Radio Rental

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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.

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While digging through an old memory box, host Thrasher Banks discovers forgotten VHS tapes, police reports, and faded letters regarding a 1995 murder in Dayton, Ohio. Drawn to the connection between this murder and the other seemingly innocuous contents of the box, Thrasher begins an investigation. As he follows the threads, he finds that the 1995 murder may be connected to more than one brutal, unsolved case… Against the backdrop of Ohio in the 1980s and 90s, around the height of satanic panic, this true crime story explores memory, perception, and a personal quest for the truth. Join Thrasher as he unpacks this box and searches for answers about the “Lords of Death."

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From Tenderfoot TV, the creators of cult favorite Radio Rental… Rattled & Shook is a weekly discussion-based, horror-comedy podcast. Think of it as a variety show for all things creepy-adjacent and horror-lite. Join hosts Aprile Ruha and Meredith Stedman every week for new scary stories, horror-themed games, special guests and more. And subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for ad-free listening and exclusive spine-tingling bonuses. Learn more at tenderfootplus.com.

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4.8

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31,359 Ratings

All in all- A+! I love listening. My top podcast series each year.

Feb 10

aylorbay

I love the show! I love that Rainn Wilson is the host and I enjoy his bits. I love the stories! Sometimes the background music doesn’t match the story, and it’s distracting. Not only distracting bc I don’t like the melody or something, but occasionally it’s too loud, or on a constant loop for a 7min story, and maybe the sounds a very ethereal but the story is not at all ethereal. Sometimes the storytellers are super repetitive as if the show was made for commercial breaks. Also, I love you Payne, but whenever you randomly pipe in with comments... it’s totally random/unneeded. I think you’re doing it to guide the story- it doesn’t guide the story. However- these tiny annoyances don’t deter me from listening! I love the stories so much! Especially the doppelgänger one- whoa! Can’t wait for the next season.
Love/Hate Relationship

5 days ago

Jonrobkraut

Had a membership to tenderfoot to help scratch the radio rental itch. But the last full episode was released in December 2024! Not worth it. Maybe Payne Lindsey has too many projects? Just wish there was more consistency to the release of the show. The frequency states “update weekly.” False. Love the show. Love the idea. Hate how time goes by and you lose the radio rental itch…
I love this

Jan 30

jules6903

It’s so great hearing people telling their own stories! I also love Gary I mean Terry’s humor it’s so awesome and hilarious!!
Love it

Feb 4

bellic101

Really good podcast and love the spin that the people tell their own stories, Terrys parts are funny and can be good for breaking the tension of being spooked out, not a fan of how much ads there are which kind of takes me out of it but not in the good way Terry does.

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.