RAS #712 – Into the Inner Sanctum

This week marks the final chapter of our Month of Spooky, and we’re ending it with a creaking door and a chill in the air. It’s a double dose of fright from one of old-time radio’s finest — Inner Sanctum Mysteries. We’ll hear two unforgettable tales:

Dead Man’s Vengeance (October 7, 1944) – A chilling story where the host himself, Raymond, becomes the target of a supernatural hit list.
The Corridor of Doom (October 23, 1945) – Starring the great Boris Karloff, this haunting tale follows a man lost in a hospital corridor that may lead straight into madness.

Between the stories, Ron dives deep into Inner Sanctum’s eerie history — its creaking doors, its pun-loving host, and its strange ability to make us both laugh and shiver. He also reflects on why we like to be scared and what keeps these old tales alive more than 80 years later.

So, pull up a chair, dim the lights, and join us for one last visit to the shadows.

What You Will Hear

The chilling world of Inner Sanctum Mysteries
A discussion on why fear entertains us
Insights into Boris Karloff’s legendary career
Classic audio from two of radio’s creepiest stories
A fond farewell to the Month of Spooky

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RAS #711 – Comedy and Creeps

This week on Ron’s Amazing Stories, we bring you a haunted double feature that’s equal parts laughter and fright!

Our first tale stars Bob Hope in the Screen Directors Playhouse adaptation of The Ghost Breakers (April 3rd, 1949). It’s a spooky romp filled with witty one-liners, mistaken identities, and a manor full of “boo”s and belly laughs.

Then, we trade laughter for goosebumps with Suspense’s Ghost Hunt (June 23rd, 1949). A radio host spends the night in a haunted mansion where the echoes might be more than just sound effects. It’s one of the creepiest stories ever broadcast.

Between our two stories, I’ll be talking about why we love to scare ourselves, how humor helps us face our fears, and a few real-life haunted homes that continue to keep the lights on—and the whispers going. So, grab your flashlight and your funny bone—because this week we’re exploring Comedy and Creeps: A Haunted Double Feature.

What You Will Hear:

Introduction: Why we laugh at fear
The Screen Directors Playhouse – The Ghost Breakers
Ron’s thoughts on laughter vs. fear
Suspense – Ghost Hunt
Closing commentary on hauntings and human curiosity

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RAS #710 – It Happened on Lost Man’s Bluff

It’s week two of the Month of Spooky! Join Ron as he dives into two classic horror tales from The Hermit’s Cave — a chilling radio series that haunted the airwaves from the late 1930s to the mid-1940s. Between stories, Ron explores why we love to be scared, how horror thrived on the radio, and why the imagination can out-creep any special effect.

What You Will Hear:

The eerie history of The Hermit’s Cave
Why people crave the spooky side of life
Story 1: It Happened on Sunday – When a day of rest turns to terror
Story 2: The House on Lost Man’s Bluff – A haunted house and a terrible secret
Discussion: Horror on the radio versus horror on the big screen
Closing thoughts on why these old stories still give us chills

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RAS #709 – Ghosts, Ghouls, and The Mysterious Traveler

It’s the spooky season, and this week Ron’s Amazing Stories takes a ride on the rails of the supernatural with two chilling tales from the classic radio series The Mysterious Traveler.

Our first story, “The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” (1949), plunges us into the depths with a diver who meets a ghostly visitor with a deadly ultimatum. Then we’ll steam ahead with “Locomotive Ghost” (1947), where two train robbers find themselves haunted by the very engine they tried to destroy. Between stories, Ron explores why we humans love being scared — and what that says about us. If you enjoy your frights with a touch of humor and a dash of nostalgia, this episode’s your ticket to ride.

What You Will Hear

A brief history of The Mysterious Traveler
Why October brings out our love of the spooky and strange
The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – A diver faces a ghost’s deadly demand (Aired Jan. 1, 1949).
Locomotive Ghost – A haunting on the rails (Aired July 7, 1947).
A discussion of why we love to be creeped out.
A closing reflection on the enduring charm of vintage radio chills.

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RAS #703 – Shadow Of A Doubt

This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories, we’re diving into one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most celebrated thrillers—Shadow of a Doubt. Originally released as a film in 1943 and starring Joseph Cotten and Teresa Wright, the story gets a radio makeover in the Screen Director’s Playhouse adaptation from November 1950. This time, none other than Cary Grant steps into the role of Uncle Charlie, bringing his trademark charm with an unsettling twist.

What makes Shadow of a Doubt stand out in Hitchcock’s catalog is its unique suspense style. We, the audience, know from the beginning that Uncle Charlie has a dark secret. The real tension comes from watching his niece slowly uncover the horrifying truth about the man she once adored. It’s a masterclass in slow-burn suspense, set against the deceptively cozy backdrop of small-town America.

On the podcast today, you’ll hear:

Background on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1943 masterpiece.
Cary Grant’s turn as Uncle Charlie in the 1950 radio adaptation.
A full presentation of the Screen Director’s Playhouse episode of Shadow of a Doubt.

So, grab your headphones, settle into your favorite chair, and prepare for a suspenseful ride into Hitchcock territory. As always, stay tuned after the play for my thoughts and a few laughs to lighten the mood.

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