The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime
Michael CrutchfieldFor almost a decade, The Scarecast—hosted by Michael Crutchfield—has captivated audiences with spine-tingling stories that explore the shadowy depths of real-life horror. Originally launched on YouTube as MaddMike, The Scarecast masterfully narrates true accounts of chilling encounters, from paranormal experiences to unsettling run-ins with strangers. With over a hundred episodes, The Scarecast st... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 249 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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Explore 15 terrifying true scary stories from listeners who survived encounters in the infamous Turnbull Canyon near Whittier, CA. Known for its dark history and urban legends, these paranormal accounts range from mysterious robed figures and ghostly... more
Turnbull Canyon looks like a peaceful four‑mile loop in the Puente Hills near Whittier, but generations of locals and investigators see it as a hotspot of tragedy, legend, and paranormal activity. In this episode, we go back centuries to the Tongva h... more
A few weeks ago, I visited the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, California—one of the most haunted locations in Southern California and a place infamous for its long history of incidents and paranormal hauntings. I went there with a couple of frie... more
In this episode, we follow a chilling pattern that no official agency has ever laid out in one place: a nine‑month window where scientists, analysts, and officers tied to America’s air and space power either vanished or had their lives ended violentl... more
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The only scary podcast I like!
Apple Podcasts5Anka1Ellie
Sweden10 days ago - He’s gone missing
Where have u gone ??? The consistency has gone please come back with scary stories
Apple Podcasts1Azzz’s
United Kingdom11 days ago - I love this guy
I love this guy I follow him on YouTube and he has very good videos and stories.
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United Statesa month ago - Scary
What a good scare
It’s so fair
I fall asleep
Like a sheep
When the rain falls
It calls
Have a great night
Or have a freight
What a lovely poet
For a moment
-love your dear listener
If this may be a bit creepy sorry!!!
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I LOVE THIS PODCAST and if you dont like then dont listen
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This podcast captivates listeners with a collection of spine-tingling stories that traverse the realms of real-life horror, including paranormal encounters and chilling true crime narratives. With a commitment to authenticity, it features listener-submitted tales that evoke a sense of unease, while the host's engaging storytelling style keeps audiences enthralled from start to finish. The unique blend of horror and true experiences has established a loyal fanbase over nearly a decade, marking it as a standout choice for anyone intrigued by the eerie and the unexplained.
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