TENDERFOOT TV AND AUDACY PODCASTS UNLEASH NEW INSTALLMENTS OF “RADIO RENTAL” AND “RATTLED & SHOOK” JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN SEASON
The Top-Charting Series With Rainn Wilson Introduces the Enigmatic World of “Radio Rental” With Unexplainable Stories, Returning October 4
The Chilling Yet Comedic Horror Series, “Rattled & Shook,” Returns With Special Guest Sam Claflin, plus an Eerie Collection of New Spooky Narratives; Listen to The First Episode HERE
WHAT:
Tenderfoot TV, the leading Atlanta-based independent content production studio announces the return of two of its highly anticipated horror podcast series just in time for the spooky season. From paranormal experiences to out-of-body encounters and chilling tales, “Radio Rental” and “Rattled & Shook” return with a thrilling selection of spine-tingling stories. Both series are produced in partnership with Audacy Podcasts.
The acclaimed paranormal series “Radio Rental,” hosted by Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) returns for its eighth installment. Taking place at a nostalgic 80s video rental store, shopkeeper Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson), a quirky clerk with a hidden collection of VHS tapes that showcase true stories of horror and the indescribable, ventures into bizarre real-life tales that cover terror, crime, and the unknown.
In each episode, various tapes are shared featuring firsthand accounts from survivors who narrate their terrifying experiences, including close calls with death, uncanny interactions with the deceased, and unexplainable time travel. The imaginative, cult classic-inspired horror series blurs the lines of reality through innovative documentary storytelling infused with a touch of comedy. Now with over 50 million franchise downloads, the latest installment kicks off with “The Inlet,” a story about the newbie in the neighborhood who goes wakeboarding with some unexpected company, and “The Shed,” where the person who enters is not the same one who emerges.
Also making a return is the horror-comedy podcast series “Rattled & Shook,” delivering a dose of comedic relief. Each week, hosts Meredith Stedman and Aprile Ruha immerse themselves in new frightful tales while sharing their reactions in real-time. With features that include haunted houses, supernatural experiences, and creepy incidents, the podcast offers a fun variety show for all things spooky and horror-lite. The newest episode is a collaboration with the new Lionsgate horror film Bagman, in theaters September 27th, and features an interview with the film’s star Sam Claflin (“The Hunger Games”), who discusses the horror genre and his spooky childhood fears.
With similarities to “Radio Rental,” “Rattled & Shook” draws inspiration from the classic radio programs of earlier eras, stimulating a sense of nostalgia that transports listeners back in time. The vibrant sound design and captivating score enhances the storytelling experience in each chilling encounter.
WHEN + WHO:
New episodes of “Rattled & Shook” are now available and “Radio Rental,” returns for its eighth installment on Friday, October 4. Both podcasts can be found wherever you listen to podcasts, with new episodes released weekly.
WHERE:
Listen to “Rattled and Shook” and “Radio Rental” wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more information, visit https://radiorentalusa.com/ and https://rattledandshook.com/
About Tenderfoot TV
A leader in premium podcast content, Tenderfoot TV was founded by Atlanta director and independent filmmaker, Payne Lindsey, and music industry veteran, Donald Albright. The 2016 launch of the award-winning true-crime podcast, “Up and Vanished,” marked Tenderfoot’s entry and ascension in podcasting. The viral sensation became an international news story after influencing 2 arrests in a decade-old cold case and receiving over 450 million downloads across three seasons. Tenderfoot has since created additional breakthrough podcasts including the critically acclaimed “Atlanta Monster,” “Dear Alana,” “The MLK Tapes,” “Radio Rental” starring Rainn Wilson, and AP’s Podcast of the year, “To Live and Die in LA.” With over 850 million downloads to date, Tenderfoot continues to develop fiction and nonfiction projects as podcasts, and has expanded into TV and film, airing the first season of “Up and Vanished” (TV series) on the Oxygen network in 2020. Recipients of the 2020 Icon/Pioneer Award at the iHeart Podcast Awards, and recognized by Fast Company as a company that “knows how to keep listeners engaged,” Tenderfoot has no plans of slowing down, having already collaborated with the likes of HBO, Netflix, iHeart, Audible, Audacy, QCode, Spotify, and Issa Rae’s label Radio. In eight years, Tenderfoot has become one of the premiere creatives and most respected destinations for podcasting, and aims to be a leader in multi-platform storytelling. Visit tenderfoot.tv for more company information.
About Audacy:
Audacy, Inc. is a leading scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio and network. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
