,000 worth of merchandise on the CBS radio quiz show, "Sing It Again." Imagine the chaos of winning a ton of raw beef without owning a freezer! While the film has faded from the limelight, preserved only in the 20th Century Fox Cinema Archives since 2012, we're bringing its radio adaptation to your ears today. Originally broadcast on NBC's Screen Directors Playhouse, Stewart reprises his role with Margaret Truman making her radio debut as his wife, Amy. Get ready for a delightful comedic gem, ”The Jackpot," aired originally on April 26, 1951. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On this edition of Ron’s Amazing Stories we journey into the golden age of radio. We feature a Six Shooter double feature, highlighting the remarkable talent of the legendary James Stewart. Known for his distinctive voice and relatable charm, Stewart brought the character of Britt Ponset to life in this iconic Western series. Stewart’s portrayal of Ponset wasn’t just another role; it was a testament to his versatility and dedication to storytelling. Despite the series’ short run, it left an indelible mark on radio history, showcasing Stewart’s ability to embody the rugged spirit of the American West. In this podcast episode, we’ll explore two gripping stories from The Six Shooter: "Trail To Sunset," an adventure with familiar cinematic echoes, and "Stampede," a thrilling tale of survival against nature’s raw power. Between these tales, we’ll take a lighthearted detour to discuss some of the greatest movie actors of all time—because who doesn’t love a good debate about cinematic legends? So sit back, relax, and let’s embark on this nostalgic adventure. Whether you’re a long-time fan of James Stewart or new to The Six Shooter, there’s something here for everyone. Enjoy the show! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories we have a creepy double feature from the legendary world of radio horror, "The Inner Sanctum." This American radio drama, which first aired in 1941, captivated audiences with its chilling tales and atmospheric sound effects. Produced by the talented Hiram Brown, it became famous for its gruesome stories and the iconic creaking door that marked its entrance. Our first tale, "The Hitchhiking Corpse," takes you back to the 1950s, a time when picking up hitchhikers was commonplace. But what if your passenger is not quite alive? Tune in to find out! This eerie story originally aired on January 23, 1950. In our second feature, "Dead Man's Vengeance," we follow the mysterious host Raymond on a chilling adventure involving the murder of a woman who may not be entirely dead. Originally aired on October 7, 1944, this story promises to send shivers down your spine. Join us as we explore the haunting world of "The Inner Sanctum" and reflect on the enduring legacy of this cult classic that paved the way for future horror anthologies. Don't miss this week's thrilling episode of Ron's Amazing Stories! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we journey into the fascinating realm of mystery, adventure, and the extraordinary. We're diving into the world of Boston Blackie, a character whose transformation from jewel thief to detective made waves in 1940s America. We'll bring you two riveting tales from the classic radio series that captured the hearts of listeners nationwide. The Johnathan Diamond - This is the pilot episode of the series. Blackie is aboard an airplane bound for Chicago when the pilot is told that he is wanted by police. This one first aired on June 23, 1944 Blackie and The Black Market - This is the 5th episode of the series. Again Blackie gets tied up with both the underworld and the police, both wanting to see his demise. It first aired on July 21, 1944. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained by the wit and charm of Boston Blackie, as he navigates the shadowy line between law and the underworld. Join us as we discover the allure of old-time radio and the timeless appeal of a rogue hero. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we bring history to life through the power of audio storytelling. In this episode, we delve into a pivotal chapter of World War II—the Battle of Guadalcanal. This significant clash between Allied forces and Japanese troops marked a turning point in the Pacific theater. Ron will explore “Guadalcanal Diary,” a memoir by war correspondent Richard Tregaskis. His firsthand account offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges and heroism experienced during the early weeks of the campaign. The memoir’s compelling narrative led to its adaptation into a successful film and a Lux Radio Theater adaptation. Prepare to embark on an engaging journey back in time, where you can gain inspiration and valuable lessons from these historic events. So, what can you expect to hear? Lux Radio Theater had a talent for adapting popular films of the time for radio. You’ll hear a captivating chapter from “Guadalcanal Diary” that skillfully retells history. This adaptation features most of the original cast from the film and first aired on February 28, 1944. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have a classic story for the ages, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Starring the legendary Humphrey Bogart, this tale has been captivating audiences since 1927. It started as a novel, then became a blockbuster movie in 1948, and even graced the airwaves of LUX Radio Theater the following year. Each version of this story built on the success of its predecessor. Lux had a knack for taking the hottest hits of the time and making them their own. But did they pull it off this time? Listen in and find out! Ron will be exploring the truth behind the story and sharing some fun facts that you won’t want to miss. So, press that play button and enjoy ‘The Treasure of the Sierra Madre’. It first aired on April 18, 1949. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Join us on Ron’s Amazing Stories as we explore the most iconic western series of all time: Gunsmoke! This groundbreaking show first graced our screens in 1952 and kept us hooked until 1975, totally changing how we saw westerns. Gunsmoke wasn’t just about the wild west; it showed that westerns could be for grown-ups too, with deep stories and complex characters. Today, we have two stories from Gunsmoke’s first season: First up, we have “Doc Holiday,” which aired on July 7, 1952. This show mixes a historical person with fiction. Get ready to be intrigued by the relationship between Matt Dillon and the legendary gunfighter, Doc Holiday. And for our second story, “The Brothers,” which aired on September 6, 1952, buckle up because it’s a wild ride! Two brothers come to Dodge City to sell a herd of cattle, but things aren’t as the seem. This one was known for its great writing, and great acting. So, grab some popcorn and join us as we revisit these classic tales and uncover the stories behind them. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just starting to explore Gunsmoke, there’s something for everyone here. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have a riveting exploration of history! Today, we're presenting a gripping narrative that blurs the lines between historical truth and fiction. Centered around the tumultuous events following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, our story unfolds with the escape of John Wilkes Booth and his fateful encounter with Dr. Samuel Mudd. This tale, originally broadcast on the Lux Radio Theater series as "The Prisoner of Shark Island," transports us to a time of intrigue and intense drama. First aired in 1936, the episode features captivating performances and even includes a heartfelt letter from Dr. Mudd to his wife, read by his real-life granddaughter. But how much of this is grounded in reality? Join us as we unravel the layers of fact and fiction surrounding Dr. Mudd's life and delve into the fascinating aftermath of one of America's most infamous events. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we journey into the shadowy realms of classic radio, where intrigue and mystery reign supreme. Today, we are thrilled to bring you two tales featuring "The Shadow," a legendary figure from the annals of radio drama known for his unparalleled crime-fighting prowess. "The Shadow" first cast its enigmatic presence in the 1930s, captivating audiences with tales of suspense and justice. Initially introduced as a narrator, the character quickly became a sensation, evolving into a standalone series. By 1937, with the iconic Orson Welles assuming the role of Lamont Cranston, aka The Shadow, the show took on a life of its own, becoming a staple of American entertainment until 1954. In today’s episode, we delve into two gripping stories from the 1939 season, a period that marked a transition with Bill Johnstone stepping into the role of The Shadow. These tales not only showcase The Shadow's relentless pursuit of justice but also highlight the character's profound impact on the world of pop culture and superheroes. So, sit back, relax, and let the mystique of "The Shadow" envelop you as we transport you to a world where the line between good and evil is tantalizingly blurred. Enjoy the show! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories we dive into the fascinating world of science fiction. Ron will explore the origins of science fiction and its development through the vibrant era of pulp magazines. Many credit the genre to the imaginative minds of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, but it was truly the pulp magazines of the 1930s to the 1950s that brought science fiction into the spotlight, inspiring countless readers with their thrilling tales. In our first story today, "Operation Distress" by Lester del Rey, we explore the dangers of space travel and the ever-present fear of unknown diseases. As we stand on the brink of journeys to Mars, this story brings an eerie relevance to our current times. Lester del Rey, also known as Leonard Knapp, was a prolific writer of the pulp era and contributed significantly to the development of science fiction as we know it today. And in our second tale, "First Contact" from the SciFi series Dimension X, we venture into the depths of space where humans meet an alien civilization for the first time. This story is a captivating exploration of diplomacy and the mysteries of the universe, reminding us of the infinite possibilities that lie beyond. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories, we delve into the captivating world of Lux Radio Theater, where they brought the drama and excitement of Hollywood’s finest films to the airwaves. Today, we present The Fighting 69th, a stirring wartime drama that transports us back to the tumultuous days of World War I. This epic tale follows the journey of a brash young recruit as he embarks on a transformative experience on the battlefield. Pat O’Brien, the legendary actor, reprises his iconic role as Father Francis P. Duffy, bringing the real-life war hero to life. O’Brien’s portrayal infuses the character with authenticity and depth, making him a compelling figure in the narrative. The Fighting 69th first aired on April 6, 1942, captivating audiences with its powerful storytelling and unforgettable performances. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the golden age of radio, showcasing the transformative power of radio storytelling. Question: Do you like the direction Ron’s Amazing Stories has taken in the recent episodes? I’ve received a variety of comments lately regarding the refocus on Old Time Radio. Some people enjoy it, while others miss the real-life stories. One reason for this change is that I’m currently working on other projects, and the other is that story submissions have come to a halt. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please drop me a line today. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we’re diving into the world of Lux Radio Theater with a classic tale called ‘The Westerner’. It’s a star-studded show featuring the legendary Walter Brennan, Gary Cooper, and Dorris Davenport. The story takes us back to the wild west, where we meet Judge Roy Bean, the self-proclaimed ‘Law West of the Pecos’. Now, Judge Roy Bean wasn’t your ordinary judge. He was a real person known for his crazy courtroom antics and unique rulings. His saloon-based courthouse and questionable legal methods made him a local celebrity. But despite his unconventional approach, Bean’s legacy as a symbol of the wild west lives on. If you’re curious about the real Judge Roy Bean, check out this at this link. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the life of this wild west icon. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we delve into two stories from the OTR series Suspense. The first story, titled Slow Burn, stars Dick Powell as a boxer navigating the dangerous world of the sport. The second story, The Death of Alexander Jordan, explores the chilling tale of a man consumed by the fear of being buried alive. Suspense aired from 1942 to 1962, captivating audiences with its thrilling stories and unexpected twists. Originally broadcast on CBS Radio, the show was known for its high-quality production and was often described as "radio's outstanding theater of thrills." Initially orchestrated by the esteemed director William Spier, it featured a wide array of stories, usually focusing on characters in perilous or mysterious situations, often ending with a surprising or sinister twist. One of the most famous episodes, Sorry, Wrong Number, starred Agnes Moorehead and became so popular it was made into a film. Over its two-decade run, Suspense became a staple on radio, influencing future generations of storytelling both in radio and television. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This time on Ron's Amazing Stories we have something special - one of my favorite stories, H.G. Wells' 1898 novel, War of The Worlds. As a kid, I was both terrified and excited by the thought of life on Mars. We've had War Of The Worlds on the show before, but it was only 30 minutes long and failed to capture the story. So, we have the Lux Radio Theater version, which does a great job telling this fantastic tale. The sound effects alone rival those in the movie, and the acting is even a tad bit better! It was created by Lux Radio Theater and stars Dana Andrews in the role of Professor Clayton Forrester. I think that you are going to enjoy it! The Martians have ruined their planet and have decided to take ours for themselves, removing all humans in the process. I won't give away the ending, but I will say that things don't go as they planned. Featured Story - War Of The Worlds War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, first published in 1898. It tells the story of an alien invasion from Mars, where Martians with advanced technology and disregard for human life invade Earth. The narrative is notable for its realistic portrayal of panic and societal breakdown in the face of a superior force. What you will hear is Lux Radio Theater’s adaptation of the story. It first aired in August of 1955. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
I am taking a break from "Ron's Amazing Stories": The Christmas season is upon us, and with it comes a time for reflection, gratitude, and, most importantly, rest. Why Take a Break? Podcasting, while incredibly rewarding, demands a significant amount of time, energy, and creativity. Constantly creating new content, engaging with listeners, and staying updated in the ever-evolving world of technology can be both exhilarating and exhausting. Taking a break allows us to recharge our creative batteries, ensuring that we return with fresh ideas and renewed enthusiasm. Moreover, the festive season is a perfect opportunity to step back, unwind, and spend quality time with family and friends. During this hiatus, loyal fans can explore the vast library of "Ron's Amazing Stories." Revisit favorite episodes or discover hidden gems that you might have missed. It's a chance to relive the magic of stories that have entertained and inspired you over the years. Rest assured, I will be back after the new year. In the meantime, enjoy the festive season. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with amazing stories of your own. Here's to a new year ready to bring us more of what we love! Ron
On Ron's Amazing Stories! In this episode, Ron reviews Louis L'Amour's novel The High Graders. We follow this with two listener stories: Keenan's time slip tale and Raygan’s baffling story of synchronicity. Both are amazing! Our featured story comes from the OTR series Tales of the Texas Rangers. While not a western it is a crime drama about a bad man’s poor choices. All of the stories in this series are based on true Texas Ranger case files which technically makes them True Crime! So Ron gives his thoughts on True Crime and its place in our society. Featured Story - Logger’s Legacy Our featured story comes from the western series Tales Of The Texas Rangers. The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach Sr. He hired real life Texas Ranger Captain Manuel “Lone Wolf” Gonzaullas as the show’s advisor. Each show followed the same format – an announcer would describe the situation. When the problem was discovered, the Texas Rangers were called in and Jace Pearson was assigned. Our story comes from the final season of the radio show and is titled Logger’s Legacy. It first aired on February 4, 1951. Other Stories Include - My thoughts on True Crime, Review of The High Graders, Why are you just standing there, and Hey That’s My Name Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we begin with Ron’s thoughts on the relationship between science fiction and real science, highlighting the blend of plausibility and artistic license. Next we review the audiobook, Way Station by Clifford D. Simak, a classic science fiction novel about a man who encounters alien travelers. On These Are Your Stories we have two listener-submitted stories: Night Ride Through Kandal from Cambodia and The Whisper in the Orchard from the Philippines. The featured story is The Man in the Moon from the OTR series Dimension X, a suspenseful tale set in the future. We end the show with an AI generated story. Ron asked Google’s Gemini to write a three minute science fiction story about a fight between a turtle and an alien. You won’t believe the results. Featured Story - The Man in the Moon Our featured story comes from the OTR series Dimension X. It is titled The Man in the Moon and was an original story written by George Lefferts. The Bureau of Missing persons are in the process of putting out a radio broadcast of a missing person when they receive an SOS from the Moon. It first aired on Dimension X on July 14, 1950. Other Stories Include - Warp Drive Meets Duct Tape, Review - Way Station by Clifford D. Simak, Night Ride Through Kandal, The Whisper in the Orchard, and The Terrapin Warrior Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we open with a look at the history of Western films, from the silent era to modern times. Our featured story is Lux Radio Theater’s radio adaptation of the 1951 Western film Rawhide, starring Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward. The radio adaptation features Jeffrey Hunter and Donna Reed in the lead roles, with the supporting cast played by the actors from the Gunsmoke radio series. Our story tells the tale of Tom Owens, the clean-cut and sophisticated gentleman son of J. C. Owens of the Overland Mail Company. His father wants his son to learn the business from the ground up, so he sends him west to a remote relay station, Rawhide Pass, to take lessons from stationmaster Sam Todd. Needless to say Tom learns a lot more than he bargained for when he meets a strong-willed woman named Vinnie Holt, and an outlaw Rafe Zimmerman, who had escaped from Huntsville the day before his scheduled hanging for murder. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On this thrilling edition of Ron's Amazing Stories, we're diving deep into a tale of intrigue, espionage, and revolution, all set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. We're heading to Russia in 1917. A time of upheaval, where the Tsar is overthrown, and the Bolsheviks seize power. It's a dangerous game of political chess, where loyalties are tested and lives hang in the balance. And in the midst of it all, we find our hero, a British agent caught in a web of deception. Our story, The British Agent, is a gripping adaptation of the 1934 classic film recreated by Lux Radio Theater. We'll hear about secret identities, daring escapes, and the courage it takes to stand up for what's right, even when the odds are stacked against you. But first, Ron sets the stage. He’ll take you back to the events of the Russian Revolution, exploring the forces that brought a mighty empire to its knees. So grab your headphones, settle in, and prepare to be transported back in time with Ron's Amazing Stories! Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories, Ron dives into a captivating Audible original story titled Isaac Steele and the Forever Man. book one of the Isaac Steele Chronicles by Daniel Rigby. Next, Ron presents two eerie tales submitted by listeners. In one, a mysterious ghost boy haunts a pool party. In the other, a headless woman taunts a ghost hunter, leaving us questioning the boundaries of reality. Our featured story takes us on a journey beyond the stars with one from the classic sci-fi OTR series X-Minus One. In this captivating tale, a starship finds itself lost in the vastness of space, adrift and alone. But how does Ron kick off this episode of his podcast? He begins with a thought-provoking exploration of the concepts of light and darkness. Ron delves into the duality of these opposing forces, examining how they shape our perceptions of the world and how they influence our lives. Featured Story - The Map Makers Our featured story comes from the OTR series X-Minus One. It ran on NBC from 1955 to 1958. Our story first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction in May of 1955 and was written by Frederik Pohl. A tiny space rock crashes into the Terra II, causing a lot of damage and hurting the ship's navigation system. Now, the crew is floating around in the middle of nowhere, possibly millions of light-years away from anything familiar. They need to do whatever it takes to stay alive. The story is titled The Map Makers and it first aired on X-Minus One on September 26, 1956. Other Stories Include - Light vs. Darkness (and Why We Need Both), Isaac Steele and the Forever Man - Review, Ghost In The Pool, and The Night at Iroquois Park Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we explore the different "types" of monsters, suggesting that they arise from exaggerations, bad food, and fashion disasters. Then we have two listener stories that defy any kind of explanation. Marc Reese from San Antonio recalls his adventure at Phantom Lake Canal, and Mattie Pittman from Glenns Ferry tells of her encounter with Parma’s Angel. Our featured story is titled The Devil Doctor and comes from The Witch's Tale radio series. Also, we have a Johnny Is It True segment all about The DarkSide Of The Moon. We end the show with Ron reading a dark tale suggested by Justin Suttles. Since last week was a bust we are going to complete the Month Of Spooky 2024 this week. As many of you noted and commented on, there was no podcast last week. I had a health issue that landed me in the hospital for a few days. I am still not at my best, but there is a plan to get things back on track. Now, you should press that play button and enjoy the show! Featured Story - The Devil Doctor Our featured story comes from a little known OTR series The Witch's Tale. It was a horror-fantasy radio series which aired from 1931 to 1938 on WOR, The Voice of New York. The tale is titled The Devil Doctor and it is listed as one of the 31 most scary OTR stories ever made. I have to say, I quite agree, and this one is the stuff of nightmares. What happens when you buy an old house and start renovating it? It first aired on January 8, 1934 Other Stories Include - The Other Day, I thought - From Bad Dreams to Bad Hair Days: The Origins of Monsters, The Creature at Phantom Lake Canal, Parma’s Angel, Johnny is it True - Dark Side of the Moon, and The Smiling Owl. The Smiling Owl - We have a story called The Smiling Owl. It was recommended to me by Justin Suttles and comes from the website . They collect stories much like we do and are focused on the paranormal. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On this edition of Ron’s Amazing Stories Join Ron as he takes you on a journey through the strange and unusual. From classic horror tales to modern stories of the macabre this one has something for everyone who loves a good scare. Porter Hawkins from Liverpool, England tells his story about recent unusual events at his home. Sylvia Shults gives her thoughts on what it all means. This week's featured story is Valse Triste from the old-time radio series, Lights Out. It's a bizarre and controversial tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ron also shares his thoughts on fear, reviews the audiobook Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and explores the fascinating topic of phobias in a brand new Johnny Is It True. So sit back, relax, and let Ron's Amazing Stories transport you to a world of wonder and suspense. Featured Story - Valse Triste Our featured story comes from the old time radio series, Lights Out. Valse Triste is a very strange tale that borders on subject matter that could be considered controversial today. But, it is horror at its best and has the Obler twist that you won't see coming. I really don't know when this version aired, but It originally aired on March 3, 1938. Other Stories Include - My Thoughts On Fear, Review -Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, The Beheading Of Sarah, Johnny Is It True - Phobias Program Notes: To read the article follow the link. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have Ghost Stories With Sylvia. Sylvia Shults and Ron are going to dive into the realm of the supernatural with a spine-tingling first-person ghost story. Join them as they venture into the haunted Wolfen Woods in Spooksville, Arizona, in search of the hidden grave. Also, on the show we have three listener submitted stories. Future Gadgets, a fictional story sent in by Abigail Ackinsen, Tricked on Halloween, a true experience from Bonnie Hernandez, and Cold Shadow from MacSweet302. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , On the Podcast - At the end of the GSWS discussion Sylvia and Ron created a prompt for Google’s Gemini. The results are below. Here is the prompt that they came up with: Write a third person ghost story on the east coast in a Victorian style mansion. Ron and Sylvia enter the home to find a table set for afternoon tea waiting for them. Spooky sounds echo through the house. The house is haunted by a clown. The Clown Of Blackwood Manor The rusty wrought iron gates groaned open as Ron and Sylvia steered their car up the overgrown driveway. Looming before them, shrouded in the oppressive humidity of the East Coast summer, stood Blackwood Manor. Its Victorian grandeur had faded, replaced by peeling paint, boarded windows, and an air of ominous neglect. "Charming," Sylvia muttered, her voice heavy with sarcasm. Ron, ever the optimist, simply chuckled and grabbed their bags. The heavy oak door, surprisingly, swung open with a gentle push. Dust motes danced in the shafts of sunlight that pierced the gloom of the entrance hall. A thick layer of dust coated the ornate furniture and the once vibrant Persian rug. An unsettling silence hung in the air, broken only by the distant scuttling of unseen creatures. As they ventured further into the house, a chill settled over them despite the stifling heat. They found themselves in a grand dining room, where a scene awaited them that was both bizarre and unsettling. A long, mahogany table was set for afternoon tea. Fine china cups and saucers sat beside silver teaspoons, and a three-tiered stand held an assortment of pastries that, despite the thick layer of dust, looked eerily fresh. "This is...creepy," Sylvia whispered, her voice barely above a breath. Suddenly, a high-pitched giggle echoed through the room, followed by the distinct squeaking of a rubber shoe on the hardwood floor. Ron and Sylvia exchanged startled glances. "Did you hear that?" Ron asked, his voice betraying a hint of nervousness. Before Sylvia could answer, a teacup lifted from the table, seemingly of its own volition, and shattered against the wall. A cold gust of wind swept through the room, sending the remaining cups and saucers clattering. Terror gripped them. They weren't alone. As they backed away from the table, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a clown, grotesque and unsettling. Its painted smile was stretched into a nightmarish grin, its eyes two black pits in its chalk-white face. It moved with an unnatural jerkiness, its oversized shoes squeaking with every step. Ron and Sylvia, paralyzed with fear, could only watch as the spectral clown glided towards them. It raised its hand, revealing a long, silver knife glinting in the dim light. A scream tore from Sylvia's throat as she turned and fled, Ron close behind. They scrambled through the house, the clown's maniacal laughter echoing behind them. They raced down hallways, stumbling over unseen obstacles, the clown's squeaking shoes always close behind. Finally, they burst out of the front door and into the blinding sunlight. They didn't stop running until they reached their car, the rusty gates clanging shut behind them like a prison door slamming shut. As they sped away from Blackwood Manor, they could still hear the faint echo of the clown's laughter, a chilling reminder of the horror they had encountered within its walls. They knew they would never return, and the image of the ghostly clown would forever haunt their nightmares. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we continue The Month Of Spooky 2024 with more creepy stuff. We will visit with Emma Lynn Dowd in a new segment called Stories From The Other Side. In this chat Emma and Ron will answer the question: If you could speak to a ghost, who would it be and what would you ask? The answer will probably surprise you. We take a historical look at the Great Pumpkin, and the classic American folklore stories The Hook and A Wisconsin Ghost Story. We have three listener-submitted stories: What happens when you become unnoticeable, or play a dangerous game of Ding Dong Ditching? Also, a tall man ruins another man from Iowa’s halloween. About Emma Lynn Dowd: From an early age, Emma has loved her art. Over the years she has used various mediums, but none was more profound than photography. She finds inspiration wherever she goes because she keeps her eyes open for things that will make the perfect photo. Emma lives in the great state of Florida, and is our radio producer. She has been putting the podcast out on the radio for the last 6+ years! Emma’s Links: , and her official site Stories Include - The Other Day I Thought - The Great Pumpkin, Roadkill, Ding Dong Ditching, The Tall Man Who Ruined Halloween, The Hook, and A Wisconsin Ghost Story Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories the month of the spooky begins with a terrifying slate of tales. The thought of the day is "scary," and we’ll start with that. Next comes a review of a new audiobook, Autumn Nights: 13 Spooky Fall Reads. Then we have a true story from George Garza about his encounter with 18-year-old James on Tombstone Pass. Our featured story is cited as being one of the most terrifying programs broadcast during The Golden Age Of Radio. It is a suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We end the show with a series of short fictional stories sent in by our listeners. These stories are about lost towns, night lights, closets, and hauntings. These are just a few of the spooky stories that you will hear on Ron's Amazing Stories this month, so tune in and prepare to be scared. Featured Story - House in Cypress Canyon Our featured story is consistently cited as one of the most terrifying programs broadcast during The Golden Age Of Radio. It is an episode from the series Suspense. The plot is presented as a "story within a story", framed by a meeting between detective Sam Spade (played by Howard Duff) and his friend who has discovered a manuscript that tells a story that is…well… amazing. It is titled The House in Cypress Canyon and was originally broadcast December 5, 1946. Program Note: Want to hear the RAS episode where Ron talks to Jim Harold about The House in Cypress Canyon. . Other Stories Include - The Other Day I thought - Scary Thoughts, Autumn Nights - A Review, The Santiam Wagon Road, We Didn’t Question, The Light, Closet light, and How I Sleep Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we'll be delving into the fascinating world of monsters. We'll explore their history, origins, and the stories that have been told about them for centuries. First up, we have a segment called The Other Day I Thought. Ron will share his musings on the truth about monsters. Next, we'll be reviewing the audiobook American Monsters by Linda Godfrey. This book presents some of the strangest creatures known to reside in the United States. Godfrey has done extensive research on these creatures and has compiled a collection of stories and reports that will leave you both fascinated and horrified. Following the book review, we'll have a short story by Gregg, who shares a work of fiction he wrote titled The Monster of Gifford National Forest. This story is a gripping tale of a creature that terrorizes his family in the Pacific Northwest. Our featured story for this episode comes from the OTR series Dark Fantasy and is titled The Sea Phantom. This story is not what you're expecting. It's a chilling tale of a ghost that haunts the depths of the ocean. Next up, we have Johnny Is True: Can You Tell Folklore from Fakery?. Your challenge is to decide which facts are based on real folklore and which ones are completely made up. Finally, we'll end the show with an oddity. I asked Google's Gemini to create a monster tale based on my inputs. The results were...well, you'll just have to listen to find out. Featured Story - The Sea Phantom Our featured story loosely follows the theme of monsters. Dark Fantasy was a short radio series with tales of weird adventures and the supernatural. Although a short series, the stories are amazing with some being way ahead of their time. Our story today visits monsters in the form of ghosts protecting a treasure that is 100s of years old. It is titled The Sea Phantom and it first aired on January 6, 1942. Other Stories Include - The Other Day I Thought About Monsters, Review - American Monsters, The Monster of Gifford National Forest, Johnny Is It True - Monsters, and King - A Storybook Monster Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Welcome to Ron's Amazing Stories podcast! This week, Ron introduces a new segment called The Other Day, I Thought, where he shares his creative inspirations and introduces his latest product idea, the Story-O-Grapher. Ron also reviews the new Audible original title, The Wonder of Stevie, and features a classic episode from the OTR series The Six Shooter titled Escape From Smoke Falls. Tune in to listen to Ron's unique storytelling experience, and don't forget to visit the blog for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights. Enjoy the show! Featured Story - Escape From Smoke Falls Our featured story comes from The Six Shooter. It truly was one of the bright spots of the golden age of radio. Unfortunately, it came too late, and lasted only one season. It has gunsmoke like action, some humor, and even a good moral. In our story Brit finds himself in a love triangle and winds up catching an escaped criminal. It is titled Escape From Smoke Falls and first aired on November 15, 1953. Other Stories Include: The Other Day, I thought About Inspiration, The Wonder Of Stevie - A review, Ghost Dog Playing, The Dog Is In The Crate, Leia’s Visit, Garbage Can Puppy, and The Smiler Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
In the captivating world of Ron's Amazing Stories, we delve into a bygone era marked by Cold War tensions and the construction of bomb shelters as a means of protection against potential nuclear annihilation. Our featured story is entitled No Hiding Place, and it originally aired in 1961. But that's not all! Our show also includes, Johnny Is It True, where this time we explore some trivial facts that are sure to pique your curiosity and expand your knowledge. In addition, we have a review of the audiobook version of George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy novel, Game of Thrones. Ron also discusses some of the historical and mythological inspirations behind the storyline. To wrap up, we present a SciFi satirical advice column inspired by the legendary Ann Landers. So sit back, relax, and press that play button to immerse yourself in an hour of captivating storytelling, fascinating facts, and humor. Ron's Amazing Stories has something for everyone. Featured Story - No Hiding Place Our featured story comes from the OTR series Suspense. Some 60+ years ago, people were preparing to hunker down under the threat of nuclear war. During the early years of the Cold War, many American families created underground bomb shelters fitted with supplies needed to survive for several days or even weeks. Our story today looks at that time. It is titled No Hiding Place and It first aired on October 1, 1961. Other Stories Include - Johnny Is It True - Trivial Facts, Review - Game Of Thrones, 283 East Broadway, Electric Shadow, and Dear Nan Glanders Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories get ready for a spine-chilling double feature from the golden age of radio! We're diving deep into the eerie world of The Hermit's Cave, a syndicated horror series that sent shivers down the spines of listeners across the nation. In this special episode, we'll be featuring two vintage recordings from the 1940s. First, brace yourself for The Search for Life, a tale of scientific curiosity gone horribly wrong. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, this story explores the terrifying consequences of tampering with the forces of life and death. Then, prepare to be haunted by The House with a Past. This chilling story will take you on a journey through the dark history of a house that has witnessed unspeakable tragedies. Is it the creaking floorboards or the whispers of the wind, or is there something more sinister lurking within its walls? Press that play button and find out. Program links: If you want to know more about the haunted house adventure Netherworld you can find it . If you want to listen to more episodes of The Hermit’s Cave go to this . Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On the show this week we visit the history of the radio series CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Then we have four listener stories. An author has something strange happening with one of his manuscripts, a true story about a deadman floating home, a pen that can duplicate itself, and a ghost boy who lives in a cemetery. Our featured story asks the question, What does crime look like in the year 2185? A group of criminals find out that crime doesn’t pay. The story is titled SOS and comes from the OTR series The Mysterious Traveler. Featured Story - S.O.S. Our featured story comes from the OTR series Mysterious Traveler. The radio series debuted in 1943 on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Our story is about a gang of thieves working in the future, 2185 to be exact, and coming to the realization that not only doesn’t crime pay, but also has its consequences. As you might guess this one falls under the umbrella of science fiction. It is oddly titled SOS and first aired on May 2, 1950. Other Stories Include: Murder Under The Big Tent, History of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, My Manuscript, Deadman Floating Home, Pen Or The Tulpa, and Ghost Boy Lanie. Episode #655 Show Links: Here is the link that Ron spoke about for this episode. . Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have one of the last series to leave the air waves during the golden age of radio, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. It is a detective drama that aired for over twelve years on Radio. The show followed the cases of the man, “with the action-packed expense account”. Our story is listed in the Radiobook Hall Of Fame as one of the top ten best of the series. A murder takes place in a small town, and Constable Jed Bramler can’t believe that anyone from there could kill the sweet Ellen Bates. There is an insurance payout waiting and Johnny is sent to find the truth. Is the husband guilty? The story is titled The Shady Lane Matter and it first aired, over five nights, from July 7th through 13th, 1956. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have some good stuff. In the Audible segment we take a quick look at the history of advertising which leads to a very special ad in a very fictional audiobook written by Terry Brooks. The work is titled Magic Kingdom For Sale and I think you are going to like this one. It is one of my favorite novels from the golden age of fantasy. Then we head to our featured story. This one asks the question, how far will you go to end a curse put on you? The story is titled Casting the Runes and comes from the OTR series Escape. We end the show with a brand new edition of Johnny Is It True. I am going to tell you three real stories from history and one…. not so much. Your job is to guess which one I faked. Featured Story - Casting The Runes Our featured story comes from the OTR series Escape. What are your feelings about curses? Do you believe in them? Our story is titled Casting the Runes. It is about a character who is cursed by a rival and must figure out how to pass the curse back to them before it leads to disastrous consequences. It first aired on November 19, 1947 Other Stories Include - Not So Important Times In History - Isaac Newton, Review - Magic Kingdom For Sale, and Johnny Is It True - Historical Oddities. Program links: From Johnny Is It True here are the links that I mentioned: , , , and . Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Note From Ron: We don’t have any of your stories this time. The reason is that the coffers are bare. I need you to dig deep and send in that story that you have been holding on to. They don't need to be paranormal, anything that you think would be fun probably is. Also, it doesn’t even have to be true! Fiction is always welcome on Ron’s Amazing Stories. So, please do that today. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have another one about life in Canada. On episode we played a tale from the series Challenge Of The Yukon. If you haven’t listened to it yet, check it out. This time we have a full hour devoted to a story based on the real North West Mounted Police. A Texas ranger sent to Canada to capture a trapper wanted for murder in Texas. It first aired on Lux Radio Theater on April 13, 1942. Also on the show we have a new edition of Not So Important Times In History. What happens when a historical prank on the Royal Navy DOESN’T go sideways? Press that play button to find out. Featured Story - Northwest Mounted Police As I mentioned we have only one story this week. It comes from the OTR series Lux Radio Theater. Lux was the biggest, most important, most expensive program on radio of its time. It ran from 1934 until 1955. Our story is a radio adaptation of the film Northwest Mounted Police. This one stars Gary Cooper in the role of a Texas Ranger who travels to Canada to arrest a trapper who's wanted for murder and who's stirring up the Natives in a rebellion against the Canadian government. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we'll start with a review of the audiobook A Short History Of Nearly Everything. Next, we have two listener stories. The first is from Jake the German Shepherd, who miraculously sensed an explosion at Yellowstone National Park. Our second story comes from a couple who encountered a civil war ghost during their vacation. Finally, we'll take a trip back in time with an episode of You Are There. It takes us to the historic battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac, a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. So, join us for a journey through time. Featured Story - The Monitor and The Merrimac Our featured story comes from the CBS radio series You Are There. The series featured various key events in American and world history, portrayed in dramatic recreations. Our episode comes from the civil war and tells of the famous confrontation between the Monitor and The Merrimac. It first aired on March 4, 1948 and You Are There! Other Stories Include - Clue In The Hand, Review - A Short History of Nearly Everything, I Survived A Volcano, The Ghost Battle Of Bull Run, and You Are There - Monitor Vs Merrimac Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we open with a review of the mystery novel Stranger in the Woods by Anni Taylor. We follow that up with three stories sent in by you for you! A donkey has a mind of his own, Cody tells his strange story of disembodied red eyes, and Angela tells a frightening tale of a malevolent ghost. We end the show by heading up to the Yukon with Sergeant Preston and his dog King in a story called Claim 22. So relax and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Claim 22 Our featured story comes from the OTR series Challenge Of The Yukon. It was an adventure series about Sergeant William Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his lead sled dog King. The duo fought evildoers in the Northern wilderness during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. Preston and King hatch a crazy plan to capture a gang of outlaws. The show is titled Claim 22 and it first aired on October 10, 1951. Other Stories Include - Alibi In Red, Review - Stranger In The Woods, Billy The Donkey, Unknown Eyes, and The White Rabbit. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Welcome to Ron's Amazing Stories, a podcast where we explore the golden age of radio and its most popular shows. Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane with Lights Out, one of the earliest and most influential horror programs in radio history. Join us as we listen to three of the most thought-provoking episodes from Lights Out, including: Chicken Heart: What happens when science goes amok and the world hangs in the balance? This is the infamous classic story that aired on March 10, 1937. The Word: This is a telling of the story of Adam and Eve not like anything you have heard before. It first aired on September 14, 1943. The Day The Sun Exploded: While the title of the story gives away the ending. Getting there is amazing. This one first aired on September 1, 1945 All of these stories were written and directed by the brilliant Arch Oboler, and will transport you back to a time when radio was king and the airwaves were filled with tales of terror and suspense. So sit back, relax, and let the haunting sounds of Lights Out take you on a journey into the unknown. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Welcome to Ron's Amazing Stories, the podcast that takes you on a journey through the world of stories and storytelling. In this episode, we'll delve into the origins of the detective genre, from its roots in the Industrial Revolution to the creation of iconic characters like Sherlock Holmes. We'll also review James Patterson's latest audiobook, The Coldest Case: The Past Has A Long Memory, and explore the timeless appeal of the detective drama. Then we have a story from Noah Yassi who is a long time resident of Yellowknife, Canada. It takes place in the Na-han-ni National Park and he tells of his encounter with a wolf-like evil spirit that roams the valley and kills people by biting their heads off. We end the show with our featured story. Sherlock Holmes and Watson travel to a castle in Scotland to face a ghost! Featured Story - The Limping Ghost Our featured story comes from one of the most entertaining OTR series of all time, The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The series was based on the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. In our story Holmes and Watson are summoned to a castle to solve an age-old mystery. Who has been murdering the earls of Locknier for the past one hundred years? The story is titled The Limping Ghost and it first aired on September 3, 1945. Other Stories Include - The Price Of Logic, Review - The Coldest Case: The Past Has A Long Memory, and The Headless Valley Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories Sylvia Shults returns to help Ron unravel a creepy story sent in by listener Mia Willow from Victoria, Australia. Mia has an encounter with orbs and a shadow creature in the same night. What could it mean? Tune in and hear what Sylvia and Ron think about it. Our featured story comes from the OTR series Dimension X. It is titled The Last Objective and first aired on June 3rd, 1951. Also, Ron pays tribute to one of his favorite baseball players that just passed away. Willie Mays was an amazing player and a better man. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Featured Story - The Last Objective Our featured story this time comes from the OTR series Dimension X. One of the biggest fascinations for both consumers of science fiction and the writers of it, is the dystopian society. One can only guess why, but there are a lot of stories about it. Dystopian literature is a form of speculative fiction that offers a dark vision of the future. In our story humankind must face its biggest enemy, himself. It is titled The Last Objective and first aired on June 3rd, 1951. Other Stories Include - Death In A Turkish Bath, Orbs and Shadows, and A Tribute To Willie Mays Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Welcome to Ron’s Amazing Stories where we bring you thrilling tales from the past and present. In this episode, we have a captivating lineup of stories sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. First up, we'll start with a review of Louis L'Amour's captivating novel, The High Graders. This hidden gem tells the story of a group of miners searching for gold in the rugged wilderness. L'Amour's vivid storytelling and authentic characters make this western adventure a must-listen audiobook. Next, we have two eerie listener stories. The first takes us to the infamous Jesse James Farm, where a visitor experiences strange occurrences that may or may not be connected to the infamous outlaw's spirit. The second story transports us to a haunted house where a college student finds himself stuck for the duration of the school year. Our featured story, we venture back in time with a classic tale from the legendary OTR series, Death Valley Days. In this episode, a prospector crosses paths with a mysterious mule that has no name. The prospector and the mule embark on a journey through the unforgiving desert that tests their courage and resilience. So, sit back, relax, and let your imagination run wild. Join us on this fantastic journey as we explore these amazing stories and the worlds they inhabit. Enjoy the show! Featured Story - The Burro That Had No Name Our featured story comes from the OTR series Death Valley Days. The tales were told by the "The Old Ranger" who recounted true stories of the American West, mostly in the Death Valley area. Our story is titled The Burro That Had No Name. Is the white burro the thing of dread or savior? Listen and find out. This one aired on radio on June 17th, 1938. Stories Include - The Zombie, Review - The High Graders, A Day At Jesse James' Family Farm, Bruce is that You, and The Burro That Had No Name. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a tale from the OTR series Lux Radio Theater titled The Thin Man. It originally broadcast on June 8th, 1936, and is based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. This is not a hard-boiled detective story, as many might assume. Instead, it's a delightful comedy-mystery that will keep you entertained from beginning to end. Join us as we delve into this timeless classic, starring the legendary William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, a retired private detective, and his wealthy heiress wife. Ron has carefully restored this live radio recording, enhancing its clarity while maintaining its authentic charm. Get ready to experience the magic of old-time radio drama as we bring you the thrilling adventures of Nick and Nora Charles in The Thin Man. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories, we have a jam-packed agenda. We'll kick things off with a review of the new audiobook series Mars Nation. Then, tune in for another thrilling installment of Ghost Stories With Sylvia, where Sylvia Shults reacts to a chilling tale from Kesha Hilton about her encounter at Sand Point Lighthouse. But that's not all! We'll also delve into Robert Sheckley's science fiction story The Hour of Battle, exploring a terrifying scenario of a mind-controlling alien invasion. Next up, Ron reads the thought-provoking short story The Hands. Finally, we'll close the show with a special edition of Johnny Is It True, featuring a collection of your stories, sent in by you, for you! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Featured Story - The Hour Of Battle Our featured story is a good one. It comes from Space Science Fiction magazine September issue 1953. I do wonder from time to time what an alien invasion might be like. Our tale takes a broad look at what could happen. The story is titled The Hour Of Battle and was written by Robert Sheckley. Stories Include - The Local Tribe, Review - Mars Nation: The Complete Trilogy, Ghost Stories With Sylvia - The Sand Point Lighthouse, The Hour Of Battle, The Hands, and Johnny Is It True - Your Stories. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a special story from the pages of Galaxy Magazine. Have you ever wondered what time travel could be like? Do you have visions of visiting the past to see events play out in real time? But, what if you had to go to the past and attempt to change a mistake to save the future? That is the dilemma that Mac Albin is faced with in the story Of All Possible Worlds written by William Tenn. This is a thought provoking story that should have you thinking, “What If?” Also, on the program we will review an Audible Original Podcast called The Safe Man. It comes from New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, and is a riveting detective story, nail-biting heist thriller and a supernatural mystery all rolled into one. One of the best productions I have encountered. Featured Story - Of All Possible Worlds Our featured story has to be one of the most probable outcomes on time travel I have ever heard. Time travel provides writers with mounds of possibilities to contrast with their own daily grind. The very concept of time is one of the strangest and most mind-boggling because time relates to all things. The story comes from the pulp fiction Galaxy Magazine September issue of 1956. It explores a future with too many possibilities. It is titled Of All Possible Worlds and was written by William Tenn. Stories Include - The Broken Window, Review - The Safe Man, and Of All Possible Worlds Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Ron’s Amazing Stories is back with a brand new look and feel for the Audible audiobook review segment. This time around, the focus will be less on advertising and more on providing in-depth reviews of the books being discussed. The first book up for review is Weird Things in History and Why the Heck They Happened. This fascinating book takes a look at some of the strangest and most unexplained events in human history. The show also features two new listener stories. The first comes from Adelina, who tells a head-scratching tale of a strange encounter she had at a deer camp in Wisconsin. The second comes from Kandace, who recalls an incredible encounter she had with a mysterious creature in the woods. The featured story on this episode comes from the classic OTR series Suspense. This episode stars Gregory Peck in a rare radio appearance, and finds him playing a dangerous game of hitchhike poker. This classic tale of suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. So tune in to Ron’s Amazing Stories, and get ready for a wild ride through the worlds of the unexplained and the supernatural. Featured Story - Hitch-Hike Poker Our featured story stars award winning classic actor Gregory Peck. Peck didn’t do much radio, but when he did it was special. The story is titled Hitch Hike Poker and is listed as one of the top ten best episodes of the OTR series Suspense. This episode is also special because the writers for this one incorporated the commercials into the story. Which makes the whole experience a little more interesting. Hitch Hike Poker First aired on CBS in 1948. Stories Include - Tune-In For Murder, Review - Weird Things in History and Why the Heck They HappenedWhere Deer Hunting Is A Way Of Life, The Peacock, and Hitch Hike Poker. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This week's Ron's Amazing Stories podcast features two episodes from the OTR series CBS Radio Workshop. The first story, Colloquy #1 - Interview with William Shakespeare, explores the mystery of Shakespeare's identity. The second story, The Ballad Of The Iron Horse, presents a unique perspective on the history of the railroad in the United States. Press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Stories from CBS Radio Workshop Story 1 - The real identity of Willaim Shakespears has always been in doubt. Many historical characters have been thought to have actually penned the works. But, the history was lost and no one can really know for sure. But, what if you can chat with Willaim himself and ask him? That is the concept of Colloquy #1 - Interview with William Shakespeare.It first aired on February 24, 1956 Story 2 - The Ballad Of The Iron Horse is an historical account of the beginning of the railroad in the United States, but with a twist. It is presented from the viewpoint of one of the trains that made the rounds, and is told in limericks. It first aired on March 3, 1957. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories, we kick off the show with a fantastic audiobook review from the talented author John Gwynne. His book, The Shadow of the Gods, is a captivating fantasy tale that will transport you to a world of wonder. It's a story that is both thrilling and thought-provoking, and I highly recommend it. Next up, we have a collection of stories from our listeners. Mikaela shares stories about cat antics, Ivan takes to his college days with a laugh-out-loud story, Lesley's heads to his first day of highschool where a surprise awaits, and finally Elton heads to a meeting in China with the wrong German. Sounds crazy? It is. In the second half of the show, we switch gears and delve into the realm of the supernatural with a classic episode of the OTR series Escape. This episode explores the legend of the Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman. We'll hear some fascinating facts and folklore about this mysterious creature, as well as a thrilling tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Ron's Amazing Stories. We have a great show lined up for you, with something for everyone. Featured Story - The Abominable Snowman Our featured story is titled The Abominable Snowman. It comes from the golden age of radio and the series Escape. An explorer is sure that he has found the location where Yeti can be found. What he and his party run into is much more than just an elusive apeman. It stars actor William Cornrad and first aired on September 13, 1953. Stories Include - Fisherman’s Clue, A Different Kind of Cat Lady, The Midterm, My Creepy Teacher, Things that Happen When Overseas, and The Abominable Snowman Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Ron's Amazing Stories is home to a variety of thrilling and thought-provoking tales. In this episode, we have an extended segment of These Are Your Stories, where listeners share their own eerie and unexplained experiences. First up, Belinda takes us on a tour of one of Hollywood's most famous hotels, known for its haunted history and eerie atmosphere. She recounts tales of strange noises, and ghostly encounters that have cemented the hotel's reputation as a paranormal hotspot. Next, an anonymous listener shares her chilling encounter with black eyed kids—mysterious children with large, black eyes that have been reported in various parts of the world. She describes her terrifying experience with these eerie entities, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats. Finally, Jessica takes us on a wild ride with her incredible tale that unfolded during a drama class. Following that segment, we have a classic double feature in store. The first story, A Thing That Glistened, written by Frank R. Stockton in 1891, transports us to the early age of deep sea diving. Despite its age, the story has a timeless quality and remains captivating with its imaginative storytelling. To conclude the show, we end with a humorous and tongue-in-cheek story called Navy Day by Harry Harrison (One of Ron's favorite authors). This lighthearted tale from 1954 offers a satirical take on the future of technology and the military, leaving listeners with a chuckle and a thought-provoking message. Featured Story - A Thing That Glistened Our featured story comes from a book called Eleven Possible Cases published by Cassell and Company in 1891. This is an anthology composed of eleven short stories from eleven different authors. Our story is titled A Thing That Glistened and it was written by Frank R. Stockton. It was suggested to me by Jamar Linkous from New York. He first read this story as a kid and it stuck with him. Jamar decided to track it down and found it on . It is a unique story and one that doesn't really sound like something that was written in 1891. Stories Include - The Machine Factory Murder, Hollywood Roosevelt, BEK & Halloween, Under The Desk, A Thing That Glistened, and Navy Day Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we delve into the realm of the eerie and the unsettling. Our journey begins with an audiobook review of Paranormal Pet Sitting by Susan Hill, a captivating book that takes pet care to a whole new level. Next, we embark on a chilling adventure with Judy, who shares her eerie experience during a visit to the gravesite of the infamous Lizzie Borden. The story unfolds as Judy encounters strange occurrences that leave her questioning the secrets buried beneath the surface. The featured story of the day comes from the radio series Inner Sanctum, originally aired on the British radio show The Mystery Playhouse, and starring the legendary Peter Lorre. This captivating tale is a twisted blend of two haunting narratives. In one, a man grapples with the consequences of murder, while in the other, a doctor performs a miraculous procedure providing a new eye to his patient Featured Story - Death Is A Joker Our featured story comes from the OTR series The Inner Sanctum. The anthology series featured stories of mystery, terror and suspense. What you will hear today is an introduction within an introduction. Peter Lorre introduces the show while on another show called The Mystery Playhouse. Then he will play a character while on Inner Sanctum introduced by the infamous host Raymond. Here is where it gets strange. Lorre then returns to introduce yet another completely different story for the original broadcast. In the end it worked and was titled Death Is A Joker. It first aired in July of 1944. Stories Include - The Spitting Revolver, Review - Paranormal Pet Sitting, Lizzy Borden And My Dad, and Death Is A Joker Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Welcome to Ron's Amazing Stories, a podcast that brings you the most fascinating and entertaining tales from history, literature, and beyond. On this episode we have a review of the new audiobook Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War. This book is a fascinating collection of stories that offer a unique perspective on the American Civil War. Humorist Tim Rowland delves into the lesser-known aspects of the war, such as the experiences of everyday soldiers, and the surprising ways in which the war affected people's lives. Next up, we have a thrilling tale of adventure on the most haunted road in New Jersey. Join Theo as he embarks on a journey down Clinton Road, a winding stretch of asphalt said to be home to countless ghosts and spirits. From eerie apparitions to unexplained phenomena, Theo encounters it all as he navigates the curves of this haunted highway. And finally, we end the show with a classic comedy from the legendary Bob Hope. In this story, Hope plays the character of Painless Potter, a hapless dentist who finds himself in a wild adventure in the old west. With his signature wit and impeccable timing, Hope delivers a side-splitting performance that is sure to leave you laughing. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories. We hope you find it to be a truly entertaining and informative listen. Featured Story - Paleface Our featured story comes from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse. What you will hear is an adaptation of the movie Paleface. It is a 1948 Comedy Western film directed by Norman Z. McLeod and starring Bob Hope as Painless Potter and Jane Russell as Calamity Jane. The film was a major hit and of course The Screen Directors Playhouse had to adapt it. It first aired on March 3, 1950. Stories Include - The Book Case, Review - Obscure Stories of the Civil War, Chaos on Clinton Road, and Paleface (with Bob Hope) Program Notes: Here are the links for this week's episode and Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, we have a special treat for you: a throwback edition of Johnny Is It True featuring four intriguing stories that will challenge your ability to discern fact from fiction. Get ready to put your detective skills to the test as you try to unravel the mystery and figure out which ones are real. Following that, we have a captivating story discovered by listener Gary Richardson. The vast and enigmatic state of Texas is a breeding ground for legends, some of which are nothing more than tales. However, Lon Schuyler's story, titled Stampede Mesa, has a certain ring of truth to it that will leave you speechless. Next up, we transport you back to the golden age of radio with a thrilling episode from the classic series X Minus One. In a world where one man's ship can be another man's prison, we present the thought-provoking story titled The Sense of Wonder. So, sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey into the realm of mystery and imagination. Featured Story - The Sense Of Wonder Our featured story comes from the world of science fiction and the pen of Milton Lesser. One of the stories Milton wrote for Galaxy magazine was titled The Sense Of Wonder. It looks at a society that is told what to do, when to do it, and who it is acceptable to do it with. But what if you were born different and had your own notion between what is and what is not. What consequences would that lead to? Milton’s story has been adapted for radio by the OTR series X Minus One and it first aired on April 24, 1956. Stories Include - The Plane Crash Murder, Johnny Is It True - Foul Moments, Stampede Mesa, and The Sense Of Wonder Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we journey through the realm of cinema and the supernatural. We begin with an exploration of the iconic Alien film franchise. We review an audiobook made from a lost script that has gained a cult following. Then we have three extraordinary stories sent in by our listeners - a captivating work of fiction, a peculiar tale of a statue falling down, and a static shadow that seems to haunt a young woman's life. To conclude the show, we present a thought-provoking science fiction story titled The Creature Inside. This gripping tale explores the mind's potential. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be captivated by the wonders of the human mind and the boundless possibilities of the universe. Featured Story - The Creature Inside Our featured story comes from the pages of the magazine Worlds of Tomorrow in December 1963. The 1960s were infamous for its mutated psychedelic science fiction. It is titled The Creature Inside and was written by John Michael Sharkey (AKA Jack Sharkey). The story is about the power of the mind if given unlimited resources. It is read for us by the talented narrator Ben Tucker. Stories Include - The Late Bus, Alien III - An Audible Original Drama, Future Gadgets, Tricked on Halloween, Cold Shadow, and The Creature Inside Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories this week, we're taking a trip back to the 1930s for a thrilling adaptation of the classic film The Fugitive. The story follows a conflicted Catholic priest who is on the run in an unnamed Latin American country where religion is outlawed. Our radio version features Henry Fonda reviving his role as the nameless priest. He's a man torn between his faith and his desire to survive. And he's not the only one on the run. There's also a murderous North American bandit named El Gringo, who is both the priest's protagonist and antagonist. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of Ron's Amazing Stories! Featured Story - The Fugitive We have the radio adaptation of the 1947 film The Fugitive. It was based on the 1940 novel The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. Greene's novel tells the story of a renegade Catholic whisky priest (a term coined by Greene) living in the Mexican state of Tabasco in the 1930s, a time when the Mexican government was attempting to suppress the Catholic Church. The Fugitive first aired on The Screen Directors Playhouse on July 12, 1951. Program Note: You can watch the 1947 movie The Fugitive on YouTube for free at this Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a special edition of Johnny Is It True featuring four stories about Priscilla, only one of which is true. Next up, we have an epic listener's story about a woman's encounter with a shadow child. Then we bring you our featured story from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse, starring the legendary Gregory Peck. Finally, we conclude with Not So Important Times In History. We'll meet an extraordinary kitty named Oscar who miraculously survived three sinking ships and lived to meow the tale. So, sit back and press that play button. Featured Story - Yellow Sky Our featured story comes from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse. It is titled Yellow Sky and stars one of the most revered actors of old Hollywood, Greggory Peck. A pistol-packing tomboy and her grandfather discover a band of bank robbing bandits (Lead by Peck) looking to take refuge in their ghost town. This one has it all desert action, lost gold, a tribe of apaches, and of course adventure. Also, this one has some of the best Pabst Blue Ribbon beer commercials ever made. It first aired July 15, 1947. Stories Include - Mrs. Shepherds Murder, Johnny Is It True - Pricilla Geary from Prescott Valley, A Shadow’s Nightmare, Yellow Sky, and Oscar The Unsinkable Cat Episode #633 Show Links: These are the links that Ron spoke about for this episode. The and the links for Yellow Sky, and of course Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we kick off the show with A Moment In Time, presented by Audible. We're transported back to September 29, 1954, as the Indians and the Giants face off in game one of the World Series. Next, we delve into a creepy listener's tale submitted by Faye. We follow her as she ventures into a mysterious and unsettling house, filled with strange noises and eerie shadows. The atmosphere is thick with suspense as Faye explores the depths of the house, uncovering secrets that are better left undisturbed. After Faye's chilling tale, we shift gears and head to the pulp fiction scene for a wild adventure with a TV repairman. He finds himself entangled in a crazy scheme involving an upside-down television. To conclude the show, we present a classic tale from the OTR series Suspense. In this gripping story, a man stumbles upon a lost ship in the middle of the desert. Intrigued by the discovery, he investigates the ship and soon finds himself in danger. The ship holds a dark secret that threatens to consume him completely. Join us as we explore these captivating tales, each one a journey into the extraordinary. With a mix of creepy listener stories, pulp fiction adventures, and classic OTR dramas, there's something for everyone on the show. So, sit back, relax, and let your imagination soar. Featured Story - The Lost Ship Our featured story comes from the world of Suspense. It was the premier drama program of the Golden Age of Radio, and was subtitled, radio's outstanding theater of thrills. Have you ever heard the phrase, Ship Of The Desert? Usually that refers to the camel, but in our story it has a more literal connotation. The tale is titled The Lost Ship. There have been many stories about ships lost at sea, but in the desert? It first aired on Suspense in August of 1962. Stories Include - The Sapphire Theft, A Moment In Time - Willie Mays, Dagger Heart Station, Something Will Turn Up, and The Lost Ship Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a thrilling audiobook review, a listener's story, and a classic tale from the golden age of radio. It begins with a review of the audiobook The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski. This enchanting audiobook is a prequel to the beloved Witcher series, introducing us to the world of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter with extraordinary abilities. Then we have a very special treat for you. On a fateful night the Halsteads encountered both the legendary bigfoot and strange, inexplicable orbs. Their account will send shivers down your spine. Our featured story will transport you to the year 2050 with a classic radio drama from The Mysterious Traveler. So sit back, relax, and press that play button. Featured Story - Operation Tomorrow Our featured story comes from the old time radio series, The Mysterious Traveler. The ability to jump forward and backwards in time has long fascinated science fiction writers and physicists alike. Is it really possible to travel into the future? Our story suggests that it is. The title is Operation Tomorrow and it offers yet another view of time travel into the future. It first aired on The Mysterious Traveler on March 11, 1950. Stories Include - Murder in The Blue, Audiobook Review - The Last Wish, The Orbs Of Bigfoot, and Operation Tomorrow Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories the show today we have a theme of sorts. We are going to review an audiobook all about the life and times of James McParland. Who is he you might ask? He was just one of the many great detectives that worked for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Then we have some crazy stories sent in by you. Stories include: A bike ride through a cemetery, A floating ghost, and a bigfoot disappears. Our featured story comes from the OTR series Cavalcade of America. It will tell of the man, the myth, and detective, Alan Pinkerton himself. I think you will enjoy it. So settle in and press that play button. Featured Story - Alan Pinkerton Our featured story is titled Alan Pinkerton and comes from the OTR series Cavalcade of America. The series documented historical events and was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953 on CBS. The story takes us back to a time of great turmoil and uncertainty, just before the outbreak of the American Civil War. Amidst the rising tensions, a plot to assassinate President-elect Abraham Lincoln was uncovered. Alan Pinkerton, then head of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, was entrusted with the daunting task of protecting Lincoln's life. It first aired on February 13, 1939. Stories Include - Deadman’s Bruise, Review - Pinkerton's Great Detective, Day Ghosts at the Cemetery, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, I saw it then it just vanished, and Alan Pinkerton. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories it is a double feature day. This episode is packed with twice the excitement, just like a two-for-one deal. We're excited to present two captivating listener stories that are sure to transport you to other realms. And that's not all; we have a thrilling science fiction double header lined up—two incredible tales straight out of the golden age of pulp magazines in the 1950s. But before we dive into those, we take a short break for an audiobook review that we believe you'll thoroughly enjoy. So, sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for a double dose of storytelling magic! Sci-Fi Double Feature - Time Fuse and Keep Out! This week we have a science fiction double feature. Our first story comes from IF Worlds of Science Fiction, March of 1954. It is titled Time Fuze and was written by the great author Randall Garrett. The ultradrive had just one slight drawback: it set up a shock wave that made suns explode. Our second story was written by Fredric Brown. It comes from Amazing Stories March of 1954 and is titled Keep Out. With no more room left on Earth, and with Mars hanging up there empty of life, somebody hit on the plan of starting a colony on the Red Planet. Stories Include - My Pal And The Cave, Review - Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World, A Night Visit From The Faceless Girl, The Toil Bridge Train, Time Fuse, and Keep Out. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories we're kicking off the show with a review of the thrilling new audiobook series, Free Trader. Set in a distant future, this space opera follows the adventures of the Golden Warrior, a deadly and cunning sentient cat who navigates the treacherous world of interstellar trade. With its fast-paced action, intriguing characters, and captivating plot, Free Trader is a must-listen for any fan of science fiction and fantasy. Next up, we have a spine-chilling tale from Hoyt, a listener who lives in the remote Appalachian Mountains. Hoyt's story takes us to a secluded home deep in the woods. For our featured story, we turn to the classic old-time radio series Lights Out, known for its gripping tales of horror and suspense. In this episode, we'll be transported to a world of dark magic and necromancy, as two rival magicians engage in a fierce battle for control of a zombie. So, sit back, relax, and let Ron's Amazing Stories take you on a journey of wonder, excitement, and the unknown. Featured Story - Battle Of The Magicians Our featured story is a strange one from the demented mind of Arch Obler and the OTR series Lights Out. Two magicians battle for control of a zombie. This is a fascinating story that is quite creepy. The concept of zombies completing unspeakable acts has been the stuff of nightmares, and is quite terrifying. It is titled Battle Of The Magicians and it first aired on July 27, 1946. You may never want to fly again. Stories Include - The Collectors Item, Audiobook Review - Free Trader series by Craig Martelle, The House In The Appalachian Mountains, and Battle Of The Magicians Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron's Amazing Stories, we have an exciting lineup of tales that will captivate your imagination. First up, we have a review of one of my favorite audiobooks, Moon - The Dragon Prince. This epic adventure combines a compelling storyline with superb narration. Next, we delve into the archives of These Are Your Stories for a special tale that will leave speechless. A seemingly ordinary encounter on a beach turns into an extraordinary experience that will challenge your beliefs and have your jaws dropping. For our featured stories, we turn to the pages of the classic pulp magazines. I'm a big fan of alien invasion adventures, and this one is not like anything you've heard before. And to close the show, we have a short but powerful piece of pulp fiction titled Resurrection. This captivating story explores the idea of reincarnation before the scientific understanding of DNA. So press that play button and Enjoy the show. Featured Story - Martian V.F.W. Our featured story comes from the 1950s pulp mag scene. It was written G.L. Vandenburg. He was one of those writers who would flourish during the golden age of science fiction. In this story we look at one possible way the world could be invaded, but it is not what you think. It is titled Martian V.F.W. and was first published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories in May of 1959. There's nothing like a parade, I always say. Of course, I'm a Martian. Stories Include - Murder Sounds An Alarm, Moon - The Dragon Prince (An audiobook review), Encounter By The Sea, Martian VFW, and Resurrection Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we bring back a popular segment of These Are Your Stories. It features a collection of Bigfoot tales that left a lasting impression on me, and you the listeners. It aired on episode #418 back in January of 2020. Also, We have a review of an exclusive Audible audiobook titled Trapdoor. This one came as a complete surprise to me and I can't wait to share it with you. To end their show I discovered a lost episode of the classic OTR series Dimension X and will play that for you. So, if you're ready to embark on a captivating journey filled with mystery, and a touch of the supernatural, then press that play button. Featured Story - The Lost Race I found our featured story in an archive of OTR science fiction stories on fearedplanet.com. I thought I had heard all of the surviving episodes of Dimension X, but I was wrong. This one had been hiding out there and I am so very glad to have found it. The story is a little bit about space sickness and a lot about the demise of a great race of aliens that just disappeared. It is titled The Lost Race and it first aired in May of 1950. Other Stories Include - Jules Buck’s Murder, Trapdoor - A Review, Catching Bigfoot, Susquatch In The Road, Bigfoot Took My Wallet, and The Lost Race Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we will bring you a captivating adaptation of the classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps. The story is set in 1935. It follows the misadventures of a Canadian civilian named Richard Hannay, who finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of spies while visiting London. As the story unfolds, Hannay stumbles upon a secret organization aiming to steal British military secrets. With his life on the line, he embarks on a treacherous mission to expose the culprits and prevent a potential catastrophe. This exciting adaptation stays true to the essence of the original movie while infusing it with style and suspense. The talented cast brings the characters to life, drawing us into the heart-pounding action and leaving us on the edge of our seats until the very end. So, press that play button for an adrenaline-fueled hour filled with twists, turns, and high-stakes espionage. Featured Story - The 39 Steps On Ron’s Amazing Stories we fill the whole hour with one story. It comes from the OTR series Lux Radio Theater. Our story today is an adaptation of the classic, The 39 Steps. It is a 1935 British spy thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is loosely based on the 1915 novel The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan. A Canadian civilian in London gets caught up in preventing an organization of spies from stealing British military secrets. This one comes from the fourth season of Lux Radio Theater and was broadcast in December of 1937. Program Notes - If you want to watch the film version of follow this link. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Welcome to Ron's Amazing Stories, where we bring you the best in classic radio dramas and true tales of the supernatural. On this week's episode, we have a special treat for fans of the Golden Age of Radio. We're featuring a classic episode of Gunsmoke, the beloved Western series that ran from 1952 to 1961. In this episode, titled The Soldier, Matt Dillon finds himself in a tense standoff with a soldier who's been unjustly accused of a crime. As tensions rise, Matt must find a way to defuse the situation before it's too late. This is a gripping tale of justice, honor, and the bonds of friendship. So saddle up and get ready for a thrilling ride back in time to the Wild West, where law and order are often hard to come by. Featured Story - The Soldier Our featured story comes from one of my favorite series of the golden age of radio, Gunsmoke. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. Our story today comes from the first season of the show episode #53. Matt unjustly puts a soldier in clink and that leads to trouble with his commanding officer. It is titled The Soldier and it first aired in April of 1953. Other Stories Include - Snap Judgment, The Downloaded, Silas and Katheryn Greenly’s UFO, The Soldier, The Experiment, and Sentry Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we review an audiobook that is exciting, the most original story Ron has heard in years, and at times is downright funny! Then we have a special These Are Your Stories. They are a collection of ghost tales that all have the common thread of fire. You will learn a few things from these creepy experiences. Our featured story is a detective drama from the OTR series Richard Diamond Private Detective. In this one Diamond has to solve Mr. Walker’s Problem. So why wait, press that play button and let's get to the show. Featured Story - Mr. Walker’s Problem Our featured story comes from the old time radio series, Richard Diamond Private Detective. In this episode Diamond is hired by a plumber for reasons that Mr. Walker won’t really won’t get into. Diamond takes the case, and the next thing that happens is murder. It is titled Mr. Walker’s Problem and it first aired on April 28, 1952. Other Stories Include - The Fortune Teller, Ghost Hand, The Big Thicket Ghost Light, This Light I Can’t Explain, and Mr. Walker’s Problem. Show Links: Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories the theme is the train. We begin with a review of the audiobook Orphan Train Rider. This is a bit of American history that may surprise you. Then we hear an epic ghost story from a listener in South Carolina. Band mates watch as a ghost train passes by. We end with award winning actor Rex Harrison starring in a OTR classic called Night Train, which is a WWII spy thriller. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Night Train Our featured story comes from the OTR series Academy Award Theater. It is titled Night Train and stars award winning actor Rex Harrison. It is a suspenseful WWII spy thriller - After Germany invades Czechoslovakia, the German and the British intelligence services try to capture Czech scientist Dr. Axel Bomasch, the inventor of a new type of armor-plating. This episode first aired on November, 13, 1946. Other Stories Include - Signal Block, Orphan Train Rider - Review, The Royal Palm Derailed, and Night Train Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories we present a tale that should shock you. Brave New World was written by English author Aldous Huxley in 1931. It took the world by storm, but not everyone was happy about it. In fact, it is one of the most banned novels on record. The story is set in a dystopian future where society is controlled by a totalitarian government. People are born in test tubes and conditioned from birth to be happy and obedient. There is no freedom, no individuality, and no dissent. The protagonist of the story is a young man named John who is born outside of the system. He is raised in the countryside and learns about the true nature of the world. When he is brought to the city, he is shocked by what he sees. He cannot believe that people would give up their freedom for a life of comfort and conformity. John's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of totalitarianism. It is a warning about what can happen when we allow the government to control too much of our lives. A Brave New World is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that is still relevant today. It is a story that everyone should hear, even if it makes them uncomfortable. Featured Story - Brave New World Our featured story was first published by Chatto & Windus in August of 1932. It is a novel by English author Aldous Huxley. What we will hear is the radio adaptation done by CBS Radio Workshop. The author himself does the narration and the quality of the recording is amazing! It is titled Brave New World and it first aired on January 27, 1956. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Happy New Year to all and I hope that your holiday season is blessed. There is a lot going on behind the scenes at Ron’s Amazing Stories. However, none of it has to do with the show. This week I’m taking a break from podcasting to focus on family and friends. It is my hope that you are able to do the same. I will return next week with all new stuff. Happy 2024! On the radio side this week you will hear the annual retelling of the classic It’s A Wonderful Life Starring Jimmy Stewart. If you have never heard this story or want to be refreshed you can tune in this Thursday at 10:00 pm or Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Social Links: Contact Links:
On this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, Ron will be reviewing the audiobook Killing Floor by Lee Child. This is the first book in the Jack Reacher series of novels. After the review, Ron will be sharing a listener story from Thailand about a moldy green woman. The featured story for this episode comes from the pages of the 1950's pulp magazine Orbit. It tells the story of a reporter who has an encounter with a traveler in time. This is sure to be an amazing episode, so press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - A Traveler In Time Our featured story was written by August Derleth who was a writer and the first publisher of the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. So, I’ll bet you are thinking that you are in for a horror story. Our story today follows more of a HG Wells feel than H.P. Lovecraft's horror. It tells the story of a reporter and his encounter with time travel. It is a strange story, full of twists and turns. It is titled A Traveler In Time and first appeared in the pulp magazine Orbit in 1953. “YOU CAN'T ALWAYS ESCAPE EVILS BY RUNNING AWAY FROM THEM...BUT IT MAY HELP!” Other Stories Include - Egyptian Banknotes, Review - Killing Floor, The Moldy Green Woman, and A Traveler In Time Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have an odd set of stories from different genres. Ron reviews an audiobook from Zane Grey titled Riders of the Purple Sage (a classic western). Then we head to space for a science fiction adventure from the pages of the 1960s pulp mags. The story is titled Flamedown and is exciting! We end the show with our featured story from the OTR classic series Escape. In this one, one man’s greed leads to murder and in the end justice. It is titled The Heart Of Kali. So pres that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Heart Of Kali Our featured story comes from the OTR series Escape. Escape brings together everything that was good about old-time radio. The title itself almost sums up the very essence of what radio drama is all about. It was truly one of the best anthology series of the golden age of radio. Our story today is special in another way. All good things do come to end, eventually, and such was true of Escape. This story was the very last episode to air. It happened on September 5, 1954. It tells the story of a man whose passion gets the best of him, and as the saying goes, what goes around comes around. It is titled The Heart Of Kali. Other Stories Include - Man In The Back Seat, Review - Riders Of The Purple Sage, Flame Down, and The Heart Of Kali Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we are telling the story of Elizabeth The Doll. Joining me are Emma Lynn Dowd and Sylvia Shults. Two of the most amazing people I have ever met. The doll came into my family's life in 2005 and caused nothing but trouble. In the end I sent the creature to Emma in Florida to figure it out. Emma did solve part of the puzzle but not without experiencing troubles of her own. There are many twists and turns to be had - Bad dreams, whoaful luck, broken bones, and disembodied voices. What started as a new doll for a collection has ended up with more questions than answers. On the show this week Slyvia, Emma and I will give you at least a few of those answers. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , About Emma Lynn Dowd: From an early age, Emma has loved her art. Over the years she has used various mediums, but none was more profound than photography. She finds inspiration wherever she goes because she keeps her eyes open for things that will make the perfect photo. Emma lives in the great state of Florida, and is our radio producer. She has been putting the podcast out on the radio for the last 6+ years! She has led a fascinating life as an entertainer, ghost hunter, docent, youtuber, entrepreneur and even rock and roll photographer. You can find out more by visiting her website. Emma’s Links: , and to find everything Emma head to URL Links from the Show: - Podcast that we did about haunted dolls. - Second show about haunted dolls. - David story about his doll. - A short video starring Elizabeth The Doll - Home of Elizabeth The Doll now. - Elizabeth The Doll. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Ron's Amazing Stories is a captivating podcast that combines the love for audiobooks, storytelling, and listener submissions. In this episode, Ron shares his passion for mystery fiction, recommends a thrilling science fiction audiobook, and features listener-submitted adventure stories. One of the highlights of the episode is Ron’s recommendation of The Downloaded by Robert J. Sawyer. Set in the year 2059, this science fiction audiobook takes listeners on a journey where survivors of a global cataclysm face the imminent threat of an asteroid collision. Ronald's enthusiasm for this book is evident as he describes the immersive experience created by the narration and the innovative use of Dolby Atmos technology. The podcast also showcases the power of storytelling through listener submissions. Ron shares a chilling tale of a doppelganger encounter, which was submitted by a dedicated listener. This segment allows the audience to become active participants in the podcast, fostering a sense of community and engagement. Featured Story - Cold Equations Our featured story is a fascinating bit of science fiction. If you are familiar with the first space flights of the 1950’s you know just how important fuel conservation was. You were allowed so many burn-cycles before the mission was a failure. But what if the mission only allowed for failure? What if there was only enough fuel for one outcome and hundreds of lives depended on it? That is the premise of the tale Cold Equations. It first aired on X-Minus One in August of 1955. Other Stories Include - Blood On My Hands, Review - The Downloaded, Why are you just standing there, That’s My Name, Cold Equations, and Johnny Is It True - Santiago Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Happy thanksgiving to all and I hope that your holiday season is blessed. There is a lot going on behind the scenes at Ron’s Amazing Stories. However, none of it has to do with the show. This week I'm taking a break from podcasting to focus on family and friends. It is my hope that you are able to do the same. I will return next week with all new stuff. On the radio side we will have a replay from our Thanksgiving show in 2019. In this one Sylvia Shults psychs us out with some crazy ghost stories. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . To find the station closest to you click this Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it on the show if I can. Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we extend The Month Of Spooky 2023 yet another week. My crack staff has found another behind the scenes horror story from the OTR series Lights Out. This time Arch Oboler begs the question: What happens when a coffin salesman comes to the recording studio during a broadcast of the show? You won’t believe the answer! I am pretty sure you have never heard one like this before. Also on the show, we review the audiobook 50 Real Ghost Stories Of First Responders, and we have a new edition of These Are Your Stories. Featured Story - The Coffin In Studio B Our creepy story for today is called The Coffin In Studio B and as you might have guessed comes from Arch Olober and the series Light’s Out. I had never heard this before. It is another behind the scenes look at the show with some extreme horror thrown in for good measure. Oboler and company face a coffin salesman in a recording studio. Sounds crazy? Well, which would you pick, gold or silver handles for your mahogany casket? This amazing story first aired on July 7, 1946. Other Stories Include - The Door With No Number, Review - 50 Real Ghost Stories of First Responders, A Cleaning Horror, Reflections Of Me, The Swamp Orb, and The Coffin In Studio B. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we're back with more from the great mind of Arch Oboler. This week a man murders his buddy for money. However, he soon realizes that he made a big mistake and has to flee. The story takes a wild turn when he ends up on the high seas where he encounters the ghost. We also review another creepy audiobook, and we have a themed segment of These Are Your Stories. There are three of them, and they involve the infamous time-slip. So sit back, relax, and press that play button! Featured Story - Money, Money, Money Our featured story once again comes from the old time radio series Light’s Out. Arch Oboler was the master of the short, and was able to tell a complete story in just 30 minutes. It has suspense, action, creepy ghosts and even gold fever. Also, it has some of the best sound effects of the series. It is titled Money, Money, Money and first aired on August 5, 1938. Other Stories Include - The Red Wristband, Review - 101 True Scary Stories, Dying Twice, It’s midnight, already?, I Saved His Face, and Money Money Money Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
More scary stuff on the show this week as we continue The Month Of Spooky 2023. We have another Lights Out story from Arch Oboler. This time it is a traditional ghost story. A family rents an old mansion for two months for only a hundred dollars. That should send up red flags! To say this one a freaky adventure is an understatement. Also on the show we have more of your stories including another installment of These Are Your Stories - Special Edition. Featured Story - The Organ Our featured story comes from Arch Olober and his old time radio series Lights Out. A family rents a ghostly old Victorian mansion from Service Supreme for two months. The cost is only 100 hundred dollars. Cheap even in the 1930s. But what will be the real cost? And what does the Oboler sense of horror have in store for us? You won’t believe the result. It is titled simply, Organ, and it first aired on May 12, 1937. Other Stories Include - Monsters Under My Bed, It Sounded Like A Puppy, The Flames Of Ghosts, The Organ, and Ghost In Cascadia State Park Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
The Spooky continues this week with a story about Arch Oboler and his battle with writer’s block. How scary can that be? Oboler was the man that came with a warning, these stories are not for the timid soul. Ron reviews the audiobook Ghosts, Goblins, Murder, & Madness. This anthology of stories has some of the most frightening tales you'll ever hear. We will continue the scary stuff with a collection of your stories guaranteed to send chills down your spine. Also, on the podcast 12 year-old Rhonda Elliott from San Antonio shares her own Halloween story in a work of fiction titled, Out Of Gas. So why not press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Author And The Things Our featured story ties in with last week. On that podcast () we looked at the copywriter’s of Lights Out. This time we head into the very mind that created the show and what happens to him. Arch Oboler not only produced and directed the radio plays, but he wrote them as well. In fact he wrote (or maybe a better word is experienced) the story you’ll hear. It’s a tale of writer's block turned into horror and first aired on September 9, 1943. Other Stories Include - Out Of Gas, Ghosts Goblins Murder & Madness - A Review, The White Cat’s Bones, My Beloved Black Cat, Author And The Thing, and A Ghoul’s Accountant Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
The Month Of Spooky 2023 continues with more amazing stories. The first comes from Oliver Robertson who is a ghost hunter from New York. His team investigates The William Floyd Estate and what they encounter isn’t human. Our featured story is from Arch Oboler and Lights Out. This time we visit his world and folks in the script department. Next, in a special edition of These Are Your Stories, Mary got together with me on the phone to tell the tale, The Thing At The Bottom Of The Stairs. We end the show with, Johnny Is It True - Your Stories II. A collection of quick stories. So press that play Button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Murder In The Script Department Our featured story is titled Murder In The Script Department. It comes from the demented mind of Arch Oboler and his OTR horror series Lights Out. It should make you wonder what life was really like in the script department at Light’s Out. Was Oboler a true master of the macabre? Were his stories based on real events? This one might make you think they were. It first aired on May 5, 1943. Other Stories Include - It’s Halloween, Classic Tales of Ghosts, The William Floyd Estate, Murder In The Script Department, The Thing At The Bottom Of The Stairs, and Johnny Is It True - Your Stories II Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
The Month Of Spooky 2023 continues with a special story from Curtis Henry. He encounters what can only be described as BigFoot. The problem is that Curtis is not from the states. This is a special story and one of the most frightening sasquatch adventures we have ever had on the show. Also, we revisit a series of These Are Your Stories from October of 2019. We have a haunted lighthouse, The Ghost Bride of Haynesville Road, and more! Finally, our featured story has been rated one of the creepiest of the golden age of radio. It is titled We Dug It Up and it reminds us that it just might be better to leave things underground. Featured Story - Our featured story is unique, creepy and comes from one of the superstars of old time radio Arch Oboler. The series Lights Out was created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Oboler. He took the series to new heights and made some of the creepiest and scariest tales to ever be told on radio. Including the infamous classic Chicken Heart. You can listen that one on episode . What we have is titled We Dug It Up and it reminds us that it just might be better to leave things underground. It first appeared on Lights Out, February 9, 1943 Other Stories Include - The Hag, True Ghost Stories and Eerie Legends - Review, The Netherlands Bigfoot, We Dug It Up, The Seguin Island Horror, Ghost Bride of Haynesville Road, and The Wall Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This is the first podcast of The Month Of Spooky 2023. On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a tale from Rose about an old man hanging out on her porch. Then we head to Captain Doubloon’s Castle for an OTR classic tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater. This is an extended story that should have you squirming like a worm. I am excited about the month and I think it is time to press that play button and enjoy. Featured Story - The Horror of Dead Lake Our featured story for this time is the stuff of nightmares. Sometimes science gives us amazing breakthroughs. However, sometimes they produce monsters. The story is titled The Horror Of Dead Lake. It comes from the third season of CBS Radio Mystery Theater and it has been suggested to be the most horrific of all of them. Upon hearing of their inheritance, Claude and Polly Baxter are thrilled to be the proud new owners of Captain Doubloon’s Castle and its mysterious lake. Is it a find or folly? This one first aired on CBS radio on February 9, 1976. Other Stories Include - Murder In The Tomb, Our First Halloween, and The Horror of Dead Lake Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories Sylvia Shults joins us to share a story, and helps us review the audiobook Fractured Spirits (that she wrote!). She will also tell us all about her newest book, Gone On Vacation: Haunted Zoos, Museums, and Amusement Parks. Also we have a listener story from Germany that is nothing short of amazing. Then we end the show with a creepy story from the OTR series Inner Sanctum. It is titled The Listener. A woman faces the ghost of her dead husband. Now that you know what’s in store, press that play button. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Featured Story - The Listener Our featured story comes from the horror series Inner Sanctum. They had tales of mystery, terror, suspense, and of course the tongue-in-cheek introductions. The writing was fantastic and always brought chills with every broadcast. Our story is about a woman who faces the ghost of her dead husband that she may or may not have had a hand in his demise. It is titled The Listener and it first aired on July 20, 1950. Other Stories Include - Horse Stable Murder, Audiobook Review - Fractured Spirits, Das Wohnzimmer, The 1880 Brown Train, and The Listener. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a collection of your stories with the loose theme of the Skinwalker. There are five of them, all sent in by you for you. We review the audiobook Murder by Other Means which is book two of The Dispatcher. Our featured story comes from the OTR series Dark Fantasy. It is a creepy one with a few twists and turns, and there might even be a volcano. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Thing From The Sea Our featured story comes from the old time radio archives of Dark Fantasy. This was a series dedicated to dealings with the unknown. It originated from radio station WKY, Oklahoma City, and it was written by Scott Bishop. Our story today is one of those. It is titled The Thing From The Sea. A newspaper reports on cinema star Philip Haywood vanishing from his private yacht. Where did he go? This one first aired in November of 1941. Other Stories Include - Snake Bite At The X-Bar Ranch, Murder by Other Means, The Incidents, The Black Dog, On Their Back Legs, The Coyote, The Wiggler, and The Thing From The Sea Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we are going to have some fun with science! I will review the audiobook A Grown-Up Guide to Planet Earth. Then it is Bigfoot week. We have three stories from you that are all about the big guy. We end the show with a story from the 1950s pulp magazine scene titled Invasion. If you were to judge this story by the title you might think that this is your typical alien conquering story. That is not what we have. This is a fresh look at an old story. So, press that play button to enjoy the show. Featured Story - Invasion Our featured story comes from the pages of Super-Science Fiction October edition 1958. For generations they had wandered about the universe looking for a planet on which to settle. And now at long last they seemed to have found a suitable home. But who owns this planet and what will it take to invade it? The story is titled Invasion and it was written by Arthur Bertram Chandler. It is expertly read for us by Dan Gurzynski. Other Stories Include - Rocky Stebbin’s Alibi, A Grown-Up Guide to Planet Earth, Catching Bigfoot, Susquatch In The Road, Bigfoot Took My Wallet, and Invasion. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we review the halloween audiobook, A Night In The Lonesome October. Then we will hear three new listener stories on These Are Your Stories. Our featured story is about a man and his bid to steal a whole planet! And we will end the show with the story about World War II super spy Juan Garcia. So if that sounds amazing press that play button. Featured Story - The Man Who Stole A Planet Our featured story for this week comes from the series Quiet Please. This is one of the more strange stories I have heard from the show. A man collects bodies in his freezer, but he is not a serial killer, or an evil man. Or is he? It is titled The Man Who Stole A Planet and it first aired on July 26, 1948. Program Note: Our story today was in pretty sad shape. I have wanted it on the show in the past, but lacked the skill to restore it. However, I took another go at it and this is what I came up with. While far from perfect it can be followed. I highly recommend that you listen to it with headphones. Other Stories Include - Three Scarlet Letters, A Night in the Lonesome October, The shaking, My Mother Sees Dead People, The Night Of The Bagman, The Man Who Stole A Planet, and Not So Important Times In History - Juan Garcia. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have a review of a brand new audiobook featuring that web crawling hero, Spiderman. Then we have a few stories sent in by you for you! We follow that with more stories from you in a special edition of Johnny Is It True. We end the show with a science fiction story from The Mysterious Traveler. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Planet Zevius Our featured story for this week is a true classic 1950’s style science fiction story. It comes from the OTR series The Mysterious Traveler. It was not known for science fiction, in fact it mostly played fantasy, straight crime dramas, mysteries and suspense. It was written and directed by Robert Arthur and David Kogan, and it began on the Mutual Broadcasting System in December of 1943. Our story is called The Planet Zevius. A ship is on a mission to explore the universe and the result is not what you might expect. It first aired on May 13,1950. Other Stories Include - Announcer’s Delight, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, Fishing For UFOs, Cool Closet, Johnny Is It True - True Stories, and The Planet Zevius Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have a full hour dedicated to one story. We will play Shadow Of A Doubt starring Cary Grant. So, Press that play button and enjoy the show! Featured Story - Shadow Of A Doubt Our featured story for this week comes from the OTR series The Screen Directors Playhouse. We will play the full hour radio adaption of Shadow of a Doubt. It’s a 1943 psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and originally starred Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten. Our radio version follows the same plot, but stars the great actor Cary Grant playing the leading role. Is he a serial killer? This one has more twists and turns than I could count. It first aired on November 9, 1950. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we break from the normal format just a bit. I was going through the archives and found a short I did a while back. I read through it and decided that it was pretty good and that it needed to make a return. It is from A Moment In Time Series I did in January of 2019. It takes you through four stories from a four month period during the year 1944. Also, on the show today we will play a classic western from the old time radio series GunSmoke. Featured Story - Joe Phy Our featured story comes from the OTR series Gunsmoke. The story we will play today comes from the third season of the series. Dillion goes to find a gunman in a town in which the sheriff is not what he seems. It is titled Joe Phy and first aired on August 9, 1954. Other Stories Include - Carnival Caper, Review - Dead Ringer, A Moment In Time - 1944, and Joe Phy Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we get back to the good stuff with all new content. We are going to review a brand new audiobook from the Star Trek Series: Strange New Worlds. Next up we have two listener stories from you, for you. Both follow the theme of unexplainable voices. Our featured story comes from the OTR series X-Minus One. It is a tale titled Jaywalker but it should have been titled, Things Not To Do With A Spaceship. I want to again thank everyone that sent me notes of encouragement and prayers for my mom. The surgery went well and she is rehab to start the recovery. I have told her about your support and it has meant a lot to her that you care. My sincere thanks to all of you. - Ron Featured Story - Jaywalker Our featured story is simply called, Jaywalker. We all know that a jaywalker is someone who walks across a street at a place where it is not allowed or without taking care to avoid the traffic. How does this relate to our story today? It takes jaywalking to a whole new level. What if space travel had a problem with jaywalkers? And what form would that take? The story first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction, the December issue, 1950. The tag for this one was, CAUTION HAVE YOU PASSED YOUR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION? Avoiding It May Cost Your Life! What we will hear is from the OTR series X-Minus One and it uses the same title. It first aired on NBC on April 17, 1956. Other Stories Include - Chicago To Denver, The High Country, The Ordeal At K’s House, But My Aunt’s Not Home, and Jaywalker Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This week my mother fell and broke her hip. I have been at the hospital and taking care of things that go along with that. Because of this there will not be a podcast this week. I hope to get back to work next week once I get her post surgery rehab all set-up and her settled in. Those of you that listen on the radio will get a replay. Thank you for all of the support that you have given. I have passed along all of the well wishes that I have received. This Week’s Podcast: On the radio this week I selected to replay #200 of the show. It first aired on May 15th, 2015. This was a special episode where we celebrated the 200th edition of Ron's Amazing Stories. We had two creepy tales from the pen of Edgar Allan Poe, and a wonderful visit from Podcast Guru and friend to the program Mr. Jim Harold. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . You can check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it on the show if I can. Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have quite the collection of stuff today. We have a new Q&A with Ron. We review the audiobook Wool, which is the inspiration for the Apple TV + series Silo. Listener Tonya tells us about a haunted antique store. Our featured story tries to stop an alien invasion. Then we will end the show with Not So Important Times In History - David Hosack’s Vision. So grab a drink and press that play button. Featured Story - The Rocket And The Skull Our featured story comes from the OTR radio series 2000 Plus that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1950 to 1952. Sherman Dryer scripted and produced the series with main cast members Lon Clark, Henry Norell, Bill Keene, and Bryna Raeburn. The story that we will hear today is titled The Rocket And The Skull. Has the earth already been invaded by martians and if so, what is their plan now? This one first aired on October 10, 1950. Other Stories Include - The Missing Ruby, Wool - The Silo Saga, Q&A with Ron, The Haunting at Antique Mall, The Rocket And The Skull, and Not So Important Time In History - David Hosack. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
This is #600 of Ron’s Amazing Stories. This time around I am going to just take it all in and say, man have I really done 600 podcasts. I think back to episode one of the show. It was not very good, and I didn’t have any idea of what I was doing or where it was all going to lead. But, here we are today and I have to say that I am happy with where it has all gone. There are so many people to thank that I won’t even try. Over the next few shows I hope to do that by bringing some of those folks back. Well see how that goes. So what are we going to do on this show? We have an audiobook review of an audible original, three brand new stories sent in by you for you, a creepy tale suggested and read to us by James, and our featured story looks at the end of the world from a robot’s point of view. We also have a special edition of Johnny Is It True 600th show edition. So, press that play button and enjoy the show. Happy 600th! Featured Story - The Ultimate Experiment Our featured story is one that we have had on the show before, but it remains a favorite. It is a fact that we all have a mortality date. But what about the human race? I think that it is pretty clear we humans have an expiration date as well. The question should be, what will we leave behind? Our story explores that idea and gives one plausible answer. It is titled The Ultimate Experiment written by Thornton Deky. It first appeared in Comet Magazine in July of 1941. No living soul breathed upon the earth. Only robots, carrying on the last great order. Stories Include - Diamond Smugglers, The Dispatcher, Annie It's Not Making Any Noise, Did you see that?, The Whitney Restaurant, The Ultimate Experiment, Johnny, is it True - The 600th Epsiode, and An Incident On Route 12 Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have Journey To The Center Of The Earth week. I'm going to tell you all about the original work. We have a listener story inspired by the tale, and then we listen to a 70’s radio adaptation of the Jules Vern classic. So grab a favorite beverage, press that play button, and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Journey To The Center Of The Earth Our featured story comes from The General Mills Radio Adventure Theater. It premiered on the CBS Radio Network in 1977 with Himan Brown as producer and director. They took classic adventure stories and turned them into radio dramas. Some of the titles they presented were The Last Of The Mohicans, King Soloman’s Mines, The Red Badge Of Courage, and many others. One of the most popular stories was Journey To The Center Of The Earth. The question is could they mash that story down into less than 40 minutes? Well, today we are going to find out. It first aired on CBS radio on March 24, 1977. Other Stories Include - The Broken Wheel, Review - The Journey To The Center Of The Earth, The Cave Of The Winds, and Journey To The Center Of The Earth Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Happy Independence Week to you! Not big news, but since the 4th fell on a Tuesday this year I decided to take the week off from podcasting and enjoy the day. It is my hope that you and your families had a blessed 4th. Ron’s Amazing Stories will return next week with more amazing stories for you. Happy Birthday America. For those of you that listen on the radio there will be a reply from a past show. In anticipation of the 600th episode of the podcast coming up real soon I will be playing the 500th episode on the radio this week. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at , download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have a theme. It is being shanghaied. Webster’s dictionary defines it as; to put aboard a ship by force often with the help of liquor or a drug. In our case we have both those. On These Are Your Stories we have two of them; a UFO encounter and a good old fashioned haunting. As an added bonus we have a brand new Johnny Is It True shanghaied edition. It should be pretty fun, unless you're the one being crimped. What is crimped? Press that play button and find out. Featured Story - Shanghaied Our featured story comes from the OTR science fiction series X-Minus One, and is titled Shanghaied. Shanghaiing was popular in the late 1800s. Criminals would use trickery, intimidation, or violence to enlist sailors. Once a sailor signed on board a vessel, (coerced or forged) it was illegal for him to leave the ship before the voyage's end. As you might guess our story is of another time and place. This science fiction tale tells us what the practice might be like in the distant future. The show is titled Shanghaied and first aired on September 10, 1955. Other Stories Include - No Leg To Stand On, [Review] Fear the Sky - The Fear Saga, Book 1, The Lights on Mount Charleston, The Old Chair, Shanghaied, and Johnny Is It True - Shanghaied Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we will play an episode of The Screen Directors Playhouse. The story deals with a dark time in our history. It was after WWII and trials that took place at Nuremberg. Not all of the war criminals were tried during that time. A few escaped and had to be tracked down. Our story is about one of those and the Nazi hunter assigned to find him. It is titled, Rogues Regiment and stars the award winning actor Dick Powel. This one has a 1950’s film noir feel to it. It first aired on May 17, 1951. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a full show for you. We review the audio book Stories of the Golden West, Then we have a creepy ghost encounter from Rod in Illinois. We end the podcast by heading to the early 1800’s and traveling with the Lewis and Clark expedition. I had a lot of fun putting this one together so why not press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Mr Jefferson’s Dream Our featured story comes from the radio mini-series Horizons West. This was a thirteen-installment docudrama which traced the movements of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition from 1803 to 1806. While there was a lot of imbuement to the stories. For the most part they were historically accurate. What you will hear is episode 1 titled Mr. Jefferson’s Dream. This first aired in November of 1965. Program note: If you are interested in hearing the complete series of follow this link and you will be able to listen to all 13 episodes. Other Stories Include - License For Murder, Review - Stories of the Golden West, Will You Play With me, and Horizon’s West - Mr. Jefferson’s Dream. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we review an amazing Antman audiobook from Marvel Comics. Two things make this a great listen. The story and the narrator. Next up we have two ghost tales from Ross (A screaming ghost and The Blue Boy). We end the show today with a science fiction story read for us by Ben. It comes from the 1940’s pulp mags and it is an amazing story about a pirate asteroid and the marooned patrol officers sent to take down their leader. All you have to do now is press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Monster Maker Our featured story comes from the pulp magazines. I was sent an email by Ben Tucker, who lives in Santa Monica, CA. He wrote that he had a story that he would like to read. The problem was that it was written by Ray Bradbury and as you might guess most of his stuff is copyrighted or trademarked. So, I got on the google machine and began my quest on The Monster Maker by Ray Bradbury. I was pleased to find that it first appeared in Planet Stories' Spring edition of 1944. That means that it is in public domain and can be used on the show. This is a great story and I know that you are going to enjoy it. "Get Gunther," the official orders read. It was to laugh! For Click and Irish were marooned on the pirate's asteroid—their only weapons a single gun and a news-reel camera. Other Stories Include - The Gas Station Shooting, Review - The Heroes' Journey, The Shadow Screamer, The Boy Blue, and The Monster Maker Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Program Notes: For anyone wanting to know more on the ghosts of follow this link. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we are going to take a close look at the old time radio series The Columbia Workshop. This was a unique show that was one of the pioneers of modern radio. We have a bigfoot story from a listener in Buffalo, New York. It takes place in the area of Washington state I am very familiar with, The Pacific Crest Trail. The show begins with a review of the audiobook Selected Stories of Harry Bates. Who was he? Press that play button and find out. Featured Story - Columbia Workshop July, 1936 Our featured story this week isn't a story at all. It was an experiment by CBS that began in July of 1936. Radio was still a very new thing and early pioneers wanted to find out what the boundaries were of this new medium. It was called The Columbia Workshop. I found the very first episode of the show and cleaned it up as best I could. This one tells two stories while showing what radio sound could do. I hope you like it. My suggestion to you is this: As you listen, imagine yourself listening to an old tube radio, on the porch, on a warm night on July 18, 1936. Other Stories Include - The Principle Murder, The Day the Earth Stood Still And Selected Stories of Harry Bates, Bigfoot Calling Bigfoot, A Comedy of Danger, and The Finger of God Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories the theme is the canine. We will begin the show with a review of the audiobook Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal. Then we tell Jeremy's strange story that takes place in the deserts of New Mexico. Our featured story comes from the Canadian Mounted Police, and we end the show with a brand new Johnny Is It True - Werewolf Edition. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Pack-Rat Nest Our featured story for this week is all about a dog. It comes from the classic OTR series Challenge Of The Yukon. Sergeant William Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his lead sled dog, Yukon King, fight evildoers in the Northern wilderness during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. These stories are well told and the quality of the sound is phenomenal. Our tale is titled The Pack-Rat Nest and might just be the most complete crime story I have heard from old time radio. It first aired on May 13, 1952. Other Stories Include - Murder At The Mountain Lodge, Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses, The Howl In The Desert, The Pack-Rat Nest, and Johnny Is It True - Werewolf Edition Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
Thunderstorms were the word of the day. We had a day full of them and it disrupted my plans for the show, but in the end my loss is your gain. The strikes caused a power disruption which temporarily shutdown my systems. In the end I decided it was better to leave them off and come up with a new plan for the show. I have been wanting to run today’s story for quite a while. The problem is that we have 60 minutes and the story was a bit longer than that. However, with some creative editing you will hear an amazing story! It is my hope that you enjoy this special edition of Ron’s Amazing Stories. Featured Story - Stairway To Heaven Our featured story is a radio adaptation of a 1946 film titled A Matter of Life and Death (AKA, Stairway To Heaven). I know what you are thinking. Was this the inspiration of the famous rock tune by Led Zeppelin? In a nutshell, no. WWII British Air Force pilot Peter Carter is on his way home from a bombing mission in a badly damaged aircraft. Before he bails out of the plane, into the ocean, he contacts June who is an Allied radio operator. With her, he shares what he believes to be his final moments on Earth. It is titled Stairway To Heaven and it first aired on The Screen Directors Playhouse on July 26, 1951. Program note: If you want to watch the 1946 film version of you can find it here on YouTube with advertisements. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories it is spider week. Now, before you go “EEK!” know that none of these little beasties are going to get you. We have three listener stories; Twins deal with a really big spider that only they can see, Josh is redeemed after his encounter, and six year old Paddy tells us about a spider’s day in the front yard. Also, on the show we debut a new OTR series Let George Do it. So press that play button and enjoy the show! Featured Story - The Spider And The Fly Our Featured story comes from an OTR series that I just recently became aware of, Let George Do It. It was a detective drama starring Bob Bailey as detective-for-hire George Valentine. Clients came to Valentine's office after reading a newspaper carrying his classified ad: Danger's my stock in trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me. The story for today loosely follows our spider theme. It is titled The Spider And The Fly and has a pretty solid twist at the end. What do you do when your neighbor appears to be a black widow? Well you let George handle it. This one first aired on October 9, 1950. Other Stories Include - Trial By Fire, A Grown-Up Guide to Planet Earth, That is one big Spider, My Redemption, Spider Has A Bad Day, The Spider And The Fly Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we are doing something that we have never done before. Ron has collected some questions and comments sent in by the listeners to respond to. Also, on the show we have one of Ron’s all time favorite stories, The Time Machine by HG Wells. What you will hear is an adaptation of that story, which is very different from HG’s vision. Is it any good? I guess you will have to press that play button and find out. Featured Story - The Time Machine Our featured story comes from the old time radio series Escape. As I mentioned at the top, The Time Machine is one of my all time favorites. More than 120 years have passed since its initial publication in 1895. Yet today it still can stand alone as one of the best time travel tales of all time and continues to engage readers and inspire fellow science fiction authors. But the question is how do you tell this story in a 30 minute format. Well that is what the folks did at Escape. However they took the story in a completely different direction, which is what you will hear right now. It is still titled The Time Machine and it first aired on May 9, 1948 which is exactly 74 years ago Other Stories Include - Shortwave Clue, Q&A With Ron, The Time Machine, and Old Shag Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have three ghost stories from you: A cast party is haunted, a child argues with a ghost, and smoking is bad for you. Our featured story today comes from the classic radio series Philo Vance. Vance comes up against a con man whose game is to trick his marks using a simple math trick. But has he moved up to murder? We will find out in the story The Mathematical Murder Case. It first aired on March 14, 1950. Featured Story - The Mathematical Murder Case Other Stories Include - Murder By Caliber, He Who Fights with Monsters - A review, The Lavatory Ghost, The Terrible Two, The Haunted Washroom, Our Amazing Stories - Peter Mark Roget, and The Mathematical Murder Case Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have volcanoes! All of the tales have em. We have two listener stories that at least mention volcanos: Gustavo encounters some strange creatures at one, and Roxanna dreams about them. [Volcanos?] That's right. In our featured story Tarzan has to save a village from a pending volcano while proving he is not guilty of murder. And, we review an audiobook that takes place in Yellowstone. Home to one of the largest volcanic areas in the world. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Volcano of the Sun Our featured story this week comes from the 1952 OTR series Tarzan - Lord Of The Jungle. The series aired on the Mutual-Don Lee West Coast Network and on CBS until 1953. It is titled The Volcano of the Sun and first aired on March 6, 1952. Tarzan is accused of murder and must prove his innocence to the tribal chief and his daughter. So please enjoy that famous Tarzan Yell. Other Stories Include - Southpaw Needle, Outland - Quantum Earth, The Volcano Encounter, Boy In The Closet, and The Volcano of the Sun Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we head to the planet Mercury with the IFP. Ancient astronomers had long suspected that Mercury always presented the same side to the sun, though they were ignorant to the fact that the little planet also had water and air. Complete silliness of course, but not in our story. I think you are going to love this one, and meeting the Mercurians. Featured Story - The Earthman's Burden Our featured story comes from the pages of the pulp magazines. Specifically, the June 1931 edition of Astounding Stories. It is titled The Earthman's Burden by R.F. Starzl. It tells of Danny Olear of the Interplanetary Flying Police (IFP). There is foul play on mercury until Danny gets after his man. It is read for us by William Hahn from Sidney, Australia. Other Stories Include - Study In Ornithology, The Egg and Other Stories by Andy Weir, and The Earthman’s Burden. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have a classic creepy tale titled Night Has a Thousand Eyes. This probably conjures up all kinds of ideas of what this story might be about. The real events however are much deeper than the title suggests. Also, on the show we have an extended These Are Your Stories. (A mysterious trumpet, Black Eyed Kids on Halloween, and a burning building.) It all starts off with a brand new Five Minute Mystery. So press that play and let’s get started. Featured Story - Night Has A Thousand Eyes Our featured story is a creepy tale about a phony stage mentalist who mysteriously acquires supernatural powers of precognition. Night Has a Thousand Eyes is a 1948 horror film directed by John Farrow and starring Edward G. Robinson. The screenplay was written by Barré Lyndon and is based on the novel of the same name by Cornell Woolrich. The production you will hear is an adaptation of the story on the Screen Directors Playhouse. It first aired on February 27, 1949. Other Stories Include - The Fine Art Of Murder, Big Damn Hero, Hollywood Roosevelt, BEK And Halloween, Under The Desk, and Night Has a Thousand Eyes Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories it is detective week. Even our listener’s story is from a real private investigator. We have a review of the audiobook The Maltese Falcon which is the story whose main character is none other than Sam Spade. Our featured story comes from the golden age of radio series Richard Diamond Private Detective. And, if that was not enough, how about a brand new Johnny Is it True detective fiction edition. So press that play button and enjoy. Featured Story - The Red Rose Our featured story this week is a detective drama. It comes from the classic OTR series Richard Diamond Private Detective and is one of our absolute favorites at Ron’s Amazing Stories. RDPD is probably one of best scripted radio series ever. All of the stories were written by the amazing Blake Edwards. Diamond has to stop a hitman who was hired by his client to kill his client! Confused? The tale is titled The Red Rose and it first aired on March 2, 1951. Other Stories Include - Death On A Train, The Maltese Falcon - A Review, We Were Only Doing Our Job, The Red Rose, and Johnny Is It True - Detective Stories Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we do have an amazing show. We have a review of an audiobook about The War Of The Worlds. Then we have three listener’s stories: A maid encounters a pushy ghost, a strange reflection at the beach, and a crazy blue orb encounters a little girl. We have a story from the 1940’s where a luncheon meets science fiction. We then end the show with a brief moment with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Featured Story - The Unseen Blushers Our featured story comes from Astonishing Stories Magazine. It takes a look at the 1940’s Pulp Fiction writer from a unique point of view. It is a science fiction story written by Alfred Bester, winner of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953. The story is titled The Unseen Blushers. It looks into the world of a fiction writer's social life and manages to tell a pretty good time travel story at the same time. It first appeared in the June 1942 issue of Astonishing Stories. Other Stories Include - Blood Brothers, War Of The Worlds - Review, A Cleaning Horror, Reflections Of Me, The Swamp Orb, The Unseen Blushers, and Our Amazing Stories - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a visit from the old west with Wyatt Earp. It comes from the OTR series The Hallmark Hall Of Fame and stars William Conrad as Wyatt. Then we have a special edition of These Are Your Stories from a small village in Ireland. We will end the show with another Not So Important Times In History dated September 22, 1773. The newspaper article that nearly caused a war. So, press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Wyatt Earp, Marshal Of Kansas Our featured story comes from the OTR series The Hallmark Hall Of Fame. It features almost the entire cast of Gunsmoke, which should not come as any surprise since Hallmark was part of the CBS family. It is a tale about the famous western lawman Wyatt Earp and It isn’t like anything you have seen or heard before. The real Wyatt Earp was a gambler, brothel owner and side street brawler. This version is a bit different from that, but maintains that mystic sense that he was a very tough man. The story is titled Wyatt Earp, Marshal Of Kansas and it first aired on CBS, December 12, 1954. Other Stories Include - Death Calls At Dinner, Another Fine Myth, Encounter By The Sea, Wyatt Earp - Marshal Of Kansas, Not So Important Times In History - September 22, 1773 Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we review the audiobook, The Space Race. Then we have a story about a noisy ghost who slams doors. Next up is a science fiction story titled The Man From Tomorrow. We end the show with a Johnny Is It True segment created by listener Kevin Bishop. A true collection of Rippleys Believe It Or not. So, press that play button and let’s get started. Featured Story - The Man From Tomorrow Our featured story comes from the OTR series Escape. An ex-pilot answers an ad for volunteers to take part in sensory deprivation experiments to create the enhanced human. Things go well, but not all is as it seems. Common sense gets buffed as well. The tale is titled The Man From Tomorrow and it first aired on August 23, 1953. Other Stories Include - Murder If you Please, The Space Race, Ghost Recon, The Man From Tomorrow, and Johnny is It True - Rippley’s Believe It Or Not Program Links - Link to the video for Fabrican can be found . Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have one about how to build your own robot and the consequences of doing so. It is titled How-2 and is quite fun. Also, on the show we have an international version of These Are Your Stories. Listener’s from the UK, Canada, and the Philippines tell us about some strange encounters with the paranormal. So if you want to hear all about it, press that play button. Featured Story - How-2 Our featured story is a robot tale with a twist. What if robots were not only sentient, but could also reproduce at will? Would the world have to look at them differently? The idea of this came to the mind of author Clifford D. Simak long before our AI robots questions of today. The story is titled How-2 and first appeared in the pages of Galaxy Magazine in November of 1954 and then again on X-minus one when they adapted Clifford’s story to radio. A man orders a robotic dog kit in the mail, and instead receives an android—one ready to serve in every capacity and equally ready to reproduce himself a thousand-fold. All his problems vanish - until the government sticks their bean-counting nose into it. It is titled How-2 and first aired on March 3, 1956. Other Stories Include - The Rocky Marino Case, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, The Nightclub Poltergeist, The Barefoot Ghost, The Handprints, and How-2. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a special episode of Ghost Stories With Sylvia. It has been a bit since we have had Sylvia on, but the wait was worth it! We will have an entire show dedicated to one of most celebrated true crime stories of centuries past, The Lizzie Borden Axe Murders. Was Lizzie guilty? Who were the players? Press that play button and find out. Also, this week we will be doing a video version of the show complete with a slide presentation. You will be able to watch this on the . It is my hope to do more of these types of presentations in the future. Featured Story - The Lizzie Borden Story Lizzie Borden was born July 19, 1860 in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Andrew Borden and was suspected of murdering her stepmother and father in August of 1892. Her arrest and trial became a national sensation in the United States. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories today we have three new ones from the listeners that go from Chupacabra to the West Lawn Pavilion. Then we hear a true story from the archives of Scotland Yard about murder and rage. We end the show with a brand new Not So Important Times In History which tells a story about the Detroit Police Department having a mishap that you won’t believe. So press that play button and enjoy! Next’s Week’s Podcast - Lizzie Borden Next week’s podcast is going to be a special extended show featuring our very own Sylvia Shults. Sylvia is going to be presenting the true crime story The Lizzie Borden Story. You won’t want to miss it. Also, if you listen to the show on our you will be able to follow along with both photos and slides. This is a first for the podcast and I can’t wait for you to see and hear it. Featured Story - Dr Ruxton Ax Murderer To warm us up for next week’s special podcast about Lizzy Borden I thought I would head to the series The Secrets Of Scotland Yard and play the true crime episode titled Dr Ruxton, Axe Killer. A well loved doctor is arrested for chopping up his wife and 20-year-old servant into 200 pieces of carnage. It first aired in the United States sometime in 1957. I will warn you that there are some very scary bits early in the story. Other Stories Include - Methodical To A Fault, We Are Legion - We Are Bob, The Goats Of Chupacabra, The Ghost Girl, West Lawn Pavilion, Dr Ruxton - Ax Murderer, and Not So Important Times In History - Detroit Cops Program Note: If you want to see the police video from the Not So Important Times In History segment you can find it on Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we are going to break a record. We have more individual segments in a single episode than ever before. We have What’s that you say, Audible, These Are Your stories (which includes three from you guys). Our featured story segment has a total of three science fiction short stories. Then we have a brand new Johnny Is It True - SciFi Fact Edition, some amazing OTR commercials, and we end the show by traveling to August 25, 1944 in A Moment In Time. This episode just might be a tour de force. So, press that play button and enjoy. Featured Story - Three Sci-Fi Stories Our featured stories are completely unrelated and come from various sources. But they do have some things in common. They are all short sci-fi and all come from the 1950’s pulp magazine scene. Say Hello for Me written by Frank W. Coggins. Experiment written by Fredric Brown. No Pets Allowed written by M. A. Cummings. All of these stories are read for us by Rosslyn Carlyle. We have had her stories many times on the podcast before and she is a regular performer at Librivox.org. If you want to hear more stories read by Rosslyn you can follow this to her full Librivox.Org catalog. There are a lot of them. Other Stories Include - The Blood Will Tell, Dragon Teeth, Interrupted Funeral, Luke’s Nurse, At Odds with the Desert, Say Hello for Me, Experiment, No Pets Allowed, Johnny Is It True - Science Fiction Facts, A Moment In Time - August 25, 1944, and Great OTR commercials Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a full show this week with stories for you and some about you. Our featured story is one of revenge and stars that monster about town Boris Karloff. Tyree tells about his encounter with a shadow appendage, and then we travel back to 1944 for a history lesson about The Codebreakers of WWII. Let's get it started with you pressing that play button. Enjoy! Featured Story - The Final Reckoning Our featured story comes from the master of horror and suspense, Borris Karloff. Did you know that for a very brief time he had his very own radio show? It was titled Creeps By Night. It was broadcast on the Blue Network in 1944. It provided Boris Karloff with his first full-time role on a radio program. The story you will hear today is titled The Final Reckoning and presents a tale of revenge being a dish best served cold. It first aired May 2, 1944. Other Stories Include - Remedy For Murder, Fairy Tale by Stephen King, It Just Hung There, The Final Reckoning, and Our Amazing Stories - The codebreakers of Bletchley Park Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a theme, and it is the western. Our audiobook review is on a novel by the great Louis L’Amour. Then we have two cowboy stories sent in by you guys followed by an episode of Gunsmoke titled Doc Holliday. So get your favorite beverage of choice, relax, and then press that play button. Featured Story - Doc Holliday Our featured story comes from the radio series Gunsmoke. It puts Doc Holliday against a Cattle Baron and his son with Marshall Dillion stuck in the middle. It is titled simply Doc Holliday and first aired on July 19, 1952. Other Stories Include - A Case Of Oversight, Mistakes Can Kill You, The Man In The Hat, The Kitchen Cowboy, and Doc Holiday Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a special show with all new content including a new segment. We have a classic science fiction story titled, I Like Martian Music. Brianna, Olivia, and Brenda share three creepy stories and they are all from Canada. Also, we tell the story of James Harrison who is known as, The Man With The Golden Arm. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - I Like Martian Music Our featured story comes from the pulp magazine Fantastic Universe September issue 1957. The story plays on the Ray Bradbury theme of The Martian Chronicles but with a twist. Earth has still been destroyed and is looking to find solace on Mars. But do they find the music too much for them? The tale is called, I Like Martian Music and was written by Charles E. Fritch. There have been a number of interesting theories advanced about life on Mars, but few have equalled Charles Fritch's intriguing picture of the world of Longtree and Channeljumper in its infinite variations, tonal and thematic. The Mars of these two is an old culture, old and finite. Other Stories Include - Wife In A Box, Bigfoot From Space, The Singularity Trap, The Man With The Golden Arm, I Like Martian Music, Please Don’t Take The Toy, The Child Speaks, and Don’t Open That Door. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
This is our first themed program of the Ron’s Amazing Stories podcast in 2023. Rest assured that there will be more to follow. Today we focus on Sherlock Holmes. We will be reviewing a modern day radio drama series from the XM radio producer, Jim French. Also, we will be following that up with the complete and original manuscript from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself and his story A case Of Identity. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - A Case Of Identity Our featured story was written by the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It focuses on a jilted lover, Miss Sutherland, who has been left at the altar by her fiancé when he mysteriously disappeared on their wedding day. Miss Sutherland approaches Sherlock Holmes to help find him, and he discovers that the truth is stranger than fiction. It is titled A Case Of Identity and was first published in a collection of short stories called The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in September of 1891. Other Stories Include - A Rose By Murder, and The Ripper Inheritance Program Note: David Clark read our featured story today. If you want to visit his website click this link. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have four brand new listener tales, and It’s all about the dog. Will Rogers once said, If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. I can’t say he is wrong. Also, we play a science fiction story from the series X-Minus One and we review Andy Weir's newest audiobook, Project Hail Mary. So press that play button and let’s get started. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Featured Story - Child’s Play Our featured story this week comes from the classic radio series X minus One. Have you ever thought, Man if there were only two of me I could get things done. Well, today we take a look at what that could be like. A milquetoast lawyer accidentally receives a package in the mail containing a cloning machine from the future, with which he sets about making a duplicate capable of turning his life around. But does it work? We will find out in the story Child’s Play. It first aired on X-Minus One on October 20, 1955. Other Stories Include - Rawlings Is Dead, Project Hail Mary, Ghost Dog Playing, The Dog Is In The Crate, Leia’s Visit, Garbage Can Puppy, and Child’s Play. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
Happy new year to you all. It has been quite the year for me and I think all of us. I am taking a break from podcasting this week to bring in 2023 proper. I needed a break and will come back next week with all new stuff. This coming year at Ron’s Amazing stories is going to see some changes. Two that I can tell you about is a new format to your stories and a brand new look to Ghost Stories With Sylvia. As always we will bring you amazing stories from the world of old time radio and I will continue to search the pulp magazines for lost gems. I want to thank you for supporting the show this last year. It is a privilege to bring you the podcast each week and here is to a brand new year of Ron’s Amazing Stories. Ron Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have some new stuff mixed with the old. We have three listener stories that are tied together in a pretty unique way. I think you are going to be amazed at just how synergistic your stories can be at times. Then we have a 50’s noir story that when published was way ahead of its time. All in all I think you are going to enjoy it. So press that play button and let’s get started. Program note: I am publishing the story a day early this week due to some inclement weather that is said to be coming in. I wanted to be safe rather than sorry. Featured Story - The Dark Mirror Our featured story comes from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse. After a murder, Lt. Stevenson questions the dead man's girlfriend. Sensing that she's keeping a secret, he confronts her at home, where he meets her identical twin sister. Both women appear exactly alike, sometimes even posing as each other. However, when a twin expert analyzes the sisters, he finds that one twin is normal, and the other is psychotic -- but which one? The story is titled The Dark Mirror, and it stars Olivia de Havilland playing the role of both sisters. It first aired March 31, 1950. Other Stories Include: The Collector’s Item, The Sleeping Dragon, I Am The Thing, I Am The Thing Too, Out Of Body At Grandma’s House, I jumped out of my Skin, and The Dark Mirror. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have some UFO encounters sent in by listeners Terrell, and Rosalina. Terrell has a strange visitor after seeing a UFO, and Rosa watches a UFO flyby while drinking a very expensive bottle of wine. Then we have a striking story from the pages of the pulp mags about the old spaceman who faces his own mortality. We end the show with a new look at Newton and his discovery of gravity. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Death of a Spaceman Our featured story for this time comes from Amazing Stories Magazine March of 1954. I wrestled with this one for quite a while before deciding whether to play it or not. The subject matter is a bit rough. It tells the story of the death of a spaceman from the point of view of that very spaceman. I found it deeply profound and entertaining. It is my hope that you do as well. It is titled Death of a Spaceman and was written by Walter M. Miller, Jr. It is read for us by Gregg Margarite. The manner in which a man has lived is often the key to the way he will die. Take old man Donegal, for example. Most of his adult life was spent in digging a hole through space to learn what was on the other side. Would he go out the same way? Stories Include - Blind Confession, Alien Encounters, The Night to be Feared, Big Balls of Light, Death of a Spaceman, and Château Lafite Rothschild Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have your stories which this time focus on the shadow man. Jason tells about a shadow standing at this bedroom door and Dewey’s shadow turns the power off. Then we have a tale that combines science, cool gadgets, and some espionage thrown in for flavor. This one truly is classic science fiction at its best. Also, on the show we review the audiobook SpecOps Expeditionary Force. So relax, press that play button and enjoy! Featured Story - Beyond Infinity Our featured story is a science fiction marvel. It comes from the classic radio series Dimension X. It is titled Beyond Infinity and tells us a story that is part espionage thriller and part science fiction drama. In a police state somewhere in Europe, a scientist invents a machine capable of shrinking objects to microscopic size, which he intends to use to help rebels smuggle weapons under the noses of government forces. This is one of the best stories that Dimension X ever did. It first aired on July 21, 1950. Other Stories Include - Too Early A Bird, SpecOps Expeditionary Force, 283 East Broadway, Electric Shadow, and Beyond Infinity Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a mixed bag. We open with three incredible ghost adventures - May tells us about her spirit guide, Wisp9988 has an experience with sleep paralysis and loves it, and Amanda tells about her blue grandpa. Our main tale comes from the 60’s pulp mags and tells us all about the FBI Superman who can’t be killed. This one was suggested by listener Doyle Riley. As an added bonus we have a short story titled Resurrection. So grab your favorite beverage and press that play button! Featured Story - Sight Gag Our featured story was suggested by Doyle Riley, a listener from Scottsdale, Arizona. Doyle said in his email that I was going to love this story. He was right. It is a strange tale of the life and times of the FBI Supermen. Intelligence is a great help in the evolution-by-survival—but intelligence without muscle is even less useful than muscle without brains. But it's so easy to forget that muscle—plain physical force—is important, too! The story is titled Sight Gag and was written by Larry M. Harris. It was first published in Analog Science Fact & Fiction Magazine in May of 1962. Other Stories Include - Marks Of Death, Columbus Day, Spirit Wolf, Fun With Sleep Paralysis, My GrandPa is Blue, Sight Gag, and Resurrection. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
Well It finally happened, a podcaster's worst nightmare. Ron was struck down with laryngitis. He is nearly over it, but it did make putting a show together this week challenging. The good news is that you are getting all new content. The better news is that we are playing a story that we have wanted to run for a long time, but couldn’t because of its length. It comes from the October, 1930 issue of Astounding Stories and takes us into the world of mad science. Featured Story - An Extra Man Our featured story is quite unique. Especially when you realize that it was first published in October of 1930 in Astounding Magazine. This one was way ahead of its time. Star Trek was known for its use of the transporter. But where did Rodenbary get the idea for it? Perhaps it came from our story today. It is titled An Extra Man and this is a fun one. Other Stories Include - The Book Case, and Ghostsitters - A Crazy Inheritance Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we are bringing back an old friend to the show. The Blue Beetle. The last time we heard from him was in , and that is far too long. BB is a superhero patrolman who got his start in the comics in 1939. What I will play is his origin story from the classic radio series of the same name. Also on the show, have three stories from you guys. A brand new one from Ray Peyton about a lighter and two chilling tales that should get your blood flowing. Featured Story - The Shadow And His Dog Our featured story is not from old time radio, or the pulp magazines, and we don’t have a guest. However, what we do have is a creepy listener story that, quite frankly, gave me chills while I recorded it. It was sent into the show by Brian Shaw from Salem, Oregon. Brian tells a story about a shadow man who stands out in front of his house watching. This is one creepy story! Other Stories Include - Pattern Of Guilt, 2001 - A Space Odyssey - A Review, The Purple Lighter, Did that just happen, The Dog and His Shadow, and The Drug Ring Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a pseudo theme on the life and times of Isaac Asimov. We review an audiobook written by him called Robot Dreams. We even play a game of Johnny Is It True where you get to pick which famous Asimovian quote I faked. Add to that a story from the OTR series 2000 plus that is titled Robot Killer, well I think you get the idea. Not too worry though it is not all robots there are two ghost stories sent in by Richard and Tambra that are quite creepy. Featured Story - Killer Robot Our featured story comes from the short lived radio series 2000 Plus. It ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System for a little over a year ending in 1952. It was the first adult science fiction series on radio, airing one month prior to the better-known Dimension X. The tale is called Robot Killer and is one that Isacc Asimov would be proud of. It takes a good look at the pitfalls of owning a robot. It aired in Late 1950. Other Stories Include - A Bit Of Logic, Eyes Do More Than See, Kids In The Woods, A Wolf Encounter, Robot Killer, And Johnny Is It True - Isaac’s Quotes Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a pseudo theme on the life and times of Isaac Asimov. We review an audiobook written by him called Robot Dreams. We even play a game of Johnny Is It True where you get to pick which famous Asimovian quote I faked. Add to that a story from the OTR series 2000 plus that is titled Robot Killer, well I think you get the idea. Not too worry though it is not all robots there are two ghost stories sent in by Richard and Tambra that are quite creepy. Featured Story - Killer Robot Our featured story comes from the short lived radio series 2000 Plus. It ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System for a little over a year ending in 1952. It was the first adult science fiction series on radio, airing one month prior to the better-known Dimension X. The tale is called Robot Killer and is one that Isacc Asimov would be proud of. It takes a good look at the pitfalls of owning a robot. It aired in Late 1950. Other Stories Include - A Bit Of Logic, Eyes Do More Than See, Kids In The Woods, A Wolf Encounter, Robot Killer, And Johnny Is It True - Isaac’s Quotes Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we are in the 5th week of the Month Of Spooky, and I have to say we have some stories! We have three from you guys; A promise kept, A ghost in a bumblebee suit, and ghost kids storm a dorm. Then we head to the OTR series Light’s Out for two creepy tales from the mind of Arch Obler; Chicken Heart and one called The Dark. We continue with a haunted manor house, and close the show with a madman. [Insert Evil Laugh here] So, if you dare, press that play button and enjoy the horror. Featured Story - The Chicken Heart Our featured story comes from the OTR series Light’s Out created by Arch Obler. It is called Chicken Heart. One of the most famous episodes of the series. A tiny piece of chicken heart has been kept alive in a laboratory, until it starts to grow, and grow, and grow. It first aired on Light’s Out on April 10th, 1937. You will never look at the humble chicken the same way ever again. Other Stories Include - The Fisherman’s Clue, Classic Tales of Ghosts and Vampires, Promise Kept, The Halloween Bumblebee, Shh they'll hear us, Chicken Heart, The Dark, Not So Important Times In History - Hinton Ampner, and A Madman Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we are in the 5th week of the Month Of Spooky, and I have to say we have some stories! We have three from you guys; A promise kept, A ghost in a bumblebee suit, and ghost kids storm a dorm. Then we head to the OTR series Light’s Out for two creepy tales from the mind of Arch Obler; Chicken Heart and one called The Dark. We continue with a haunted manor house, and close the show with a madman. [Insert Evil Laugh here] So, if you dare, press that play button and enjoy the horror. Featured Story - The Chicken Heart Our featured story comes from the OTR series Light’s Out created by Arch Obler. It is called Chicken Heart. One of the most famous episodes of the series. A tiny piece of chicken heart has been kept alive in a laboratory, until it starts to grow, and grow, and grow. It first aired on Light’s Out on April 10th, 1937. You will never look at the humble chicken the same way ever again. Other Stories Include - The Fisherman’s Clue, Classic Tales of Ghosts and Vampires, Promise Kept, The Halloween Bumblebee, Shh they'll hear us, Chicken Heart, The Dark, Not So Important Times In History - Hinton Ampner, and A Madman Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have another week of the spooky and this time we go full throttle on the horror. We head into the dream world with two great listener stories. A phantom boy in a pole barn and a ghost invades Elena’s dreams. Our featured story is about a vengeful witch on a killing spree. Finally, the podcast winds down with a special Johnny Is It True ghost stories edition. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Vengeful Corpse Our featured story comes from the Himan Brown radio series Inner Sanctum. Their stories were normally campy and fun, but every now then Brown would venture into the realm of the truly horrific. An old hag burned as a witch centuries ago returns from the grave to exact retribution on the descendants of her persecutors. The story is titled The Vengeful Corpse and it aired Halloween night, 1949. Other Stories Include - The Postman Didn’t Ring, Real Ghost Stories - Halloween Hauntings, The Boy In The Pole Barn, Let Me Go, The Vengeful Corpse, and Johnny Is It True - Ghost Stories Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we perform the great experiment. Can old time radio be played in the style of MST3k? Ron and Sylvia attempt to take on the classic The Thing On Fourble Board from the OTR series Quiet Please. Can we pull it off? Also, on the show we have two new stories from you guys. Janice watches a woman disappear and Alma encounters a Dybbuk. Want to know more? Press that play button. Featured Story - The Thing On The Fourble Board An oil rig worker discovers an invisible creature of unknown origins living beneath the depths of the earth. What happens to this man is horrific, and the ending is absolutely brilliant. If you’re alone, turn the lights down low and listen. It will help get you into a Halloween mood. Other Stories Include - Tune In For Murder, Ghosts, Goblins, Murder, & Madness, A Hospital Story, and The Dibbuk Box About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Want to get one of the Days of the Dead calendars that Sylvia spoke about? Sylvia’s Links: , , , Program Links: To listen to a Ron & Sylvia free version of The Thing On The Fourble Board just click this . Want to hear one of Joel Hodgson’s classic episodes of MST3k. Here is a link to , the new home of the show. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have an epic story sent in by ghost hunter Oliver Robertson. It should blow your mind. Also this week we continue the Month of Spooky with a tale that has been called one of the scariest recorded during the golden age of radio. If you have not heard The House in Cypress Canyon be prepared to have your mind blown for a second time in one podcast. The twists and turns in this one are amazing. So, if you haven't already, press that play button and enjoy! Featured Story - The House In Cypress Canyon Our featured story was suggested by Larry Bursey who has been listening to the podcast for a very long time. The House in Cypress Canyon is an episode of the OTR series Suspense. It is consistently cited as one of the most terrifying programs broadcast during The Golden Age Of Radio. It is a story-within-a-story framed by a meeting between a realtor and detective Sam Spade. He and his wife have discovered a manuscript regarding a mysterious house. It was originally broadcast December 5, 1946 and was given a Christmas theme. However, I am here to tell you this one should have been played on Halloween. Other Stories Include - Murder In Cairo, 101 True Scary Stories to Read in Bed Tonight, Encounter In The Corn Maze, and The House In Cypress Canyon Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
Every year on Ron’s Amazing Stories we turn to the macabre and take a look at the dark side. We call this The Month Of Spooky. In this episode it is all about the doll. That cute and cuddly creature that is stuff of nightmares. Movies like Child’s Play or Annabelle have turned these figurines of joy into menaces and harbingers of evil. What we have are three doll stories sent in by you; An Elsa doll, Gramma’s favorite doll, and a jealous Clown Doll. Then we will play one of the top 31 scariest stories from the golden age of radio. It came in at number 15 and while not exactly a doll story it does explore one possible origin of the Wax Mannequin. Featured Story - Evening Primrose Our featured story comes from the OTR series Escape starring William Conrad. A penniless poet, played by Eliot Lewis, decides to move into a department store and live in ease and comfort off of its inventory. He didn’t bargain for the race of pale mutants who already live there. Or for how they dispose of anyone who rebels against them. The story is titled Evening Primrose and first aired November 5, 1947. Other Stories Include - Murder In A Turkish Bath, Halloween Folklore & Festivities, The Haunted Doll, Gramma’s Doll, The Clown Doll, and Evening Primrose. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories Sylvia Shults is back and we have more great ghost stories! This time we bring the creepiest stories we have ever heard. Ron tells a tale from a ghost town in Arizona and Sylvia has bodies falling from the sky. We also chat a bit about the upcoming Month Of Spooky, reminisce about the story of Lizzy Borden and tell a few Short Story Gems. What are those you might ask? Well, press that play button and find out. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have so much good stuff that I am not even sure it is legal (speaking metaphorically of course). What we have is legal and pretty good. We have three ghost stories from you guys, two classic science fiction stories, and a brand new Our Amazing Stories that looks at some astonishing women! So let's get to this stuff by pressing that play button. Featured Story - Come Into My Parlor Our featured story this week is a strange tale that first appeared in Science Fiction Adventures Magazine in February of 1953. What we see is not always what there is to see. Sober or drunk, Johnny was seeing things. Like spider webs in the night sky. But as a newspaper reporter, Bennet had the job of keeping facts and fancies separate. He was good at that—too good! The story is titled Come Into My Parlor and was written by Charles E. Fritch. It is read for us by the Librivox veteran Dale Grothmann. Other Stories Include - Clue In The Hand, Fairy Tale by Stephen King, Midnight Shuffles, More From Nana, Haunted BK, Come Into My Parlor, Our Amazing Stories - Amazing Women, and Survivors Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories it is all about Nightfall. I am talking about the classic SciFi story written by Isaac Asimov. We will hear the origins of the story, some thoughts about it, and the radio adaptation of it from the OTR series X-Minus One. We also have two new ghost stories from the listeners. A pool boy ghost leaves his hand prints behind and a headless woman roams Iroquois Park in Louisville, Kentucky. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Nightfall Our featured story comes from our featured audiobook. It is the radio adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s Nightfall. It comes from the OTR series X-Minus One and truly does fire on all cylinders. But why? The answer is simple. The tale takes place on a planet where conditions are very different from those here on earth. In this one we are forced to imagine what life would be like with no night. Now on Earth there are no places like that. However, if you're at the North or South Pole you can sort of experience it. But can you imagine a world that had no night at all? Then imagine the chaos that would ensue if suddenly the lights went out and you saw the stars for the very first time. That is what happens in Nightfall. It first aired on X-Minus One in December of 1955. Other Stories Include - The Broken Window, Nightfall and Other Stories, Ghost In The Pool, The Night at Iroquois Park, and Nightfall by Isacc Azimov Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a left over from last week. A Johnny is it True look at the TV series Gunsmoke. We also have a science fiction story from L Ron Hubbard. The Empire State Building is missing with everyone still inside! Ray Peyton returns to the show with another one of his stories from his amazing life. We travel to Iraq and his encounter with the guy from Bangladesh. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Professor Was A Thief Our featured story comes from the classic radio series Dimension X. It takes us to New York. A metropolitan newspaper reports that Grant's tomb has just been stolen. Sounds crazy right? Well it’s true. Not only Grant’s tomb but some other famous landmarks have all gone missing. The story is titled The Professor Was A Thief and it was originally written by L. Ron Hubbard. It appeared in Astounding Science-Fiction in February of 1940. Later it was published by Galaxy Press as a novel and is still available for purchase on Amazon or any book seller. What we will hear today is the radio adaptation of the story. It first aired on Dimension X on November 5, 1950. Other Stories Include - The Forsyth Case, The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection, A Story By Ray Peyton, The Professor Was A Thief, and Johnny Is It True - Gunsmoke. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we are doing the western thing. Our featured story comes from the pen of John Meston and the tales of Gunsmoke. A man is hanged, but manages to survive. The rest is…. well amazing. We will also have one of my favorite stories. It comes from an anonymous emailer and tells a ghost story right out of the pages of the old west. So, let’s stop thinking about it and press that play button to enjoy the show. Featured Story - Born To Hang Our featured story comes from probably the greatest western series of all time. Not just on the radio but the television as well. Of course, we are talking about Gunsmoke. The series was special for many reasons, but probably the biggest is that it was the first adult western to make the grade. The show appeared on both radio and television from 1952 all the way until 1975. In fact the radio version lasted until 1960 and was one of the very last shows to be canceled from radio. Only Johnny Dollar continued on through 1961. Our story today comes from the last season of the show. It is titled Born to Hang and first aired on October 9, 1960. Other Stories Include - Alibi In Red, The Texas Rangers: A Century of Frontier Defense, Stampede Mesa, and Born To Hang. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we are doing the western thing. Our featured story comes from the pen of John Meston and the tales of Gunsmoke. A man is hanged, but manages to survive. The rest is…. well amazing. We will also have one of my favorite stories. It comes from an anonymous emailer and tells a ghost story right out of the pages of the old west. So, let’s stop thinking about it and press that play button to enjoy the show. Featured Story - Born To Hang Our featured story comes from probably the greatest western series of all time. Not just on the radio but the television as well. Of course, we are talking about Gunsmoke. The series was special for many reasons, but probably the biggest is that it was the first adult western to make the grade. The show appeared on both radio and television from 1952 all the way until 1975. In fact the radio version lasted until 1960 and was one of the very last shows to be canceled from radio. Only Johnny Dollar continued on through 1961. Our story today comes from the last season of the show. It is titled Born to Hang and first aired on October 9, 1960. Other Stories Include - Alibi In Red, The Texas Rangers: A Century of Frontier Defense, Stampede Mesa, and Born To Hang. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links:Contact Links:
On we present episode #555. This is one of those numbers that seem like a milestone to me. I have titled it Old And New. What I have done is taken stuff from old shows and gave them a face lift. I also created some new stuff like the story of the infamous Tunguska event in Siberia. I think you're going to like it. So, press that play button and let's find out. Featured Story - Into Space Our featured story comes from the second issue of the classic science fiction pulp magazine, Astounding Stories of Super-Science. The tale is called Into Space, and appeared in issue 2 which was published in February, 1930. It is the story of man’s first satellite in space. Which, for the record, was totally unintentional. This is an amazing story and is read for us by Steven Bateman from . Other Stories Include - Signal block, The Old Man, A Cleaning Horror, Reflections Of Me, The Swamp Orb, The infamous Tunguska, and Into Space. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we talk about the new book written by our own Sylvia Shults. It is titled Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. Sylvia and I will be discussing it and she has even agreed to read one of the stories from it. Also on the show we have two stories from listeners Valerie and Mathew! A creepy night with Civil War soldiers and Great-Grandma Lilly comes to visit. So relax, grab a drink and press that play button. Featured - Ghost Stories With Sylvia This time on GSWS we will be talking about a Civil War adventure sent in by Valerie Sawyer. We will also discuss Sylvia’s brand new book Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, The Spirits of Christmas, Days Of The Dead, and her latest release Grave Deeds and Dead Plots. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her blog page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a tale that is a bit on the wild side of another dimension. It is titled Hell’s Dimension and for the record is not a place that you want to stay. Also, on the show, we review the audiobook collection The Chronicles Of Narnia, and I answer a question from Packer5214 that I have been waiting for someone to ask! So press that play button and let’s get started. Featured Story - Hell’s Dimension Our featured story comes from the April, 1931 edition of Astounding Magazine. I am constantly amazed at the stories they presented in the early years of this pulp mag and science fiction in general. This story truly is astounding in every way. Professor Lambert, deliberately ventures into a vibrational dimension to join his trapped fiancée. Do they escape? You’ll find out in the story titled Hell’s Dimension. It was written by Tom Curry and is read for us by Michael Harris. Other Stories Include - The Shepard Murder, Review - Chronicles Of Narnia, and Hell’s Dimension Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, tell your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Social Links:Contact Links:
On you are in for something different. On the show we have a visit from Alfred Hitchcock and have one of his classic stories. By the magic of the recording medium we have him on the show. Also, we have two listener stories about ghosts that live in a closet. If that sounds strange, wait till you hear the stories. They are amazing. So, press that play button and hear the magic. Featured Story - Mr and Mrs Smith Our featured story is quite the departure for us. We have an Alfred Hitchcock classic story that explores the deepest depths between a married couple. The suspense in this one is palpable and unrelenting..kind of. The story is titled Mr and Mrs Smith and was originally a 1941 movie produced and directed by Hitchcock. What we will hear is The Screen Directors Playhouse adaptation of the movie. It stars Robert Montgomery and first aired on January 30, 1941. Other Stories Include - Murder In A Tomb, Dragons of Autumn Twilight, That’s My Dad, A Shadow In The Closet, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we do have some zombies on the show. So, you will need to prepare for that. We have not one but two Blackstone The Magic Detective episodes, followed by some really great stories from you guys. One of them is a ghost story that is told from two points of view. Then we end the show with a science fiction short story that is quite amazing! So, why not press that play button and enjoy the hour! Featured Story - The Riddle Of The Seven Zombies Our featured stories come from the OTR series Blackstone, the Magic Detective. It was a 15-minute radio series which aired Sunday afternoons on the Mutual Broadcasting System. It ran for two seasons starting in 1948. Storylines usually opened with Blackstone telling his friends John and Rhoda about an experience from his past. At the end of each episode, Blackstone challenged the audience to find a solution to a magical mystery. Then Blackstone outlined the trick so that listeners could perform it at home. We will play two episodes; The Riddle Of The Eightball, and The Riddle Of The Seven Zombies. Both first aired in 1949. Other Stories Include - The Zombie Murder, Moon - The Dragon Prince, The Old Man On The Road, The Haunted Painting, The Riddle Of The Eightball, The Riddle Of The Seven Zombies, and Resurrection Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we are full of time, or rather we have a story about time. It is both a paradox and a mindbender. We also have a unique story from Pastor Jason and I hope you are ready to stomach it. If you are a Sherlock Holmes fan you are about to have your mind blown. Could Moriarty actually be a good guy? Press that play button and find out. Featured Story - Delayed Action Our featured story comes from the September 1953 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. It was written by Charles V. de Vet. It is a strange tale titled Delayed Action and it is a real mindbender. You have to pay attention to follow the logic. This planet gave Don Johnson the perfect chance to commit the perfect crime—only he couldn't remember just what it was he had committed. This one was suggested and read for us by narrator Paul Hampton. Other Stories Include - The Jules Buck Murder, Moriarty: The Devils Game, Pastor Jason And His Tummy, and Delayed Action Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this week we pretty much dedicate the entire show to one story, The Boy In The Basement. It was written by Sylvia Shults and is in fact her true encounter with Christopher, who just happens to be a spirit. This is a rare look at the behind the scenes of ghost hunting and even more amazing her ongoing relationship with Chris. Something that almost never happens. Also, on the show we have a brand new story from you guys, and of course all of the other stuff you have come to enjoy on the show. So press that play button and please come join us. Featured Story - The Boy In The Basement This story is featured in the book Fractured Souls: More Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital. The book was written by our very own Sylvia Shults. The was once the finest facility in the world for the care of the mentally ill. The asylum closed its doors in 1973, but the hilltop remains active to this day. Instead of the conversations of patients and the squeak of nurses' shoes, the halls now echo with the beeps of K2 meters and the hiss of spirit boxes. It's still a busy place, and for the spirits of many of its patients, it is still home. Other Stories Include - Case of Announcer's Delight, Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington, The overprotective Ghost, and The Boy In The Basement Program Note: This is a replay from September 16, 2021. I am taking the week off from podcasting and polled 100 listeners on which episode they would like to hear. With 65 votes this was the clear favorite and I have to say it is one of mine too. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Days Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more at her WordPress Home Page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have three great stories from the listeners that feature a residual haunting, A ghost named Gary, and one from Essex, England. Our featured story is a good one from the case files of Sherlock Holmes. Then we end the show with something Ron calls, The Tootsie Roll Incident. Featured Story - The Submarine Cave Our featured story comes from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. It is from the OTR series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone. Sherlock finds himself at odds with butter (Yes, I said butter). The story is titled The Submarine Caves which is odd because there are no submarines in the story. Confused? You won’t be after you hear this one. It first aired on March 4, 1946. Other Stories Include - Murder In Tibet, Have Space Suit - Will Travel, Night Knockers, Gary The Ghost, It Did What to Spiderman, The Submarine Caves, and The Tootsie Roll Incident Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we travel through time to kill the great Albert Einstein. We have a story from listener Brett about his encounter with some strange orb creatures. Also, Professor C. Cydwick Ohms tells us all about his one way time-door. (That one is read for us by Justin Daniels). And finally, on a new Our Amazing Stories segment you will hear the tragic tale of the Steamboat Sultana. Now if all that sounds pretty good press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Target One Our featured story comes from the OTR series X-minus One and is titled Target One. It first appeared in Galaxy Magazine and was written by Frederik Pohl. In the 1950’s science fiction was plagued with stories about moving through time. There were two main theories: Even if you were to travel through time you would not be able to change the future and second it would be possible to change the future, but fate would find a way to reestablish the timeline. What do you think? Today’s story just might help you decide. It is titled Target One and it first aired on December, 26, 1957. Other Stories Include - Murder In The Blue, Armada, Desoto Orbs, Really, Stephan King?, Target One, Our Amazing Stories - Sultana, and Time For Texas. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we are doing something totally different. What we have is a full hour plus of Ghost Stories With Sylvia. Sylvia and I take on and discuss all of the different types of hauntings and have stories or examples of each. On the show we cover: Poltergeist Activity, Residual Haunting Activity, Shadow People or Shadow Creatures Activity, Intelligent/Interactive Activity, Portal Hauntings, and The Crisis Haunt. This was a fun episode to create and I hope you enjoy it! About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Book Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more at her WordPress Home Page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Program notes: This episode is a bit longer than normal. Because of this there are two versions of the show. If you listened on the radio we had to modify the broadcast to fit our time slot. What you will find here and on all other internet outlets is the full unedited show. On the show Sylvia talks about the ghost of Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance and his appearance on the 1970s TV show Fantasy Island. I am still looking for that episode, but so far have come up empty. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we are full of monsters and cryptids. If that sounds scary. Quite frankly, it should. We have three listeners' stories that range from a Thunderbird attack to a rock throwing Bigfoot. Our featured story is down right creepy. It tells the story about a man-eating spider hanging out in the rain forests. Want to know more? Press that play button and enjoy. Featured Story - Spider Our featured story comes from the OTR series Lights Out. One of the last frontiers in the world are some areas of the Amazon rain forests. In our story hunters deal with a monster out of the deepest depth of many a man’s nightmare. The tale is titled, quite simply, Spider and it first aired in 1938. However, the version we will play was a remake that Lights Out aired on May 18, 1943. Other Stories Include - Machine Factory Murder, Adventures in Cryptozoology, Do You Believe In Werewolves, Was That A Thunderbird, Yeti Throws Rocks, Okay I believe You Now, and Spider. Program Note: The thunderbird episode #426 can be found . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have some good ones this week. We head to Hogwerts and review the audiobook Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Then we take a mystical trip to Fort Rock Cave and follow a ghost procession. Our featured story stars John Wayne and his defense of Fort Apache. I have even managed to put together an OTR commercial montage for you. All you have to do is press that play button and Enjoy. Featured Story - Fort Apache Our featured story comes from the classic radio series Screen Directors Playhouse. The story is called Fort Apache starring the great John Wayne. This story was the first of director John Ford’s Cavalry Trilogy and was followed by She Wore a Yellow Ribbon in 1949, and Rio Grande in 1950. When arrogant and stubborn Civil War hero Lieutenant Colonel Owen Thursday arrives in Arizona with his daughter to assume command of the Fort Apache outpost, he clashes with level-headed Captain Kirby York (John Wayne). Fort Apache first aired on August 5, 1949. Other Stories Include - Snap judgment, The Sorcerer's Stone, Fort Rock Cave, Fort Apache, and OTR Commercials. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On it is all about the story. We have two great ones from you guys: A guardian angel and a UFO adventure. We have a new Our Amazing Story all about the Radium Girls. Who were they? It is an amazing Story. Then we head into space with a battle against the Uranians in a story called Signal Red. It is an edge of your seat thriller. So sit back, relax and spend an hour with us. Featured Story - Signal Red Our featured story this time is read for us by Kevin Krody. Kevin is one of many readers they have over at . The story is titled Signal Red and was first published in Planet Stories, Fall of 1949. It was written by Henry Guth. This one was ahead of its time. It reads as well today as it did back in 1949. They tried to stop him. Earth Flight 21 was a suicide run, a coffin ship, they told him. Uranian death awaits them in the space lanes. But the old man, Shano, already knew that this was his last ride. This is a heart pounding ride into the deepest space! Other Stories Include - Command Performance, Firefly: Big Damn Hero, The Haunting on Rattlesnake Road, UFO’s Are Not Limited To Arizona, Our Amazing Stories - The Radium Girls, and Signal Red Program Links: On the show Ron mentioned the book The Radium Girls by Kate Moore. You can find the book here at or here on . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a torso-less set of legs walking around. Not something you see every day! We review Andy Weir's novel Artemis. Then we play an episode from the classic radio series The Shadow, which has one amazing ending. We will end with a brand new Johnny Is It True - Did You Know Edition. So to get this all going all you have to do is press that play button. Featured Story - The Case Of The Three Frightened Policemen Our featured story for this time comes from the classic radio series The Shadow. The title alone should make you want to listen. The Case Of The Three Frightened Policemen. This is a really good story and lends more to the original concept of The Shadow, which is the man about town sworn to protect the little guy. In this episode The Shadow is played by William Johnstone who happens to be my favorite with Orson Welles as a close second. The Case Of The Three Frightened Policemen first aired on November 16, 1941. Other Stories Include - The Masquerade, Artemis, Disappearing White Ghost Legs, The Case Of The Three Frightened Policemen, and Johnny Is It True - Did you Know. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a lot of stuff. In fact there are eight segments worth. We have three brand new ghost stories from you guys that include a visit from grandpa, and two shadow creatures. Then we have a new segment called, How Do I do That.? In this first one we talk about how I go about restoring old time radio shows. We head to the great Northwest for an episode of Challenge Of The Yukon. King spots a murder and then must track down the killer. We end the show with a Philip K Dick classic titled The Eye’s Have It. So if you haven’t already …press that play button. Featured Story - The Eyes Have It Our featured story was written by Philip K. Dick. We have had stories by this author dating back to Episode 62 when we first heard the short story, Beyond Lies the Wub (A true classic). This time our tale is titled The Eye’s Have It. It was first published in the magazine Science Fiction Stories in March, 1953. In this short Phillip takes a humorous look at writers and their perceptions. Ask yourself this: What if we took everything that was said literally? Well, what you would have would sound like this story. Other Stories Include - The Fortune Teller, Pete Townshend: Somebody Saved Me, Grandpa, Is That You?, But I saw It, Shadows Everywhere, How Do I Do That - Saved Recordings, King Spots Murder, and The Eye’s Have It. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a pretty darn good detective story starring Dick Powell as Richard Diamond. We also have a ghost story about a school master who wasn't there. Pretty Spooky. Then we end the show with a brand new Johnny Is It True - Movie Trivia Edition. If that sounds amazing then press that play button. Featured Story - Lt. Levinson Kidnapped Our featured story is a classic detective drama from the series, Richard Diamond, Private Detective. Diamond was a slick, sophisticated detective, with a sharp tongue, and would often get knocked on the head with a revolver butt or other items. His counterpart on the police force was Lt. Levinson who often accepted Diamond's help reluctantly. Although they always seem at odds with each other, Diamond and Levinson were best friends. Our story today takes a closer look at this relationship. It is titled, simply enough, Lt. Levinson Kidnapped. What we will hear first aired October, 18, 1950. Other Stories Include - The Diamond Heist, Forward: Stories of Tomorrow, The Old School Master, Lt. Levinson Kidnapped, and Johnny Is It True - Movie Edition. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have shadow encounters sent in by you guys. A shadow with a hole, one with no face, and even one that can stab you. Then I read a story suggested by RedBill792 about an object so amazing it’s untouchable. We move on and visit the year 1950, 1880 and then back to the 50’s all in an instant. How is that even possible? Just press that play button and see. Featured Story - The Untouchable For our featured story we have a science fiction classic sent to me by RedBill792. He said that he loved it and wanted me to read it on the air. After checking it out I thought, “why not?”, and gave it a shot. It comes from the December, 1960 issue of Analog Magazine. Do you know who King Tantalus is? Hang around after the story and Ron will tell you. It is titled The Untouchable, and was written by Stephen A. Kallis, Jr. You can see it—you can watch it—but you mustn't touch it! And what could possibly be more frustrating when you need, most violently, to get your hands on it for just one second. Other Stories Include - Murder on Diamond Row, Project Hail Mary, The Whole Shadow, The Man With No Face, Shadows Can Stab, The Untouchable, A Day In 1880, and Not So Important Times In History - 100% Mortality. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On s we have three ghosts stories from you guys: A cast party that is haunted, A child argues with a ghost, and smoking is bad for you. Our featured story is full of twists. In an episode of The Mysterious Traveler, a woman is being blackmailed. The resolution is … well… surprising. And finally, we have a new edition of Not So Important Times In History. Press that play button to enjoy the fun! Featured Story - Out Of The Past Our featured story comes from one of the best series of the golden age radio The Mysterious Traveler. One of the trademarks of the series was the plot twist. Our story has not ONE but TWO of these. Just when you think things are settled …well not so much. The story is titled Out Of The Past and stars some of the best character actors of the era. A woman is being blackmailed. The resolution is … well… surprising. It first aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System on April 20, 1944. Other Stories Include - Mr. Hammond Killed, He Who Fights with Monsters, The Lavatory Ghost, The Terrible Two, The Haunted Washroom, Out Of The Past, and Not So Important Times In History - The Mail Story Program Note: We just hit 640 subscribers to the weekly Blog. This is separate from the podcast. Each Tuesday I post a new article. This week I told a story about a turkey hunt interrupted by wolves and something else. If you want to read the Blog you can find it . Once there please subscribe to it and join in the fun. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
Well, this was an interesting week at . Not only did it snow in the Pacific Northwest, which never happens in April, it caused power outages and brought not one but two trees down in my backyard. Quite the week. So, as you might imagine, it was hard to get the show done. The good news is that we do have a story for you. If you want to know more about what happened head to the website and you can . Featured Story - Broken Arrow Our featured story comes from the Screen Directors Playhouse. It broadcast adaptations of feature films with the original directors involved in the productions. Beginning in 1955 the series moved to television focusing on original teleplays and adaptations of famous short stories. What we will hear today was adapted to radio from a Jimmy Stewart western. Broken Arrow was released in 1950 and was directed by Delmer Daves. It starred James Stewart, Jeff Chandler, and Debra Paget. The film is based on historical figures but fictionalizes their story. It was nominated for three Academy Awards and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Film Promoting International Understanding. Film historians have said that the movie was one of the first major Westerns to portray our native Americans sympathetically. Broken Arrow first aired on September 7, 1951. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30-day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
is a real hodgepodge of stories this week. The word fits perfectly! We have a confused mixture. We begin with a UFO story that makes no sense, followed by a spirited ghost pirate who wants to party. Then we take a trip around the world in 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes and 14 seconds. Our Featured story is “out there” and is titled First Contact. We end the show with a quick edition of Johnny Is It True - Documented or Not. So, prepare to be amazed. Featured Story - First Contact Our featured story comes from the science fiction OTR series Dimension X. The story presents a problem that I think could happen with any alien First Contact. What is first contact? Simply put, it is the first meeting between peoples of two previously unknown cultures. How could this go down? Would it be peaceful? That is what our story addresses. It is titled, appropriately enough, First Contact and it originally aired on September 9th, 1951. Other Stories Include - The Return Of Mr. Lawrence, The Day the Earth Stood Still, UFO Coincidence, Night Of Fright, Around The World In 72 Days, First Contact, and Johnny Is It True - Documented or Not Program Notes: Here are some photos of Nellie Bly’s trip around the world in 72 days. , and Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On I ask the question, “Do you like stories about the old west?” If you do then you are in for a treat. On These Are Your Stories we have two campfire-style ghost tales that are right out of the old west. Then we debut an OTR series called Frontier Town. This series had a short run in 1949, but the adventures were amazing. Even our audible review takes us into the world of Louis L’Amour. So are you ready for western stuff? Press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Opening Of Tioga Reserve Our featured story for this week comes from an OTR western series Frontier Town. It was syndicated by Bruce Eells Productions. The 30-minute program was broadcast in 1949 and ran for 47 episodes. The main character was Chad Remington. His quest to bring his father's killer to justice served as a springboard for a career as a crime-fighting attorney in the small town of Dos Rios. We will hear episode #9 and it is titled The Opening Of Tioga Reserve. Cherokee has a plan to rent horses to the participants of a land run. Other Stories Include - Death By Cave Gas, Sackett's Land, Vulture City, The Ghost Of Swamp Park, and The Opening Of Tioga Reserve Program Links: On today's show Brandon Miller of Fort Worth Texas shares his ghost town experience. He sent two photos for us and you can see them . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On it is all about time, space, and mirrors. Sylvia and I will be telling stories from the Terror In The Fabric Of Reality. Does that sound scary? Eh, it is what it is. We cover time slips, time travel, and we even dabble in rips in reality. So sit back, press that play button, and enjoy the show. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release, Book Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more at her WordPress Home Page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , The Stories Include - The Spitting Revolver, Target Parking Lot Encounter, Man In The Mirror (Review), Terror At 30,000 feet, Voices of The Pioneers, and Filler’ Up. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On , “Houston We Have A Problem”. This week we were scheduled to have an edition of Ghost Stories With Sylvia. Sylvia and I recorded just under an hour of good stuff and when I went to edit the audio….. the entire recording sounded just like two robots arguing. So, the bottom line is that I had to come up with a completely different show for this week. We have a special science fiction adventure titled Flight From Tomorrow. To make it even better it is read for us by Audible celebrity and friend to the podcast Mark Nelson. You are going to love it. Featured Story - Flight From Tomorrow Our featured story is absolutely absorbing. It was written by H. Beam Piper who was a science fiction author popular in the 1950s. He specialized in short stories but also wrote several novels. He is best known for his extensive Terro-Human Future History series. Our story comes from the pulp-mag Science Fiction Stories dated September/October of 1950. It is a time travel tale, but not like anything you have ever heard before. There was no stopping General Zarvas' rebellion. Hradzka, leader of the known world, is hunted and hated in two worlds. He had dreamed of a monomaniac's glory but was stranded in the past with his knowledge of the future. However, he didn't know the past quite well enough. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this week we have a lot of original content. We open with a creepy encounter with Lizzy Borden and follow that up with A Moment In Time from June 6th, 1944. Then we have a horror/detective radio drama from the series The Inner Sanctum. It is titled The Scream and should keep you guessing. We will end the show with Sarah Lockwood Pardee and The Winchester Mystery House. So, press the play and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Scream Our featured story is a horrific “who done it” from the creative minds of The Inner Sanctum. What does that mean? It is a part horror story, part detective story, and with some ghastly humor thrown in. All of which were trademarks of the old-time radio series. The Inner Sanctum Mystery aired from 1941 to 1952. It was created by Himan Brown and was based on input given to him by the mystery novels of Simon & Schuster. They, at the time, were the leaders of print media and inspired many of the classic radio shows of the time. Our story comes from their later broadcasts and explores the mind of the serial killer. It is titled The Scream and first aired in January of 1950. Other Stories Include - Murder Under The Big Tent, When Worlds Collide, My Dad and Lizzy Borden, A Moment In time - June 6th, 1944, The Scream, and Our Amazing Stories - The Winchester Mystery House Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On I have a question. Have you ever had your body torn apart and strewn about the room? Well, our featured story is all about that and even throws in some fourth-dimensional nonsense We also have a set of synchronous listener stories about a Man In The Mirror. Two listeners with the same experience? You have to check this out. Featured Story - The 4-D Doodler Our featured story comes from the early days of science fiction. Science fact was making headway on many topics. However, multiverses and dimensional positioning was not one of them. In today‘s science, we still have very little concrete data on the subject. Our story is all about four-dimensional nonsense and a professor's head being suspended above his dismembered body. The tale is titled The 4-D Doodler and was written by Graph Waldeyer. Who, by the way, never existed. The story was recommended by Elanor Matheson who lives in Orlando, FL and she even reads it for us. It first was published in Comet Magazine in July of 1941. Other Stories Include - Carnival Caper, 2001 - A Space Odyssey (review), Man In The Mirror I, Man In The Mirror II, and The 4-D Doodler Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we are full of snakes. We have a ghost snake, a golden snake, and even our Johnny Is It True is all about snakes. We instinctively fear them, but we are not afraid of fast cars, which are a real danger. This suggests our emotions were shaped by our evolutionary environment, not the one we grew up in. So, it should come as no surprise that we have many stories about them. Please enjoy just a few! Here are some snake facts for you: Snakes are carnivores. Snakes don’t have eyelids. Snakes can’t bite food so they have to swallow it whole. Snakes have flexible jaws which allow them to eat prey bigger than their head! Snakes are found on every continent of the world except Antarctica. Snakes have internal ears but not external ones. Snakes used in snake charming performances respond to movement, not sound. There are around 3000 different species of snake. Featured Story - The Golden Snake Our featured story is about greed, want, and adventure. What we have is an exciting story of supernatural Mayan priests and a lost temple of gold in the Yucatan. A pilot finds the offer of a job in Mexico too financially attractive to turn down, but when he arrives it turns out that the rewards are far higher than he could ever have imagined and, as if things couldn't get any better, he will be working alongside a beautiful young woman. Unfortunately, there is a downside. Everyone who has been involved with the expedition in the past seems to be dead. The story is titled The Golden Snake and it aired on the OTR series Escape on April 14, 1950. Other Stories Include - Murder By Plane Crash, The Caves of Steel, Why Did It Have To Be Snakes, The Golden Snake, and Johnny Is It True - Snakes. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On it is all about the kids, sort of. Our featured story comes from the pen of Oscar Wilde who was not known for writing children stories. We have the classic short story The Happy Prince and I think it’s pretty good. Also, we have a story from Rodney about Green Eyes, and we present another Our Amazing Stories about the Oxford English Dictionary. If you think that sounds a bit boring I assure you it’s not. A real Scrabble player's dream, but I tell you you’re going to love it. Featured Story - The Happy Prince Our featured story is a classic from the novel The Happy Prince And Other Tales by Oscar Wilde. The first printing of this book was in May 1888. In a town full of suffering poor people, a swallow who was left behind after his flock flew off to Egypt for the winter meets the statue of the late Happy Prince. Our story is The Happy Prince and is a classic reading done by the great David Sweeney-Bear. Other Stories Include - The Sapphire Theft, Fractured Spirits, Two Big Green Eyes, The Happy Prince, and Our Amazing Stories: The Oxford English Dictionary. Program Note: If you want to visit the follow the link. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we really don’t have any kind of theme this time. We will review a fantasy novel on Audible, and on These Are Your Stories we have orbs and then head to Mumbai, India. Our featured story is a pretty good one from the OTR series Escape. It is a bit on the creepy side but tells the story of Pollack and his encounters with the Porroh Man. So why not press that play button and enjoy the ride. Featured Story - Pollock And The Porroh Man Our featured story was originally written by H.G. Wells. It appeared in his short story collection The Plattner Story And Others published in April of 1896. It takes place in a swampy village on the lagoon river near the Turner Peninsula in Southern Sierra Leone. This is when Pollock had his first encounter with the Porroh Man. It would not be his last. The story is titled Pollock and the Porroh Man and what we will hear is an adaptation of the story from the classic OTR series Escape. It first aired on October 29, 1947. Other Stories Include - Man In The Back Seat, Black Sand Baron, The Water Orb, Scary Figure At Night, Navy Ghost Man, and Pollock And The Porroh Man Program Links: Debra Gnockland asked about how to find information about property use. Here is the link I spoke about to . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we feature a science fiction biased show. We have a detective story from a distant space colony and a UAP adventure from Texas that I found riveting! Then we head back out into space with a story about a lost astronaut. We end the show with a brand new Johnny Is It True that is all about Area 51. So please press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Cave Of NightOur featured story comes from the OTR series X-Minus one and is not like anything they ever did. It is a science fiction story but is also a tale of suspense and intrigue told from the point of view of a modern-day reporter. It comes with a twist I guarantee you won’t see coming. This is a lost episode that is both unique, riveting and is titled The Cave Of Night. It first aired on February 10, 1956. Other Stories Include - Blood On My Hands, Lost Planet Homicide, Never Drive Alone On Interstate 40, The Cave Of Night, and Johnny Is True - Area 51. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
This time on we go another round with famous author Sylvia Shults and Ghost Stories with Sylvia. We answer questions sent in by you via Email. (Topics are: My Mom Is A Paranormal Nut, and The Slender Man). Then Sylvia and Ron tackle ghostly tales from history and celebrities. This was a fun chat and we invite you in to take a listen. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Book Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more at her WordPress Home Page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Stories Include - The Horse Stable Murder, Unsolved Mysteries of World War II, Lincoln’s Bedroom, Norma Jean Returns, Washington Was On Your Side Of The Bed, and Johnny Depp’s Ghost. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On it’s all about the western and more to the point a western theme. We haven’t done that in a while and it’s high time we get to it. Everything on the show today has something to do with the old west. Our featured story comes from the OTR series The Six Shooter, we have a ghost story from a listener that has its origins in the late 1880s. Even our Audible review is all about the Texas Rangers. So we truly do represent. Featured Story - The Double SevenOur featured story for this week is a western and It comes from the OTR series The Six Shooter. It stars the incredibly gifted actor James Stewart. The episode we have today is titled The Double Seven and is a good representation of the classic western with a twist. Britt Ponsit (Stewart) finds himself in the middle of a range war and has to figure out which side he is on. It first aired on May 13th, 1954. Other Stories Include - Murder At The X-Bar Ranch, History Of The Texas Rangers, Black Jack Ketchum, and The Double Seven. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time it is all about the ghosts. We have two stories from you guys that just might be some of the best that we have ever had. One is about a haunted home, the other about a shadow that is quite grabby. Our featured story comes from the creative mind of Robert Aurtur who just happens to be the genius behind the radio series The Mysterious Traveler. We end the program with a Johnny Is It True that is part ghost tale and a part history lesson. Featured Story - The Haunted TrailerOur featured story for this week comes from the active mind of Robert Arthur. Who was he? Well, Robert was the writer and director of the OTR series The Mysterious Traveler. This is one of my very favorite radio dramas and the episode you are about to hear is a big part of why. We have had ghost stories before, but not quite like this one. Imagine a ghost with a chip on his shoulder and wanting a new place to haunt. Long comes Melvin McGraw in his brand new travel trailer and insanity ensues. The story is titled The Haunted Trailer and it first aired on June 3, 1952. Other Stories Include - Rocky Stebin’s Alibi, The X-Files: Cold Cases, My Haunted House, The Hand Under The Bed, The Haunted Trailer, and Johnny Is True - Ghost edition. Program Note: Here is the link to the episode of the Mysterious Traveler that I spoke of on the show. It is called . Also, if you want to view the drawing that FearFiest made for his story The Hand Under The Bed you can find it . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
It is a new year and with that comes new things to . On the podcast, we have a brand new segment called Our Amazing Stories. This will be about people and the things that they have done. It might be historical, current, or even futuristic. Today we delve into the past to look at the story of John F. Kennedy and PT-109. Also, on the show are two brand new listener stories and a classic from the golden age of science fiction. So sit back, relax, and press that play button. Featured Story - Circus Our Featured story comes from the novel The Counterfeit Man by Alan E. Nourse. What if your truth sounded too fantastic to believe and the only person who would believe you was the last person on earth who could help you. That is what our hero faces. It is titled Circus and first appeared in print in 1963. Other Stories Include - A Scarlet Letter, Shadeslinger - The Ripple System, The Man With The Red Eyes, The Scratching Ghost Dog, Circus, and Kennedy and PT-109. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
This is the last week before the new year and I am taking the week off. For the first time in quite a while, we will have a replay of a past show. What we have is my favorite episode from 2021. the 500th episode of . What can I say about this week's show other than to thank you for allowing me to continue to bring these to you each week. If you would have told me in 2011 that I would still be making podcasts in 2021 I would have said that I highly doubt it. However, here we are and there are so many people to thank for making this all happen. On this show, we play another round of Ghost Story Throwdown with Sylvia Shults. If you don’t remember the last one, they’re a lot of fun and this time we have a special guest who, I might add, is quite the character. So please press that play button and enjoy our 500th attempt to entertain you! Stories Include - The Broken Wheel, Lake Superior Never Gives Up It’s Dead, The History Of Battle Ground, The Sigma Phi Fraternity Ghost, The Slocum House, The Cremation Aboard the Swift, and Park Hill Cemetery Strangeness. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we are presenting a follow-up to what we played on last week’s show. Call it A Christmas Carol - Part Two, with a twist. Sylvia Shults and I are going to take and turn the classic story on its head with real ghost stories, Victorian oddness, Historical observations, and much more. We have skits, gripping discussions, and a whole lot of fun. So press that play button, this is going to be something special. Featured - Ghost Stories With Sylvia with Slyvia Shults Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Book Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more about her on her WordPress Home Page. Also, on her website, you can order the 2022 Days Of The Dead calendar. You get an incredible ghost story for each new month. If you are interested in a signed copy of her new book Days Of The Dead you can order it on her website. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have something special. We play the classic old-time radio version of A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens. This adaptation is performed, written, and directed by Orson Welles. The part of Ebeneezer Scrooge is played by actor Lionel Barrymore who has performed this role more than once during his historic career. Also, on the show, Sylvia Shults and I preview next week’s groundbreaking podcast which will be focused on A Christmas Carol. Featured Story - A Christmas Carol This story was part of the Campbell Playhouse which was a CBS radio drama series directed by and starring Orson Welles. It recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. It was originally published on December 19, 1843, by Chapman & Hall. It first aired on the Campbell Playhouse on December 24, 1939. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, Fractured Souls, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Book Of The Dead. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more at her WordPress Home Page. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this week we have a classic science fiction story that has this humble beginning, The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock at the door … Does that Sound intriguing? We also review a clever book by Scott McCormick, and we have two crazy listeners stories that should send chills down your spine. We end the show with a brand new Christmas edition of Johnny Is It True? Check it out! Featured Story - Knock Knock by Fredric Brown is our featured story for this episode. The last man on Earth following an alien invasion becomes an exhibit in a zoo set up by the invaders to showcase the flora and fauna of the conquered planet. It is based on the short story first published by Brown in Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine, in December 1948. Our version comes from X Minus One radio series which first aired on X Minus One on May 22, 1951 Other Stories Include - 38 Special Mystery, Rivals Frenemies Who Changed The World, How Do You Spell That Again, The Ghost Of The Abandoned Railway, Johnny Is It True - Christmas Edition, and Knock Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we review the audiobook Ready Player One, have a story about a helpful green mist, and a ghost boy who haunts a child’s bedroom. Then we will listen to a science fiction story from Robert A. Heinlein titled The Roads Must Roll. We’ll end the show with a story about Halley’s Comet passing in 1910. So grab your favorite beverage and press that play button. Featured Story - The Roads Must Roll Our featured story is titled The Roads Must Roll and was originally published in the June 1940 issue of Astounding Science Fiction. It tells the story of a group of technicians working "down inside", among the very noisy great rotors which keep the roads moving. Things go bad and the world faces not being able to transport goods, people, or anything else for that matter. Will society grind to a halt or will Larry Gaines save the day? This is a radio adaptation of the story created by X Minus One that first aired on January 4, 1956. Other Stories Include - The Eye Of The Beholder, Ready Player One, Random O’Malley, Oak Park Ghost, The Roads Must Roll, and The Comet Tale. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time I guess you can say that this is our official Thanksgiving Day show. While it might be light on gobbler content since most of this show is... well normal amazing stuff. We have a review of Robert Jordan's Eye Of The World, two science fiction stories, and a Bigfoot adventure. Then we end the show with a tribute to the men and women of Plymouth Rock. So grab a turkey sandwich and enjoy the show. Featured Story - After A Few Words We have a story today that is... well.. different from anything we have ever had before. It could be considered “controversial” but it is too darn good to not play it. I received an email from Corey Snow of Chula Vista, California recommending it. Well, I gave it a listen, and I do not support the habit of smoking nor wish to glamorize its use, but this is a fantastic story. It is called...After a Few Words, was first published in Analog Magazine in the October 1962 edition, and is read for us by Corey. Other Stories Include - How Did You Know, The Eye of the World, Big Foot Calling Bigfoot, After a Few Words, The Ultimate Experiment, and The Thanksgiving Tale. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we return to the home of Sylvia Shults for a brand new Ghost Stories With Sylvia. Sylvia shares stories about the living being visited by the dead, or in some cases it is the other way around. Joe Sauer from Illinois tells us a story about a stay in his father’s house that led to an interesting conflict with a former owner. Also, we review an audiobook written by R.A. Salvatore titled The Highwayman. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links: , , , Other Stories Include - The Fine Art Of Murder, The Highwayman, The Old Ghost And A Pillow Fight, I Don’t Want To Chat, You Look Familiar, and The Lost Marines. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On : First I want to thank everyone that sent me notes of condolences and encouragement for me and my brother. I am sad to report that on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 my brother James Allen Thompson passed away. He was a good man and will be missed. Thank you all for your support. The podcast today is a simple one. I need time off to deal with family issues and arrangements as you could guess. So for today, we will fill the whole hour with a story that my brother would love. It comes from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse and is a classic western starring Greggory Peck. It is titled The Gunfighter and first aired on June 7, 1951. Featured Story - The Gunfighter The Gunfighter is a 1950 American Western film directed by Henry King and starring Gregory Peck. It was nominated for Best Motion Picture Story during the 23rd Academy Awards. What we will hear is the Screen Directors Playhouse adaptation. It showcases some of the original cast and of course, Peck reprises his role as Jimmy Ringo. A young, reckless cowboy named Eddie deliberately provokes an argument with the notorious gunfighter Jimmy Ringo. The fight goes badly for young Eddie. Ringo is widely known as the fastest draw in the West, which makes him the target of every gunslinger eager to become famous as; The man who shot Jimmy Ringo. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a replay of sorts. What is nice is that with the exception of a crazy Five Minute Mystery all of our stories came from you guys. We have two from Scotland and one from India. The featured story comes from my brother Jim. He visited the show in December of 2017 to tell us the story of his visit to a mysterious chapel in Scotland. From fairies to a scary woman in red, I think you are going to like this one. This podcast is dedicated to my brother Jim. Featured Story - Rosslyn Chapel On the podcast, we have a story about my brother’s unexplainable trip to Scotland in the early 1990s. Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 as a place of worship and services continue to be held there today. Quick math should tell you that it is over 570 years ago. It was built by William St. Clair for his family. Rosslyn’s extraordinary architecture and carvings have inspired for generations and It is a popular destination for visitors. . Note: To see the green man carvings google rosslyn+chapel+green+man Other Stories Include - Back Seat Drivers, The Red Fairy, Rosslyn Chapel, and The Fairy Of Inverness Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On Sylvia Shults is with us for a special Ghost Stories With Sylvia. We will discuss and listen to her new book Days Of The Dead: A Year of True Ghost Stories. We have a listener tale called My Night Job Is Haunted that may sound scary, but is actually rather neat. I will review and preview a favorite book of mine, Dune by Frank Herbert. So lots of books this time. Sit back, grab a drink, and press that play button. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, Fractured Souls, and her latest release Days of the Dead: A Year of True Ghost Stories. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we are full of spooky goodness! We have a brand new original Five Minute Mystery starring The British Guy! We review a Heathcliff Lennox mystery titled The Curse of Braeburn Castle. We will hear two listener tales that take us to a creepy hospital encounter and a Halloween night in a graveyard. Our featured story is the ghostly tale titled The Signal Man. Then we end the show with an original ghost story written by 11-year-old Amelia Allison. Featured Story - The Signal Man Our featured story comes from a little-known radio series called Beyond Midnight. It was a South African radio horror anthology that ran from 1968 to 1970 on Springbok Radio. This is a strange story, to say the least. At first, it seems to be a simple tale of ghosts haunting a man to the point of near insanity. But there is so much more. Hang out until the end and all will be made clear. The story is titled The Signal Man and it first aired in South Africa in the year 1969. Other Stories Include - Terasongoon, The Curse of Braeburn Castle, Ghost On The Nightshift, It Happened One Halloween, The Signal Man, and My friendly Ghost. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On and week two of the Month Of Spooky 2021, we are doing something different, but I think you are in for some fun. Slyvia Shults is with us and she isn’t going to be telling us ghost stories. What we will be doing is to listen to the OTR classic, The Thing On The Fourble Board. It’s quite terrifying, and I think that you’ll agree once you have heard it. Featured Story - The Thing On The Fourble Board An oil rig worker discovers an invisible creature of unknown origins living beneath the depths of the earth. What happens to this man is horrific, and the ending is absolutely brilliant. If you’re alone, turn the lights down low and listen. It will help get you into a Halloween mood. The story was written by Willis Cooper for his OTR series Quiet Please, and it first aired on August 9, 1948. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, Fractured Souls, and her latest release Days Of The Dead. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we begin The Month Of Spooky 2021. We have so much to get to this month that “it” will make your head spin! (And On In A Linda Blair kind of way!) I just mean we have a lot of stuff. This month we will have a Ghost Story With Sylvia that will focus on a prankster ghost boy. Then Sylvia and I will sit down and listen to our classic Halloween story, The Thing On The Fourble Board. We have some of the best stories ever from you guys that should curl toes. And on today’s show, we debut one of the top 30 scariest radio broadcasts of all time with a story called Whence Came You! It all begins as soon as you press that play button. Featured Story - Whence Came You Our featured story this week is creepy. Are you a fan of the old Egyptian mummy tale? You know, when the monster is awoken and brought back to complete some insidious plan or maybe for a bloodthirsty rage of terror. Well, that is NOT what we have for you today. We have another side of that story that takes creepy to a whole new level. It comes from the mind of Willis Cooper and the OTR series Quiet Please. It is listed as one of the top 30 scariest radio broadcasts of all time and is titled Whence Came You. It first aired on February 16, 1948. Other Stories Include - The Principals Of Murder, Clive Barker's First Tales, The Man Who Wasn’t There, The Home Invasion, The Halloween Ghost, and Whence Came you. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
This is the last week before we begin the Month Of Spooky 2021. However, on this time we do some scary stuff. So, you're not going to be able to prepare for the spookiness. What we have are some really creepy stories from you guys to get the season going! Also, we have a story from Lights Out! that's not spooky, but probably means the end of the world. What are we going to do? Well, press that play button to find out. Featured Story - Oxychloride X Our featured story comes from the OTR series Lights Out. Now you might suppose that this one would be a horror story and it does have that, but I think it has more of a Twilight Zone feel. I could definitely see Rod Serling say something like this: “Picture this, a little man with monumental aspirations. He wants the people around him to know that he is a big man on campus. The problem is that his thoughts and deeds just might destroy the world. He is about to enter the twilight zone.” The truth of the matter is that this story was written thirty years before the Twilight Zone was a thing. It is titled Oxychloride X and first aired on January 26, 1938. Other Stories Include - The Missing Ruby, A Grave Business, The Laundry Monster, Why I Ran Away From St. Mary’s Graveyard, The Old Dead Couple, Oxychloride X, and Not So Important Times In History - Khutulun. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we have something pretty cool. Rey Peyton is a longtime friend of the show and we have two stories submitted by him to share. The first is a brand new one titled Hardhats, Hurricanes and Heroes. The second is one that he submitted in 2015 titled Toy Soldiers. Also, we have a brand new These Are Your Stories segment where I take a look at your reactions to past stories. We have a lot on this show so please press that play button and enjoy! Featured Story - Hardhats, Hurricanes, and Heroes This is a true story written, submitted, and lived by a friend to the podcast Ray Peyton. It is his story about his experience when Hurricane Carmen made landfall just east of Vermilion Bay on Sept. 7-8, 1974. Winds at a Bayou Boeuf oil rig topped 110 mph, with gusts to 120 mph. The storm killed three and caused $150 million in damage. This story is read for us by Mark Nelson. Mark has recorded more than 100 professional audiobooks, including crime fiction, science fiction, horror, non-fiction, histories, and classics. He has recorded for Audible, Audible Frontiers, Hachette Audio, Spoken Realms, and others. If you need an audiobook recorded, contact him for more information. Links for Mark: and Other Stories Include - Best Laid Plans, The Iron Man Collection, Please Dad, Leave The TV On, Return To The Roosevelt, Cats Are To Be Worshiped, Bigfoot Will Listen, and Toy Soldier. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Program Links: - This is the podcast where Rar Peyton was interviewed. - Ray Peyton's story titled Ditching A Helicopter In Water appeared. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this week we pretty much dedicate the entire show to one story, The Boy In The Basement. It was written by Sylvia Shults and is in fact her true encounter with Christopher, who just happens to be a spirit. This is a rare look at the behind-the-scenes of ghost hunting and even more amazing her ongoing relationship with Chris. Something that almost never happens. Also, on the show, we have a brand new story from you guys, and of course all of the other stuff you have come to enjoy on the show. So press that play button and please come join us. Featured Story - The Boy In The Basement This story is featured in the book Fractured Souls: More Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital. The book was written by our very own Sylvia Shults. The was once the finest facility in the world for the care of the mentally ill. The asylum closed its doors in 1973, but the hilltop remains active to this day. Instead of the conversations of patients and the squeak of nurses' shoes, the halls now echo with the beeps of K2 meters and the hiss of spirit boxes. It's still a busy place, and for the spirits of many of its patients, it is still home. Other Stories Include - Case of Announcer's Delight, Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington, The overprotective Ghost, and The Boy In The Basement About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we have lots of stories. In total, we have twelve of them. They range from an alien visitor to a zip line angel, and a poltergeist encounter to a trumpet-playing ghost. I have wanted to do this for a very long time and today is the day. A complete show of tales sent in by you for you. So please grab a beverage and enjoy the show. Featured Story - These Are Your Stories Featured on this podcast is a showcase of your stories. All of the stories on this show were sent in by you for you. These include: Joey And The Alien, My Graveyard Story, Not My Appointed Time, The Cal-Poly Poltergeist, My Grandpa Loves Zak Brown, Charged Shadow, The Roosevelt Hotel, Chloe's Callers, Drama In The Drama Class, Into The Light, and Zipline Angel. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we have A classic science fiction story from the golden age of radio. It asks the question, “What is really out there?” Also, we hear a story from returning listener Chad Campbell and his encounter with the Civil War ghost of Utica. Then we have a brand new Johnny Is It True - New Mexico edition. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - No Contact Our featured story this time comes from the world of Dimension X. What awaits us out in space? Surely there are things and phenomena that will defy all logic. However, sometimes our own ignorance is our worst enemy. In today's story, our heroes face a barrier in space that has yet to be broken. The space ship Starcloud and its crew attempt to break the Galactic barrier in a story titled No Contact. It first aired on Dimension X on April 29, 1950. Other Stories Include - The Scientific Clue, 2001 A Space Odyssey - Audible, The Civil War Ghost Of Utica, No Contact, And Johnny Is It True - New Mexico Stories. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have what we think is an odd show with good stuff. I have a story for you that almost made this week's podcast impossible, a shadow story that I almost couldn’t tell you, and a classic science fiction story that claims to be about time travel, but it really isn’t. That one I will leave to your imagination. So if any of that interests you press that play button and enjoy the show! Featured Story - And It Comes Out Here Our featured story this time is a bit quirky to be sure. It’s nonsense in a very sensible way. At first I thought that it might be too much, but as always I remember that this is Ron’s Amazing Stories and so it fits perfectly. It comes from the pen of Lester Del Ray and first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in February of 1951. It is an odd tale that has an odd title which is ... And It Comes Out Here. There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! Other Stories Include - A shooting at a Gas Station, Fallen Trees - A Sad Story, A Shadow’s Nightmare, and …And It Comes Out Here. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time the show theme is the dinosaur, but in retrospect, that might be pushing it just a bit. In the end, you will have to decide if it was a fitting theme or not. On the program today we have stories from you guys, a classic from the OTR series Lights Out! and we end with a brand new Not So Important Times In History where we head to Mons, Belgium in the year 1914. Did Angels really defeat the Germans there? Listen to this podcast to find out. Featured Story - Sub-Basement Our featured story this week comes from the OTR series Lights Out. The quality of these old shows is so impressive that they are worth hearing again and again. This one takes place in a sub-basement where it is rumored that there is a small railroad to deliver merchandise. According to Lights Out it may even be filled with dinosaurs! The story is appropriately titled Sub-Basement and it first aired on August 24, 1943. Other Stories Include - Jewelry Train Heist, Jurassic Park - Audible, The Run-Around Man, Awesome Hotel And The Ghosts Are Pretty Cool Too, Sub-Basement, and Not So Important Times In History - The Angels Of Mons. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we celebrate Raymond Bradbury, author, poet, scriptwriter, and of course hero to anyone who has read one of his books. Ray was born on August 20th and this would have been his 101st birthday. I have tried to make him part of the show and I think you will enjoy the result. We have three stories from you guys, and an adaptation of probably his most famous work, The Martian Chronicles. Ray Bradbury was a prolific and influential author with a career that spanned decades. From his first published story in 1938, Hollerbochen’s Dilemma, to his Hugo award-winning novel Fahrenheit 451, the author was a master of the science-fiction genre. What you may not know about him was just how much he loved the story, which of course makes him perfect for Ron’s Amazing Stories. Featured Story - The Martian Chronicles Our featured story is a radio adaptation of The Martian Chronicles. There were many of these throughout the golden age of radio, but most took individual chapters from the book and presented it as a complete story. What we have is the entire book in 30 minutes. Sounds impossible? Well ...it should be, but they did it. The production comes from the OTR series Dimension X and comes complete with the original commercials and radio spots. So, what we really have is a time machine taking us back to August 18th, 1950. Other Stories Include - The Tulip Murder, The Martian Chronicles - Audiobook, The Ghoulish Caller, My Walk On The Beach, Grandma's Rocking Chair, and The Martian Chronicles - Story. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On today it is one of those shows where you are going to hear a lot of stuff. We have no less than 12 different tales that range from ghost stories, to science fiction, to a memorial tale and even a brand new Johnny Is It True. We will even visit the 1904 olympiad. So sit back, enjoy, because I think you're in for something completely different. Featured Story - The 1904 Olympics Well as you know these past two weeks we have been watching the 2020 Olympics from Japan. Something that I have really been enjoying. America’s first Olympics may have been its worst, or at least its most bizarre. Held in 1904 in St. Louis, the games were tied to that year’s World’s Fair, which celebrated the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase. The Olympics’ signal event, the marathon, was conceived to honor the classical heritage of Greece and underscore the connection between the ancient and modern. But from the start, the 1904 marathon was less showstopper than a sideshow, a freakish spectacle that seemed more in keeping with the carnival atmosphere of the fair than the mood of the games. The outcome was so scandalous that the event was nearly abolished for good. On this podcast, we feature that story and you are not going to believe it. Other Stories Include - The Needle Murder, Grand Theft Astro, Why don’t people believe, Don’t Touch My Batman Bank, My Rose Recorder, The Test Rocket, Johnny Is It True - Facebook Edition, Last Scene Of All, and The Marathon of The 1904 Olympics. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a pretty odd collection of tales that range from strange music that has no source, to a haunting train whistle, and then a presence that really loves its pink shed. Our featured story comes from the OTR series Light’s Out. Now, I’ll bet you think it is going to be horror. You would be wrong! It is a science fiction classic titled Rocket Ship. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Rocket Ship Our featured story comes from the classic OTR series Lights out. We take a trip to the moon and back, but not a happy one. This story is a real departure for the folks at Lights Out. The creators, In this case, Arch Obler, rarely did science fiction. The program leaned more towards horror and suspense. The good news is that this really shows just how talented the production crew of Lights Out was. Our story is titled Rocket Ship and it first aired on July 28th, 1947. Other Stories Include - No Leg To Stand On, Riders of the Purple Sage, The Music Never Stops, The Train Whistle, Little Pink Shed, and Rocket Ship Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
Well, this is the 500th episode of . What can I say about this week's show? Of course, other than to thank you for allowing me to bring these to you each week. If you would have told me in 2011 that I would still be making podcasts in 2021 I would have said that I highly doubt it. However, here we are and there are so many people to thank for making this all happen. On this show, we play another round of Ghost Story Throwdown with Sylvia Shults. If you don’t remember the last one, they’re a lot of fun and this time we have a special guest who, I might add, is quite the character. So please press that play button and enjoy our 500th attempt to entertain you! Stories Include - The Broken Wheel, Lake Superior Never Gives Up It’s Dead, The History Of Battle Ground, The Sigma Phi Fraternity Ghost, The Slocum House, The Cremation Aboard the Swift, and Park Hill Cemetery Strangeness. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we are going to set the groundwork for our 500th episode. But don’t fret or worry, we do have stories. We have two from you guys - The first is a freaky ghost story that just makes no sense, and then we have a response tale to a skinwalker tale from . Also, We have TWO mind-bending stories from the pages of the 1950s pulp magazines that were both written by the talented Fredrick Brown. And as an added bonus Sylvia Shults takes us on her latest ghost hunting trip. Featured Story - Hall Of Mirrors Our featured story is another mind-bending one set in 1954 and then moves to 2004. It has a unique time perspective that I found completely fascinating and I think you will too. It is titled Hall of Mirrors and was written by Frederick Brown. It first appeared on the pages of Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine in December of 1953. Other Stories Include - Dinner Party Murder, Project Hail Mary, Sylvia’s Haunted Shock, The White Ghost, Hmm, I heard that too, Experiment, and Hall of Mirrors. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links: , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On the theme is UFOs and outer space thrillers. We have three of your stories that range from lights in the sky to an upside-down flying pyramid. And, wait until you hear the story about the boy and his mushrooms. It will blow your mind. Our featured tale comes from the golden age of radio and It asks the question - Is the human race ready to meet aliens? So Press the play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - When Worlds Met Our featured story comes from a little-known radio series from the 1950s called 2000 Plus. The story is a test of the human race. What do aliens think of the people of earth? This story gives us a pretty good idea. Can they look past our failings and suspicions? The story is titled When Worlds Met and it won a Hugo for best story. It first aired on May 5, 1950 Other Stories Include - Ornithology Murder, Isaac Azimov’s Foundation, UFOs over Ely Nevada, Campfire Lights, The Mushroom Incident, and When Worlds Met Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Program links: In the story Campfire Lights Mary Newcomb presented photographic proof of her story. . Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a replay of an episode from 2019. We have a total of seven stories all from you guys. We have everything from bigfoot to time slips. We have a ghost at a museum, a cryptid who hitchhikes, and we even head to Yosemite National Park. Also, what show would be complete without a shadow creature. So, put on your favorite headphones and settle in for one heck of a ride. Program Note: This program originally aired August 19th, 2019 The Stories include: Very Loud Noises, My Day at LBJ, Living with Loss, The Devil Was Up There, Gigantopithecus, The Ghost Of Andrew, The Truck Stop, and The Yosemite Possession. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we focus on the Diplomat in the person of Jame Reteif. Who is he? He is the main character in our featured story. A classic science fiction adventure from the pages of the pulp magazine, Worlds Of If. Also on the show, we’ll visit the Hotel Diplomat in the Philippines and we review an audiobook titled The Short, Strange Life of Herschel Grynszpan. Truly some amazing stories. Featured Story - The Yillian Way Our featured story this week comes from author Keith Laumer and the pages of Worlds of If - Science Fiction January of 1962. It is the introduction of Laumer’s recurring character Jame Reteif who is a low-level diplomat. The ceremonial protocol of the “Yill” was impressive, colorful—and, in the long run, deadly! It was up to Retief to figure out how to respond to their overtures in the correct manner; all the while keeping his superiors from making a deadly mistake. The story is titled The Yillian Way. Other Stories Include - Carnival Caper, The Short, Strange Life of Herschel Grynszpan, The Diplomat Hotel, and The Yillian Way Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a bit of an experiment. What we are going to do is play some short stories sent in by you guys that I have been holding on to. I am calling it The Head Scratcher Segment. Also, we have a story from the Inner Sanctum titled The Black Seagull that should be quite chilling. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Black Sea Gull Our featured story for this time comes from the infamous OTR series Inner Sanctum. It is titled The Black Sea Gull and is every bit as creepy as it sounds. Peter Lorre gives a better than average performance as a man deals with the grief of losing his wife and then his mind. It first aired on the Inner Sanctum on April 7, 1943. Program note: The art for this episode was painted by Genny Travali. It was created for the EP Black Seagull by Noemi Terrasi. You can learn more about her music and listen to the song that inspired it at: Other Stories Include - Murder If You Please, Strange Things in the Woods, The Unfortunate Tractor, We Saw Bigfoot, Bedroom Orb, Who’s That Knocking, Ghost Through The Arch, and The Black Seagull Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this week we tackle the subject of the skinwalker with two creepy stories. Ron also gives some history and background on the origins of the beast. Then we have a full-on werewolf story from the annals of the golden age of radio. We end the show with another round of truth or fiction with Johnny Is It True - Strange History. You might not want to listen to this one alone! Featured Story - W Is For Werewolf Our featured story comes from a rare old-time radio series called Dark Fantasy. In the forties, people loved a good wolfman story, so it should come as no surprise that radio and cinema provided them. Some of the best was 1941’s The Wolfman, Cry Of The Wolfman from 1944, and of course a favorite of mine Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. Now, in case you are wondering, a wolfman plays a significant role in that film. Our story is titled W is For Werewolf and first aired on February 13, 1942. Other Stories Include - Blood Brothers, Skinwalkers, The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, A Skinwalker Visitation, W Is For Werewolf, and Johnny Is It True - Strange History Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time Slyvia is back for more ghost stories, and this time we focus on Urban Legends. We have a couple of emails from you guys, a story from Yellowstone, and of course a discussion of Urban Legends. But just what is it? Webster tells us that it is an often lurid story or anecdote that is based on hearsay and widely circulated as true. Example? Alligators living in the sewers. So come join us as we tell you all about it. About Sylvia Shults: Sylvia is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on Amazon. Sylvia’s Links: , , , Other Stories Include: The Rocky Marino Evidence, I Know What I Saw, The Light At Yellowstone, Ghost Stories With Sylvia - Urban Legends Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we really don’t have a theme for the show. However, what we do have are some amazing stories. We have Michael Caine telling us about his podcast, A ghost story from Pennsylvania, A skeleton that can walk and talk, and we end the program with a Black Bear who was a private in the Polish army during WWII. Does that sound Amazing? Featured Story - The Man Who Was Dead Our featured story for this week is nothing short of captivating and creepy. It was suggested to us by listener Tommy Howell. The storyline is incredible and is made all the more astonishing by the fact that comes to us from the April 1930 edition of Astounding Stories of Super-Science. It tells the tale of Jerry’s encounter with a skeleton that is alive! It is aptly titled The Man Who Was Dead and it is read to us by the very same person that suggested it, Tommy Howell. Other Stories Include - The Squealing Gearshift, Heist with Michael Caine, The Girl In The Pale Blue Dress, The Man Who Was Dead, and Not So Important Times In History - Wojtek The Private Bear. Program Links - On the show, we present the story of Wojtek the bear. You can find a photo of the bear . Also, the entire BBC interview with Wojtek’s bunkmate can be found . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On this time we simply have Cryptids. All of the stories deal with cryptozoology and the creatures that they encompass. We have thunderbirds, bigfoot, skinwalkers, and even deadly insects. If you fear any of these creatures you might want to skip this one. However, if you do you will miss some pretty amazing stories. Featured Story - The Man That Insects Hated Our featured story for this week is all about insects. Humans have always feared them, loathed them, and wanted them gone. Professor John Hanson is hipped on the subject of bugs and wants to rid the world of them. The problem is he thinks they all know it and hates him for it. The story comes from the OTR series The Mysterious Traveler and is titled The Man The Insects Hated. It first aired on July 14, 1947. Other Stories Include - Methodical To A Fault, Adventures in Cryptozoology, Do You Believe In Werewolves, Was That A Thunderbird, Yeti Throws Rocks, Okay, I believe You Now, and The Man The Insects Hated Program Links - If you want to listen to the Mysterious Traveler episode with the OTR story Behind The Locked Door you can find it . If you want to hear the podcast we did on the Thunderbird it can be found using this . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have a show full of ghost busting, or to put a finer point on it paranormal investigations. We review the audiobook Ghost Hunters: Who They Are and What They Do, and have two listener stories on the subject. We then present an OTR classic titled The Ghost Hunt and we end the show with another Johnny Is It True - Ghost Hunter Edition. So much good stuff! Featured Story - Ghost Hunt Our featured story for this podcast continues the theme of the show. It happens to be one of my favorite episodes from the annals of old-time radio. It is titled Ghost Hunt and tells the story of a disc jockey who spends the night in a haunted house...with surprising results. It is a well-written ghost story with a fine performance from . It comes from the OTR series Suspense and it first aired on June 23, 1949. Other Stories Include - Blood Will Tell, The Ghost Hunters: Who They Are and What They Do, Lums Pond Murder, A Night In Yorktown, Ghost Hunt, and Johnny Is It True - Ghost Hunter Edition Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we present a brand new segment called Paranormal Expeditions. I think you are going to like the concept and I look forward to hearing your feedback. Also, on the show Mitchell tells us a few stories from Selma, Ca, and we feature a classic sci-fi story from the pulp mags that really relates to our world today. Featured Story - Seller Of The Sky Our featured story comes from the Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1955. It is titled Seller of the Sky and was written by Dave Dryfoos. No one took Old Arch seriously; he was just an ancient, broken-down wanderer who went about seeking alms and spreading tales of the great Outside. The children were curious and believing. However, the adults were cynical and doubting. Other Stories Include: Remedy For Murder, Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World, The Good Witch in the Wizard Of Oz, My Father’s Shoes, My Little Angel, Paranormal Expeditions - May/Stringer House, and Seller Of The Sky Program Links: On the show, Mitchell shared a link to a spooky song from the sixties called The Ghost of Beardsley Road. . Also, on Paranormal Expeditions Emma shared her experiences at the May/Stringer House. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:
On we have another UFO-themed show. From Audible we review an audiobook that is all about them. Then we head to your stories where we have four amazing tales that come from Texas, Oklahoma, Nevada, and California. Our featured story comes from the OTR classic series X-minus One and it looks at some strange lights in the Big Horn Glacier! We will end the show with a few OTR commercials based on some of our favorite breakfast cereals. Featured Story - The Lights Of Precipice Peak Our featured story this time comes from the OTR series X-Minus One. The story takes place in a mountainous region known as Bighorn Glacier. It is an odd tale that looks at what aliens from another world could be like. It was first published in the October 1955 edition of Galaxy Magazine. It is titled The Lights Of Precipice Peak and it aired on X-minus One on March 13, 1957. Other Stories Include: The UFO Battle at Nuremberg, A Case Of Oversight, Alien Encounters, I Wish I had, Bigfoot is an Alien, The UFO incident, Ron It happened again, and The Lights Of Precipice Peak Program Links: From A Moment In Time, here is the to the Broadtext Sheet from April 1561 describing the UFO battle over Nuremberg. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Story Submission Link: Contact Link: Email: Blog Page: Facebook:
On this time Sylvia and I have a good old-fashioned showdown! Which of us can tell if the other has faked them out? We call this the Ghost Story Throwdown 2021. Also on the show is a shadow story from Madison, NC that just might be creepiest yet. You will have to decide that yourself. It is titled That Shadow Shot Me. In we presented a story from the OTR series Buck Rogers. I asked for your feedback on this one via a poll. That poll is now closed and I want to thank all of you that took a moment to respond. Of the people that responded 70% of you made it pretty clear that Buck Rogers was not a fan favorite. 7% of you don’t ever want to hear from Buck again. That is good enough for me. Thank you! Stories Include: Mail Order Murder, Upon Reflection by Sting, That Shadow Shot Me, Ron’s UFO incident, The Singing Ghost of Joliet Prison, The Ghost At The Calumet Theatre, The Bryant Road Soldier, The Ghost Dog Of Putman County, The Cigar Smoking Nun, and The Polergiest’s Milk Jug Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more on her . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Story Submission Link: Contact Link: Email: Blog Page: Facebook:
On this time we have ghost stories and spend some time in space being afraid of The Nothing. If that doesn’t make any sense ...It will later on. We have an epic story from James that follows a haunting in a restaurant in New Hampshire. This one is so good that I titled the podcast after it. The Country Tavern. Featured Story - The Nothing Our featured story for this week is so good. When man first went into space there was a real concern about what we would find out there. But did they really think about what would happen if they found nothing? That is what our story is about and it is titled The Nothing. It was written by Tom Godwin, and is read by Mark Nelson Other Stories Include - By Any Other Name, IRobot, The Country Tavern, The Shadow Man Likes His Sheets, I Swear It Took Our Sheets, and Johnny Is It True - Strange Stuff. Program Links - Here is the to an article I wrote about Isacc Azimov that I talked about. Also, follow this to take the Buck Rogers Poll. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have a Near Death Experience from Chad and a story from Darren that just might have you believing in the paranormal (or least wanting a shave and a haircut). Our featured story is engaging to say the least. It is about a dog, a boy, and an event that occurred 800 years ago. The cool part is that it is read for us by our old friend Mark Nelson. I think you are going to like it. We end the program with a history lesson from ancient Egypt circa 1152bc. So, press the play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - Dead Man's Planet Our featured story is captivating. It first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction in February of 1955. It is not like anything we have had before on the podcast. It presents a picture of the future that probably represents what space travel and planet-hopping will be like. It was written by William Morrison and is read for us by Mark Nelson. The story is titled Dead Man's Planet. When a driven man arrives at a cemetery world, what else can it be but the journey's end or the start of a new one? Other Stories Include: The Rawlings Murder, The Singularity Trap, The Dark Shadow And The Laundry Basket, Grandpa's Last Wish, Dead Man's Planet, and A Strike In 1152 BC Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this week we have an incredibly creepy story sent in by Faye from Virginia. This one ties an old train station to a haunting with freaky results. Then we have something that we have never heard before. Buck Rogers joins the RAS lineup with a story about a stolen rocket ship and a Gyro-Cosmic Realivator. After you listen to this one I have a challenge for you. Follow the link below and take the poll. Featured Story - Gyro-Cosmic Realivator Our featured story this week comes from the golden age of radio. Buck Rogers was initially broadcast as a 15-minute show on CBS Radio. It was a drama series based on the novel and comics series. What we have is a story that aired between April 5th through the 30th in 1939. It is titled The Gyro-Cosmic Realivator. Rogers must face off with Killer Cane who has taken Buck’s prototype of a brand new rocketship. Stories Include - The Collector’s Murder, Stargazer, Dagger Heart Station, Buck Rogers - Gyro-Cosmic Realivator [Parts 1,2 and 3] Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we take a look back at the Flying Saucer. Yes, I said a look back. In fact, we head to April 7, 1950, and a CBS news report presented by Edward Murrow. One of the legends of the news business. Also, on the show, we have two brand new listener UFO stories and I pull one of the most amazing tales we have ever had from the archives. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Case Of The Flying Saucer Our featured story is actually a collection of news stories presented by the legendary Edward R. Murrow. They all follow the theme of UFOs or Flying Saucers. They range from eyewitness accounts to interviews with notable personalities. The cool part. They were all recorded during the golden age of radio. Stories Include - Blind Confession, The Case Of The Flying Saucer, Alien Encounters, The Night to be Feared, Big Balls of Light, and Château Lafite Rothschild Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this week it is all about one of the tallest buildings in the world. What is that you may ask? The Empire State building. We have three stories that take place there including one from listener Paul Hart that is amazing! We also have a brand new Johnny Is It True that just might teach you a thing or two about the building’s history. Our featured story comes from the OTR series Challenge Of The Yukon. It will keep you guessing until the end. So come with us today as we explore some truly amazing stories. Program Links: You can read GhostGhoul’s article here. Also if you want to see the photos of follow this link. Featured Story - Our featured story takes place in the far north. It comes from the OTR series Challenge Of The Yukon. In today’s tale we hear a bit about the early days of crime solving and the smarts of the husky known as King. The episode is titled Murder On Train Time and first aired on September 23, 1943. Stories Include - The Too Early Bird, Interview With The Robot, The Most Beautiful Suicide, My brother saw a woman just pop on the roof, Paul and Buddy’s Excellent Adventure, Johnny Is It True - Empire State Building, and Murder on Train Time Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time it is all about the lights and dragons too. Sylvia Shults is back with us again for another round of Ghost Stories With Sylvia. However, this time we lean more toward the orb than the ghosts. We close the show with one of my favorite orb encounters titled A Flock Of Orbs. So press that play button and enjoy! Stories Include - Marks Of Death, Dragon Planet, The Orb Of Hilltop Road, The Archer Ave Triangle, and A Flock Of Orbs Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have some stories about bigfoot. This includes Bigfoot gone fishing, Bigfoot out for a walk and Lowell throws stones at Bigfoot. Also, The Shadow returns to the lineup with an adventure at an underground river. We end the show with a short one from pages of Analog Magazine. It is read for us by Jerome Lawson and is titled Beyond Pandora. Featured Story - The Sandhog Murders Our featured story this time is a good one. It comes from the OTR series The Shadow. What we will hear comes from the Bill Johnstone era. He and Margot find themself facing death in a story titled The Sandhog Murders and it first aired on November 26, 1939. Stories Include - The Book Case, Audible - Ender’s Game, Catching Bigfoot, Sasquatch In The Road, Bigfoot Took My Wallet and The Sandhog Murders. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we have a screaming shadow. Yep, you read that right, and it is terrifying. Also, we have a brand new Johnny Is It True and a tale that is a real mind-bender titled An Adventure In The Fourth Dimension. We end the show with a listener request from Alex Greer that is one of my favorite short stories. It is tiled We Didn’t Do anything Wrong, Hardly. So press that play button and let’s get started. Featured Story - An Adventure In The Fourth Dimension Our featured story for this week is a real mind-bender. It is not so much the story itself, but how it is told. It comes from Weird Tales Magazine, October of 1923. The story is titled An Adventure In The Fourth Dimension and just might be the most sophisticated science fiction story we have ever had. Stories Include: Pattern Of Guilt, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Night Screams, Johnny Is It True - Strange But True, An Adventure In The Fourth Dimension, and We didn’t Do anything Wrong, Hardly. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we have stories about dreams. Four listeners sent in their night encounters and they are freaky. We have out of body experiences, shadows, doppelgangers, bats, mice and more. These are some of the most eventful tales we have ever had. Also, on the show we have a science fiction classic titled Operation Distress. It comes from the pulp magazines and is read for us by Dale Grothman. This is a packed show. Featured Story - Operation Distress Our featured story is a science fiction classic. It was written by Lester del Rey and first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction - August of 1951. There are many things that could go wrong in space, but one that is more feared than any is the threat of picking up a new disease. Even during the space age of the sixties and seventies astronauts were held in quarantine to ensure that they hadn’t picked up something while up there. That is what our story is about today. It is titled Operation Distress and opens with these words. Explorers who dread spiders and snakes prove that heroism is always more heroic to outsiders. Then there's the case of the first space pilot to Mars who developed an itch Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this week we have a tribute to both Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. Berklie Apedaile has written a new fantasy story titled A Cherub's Dilemma. Then we visit president Abraham Lincoln in 1865. To round things out Peach tells a tale about a snowplow driver who sees a ghost in a cemetery! Not once, but twice! So press the play button and enjoy! Featured Story - The Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln Our featured story comes from one of my favorite OTR series The Mysterious Traveler. It is a time travel tale, but with a twist. What if you could travel back in time, but not need your body? That is the premise for this one. With presidents day just around the corner I thought that we should visit 1865 and President Lincoln. The adventure is titled The Man Who tried To Save Lincoln and first aired on February 7, 1950. Program Links - If you are interested in learning more about the Apedailes and reading more of Berklie’s stories follow this to their website. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we will start off with a return to one of my very favorite science fiction shows. Then we have two of your stories. A phantom mist shocks a young boy and a woman encounters something in the Nevada desert. We follow that up with some classic science fiction from author Ray Bradbury titled The Earthmen. We end the program with a new segment called True Facts. Featured Story - The Earthmen Our featured story is a classic that comes from the pen of Ray Bradbury. It was first published in Thrilling Wonder Stories, August of 1948. It is the saga of an expedition to mars where the crew encounters a martian community not far from their landing site. At first, they received a less than warm welcome, but soon all that changes. The Earthmen is from the old-time radio series Escape. It first aired on July 25, 1957. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we begin with a listener's tale from 2001 about a night hike into the Redwoods of California. Spooky! Then Sylvia Shults returns with stories about timeslips. You will hear a tale about a phantom fistfight and a window that only displays scenes from the past. Also on the show, Sylvia joins me for a special audible segment that is both historical and current. How can that be? Press the play button and check it out. Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more on her . Program Links: You can listen to Ron’s time slip story on this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have a story from Alex in Saint Bernard Parish who encounters a couple who drowned during Katrina. Then we play a classic story from director and actor Orson Welles. In this one we learn that it might be best if you tell the truth from the start to avoid unnecessary complications. We end the show with some Dominios history that the company would rather forget. I am sure we all understand that. Featured Story - Pursuit of a Ghost Our featured story is all about Harry Lime from the celebrated 1949 film The Third Man. In that film Orson Welles' character, Harry Lime, was killed. So our tale is a "prequel" of sorts. Harry tries some shenanigans to get some cash and finds himself lost in a battle to find the criminal El Zorro. What we have is an episode from the OTR series The Lives Of Harry Lime. It comes from November of 1951 and is tilted In Pursuit of a Ghost. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have something pretty special. Jason Dowd is back and we take a journey with him to the city of Savannah, GA. You will not believe the ghost stories he experienced while staying at the Planter’s Inn. Also on the show are two listener tales that fall directly into the category of the head scratcher. A postman tries to make a delivery and is halted by a ghost, and a shadow on the wall defies any logic. We end the show with a brand new Johnny Is It True, alien edition. About Jason Dowd - From an early age, Jason has loved his art. Over the years he has used various mediums, but none was more profound to him than photography. He finds inspiration wherever he goes because he keeps his eyes open for things that will make the perfect photo. Jason lives in the great state of Florida and has been a part of Ron’s Amazing Stories since the beginning. He first appeared on the podcast in where he introduced us to his book . If that wasn’t enough Jason is our radio producer. He has been putting the podcast out on the radio for the last 5 years! Jason is also the CEO and founder of Gladys Goodies. Jason’s Links: , , , , and . Program Links: Do you want to see photos of Jason's adventures in Savannah? Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we continue with a year in review from 2020. In part two we conclude with August through December. We have listener stories about bigfoot, pumpkinhead and even a ghost that likes to start fires. There is a classic Sci-Fi story called The Stowaway that is nothing short of amazing. So press that play button and enjoy the show. Featured Story - The Stowaway We have an amazing story suggested by German Finley and read for us by Maddie Ruth. The story is about the first rocket to the moon and one man’s attempt to stowaway aboard it. It first appeared in the If - Worlds of Science Fiction, March of 1952. He stole a ride to the Moon in search of glory, but found a far different destiny. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
We are close to a new year and I thought that we should do a review. But after the year we have had, and if we are all being honest, do we really want to review it? I for one do not! However, there is something worth our time. This past year has seen more stories than ever submitted to the show. Probably due to our self isolation. We have had more great adventures, amazing encounters and some strangeness that can’t be explained. There is no way we can listen to every story that was sent in. However, what we can do is pick one story for each month. That is what I have done for this week's podcast. I have picked what I think are best listener stories from January to December. It was tough job picking just 12 stories, but I think I have done it. You will have to be the judge. -Ron Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
I hope that you are having a Merry Christmas! This week on I am taking a break from podcasting to be with my family and friends. However, I do have a treat for you. Each year, at this time, we play the classic radio addition of It’s a Wonderful Life Starring Jimmy Stewart. It is my hope that this gem brings you some joy this Christmas season. Featured Story - It’s A Wonderful Life This year I play the 30 minute version of It’s A Wonderful produced and directed by Frank Capra. Frank reunited with his star Jimmy Stewart to create a well acted and fast moving tale that really does justice to the original movie. I hope you enjoy it. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we head back to the home of Sylvia Shults for another round of ghost stories and more. This time we talk about the Monolith’s popping up around the world, have stories about strange dreams, some residual hauntings, and we announce the winners of the halloween contest. Sylvia gives us a peek at her new Lights Out and tells about her upcoming series of podcasts The Gettysburg Experience. Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On it is detective week. We have two tales from retired policemen, a strange tornado, and a Johnny Is It True segment with everything from a burning turtle to falling anvils. Our featured story comes from Blake Edwards, the man who invented detective sarcasm. The story is called The Eight O’Clock Killer and is a Richard Diamond - Private Detective mystery. Featured Story - The Eight O’Clock Killer Our featured story this time comes from the creative genius Blake Edwards. In case you don’t know that name he is the guy behind the Pink Panther movies and of course Richard Diamond - Private Detective. Diamond is a rough gumshoe that would often work with his counterpart on the police force Lt. Levinson which, by the way, is the case today. Our story is called The Eight-O’Clock Killer and it first aired in December of 1950. Program Links: On Johnny Is It True ron promised a link to photos that support the stories. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have a bundle of them, nine in fact! There are four brand new These Are Your Stories that include everything from a trip to the Stanley Hotel to a wall walking shadow. Featured are two sci-fi pulp mag stories that should make you giggle or at least smile. Then Mother Goose joins us going with a story called, The Accomplished and Lucky Teakettle. Featured Story - We didn’t Do Anything Wrong, Hardly We have a humorous Science Fiction tale that first appeared in Astounding Science Fiction in May of 1959. It was written by Roger Kuykendall and tells the story of three kids and their encounter with a Russian satellite. The story is called We didn’t Do anything wrong, Hardly, and is read for us by Craig Franklin. Program Links: On the show Ron talked about the new project These Are Your Stories. There have been three posted so far. . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we have a brand new Five Minute Mystery where diamonds are stolen and a murder committed. Then Jason Dowd joins us for The Paranormal With Jason. We talk about a frightening adventure sent in by Spencer Johnson titled Mantis Man. We end the program with the conclusion to last week's epic science fiction tale The Misplaced Battleship. Featured Story - The Misplaced Battle Ship Our featured story this week is the Conclusion to The Misplaced Battleship. The work was originally published in the April, 1960 issue of Astounding Science Fiction. If you missed parts one and two you can listen to it . Last week we met James DiGriss AKA the Stainless Steel Rat. He was a con man of skill, but was caught by Special Corps and given the choice of prison or becoming one of their agents. His first assignment was to track down and recover a missing space faring battleship. He heads to the second planet of a B star in Corona Borealis, where he impersonates a General to get to the bottom of the mystery. After much research James discovers an inspired master criminal. His name is Pepe Nero and his accomplice is a girl named Angelina. He thanked the people of Corona Borealis and parted with these words, “The League fleet is already closing in on the renegades and you will be informed of the capture. Thank you for your assistance." About Jason Dowd - From an early age, Jason has loved his art. Over the years he has used various mediums, but none was more profound to him than photography. He finds inspiration wherever he goes because he keeps his eyes open for things that will make the perfect photo. Jason lives in the great state of Florida and has been a part of Ron’s Amazing Stories since the beginning. He first appeared on the podcast in where he introduced us to his book . If that wasn’t enough Jason is our radio producer. He has been putting the podcast out on the radio for the last 5 years! Jason is also the CEO and founder of Gladys Goodies. Jason’s Links: , , , , and . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time it is all about the Stainless Steel Rat. The character was introduced in Harry Harrison's short story The Misplaced Battleship, first published in 1960 in Astounding Science Fiction Magazine. Harrison used this story, with minor modifications, as the introduction to the series's first full-length novel called The Stainless Steel Rat. Why am I telling you this? Well, because like I said this whole show is about the guy. Featured Story - The Misplaced Battleship In this classic science fiction adventure, we are introduced to James Bolivar diGriz (aka The Stainless Steel Rat). It might seem a little careless to lose track of something as big as a battleship ... but interstellar space is on a different scale of magnitude. But still a battleship--in the wrong hands!--that can be most dangerous. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On it is Western week and all our stories have that old west feel Including the Five Minute Mystery. Listener Gary Richards asked me to revisit a story from years ago called Stampede Messa and then we head to Fort Laramie to hear Captain Quince’s encounter with Yellow Horse at an officer's ball. Featured Story - The Stagecoach Our featured story comes from the classic OTR series Fort Laramie. Captain Quince is faced with a troubling problem. Yellow Horse is being held in the stock house for murder and his followers want to break him out. At the same time, the women of Fort Laramie are holding an Officer’s Ball that Quince is ordered to attend. Our tale is called The Stagecoach and it first aired on April 14, 1956. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have an eclectic collection of stories. We will begin with a tale that has its origins in Arizona, but was told to me in person in a park right here in Vancouver, Washington. Then we have a brand new Johnny Is This True that returns to its roots in the strange and unusual. To end the show we have a classic science fiction tale titled With Folded Hands. I think you are going to enjoy it. Featured Story - With Folded Hands Our featured story this week comes from the OTR series Dimension X. Underhill, a seller of Mechanicals is startled to find a new competitor's store on his way home. His robots are unthinking and are designed to perform menial tasks. These sleek black robots who appear more advanced than anything Underhill has encountered before are simply amazing. They describe themselves as Humanoids. But is there something sinister about them? Listen and find out. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this week we end the Month Of Spooky 2020 with a special Ghost Stories With Sylvia. Sylvia Shults is back and I think you are going to enjoy the result. If you are a fan of the Pitch Perfect movies then you will know what a Riff-Off is. Basically groups of singers spin a wheel to determine a topic and then they sing it. Sylvia and I will do much the same thing but using stories of the paranormal. Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Program Links: During the show Sylvia spoke about a new story telling service called Vocal Media. You can find them at this . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have seven different segments with four ghost stories from you guys. Our featured story comes from the pen of Virginia Woolf and then we will play another game of true or false with Johnny Is It True - The Halloween Edition. Berklie Apedaile, a listener from Smithfield, Utah has written a Halloween story for us and it is read by Mark Nelson. We end the show with Not So Important Times In History that sheds a little bit of light on The Vampires of New England. Featured Story - A Haunted House Our featured story this time is a classic from the pen of Virginia Woolf. Some might consider this tale a fluff piece and nothing more. It is short, only about 6 minutes long, but its beauty comes from what it doesn’t say. Listen carefully and I think you will get it. It is titled A Haunted House and is read for us by David Feterman. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this special we head back into the archives of old time radio with another horror story. This time from the series The Hermit’s Cave. This episode easily stands among best and most disturbing haunted house stories from the golden age of radio. Car trouble forces a woman, her cold mannered husband, and her brother to spend the night in a deserted house with a macabre past. Again I challenge you to listen to this one with the lights out! The story is titled The House on Lost Man’s Bluff and first aired in June of 1937. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we celebrate the cat. Albert Schweitzer once said that there are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. Why is that? What is about a beast that has sharp claws and teeth designed to rip us apart, also manages to calm us? The cats we will talk about on the program will range from the calming to the spooky. Then we will tell a frightening tale of a woman who believes she is becoming a cat. So press that play button and enjoy Cat Stories! Featured Story - The Cat’s Whiskers Our featured story this week is a study in terror. Just how powerful is the human mind when faced with the impossible. Can a human being become a cat? Who can say. This tale comes from the OTR series The Creaking Door. This is the first time we have had an episode from this show and ...well I thought it was pretty good. It is titled The Cat’s Whiskers and first aired sometime in late 1964. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this special bonus podcast for the Month Of Spooky 2020. We play one of my favorite stories from old time radio. The House in Cypress Canyon is an episode from the series Suspense. The plot is presented as a story-within-a-story framed by a meeting between detective Sam Spade (played by Howard Duff) and a friend who has discovered a manuscript regarding a mysterious house. It was written by Robert L. Richards, and directed by William Spier. This episode is consistently cited as one of the most terrifying programs broadcast during radio's golden age. It was originally broadcast December 5, 1946 and despite its popularity it only aired once during the show's run. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we continue the spooky stuff with a ghost themed show. We have four listener stories that only go to show just how many folks stick around after they die. Marrion tells of an old farm hand ghost who still hands out chores. Maurice recalls his childhood with Security-Ghost Harold. Joey sees a spirit that wasn’t invited to the party, and Samantha encounters The Lady Of Light. Then we have a classic radio story about The Shadow People and we end this ghostly affair with the Bones Of Waterloo. So sit back and enjoy with more spooky stories for the month of spooky 2020. Featured Story - The Shadow People Our featured story comes from the OTR series The Hall Of Fantasy. To call it creepy and disturbing does not do it justice. Dark spirits live in the shadows and whisper. Their goal is to kill you. Try listening to this late at night with all the lights out. I’ll bet you will be turning them back on before it ends. The story is called The Shadow People and it first aired on September 5th, 1952. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this special bonus podcast for the Month Of Spooky 2020. We play what has become a yearly tradition during the spooky season. It is titled The Thing On The Fourble Board and aired on August 9, 1948. Featured Story - The Thing On The Fourble Board An oil rig worker discovers an invisible creature of unknown origins living beneath the depths of the earth. What happens to this man is horrific, and the ending is absolutely brilliant. If you’re alone, turn the lights down low and listen. It will help get you into a Halloween mood. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
Welcome to , but more importantly welcome to the 10th annual Month Of Spooky. On this show, we continue the theme from last week about the graveyard. We have a listener's story from an Omaha cemetery and Jason Dowd joins us for another edition of The Paranormal With Jason. This time he updates us on his voodoo graveyard adventure and we hear his origin story. The tale of the Green Lady in Burlington, Connecticut. About Jason Dowd - From an early age, Jason has loved his art. Over the years he has used various mediums, but none was more profound to him than photography. He finds inspiration wherever he goes because he keeps his eyes open for things that will make the perfect photo. Jason lives in the great state of Florida and has been a part of Ron’s Amazing Stories since the beginning. He first appeared on the podcast in where he introduced us to his book . If that wasn’t enough Jason is our radio producer. He has been putting the podcast out on the radio for the last 5 years! Jason is also the CEO and founder of Gladys Goodies. Jason’s Links: , , , , and . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
The theme for this week is the graveyard. This is actually part one of the topic. On today's show we will be talking with Sylvia Shults and find out how she feels about the cemetery and we even hear her origin story. Then next week we will hear from Jason Dowd and get his view on the grave subject. Also, on today's show, we have two new stories sent in by the listeners and Sylvia tells The Strange Tale of the Italian Bride. Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Program Links: Here is the to the story of Julia Buccola Petta which includes pictures of the headstone and the open casket. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we have a scary encounter with Black Eyed Kids in a tale called Midnight Callers. JJ tells us about a dorm room ghost who is both a trickster and a shadow. We feature a classic OTR episode from The Shadow called The House That Death Built. So sit up, grab a beverage, and press that play button now. Featured Story - The House That Death Built Our featured story this week comes from the golden age of radio. One of the most popular series from that time was The Shadow. The show went on the air in August of 1930 and ran until 1954. Over the years various actors played the shadow including Bill Johnstone, Orsen Welles, and Bret Morrison who will play the part for us today. Our episode is titled The House That Death Built and first aired on January 25, 1948. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
This time on we travel to Kentucky for an encounter with a ghost girl in an abandoned air-raid bunker. Then we return to the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas Texas for another encounter with the jilted bride. How about Robin’s encounter with bigfoot on Vancouver Island. Do you see a pattern here? You should, the theme for the show is Strange Encounters. But we don’t stop there, we also have a classic story from the pen of Kurt Vonnegut and we end the show with a story from WWI about General George Patton. Featured Story - 2Br02b Our featured story this week comes from the creative mind of Kurt Vonnegut Jr. The story we will hear was suggested by listener Warren Silva. He thought it had a lot to say about our times and where we are going. I am not so sure about that, but I will say it is quite unique. It is titled 2Br02b and was first published in If Magazine in the January 1962 edition. Links From The Show: To view the bigfoot print that Robin shared with us from the story The Encounter At Blackberry Bush . To view the photo of the tribute to General George Patton . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we have a brand new Johnny Is It True segment sent in by listener Kevin Bishop, A ghost story from a prison in Australia, and an OTR horror classic from the series Lights Out titled The Little People. Featured Story - The Little People Our featured story for this week is creepy. There is no other way to describe it. I remember when I first heard this a few years ago I thought that maybe it was too creepy for the show. Maybe it is? You’ll have to decide that for yourself. It tells the story of a man obsessed with getting even and in the end, gets just that. However, does getting even mean you win? Our story is titled The Little People and comes from the dark horror series Lights Out. It first aired in May of 1937. Program Links - Link to the video for Fabrican can be found . Want to see some pictures from Goulburn Jail click . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter:
On past podcasts have been , , and now we head Into The Light. What is it really? Should we fear it? This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories Sylvia Shults and I talk about what it means to us and we have ghost stories to go with it. Also, we have two “Light” stories sent in by you guys that stars a creature of light and a ribbon of light. It is my hope that you find this show enlightening. Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
This week on we follow the theme Unresolved Mysteries. We have four listener stories that do not answer the question of why. Twins Mick and Mike send in their encounters with cryptids, Lindsey has an orb story from Yellowstone National Park, and Brenda brings home a ghost. WE feature a classic sci-fi adventure called Nightmare and we end on a story from the cold war called Acoustic Kitty. I think you will enjoy yourself! Featured Story - Nightmare Our featured story this week started out as a poem written by Stephen Vincent Benét called The Revolt of the Machines. It was adapted by George Lefferts for the OTR series X-Minus One and was retitled Nightmare. It first aired on July 21, 1955. Program Links: Ron talked about the new home for the Horror Express Podcast. . Want to read the poem The Revolt of the Machines? . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
This week I am taking a bit of a break from the podcast. Not a full “no show” type of thing, but a scaled-back version that I think you will enjoy. One of my favorite classic radio series is Dimension X from 1950-1951. There were only 50 shows created during its run and on this podcast, you will hear two of them. Featured Story #1 - The Vital Factor The Vital Factor is about the ruthless head of Crowder Industries, who assumes the Herculean task of being the first man in history to achieve space travel. Building the ship proves easy, but to propel it at sufficient speed seems impossible until one-man arrives with an answer... and a heavy price for achieving the stars. Featured Story #2 - Untitled Story The Untitled Story is a sci-fi and detective story in one. Donald Hasen is hired by the city mayor to obtain an elixir of life from an enigmatic scientist. His investigation reveals a strange conspiracy that could have serious repercussions for the future of humanity Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
This time on we take a walk on the dark side. We have three listener stories that include it in form or another. The first one just might be the creepiest story to date. Then we head to Glacier National Park to witness a rip in space and time, and finally, Tammy encounters an entity shrouded in darkness. Jason Dowd is back with the second installment of The Paranormal With Jason. Jason answers listener Camille’s question about timeslips. Do you think you can handle it? About Jason Dowd - From an early age, Jason has loved his art. Over the years he has used various mediums, but none was more profound to him than photography. He finds inspiration wherever he goes because he keeps his eyes open for things that will make the perfect photo. Jason lives in the great state of Florida and has been a part of Ron’s Amazing Stories since the beginning. He first appeared on the podcast in where he introduced us to his book . If that wasn’t enough Jason is our radio producer. He has been putting the podcast out on the radio for the last 5 years! Jason is also the CEO and founder of Gladys Goodies. Jason’s Links: , , , , and . Program Links: Link to the of Ron’s nephew and the Rolling Stones. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
Welcome to the unknown that is . The unknown comes from our stories. We have a strange missing person case, lost time in a Cessna aircraft, and a creepy tale from the Mojave Desert. Also, we have a brand new Johnny Is It True and a classic science fiction story that was made into a Twilight Zone episode. Please enjoy! Featured Story - Time Enough At Last Our featured story was written when the world was a very different place. It takes a look from the point of view of a bank teller who’s life pre-apocalypse isn’t all that great. The Story is called Time Enough At Last and was first published in IF magazine January of 1953. It was written by Lyn Venable. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we will have a special Ghost Stories with Sylvia. Sylvia shares a story called Message From The Past that should leave you stunned and amazed. Also, we answer a question from Dorothy Griffin of Columbus, Ohio. Dorthy wants to know if either Sylvia or I watch ghost hunting shows and what we think about them. This became a “spirited” conversation (Pun intended!) As an added bonus I will tell the amazing tale of Elmer McCurdy! This is a truly odd, Not So Important Times In History. So settle in, relax, and enjoy the podcast. Program Notes: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and . You can find out more about her and her podcast, Lights Out! at . Program Links: and of Elmer McCurdy Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this week we bring the creepy, the strange, and the funny. We have something from audible by Douglas Adams. The listeners sent in some strange tales about their encounters in the woods. Then our featured story is a creepy tale from the classic old time radio series Quiet Please. Featured Story - Tanglefoot Our featured story for this time was just recently added to the list of episodes. I had never heard it before and am excited to share it with you. This story ..is ...well it’s creepy. It is called Tanglefoot and it should have you squirming in your seats. It comes from the radio drama series Quiet Please which was known to have some of the creepiest horror tales out there. Even by today's standards. It first aired on Mutual Broadcasting System in June of 1949. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
I am pretty excited about the podcast this week. We debut a new segment called The Paranormal With Jason. In the pilot episode, Jason will tell us what happened to and we read all the contest entries sent in by you guys. Then Jason will reveal the winner! You might be asking if there is more? There is! This is dual story week. Three listeners have sent in two stories each and they are all about paranormal stuff. So, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the show! About Jason Dowd - From an early age, Jason has loved his art. Over the years he has used various mediums, but none was more profound to him than photography. He finds inspiration wherever he goes because he keeps his eyes open for things that will make the perfect photo. Jason lives in the great state of Florida and has been a part of Ron’s Amazing Stories since the beginning. He first appeared on the podcast in where he introduced us to his book . If that wasn’t enough Jason is our radio producer. He has been putting the podcast out on the radio for the last 5 years! Jason is also the CEO and founder of Gladys Goodies. Jason’s Links: , , , , and . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have what we like to call an asynchronous show. Hence the title of Synchronicity. What we have are four listener stories which follow the rules of synchronic events. This is followed by a classic science fiction story with seemingly no connection to anything, and we end the program with a very synchronous event in history. Are you confused? I AM! Featured Story - The Outerlimit As I said, we have a classic science fiction story for you. It is special in many ways because it was so far ahead of its time in 1950. Our story comes from the series Dimension X and explores the distant future of 1965 and man's first attempts to see what is out there. The story is called The Outerlimit and is a thriller that has all the trimming of today’s news. With all the rockets that Space X is putting up these days is first contact really off the table? The OuterLimit first aired on September 8, 1950. Episode #443 Show Links: There are two links that ron spoke about for this episode. and Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we have what I like to call a Ghost Stories With Sylvia - Extra. It is extra big, extra good and we have an extra email. We talk about everything from Casper The Friendly Ghost to how death works. We have two stories; The Ghost of Jasmine House Inn, and The Vengeful Ouija Board. Slyvia even takes us on her latest ghost hunt and shares the dangers of paranormal investigation. We also reveal the latest podcast contest with prizes and everything. So please Enjoy! Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have three tales sent in by you that follow the theme of Angel Encounters. One of these is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I couldn't stop with the angels so I created a brand new Johnny Is It True segment that tests your knowledge of the angel phenomenon. Our featured story comes from the pen of from 1963 called Second Sight. This one has a twist that you won’t see coming. We end the show with some viral news from the fourteenth century. Featured Story - Second Sight Our feature story comes from the book titled The Counterfeit Man - More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse in 1963. It was brought to my attention by listener Jodi Krangle. Jodi not only told me about this story, but also reads it for us, and she does an incredible job I might add. The story is about a girl struggling with her psychic gift and how she uses it. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we have an email from Mark, a kid named Zero-G, and a collection of listener’s ghost stories that all have the common thread of fire. We close the show with a classic from the golden age of radio called Strange New World. This tale is reminiscent of a story written by Jules Vern in 1875 called The Mysterious Island. The difference is it has a modern twist and takes place on the Bikini Islands. So press that play button and let’s go! Show Links: and Featured Story - Strange New World Our featured story is from the classic radio series Mysterious Traveler. Imagine yourself as a pilot forced to ditch your plane in tropical waters post-WWII. Not just anywhere, but a few miles off the coast of the Bikini Islands. Do you know that place? Well, you will after our story! It is titled Strange New World and first aired on February 12, 1952. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
This time on it is all about the past (where we have been), the present (where we are ), and the future (Stuff coming your way). The Past - I am a basketball fan and not to brag but I went to my first game with my brother when I was ten years old. One of my favorite players was Brian Grant. Brain played 12 years in the NBA as a power forward and was the heart and soul of the 1997-2000 Portland Trail Blazers. We have my interview with him that I recorded on February 7, 2012. The Present - Stories are our present, but do all stories take part in the here and now. Not always. All of the stories for this show form a theme of sorts. They have time in common. Specifically lost time or lost in time. You will hear three brand new listener’s stories. The Future - Jason Dowd joins me to talk about what has been going on with him, shares a story and we talk about a new segment coming your way in late June or early July. Tune in to find out more and take Jason’s doll challenge. If you dare. About Jason Dowd - Art is a way of life for Jason. From an early age, he created various forms of artwork using various mediums, but none was as profound to him for his own work than photography. He finds inspiration wherever he goes because he keeps his eyes open for things that will make the perfect embellishment for a photo or looks for the story that inspires him to tell it to the world as only he can. Jason’s Links: , , , , and . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we feature the banjo! Not music, but we have stories about it. Two listeners share their stories about paranormal experiences with the instrument and we have an OTR classic called, Never Follow A Banjo Act. We end the show with some classic commercials and it all begins with you pressing that play button. Featured Story - Never Follow A Banjo Act Our featured story for this week comes from the classic radio series Suspense. This is a strange little story about the shady side of nightclubbing and stars Ethel Merman as a lounge singer hired to keep an up and coming crooner on the straight and narrow. It is titled Never Follow A Banjo Act and first aired on February 1, 1954. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have eight complete tales and a visit from ghost hunter and author, Sylvia Shults! We have a watermelon truck, part two of Rivals, a real head-scratcher that I can’t explain, Bigfoot is back, Grandma is proud, a pretty baby and a white witch. We end the show with another edition of Not So Important Times In History. Now, are you ready to get started? Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have what might be the most epic listener story to date! In fact, we have two stories that could be dreams or they could be something else. The first is a faceless girl who is sent to deliver a message to a woman in Texas. The second comes from Alex in Manchester, England. His story takes place aboard a Scottish train in 1879, but here's the rub, he boarded it in 2005. Also, on the show the classic science fiction tale Into Space. Featured Story - Into Space Our featured story is something you are going to have to listen to from a 1930’s point of view. What we have is a story that comes from the classic science fiction magazine, Astounding Stories. It is titled Into Space and appeared in issue #02, which was published in February 1930. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have a lot of stories. These include a friendly house ghost, Bigfoot speaks out, and The Shadow hunts down a walking corpse. We end the show with a brand new edition of Johnny Is It True and it all begins with a special edition of the Two and half minute mystery sent in by Keith Clark. Featured Story - The Walking Corpse Our featured story comes from the classic old time radio series The Shadow. I just love these episodes and the one we have is a lesson in exceptional storytelling. We all know that murder is wrong, but what if you bring back the dead to do the job for you? This is the premise of this one and it is titled The Walking Corpse. It first aired on April 24, 1946. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
Welcome to . I know that I said in the past that there would be no more replays, but this week we have a replay. You see I got to spend a night in the emergency room and that has left me pretty down. The replay I have decided on is probably my favorite show from last year. It is the 400th episode that features Jim Harold as co-host and we talk about UFOs. Jim and I listen to four amazing tales which include Oh My Orbs, UFO, Close Encounter, and My Seventh Summer (Sent in by my brother!). All stories were sent in by you. In fact, we have nothing but your stories in this one. So, relax and enjoy our 400th episode. Featured Guest - Jim Harold Having begun podcasting on the paranormal in 2005, Jim Harold is among a handful of pioneers of the medium. His programs have stood the test of time and The Paranormal Podcast and Campfire remain among the most popular in the genre. Jim has developed a loyal following that spans the globe. In addition to his free podcasts at , Jim also hosts a series of premium podcasts on the supernatural and related subjects at Sponsored by: This podcast is brought to you by Audible. You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we have some amazing stories. We introduce a book about galactic warfare, hear about a spirit guide in Alaska, A girl has an exciting sleep paralysis experience, and Amanda’s grandpa is blue. Our featured story is a sci-fi classic and we end the show with Ali versus Marciano. All of that, and it’s free. Featured Story - Ask A Foolish Question Our story this week is a mind-bender, unlike anything we have ever had on the show. When I heard it I was left with so many questions that I was left with ...what does it all mean? Man has always wanted to have all of the answers, now he finds a machine that can answer them. But, does he know the right question? The story is titled Ask a Foolish Question and it was written by Robert Sheckley. It first appeared in the pulp mag, Science Fiction Stories in 1953. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On we have one from Adrian that sent chills down my spine. He encountered a counting ghost. Slyvia is back with stories about talking with spirits and not knowing it. We visit a moment in time with reporter Taylor Grant that I think you will enjoy. Also this week we return to the Five Minute Mystery with a story called Murder By Blood. Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more about at her . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time we explore the world of the Orb and tell its story. We have four listeners' tales on the subject, an old-time radio personality that plays one, and we end with a news story from 2013 about the Teotihuacans who used them. So, get ready to be amazed and press that play button. Featured Story - Ham Spade, Private Orb Our featured story is a story within a program called . It is quite humorous and doesn’t really have anything to do with Orbs. It comes from Henry’s old-time radio series. The episode titled Ham Spade, Private Orb and it first aired on April 25, 1950. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On the podcast this time we have a full slate of amazing stories. We have three more ghost tales from listeners which include a big Texas ghost, a missing kitty, and a light switching shadow. Our featured story is a classic sci-fi adventure with time travel, intelligent rodents, and a surprise ending. We end the show with another edition of Not So Important Times In History. So, let's spend an hour together and hear some of . Featured Story - The Eternal Wall Our featured story for this week is The Eternal Wall. It first appeared in the pages of Amazing Stories Magazine in November of 1942. It received some critical acclaim and opened with this tagline: A scream of brakes, the splash into icy waters, a long descent into alkaline depths ... it was death. But Ned Vince lived again—a million years later! It was written by Raymond Z. Gallun and is read for us by Greg Margarite. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?