Podcast

Radio Rental

From Tenderfoot Society & Culture

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.

Society & Culture chart
#20
Episodes
136
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

136 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 113

    Episode 113

    Show notes

    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 >> One, two, Deathwatch is coming for you...

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Vince (Tony Cavalero) or, um... Professor V... is hard at work in his spooky laboratory.

    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

    38 min
  2. Episode 112

    Episode 112

    Show notes

    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 can clean a house, but you can't scrub away its past.

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Back in business! Vince (Tony Cavalero) gets settled in and finds an old relic.

    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

    37 min
  3. Radio Rental Returns October 23rd! Trailer

    Show notes

    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.

    1 min
  4. Rewind: Episode 06

    Show notes

    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 Rental, Payne Lindsey.

    Watch on YouTube @RadioRentalUSA

    And don’t worry… Radio Rental (our main store) will re-open this October.

    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 ⁠http://radiorentalusa.com

    40 min
  5. Rewind: Episode 05

    Show notes

    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 Radio Rental, Payne Lindsey.

    Watch on YouTube @RadioRentalUSA

    And don’t worry… Radio Rental (our main store) will re-open this October.

    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 ⁠http://radiorentalusa.com

    40 min
  6. Rewind: Episode 04

    Show notes

    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 Rental, Payne Lindsey.

    Watch on YouTube @RadioRentalUSA

    And don’t worry… Radio Rental (our main store) will re-open this October.

    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 ⁠http://radiorentalusa.com

    29 min
  7. Rewind: Episode 03

    Show notes

    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 Radio Rental, Payne Lindsey.

    Watch on YouTube @RadioRentalUSA

    And don’t worry… Radio Rental (our main store) will re-open this October.

    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 ⁠http://radiorentalusa.com

    31 min
  8. Rewind: Episode 02

    Show notes

    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 Radio Rental, Payne Lindsey.

    Watch on YouTube @RadioRentalUSA

    And don’t worry… Radio Rental (our main store) will re-open this October.

    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 ⁠http://radiorentalusa.com

    34 min
  9. Rewind: Episode 01

    Show notes

    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 Radio Rental, Payne Lindsey.

    Watch on YouTube @RadioRentalUSA

    And don’t worry… Radio Rental (our main store) will re-open this October.

    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 ⁠http://radiorentalusa.com

    35 min
  10. Radio Rental Rewind - coming July 24th Trailer

    Show notes

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

    1 min
  11. Closing Time Bonus

    Show notes

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

    1 min
  12. Episode 111

    Episode 111

    Show notes

    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 My Name >> This storyteller believes his family may be cursed with mimics.

    >> Tent Camping >> Two campers hear voices at night, but something's not right...

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    School's out for summer. That's right. Vince (Tony Cavalero) packs up the store. But never fear, Radio Rental will be back in October... So actually, I guess you should fear... just a little bit.

    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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://radiorentalusa.com

    36 min
  13. Episode 110

    Episode 110

    Show notes

    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 at night. Little does she know, it's a sign of sinister activity.

    >> Blood Trail >> This family experiences some sort of intruder (human or not)... Either way, they left a trace.

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Vince (Tony Cavalero) has been smoking ciggies again. And his hand is mysteriously bandaged. But he SWEARS he had NOTHING to do with either of today's stories. Seriously. It's just a BIG coincidence.

    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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://radiorentalusa.com

    27 min
  14. Episode 109

    Episode 109

    Show notes

    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 the Flamingo >> Picking up a hitchhiker leads to a weird night in Vegas.

    >> Pager Store >> This storyteller sold a pager to someone who's up to no good.

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Vince gets unlucky.

    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

    38 min
  15. Episode 108

    Episode 108

    Show notes

    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."

    >> Number Two >> Odd circumstances lead this storyteller to consider that someone - or something - might be breaking in to relieve itself.

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Jared (Josh Radnor) helps keep the lights on. Literally.

    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

    34 min
  16. Episode 107

    Episode 107

    Show notes

    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.

    >> The Falcon Found Us >> A man suffering out in the desert is sent an unlikely guide.

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    There's a bird stuck in the store. And Jared the repairman is here to... get it out I guess? Okay.

    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

    29 min
  17. Episode 106

    Episode 106

    Show notes

    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 sounds.

    >> Uinta Basin >> Did this storyteller make the right call? Or did she leave a poor, defenseless child to fend for themselves?

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Jeremy BETTER be getting paid for this... Also, Vince sees an angel.

    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

    29 min
  18. Episode 105

    Episode 105

    Show notes

    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 finds out she's part of someone's rather creepy art project.

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Vince is back and being very totally normal.

    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

    22 min
  19. Episode 104

    Episode 104

    Show notes

    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 >> This guy was ready to go "Home Alone" on your ass.

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Jeremy reappears! Against his will! Stop doing that to 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

    34 min
  20. Episode 103

    Episode 103

    Show notes

    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.

    >> She Watches >> This biologist gets up-close and personal with (life-threatening) nature.

    Meanwhile, at the store:

    Ricky reads Vince's Tarot cards. Seems like Vince is surrounded by a dark energy. Shocker.

    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

    34 min

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