How John Joseph Montgomery Got Wing-Clipped by the Wright Brothers

Are you ready another thrilling episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories! This week, we're taking to the skies as we uncover the lesser-known tale of aviation pioneer John Joseph Montgomery—the man who soared through the clouds long before the Wright brothers but somehow got left behind in the history books. Prepare for a humorous dive into the true story of flight, complete with daring inventors, wild contraptions, and plenty of mustache wax. Podcast Highlights: The Forgotten Pioneer: Discover how Montgomery began gliding through California skies in the 1880s, decades before the Wright brothers' famed flight at Kitty Hawk. Gliders and Gravity: Learn about Montgomery’s early inventions, bold experiments, and why gravity had him on speed dial. A special look at Gallant Journey (1946), a film adaptation of Montgomery’s life starring Glenn Ford. Ron dissects the film’s accuracy and shares fascinating facts about Montgomery’s real adventures. Post-Story Reflections: We set the record straight on Montgomery’s life and achievements—including his groundbreaking work in wireless communication, petroleum burning furnaces, and even gold extraction devices. Plus, the story of his final flight and lasting legacy at "Montgomery Hill." Thanks for flying with us in episode #693, proudly brought to you by Audible. Visit audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories for your free audiobook—your support keeps us soaring. Stay tuned, stay curious, and as always—every story is an amazing story with Ron! 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. 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. 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 . Social Links: Contact Links: