Rediscovering the Magic: Ron’s Amazing Stories Returns To Old-Time Radio Treasures

Hello, friends of Ron’s Amazing Stories! As I dive into exciting new projects this year, I’m thrilled to share a shift in the focus of our storytelling journey. We’ll be leaning more heavily on the timeless charm of old-time radio stories, a treasure trove of classic entertainment that still captivates and inspires.

For those who are new here, Ron’s Amazing Stories has always been about celebrating the power of a good tale. Whether it’s sci-fi, mystery, or strange accounts from everyday folks, stories have a way of connecting us across time and space. Lately, I’ve been drawn back to the golden age of radio—those evenings when families gathered around to tune into thrilling adventures, hilarious comedies, and gripping dramas.

Old-time radio isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a window into how storytelling has evolved and a reminder of how great narratives transcend trends and eras. Shows like Suspense, The Shadow, and Lights Out didn’t just entertain—they set the standard for imagination and creativity. By revisiting these gems, I hope to bring their magic into a modern context, blending their influence with new ideas and thoughts.

What can you expect moving forward? More episodes that feature the finest old-time radio classics, alongside discussions about their cultural impact and why they still matter today. I’ll also continue to explore fresh stories from listeners and other sources, always keeping the spirit of discovery alive.

I’m excited to take this journey with you. Your support, feedback, and love for storytelling have made Ron’s Amazing Stories what it is today. Together, we’ll keep the art of storytelling thriving, one amazing tale at a time.

Stay tuned, and as always, keep those stories coming!

Ron

This Week’s Podcast: On the show this week we have a Suspense double feature. A washed-up boxer tries to find his way back into the lime light, but with dire consequences. Our second feature tells the story of a man and his fear of being buried alive in a tale called The Death Of Alexander Jordan. 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 listings 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 #671 – War Of The Worlds

This time on Ron’s Amazing Stories we have something special – one of my favorite stories, H.G. Wells’ 1898 novel, War of The Worlds. As a kid, I was both terrified and excited by the thought of life on Mars.

We’ve had War Of The Worlds on the show before, but it was only 30 minutes long and failed to capture the story. So, we have the Lux Radio Theater version, which does a great job telling this fantastic tale. The sound effects alone rival those in the movie, and the acting is even a tad bit better! It was created by Lux Radio Theater and stars Dana Andrews in the role of Professor Clayton Forrester. I think that you are going to enjoy it!

The Martians have ruined their planet and have decided to take ours for themselves, removing all humans in the process. I won’t give away the ending, but I will say that things don’t go as they planned.

Featured Story – War Of The Worlds

War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, first published in 1898. It tells the story of an alien invasion from Mars, where Martians with advanced technology and disregard for human life invade Earth. The narrative is notable for its realistic portrayal of panic and societal breakdown in the face of a superior force. What you will hear is Lux Radio Theater’s adaptation of the story. It first aired in August of 1955.

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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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RAS #670 – Logger’s Larceny

On Ron’s Amazing Stories! In this episode, Ron reviews Louis L’Amour’s novel The High Graders. We follow this with two listener stories: Keenan’s time slip tale and Raygan’s baffling story of synchronicity. Both are amazing! Our featured story comes from the OTR series Tales of the Texas Rangers. While not a western it is a crime drama about a bad man’s poor choices. All of the stories in this series are based on true Texas Ranger case files which technically makes them True Crime! So Ron gives his thoughts on True Crime and its place in our society.

Featured Story – Logger’s Legacy

Our featured story comes from the western series Tales Of The Texas Rangers. The series was produced and directed by Stacy Keach Sr. He hired real life Texas Ranger Captain Manuel “Lone Wolf” Gonzaullas as the show’s advisor. Each show followed the same format – an announcer would describe the situation. When the problem was discovered, the Texas Rangers were called in and Jace Pearson was assigned. Our story comes from the final season of the radio show and is titled Logger’s Legacy. It first aired on February 4, 1951.

Other Stories Include – My thoughts on True Crime, Review of The High Graders, Why are you just standing there, and Hey That’s My Name

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RAS #669 – The Man In The Moon

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we begin with Ron’s thoughts on the relationship between science fiction and real science, highlighting the blend of plausibility and artistic license. Next we review the audiobook, Way Station by Clifford D. Simak, a classic science fiction novel about a man who encounters alien travelers.

On These Are Your Stories we have two listener-submitted stories: Night Ride Through Kandal from Cambodia and The Whisper in the Orchard from the Philippines.

The featured story is The Man in the Moon from the OTR series Dimension X, a suspenseful tale set in the future. We end the show with an AI generated story. Ron asked Google’s Gemini to write a three minute science fiction story about a fight between a turtle and an alien. You won’t believe the results.

Featured Story – The Man in the Moon

Our featured story comes from the OTR series Dimension X. It is titled The Man in the Moon and was an original story written by George Lefferts. The Bureau of Missing persons are in the process of putting out a radio broadcast of a missing person when they receive an SOS from the Moon. It first aired on Dimension X on July 14, 1950.

Other Stories Include – Warp Drive Meets Duct Tape, Review – Way Station by Clifford D. Simak, Night Ride Through Kandal, The Whisper in the Orchard, and The Terrapin Warrior

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RAS #668 – Rawhide

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we open with a look at the history of Western films, from the silent era to modern times. Our featured story is Lux Radio Theater’s radio adaptation of the 1951 Western film Rawhide, starring Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward. The radio adaptation features Jeffrey Hunter and Donna Reed in the lead roles, with the supporting cast played by the actors from the Gunsmoke radio series.

Our story tells the tale of Tom Owens, the clean-cut and sophisticated gentleman son of J. C. Owens of the Overland Mail Company. His father wants his son to learn the business from the ground up, so he sends him west to a remote relay station, Rawhide Pass, to take lessons from stationmaster Sam Todd. Needless to say Tom learns a lot more than he bargained for when he meets a strong-willed woman named Vinnie Holt, and an outlaw Rafe Zimmerman, who had escaped from Huntsville the day before his scheduled hanging for murder.

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