RAS #637 – Paleface

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 Clinton Road: A Dark Ride and New Jersey’s “Iceman:” guilty of 5 or 200 murders?

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Why Did It Have To Be Snakes?

Our story this week comes from Jeremy Reigns. He lives in Atlanta, GA and has titled this story Why Did It Have To Be Snakes. I have never really had a fear of snakes. As a kid I would go to the tall grass at my local park and try to catch them. However, I live in the Northwest and dangerous snakes really aren’t a thing here.

Here is Jeremy’s story:

Hello Ron, I want to start out by saying that I hate snakes. Georgia is fortunate to have among the highest biodiversity of snakes in the United States with 46 species. Snakes can be found from the mountains of northern Georgia to the barrier islands along the Atlantic coast. The rich diversity of snake species makes Georgia ideal for observing and learning about snakes. I guess I can live with that, but no one ever told me that there were ghost snakes. Yes, you read that right.

My wife and I just moved from Atlanta to Cordell. It is a small town in the southern part of the state. My work took me there to take over a coal mining project that was begging for fresh management. I was excited at the prospect of being out of the big city and moving on to small town life.

Things went well at work. I was received with open arms and after a few short weeks the mine was back on track and we were setting in. My wife and I decided it was high time we explore the countryside and planned a fishing trip to the Flint River area. We made our camp near Angus Gholson Nature Park. We picked an open camp area. No set sites, no other campers around, and all you need a permit for set up and one for a fire pit. It was all rather wonderful. That is until that night.

Most ghost stories start out the same way. We were minding our own business … blah blah blah. This one starts out strange and gets stranger. I was asleep when I felt something in my sleeping bag. I knew that a snake had crawled in. Not knowing what kind I quietly called out to my wife. We were both terrified. I could feel the thing moving around. It was real. My wife got out of her bag and switched on the lantern. She could see the thing moving. We tried not to scream.

As I mentioned, we were alone. She went for her phone but as you might guess there was no cell service. The odd thing is that the snake kept moving around. Normally they crawl in to get warm and then go to sleep. I could feel this thing writhing about and my wife could see it moving as well. Finally we made a plan. She would carefully unzip the bag to get a look at the snake to determine what kind of trouble we were in.

I remember hearing the sound of the bag and still feeling the snake moving around my leg. After about five minutes of careful unzipping she was able to lift the bag up. Slowly she peered in using a small pen light. There was silence. Then she let out a gasp. I felt a surge of fear go through my body. It was bad I thought, real bad.

Then she laughed and said there is nothing in your bag and threw off the cover. Sure enough there was no snake, nothing at all. However we both saw it moving and I felt it. What happened? What was it? Neither of us were ever able to figure it out.

I tried to do some research and I could not find any story like mine. Did we both dream this? That seems rather unlikely. The only ghost I could find in the area involves a headless horse discovered by Dink Melvin. Not a snake, but another animal ghost at least. – Jeremy Reigns

Jeremy, I too did some research and did find a reference to a ghost snake. However, this snake is native to Madagascar and is very much alive. That makes your story very strange and very unique. Thank you for sharing it with us.

This Week’s Podcast: On the show this week we have a western with a twist. It comes from The Screen Directors Playhouse and stars the great Bob Hope. An Indian uprising must be stopped and Painless Potter is just the man, or rather dentist to do it. Also, on the show we review the audiobook Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War by Tim Rowland. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, 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

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RAS #636 – The Sense Of Wonder

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

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Battle In The Restroom

Our story for this time comes from Apple Sheran of Boston. I wrote back to Apple about her name. She told me that her parents “met” in an apple orchard the night she came into being. They decided that would be her name. For the record her full legal name is Apple Orchard Sheran and here is her story:

Hey Ron, So this happened a bit ago. I was in my high school production of Oklahoma. We had a cast party the closing night of the play. It was held at the school. My friends and cast were there from around 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. Near the end of the night I left the party to go to the bathroom. As I was in the cubicle I heard a man and a woman arguing just outside my door. As far as I knew I was the only one there! I was nervous, so I kept quiet, but they just wouldn’t leave! Finally, I decided to let them know I was there. “Hello”, I said. Everything went quiet, and I didn’t hear the bathroom door open or close. I opened my stall and found the room empty!

I headed back to my friends only to see them bolting down the stairs towards me. They had all heard strange noises and screaming. Even the drama teacher and chaperones came flying out of the party room. A few of us went back up there to check things out. There was no one up there, and no one downstairs either so we decided to end the party and go home. I never found out why or what happened. – Apple Sheran

Well Apple, that is an amazing story. An entire party of people having the same experience is so very rare. I don’t think we have ever had anything like it before. I guess that it could have been a major prank, but that doesn’t explain your experience. So very strange. Thank you for sharing it

This Week’s Podcast: On the program this week we head to space (or is it?) We have a post apocalyptic story about a colony spaceship and the strange culture that they live in. It is titled The Sense Of Wonder and comes from the OTR series X Minus One. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, 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

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RAS #635 – The Creature Inside

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

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