
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 141 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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 ... more
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 ... more
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 t... more
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... more
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This was possibly the only good show of it's kind in the first initial seasons for bringing rather intense and often either true or merely bizarre and questionable personal experiences that may or may not be true to the table. The difference was that these were well curated and rarely if ever involved people who didn't actually believe what they experienced was real even if it wasn't. Current seasons seem primarily made up of people who are just trying to get on a the show or more problematicall... more
I’ve been listening since the beginning and love the show. Disappointed with the choice of the new host.
The stories are not nearly as good as they used to be. One recent one was “I got high and saw some weird stuff.”
Maybe this show needs to end.
Best podcast out there. Even though it’s not the same without Terry. But really? Sneaking in Ashley Madison ads at the end? There’s nothing else to advertise? Incredibly lame and disappointing.
I have been listening since the beginning. Some episodes are better than others but I really did like the wolf story. Not scary but kinda awesome to hear his experience
Ricky Lee haters have never had a weird uncle and it shows.
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
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Apple Podcasts | #246 | |
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Apple Podcasts | #56 |
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A narrative-driven horror show centered around real-life and paranormal encounters, often framed inside an imaginative 80s video rental store setting. Episodes mix true stories, near-misses, and strange phenomena with a dry humor and a distinctive retro ambiance. The format thrives on first-person accounts, unsettling atmosphere, and occasional celebrity guest presence, creating a cult-like branding that appeals to fans of creepy storytelling and atmospheric production. A key strength is its recurring cast and character-driven host dynamics, which have kept the show engaging even as the lineup rotates. The blend of eerie storytelling, true crime elements, and nostalgic nostalgia makes it stand out for sponsors seeking a mature, story-centri... more
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Radio Rental launched 7 years ago and published 141 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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Recent guests on Radio Rental include:
1. Tony Cavallaro
2. Jeff Foxworthy
3. Josh Radnor
4. Mark Loughlin
5. Tig Notaro
6. Rainn Wilson
7. Cindy Crawford
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