RAS #659 – Monsters

On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we’ll be delving into the fascinating world of monsters. We’ll explore their history, origins, and the stories that have been told about them for centuries.

First up, we have a segment called The Other Day I Thought. Ron will share his musings on the truth about monsters.

Next, we’ll be reviewing the audiobook American Monsters by Linda Godfrey. This book presents some of the strangest creatures known to reside in the United States. Godfrey has done extensive research on these creatures and has compiled a collection of stories and reports that will leave you both fascinated and horrified.

Following the book review, we’ll have a short story by Gregg, who shares a work of fiction he wrote titled The Monster of Gifford National Forest. This story is a gripping tale of a creature that terrorizes his family in the Pacific Northwest.

Our featured story for this episode comes from the OTR series Dark Fantasy and is titled The Sea Phantom. This story is not what you’re expecting. It’s a chilling tale of a ghost that haunts the depths of the ocean.

Next up, we have Johnny Is True: Can You Tell Folklore from Fakery?. Your challenge is to decide which facts are based on real folklore and which ones are completely made up.

Finally, we’ll end the show with an oddity. I asked Google’s Gemini to create a monster tale based on my inputs. The results were…well, you’ll just have to listen to find out.

Featured Story – The Sea Phantom

Our featured story loosely follows the theme of monsters. Dark Fantasy was a short radio series with tales of weird adventures and the supernatural. Although a short series, the stories are amazing with some being way ahead of their time. Our story today visits monsters in the form of ghosts protecting a treasure that is 100s of years old. It is titled The Sea Phantom and it first aired on January 6, 1942.

Other Stories Include – The Other Day I Thought About Monsters, Review – American Monsters, The Monster of Gifford National Forest, Johnny Is It True – Monsters, and King – A Storybook Monster

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RAS #658 – Escape From Smoke Falls

Welcome to Ron’s Amazing Stories podcast! This week, Ron introduces a new segment called The Other Day, I Thought, where he shares his creative inspirations and introduces his latest product idea, the Story-O-Grapher. Ron also reviews the new Audible original title, The Wonder of Stevie, and features a classic episode from the OTR series The Six Shooter titled Escape From Smoke Falls. Tune in to listen to Ron’s unique storytelling experience, and don’t forget to visit the blog for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights. Enjoy the show!

Featured Story – Escape From Smoke Falls

Our featured story comes from The Six Shooter. It truly was one of the bright spots of the golden age of radio. Unfortunately, it came too late, and lasted only one season. It has gunsmoke like action, some humor, and even a good moral. In our story Brit finds himself in a love triangle and winds up catching an escaped criminal. It is titled Escape From Smoke Falls and first aired on November 15, 1953.

Other Stories Include: The Other Day, I thought About Inspiration, The Wonder Of Stevie – A review, Ghost Dog Playing, The Dog Is In The Crate, Leia’s Visit, Garbage Can Puppy, and The Smiler

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RAS #657 – No Hiding Place

In the captivating world of Ron’s Amazing Stories, we delve into a bygone era marked by Cold War tensions and the construction of bomb shelters as a means of protection against potential nuclear annihilation. Our featured story is entitled No Hiding Place, and it originally aired in 1961.

But that’s not all! Our show also includes, Johnny Is It True, where this time we explore some trivial facts that are sure to pique your curiosity and expand your knowledge. In addition, we have a review of the audiobook version of George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy novel, Game of Thrones. Ron also discusses some of the historical and mythological inspirations behind the storyline. To wrap up, we present a SciFi satirical advice column inspired by the legendary Ann Landers.

So sit back, relax, and press that play button to immerse yourself in an hour of captivating storytelling, fascinating facts, and humor. Ron’s Amazing Stories has something for everyone.

Featured Story – No Hiding Place

Our featured story comes from the OTR series Suspense. Some 60+ years ago, people were preparing to hunker down under the threat of nuclear war. During the early years of the Cold War, many American families created underground bomb shelters fitted with supplies needed to survive for several days or even weeks. Our story today looks at that time. It is titled No Hiding Place and It first aired on October 1, 1961.

Other Stories Include – Johnny Is It True – Trivial Facts, Review – Game Of Thrones, 283 East Broadway, Electric Shadow, and Dear Nan Glanders

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RAS #656 – Back To The Double Feature

On Ron’s Amazing Stories get ready for a spine-chilling double feature from the golden age of radio! We’re diving deep into the eerie world of The Hermit’s Cave, a syndicated horror series that sent shivers down the spines of listeners across the nation.

n this special episode, we’ll be featuring two vintage recordings from the 1940s. First, brace yourself for The Search for Life, a tale of scientific curiosity gone horribly wrong. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, this story explores the terrifying consequences of tampering with the forces of life and death.

Then, prepare to be haunted by The House with a Past. This chilling story will take you on a journey through the dark history of a house that has witnessed unspeakable tragedies. Is it the creaking floorboards or the whispers of the wind, or is there something more sinister lurking within its walls? Press that play button and find out.

Program links: If you want to know more about the haunted house adventure Netherworld you can find it here. If you want to listen to more episodes of The Hermit’s Cave go to this link.

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RAS #655 – S.O.S.

On the show this week we visit the history of the radio series CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Then we have four listener stories. An author has something strange happening with one of his manuscripts, a true story about a deadman floating home, a pen that can duplicate itself, and a ghost boy who lives in a cemetery. Our featured story asks the question, What does crime look like in the year 2185? A group of criminals find out that crime doesn’t pay. The story is titled SOS and comes from the OTR series The Mysterious Traveler.

Featured Story – S.O.S.

Our featured story comes from the OTR series Mysterious Traveler. The radio series debuted in 1943 on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Our story is about a gang of thieves working in the future, 2185 to be exact, and coming to the realization that not only doesn’t crime pay, but also has its consequences. As you might guess this one falls under the umbrella of science fiction. It is oddly titled SOS and first aired on May 2, 1950.

Other Stories Include: Murder Under The Big Tent, History of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, My Manuscript, Deadman Floating Home, Pen Or The Tulpa, and Ghost Boy Lanie.

Episode #655 Show Links: Here is the link that Ron spoke about for this episode. The Gravestone of Lenie Michelle Phelps.

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