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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.

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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.

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RAS #631 - Operation Tomorrow

3/14/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:11

RAS #630 - Alan Pinkerton

3/7/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:16

RAS #629 - SciFi Double Feature

2/29/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:48

RAS #628 - The Battle Of The Magicians

2/22/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:40

RAS #627 - Martian VFW

2/15/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:16

RAS #626 - The Lost Race

2/8/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:34

RAS #625 - The 39 Steps

2/1/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:52

RAS #624 - The Soldier

1/25/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:35

RAS #623 - Mr. Walker's Problem

1/18/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:26

RAS #622 - Night Train

1/11/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:33

RAS #621 - Brave New World

1/4/2024
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:

Duration:00:59:42

RAS #620 - A Traveler In Time.

12/21/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:50

RAS #619 - The Heart Of Kali

12/14/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:08

RAS #618 - Elizabeth The Doll

12/7/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:43

RAS #617 - Cold Equations

11/30/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:23

RAS #616 - The Coffin In Studio B

11/16/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:14

RAS #615 - Money Money Money

11/9/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:53

RAS #614 - The Organ

11/2/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:38

RAS #613 - Author And The Thing

10/26/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:46

RAS #612 - Murder In The Script Department

10/19/2023
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:

Duration:00:59:40