Ron's Amazing Stories

On this week we have a classic science fiction story that has this humble beginning, The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock at the door … Does that Sound intriguing? We also review a clever book by Scott McCormick, and we have two crazy listeners stories that should send chills down your spine. We end the show with a brand new Christmas edition of Johnny Is It True? Check it out! Featured Story - Knock Knock by Fredric Brown is our featured story for this episode. The last man on Earth following an alien invasion becomes an exhibit in a zoo set up by the invaders to showcase the flora and fauna of the conquered planet. It is based on the short story first published by Brown in Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine, in December 1948. Our version comes from X Minus One radio series which first aired on X Minus One on May 22, 1951 Other Stories Include - 38 Special Mystery, Rivals Frenemies Who Changed The World, How Do You Spell That Again, The Ghost Of The Abandoned Railway, Johnny Is It True - Christmas Edition, and Knock Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time we review the audiobook Ready Player One, have a story about a helpful green mist, and a ghost boy who haunts a child’s bedroom. Then we will listen to a science fiction story from Robert A. Heinlein titled The Roads Must Roll. We’ll end the show with a story about Halley’s Comet passing in 1910. So grab your favorite beverage and press that play button. Featured Story - The Roads Must Roll Our featured story is titled The Roads Must Roll and was originally published in the June 1940 issue of Astounding Science Fiction. It tells the story of a group of technicians working "down inside", among the very noisy great rotors which keep the roads moving. Things go bad and the world faces not being able to transport goods, people, or anything else for that matter. Will society grind to a halt or will Larry Gaines save the day? This is a radio adaptation of the story created by X Minus One that first aired on January 4, 1956. Other Stories Include - The Eye Of The Beholder, Ready Player One, Random O’Malley, Oak Park Ghost, The Roads Must Roll, and The Comet Tale. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time I guess you can say that this is our official Thanksgiving Day show. While it might be light on gobbler content since most of this show is... well normal amazing stuff. We have a review of Robert Jordan's Eye Of The World, two science fiction stories, and a Bigfoot adventure. Then we end the show with a tribute to the men and women of Plymouth Rock. So grab a turkey sandwich and enjoy the show. Featured Story - After A Few Words We have a story today that is... well.. different from anything we have ever had before. It could be considered “controversial” but it is too darn good to not play it. I received an email from Corey Snow of Chula Vista, California recommending it. Well, I gave it a listen, and I do not support the habit of smoking nor wish to glamorize its use, but this is a fantastic story. It is called...After a Few Words, was first published in Analog Magazine in the October 1962 edition, and is read for us by Corey. Other Stories Include - How Did You Know, The Eye of the World, Big Foot Calling Bigfoot, After a Few Words, The Ultimate Experiment, and The Thanksgiving Tale. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time we return to the home of Sylvia Shults for a brand new Ghost Stories With Sylvia. Sylvia shares stories about the living being visited by the dead, or in some cases it is the other way around. Joe Sauer from Illinois tells us a story about a stay in his father’s house that led to an interesting conflict with a former owner.  Also, we review an audiobook written by R.A. Salvatore titled The Highwayman.   About Sylvia Shults:  Sylvia 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, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links:  , , , Other Stories Include - The Fine Art Of Murder, The Highwayman, The Old Ghost And A Pillow Fight, I Don’t Want To Chat, You Look Familiar, and The Lost Marines. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On :  First I want to thank everyone that sent me notes of condolences and encouragement for me and my brother. I am sad to report that on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 my brother James Allen Thompson passed away. He was a good man and will be missed. Thank you all for your support. The podcast today is a simple one. I need time off to deal with family issues and arrangements as you could guess. So for today, we will fill the whole hour with a story that my brother would love. It comes from the OTR series Screen Directors Playhouse and is a classic western starring Greggory Peck.  It is titled The Gunfighter and first aired on June 7, 1951.  Featured Story - The Gunfighter The Gunfighter is a 1950 American Western film directed by Henry King and starring Gregory Peck. It was nominated for Best Motion Picture Story during the 23rd Academy Awards. What we will hear is the Screen Directors Playhouse adaptation. It showcases some of the original cast and of course, Peck reprises his role as Jimmy Ringo. A young, reckless cowboy named Eddie deliberately provokes an argument with the notorious gunfighter Jimmy Ringo. The fight goes badly for young Eddie. Ringo is widely known as the fastest draw in the West, which makes him the target of every gunslinger eager to become famous as; The man who shot Jimmy Ringo. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On we have a replay of sorts. What is nice is that with the exception of a crazy Five Minute Mystery all of our stories came from you guys. We have two from Scotland and one from India. The featured story comes from my brother Jim. He visited the show in December of 2017 to tell us the story of his visit to a mysterious chapel in Scotland. From fairies to a scary woman in red, I think you are going to like this one. This podcast is dedicated to my brother Jim.  Featured Story - Rosslyn Chapel On the podcast, we have a story about my brother’s unexplainable trip to Scotland in the early 1990s. Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 as a place of worship and services continue to be held there today.  Quick math should tell you that it is over 570 years ago. It was built by William St. Clair for his family. Rosslyn’s extraordinary architecture and carvings have inspired for generations and It is a popular destination for visitors.  .  Note: To see the green man carvings google rosslyn+chapel+green+man Other Stories Include - Back Seat Drivers, The Red Fairy, Rosslyn Chapel, and The Fairy Of Inverness Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On Sylvia Shults is with us for a special Ghost Stories With Sylvia. We will discuss and listen to her new book Days Of The Dead: A Year of True Ghost Stories. We have a listener tale called My Night Job Is Haunted that may sound scary, but is actually rather neat. I will review and preview a favorite book of mine, Dune by Frank Herbert. So lots of books this time. Sit back, grab a drink, and press that play button. About Sylvia Shults:  Sylvia 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, The Spirits of Christmas, Fractured Souls, and her latest release Days of the Dead: A Year of True Ghost Stories. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links:  , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On this time we are full of spooky goodness! We have a brand new original Five Minute Mystery starring The British Guy! We review a Heathcliff Lennox mystery titled The Curse of Braeburn Castle. We will hear two listener tales that take us to a creepy hospital encounter and a Halloween night in a graveyard. Our featured story is the ghostly tale titled The Signal Man. Then we end the show with an original ghost story written by 11-year-old Amelia Allison. Featured Story - The Signal Man Our featured story comes from a little-known radio series called Beyond Midnight. It was a South African radio horror anthology that ran from 1968 to 1970 on Springbok Radio. This is a strange story, to say the least. At first, it seems to be a simple tale of ghosts haunting a man to the point of near insanity. But there is so much more. Hang out until the end and all will be made clear. The story is titled The Signal Man and it first aired in South Africa in the year 1969. Other Stories Include - Terasongoon, The Curse of Braeburn Castle, Ghost On The Nightshift, It Happened One Halloween, The Signal Man, and My friendly Ghost. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On and week two of the Month Of Spooky 2021, we are doing something different, but I think you are in for some fun. Slyvia Shults is with us and she isn’t going to be telling us ghost stories. What we will be doing is to listen to the OTR classic, The Thing On The Fourble Board. It’s quite terrifying, and I think that you’ll agree once you have heard it. Featured Story - The Thing On The Fourble Board An oil rig worker discovers an invisible creature of unknown origins living beneath the depths of the earth. What happens to this man is horrific, and the ending is absolutely brilliant. If you’re alone, turn the lights down low and listen. It will help get you into a Halloween mood. The story was written by Willis Cooper for his OTR series Quiet Please, and it first aired on August 9, 1948. About Sylvia Shults:  Sylvia 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, The Spirits of Christmas, Fractured Souls, and her latest release Days Of The Dead. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Sylvia’s Links:  , , , Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links:

On we begin The Month Of Spooky 2021. We have so much to get to this month that “it” will make your head spin! (And On In A Linda Blair kind of way!) I just mean we have a lot of stuff. This month we will have a Ghost Story With Sylvia that will focus on a prankster ghost boy. Then Sylvia and I will sit down and listen to our classic Halloween story, The Thing On The Fourble Board. We have some of the best stories ever from you guys that should curl toes. And on today’s show, we debut one of the top 30 scariest radio broadcasts of all time with a story called Whence Came You! It all begins as soon as you press that play button.  Featured Story - Whence Came You Our featured story this week is creepy. Are you a fan of the old Egyptian mummy tale? You know, when the monster is awoken and brought back to complete some insidious plan or maybe for a bloodthirsty rage of terror. Well, that is NOT what we have for you today. We have another side of that story that takes creepy to a whole new level. It comes from the mind of Willis Cooper and the OTR series Quiet Please. It is listed as one of the top 30 scariest radio broadcasts of all time and is titled Whence Came You. It first aired on February 16, 1948.  Other Stories Include - The Principals Of Murder, Clive Barker's First Tales, The Man Who Wasn’t There, The Home Invasion, The Halloween Ghost, and Whence Came you. Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at   and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Social Links:Contact Links: