This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we head back to the world of Hollywood radio drama with Screen Director's Playhouse. It's the third time in a few weeks we've featured Alan Ladd — and this one helped shape his signature tough-guy style. (Links to those other stories: Shane and Beyond Glory)

The story is Lucky Jordan, based on the 1942 film directed by Frank Tuttle. It's about a smooth gangster drafted into the Army who finds himself on an unexpected road to redemption. The radio version aired in 1951 and ran a full hour, giving it time to capture the wit, grit, and heart of the original film. If you love sharp dialogue, strong characters, and classic sound design — this one delivers all three.

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy Alan Ladd in Lucky Jordan from Screen Director's Playhouse!

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Runtime: 59:11 minutes (including commentary)

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This week marks the final chapter of our Month of Spooky, and we're ending it with a creaking door and a chill in the air. It's a double dose of fright from one of old-time radio's finest — Inner Sanctum Mysteries. We'll hear two unforgettable tales:

1. Dead Man's Vengeance (October 7, 1944) – A chilling story where the host himself, Raymond, becomes the target of a supernatural hit list.
2. The Corridor of Doom (October 23, 1945) – Starring the great Boris Karloff, this haunting tale follows a man lost in a hospital corridor that may lead straight into madness.

Between the stories, Ron dives deep into Inner Sanctum's eerie history — its creaking doors, its pun-loving host, and its strange ability to make us both laugh and shiver. He also reflects on why we like to be scared and what keeps these old tales alive more than 80 years later.

So, pull up a chair, dim the lights, and join us for one last visit to the shadows.

What You Will Hear

• The chilling world of Inner Sanctum Mysteries
• A discussion on why fear entertains us
• Insights into Boris Karloff's legendary career
• Classic audio from two of radio's creepiest stories
• A fond farewell to the Month of Spooky

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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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This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we bring you a haunted double feature that's equal parts laughter and fright!

Our first tale stars Bob Hope in the Screen Directors Playhouse adaptation of The Ghost Breakers (April 3rd, 1949). It's a spooky romp filled with witty one-liners, mistaken identities, and a manor full of "boo"s and belly laughs.

Then, we trade laughter for goosebumps with Suspense's Ghost Hunt (June 23rd, 1949). A radio host spends the night in a haunted mansion where the echoes might be more than just sound effects. It's one of the creepiest stories ever broadcast.

Between our two stories, I'll be talking about why we love to scare ourselves, how humor helps us face our fears, and a few real-life haunted homes that continue to keep the lights on—and the whispers going. So, grab your flashlight and your funny bone—because this week we're exploring Comedy and Creeps: A Haunted Double Feature.

What You Will Hear:

• Introduction: Why we laugh at fear
• The Screen Directors Playhouse – The Ghost Breakers
• Ron's thoughts on laughter vs. fear
• Suspense – Ghost Hunt
• Closing commentary on hauntings and human curiosity

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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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It's week two of the Month of Spooky! Join Ron as he dives into two classic horror tales from The Hermit's Cave — a chilling radio series that haunted the airwaves from the late 1930s to the mid-1940s. Between stories, Ron explores why we love to be scared, how horror thrived on the radio, and why the imagination can out-creep any special effect.

What You Will Hear:

• The eerie history of The Hermit's Cave
• Why people crave the spooky side of life
• Story 1: It Happened on Sunday – When a day of rest turns to terror
• Story 2: The House on Lost Man's Bluff – A haunted house and a terrible secret
• Discussion: Horror on the radio versus horror on the big screen
• Closing thoughts on why these old stories still give us chills

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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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It's the spooky season, and this week Ron's Amazing Stories takes a ride on the rails of the supernatural with two chilling tales from the classic radio series The Mysterious Traveler.

Our first story, "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" (1949), plunges us into the depths with a diver who meets a ghostly visitor with a deadly ultimatum. Then we'll steam ahead with "Locomotive Ghost" (1947), where two train robbers find themselves haunted by the very engine they tried to destroy. Between stories, Ron explores why we humans love being scared — and what that says about us. If you enjoy your frights with a touch of humor and a dash of nostalgia, this episode's your ticket to ride.

What You Will Hear

• A brief history of The Mysterious Traveler
• Why October brings out our love of the spooky and strange
• The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – A diver faces a ghost's deadly demand (Aired Jan. 1, 1949).
• Locomotive Ghost – A haunting on the rails (Aired July 7, 1947).
• A discussion of why we love to be creeped out.
• A closing reflection on the enduring charm of vintage radio chills.

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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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This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we head back to 1951 for The Screen Directors Playhouse production of Beyond Glory. The play first aired on May 31, 1951, and stars Alan Ladd as West Point cadet Rockwell "Rocky" Gilman.

Just a couple of weeks ago, we heard Alan as the wandering cowboy in Shane. Today, he trades in his six-shooter for a salute in a story about honor, discipline, and growing up at the legendary military academy. We'll also chat about The Screen Directors Playhouse series, how the military was viewed in the post-WWII era, and finish with a look at West Point today.

What You Will Hear

• Alan Ladd stepping out of the saddle and into a cadet's uniform
• A quick look at The Screen Directors Playhouse and its Hollywood connection
• A synopsis of Beyond Glory without giving away the whole plot (no spoilers!)
• Thoughts on how the military was viewed post-WWII versus today
• A closing chat about West Point and its place in history

So, saddle up—well, actually, stand at attention—for this one. It's Alan Ladd like you've never heard him before.

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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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This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we continue our journey into the shadowy world of hard-boiled detectives. Last week we walked the mean streets with Philip Marlowe. This week, it's Part 2 — and we're talking about his rival in grit and wit, Sam Spade.

We'll compare Marlowe and Spade, and look at the men behind them — authors Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. You'll also hear about Howard Duff, who brought Sam Spade to life on the radio. Then it's time for not one but two episodes from The Adventures of Sam Spade. First up, The Death and Company Caper (August 9, 1946). Then, The Wheel of Life Caper (July 11, 1948).

What You Will Hear:

• How Chandler's Philip Marlowe and Hammett's Sam Spade stack up.
• The backstory of their creators: Hammett the ex-Pinkerton, Chandler the literary craftsman.
• The wit and voice of Howard Duff as Sam Spade.
• The Death and Company Caper (1946).
• The Wheel of Life Caper (1948).
• A few laughs and wisecracks along the way.

Two detectives. Two styles. One unforgettable showdown.

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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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This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we dive deep into the dark alleys and smoky bars of film noir with a Philip Marlowe double feature. First up, the pilot episode Who Shot Waldo? (aired June 12, 1947), starring Van Heflin as the hard-boiled detective. Then we jump ahead to January 8, 1949, when Gerald Mohr takes over in The Restless Day.

Along the way, we'll explore the creation of Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, talk about the world of hard-boiled detectives, and have a little fun with the grit and glamour of classic radio noir. Two cases, two Marlowes', one unforgettable ride.

What You Will Hear:

• The origins of Philip Marlowe and how Raymond Chandler brought him to life.
• A look at the hard-boiled detective genre and its influence on radio and film.
• Who Shot Waldo? (1947) starring Van Heflin.
• The Restless Day (1949) starring Gerald Mohr.
• My commentary between the stories with a dash of humor, pulp style.

So grab your trench coat, light up that imaginary cigarette, and join me for a trip down these mean streets.

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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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