About this episode

This episode features two stories from the classic radio series Lights Out, exploring themes of human ambition and the consequences of jealousy and revenge.

This week on Ron's Amazing Stories we present a fascinating double feature from the classic old-time radio series Lights Out. Written by the legendary Arch Oboler, these two stories explore very different worlds but arrive at a similar destination. One tells of humanity's greatest achievement and its greatest failure. The other examines how jealousy and revenge can grow into something truly horrifying. Separated by years and settings, both stories ask the same timeless question: What happens when human ambition outruns human wisdom? Join us as we journey from the Moon to a mad scientist's laboratory in two unforgettable tales from one of radio's most imaginative series. In This Episode: A look at the groundbreaking old-time radio series *Lights Out* The creative genius of writer Arch Oboler Humanity's first trip to the Moon A chilling vision of a world destroyed by war A jealous husband seeks revenge A scientific experiment gone horribly wrong Reflections on the common themes connecting both stories Featured Stories: The Rocket Ship Originally Broadcast: July 28, 1945 A crew returns from mankind's first successful journey to the Moon. Their historic achievement should make them…

More episodes of Ron's Amazing Stories

• RAS #743 - Kids, Cowboys, and Killers! A Cisco Kid Double Feature · July 16, 2026 · 1h 2m
• RAS #742 - Escape the Heat: A Snowbound Double Feature · July 9, 2026 · 1h 0m
• RAS #740 - Moon Dreams and Lunar Schemes · June 18, 2026 · 1h 5m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Ron's Amazing Stories podcast page.