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Discover real-life horror stories, from bizarre crimes to paranormal activity. These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Rental, an 80’s video rental store run by an eccentric shopkeeper, Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson). This imaginative, cult classic-inspired horror brand blurs the lines of reality, with cutting-edge documentary storytelling and a splash of comedy. From the mind of Payne Lindsey, this is Radio Rental.

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Beeeeeeep

Beeeeeeep

2025-09-1000:43

Radio Rental is closing its doors for now... but we'll be back soon... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 89

Episode 89

2025-09-0528:227

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them...On today's tapes...>> Personal Effects << Not your average smash and grab. This one feels a little more... personal.Meanwhile, at the store...Terry's Astrological Advisor, Ricky Lee Bagley (Jeff Foxworthy) steps in to man the store, as well as offer a few celestial readings. And right at the eleventh hour, guess who shows up... Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 88

Episode 88

2025-08-2942:2410

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them...On today's tapes...>> Bigfoot << Not your usual Bigfoot sighting... this one is a bit more aggressive.>> Backing Away << This hunter isn't easily spooked, but he hasn't been back since...Meanwhile, at the store...Thank your lucky stars. Terry's Astrological Advisor, Ricky Lee Bagley (Jeff Foxworthy) presents this week's tapes... as well as unsolicited "transmissions" from the cosmos. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 87

Episode 87

2025-08-2230:539

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Groundhog Day << Unfortunately, this one doesn't star Bill Murray. We hope. >> The Ticket << Like father, like son. Meanwhile, at the store... All-around fixer-upper repairman Jared (Josh Radnor) is suckered into watching the store after receiving a voicemail from Terry. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 86

Episode 86

2025-08-1529:106

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> The Family Curse << This one gives a whole new meaning to "generational trauma." >> Family in the Street << Just a little family field trip to the graveyard? Or...? Meanwhile, at the store... Local librarian -- and #1 obsessed Terry Carnation fan -- Sandy Van Duzer (Rachel Dratch) discovers why Terry is currently out... he's looking for his long-lost wife. Sandy flips her lid. But at least she still remembers to play some tapes. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 85

Episode 85

2025-08-0840:078

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> In the Basement << She should have known something was off when she heard the one house rule: you can't install locks. >> Lens Cap << No lens caps left behind. Except in this case. Meanwhile, at the store... Local librarian -- and obsessive Terry fan -- Sandy Van Duzer (Rachel Dratch) takes a shift at Radio Rental. If you get on her bad side (or her good side, apparently) you may just end up in HER basement. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 84

Episode 84

2025-08-0142:287

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Missing Time << Drugs? Aliens? Sinister intentions? That's the last time this couple tries to make new friends. >> Gas Station Glitch << Gas up and get out... or you just might be doomed to repeat this pit stop for all eternity. Meanwhile, at the store... Unsuspecting former customer Jeremy (Chris Redd) returns to Radio Rental (somehow) to host again (without his consent). He just blinked his eyes and he was there in the store, with the vest on. He swears it. Trippy. Kind of like this week's stories... Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 83

Episode 83

2025-07-2540:367

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Flight of the Valkyries << During a quaint, peaceful vacation, this family finds themselves surrounded. >> RJ << She never liked her Aunt's boyfriend. Now she knows why. Meanwhile, at the store... Unsuspecting customer Jeremy (Chris Redd) stumbles into Radio Rental... and into a new part-time gig. Congrats Jeremy! Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 82

Episode 82

2025-07-1833:559

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> The Jar << A few friends gather at a campsite... with a weird owner... near an abandoned theme park. Should be fine. >> Warts << Sometimes you need something stronger than ointment. Just hope it doesn't linger. Meanwhile, at the store... Malachai (Tig Notaro) presents some disgusting tales of 'Body Horror' while enjoying his final hours with a human voice. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 81

Episode 81

2025-07-1125:507

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Underneath the Dock << Creepy crawlies all over your body. >> Bottom of the Lake << Time to face what's under foot. Meanwhile, at the store... Malachai encounters a witch who puts a spell on him, and now he temporarily has a voice (Tig Notaro's) but still no thumbs. :( Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 80

Episode 80

2025-07-0432:427

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Liminal Store << A quick run to the pharmacy? More like a quick run the The Backrooms. >> Walk Around the World << While walking a familiar path, this duo sees strange lights in the trees... but that's just the beginning. Meanwhile, at the store... Terry Carnation's massage therapist, Chirpy Fitzhammer (Tony Cavalero), finishes his puzzle! Huge news. Later, Chirpy heads out for his next gig (i.e. stealing money from his stepmom). Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 79

Episode 79

2025-06-2736:488

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Steak 'n Shaking << A touring band gets rocked. >> The Aeronaut << You know when you're in a potentially life-threatening situation, but all you can talk about is propeller speed? Meanwhile, at the store... Terry Carnation's masseuse - sorry, Massage Therapist - Chirpy Fitzhammer (Tony Cavalero) stops by to take on a couple shifts at the store. Sweet gig! Mostly he plays Tetris, drinks slushies, and talks about his stepmom. Pretty chill guy. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 78

Episode 78

2025-06-2030:4010

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Figure in the Window << It's a classic "Entity Next Door" story. >> Growl << Man, animal... or other? Meanwhile, at the store... Terry Carnation's old work "friend" Ed stops by to manage the store for Terry. Unfortunately for Ed, he wasn't really briefed on the genre. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 77

Episode 77

2025-06-1341:2313

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> No Body's Nokia << He was silenced... but his phone wasn't. >> Laughing into the Phone << This couple chats on the phone all night. Wait. Didn't we say "couple"? So, then who...? Meanwhile, at the store... Terry Carnation receives a mysterious "ransom" note. He must leave the Radio Rental store on an unexpected mission. What will happen next? Stay tuned. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 76

Episode 76

2025-06-0650:1414

Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Fair Weather Stalker << It started with a few weird phone calls... and then it REALLY escalated. >> Edge of My Bed << This one will make you think twice when your foot bumps something in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, at the store... Terry Carnation receives creepy phone calls of his own (complete with heavy breathing). He thinks he sees someone skulking around the store... maybe just a trick of the mind. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at ⁠radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's scary story time. Radio Rental re-opens June 6th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 75

Episode 75

2024-12-0630:0911

On today's tapes... >> Watching Me Sleep << Check your utility closets, folks. >> Road Rage << You never know who's on a rampage... Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 74

Episode 74

2024-11-2940:3321

On today's tapes... >> Do You Think She'll Do? << A night at the theater includes a couple of bad actors... >> The Disappearing House << Don't go in the closet. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 73

Episode 73

2024-11-2241:3113

On today's tapes... >> Business Trip << A confident businessman learns why you should heed the warnings. >> Grindr Guy << Hard to trust anyone you meet online when they do this to you. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 72

Episode 72

2024-11-1550:0317

On today's tapes... >> The Mug << "Well, a boy's best friend is his mother." >> Searching for an Apartment << All the flags were red, but not everyone was paying attention... Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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nativbizarro

Teeeeeerrry!!! But I found this host so funny in the sequence of hosts! Hilarious!

Sep 18th
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Ebbz

Noooooooooo, not enough episodes! You've only just come back!

Sep 17th
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flimsy productions

again 😭 wankers!

Sep 12th
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Bellasbestie

Dr Phil?

Sep 10th
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Chris Latty

wow just 1 lame story that took too long...

Sep 5th
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ChrizzleDizzle

love that southern? narration♥️

Sep 5th
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KRGrille

Ricky Lee was the only one of the temporary hosts that was any good.

Sep 5th
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sweet dee is azor ahai

Jeff??? 😂😂 the cameos are so random, I love it.

Sep 2nd
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Larry Watkins

Ed sounds like Brendon Frazier 🤔

Aug 31st
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Frank

This dude has to be ranger or airborne

Aug 29th
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sweet dee is azor ahai

Ted??? 😂

Aug 29th
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Calen Nesten

40 minute episode with 10 minutes of actual content

Aug 29th
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Melissa

Or Adopt a child. That would break the curse.

Aug 25th
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Melissa

The end. 😂

Aug 25th
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Danielle B

Ignore Neville. it is obvious that he is not somebody worth listening to. I liked this episode.  I would like Terry Carnation to come back, but I thought his maintenance man fill-in was OK.  I like diversity in all things. And I don’t like racists.

Aug 23rd
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Jeremy Melanson

classic schmared

Aug 22nd
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sweet dee is azor ahai

best guest host 🩷

Aug 17th
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Marshall Fox

The first storytellers vocal fry was pretty distracting.

Aug 15th
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just gameing day

What happened to the guy's friend in story #3?

Aug 12th
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Katheryn Rowell

I probably would’ve worn the real estate agent that the daughter is there with a guy who is clearly a predator hiding in the house

Aug 8th
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