Spotlight – The Day The Earth Stood Still

I have made it no secret that I love science fiction. The other day I was looking for something to watch in my movie collection. I am a bit of a nerd and have it completely indexed and categorized. I noticed that 40.4 percent of all my owned movies are science fiction and fantasy. That’s a lot! Anyway, the movie I ended up with that day was The Day The Earth Stood Still from 1951.

There were a lot of great science fiction films in the 1950s. However, this film easily stands out as a classic that gave so much to popular culture. The plot was very different from others of the same period because it had a peaceful message. The film lacks much action but makes up for it with genuine thoughtfulness as Klaatu learns more about the humans he has been sent to warn. He tries to reconcile with what he has been told with what he sees in the world as a whole, all with the help of a little boy and his mother.

The Day The Earth Stood Still is more relevant than ever, and I don’t mean its message of peace. Yes, we’re all violent, war-like, and we should throw away our guns and atomic bombs. Thanks, Klaatu you are right about that. In today’s fast-paced world we often forget what it was like just to enjoy life. Klaatu did just that in this film and what he discovered just might be worth saving.

On the podcast this week we will play the radio version of this classic film. This fifty-minute adaptation holds true in every way to the original film and even stars Michael Rennie as Klaatu. I hope you will tune in for this special labor day edition of Ron’s Amazing Stories.

-Ron

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RAS #395 – The Smiling Owl

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we board the Horror Express with Jason Dowd and talk about Time Travel. Also on the program, are two stories about Owls and a brand new Johnny is it True – The Dark Side Of The Moon. So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and press that play button now.

Featured Story Is The Smiling Owl – We have a story called The Smiling Owl. It was recommended to me by Justin Suttles and comes from the website Creepypasta.com. They collect stories much like we do and are focused on the paranormal.

The Horror Express with Jason Dowd – On the Horror Train, Jason and Ron talk about time travel and answer a listener’s question about the place of religion. Also, we bring you up to date on what Jason and Ron are up to these days.

Jason’s Links: FaceBook, Twitter, Gladdy’s Goodies, AME Magazine, and Imagine-nation Art Studios.

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Spotlight On Jason Dowd

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we are back on the Horror Express with Jason Dowd. We talk about time travel and answer Jill’s question on religion and who is more radical. I have been working with Jason now for seven years and he has been a huge part of what the show has become. I thought that I would take a minute, throw the spotlight on him, and tell you all about him.

Art is a way of life for Jason Dowd. From an early age, he created it using various mediums, but none was as profound, to him than photography. Jason has a unique sense of beauty as he sees it in the dark places most people shy away from. He finds beauty deep inside urban decay, and inspiration wherever he goes by watching for things that most ignore. Growing up Jason’s hero was Walt Disney. He found him to be a fascinating individual, which he tries to mimic in his own work ethic. Like Disney, he believes if you care to dream you can accomplish anything.

In addition to his artwork, Jason hosts the AME Radio Show, the AME TV Show, and writes for the AME Magazine. He’s also produced a variety of music videos and TV shows for other hosts and performers. Add in that he is an award-winning photographer.

Of Jason I will say this, he has never failed to impress me with his quick thinking wit and exuberance for whatever project we endeavor on together. I am so very happy he came on the show that day back in 2012 and that he continues to be part of Ron’s Amazing Stories.

Jason’s Links: FaceBook, Twitter, Gladdy’s Goodies, AME Magazine, and Imagine-nation Art Studios.

This Week’s Podcast: You can listen to Jason and Ron 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 #394 – Mister Mumbles

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week Sylvia is back with more creepy stories for us, and we have a strange one about a little black puppy named Mister Mumbles. We then play a war story that has a happy ending, and we end the show with a scary one from If magazine, 1953. So, settle in for some amazing stories.

Featured Story – Mister Mumbles

Our featured tale comes to us from the website “as is” with no indication of where it came from or who wrote it. I checked it for plagiarism and didn’t find anything. It is titled Mister Mumbles and tells the tale of a possible monster in the puppies body.

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 and The Spirits of Christmas. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more on her WordPress Home Page.

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Calling All Scary Stories!

On Ron’s Amazing Stories – The Blog this week I am issuing this all points bulletin. I am looking for your scary stories. The ninth annual month of spooky is fast approaching and I am dangerously low on new stories. I am quite sure that I don’t have enough to carry us through the entire Month Of Spooky 2019. Do you have one to share? It can be about any spooky topic and can even be complete fiction. Need help writing your story? I can do that too.

Just use the Story Submission below and let’s get started.

-Ron

This Week’s Podcast: On the podcast this week Slyvia is back with another round of ghost stories. We also have a crazy dog and Ron reads a short sci-fi tale called The Last Supper. 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.