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 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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Wednesday · 1 min
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.
August 27 · 40 min
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 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 ⁠radiorentalusa.com
August 21 · 39 min
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 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 ⁠radiorentalusa.com
August 14 · 28 min
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 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 ⁠radiorentalusa.com
August 7 · 30 min
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 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 ⁠radiorentalusa.com
July 31 · 33 min
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 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 ⁠radiorentalusa.com
July 24 · 35 min
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 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 ⁠radiorentalusa.com
July 17 · 38 sec
Radio Rental Rewind - coming July 24th
Same store. Different shelf. Let's rewind on July 24th.
June 22 · 39 sec
Closing Time
Radio Rental is closing its doors for now... but we'll be back soon...
#111
June 19 · 36 min
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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com
#110
June 12 · 26 min
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 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠radiorentalusa.com
#109
June 5 · 37 min
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 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
#108
May 29 · 33 min
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." >> 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
#107
May 22 · 28 min
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. >> 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
#106
May 15 · 28 min
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 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
#105
May 8 · 21 min
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 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
#104
May 1 · 34 min
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 >> 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
#103
April 24 · 33 min
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. >> 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
#102
April 17 · 30 min
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." >> Whispers >> Sounds like an over-active childhood imagination... until they discover something unsettling about the house. Meanwhile, at the store: Vince does a real bang-up job running the store today. Good job, Vince. Way to be slightly less off-putting. 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
#101
April 10 · 24 min
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 Friend, The Woods >> Hey, kid. Maybe pick another place to practice whistling. Meanwhile, at the store: Ricky Lee gives the store a light makeover. Groovy, baby. 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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