
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 | 147 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Radio Rental is closing its doors for now... but we'll be back soon...
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 ... 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:
Cigarette Smoke After moving into a new hom... 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:
>> The Luxor >> This group runs into a ma... more
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Just nope. It's over. Too many long breaks after only several episodes and low quality these days anyway.
Keeps getting worse 👎
Although it’s impossible to replace the irreverent Mr. Carnation, and the guests hosts have been slightly less entertaining, I enthusiastically listen to each episode in hopes of it achieving its past greatness.
I freaking LOVE THIS POD!!!!! Can’t ever pass a new one up.
Not impressed that you keep shutting down for months at a time! No other podcast does this! I pay for this podcast and sadly thus will be the last time! Not worth it
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Spotify | #27 | |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | |
Apple Podcasts | #68 | |
Apple Podcasts | #132 | |
Apple Podcasts | #135 | |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |
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Real-life horror stories are framed inside a nostalgic, fictional video rental shop world, blending intimate first-person accounts with cinematic storytelling, sound design, and branded production. Episodes mix paranormal tales, true crime vibes, and personal trauma, anchored by recurring characters and host narration that ride a fine line between skepticism and belief. The show stands out for its polished production, community storytelling, and cross-promotion with a cult-brand aesthetic that fans often praise, while listeners sometimes push back on pacing, narration style, and the presence of certain hosts. This mix makes it appealing to fans of eerie, story-driven audio with a strong ambient sensibility and a reverent nod to classic horr... more
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Radio Rental launched 7 years ago and published 147 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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