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Radio Rental
Terry Carnation
Horror Stories
Tenderfoot TV
Paranormal Activity
Camping
Ghost Stories
Ghosts
Bigfoot
True Horror Stories
Alaska
Rainn Wilson
Online Dating
Stalking
Kidnapping
Altamio Sanchez
Apple Podcasts
Up and Vanished
Safety
Violence

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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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 Stev... more

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 Produce... more

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 Stev... more

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 Produ... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Cavallaro
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Episode: Episode 101
Jeff Foxworthy
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Episode: Episode 88
Josh Radnor
Actor and guest host for this episode
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Episode: Episode 87
Mark Loughlin
Writer for Radio Rental
Episode: Episode 87
Tig Notaro
Guest host known for her comedic talent and storytelling
Episode: Episode 81
Rainn Wilson
Actor known for playing Terry Carnation
Episode: The origin of Terry Carnation… and Rainn Wilson’s own Radio Rental story
Cindy Crawford
Founder of Meaningful Beauty and iconic supermodel
Meaningful Beauty
Episode: Episode 47

Host

Steven
Host/producer associated with the Radio Rental brand; frequent presence across episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52.1k ratings
  • Bring back Terry

    The stories have become progressively less interesting and frightening as the show ages. Bring back Terry Carnation. I can’t stand when podcasts insult their audience by releasing reruns.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    costa rica sun
    United Statesa month ago
  • Show has gone massively downhill

    I have been a listener for years. Firstly, losing Rain Wilson sucks. No one since has been good. Secondly, I just listened to your first episode and… ew? You’re making fun of callers, including a woman feeding a baby. You think a human is scarier than a bear in the woods? Unlikely. First episode I had to fully shut off.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    erkstrng
    Canadaa month ago
  • Good

    Not excellent, but every now and then very entertaining to listen to👍

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TheFBman
    United Statesa month ago
  • Spooky

    I love the stories and find them to be generally quite chilling. The only thing that bugs me is the lack of conclusion to any of them. I keep expecting them to add a coda like “then I looked it up and there was a guy who died there blah blah” or something and it never happens lol. It’s just “so anyway that was weird” end of story. And every time I’m like ???? That’s it?!?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K704
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not good anymore

    This used to be very good. The stories were great. The narration and stupid skits were always bad but the stories were good. It’s bad now. All of it. I’ve tried to be patient holing it would get better. I give up. I’ve unsubscribed now and thank Goodness I never paid for this junk.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sweet Tea in Tennessee
    United Statesa month ago

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Fans value listener-submitted stories and communal feel, but some desire tighter conclusions and stronger hosting.
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Rewind: Episode 05
Q: All right. All right. So typically, the way we like to start is I'll have you basically kind of set the scene for me, kind of where were you in life?
The narrator recalls being a college sophomore in November 1999, living in Governor's Village at a UNC Asheville complex with a dorm setup, describing the room layout, the perpetual hall lighting, and the moment they first noticed something terrifying blocking the door light, leading to a sighting of an elderly woman in the room.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Radio Rental

What is Radio Rental about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A horror/storytelling podcast built around real-life and folkloric scares told through a mock-retro video-store frame. Episodes blend first-person narratives, audience voicemails, and producer-led narration to create a documentary-style experience that oscillates between eerie, uncanny events and human-centered reflections. The brand leans into a cult-leaning, 80s VHS vibe, with recurring hosts and a rotating cast of storytellers that keeps the tension anchored in relatable, everyday settings. Notably, the show sustains a strong production voice with cinematic sound design, audience engagement prompts, and regular sponsor integrations, making it a distinctive blend of authentic fear and nostalgic storytelling that's likely to appeal to fans... more

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1. Rattled & Shook
2. Spooked
3. You Can See Me in the Dark
4. Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast
5. Odd Trails

How many episodes of Radio Rental are there?

Radio Rental launched 7 years ago and published 156 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Jeff Foxworthy
3. Josh Radnor
4. Mark Loughlin
5. Tig Notaro
6. Rainn Wilson
7. Cindy Crawford

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