RAS #634 – The Fugitive

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week, we’re taking a trip back to the 1930s for a thrilling adaptation of the classic film The Fugitive. The story follows a conflicted Catholic priest who is on the run in an unnamed Latin American country where religion is outlawed. Our radio version features Henry Fonda reviving his role as the nameless priest. He’s a man torn between his faith and his desire to survive. And he’s not the only one on the run. There’s also a murderous North American bandit named El Gringo, who is both the priest’s protagonist and antagonist. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories!

Featured Story – The Fugitive

We have the radio adaptation of the 1947 film The Fugitive. It was based on the 1940 novel The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. Greene’s novel tells the story of a renegade Catholic whisky priest (a term coined by Greene) living in the Mexican state of Tabasco in the 1930s, a time when the Mexican government was attempting to suppress the Catholic Church. The Fugitive first aired on The Screen Directors Playhouse on July 12, 1951.

Program Note: You can watch the 1947 movie The Fugitive on YouTube for free at this LINK

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Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin.

Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can 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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On The Podcast This Week – 4/4/24

The Screen Directors Playhouse - The Fugitive

This week on Ron’s Amazing Stories we will bring you a captivating adaptation of the classic 1947 movie The Fugitive. The story is set in the 1920’s. Our radio version features Henry Fonda reviving his role as the nameless priest. He is a conflicted Catholic Priest who is a fugitive in an unnamed Latin American state where religion is outlawed. Another fugitive, a murderous North American bandit dubbed El Gringo, is both his protagonist and antagonist. I don’t want to give the whole story away, but suffice to say that El Gringo is not the priest’s only problem. It first aired on The Screen Directors Playhouse on July 12, 1951. So, join us this Thursday for an emotional yet thrill packed hour filled with twists, turns, and high-stakes drama.

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

Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you’re from. I will read it if I can.

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RAS #633 – Yellow Sky

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a special edition of Johnny Is It True featuring four stories about Priscilla, only one of which is true. Next up, we have an epic listener’s story about a woman’s encounter with a shadow child. Then we bring you our featured story from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse, starring the legendary Gregory Peck. Finally, we conclude with Not So Important Times In History. We’ll meet an extraordinary kitty named Oscar who miraculously survived three sinking ships and lived to meow the tale.  So, sit back and press that play button.

Featured Story – Yellow Sky

Yellow Sky

Our featured story comes from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse. It is titled Yellow Sky and stars one of the most revered actors of old Hollywood, Greggory Peck. A pistol-packing tomboy and her grandfather discover a band of bank robbing bandits (Lead by Peck) looking to take refuge in their ghost town. This one has it all desert action, lost gold, a tribe of apaches, and of course adventure. Also, this one has some of the best Pabst Blue Ribbon beer commercials ever made.  It first aired July 15, 1947.

Stories Include – Mrs. Shepherds Murder, Johnny Is It True – Pricilla Geary from Prescott Valley, A Shadow’s Nightmare, Yellow Sky, and Oscar The Unsinkable Cat

Episode #633 Show Links: These are the links that Ron spoke about for this episode. The trailer and the movie links for Yellow Sky, and of course Oscar the “Unsinkable” cat

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Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you’re from. I will read it if I can. Links are below.

Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin.

Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can 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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Synchronicity Is A Funny Thing

Synchronicity is a funny thing. Each day the first thing I do is sit down and go through my emails. Most days it is full of junk mail or work related, but then I get good stuff from you guys. It is something that I look forward to each and every day. In the blog this time we have two emails from two different people. But are the stories the same? I will leave that for you to decide.

This first story comes from Rafael Holmes who didn’t say where he was from, but did title his story Man In Mirror

Man In The Mirror

One time when I was younger around 11 (I’m 25 now). I was home alone and I looked into the bathroom mirror. I saw what appeared to be a tall man with a hoodie who had a weird looking face. One half of it was white the other half was black. I heard my mom call my name from downstairs so I ran as fast I could out of the bathroom. We went back so I could show her but everything was normal. To this day I have not seen it ever again but I always wonder what it was. I know I saw it. Ron, have you seen or heard of anything similar?

Well Rafael, before I answer that here is another story from Clint Morgan who writes to us from Minnesota. He has also titled his story Man In Mirror.

Hello Ron. No one believes me. I am sixteen years old and I keep seeing a man in my bathroom mirror. I turn around and there is nothing there. He dresses like some gangster in a hoodie and black jeans. His face is obscured, but is multicolored, and oddly shaped. I have tried to capture it with my phone, but I get it is static. I know it’s hard to believe, but it is true.  Do you know what it is?

Well to both of you I say I have no idea. I have not had any experience like it, but I have heard of people having this same phenomenon. Throughout the existence of the mirror there have been stories like this. The Romans believed that mirrors could trap souls and cause bad luck to those who owned them. To me It seems like mirrors get a bad rap. I wish I could give you guys some pearls of wisdom, but I promise to keep looking for answers. Thank you both for your stories.

This Week’s Podcast: On the show this week our featured story comes from The CBS Workshop. The story has it all: Desert action, a pistol-packing tomboy, bank robbers and a tribe of angry apaches. Also, we have a brand new edition of Johnny Is It True! 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

Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you’re from. I will read it if I can.

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RAS #632 – The Lost Ship

On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we kick off the show with A Moment In Time, presented by Audible. We’re transported back to September 29, 1954, as the Indians and the Giants face off in game one of the World Series. Next, we delve into a creepy listener’s tale submitted by Faye. We follow her as she ventures into a mysterious and unsettling house, filled with strange noises and eerie shadows. The atmosphere is thick with suspense as Faye explores the depths of the house, uncovering secrets that are better left undisturbed. After Faye’s chilling tale, we shift gears and head to the pulp fiction scene for a wild adventure with a TV repairman. He finds himself entangled in a crazy scheme involving an upside-down television. To conclude the show, we present a classic tale from the OTR series Suspense. In this gripping story, a man stumbles upon a lost ship in the middle of the desert. Intrigued by the discovery, he investigates the ship and soon finds himself in danger. The ship holds a dark secret that threatens to consume him completely.

Join us as we explore these captivating tales, each one a journey into the extraordinary. With a mix of creepy listener stories, pulp fiction adventures, and classic OTR dramas, there’s something for everyone on the show. So, sit back, relax, and let your imagination soar.

Featured Story – The Lost Ship

Our featured story comes from the world of Suspense. It was the premier drama program of the Golden Age of Radio, and was subtitled, radio’s outstanding theater of thrills. Have you ever heard the phrase, Ship Of The Desert? Usually that refers to the camel, but in our story it has a more literal connotation. The tale is titled The Lost Ship. There have been many stories about ships lost at sea, but in the desert? It first aired on Suspense in August of 1962.

Stories Include – The Sapphire Theft, A Moment In Time – Willie Mays, Dagger Heart Station, Something Will Turn Up, and The Lost Ship

Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible – You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories.

Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you’re from. I will read it if I can. Links are below.

Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin.

Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can 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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