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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 … Continue reading RAS #710 – It Happened on Lost Man’s Bluff
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 … Continue reading RAS #709 – Ghosts, Ghouls, and The Mysterious Traveler
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, … Continue reading RAS #708 – Alan Ladd Marches Beyond Glory
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 … Continue reading RAS #707 – Spade vs. Marlowe: Mean Streets Showdown!
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 … Continue reading RAS #706 – Philip Marlowe – Bullets Fly, Waldo Dies
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 … Continue reading RAS #705 – Shane: The Western That Rode Into Legend
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 … Continue reading RAS #704 – Rails And Isles
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 … Continue reading RAS #703 – Shadow Of A Doubt
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 … Continue reading RAS #702 – Islands In The Sky
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, … Continue reading RAS #701 – Voices from the Static
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 … Continue reading RAS #700 – The Secrets of Scotland Yard
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 … Continue reading RAS #699 – Ears That Betray, Eyes That See
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 … Continue reading RAS #698 – The Scarlet Pimpernel – The Original Superhero?
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 … Continue reading RAS #697 – A Sci-Fi Classic Revisited
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 … Continue reading RAS #696 – The Adventures Of Superman
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 … Continue reading RAS #695 – Stories of Revolution and Revere
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 … Continue reading RAS #694 – Challenge of the Yukon Special
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 … Continue reading RAS #693 – How John Joseph Montgomery Got Wing-Clipped by the Wright Brothers
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: Thank you for joining … Continue reading RAS #692 – The Incredible World Of the Short Story
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 … Continue reading RAS #691 – The D.O.A. Story
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