Radio Rental – Episode 95 (November 7, 2025)

Podcast: Radio Rental
Host: Tenderfoot TV & Audacy
Date: November 7, 2025
Episode: 95
Theme: Real-life horror stories from the surreal, VHS-soaked world of the Radio Rental video shop—a blend of true chilling encounters and imaginative storytelling, with signature dark humor.

Episode Overview

This episode dives into two unsettling real-life stories: a terrifying night of sleepwalking and possession in a university apartment, and a menacing encounter with an infamous neighborhood “boogeyman” named Bobby Corey. Both stories blur the lines between reality and horror, uncovering moments where ordinary life is pierced by the inexplicable and the uncanny. Host and “AC repairman” Jared Miller interjects with characteristic wit, while the tales themselves deliver some of the series’ most hair-raising moments.

Key Discussion Points & Story Summaries

1. The Radio Rental Video Store is Open ([02:22])

Jared Miller, the self-appointed “favorite AC repairman,” welcomes the listener to Radio Rental’s bizarre video store universe.
The store’s peculiar ambiance and playful banter (“I fixed that baby purr.” [03:13]) set the stage for what’s to come.

2. Story 1: Sleepwalking or Possession? Guelph, Ontario ([04:01]–[16:01])

Setting & Build-up

Four university friends work late on a video project in their shared apartment, trying to be quiet so as not to wake Jay, their third roommate, who has trouble sleeping and took meds for a morning midterm.
Mysterious loud thuds at Jay’s closed, darkened bedroom door interrupt them three times, each becoming louder and more aggressive.
A running joke blames the noises on “Steve the poltergeist”—the ghostly scapegoat inspired by a local politician’s poster. In an attempt at humor, one friend calls out:

“Steve, if you're there, give us a sign.” ([07:24] Narrator/Host)
Instantly, a violent bang resounds from Jay’s door, sending the group into genuine panic.

The Escalation

The group scrambles for weapons (a golf club), sets up a phone camera trained on the door, and is gripped by primal fear.
They try to rationalize the sounds as a prank, but Jay’s sleep issues and pressing exam make that unlikely.
Another call to “Steve” produces the loudest bang yet, pushing them to flee the apartment in terror, shoeless and scared.

“Open that door now.” ([08:39] Co-host/Commentator)

“I'm going home.” ([08:40] Narrator/Host)

Discovery and Aftermath

When they return, a sloppily written note with one word—"Help"—has been slid under Jay’s door.
Entering Jay’s room, they find him on his bed, eyes fluttering and rolled back, utterly non-responsive despite vigorous shaking.
Dwayne, frightened, insists on not staying in the apartment that night, and the group disperses to sleep elsewhere, nerves raw.
The next day, Jay is back to normal, oblivious to the disturbance. He recounts a haunting dream:

“Yeah, no, my sleep was alright, but I had this dream where I kept trying to leave my room and there was this dark, massive figure at the door blocking my way. And every time I tried to leave my room, this dark figure would stop me.” ([15:14] Jay, as recounted by Narrator/Host)
Reviewing the video, they confirm the noises synchronized with the calls to “Steve,” and the dark room stayed undisturbed—except somehow, Jay managed to scrawl and slip the note for help while unconscious.

Key Insights

The group ultimately wonders if Jay was sleepwalking, genuinely possessed, or trapped in some nightmarish liminal state: “This guy is... possessed. And we can't seem to do anything to snap him out of it.” ([13:41] Narrator/Host)
The note, Jay's dream, and the matching timeline with the thuds strengthen the terrifying “paranormal” suspicion.

3. Comic Relief and Store Banter ([16:01]–[19:01])

Jared Miller provides humorous asides about his day job and horror incompetence (“Look, you want to know about condenser coil expansion valves, come to me. [...] But demons, potential ghosts. That's above my pay grade.” [16:01]).
The mood lightens, preparing listeners for the next chilling story.

4. Story 2: The Legend of Bobby Corey ([19:01]–[34:29])

The Neighborhood

Summer, 1999: Kids play basketball outdoors when they notice two strangers peeking into homes. One is later introduced as “Bobby Corey,” a notorious, unsettling figure from local lore.
After the kids alert their parents, the police are called. Bobby claims he “used to live down the street,” and spins a confusing tale:

“Hi, I'm Bobby Corey. [...] I used to live down the street and my daddy won't let me in. We were just looking in the windows to see if our friends were still there. So don't be afraid. You guys don't have to be afraid of me.” ([20:39] Bobby Corey, as recounted by Narrator/Host)
Repetitive reassurance from Bobby (“Don’t be afraid”) only heightens the creepiness.

The Escalation

After the police drive Bobby away, adults share chilling rumors: his family was trouble, and “Bobby...had possibly started a fire in the house that had claimed life of one of the kids.” ([21:47] Narrator/Host)
As the kids and parents try to resume normalcy, Bobby and his girlfriend reappear, now marching down the street singing “God Bless America” and waving flags—a bizarre, almost ritualistic display ([24:43]).

The Llama Incident

In a strange twist, a llama sprints down the street: “Somebody had gone into their backyard and unlatched their llamas...and now they were running loose. And...described Bobby Corey.” ([27:47] Narrator/Host)
It becomes clear Bobby is out of control and causing chaos.

The Home Invasion

Days later, the storyteller and a friend hear odd noises while alone at a friend’s house.
They attempt to connect with friends via dial-up internet, but are repeatedly kicked offline—suspecting someone else is using the home’s phone lines.
Footsteps upstairs and a darting shadow confirm their worst fears that someone is in the house.
Armed with kitchen knives, they make a tense search—only to have a door slam shut, spurring a frantic escape.
Enlisting neighbors, they search the house: only to find an open window onto the roof and an imprint in the flower bed outside, indicating someone had just escaped into the woods.

Haunting Realization

The next day, a neighbor confirms he caught someone matching Bobby’s description stealing water at night.
The storyteller is convinced: “And at that moment, I looked out into the woods...and realized it was Bobby Corey. [...] And I know for a fact Bobby Corey was in the house that day when I was with my friend. And then he escaped back into the woods. It was Bobby Corey.” ([34:04] Narrator/Host)
The story remains unresolved, with Bobby’s eerie presence lingering in the background.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On fear in the moment:

“I just had this sort of primal fear. For some reason. The four of us are in this corner, kind of huddled, just watching the door, trying to make sense of what's happening.” ([07:14])
On the note slipped under the door:

“Zeke picks up the note, and his eyes just go wide looking at it. [...] On the note is just one word scribbled in Help.” ([09:26])
Jay’s unsettling dream:

“I had this dream where I kept trying to leave my room and there was this dark, massive figure at the door blocking my way.” ([15:14])
Bobby Corey’s unnerving demeanor:

“Don’t be afraid. You guys don’t have to be afraid of me.” ([20:39])
Patrolling the neighborhood with an American flag:

“Bobby Corey waving an American flag, singing God Bless America, marching with his girlfriend in tow...right in front of our house.” ([24:43])
The conclusion to Bobby’s saga:

“I know for a fact Bobby Corey was in the house that day when I was with my friend. And then he escaped back into the woods. It was Bobby Corey.” ([34:04])

Timestamps for Key Segments

[04:01] – Story 1: The Guelph, Ontario “sleepwalking” incident begins
[07:24] – “Steve the Poltergeist” is invoked; the disturbance escalates
[09:26] – “Help” note discovered and panic mounts
[13:41] – Jay found unresponsive, “possessed”; details of his state
[15:14] – Jay’s after-the-fact explanation/dream
[16:01] – Jared Miller interlude
[19:01] – Story 2: The Bobby Corey encounters commence
[20:39] – Bobby’s handshake and unsettling questions
[24:43] – The “God Bless America” flag parade
[27:47] – The llama is set loose, ramping up the bizarre factor
[31:48] – House invasion: shadow upstairs, escape, and aftermath
[34:04] – The chilling realization: Bobby Corey was watching all along

Episode Tone and Style

Language/Tone: Conversational, unnerving, colored by gallows humor from Jared Miller and the main storytellers. Frights are not overblown but are enhanced by banality and authenticity.
Atmosphere: Mix of supernatural ambiguity, true crime tension, and dark comedy.

For New Listeners

This episode showcases what Radio Rental does best: blending unbelievable-but-true stories with a cinematic, immersive style that jumps from genuine horror to wry humor at a moment’s notice. Whether it’s sleepwalking, hauntings, or real people like Bobby Corey who become legends in their own right, it’s the unresolved mysteries that leave listeners sleeping with the lights on.

Radio Rental – Episode 95 (November 7, 2025)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Story Summaries

1. The Radio Rental Video Store is Open ([02:22])

Jared Miller, the self-appointed “favorite AC repairman,” welcomes the listener to Radio Rental’s bizarre video store universe.
The store’s peculiar ambiance and playful banter (“I fixed that baby purr.” [03:13]) set the stage for what’s to come.

2. Story 1: Sleepwalking or Possession? Guelph, Ontario ([04:01]–[16:01])

Setting & Build-up

Four university friends work late on a video project in their shared apartment, trying to be quiet so as not to wake Jay, their third roommate, who has trouble sleeping and took meds for a morning midterm.
Mysterious loud thuds at Jay’s closed, darkened bedroom door interrupt them three times, each becoming louder and more aggressive.
A running joke blames the noises on “Steve the poltergeist”—the ghostly scapegoat inspired by a local politician’s poster. In an attempt at humor, one friend calls out:

“Steve, if you're there, give us a sign.” ([07:24] Narrator/Host)
Instantly, a violent bang resounds from Jay’s door, sending the group into genuine panic.

The Escalation

The group scrambles for weapons (a golf club), sets up a phone camera trained on the door, and is gripped by primal fear.
They try to rationalize the sounds as a prank, but Jay’s sleep issues and pressing exam make that unlikely.
Another call to “Steve” produces the loudest bang yet, pushing them to flee the apartment in terror, shoeless and scared.

“Open that door now.” ([08:39] Co-host/Commentator)

“I'm going home.” ([08:40] Narrator/Host)

Discovery and Aftermath

When they return, a sloppily written note with one word—"Help"—has been slid under Jay’s door.
Entering Jay’s room, they find him on his bed, eyes fluttering and rolled back, utterly non-responsive despite vigorous shaking.
Dwayne, frightened, insists on not staying in the apartment that night, and the group disperses to sleep elsewhere, nerves raw.
The next day, Jay is back to normal, oblivious to the disturbance. He recounts a haunting dream:

“Yeah, no, my sleep was alright, but I had this dream where I kept trying to leave my room and there was this dark, massive figure at the door blocking my way. And every time I tried to leave my room, this dark figure would stop me.” ([15:14] Jay, as recounted by Narrator/Host)
Reviewing the video, they confirm the noises synchronized with the calls to “Steve,” and the dark room stayed undisturbed—except somehow, Jay managed to scrawl and slip the note for help while unconscious.

Key Insights

The group ultimately wonders if Jay was sleepwalking, genuinely possessed, or trapped in some nightmarish liminal state: “This guy is... possessed. And we can't seem to do anything to snap him out of it.” ([13:41] Narrator/Host)
The note, Jay's dream, and the matching timeline with the thuds strengthen the terrifying “paranormal” suspicion.

3. Comic Relief and Store Banter ([16:01]–[19:01])

Jared Miller provides humorous asides about his day job and horror incompetence (“Look, you want to know about condenser coil expansion valves, come to me. [...] But demons, potential ghosts. That's above my pay grade.” [16:01]).
The mood lightens, preparing listeners for the next chilling story.

4. Story 2: The Legend of Bobby Corey ([19:01]–[34:29])

The Neighborhood

Summer, 1999: Kids play basketball outdoors when they notice two strangers peeking into homes. One is later introduced as “Bobby Corey,” a notorious, unsettling figure from local lore.
After the kids alert their parents, the police are called. Bobby claims he “used to live down the street,” and spins a confusing tale:

“Hi, I'm Bobby Corey. [...] I used to live down the street and my daddy won't let me in. We were just looking in the windows to see if our friends were still there. So don't be afraid. You guys don't have to be afraid of me.” ([20:39] Bobby Corey, as recounted by Narrator/Host)
Repetitive reassurance from Bobby (“Don’t be afraid”) only heightens the creepiness.

The Escalation

After the police drive Bobby away, adults share chilling rumors: his family was trouble, and “Bobby...had possibly started a fire in the house that had claimed life of one of the kids.” ([21:47] Narrator/Host)
As the kids and parents try to resume normalcy, Bobby and his girlfriend reappear, now marching down the street singing “God Bless America” and waving flags—a bizarre, almost ritualistic display ([24:43]).

The Llama Incident

In a strange twist, a llama sprints down the street: “Somebody had gone into their backyard and unlatched their llamas...and now they were running loose. And...described Bobby Corey.” ([27:47] Narrator/Host)
It becomes clear Bobby is out of control and causing chaos.

The Home Invasion

Days later, the storyteller and a friend hear odd noises while alone at a friend’s house.
They attempt to connect with friends via dial-up internet, but are repeatedly kicked offline—suspecting someone else is using the home’s phone lines.
Footsteps upstairs and a darting shadow confirm their worst fears that someone is in the house.
Armed with kitchen knives, they make a tense search—only to have a door slam shut, spurring a frantic escape.
Enlisting neighbors, they search the house: only to find an open window onto the roof and an imprint in the flower bed outside, indicating someone had just escaped into the woods.

Haunting Realization

The next day, a neighbor confirms he caught someone matching Bobby’s description stealing water at night.
The storyteller is convinced: “And at that moment, I looked out into the woods...and realized it was Bobby Corey. [...] And I know for a fact Bobby Corey was in the house that day when I was with my friend. And then he escaped back into the woods. It was Bobby Corey.” ([34:04] Narrator/Host)
The story remains unresolved, with Bobby’s eerie presence lingering in the background.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On fear in the moment:

“I just had this sort of primal fear. For some reason. The four of us are in this corner, kind of huddled, just watching the door, trying to make sense of what's happening.” ([07:14])
On the note slipped under the door:

“Zeke picks up the note, and his eyes just go wide looking at it. [...] On the note is just one word scribbled in Help.” ([09:26])
Jay’s unsettling dream:

“I had this dream where I kept trying to leave my room and there was this dark, massive figure at the door blocking my way.” ([15:14])
Bobby Corey’s unnerving demeanor:

“Don’t be afraid. You guys don’t have to be afraid of me.” ([20:39])
Patrolling the neighborhood with an American flag:

“Bobby Corey waving an American flag, singing God Bless America, marching with his girlfriend in tow...right in front of our house.” ([24:43])
The conclusion to Bobby’s saga:

“I know for a fact Bobby Corey was in the house that day when I was with my friend. And then he escaped back into the woods. It was Bobby Corey.” ([34:04])

Timestamps for Key Segments

[04:01] – Story 1: The Guelph, Ontario “sleepwalking” incident begins
[07:24] – “Steve the Poltergeist” is invoked; the disturbance escalates
[09:26] – “Help” note discovered and panic mounts
[13:41] – Jay found unresponsive, “possessed”; details of his state
[15:14] – Jay’s after-the-fact explanation/dream
[16:01] – Jared Miller interlude
[19:01] – Story 2: The Bobby Corey encounters commence
[20:39] – Bobby’s handshake and unsettling questions
[24:43] – The “God Bless America” flag parade
[27:47] – The llama is set loose, ramping up the bizarre factor
[31:48] – House invasion: shadow upstairs, escape, and aftermath
[34:04] – The chilling realization: Bobby Corey was watching all along

Episode Tone and Style

Language/Tone: Conversational, unnerving, colored by gallows humor from Jared Miller and the main storytellers. Frights are not overblown but are enhanced by banality and authenticity.
Atmosphere: Mix of supernatural ambiguity, true crime tension, and dark comedy.

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Summary

Radio Rental – Episode 95 (November 7, 2025)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Story Summaries

1. The Radio Rental Video Store is Open ([02:22])

2. Story 1: Sleepwalking or Possession? Guelph, Ontario ([04:01]–[16:01])

Setting & Build-up

The Escalation

Discovery and Aftermath

Key Insights

3. Comic Relief and Store Banter ([16:01]–[19:01])

4. Story 2: The Legend of Bobby Corey ([19:01]–[34:29])

The Neighborhood

The Escalation

The Llama Incident

The Home Invasion

Haunting Realization

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Episode Tone and Style

For New Listeners

Summary

Radio Rental – Episode 95 (November 7, 2025)

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Story Summaries

1. The Radio Rental Video Store is Open ([02:22])

2. Story 1: Sleepwalking or Possession? Guelph, Ontario ([04:01]–[16:01])

Setting & Build-up

The Escalation

Discovery and Aftermath

Key Insights

3. Comic Relief and Store Banter ([16:01]–[19:01])

4. Story 2: The Legend of Bobby Corey ([19:01]–[34:29])

The Neighborhood

The Escalation

The Llama Incident

The Home Invasion

Haunting Realization

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Episode Tone and Style

For New Listeners