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Radio Rental

by Tenderfoot TV & Audacy

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 shop. 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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Episodes

  1. Episode 114

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> The Purchaser >> A couple buys a house with a lot of secrets... (Special thanks to...

  2. Episode 113

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Knight in Shining Armor >> Who needs Medieval Times when you've got this guy? >> Deathwatch...

  3. Episode 112

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Do Not Enter >> Two friends on a long drive get lost... very lost. >> House Cleaner >> You...

  4. Radio Rental Returns October 23rd!

    The store re-opens with all new stories on October 23rd! Episodes drop every Friday. Tenderfoot+ members can binge the first 6 episodes on 10/23.

  5. Rewind: Episode 06

    Welcome to Radio Rental: Rewind, where we go back in time to where it all started. Hang out with us as we play our favorite, scariest tapes from the archives... and also have some fun with the fans. Today's topic: << Glitches << Hosted by Producer Steven Perez and featuring the creator of Radio...

  6. Rewind: Episode 05

    Welcome to Radio Rental: Rewind, where we go back in time to where it all started. Hang out with us as we play our favorite, scariest tapes from the archives... and also have some fun with the fans. Today's topic: << Haunted Places << Hosted by Producer Steven Perez and featuring the creator of...

  7. Rewind: Episode 04

    Welcome to Radio Rental: Rewind, where we go back in time to where it all started. Hang out with us as we play our favorite, scariest tapes from the archives... and also have some fun with the fans. Today's topic: << Stalkers << Hosted by Producer Steven Perez and featuring the creator of Radio...

  8. Rewind: Episode 03

    Welcome to Radio Rental: Rewind, where we go back in time to where it all started. Hang out with us as we play our favorite, scariest tapes from the archives... and also have some fun with the fans. Today's topic: << Forest Creatures << Hosted by Producer Steven Perez and featuring the creator of...

  9. Rewind: Episode 02

    Welcome to Radio Rental: Rewind, where we go back in time to where it all started. Hang out with us as we play our favorite, scariest tapes from the archives... and also have some fun with the fans. Today's topic: << Creepy Camping << Hosted by Producer Steven Perez and featuring the creator of...

  10. Rewind: Episode 01

    Welcome to Radio Rental: Rewind, where we go back in time to where it all started. Hang out with us as we play our favorite, scariest tapes from the archives... and also have some fun with the fans. Today's topic: << Scary Travels << Hosted by Producer Steven Perez and featuring the creator of...

  11. Radio Rental Rewind - coming July 24th

    Same store. Different shelf. Let's rewind on July 24th.

  12. Closing Time

    Radio Rental is closing its doors for now... but we'll be back soon...

  13. Episode 111

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Crash Landing >> This storyteller experiences a horrible car crash... Or did he? >> Calling...

  14. Episode 110

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Cigarette Smoke >> After moving into a new home, this storyteller smells smoke around her…

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  15. Episode 109

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> The Luxor >> This group runs into a man working a true graveyard shift... >> Bad Night at…

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  16. Episode 108

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> House Haunters >> When the "Dream House" ends up being more of a "Nightmare House." >>…

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  17. Episode 107

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Camp Creature >> Two camp counselors see something horrifying stalking the camp at night.…

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  18. Episode 106

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Cave of Munits >> This cave comes with a legend. And that legend comes with horrifying...

  19. Episode 105

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> CCTV >> What's on TV tonight? Hopefully it's not you. >> Scrapbooking >> This storyteller...

  20. Episode 104

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Alien Dots >> Kind of tough when the best case scenario is "bed bugs." >> Booby Traps >>…

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  21. Episode 103

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Found Footage Forest >> A couple kids try to go Blair Witch-ing and end up regretting it.…

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  22. Episode 102

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Body Removal >> Sometimes you don't want to be left in a room alone with the "client." >>...

  23. Episode 101

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Headlamp >> Sometimes there's scary people doing sketchy stuff - even in Canada. >> My...

  24. Episode 100 !!!!!!

    Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with an exclusive collection of VHS tapes. On these tapes are TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... HAPPY 100th EPISODE! On today's tapes: >> Roof of the Car >> A quick pitstop goes poorly when this man loses…

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  25. Radio Rental Returns April 3rd!

    The store re-opens with all new stories on April 3rd! Episodes drop every Friday. To get early access, ad-free listening, and bonuses, subscribe to Tenderfoot+

  26. Undertone

    You're here early. The store doesn't open back up for a few more weeks... But while you're here, let Vince tell you about A24's new horror movie UNDERTONE. In theaters March 13th.

  27. Bonus Tape: The Schoolyard

    This special episode is brought to you by High Strange, a new podcast from Tenderfoot TV, where we investigate UFOs, paranormal encounters, and the people who experienced them firsthand. Go check out High Strange now on your podcast app.

  28. Beeeeeeeeeeep

    Radio Rental is closing its doors for now... but we'll be back soon...

  29. Episode 99

    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: >> Pokémon GO > Umbrella Man << It's like being chased...

  30. Episode 98

    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: >> Last Resort >...

  31. Episode 97

    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: >> 666 > He's In There << A few bored college...

  32. Bonus Tape: One Night in Essex

    On today/s tape... >> One Night in Essex << A young stand-up comedian walks into a bar... but the punchline turns into the scariest night of his life. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the…

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  33. Episode 96

    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: >> Goodwill Haunting > Not Alone <<...

  34. Episode 95

    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: >> Steve > Bobby Corey << This...

  35. Episode 94

    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: >> Devil Mask > Dress << This man is convinced that a...

  36. Episode 93

    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: >> Virginia City > Roar << It's hard to prove...

  37. Episode 92

    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: >>Triangular Craft << This woman blacks out after her otherworldly encounter. But then she meets someone who validates…

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  38. Episode 91

    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: >> Late Night at the Lab > Fixer...

  39. Episode 90

    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: >> Headlights > They're Making Me...

  40. Open for Business in October

    The store re-opens with all new stories on October 3rd! Episodes drop every Friday. To get early access, ad-free listening, and bonuses, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ !

  41. Episode 89

    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...

  42. Episode 88

    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 > Backing Away << This hunter...

  43. Episode 87

    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 > The Ticket << Like father, like...

  44. Episode 86

    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 > Family in the Street <<...

  45. Episode 85

    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…

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  46. Episode 84

    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…

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  47. Episode 83

    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 > RJ...

  48. Episode 82

    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....

  49. Episode 81

    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 > Bottom of the Lake << Time to face what's under foot....

  50. Episode 80

    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 > Walk Around the World <<...

About this show

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 shop. 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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Tenderfoot TV & Audacy

Produced by Tenderfoot TV

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Radio Rental have?

Radio Rental has 137 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 6, 2026.

What is Radio Rental about?

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 shop. This imaginative, cult classic-inspired horror brand blurs the lines of reality, with cutting-edge documentary...

How often does Radio Rental release new episodes?

Radio Rental publishes every two weeks, based on its 137 episodes since October 2019.

Who hosts Radio Rental?

Radio Rental is created and hosted by Tenderfoot TV & Audacy.
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