RAS #400 – The UFO Special

This is the 400th episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories. I want to thank all of you for listening for these many years. On the show this week we have Jim Harold on to co-host and we talk about UFOs. Jim and I listen to four strange tales, Oh My Orbs, UFO, Close Encounter and My Seventh Summer. All stories sent in by you. In fact, we have nothing but your stories this time. 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 JimHarold.com, Jim also hosts a series of premium podcasts on the supernatural and related subjects at JimHaroldPlus.com

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The News October 2019

From time to time I like to bring you up to date on the News as it relates to Ron’s Amazing Stories.

The 400th Episode:
The biggest news is that this week we present our 400th episode of the show. If you had told me on episode one that we would reach 400, I wouldn’t have been so sure. It was a slow start back then and having 50 or 60 people download the show was exciting. Now it’s thousands of people and growing. We are on the radio where they tell me it is as much as 83,000 people are listening. Crazy to think about. But I have you to thank for it. So, here is to 100 more.

The Month Of Spooky 2019 Begins:
My favorite time of year. Many of you have told me that really the podcast is celebrating spooky all year round now. I would have to agree with that, but we still have that special month where it just seems more spooky and the stories get even crazier. This year we begin the season with Jim Harold co-hosting and four amazing UFO stories sent in by you guys. Slyvia and Jason will be back as well and without any doubt, the month is going to be even more spooky.

The Numbers:
I have started looking at numbers from all over the place. Podcasting has become a big business and tracking the success of these shows has become a full-time job for people. One thing that has changed in the past few months is the categories. In the beginning, the show was under “Performing Arts”, which I think you will agree does not describe us. Our main category now is fiction, which has been a game-changer. Keep in mind that these numbers represent just apple podcasts which are about 30% of our audience.

Ron’s Amazing Stories – Chart Positions – Apple Podcasts

#157 ▲ 3 Apple Podcasts : United States of America : Fiction
#168 ▲3 Apple Podcasts : Great Britain : Fiction
#120 ▼ 4 Apple Podcasts : Canada : Fiction
#161 ▲10 Apple Podcasts : Australia : Fiction
#292 ▼ 1 Apple Podcasts : Germany : Fiction

This Week’s Podcast: This week Jim Harold Co-Hosts the show for the 400th episode. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, download it from iTunes, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Sunday Night at 8:00 PM (PST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link.

RAS #399 – Project Hush

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a question of character, a maid faces a shadow, a calming reflection, and a malicious orb. And, that’s all in the first 20 minutes. Then we have our featured story, Project Hush, which is a big secret. We end the show with, Johnny Is It True – Random Strangeness.

Featured Story – Project Hush

We have an excellent story called Project Hush. It comes from Galaxy Science Fiction in February 1954. If that sounds familiar you are observant. This is the third story we have had from that issue. Our government is always being accused of being secretive. This story suggests a possible result of being a bit too secret. The Tag for this one reads:

The biggest job in history and it had to be done with complete secrecy. It was—which was just the trouble!

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The Month Of Spooky 2019

It is that time of year again where we put on our masks and celebrate all things spooky. For those of you who are new to Ron’s Amazing Stories each October we dedicate the show to Halloween. All of the stories you will hear this month will follow the scary theme. We begin the season with episode 400! Obviously a landmark show. It will include four brand new UFO stories sent in by Margarito, Barbara, Scott and my brother Jim. Also, as an added treat Jim Harold host of Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast, and Podlords will join me to co-host the show.

During the month I will be testing a new idea out. Starting on October 8th we will have two shows per week. The first publishing on Tuesday. This show will focus on your submitted stories and should be about 30 minutes. Then on Thursday the second podcast will publish and will be a scary story from either Old Time Radio or horror magazines of the ’50s and ’60s. It will also have the interviews for the month

I hope this turns out, because if it does I may go to it later on. We will return to the normal one podcast per week in November. Please let me know what you think.

-Ron

This Week’s Podcast: On the podcast this week the show is titled, Project Hush. Why? Tune in and see. We have a creepy story about a maid and her encounter with a pushy Shadowman, and much more! You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, download it from iTunes, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Sunday Night at 8:00 PM (PST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link.

RAS #398 – The Attack At Ape Cave

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have three creepy stories about camping. Sylvia Shults joins us for another round of ghost stories, this time the focus is on animals. She also shares a big surprise for one lucky listener. We end the show with two short tales from author Fredric Brown that are perplexing, to say the least. So, press the play button and enjoy.

Featured Story – The Attack At Ape Cave

Our featured story was sent in by Cordell Burke from Amboy, Washington. It is a frightening tale about his encounter with Bigfoot near the Ape Cave, Mount St. Helens, Washington. It is a complete story with historical backdrops and exciting action.

Ghost Stories With Sylvia – Animals

This time on GSWS Sylvia announces a first! A contest for all listeners. Simply answer a multiple-choice question. The first person with the right answer receives an autographed copy of her new book Fractured Souls. To enter head to ronsamazingstories.com click on the contact tab and answer the following question:

There is a ghost that haunts Punderson Manor House in Geauga County, Ohio. It said to be Lemuel Punderson who settled on the property during the early 1800s. he died under mysterious circumstances by committing suicide. How did he do it?

A: Hang Himself with five silk neckties.
B: Rowing out to the middle of the lake and pulling the plug.
C: Climb into a barrel of wine and drowned himself.
D: Stand in front of the Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster.

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 Amazon and you can find out more at WordPress Home Page.

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