Podcast
Radio Rental
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
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38 min
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.
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• Follow the show at @radiorental
• Visit the website at radiorentalusa.com -
37 min
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.
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1 min
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.
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40 min
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
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 -
29 min
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 -
31 min
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 -
34 min
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 -
35 min
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 -
1 min
Radio Rental Rewind - coming July 24th Trailer
Show notes
Same store. Different shelf. Let's rewind on July 24th.
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1 min
Closing Time Bonus
Show notes
Radio Rental is closing its doors for now... but we'll be back soon...
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36 min
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 -
27 min
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 -
38 min
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.
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34 min
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.
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29 min
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.
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29 min
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.
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22 min
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.
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34 min
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!
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• Follow the show at @radiorental
• Visit the website at radiorentalusa.com -
34 min
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
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