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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Host Vince introduces three unsettling true horror stories from listeners. The first involves a group encountering a disappearing hotel worker in the famously haunted Luxor. Next, a man experiences a terrifying night at the Flamingo, complete with sleep paralysis, a shadowy figure, and poltergeist activity. Finally, a pager store manager recounts her eerie interaction with a suspicious customer who is later revealed to be a killer.
In this episode, listeners are taken through two harrowing true tales. The first details a family's experience moving into a rental house that quickly turns into a nightmare, complete with disfigured apparitions, children communicating with unseen beings, and physical manifestations of a haunting. The second story follows a former law enforcement officer, a staunch skeptic, who finds himself confronted by undeniable paranormal activity, including doors opening and toilets flushing, culminating in a grotesque and impossible event involving widespread excrement. Both stories leave the narrators and host grappling with the inexplicable.
This episode features two unsettling true stories. First, summer camp counselors encounter a monstrous entity that terrorizes the camp, later identified by locals as a Wendigo, a shapeshifting evil spirit. The second narrative follows a man on a desert road trip who suffers a severe allergic reaction and gets lost, only to be guided back to his car and saved by an enigmatic falcon. Both stories explore the mysterious and the miraculous in harrowing situations.
Jeremy, the interdimensional traveler, hosts another spine-tingling collection of true scary stories. First, a group exploring the fabled Cave of Munits encounters gruesome, pained sounds and a mysterious shifting silhouette, later tied to a dark local legend. Then, near the infamous Skinwalker Ranch, a storyteller experiences a haunting voice mimicking calls for help and witnesses a shocking human-to-deer transformation, prompting reflection on paranormal trickery.
This episode of Radio Rental presents two disturbing true horror stories. The first features a young girl who discovers her family's rented home is secretly equipped with surveillance cameras, leaving her with lasting paranoia. The second tale involves a strange car break-in where nothing is stolen except a cherished family photo, which is later found meticulously mutilated, baffling the victim and her neighbor with the perpetrator's unsettling motive.
Welcome back to Radio Rental, where Jeremy unexpectedly reappears to introduce two unsettling true stories. The first involves a witness to an unexplained orange orb, followed by a sensation of being dropped, strange electrical disruptions, and geometric red dots on their back, leading to suspicions of alien abduction. The second tale recounts a funeral home technician's harrowing experience retrieving a body from a hoarder's house that was meticulously rigged with intricate and dangerous booby traps, including a disarmed gun, creating a truly panic-inducing labyrinth.
This episode presents two compelling true accounts of unnerving encounters. The first story details a group's venture into a forest with unmarked graves, leading to strange audio recordings and unsettling apparitions. The second narrates a research biologist's profound and often terrifying summer in the Alaskan wilderness, where an unexpected connection forms with a resident wolf pack, forcing a deep understanding of nature's raw power.
Dive into two unsettling true tales on Radio Rental. First, a removal technician shares a horrifying experience involving a highly decomposed body, a deceitful family, and unexplained paranormal phenomena. Then, a listener recounts growing up in a house plagued by disembodied voices and knocking, culminating in the discovery of a bizarre, walled-off room filled with years of missing objects. These stories explore the line between reality and the truly inexplicable.
This episode of Radio Rental features two unsettling true tales. The first details a man's frightening experience in the deep Northern Ontario bush, where a late-night offer of help to a stalled truck turns into a dangerous chase by an unknown individual. The second story recounts a young girl's childhood mystery of a hidden "whistling friend" in the woods that echoes her exact melodies, eventually solved by a surprising, yet still perplexing, reveal.
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... HAPPY 100th EPISODE! On today's tapes: >> Roof of the Car >> A quick pitstop goes poorly when this man loses track of his keys. >> Cosmic Keurig >> Expect a dose of caffeine. Receive a dose of wisdom. And finally... >> Laura of the Woods >> A young boy makes a new friend in the ...
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
Vince offers an unsettling sneak peek at A24's upcoming horror movie, "Undertone," set to release on Friday the 13th. The episode features Vince's mysterious monologue from a seemingly closed store, followed by a gripping trailer that introduces a horror podcast concept involving deciphering eerie audio recordings. The film explores hidden messages and supernatural encounters, leaving Vince (and listeners) on edge.
This episode recounts a compelling mass UFO sighting by schoolchildren in Broadhaven, Wales, in 1977. The narrator, initially a skeptic, describes his personal encounter with a silver, cigar-shaped object, leading to a strange, shared silence among witnesses. The event triggered a formal investigation by the headmaster, national media attention, and inquiries from military authorities, yet the object remained officially unidentified, leaving a profound and lasting mystery.
Radio Rental announces its temporary closure for the winter season, assuring listeners that it will return soon. The episode also provides an email for submitting scary stories and encourages subscribing for bonus content.
Hear two harrowing true stories from Radio Rental. The first recounts a teen's unsettling Pokémon GO stop that later reveals a campus security guard to be a murderer, a narrow escape that led to the "Kaylee Sawyer Act." The second story details a couple's terrifying encounter with an inexplicable gliding "Umbrella Man" during a late-night stargazing trip, leaving them questioning reality and facing an unknown threat.
This episode features two chilling, true scary stories. First, a family on vacation discovers a brand-new, remote resort hotel completely deserted, with signs of recent activity but no people, leading to a baffling mystery. Later, a man recounts seeing his girlfriend return home during her double shift, only for her to deny it vehemently, prompting him to ponder if he encountered a doppelganger or a visitor from a parallel universe.
This episode of Radio Rental features two harrowing true scary stories. First, a group of friends exploring railroad tracks are chased by a silent, prison-uniformed man after hearing strange static and laughter. Later, college students investigating a secret tunnel encounter an indescribable creature with glowing eyes, an experience followed by bizarre physical symptoms and a dive into demonology. Both accounts delve into the unsettling nature of the unknown and the enduring impact of unexplained fear.
Bonus Tape >> One Night in Essex << A young stand-up comedian walks into a bar... but the punchline turns into the scariest night of his life. Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/ . Follow the show at @radiorental Visit the website at radiorentalusa.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...
Ricky Lee presents two unnerving true accounts. First, a woman shopping at Goodwill experiences a supernatural encounter with a pale girl whose eyes are pitch black, seemingly teleporting, leading to a chilling confirmation from a relative. The second story follows a couple on a desolate winter road trip who are terrorized when they discover a mysterious intruder hiding face down in their backseat, resulting in a terrifying confrontation.
In this episode, listeners are immersed in two gripping true stories of unexplained terror. The first recounts a night of unsettling occurrences in a university apartment where a sleeping roommate's door is violently impacted from within, culminating in a cryptic "Help" note and a shocking revelation about a dark dream. The second story introduces Bobby Corey, a man with a dark past who reappears in a neighborhood, engaging in bizarre acts like peeking into windows, parading with flags, releasing animals, and ultimately, a confirmed home invasion, leaving a lasting sense of dread.
This Halloween episode of Radio Rental presents two chilling, true stories. The first recounts a woman's late-night encounter with a creepy, masked trick-or-treater who takes an unnerving turn. The second story follows a man's struggle with a "cursed" dress linked to his girlfriend's past trauma, which manifests as escalating paranormal events and doppelganger sightings, culminating in a desperate attempt to destroy it.
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Virginia City << Think about this story next time your hotel neighbors are being too loud. >> Roar << It's hard to prove a sighting... but this story comes with real audio footage. Meanwhile, at the store: Ricky Lee has a special delivery for Capricorns. He and Malachai hint at their halloween co...
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >>Triangular Craft << This woman blacks out after her otherworldly encounter. But then she meets someone who validates her experience. >> Airball << They always tell kids to never get in a car with a stranger... This little girl narrowly avoids a possible "abduction." Meanwhile, at the store: Ricky ...
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Late Night at the Lab << She's a scientist. She deals with hard facts. But how else do you explain this... >> Fixer Upper << These kids thought they finally had a party house to themselves. Except there might be something else there. Meanwhile, at the store: Ricky Lee settles into his new role. A...
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Headlights << Next time lights hit your rearview mirror on an empty road... consider it a message. >> They're Making Me Throw Up << Who are they? What were they doing with him? ...And are the cops in on it, too? Meanwhile, at the store: Terry Carnation says his final farewell. Want more Radio Ren...
The store re-opens with all new stories on October 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...
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Personal Effects << Not your average smash and grab. This one feels a little more... personal. Meanwhile, at the store... Terry's Astrological Advisor, Ricky Lee Bagley (Jeff Foxworthy) steps in to man the store, as well as offer a few celestial readings. And right at the eleventh hour, guess who sh...
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Bigfoot << Not your usual Bigfoot sighting... this one is a bit more aggressive. >> Backing Away << This hunter isn't easily spooked, but he hasn't been back since... Meanwhile, at the store... Thank your lucky stars. Terry's Astrological Advisor, Ricky Lee Bagley (Jeff Foxworthy) presen...
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> Groundhog Day << Unfortunately, this one doesn't star Bill Murray. We hope. >> The Ticket << Like father, like son. Meanwhile, at the store... All-around fixer-upper repairman Jared (Josh Radnor) is suckered into watching the store after receiving a voicemail from Terry. Want more Radio ...
Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes containing TRUE scary stories, narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes... >> The Family Curse << This one gives a whole new meaning to "generational trauma." >> Family in the Street << Just a little family field trip to the graveyard? Or...? Meanwhile, at the store... Local librarian -- and #1 obsessed Terry Carnation fan -- Sandy Van Duzer (Rachel Dratch) discov...