The podcast this week answers the question, “What about the Five Minute Mysteries?” Also, we have an OTR tale that stars Boris Karloff and a listener’s tale from Mitch in North Carolina. Mitch faces danger in a story I have called Development Hell.

Our OTR Story – Death For Sale

Our story today features Boris Karloff in a story called Death For Sale. It is about a clever insurance scheme which is delayed by a blackmailer and his wife. It comes from the great old time radio series Inner Sanctum.

Special Guest: we have a special guest on the RAS this week. Jim Harold lends his talents to the show for a skit about a wise guy! You can find out more about Jim at http://jimharold.com.

On this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories we replay Jim Harold, podcast mogul and author, who talks about his new book. What is it? I just can’t wait to tell ya. Also, we will share an OTR story that is consistently cited as one of the most terrifying programs broadcast during radio’s Golden Age. It ain’t no joke!  

Our OTR Story – The House in Cypress Canyon

The House in Cypress Canyon, is an episode of the American radio series Suspense. Written by Robert L. Richards, produced and directed by William Spier, It was originally broadcast December 5, 1946. 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 the manuscript regarding the mysterious house. After a brief introduction, the narrative shifts to the story presented in the manuscript.

Jim Harold – Podcaster

Jim began podcasting in 2005 starting with his signature show the Paranormal Podcast. He has since branched out and created his campfire program and paranormal plus network.  Jim also has written four books with a fifth coming out this october.  He just released an Adult Coloring Book based on his listeners call-ins. His free programs include:

The Paranormal Podcast ? Serious interviews with newsmakers in paranormal studies (audio).  Jim’s first and most downloaded program.
Jim Harold’s Campfire ? Listeners talk about their supernatural experiences (audio).  His books are based on the show and are available at most bookstores.

Jim Harold’s Crime Scene – Jim takes you into the world of crime and punishment. You will hear stories of crime as told by the folks who know.

The Great TV Podcast with Jim Harold – Interviews with great stars and authors about the best TV shows ever made!

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a captured rocket ship and the crew’s attempt to regain control. We also tell a tale of poison toadstools, time travel to July 14, 1940 and hear a special story from you guys in your own voice!

Our OTR Story – The C-Chute

Our story comes from the classic sci fi series X Minus One, which aired on NBC from 1955 until 1958. A small band of humans aboard a spaceship that has been captured by enemy aliens must work out a way to retake the vessel. This one based on a short story written by Isaac Asimov and was first published in Galaxy magazine, in October 1951.  It is called C-Chute and first aired on February 8, 1956.

Program Notes:

• If you want to contact Vito Papariello his email address is vitop@billiontechlabs.com
• Next Week is the fourth. Ron’s Amazing Stories will be taking the week off, but not to worry we will have a replay for you.

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a collection of great stories. Victor Mature takes center stage in the Suspense classic, The Girl in Car 32.  Then we go back in time to June 18th, 1940 for the speech, This Was Their Finest hour. Tom Williams is back with another story and we end the show with a short-story from Kate Chopin.

The OTR Story – The Girl in Car 32

Our OTR tale for this week takes place on a train. A plainclothes police officer falls in love with the suspected girlfriend of a criminal he is attempting to catch. The story comes from the classic old time radio series Suspense and is called, The Girl In Car Thirty-Two. It stars this week’s blog subject, Victor mature, and first aired March 15, 1954

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On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week Richard Diamond joins us. It is time for Diamond to renew his detective license and this turns out to be murder. No really, someone gets killed!  Also on the show, we have a story from you guys, A quiz that goes wrong, a five minute mystery and we visit June 6th, 1944.

The OTR Story – Private Eye Test

Our OTR story for today gives a glimpse into the world of the detective, but from the unique point of view of Blake Edwards. The tale is an episode from Richard Diamond, Private Detective called the Private Eye Test. It first aired on April 19, 1950.

Program Note:  On this episode of the show we have a story from Mary and Mark Newcomb. They tell us about their UFO encounter in Missouri. They sent along proof in the form of a photo. Can see the photo and read their story at ronsamazingstories.blog or click here.