Ron's Amazing Stories

On we have three tales sent in by you that follow the theme of Angel Encounters. One of these is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I couldn't stop with the angels so I created a brand new Johnny Is It True segment that tests your knowledge of the angel phenomenon. Our featured story comes from the pen of from 1963 called Second Sight. This one has a twist that you won’t see coming. We end the show with some viral news from the fourteenth century. Featured Story - Second Sight Our feature story comes from the book titled The Counterfeit Man - More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse in 1963. It was brought to my attention by listener Jodi Krangle. Jodi not only told me about this story, but also reads it for us, and she does an incredible job I might add. The story is about a girl struggling with her psychic gift and how she uses it. 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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On this time we have an email from Mark, a kid named Zero-G, and a collection of listener’s ghost stories that all have the common thread of fire. We close the show with a classic from the golden age of radio called Strange New World. This tale is reminiscent of a story written by Jules Vern in 1875 called The Mysterious Island. The difference is it has a modern twist and takes place on the Bikini Islands. So press that play button and let’s go! Show Links:  and   Featured Story - Strange New World Our featured story is from the classic radio series Mysterious Traveler. Imagine yourself as a pilot forced to ditch your plane in tropical waters post-WWII. Not just anywhere, but a few miles off the coast of the Bikini Islands. Do you know that place? Well, you will after our story! It is titled Strange New World and first aired on  February 12, 1952. 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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

This time on it is all about the past (where we have been), the present (where we are ), and the future (Stuff coming your way). The Past -  I am a basketball fan and not to brag but I went to my first game with my brother when I was ten years old. One of my favorite players was Brian Grant. Brain played 12 years in the NBA as a power forward and was the heart and soul of the 1997-2000 Portland Trail Blazers. We have my interview with him that I recorded on February 7, 2012. The Present - Stories are our present, but do all stories take part in the here and now. Not always. All of the stories for this show form a theme of sorts. They have time in common. Specifically lost time or lost in time. You will hear three brand new listener’s stories. The Future - Jason Dowd joins me to talk about what has been going on with him, shares a story and we talk about a new segment coming your way in late June or early July. Tune in to find out more and take Jason’s doll challenge.  If you dare. About Jason Dowd - Art is a way of life for Jason. From an early age, he created various forms of artwork using various mediums, but none was as profound to him for his own work than photography. He finds inspiration wherever he goes because he keeps his eyes open for things that will make the perfect embellishment for a photo or looks for the story that inspires him to tell it to the world as only he can. Jason’s Links: , , , , and . 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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On we feature the banjo! Not music, but we have stories about it. Two listeners share their stories about paranormal experiences with the instrument and we have an OTR classic called, Never Follow A Banjo Act. We end the show with some classic commercials and it all begins with you pressing that play button. Featured Story - Never Follow A Banjo Act Our featured story for this week comes from the classic radio series Suspense. This is a strange little story about the shady side of nightclubbing and stars Ethel Merman as a lounge singer hired to keep an up and coming crooner on the straight and narrow.  It is titled Never Follow A Banjo Act and first aired on February 1, 1954. 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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood:Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have eight complete tales and a visit from ghost hunter and author, Sylvia Shults! We have a watermelon truck, part two of Rivals, a real head-scratcher that I can’t explain, Bigfoot is back, Grandma is proud, a pretty baby and a white witch. We end the show with another edition of Not So Important Times In History.  Now, are you ready to get started? Program Note: Sylvia Shults 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 . 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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On we have what might be the most epic listener story to date! In fact, we have two stories that could be dreams or they could be something else. The first is a faceless girl who is sent to deliver a message to a woman in Texas. The second comes from Alex in Manchester, England. His story takes place aboard a Scottish train in 1879, but here's the rub, he boarded it in 2005. Also, on the show the classic science fiction tale Into Space. Featured Story - Into Space Our featured story is something you are going to have to listen to from a 1930’s point of view. What we have is a story that comes from the classic science fiction magazine, Astounding Stories. It is titled Into Space and appeared in issue #02, which was published in February 1930. 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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On we have a lot of stories. These include a friendly house ghost, Bigfoot speaks out, and The Shadow hunts down a walking corpse. We end the show with a brand new edition of Johnny Is It True and it all begins with a special edition of the Two and half minute mystery sent in by Keith Clark. Featured Story - The Walking Corpse Our featured story comes from the classic old time radio series The Shadow. I just love these episodes and the one we have is a lesson in exceptional storytelling. We all know that murder is wrong, but what if you bring back the dead to do the job for you? This is the premise of this one and it is titled The Walking Corpse. It first aired on April 24, 1946. 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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

Welcome to . I know that I said in the past that there would be no more replays, but this week we have a replay. You see I got to spend a night in the emergency room and that has left me pretty down. The replay I have decided on is probably my favorite show from last year.  It is the 400th episode that features Jim Harold as co-host and we talk about UFOs. Jim and I listen to four amazing tales which include Oh My Orbs, UFO, Close Encounter, and My Seventh Summer (Sent in by my brother!). All stories were sent in by you. In fact, we have nothing but your stories in this one. So, relax and enjoy our 400th episode. Featured Guest - Jim Harold Having begun podcasting on the paranormal in 2005, Jim Harold is among a handful of pioneers of the medium. His programs have stood the test of time and The Paranormal Podcast and Campfire remain among the most popular in the genre. Jim has developed a loyal following that spans the globe. In addition to his free podcasts at , Jim also hosts a series of premium podcasts on the supernatural and related subjects at Sponsored by: This podcast is brought to you by Audible. You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On this time we have some amazing stories. We introduce a book about galactic warfare, hear about a spirit guide in Alaska, A girl has an exciting sleep paralysis experience, and Amanda’s grandpa is blue. Our featured story is a sci-fi classic and we end the show with Ali versus Marciano. All of that, and it’s free.  Featured Story - Ask A Foolish Question Our story this week is a mind-bender, unlike anything we have ever had on the show. When I heard it I was left with so many questions that I was left with ...what does it all mean? Man has always wanted to have all of the answers, now he finds a machine that can answer them. But, does he know the right question? The story is titled Ask a Foolish Question and it was written by Robert Sheckley. It first appeared in the pulp mag, Science Fiction Stories in 1953.  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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On we have one from Adrian that sent chills down my spine. He encountered a counting ghost. Slyvia is back with stories about talking with spirits and not knowing it. We visit a moment in time with reporter Taylor Grant that I think you will enjoy.  Also this week we return to the Five Minute Mystery with a story called Murder By Blood. Program Note: Sylvia Shults 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 about at her . 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. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey.  - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?