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Hosted by Michael Crutchfield · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 259 episodes
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For 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 stands out for its dedication to authentic, listener-submitted tales that leave audiences both unsettled and eager for more. Crutchfield’s storytelling prowess and commitment to sharing genuine scares have made The Scarecast a must-listen for fans of the eerie and unexplained.
Michael Crutchfield hosts The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime, a society show with 259 episodes published.
Stories Used For This Episode Story 1: “My Old Co-Worker Knew WAY Too Much About Me” by helpcreepylandlady https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/jzt279/my_old_coworker_knew_way_too_much_about_me/ Story 2: “M
Special thanks to Lets Read! for being a guest on today's episode! Check Lets Read! out through the links below: Lets Read! Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BVRG4GxyOpflycvaWZ2DE Lets Read! Youtube: https://www.yo
"The Girl from Prom" written by Michael Crutchfield (The Scarecast Originals) ---------------------------------------------------------- Discuss this story on Discord: https://discord.gg/76hsEhuzCr --------------
Discuss these stories on Discord: https://discord.gg/76hsEhuzCr ---------------------------------------------------------- Stories Used For This Episode: Story 1: " Rural Nevada Story" by rogueone32 (3 minutes) h
Discuss this episode on Discord: https://discord.gg/76hsEhuzCr ---------------------------------------------------------- Stories Used For This Episode: Story 1: "Church in the Woods" by outworlder39 https://www.
Stories Used For This Episode: Story 1: "I Woke Up to Two Men in My Apartment" by kaylameister https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/jw8jk2/i_woke_up_to_two_men_in_my_apartment/ Story 2: “The Hauntin
Stories Used For This Episode Story 1: " The I-90 ghost car" by TheKeyOfCFlatt https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/jw21ps/the_i90_ghost_car/ Story 2: “The Chilhowie Ghost Car” – Anonymous Caller Story 3:
Discuss this episode on Discord: https://discord.gg/76hsEhuzCr Stories Used For This Episode Story 1: "My uncles creepy truck driving story" by u/pocahontasnay https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/fwt0wc/
I do not have the number stated in the episode anymore, but I do plan to get this series going again, stay tuned! MUSIC CREDITS: - CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA - Karl Casey @ Whi
STORY #1 (TRUE) Almost a year after posting this, I still get requests from people asking to share my story. Thought it was worth sharing again. I watch security cams for a living and saw something creepy: Posted by u/xn
STORY #1 (TRUE) - I cannot find anything like this STORY #2 (TRUE) - A ghost sat down at a table I was serving. STORY #3 (TRUE) - This, to me, proves ghosts are real. STORY #4 (TRUE) - Spooky camp story that no one will
These stories revolve around a girl who believes she witnessed the ghost of La Llorona, a family who is apparently surrounded by a land filled with skinwalkers, a girl who claims to have an imaginary friend who seems str
These scary stories revolve around a creepy doppelganger, a recurring dream of a ghost girl, a shared nightmare of an imaginary friend, and a medium who talks of a person's nighttime visitor who happens to be a little de
STORY #1 (TRUE) (1:20 - 7:24) - Be careful who you hire. STORY #2 (TRUE) (7:24 - 11:05) - Thank God my mom didn't let that doctor take pictures of me... STORY #3 (TRUE) (11:05 - 15:55) - Years of watching crime docs migh
In this episode of the Scarecast, we will be going over three cases: Dr. Herbert Hopkin's Men In Black Encounter The Man From Taured The Haunting of Bristol Tennessee High School *** Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram
Dolly's Dip & The Death of Regena Dolly Young Harold The Doll The Ilkley Moor Alien *** Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns,
On this episode of the Scarecast, I will go over four strange mysteries: The Haunting of Sand Canyon Road, The Vanishing Hotel, Walt Disney’s Ghost. And Dan Aykroyd’s Men In Black Encounter *** Follow me @thescarecast on
3 Horror Stories: Possible Serial Killer Encounter / Almost Drugged at McDonalds / The Goat Man *** Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests
4 Horror Stories S1 - I work at a gas station, it’s 3am and this guy keeps insisting that I come outside to help him with the gas pump S2 - I Was Someone Else's letsnotmeet S3 - To the guy who tried to take a women home
6 TRUE Scary Stories | Creepy Employee / Club Penguin Predator / Strange Encounter *** Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, o
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The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime is hosted by Michael Crutchfield. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 259 episodes.
The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime has published 259 episodes.
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