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Radio Rental

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 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.

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Episode 90

Radio Rental ·

2025/10/03

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 << Next time lights hit your rearview mirror on an empty road... consider it a message. >> They're Making Me Throw Up << Who are they? What were they doing with him? ...And are the cops in on it, too? Meanwhile, at the store: Terry Carnation says his final farewell. Want more Radio Rental?

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Open for Business in October

Radio Rental ·

2025/09/26

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+ !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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Beeeeeeep

Radio Rental ·

2025/09/10

Radio Rental is closing its doors for now... but we'll be back soon...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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Episode 89

Radio Rental ·

2025/09/05

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 the store...Terry's Astrological Advisor, Ricky Lee Bagley (Jeff Foxworthy) steps in to man the store, as well as offer a few celestial readings. And right at the eleventh hour, guess who shows up...Want

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Episode 88

Radio Rental ·

2025/08/29

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 << Not your usual Bigfoot sighting... this one is a bit more aggressive.>> Backing Away << This hunter isn't easily spooked, but he hasn't been back since...Meanwhile, at the store...Thank your lucky stars. Terry's Astrological Advisor, Ricky Lee Bagley (Jeff Foxworthy) presents this week's tapes... as well

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Episode 87

Radio Rental ·

2025/08/22

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 << Unfortunately, this one doesn't star Bill Murray. We hope. >> The Ticket << Like father, like son. Meanwhile, at the store... All-around fixer-upper repairman Jared (Josh Radnor) is suckered into watching the store after receiving a voicemail from Terry. Want more Radio Rental? For

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Episode 86

Radio Rental ·

2025/08/15

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 << This one gives a whole new meaning to "generational trauma." >> Family in the Street << Just a little family field trip to the graveyard? Or...? Meanwhile, at the store... Local librarian -- and #1 obsessed Terry Carnation fan -- Sandy Van Duzer (Rachel Dratch) discovers why Terry

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Episode 85

Radio Rental ·

2025/08/08

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 install locks. >> Lens Cap << No lens caps left behind. Except in this case. Meanwhile, at the store... Local librarian -- and obsessive Terry fan -- Sandy Van Duzer (Rachel Dratch) takes a shift at Radio

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47:08

Episode 84

Radio Rental ·

2025/08/01

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 friends. >> Gas Station Glitch << Gas up and get out... or you just might be doomed to repeat this pit stop for all eternity. Meanwhile, at the store... Unsuspecting former customer Jeremy (Chris Redd)

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44:09

Episode 83

Radio Rental ·

2025/07/25

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 << During a quaint, peaceful vacation, this family finds themselves surrounded. >> RJ << She never liked her Aunt's boyfriend. Now she knows why. Meanwhile, at the store... Unsuspecting customer Jeremy (Chris Redd) stumbles into Radio Rental... and into a new part-time gig

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Episode 82

Radio Rental ·

2025/07/18

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. >> Warts << Sometimes you need something stronger than ointment. Just hope it doesn't linger. Meanwhile, at the store... Malachai (Tig Notaro) presents some disgusting tales of 'Body Horror' while

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29:07

Episode 81

Radio Rental ·

2025/07/11

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 << Creepy crawlies all over your body. >> Bottom of the Lake << Time to face what's under foot. Meanwhile, at the store... Malachai encounters a witch who puts a spell on him, and now he temporarily has a voice (Tig Notaro's) but still no thumbs. :( Want more Radio Rental? For early access

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Episode 80

Radio Rental ·

2025/07/04

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 << A quick run to the pharmacy? More like a quick run the The Backrooms. >> Walk Around the World << While walking a familiar path, this duo sees strange lights in the trees... but that's just the beginning. Meanwhile, at the store... Terry Carnation's massage therapist, Chirpy Fitzhammer (Tony

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40:53

Episode 79

Radio Rental ·

2025/06/27

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

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Episode 78

Radio Rental ·

2025/06/20

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

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Episode 77

Radio Rental ·

2025/06/13

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

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Episode 76

Radio Rental ·

2025/06/06

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... >> Fair Weather Stalker << It started with a few weird phone calls... and then it REALLY escalated. >> Edge of My Bed << This one will make you think twice when your foot bumps something in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, at the store... Terry Carnation receives creepy phone calls of his own (complete with heavy

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0:57

Do you know what time it is?

Radio Rental ·

2025/05/24

It's scary story time. Radio Rental re-opens June 6th.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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Introducing: Mind of a Serial Killer

Radio Rental ·

2025/02/07

What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, explore not only their chilling crimes but the dark psychology behind them. Follow Mind of a Serial

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Someone Went Missing - And We Have The Tape

Radio Rental ·

2025/01/29

Up and Vanished Weekly - A new podcast from “Up and Vanished” creator Payne Lindsey and host Maggie Freleng (“Wrongful Conviction”). Each week, Payne and Maggie, along with special guests, take a fresh look at some of the most puzzling crimes, and shine a spotlight on the cases that have stumped investigators and law enforcement for far too long. From the team at Tenderfoot TV, this is Up and Vanished Weekly.Up and Vanished Weekly is available now. Follow the show here. To learn more about

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