Radio Rental

<p>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.</p>

Episode 59

On today's tapes... >> Do-Si-Do << A group of friends looking for a good scare get more than they bargained for. >> Lone Phone Booth << In the middle of nowhere, our storyteller sees an odd but safe place to pull over… or so he thinks. 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

04-26
38:00

Episode 58

On today's tapes... >> Lollies << The friendly man at the caravan park seems nice enough. After all, he has candy… >> Move In Day << A mother and daughter are aggressively followed by a strange car. Amanda is no help. 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

04-19
37:23

Episode 57

On today's tapes... >> The Bogeyman << This fun, family camping trip soon becomes a life and death situation. 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

04-12
35:28

Episode 56

On today's tapes... >> Brush By << An abnormal night at the front desk of a hotel leaves our storyteller questioning his sanity. >> Help Me << A babysitter wonders if she’ll be next. 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

04-05
37:59

The Store Re-Opens... April 5th

The Radio Rental store will open its doors once again for its seventh installment of scary stories. Shopkeeper Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson) and his cat/sidekick/frenemy Malachai are back with all new tales of true horror on April 5th! Don't miss it. 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

03-29
00:55

Up and Vanished - S4E1: No Place Like Nome

Season 4 of “Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun” is available now. Host Payne Lindsey heads to the subarctic town of Nome, Alaska to lead a new investigation into the 2020 disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk. Check out episode 1, “No Place Like Nome,” and catch up on the rest of the season now, just search Up and Vanished in your podcast app to follow the show. Follow the show on Instagram: @upandvanished Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening, exclusive bonuses and early access. {apple.co/upandvanished} 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

03-18
57:00

Up and Vanished Returns

Payne Lindsey returns to lead a new investigation into the disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk, who vanished from the subarctic town of Nome in 2020. From Tenderfoot TV, a new chapter begins, this is season 4... 'Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun'. 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

02-23
01:27

The origin of Terry Carnation… and Rainn Wilson’s own Radio Rental story

Radio Rental will re-open its doors again shortly… but first a word from the show’s creator, Payne Lindsey.If you’re somehow new around here, Payne started a new weekly talk show “Talking to Death” and this week, he has a guest you may be interested in— Terry Carnation. Or rather, the man behind the character, the one and only Rainn Wilson.Subscribe to Payne’s new weekly podcast “Talking to Death” and listen to his conversation about the origin of Radio Rental, Terry Carnation, and also… aliens? Artificial intelligence? Religion? Rainn’s very own Radio Rental story? Click the link to find out: http://apple.co/talkingtodeath 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

02-07
01:48

Episode 55

On today's tapes... >> North Slope << In the north slopes of Alaska, two men encounter a man who is severely underdressed. >> Playing Along << Fight or flight aren't the only ways to get away from danger. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

12-29
45:21

Episode 54

On today's tapes... >> Bank Heist << Just a typical day at work until it wasn't.  >> Day at the Pool << Two young girls get disciplined by the pool life guard.  Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

12-22
33:53

Episode 53

On today's tapes... >> Dirt Roads << A group of friends turn down the wrong dirt road. What they see they still can't explain. >> Missed Car Crash << A couple boys should've been killed. They weren't and they can't explain why. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

12-15
32:28

Episode 52

On today's tapes... >> Rock Island << Very secluded islands can be quite the scary place to camp overnight. >> Brother-in-Law << After trying to hitchhike just a couple miles down the road, our storyteller learns not everyone can be trusted. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

12-08
33:49

Episode 51

On today's tapes... >> Ghost Children << After purchasing antique photos, our storyteller goes on quite the invesitgation, experiencing odd things in the process. >> Bike Path Killer << Heartbroken, angry and walking home alone, our storyteller is preyed upon. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

12-01
35:50

Episode 50

On today's tapes... >> Lady in the Woods << A group of kids see the local ghost. Tormented for years, our storyteller finally makes a startling discovery. >> The Man Upstairs << An elderly woman is waiting for the man upstairs to take her away. At her age, our storyteller didn't think that was strange. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

11-24
36:07

Episode 49

On today's tapes... >> Crazy Documents Guy << Our storyteller loses very important documents. The person who has them is quite the character. >> They Turned On Me << A women disrupts a plan. But is it worth the risk? Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

11-17
35:51

Episode 48

On today's tapes... >> Excursion Voucher << A couple gets a hard lesson - nothing on vacation is truly free. >> John's Grandmother << A girlfriend has a dream about her boyfriends grandmother. She's met his grandmother, and that wasn't her. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

11-10
38:49

Episode 47

On today's tapes... >> Football Date << Our storyteller goes to a football game with someone she recently met. Who this person ends up being is quite a surprise. >> Jenny << When a pre-school student can't stop talking about her friend, the teacher finds out what question she shouldn't have asked. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

11-03
34:49

Episode 46

On today's tapes... >> Black Light << Typical babysitting turns into quite the horror show. >> The Noose << Two girls take a wrong turn near the Alps and are invited to camp deep in the woods of a public campsite. What they would've found waiting for them would scare anyone. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

10-27
38:20

Episode 45

On today's tapes... >> Cat Demon << A real life glitch follows our storyteller around. >> Camping Encounter << Cuddling turns into a nightmare real fast. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

10-20
35:53

Episode 44

On today's tapes... >> Night Scope << Hunter becomes the hunted. >> Want To Go To A Party? << Four girls stare this question right in the face. Or at least where a face should be. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at Tenderfootplus.com 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

10-13
35:07

Chris Latty

I'm not usually this guy on here but 2nd story pretty lame and seems like maybe he was really lacking sleep, dark, maybe hue mind is playing tricks on him, nothing happened...

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April

heroine is a bitch.

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Mark McCulloh

several of the last stories have been dumb ass' overreacting.

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Carmena

so 2nd story Amanda will probably end up in a ditch somewhere. id report that silly B**ch for her attitude

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Carmena

6.42 start

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