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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 240 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | ||||
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Step into the shadows of Galster Wilderness Park—one of Southern California’s most talked‑about haunted locations, hidden in the hills of West Covina and wrapped in decades of urban legends, ghost stories, and first‑hand encounters from locals and li... more
Deep within the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, something sinister lurks in the shadows. This chilling episode features a firsthand account from Tales From The Grid Square, a collection dedicated to paranormal experiences from... more
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, including real-life incidents and urban legends. Listener discretion is advised.
Step into the chilling shadows of Pasadena’s Colorado Street Bridge—infamously known as “Suicide Bridge”—... more
On this episode of The Scarecast, we’re diving deep into the haunted heart of Inglewood, California - a city where the past lingers in the shadows and every landmark seems to have a story to tell. In this episode, we’ll unravel chilling tales from th... more
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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!!!
Apple Podcasts5Anonymous person 11225 
United States3 months ago - Djzhsj
I LOVE THIS PODCAST and if you dont like then dont listen
Apple Podcasts5ĦřęUnited States8 months ago - Not Creepy
Sorry, but the one time I tried this podcast, the episode I listened to was not creepy. Won’t listen again.
Apple Podcasts2dakota63United Statesa year ago - Hopeful
Found this a few months ago and I’m loving it. I went to the beginning and listened to almost every episode. I’m sad that I’m about to be up to date. Hopefully they will go back to making the episodes longer!!
Apple Podcasts5Lovely ;)United Statesa year ago - missing this podcast!
no complaints. I really enjoy this podcast! I do, however, miss the longer stories. I also would love to see more fiction/reddit stories again!
Apple Podcasts5riahnmollsUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Philippines/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #208 |  Sweden/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #215 |  Brazil/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  India/True Crime |
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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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