About this episode

This episode explores two suspenseful stories from the golden age of radio, highlighting how ordinary moments can turn extraordinary.

This week on Ron's Amazing Stories, we're checking the weather forecast… and things are looking dramatic. First, expect steady rain with a chance of murder. Then, prepare for a blazing heat wave where a simple sketch becomes something far more unsettling. Both stories come from the golden age of radio's master of tension—Suspense—and both originally aired in April of 1948. Two very different kinds of weather. One unforgettable atmosphere. As always, these tales prove that the ordinary—a quiet Saturday, a warm August afternoon—can quickly become extraordinary when suspense moves in. In This Episode A playful (and highly unqualified) weather forecast Background on the legendary radio series Suspense "Wet Saturday" (1948) – A family attempts to cover up murder during a relentless rainstorm "August Heat" (1948) – An artist's drawing during a heat wave reveals something deeply disturbing Reflections on how Suspense turned everyday moments into edge-of-your-seat drama Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Ronald Hood

Topics covered

• suspense
• drama
• weather
• radio history
• murder
• art

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Suspense, Wet Saturday, August Heat

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