Ron's Amazing Stories

Ron's Amazing Stories

Ron’s Amazing Stories is a weekly podcast. We play classic short stories, old time radio and much more. Do you have a story that you want to tell? Ron will read it on the show or you can tell it for yourself! Also, we do interviews with authors, radio personalities, actors and even an NBA all-star. Tune in each week to find out what are Ron’s Amazing Stories!

Episodes

March 14, 2024 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a thrilling audiobook review, a listener's story, and a classic tale from the golden age of radio. It begins with a review of the audiobook The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski. This enchanting audiobook is a prequel to the beloved Witcher series, introducing us to the world of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter with extraordinary abilities. Then we have a very special treat for ...

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On Ron’s Amazing Stories the show today we have a theme of sorts. We are going to review an audiobook all about the life and times of James McParland. Who is he you might ask? He was just one of the many great detectives that worked for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Then we have some crazy stories sent in by you. Stories include: A bike ride through a cemetery, A floating ghost, and a bigfoot disappears. Our...

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February 29, 2024 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories  it is a double feature day. This episode is packed with twice the excitement, just like a two-for-one deal. We're excited to present two captivating listener stories that are sure to transport you to other realms. And that's not all; we have a thrilling science fiction double header lined up—two incredible tales straight out of the golden age of pulp magazines in the 1950s. But before we dive ...

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February 22, 2024 59 mins

On Ron's Amazing Stories we're kicking off the show with a review of the thrilling new audiobook series, Free Trader. Set in a distant future, this space opera follows the adventures of the Golden Warrior, a deadly and cunning sentient cat who navigates the treacherous world of interstellar trade. With its fast-paced action, intriguing characters, and captivating plot, Free Trader is a must-listen for any fan of scienc...

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February 15, 2024 59 mins

On Ron's Amazing Stories, we have an exciting lineup of tales that will captivate your imagination. First up, we have a review of one of my favorite audiobooks, Moon - The Dragon Prince. This epic adventure combines a compelling storyline with superb narration.

Next, we delve into the archives of These Are Your Stories for a special tale that will leave speechless. A seemingly ordinary encounter on a beach...

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February 8, 2024 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we bring back a popular segment of These Are Your Stories. It features a collection of Bigfoot tales that left a lasting impression on me, and you the listeners. It aired on episode #418 back in January of 2020. Also, We have a review of an exclusive Audible audiobook titled Trapdoor. This one came as a complete surprise to me and I can't wait to share it with you. To end their show I discovere...

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February 1, 2024 59 mins

This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we will bring you a captivating adaptation of the classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps. The story is set in 1935. It follows the misadventures of a Canadian civilian named Richard Hannay, who finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of spies while visiting London. As the story unfolds, Hannay stumbles upon a secret organization aiming to steal British military secrets. With his life o...

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January 25, 2024 59 mins

Welcome to Ron's Amazing Stories, where we bring you the best in classic radio dramas and true tales of the supernatural. On this week's episode, we have a special treat for fans of the Golden Age of Radio. We're featuring a classic episode of Gunsmoke, the beloved Western series that ran from 1952 to 1961. In this episode, titled The Soldier, Matt Dillon finds himself in a tense standoff with a soldier who's been unju...

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January 18, 2024 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we review an audiobook that is exciting, the most original story Ron has heard in years, and at times is downright funny! Then we have a special These Are Your Stories. They are a collection of ghost tales that all have the common thread of fire. You will learn a few things from these creepy experiences. Our featured story is a detective drama from the OTR series Richard Diamond Private Detecti...

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January 11, 2024 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories the theme is the train. We begin with a review of the audiobook Orphan Train Rider. This is a bit of American history that may surprise you. Then we hear an epic ghost story from a listener in South Carolina. Band mates watch as a ghost train passes by. We end with award winning actor Rex Harrison starring in a OTR classic called Night Train, which is a WWII spy thriller. So press that play but...

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January 4, 2024 59 mins

On this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories we present a tale that should shock you. Brave New World was written by English author Aldous Huxley in 1931. It took the world by storm, but not everyone was happy about it. In fact, it is one of the most banned novels on record. 

The story is set in a dystopian future where society is controlled by a totalitarian government. People are born in test tubes and condi...

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December 21, 2023 59 mins

On this episode of Ron's Amazing Stories, Ron will be reviewing the audiobook Killing Floor by Lee Child. This is the first book in the Jack Reacher series of novels. After the review, Ron will be sharing a listener story from Thailand about a moldy green woman. The featured story for this episode comes from the pages of the 1950's pulp magazine Orbit. It tells the story of a reporter who has an encounter with a travel...

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December 14, 2023 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have an odd set of stories from different genres. Ron reviews an audiobook from Zane Grey titled Riders of the Purple Sage (a classic western). Then we head to space for a science fiction adventure from the pages of the 1960s pulp mags. The story is titled Flamedown and is exciting! We end the show with our featured story from the OTR classic series Escape. In this one, one man’s greed leads...

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December 7, 2023 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we are telling the story of Elizabeth The Doll. Joining me are Emma Lynn Dowd and Sylvia Shults. Two of the most amazing people I have ever met. The doll came into my family's life in 2005 and caused nothing but trouble. In the end I sent the creature to Emma in Florida to figure it out. Emma did solve part of the puzzle but not without experiencing troubles of her own. There are many...

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November 30, 2023 59 mins

Ron's Amazing Stories is a captivating podcast that combines the love for audiobooks, storytelling, and listener submissions. In this episode, Ron shares his passion for mystery fiction, recommends a thrilling science fiction audiobook, and features listener-submitted adventure stories.

One of the highlights of the episode is Ron’s recommendation of The Downloaded by Robert J. Sawyer. Set in the year 2059,...

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November 16, 2023 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we extend The Month Of Spooky 2023 yet another week. My crack staff has  found another behind the scenes horror story from the OTR series Lights Out. This time Arch Oboler begs the question: What happens when a coffin salesman comes to the recording studio during a broadcast of the show? You won’t believe the answer! I am pretty sure you have never heard one like this before. Also on the show, ...

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November 9, 2023 59 mins

On Ron’s Amazing Stories, we're back with more from the great mind of Arch Oboler. This week a man murders his buddy for money. However, he soon realizes that he made a big mistake and has to flee. The story takes a wild turn when he ends up on the high seas where he encounters the ghost. We also review another creepy audiobook, and we have a themed segment of These Are Your Stories. There are three of them, and they i...

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November 2, 2023 59 mins

More scary stuff on the show this week as we continue The Month Of Spooky 2023. We have another Lights Out story from Arch Oboler. This time it is a traditional ghost story. A family rents an old mansion for two months for only a hundred dollars. That should send up red flags! To say this one a freaky adventure is an understatement. Also on the show we have more of your stories including another installment of These Ar...

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October 26, 2023 59 mins

The Spooky continues this week with a story about Arch Oboler and his battle with writer’s block. How scary can that be? Oboler was the man that came with a warning, these stories are not for the timid soul. Ron reviews the audiobook Ghosts, Goblins, Murder, & Madness. This anthology of stories has some of the most frightening tales you'll ever hear. We will continue the scary stuff with a collection of your stories gu...

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October 19, 2023 59 mins

The Month Of Spooky 2023 continues with more amazing stories. The first comes from Oliver Robertson who is a ghost hunter from New York. His team investigates The William Floyd Estate and what they encounter isn’t human. Our featured story is from Arch Oboler and Lights Out. This time we visit his world and folks in the script department. Next, in a special edition of These Are Your Stories, Mary got together with me o...

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