After countless hours of listening to Terry Carnation’s delightfully unsettling introductions and the horrifying real-life experiences of his “customers,” I’ve compiled the essential Radio Rental episodes that represent the absolute peak of “why did I think listening to this before bed was a good idea?”
These episodes showcase the podcast at its most spine-tingling, featuring stories that will make you question every friendly stranger, reconsider your travel plans, and probably invest in some better home security.
Here are some of the top episodes of “Radio Rental”
Episode 22
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Rob Stiller << In 1998, getting electronic messages operated quite differently.
Valentine’s Day << The narrator trades presents during the celebration.
The Neighbor << The narrator encounters the household that relocated nearby.
Episode 04
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If You Don’t Slow Down << A man discovers he exists as a figure… within another person’s bad dream.
Laura of the Woods << A young boy befriends someone in the forest… but questions arise about her true identity.
Episode 55
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North Slope << On Alaska’s northern mountainsides, two men come across someone wearing completely inadequate clothing.
Playing Along << Combat or escape aren’t the sole methods for avoiding peril.
Episode 09
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Camp Counselor << The perfect child may not be as flawless as he appears…
Slumber Party << Young women seek entertainment… until they discover themselves in precarious circumstances.
Episode 36
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Storage Unit << Two siblings purchase a storage compartment containing an unexpected discovery. Should they contact law enforcement?
Home Alone << A mother awakens during the night to discover a disguised intruder at her entrance.
Episode 42
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The Host << A pair stays several evenings at a bed and breakfast only to learn their proprietor possesses a rather peculiar fascination.
Green Lights << Two women camping in a remote location suddenly experience the fright of their lifetimes. It appears they had received warnings about what was hiding nearby.
Episode 13
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The Wall << A young girl experiences a terrifying hallucination… though she remains completely awake.
The Danger << She must escape from that place… immediately.
Episode 06
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Four stories in this episode including: From Russia With Love, Lady in the Kitchen, Arguing Partners, Dog Sitting.
Episode 68
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Closing the Coffee Shop << Café workers receive a visit from a patron after business hours…
Ghost Truck << Two friends venture out to observe stars and witness something far more extraordinary.
Episode 15
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Crematorium << Legitimate employment doesn’t always seem legitimate.
Window Scratching << She was applying cosmetics at her dressing table when…
Episode 44
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Night Scope << The pursuer becomes the pursued.
Want To Go To A Party? << Four girls confront this inquiry directly. Or at least where facial features ought to be.
Episode 03
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Babysitter << A man describes his visions of a previous childcare provider… or perhaps they’re bad dreams.
Game Store Creep << A woman experiences a strange encounter with a patron… then her phone rings.
What Was She Planning? << A man gets taken home from the tavern by an unknown person… but the residence has other occupants.
Episode 56
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Brush By << An unusual evening at the hotel reception desk causes the narrator to doubt his mental state.
Help Me << A childcare provider wonders if she will become the next victim.
Episode 34
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Haunted Living << The narrator currently resides in a supernatural dwelling. What encounters has she had and when will she depart?
Episode 10
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Security Guard << A crew of overnight guards faces a security breach… and it hits uncomfortably close to home.
I’m the Stalker? << A man matches the stalker description… but discovers that he’s the one being harassed.
Episode 31
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Village Ghost << The narrator’s evening gets disrupted by an unexpected caller.
Message from the Future << Did the narrator accidentally uncover a gateway to another era?
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