On Ron’s Amazing Stories the show today we have a theme of sorts. We are going to review an audiobook all about the life and times of James McParland. Who is he you might ask? He was just one of the many great detectives that worked for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Then we have some crazy stories sent in by you. Stories include: A bike ride through a cemetery, A floating ghost, and a bigfoot disappears. Our featured story comes from the OTR series Cavalcade of America. It will te...
On Ron’s Amazing Stories the show today we have a theme of sorts. We are going to review an audiobook all about the life and times of James McParland. Who is he you might ask? He was just one of the many great detectives that worked for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Then we have some crazy stories sent in by you. Stories include: A bike ride through a cemetery, A floating ghost, and a bigfoot disappears. Our featured story comes from the OTR series Cavalcade of America. It will tell of the man, the myth, and detective, Alan Pinkerton himself. I think you will enjoy it. So settle in and press that play button. Featured Story - Alan Pinkerton Our featured story is titled Alan Pinkerton and comes from the OTR series Cavalcade of America. The series documented historical events and was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953 on CBS. The story takes us back to a time of great turmoil and uncertainty, just before the outbreak of the American Civil War. Amidst the rising tensions, a plot to assassinate President-elect Abraham Lincoln was uncovered. Alan Pinkerton, then head of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, was entrusted with the daunting task of protecting Lincoln's life. It first aired on February 13, 1939. Stories Include - Deadman’s Bruise, Review - Pinkerton's Great Detective, Day Ghosts at the Cemetery, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, I saw it then it just vanished, and Alan Pinkerton. Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Social Links: Contact Links:
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