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PODCAST

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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21:27

Episode 84 - Thanksgiving Horror Story "We Don't Do...

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

2017/11/23

Thanksgiving Horror Story "We Don't Do Anything Special For Thanksgiving Anymore. Not After Last Year."This scary story revolves around a family who decides to take a trip to a isolated cabin in order to have a more closer experience together for Thanksgiving, but unfortunately, things take a turn for the worst!***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

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33:15

Episode 83 - 2 Trick-Or-Treating Horror Stories...

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

2017/11/17

Have you been trick-or-treating and wonder if there may be some possibility a crazy person is stalking you? This episode features some strange trick-or-treaters that seem to shock the protagonist along with another story where a child encounters a strange man in a car who offers candy to him and his friends. This episode is the second volume of the trick or treat series!***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests,

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30:27

Episode 82 - 2 Trick-Or-Treating Horror Stories

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

2017/11/11

"My Friend Learned The Hard Way To Not Answer The Door To Late Night Trick-or-Treaters" posted by manen_lyset. https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/5ajb5s/my_friend_learned_the_hard_way_to_not_answer_the/ https://www.facebook.com/lyset.manen "Trick-or-treating in my old town" posted by thelesone https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/78npni/trickortreating_in_my_old_town/ MUSIC CO.AG Music & Kevin McCleod ***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me

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26:02

Episode 81 - 5 Scary Stories From The Horror Amino App

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

2017/10/31

STORIES from Horror Amino 1. I was invited to Sean's birthday party - posted by train_to_myers 2. "Wonderful Sausage" based on a True Story? - posted by ewatson836 3. The ghost car - posted by CovBlazeBabe 4. Keep Your Doors Locked At Night - posted by Anonymous Weirdo 5. April's Last Supper - posted by Raener Lewington MUSIC: CO.AG Music & Kevin McCleod ***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests,

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15:12

Episode 80 - 3 Pizza Delivery Horror Stories (Volume 3)

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

2017/10/12

The three scary pizza delivery horror stories will make you think twice before ordering pizza at night or perhaps opening the door to the scary guy holding a pizza you never ordered!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-scarecast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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27:55

Episode 79 - 5 Scary Stories That Will Creep You Out...

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

2017/08/27

5 scary stories that will creep you out!Topics - small towns, creepy guys, stalkers, paranormal encounters, ouija boardsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-scarecast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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16:33

Episode 78 - Cam Girl Horror Story - "I was a hot...

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

2017/08/03

Cam Girl Horror Story - Ever wonder if those cam girls ever experience crazy lunatics? If so, than this is the story for you!***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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16:27

Episode 77 - The Russian Sleep Experiment

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

2017/07/23

"The Russian Sleep Experiment" http://creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/The_Russian_Sleep_ExperimentMusic: myuu Music / CO.AG Music / Kevin MacLeod***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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33:33

Episode 76 - 2 TRUE Night Shift Horror Stories...

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

2017/07/16

Night shifts are dreading, especially when you have no one around and vulnerable to anyone coming to attack you. These two night shift horror stories will make you think twice before taking the shift. Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/4kg803/i_still_dont_know_how_he_found_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/4vzznu/fighting_for_my_life/ Music: myuu Music / CO.AG Music / Kevin MacLeod ***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email:

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26:56

Episode 75 - 2 Stalker / Pedophile Horror Stories...

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

2017/06/29

Stories:https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/4kg803/i_still_dont_know_how_he_found_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/4vzznu/fighting_for_my_life/ Music: myuu Music / CO.AG Music / Kevin MacLeod ***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

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26:17

Episode 74 - 3 TRUE Paranormal Horror Stories

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

2017/06/22

Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/6fh1hb/experience_while_i_was_a_missionary_in_los/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/54e38a/my_sister_saw_a_woman_sitting_on_my_bed/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/63npho/i_think_my_apartment_is_haunted/ Music: myuu Music / CO.AG Music / Kevin MacLeod ***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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11:19

Episode 73 - The Lost Episode of King Of The Hill

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

2017/06/08

The Lost Episode of King of The Hill http://geosheas-lost-episodes.wikia.com/wiki/The_Lost_Episode_of_King_Of_The_Hill Music: myuu Music / CO.AG 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 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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37:41

Episode 72 - Scary Stories That Will Creep You Out...

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

2017/06/01

I hope you enjoy this episode and big thanks for GirlDoesRant on Youtube for this collaboration! IStories: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/2yb36z/mr_moogy_was_imaginary_he_had_to_be/https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/5bk3xh/old_man_kidnaps_me_thinks_i_am_the_reincarnation/ https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/19oxoc/dr_ramsey/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1ja4h9/why_i_didnt_shower_for_21_years/ Music: myuu Music / CO.AG Music / Kevin MacLeod ***Follow

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24:57

Episode 71 - Why I Left The Deep Web

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

2017/05/18

"Why I Left The Deep Web" written by TASdiablo https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/4icn1a/why_i_left_the_deep_web/ ***Music: myuu Music / CO.AG Music / Kevin MacLeod***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

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29:19

Episode 70 - Date Night At Jim's Burgers (Scarecast...

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

2017/05/11

Hey guys... this episode is a special one as this one involved a lot of creative writing and is a story you will see nowhere else. I came up with the ideas and GR Wilson helped stitch them together. This one will be a crazy one! I hope you all enjoy and please keep leaving positive ratings on this podcast if you can :)This scary story will make you think twice about going on that date to meet a hot chick in the middle of nowhere. This night at Jim's Burgers is a night you will never

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29:08

Episode 69 - 4 McDonald's Horror Stories

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

2017/05/04

These 4 scary stories from McDonald's will make you think twice before leaving your kids in the play place! McDonald's horror stories will never be the same after you hear this episode. Why I stopped working at McDonald's (Scarecast Originals) Written by Nosnoinipo https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/5wf8n5/why_i_stopped_working_at_mcdonalds/ I used to work at McDonald's Written by Companion_Prose https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/5ny33e/i_used_to_work_at_mcdonalds/ The

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32:52

Episode 68 - 2 Scary Stalker Stories That Are True!

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

2017/04/27

These 2 scary horror stories involving stalkers will make you keep a good look out for possible followers. One story involves a creepy stalker landlord and the other story involves a secret stalker. ***My landlord stalked me Written by RegretfulBob https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/5cnt0g/my_landlord_stalked_me/ I never got to meet my stalker Written by lovely_stars https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/3ehxbj/i_never_got_to_meet_my_stalker/ ***All music composed by CO.AG

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23:00

Episode 67 - 6 Almost Kidnapped Horror Stories That...

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

2017/04/20

These stories involve six scary encounters where people almost get kidnapped. These stories are true and they are from the popular subreddit, LetsNotMeet! At the toy store Written by unowhut https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/5jkaz6/at_the_toy_store/ I thought she was going to steal my baby Written by CassTheGryffindor https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/4tv3b6/i_thought_she_was_going_to_steal_my_baby/ I would have gotten kidnapped Written by WOWsirs

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Episode 66 - 3 Home Alone Horror Stories That Are True!

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

2017/03/17

These 3 scary home alone horror stories will make you never want to be home by yourself again. Always keep your phone close! ***She tried to kill... and then broke into my house while I was home alone after being released from the psych ward.. Written By tetewhyelle https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/2b2kx8/she_tried_to_kill_herself_in_my_house_after/ The one day my parents trusted me to be alone Written By LZsteelerz

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18:19

Episode 65 - 3 College Horror Stories That Are True!

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

2017/03/05

Getting a bad grade in your class is not the worst thing that can happen at college, getting stalked or harassed could be among your other worries. These 3 college horror stories will make you cringe! ***Followed Around Campus Written By itssallymay https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/542fqf/followed_around_campus/ I Always Trust My Gut Written By Manda86OH5 https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/4m39w3/i_always_trust_my_gut/ My Worst College Experience Written By MilletBB13

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