RAS #734 - The Price of Power: An Escape Double Feature
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Tonight, we journey into the golden age of radio with a double feature from the legendary series Escape. Known for its gripping storytelling, rich sound design, and unforgettable performances, Escape took listeners to the far edges of imagination—and sometimes beyond. In this episode, we explore two powerful tales that ask a timeless question: what happens when ordinary people reach beyond their limits? First, from the mind of H.G. Wells, a man gains the ability to perform miracles—but quickly discovers that power without understanding can lead to chaos. Then, we head to the open sea,...
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RAS #733 - Static in the Night: A Hall of Fantasy Double Feature
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This week on Ron’s Amazing Stories, we dim the lights and tune the dial to something a little… unsettling. We present a chilling double feature from the classic old-time radio series The Hall of Fantasy—a show where the supernatural wasn’t just spooky… it was often unstoppable. From eerie roadside encounters to signals sent into the vast unknown, tonight’s stories remind us that sometimes the most frightening things are the ones we can’t quite explain. So settle in, keep the lights on if you need to… and enjoy a journey into the strange and unusual. In This Episode: ...
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RAS #732 - Sam Spade And The Candi Tooth
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This week on Ron’s Amazing Stories, we bring you a special one-hour broadcast from the legendary Suspense—and this one’s a real treat. In a rare and clever crossover, Suspense takes characters from The Adventures of Sam Spade and drops them into a brand-new mystery. At the center of it all is the one and only Sam Spade, back on the case and up to his neck in trouble. When a message arrives from an old enemy thought long gone—the infamous Fat Man from The Maltese Falcon—Sam is pulled into a strange hunt for something as unlikely as it is important… a tooth. Yes, you heard that...
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RAS #731 - The Whistler: Nothing Could Possibly Go Wrong
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The Whistler: Nothing Could Possibly Go Wrong Tonight on Ron’s Amazing Stories, we present a special double feature from one of radio’s most delightfully cynical series—The Whistler. Known for its sharp irony and unforgettable twists, this show reminds us that fate always has the final say… and it rarely plays fair. Our first tale, “Death Has a Thirst” (1942), takes us on a troubled sea voyage where a strained marriage, a so-called friend, and the question of inherited madness collide. Can you outrun what’s inside you… or does it simply wait for the right moment to surface?...
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RAS #730 - Donovan’s Brain: The Man Who Wouldn’t Stay Dead
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Donovan’s Brain: The Man Who Wouldn’t Stay Dead This week on Ron’s Amazing Stories, we journey into one of the most chilling tales from the golden age of radio—Donovan’s Brain. Originally written by Curt Siodmak and brought to life on the legendary radio program Suspense, this story explores what happens when science pushes beyond its moral limits. Starring Orson Welles as Dr. Patrick Cory, this 1944 broadcast was originally presented over two nights. For this episode, Ron has carefully edited the two parts into a single, seamless story—removing original commercials and smoothing...
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RAS #729 - Silencing the Truth: A Detective Drama Double Feature
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Tonight’s episode is a detective’s nightmare—where the problem isn’t finding suspects… it’s finding someone still alive who knows the truth. We’re bringing you a classic old-time radio detective double feature, featuring two gripping cases. From a client who never gets the chance to explain himself… to a witness who seems to vanish into thin air… these stories remind us that sometimes the most dangerous place to be… is close to the truth. So settle in, dim the lights, and keep your story straight—because tonight, someone is working very hard at silencing the truth. In...
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RAS #728 - Throwback Special: From the Vault to the Veldt
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This week, we’re doing something a little different on Ron’s Amazing Stories. Ron heads back into the archives, dusting off some classic segments from past episodes and bringing them together for a special throwback edition of the show. If you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll recognize a few familiar favorites—but there are also a few surprises waiting along the way. From vintage science fiction readings to classic radio mysteries and a thought-provoking tale from Ray Bradbury, this episode is a fun mix of old and new… with just a bit of tampering. So sit back, relax,...
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RAS #727 - Broken Arrow: A Different Kind Of Western
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In this episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories, we head out to the Old West with a radio adaptation of the classic film Broken Arrow. Originally released in 1950 and starring James Stewart, Broken Arrow tells a story inspired by the real-life friendship between Apache leader Cochise and U.S. Army scout Tom Jeffords. While the film takes its share of dramatic liberties, it was one of the first major Westerns to present Native Americans in a more thoughtful and sympathetic way. Our Story comes from the golden age of radio, as Screen Directors Playhouse brings the action to life—featuring James...
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RAS #726 - Time Travel: Footprints in Yesterday
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What would happen if you could step into the past? Would you fix a mistake? Change the course of history? Save someone? Or would one small action send shockwaves into the present? This week on Ron’s Amazing Stories, we explore two unforgettable science fiction tales that tackle one of the genre’s most fascinating questions: Can the past truly be changed? First, we journey back to the age of dinosaurs in “A Sound of Thunder,” based on the classic story by Ray Bradburyand originally broadcast on SF ’68. A wealthy hunter travels millions of years into the past for the ultimate...
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RAS #725 - Martians at the Door: When the Red Planet Came Calling
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This week on Ron’s Amazing Stories, we head back to the golden age of radio science fiction — when Mars wasn’t just a planet… it was a possibility. The 1950s were fascinated with the Red Planet. From invasion fears to philosophical first contact, Martians were everywhere. Tonight, we present two outstanding radio dramas that explore humanity’s encounter with Mars in very different ways. One throws a parade. The other hires a detective. Both ask timeless questions about who we are when faced with the unknown. In This Episode “The Parade” – Dimension X (8/25/1950) Based on a...
info_outlineOn Ron's Amazing Stories we dive into the fascinating world of science fiction. Ron will explore the origins of science fiction and its development through the vibrant era of pulp magazines. Many credit the genre to the imaginative minds of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, but it was truly the pulp magazines of the 1930s to the 1950s that brought science fiction into the spotlight, inspiring countless readers with their thrilling tales.
In our first story today, "Operation Distress" by Lester del Rey, we explore the dangers of space travel and the ever-present fear of unknown diseases. As we stand on the brink of journeys to Mars, this story brings an eerie relevance to our current times. Lester del Rey, also known as Leonard Knapp, was a prolific writer of the pulp era and contributed significantly to the development of science fiction as we know it today.
And in our second tale, "First Contact" from the SciFi series Dimension X, we venture into the depths of space where humans meet an alien civilization for the first time. This story is a captivating exploration of diplomacy and the mysteries of the universe, reminding us of the infinite possibilities that lie beyond.
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