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Radio Rental

Radio Rental

By: Tenderfoot TV & Audacy
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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.© 2021 Tenderfoot TV. All Rights Reserved. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 79
    Jun 27 2025
    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
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    41 mins
  • Episode 78
    Jun 20 2025
    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
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    35 mins
  • Episode 77
    Jun 13 2025
    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
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    45 mins

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