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Ron's Amazing Stories

348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratings

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 #504 - Sub-Basement

August 19, 2021 14:47 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

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 featur...

RAS #503 - Ray Bradbury Day

August 12, 2021 14:45 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

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 publ...

RAS #502 - The 1904 Olympics

August 05, 2021 03:20 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

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 r...

RAS #501 - Rocket Ship

July 29, 2021 14:58 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

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. ...

RAS #500 - The 500th Episode

July 22, 2021 15:05 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

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 l...

RAS #499 - Hall Of Mirrors

July 15, 2021 14:57 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

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 ...

RAS #498 - When Worlds Met

July 08, 2021 15:05 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

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 fr...

RAS #498 - These Are Your Stories II

July 01, 2021 14:49 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

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. The Stories include: Very Loud Noises, My Day at LBJ, Living with Loss, The Devil Was Up There, Gigantopithecus, The G...

RAS #393 - These Are Your Stories II

July 01, 2021 14:49 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

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, Li...

RAS #497 - The Yillian Way

June 24, 2021 14:50 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

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 pag...

RAS #496 - The Black Seagull

June 17, 2021 14:56 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

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...

RAS #495 - Skinwalkers

June 10, 2021 14:55 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

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 t...

RAS #494 - Urban Legends

June 03, 2021 14:57 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

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 Hu...

RAS #493 - The Man Who Was Dead

May 27, 2021 15:11 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

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 Tom...

RAS #492 - Cryptid

May 20, 2021 15:36 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

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 ...

RAS #491 - The Ghost Hunters

May 13, 2021 15:25 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

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 e...

RAS #490 - Seller Of The Sky

May 06, 2021 15:04 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

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...

RAS #489 - More UFO Stories

April 29, 2021 15:19 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

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 ...

RAS #488 - Ghost Story Throwdown

April 22, 2021 15:11 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

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 m...

RAS #487 - The Country Tavern

April 15, 2021 15:09 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

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 reall...

RAS #486 - Dead Man's Planet

April 08, 2021 14:38 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

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 ...

RAS #485 - Dagger Heart Station

April 01, 2021 15:21 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

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 golde...

RAS #484 - The Case Of The Flying Saucer

March 25, 2021 15:26 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

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 storie...

RAS #483 - Paul And Buddy’s Excellent Adventure

March 18, 2021 15:24 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

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 a...

RAS #482 - All About The Lights

March 11, 2021 16:16 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

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, a...

RAS #481 - Sandhog Murders

March 04, 2021 16:18 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

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 fr...

RAS #480 - Night Screams

February 25, 2021 16:16 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

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 we...

RAS #479 - These Dreams

February 18, 2021 16:17 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

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...

RAS #478 - The Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln

February 11, 2021 16:14 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

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...

RAS #477 - The Earthmen

February 04, 2021 16:25 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

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 publis...

RAS #476 - Night Hike In Redwood Forest

January 28, 2021 16:25 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

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 Hun...

RAS #475 - In Pursuit Of A Ghost

January 21, 2021 16:27 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

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 cele...

RAS #474 - Savannah Georgia

January 14, 2021 16:22 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

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 - ...

RAS #473 - The Stowaway

January 07, 2021 16:32 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

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 ...

RAS #472 - A Year In Review

December 31, 2020 16:30 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

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. H...

RAS #471 - Christmas 2020!

December 24, 2020 15:48 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

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...

RAS #470 - The Monolith?

December 17, 2020 16:18 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

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 p...

RAS# 469 - The Eight O'Clock Killer

December 10, 2020 16:20 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

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 kn...

RAS #468 - A Bundle Of Stories

December 03, 2020 16:19 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MB

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...

RAS #467 - Mantis Man

November 26, 2020 16:56 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

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 publ...

RAS #466 - The Stainless Steel Rat

November 19, 2020 16:17 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

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 sc...

RAS #465 - Western Tales

November 12, 2020 16:18 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

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...

RAS #464 - With Folded Hands

November 05, 2020 16:19 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

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 ...

RAS #463 - The Hallowed-Wheel Show

October 29, 2020 15:20 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

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 lifetim...

RAS #462 - Halloween Stories!

October 22, 2020 15:13 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

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...

RAS #461 - Month Of Spooky 2020 Special #3

October 20, 2020 15:28 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

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...

RAS #460 - Cat Stories!

October 15, 2020 15:20 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

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 - Th...

RAS #459 - Month Of Spooky 2020 Special #2

October 13, 2020 15:09 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

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...

RAS #458 - The Shadow People

October 08, 2020 15:17 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

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...

RAS #457 - Month Of Spooky 2020 Special

October 06, 2020 15:16 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MB

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 wil...

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