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The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime

Michael Crutchfield

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

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28:04

S2E5 - 6 TRUE Scary Stories | Stalker / Babysitting /...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/10/27

S2E5 - 6 TRUE Scary Stories | Stalker / Babysitting / Almost Kidnapped / Home IntrudersThese scary stories will keep you at the edge of your seat!***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or

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33:11

S2E3 - 3 CREEPY Scary Stories | Creepy Perverted...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/10/07

S2E3 - 3 CREEPY Scary Stories | Creepy Perverted Customer / Haunted Objects / Strange Drive-In Movie Encounter***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or

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41:58

S2E2 - 4 Scary Stories | Ice Cream Man / Airbnb Creep...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/09/30

4 Scary Stories | Ice Cream Man / Airbnb Creep / McDonald's Creepypasta / Tinder Date***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or visit https://www.patreon.com/thescarecastDiscuss this episode

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20:07

S2E1 - 3 TRUE Scary Stories | Tinder Date / Subway...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/09/24

3 TRUE Scary Stories | Tinder Date / Subway Encounter / McDonalds Drive-Thru***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or visit https://www.patreon.com/thescarecastDiscuss this episode on "The

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25:57

Episode 100 - 4 Scary Stories: Home Intruder (Dog...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/09/10

4 Scary Stories: Home Intruder (Dog Hero) / Bus Encounter / Crazy Online Friend / Deep Web Mystery Box***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or visit https://www.patreon.com/thescarecastDiscuss

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31:03

Episode 99 - 4 Scary Stories: Almost Kidnapped /...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/08/25

4 Scary Stories: Almost Kidnapped / Haunted Roads / Craigslist Close Call / Delivery Driver***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or visit https://www.patreon.com/thescarecastDiscuss this episode

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20:12

Episode 98 - 3 Scary Stories: Haunted Pizza Shop /...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/08/09

3 Scary Stories: Haunted Pizza Shop / Strange Hitchhiker / False Accusation***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or visit https://www.patreon.com/thescarecastDiscuss this episode on "The

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33:33

Episode 97 - 5 Scary Stories: Almost Kidnapped /...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/07/20

Episode 97 - 5 Scary Stories: Almost Kidnapped / Pedophile / Strange Phone Calls / Creepy Urban Legends / Disneyland***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or

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24:08

Episode 96 - 2 Craigslist Horror Stories

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/06/22

"Trust the Men on Craigslist" written by ByfelsDisciple https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comm... "The Last Job I'll Ever Take On Craigslist" Written by Nick Botic https://nickbotic.com/2016/12/19/the-... https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comm... Narrated by Sean Antony MUSIC CREDITS: Purple Plane Music Myuu Music ***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your

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25:45

Episode 95 - 4 Scary Stories: McDonald's / Serial...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/05/18

STORY #1: "He Was Waiting For Me Outside" written by momobaby97STORY #2: "My Mom Escaped The Hillside Strangler" (Anonymous)STORY #3: "I Was Almost Kidnapped By The Cartel" written by Sciencemusk STORY #4: "I Met My Boyfriend On Craigslist" written by Blair Daniels***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member

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51:53

Episode 94 - 3 Prom Night Horror Stories

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/05/05

These three scary prom horror stories will keep you up at night. Be grateful that you didn't have the bad experiences these people had. Even if you stayed at home or went to prom alone, it sure beats dealing with any psycho dates, especially if you meet them online.***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all

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21:27

Episode 93 - 4 TRUE Home Alone / Intruder Horror Stories

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/04/27

These set of scary stories revolve around people who are home alone who deal with crazy people knocking on their door. Listen to these stories to find out what happens!***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more

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28:44

Episode 92 - 3 Uber / Taxi Ride Horror Stories

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/04/22

These crazy taxi ride from hell experiences will scare you away from hopping in any driver's car. Be safe out there!***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or

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46:50

Episode 91 - 3 Airport Horror Stories

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/03/24

These creepy encounters all happened in airports. In one story, we dive in to a woman's encounter with a stranger who seemingly comes from nowhere and locks her and her friends inside a room with him. Another story involves a mysterious man from an unidentified country, and the last story revolves around the strange happenings going on under the Denver International Airport! Get ready to be creeped the heck out!***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email:

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32:31

Episode 90 - 3 TRUE Creepy Online Dating Horror Stories

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/03/19

These creepy stories will give you a creepy insight of online dating and how dangerous it truly can be. You never know who you are talking to until you meet them or spend time with them in person.***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released

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25:53

Episode 89 - "I went hiking with my class. It didn't...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/03/07

STORY: I WENT HIKING WITH MY CLASS. IT DIDN’T END WELL.WRITTEN BY: PocketOxford***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access to bonus content and never-before-released material, and also more extras. JOIN HERE or visit https://www.patreon.com/thescarecastDiscuss this episode on "The

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Episode 88 - "My Co-Worker May Soon Be A Victim Of...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/02/15

This scary coworker story will bring you to the edge of your seat. A woman meets a very odd man from the dating website, OKCupid, and falls head over heels for him through his constant lies and strange experiences. Listen to hear how she gets through this crazy relationship and how her coworkers are skeptical and warns her about the odd guy.***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising

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13:19

Episode 87 - "Woman Trespasses and Accuses Me Of...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/02/01

This scary story revolves around a local crazy woman who doesn't see anything wrong with trespassing into other people's property. Make sure you look out your windows and close your blinds in case you may have an unwelcome trespasser.***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes ad-free, get access

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18:42

Episode 86 - "Disney's Catacombs"

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2018/01/10

Have you ever been to Disneyland after closing time? These three guys went through one hell of a night after breaking into Disneyland after closing time and being left for dead in its underground catacombs after being caught by security. This scary story will creep you out.***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to

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26:24

Episode 85 - 2 Scary Christmas Stories

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2017/12/23

These two scary christmas stories will make you think twice about being angry about not getting what you want this year. From a strange man in a hotel to a family that loves to eat a different kind of meat, these stories will bring you to the edge of your seat.***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Get your SCAREPASS today by becoming a member on Patreon: listen to all episodes

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