

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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Mar 28, 2026 • 47sec
Radio Rental Returns April 3rd!
The store re-opens with all new stories on April 3rd! Episodes drop every Friday. To get early access, ad-free listening, and bonuses, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 2026 • 5min
Undertone
You're here early. The store doesn't open back up for a few more weeks... But while you're here, let Vince tell you about A24's new horror movie UNDERTONE. In theaters March 13th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2026 • 13min
The Schoolyard
This special episode is brought to you by High Strange, a new podcast from Tenderfoot TV, where we investigate UFOs, paranormal encounters, and the people who experienced them firsthand.
Go check out High Strange now on your podcast app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2025 • 26sec
Beeeeeeeeeeep
The host kicks things off with an exciting announcement about a seasonal closure, stirring anticipation for what's ahead. Listeners are invited to share their own spine-chilling tales, creating a sense of community. As the shop closes for winter, the promise of a return adds to the suspense. Additionally, listeners are reminded about privacy policies and ad choices, ensuring transparency while keeping the energy high.

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Dec 5, 2025 • 38min
Episode 99
In this intriguing installment, individual storytellers recount spine-tingling first-person experiences. One narrates a harrowing encounter while Pokémon hunting, where they narrowly escape a predatory threat disguised as a campus security vehicle. Another shares a chilling tale of the 'Umbrella Man,' a mysterious figure that haunts a secluded meadow, causing terror and confusion for a group of stargazers. Both stories explore instinct, fear, and the unsettling feelings that linger after a close call.

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Nov 28, 2025 • 30min
Episode 98
A family's holiday takes a terrifying turn at a deserted resort, where they find abandoned luggage and a total lack of staff. As night falls, their growing dread culminates in a chilling police call, leaving mysteries unresolved. Meanwhile, a man returns home during his girlfriend's double shift, only to find an eerie doppelganger in his own house. Text messages lead to confusion and theories about parallel universes. Throughout, Vince adds humor with his struggles with accents, balancing fright with laughter.

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Nov 21, 2025 • 30min
Episode 97
In this chilling installment, Taped Storyteller 1 shares a hair-raising tale from their youth of a treacherous trespassing adventure that leads to an encounter with a faceless man and eerie radio static. Taped Storyteller 2 recounts a spine-tingling exploration of a tunnel where they face a strange furry creature with glowing eyes, leading to a morning of unsettling health consequences. Both stories dive deep into the realms of fear and the supernatural, leaving listeners questioning the unknown.

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Nov 19, 2025 • 19min
Bonus Tape: One Night in Essex
Ed Hedges, a stand-up comedian and writer from a small English village, shares a chilling childhood tale. He recounts returning home for a charity gig, reflecting on his anxiety over past bullying. The night takes a terrifying turn when he wakes up to his mother’s urgent warning amid violent banging at the front door. As police are called, the family barricades themselves in the bathroom, fearing for their lives. The next morning’s news reveals the shocking truth of a nearby double murder, linking back to that harrowing night.

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Nov 14, 2025 • 27min
Episode 96
This week features two spine-tingling tales. An anonymous former nurse shares her chilling encounter with a pale, black-eyed figure at a Goodwill store that seems to defy the laws of reality. Then, another storyteller recounts a harrowing winter road trip, where she unexpectedly discovers a haggard woman in her backseat, leading to a panic that would leave anyone breathless. Get ready for thrilling accounts that blur the line between the mundane and the supernatural!

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Nov 7, 2025 • 37min
Episode 95
In this chilling tale, storytellers Steve and Bobby Corey share their unsettling experiences. Steve recalls a haunting roommate ordeal where supernatural events escalate into panic, culminating in a horrifying discovery. Meanwhile, Bobby Corey recounts his encounters with a creepy figure in his neighborhood, culminating in a frightening series of events, including a bizarre parade and a break-in chase. Their gripping narratives blend suspense and the surreal, leaving listeners with a sense of eerie wonder.


