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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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18:20

Episode 43 - 4 Night Shift Horror Stories (Volume 2)

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

2016/07/15

The night shift can be quite scary if you are not used to it. Sometimes you can have crazy stalkers threatening to come murder you, strange occurrences with no reasoning behind them, and creepy strangers outside giving you the creeps. These four cases involve four unfortunate people who will probably never work the night shift again! 1st Story: This is the reason I will never work an overnight shift again Written by PancakesAndPenguins

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Episode 42 - 3 Myspace Horror Stories

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

2016/07/08

3 Myspace Horror StoriesSupport 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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Episode 41 - 3 TRUE Scary Stories From Mexico

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

2016/06/30

Mexico may seem like a great tourist destination, but if you are not careful... this may be your great destination towards trouble. Cartels and narcos have been flooding the streets and it's really easy for some random person to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. These three encounters will make you think twice about venturing off to Mexico. Best to plan your trip ahead of time! 1st Story: Abducted in Mexico City Written by southerngothicbelle

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Episode 40 - 3 TRUE Scary Almost Kidnapped Horror...

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

2016/06/14

The three people almost got kidnapped unexpectedly, just another normal day in their life that turned into a nightmare. With smart tactics, these three luckily got away, be careful out there. 1st Story: Almost Kidnapped Written by cartersoko https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/4f5r9c/almost_kidnapped/ 2nd Story: The Time I was Almost Kidnapped Written by The_Red_Jinx https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/43yf0k/the_time_i_was_almost_kidnapped/ 3rd Story: I think I was almost

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16:02

Episode 39 - 3 SCARY Clown Horror Stories That Will...

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

2016/06/08

These three creepy clowns will increase your phobia and fear of clowns for sure... beware! Don't trust clowns at 10pm. 1st Story: There's a crazy clown in the house. Written by SwillFish https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/y6nlq/theres_a_crazy_clown_in_the_house/ 2nd Story: The time that I silly stringed a creepy clown Written by patdkkm8 https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/30o5yg/the_time_that_i_silly_stringed_a_creepy_clown/ 3rd Story: Clown.4.Rent@gmail.com Written by

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22:20

Episode 38 - 2 TRUE Scary Facebook Horror Stories

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

2016/06/04

Be careful who you add on Facebook, you never know who may be lurking on your profile right now, looking at all your pictures, where you may live, and who your friends are. Privacy is an issue with all social media, in these two stories, we look at the lives of one person who is stalked and threatened by a supposed hacker who may be more dangerous than she thinks and another person gets close to someone who may not be the person she thinks. Just be careful... 1st Story: I thought he was my friend

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18:44

Episode 37 - 3 TRUE Scary Stalker Stories (Volume 2)

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

2016/05/23

1st Story: She thought we were making fun of her Written by missblister https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/4gq7j7/she_thought_we_were_making_fun_of_her/ 2nd Story: My girlfriend and I unknowingly helped a stalker find his victim Written by drunkvulcan https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/3cvk5v/my_girlfriend_and_i_unknowingly_helped_a_stalker/ 3rd Story: Stalker threatened to take my neice Written by litchies

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Episode 36 - 3 Craigslist Horror Stories (Volume 3)

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

2016/05/18

Be careful who you meet on Craigslist! Make sure you always meet in a public place. These scary stories with crazy encounters with strangers and pervs will creep you out! 1st Story: I posted a babysitting ad on Craig's List Written by Breakevencoast5 https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/2trb66/i_posted_a_babysitting_ad_on_craigs_list/ 2nd Story: Craigslist Creeps Written by Pizza_Succubus https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/23bboi/craigslist_creeps/ 3rd Story: Weird and Creepy

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20:20

Episode 35 - Taxi Ride / Lyft Horror Stories

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

2016/04/21

Be careful which taxi you jump in, in the middle of the night. That taxi ride may be a ride from hell! Be safe! 1st Story: You're too sexy to go home alone Written by alasicannotgrin https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/3t7q5y/youre_too_sexy_to_go_home_alone/ 2nd Story: The Lyft Driver Written by inthemouthsofmaggots https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/339vo0/the_lyft_driver/ 3rd Story: Oh you don't have to pay... Written by freckles88

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Episode 34 - 3 McDonald's Horror Stories

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

2016/04/16

These true scary encounters at McDonald's will make you think twice before getting a happy meal at 10pm. From scary guys in the bathroom stalls to creepy guys that follow you home, these scary stories will creepy you out! 1st Story: Midnight McDonald's Written by Sweet-Hell https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/2xxzw9/midnight_mcdonalds/ 2nd Story: The Man in the McDonald's toilets Written by getfukinrekt

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19:04

Episode 33 - 3 Online Dating Horror Stories

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

2016/04/15

Online Dating will never be the same... 1st Story: Current Plenty of Fish Stalker Written by laceupest19xx https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/45dve0/current_plenty_of_fish_stalker/ 2nd Story: Stalker From Plenty of Fish Written by remy624 https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/3mztih/stalker_from_plenty_of_fish/ 3rd Story: Online Dating Horror Written by MrMattyCakes https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/2acw2w/gay_online_dating_horror/ Music is Composed by CO.AG Music..

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Episode 32 - 2 Disney Horror Stories (Volume 2)

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

2016/04/14

Mickey Mouse might be your worst nightmare now... This video is not intended to keep people away from Disney, these stories are purely for entertainment purposes and for a good scare involving our favorite things in life. 1st Story: What Lies Beneath Disney World Written by davea84 https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/38k996/what_lies_beneath_disney_world/ 2nd Story: WORKING AT DISNEY Written by BLEETCH1994 https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/25be39/working_at_disney/ Music is Composed by

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Episode 31 - 3 Scary Stories That Will Creep You Out...

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

2016/04/13

These scary stories from NoSleep will creep you out. From kids missing in drainage tunnels, mysterious phone calls, and strange staffing agencies. 1st Story I used to play in drainage tunnels as a kid. Written By LeoDuhVinci https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/469nta/i_used_to_play_in_drainage_tunnels_as_a_kid/ 2nd Story: I Still can't explain this, after more than twenty years. Written By Wildcatb

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Episode 30 - 3 Deep Web Horror Stories Volume 5

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

2016/04/12

Anything can happen on the deep web...1st Story: The Suicide Show Written by inthemouthsofmaggots https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3320hn/the_suicide_show2nd Story: I Found a Site Called "Peace and Love" on the Deep web, I Wasn't Ready for what Happened Next Written by InvaderLynx https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3wbzih/i_found_a_site_called_peace_and_love_on_the_deep3rd Story: A warning to those thinking about accessing the shadow web Written by keniluck

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Episode 29 - 4 Scary Stories That Will Creep You Out...

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

2016/02/28

These scary stories involve the Dr. Dre Headphones, Mental Hospitals and Crazy Dwellers, The Grim Reaper and its admirer, and a guy at the front door... be prepared to be scared! 1st Story (Narrated By MaddMike): Don't Fear the Reaper Written By HarryDresdenWizard https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comm... 2nd Story (Narrated By Blue Spooky): Mental Hospital Still Accepting Patients? Written By HeidiInTheDark https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/... 3rd Story (Narrated By MaddMike) I bought fake

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Episode 28 - 4 TRUE Scary HORROR Stories (Vol. 13)...

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

2016/02/23

Please see my feature on Lets Read's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2G11dTUlkjZCW_0EaZK4QStory 1: https://goo.gl/o38yusStory 2: Loading...Story 3: https://goo.gl/Y5nLJsStory 4: Loading...Music: CO.AG Music - "The Shadow People" Link: https://goo.gl/c6M34d Music: Myuuji - "The Pianist (Creepypasta Song) Piano Version - myuu & Madame Macabre" Link: https://goo.gl/le15Mb Sound Effects: Freesound.org***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact

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36:52

Episode 27 - After Valentines Day Horror Special...

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

2016/02/18

Around this time, love can go two different ways… unfortunately for these people, they didn't go the right way… Featuring These Narrators: Belladonna Black https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dugomiM9-ERRXqgDHQcxQ Unit #522 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_ZYv6nTFatzuhnbY0AIng ***1st Story (Narrated By MaddMike) "Gigi, The Coffee Girl" written By thespecialblank https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/2tltnf/gigi_the_coffee_girl/ 2nd Story (Narrated By Unit #522) "Some

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52:34

Episode 26 - After Valentines Day Horror Special...

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

2016/02/17

Around this time, love can go two different ways… unfortunately for these people, they didn't go the right way… Featuring These Narrators: DeadJosey https://www.youtube.com/user/DeadJosey ElfenLiedKouta https://www.youtube.com/user/KyoTheKiller Mr X Dreams https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dRxsZYGElwy9-4ohmYjeg Penny Dreadful Moment https://www.youtube.com/user/pennydreadfulmoment 1st Story (Narrated By MaddMike): "I fell in love with my best friend" written By jp_carver

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Episode 25 - 3 Disney Horror Stories (Feat. Mr X Dreams)

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

2016/02/10

Usually, this is the happiest place on Earth... Go Subscribe to Mr X Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dRxsZYGElwy9-4ohmYjeg 1st Story (Narrated By MaddMike): "Not all creatures at Disney World are animatronic" written By Domthecreator14 - Dominick Reppi https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/2zja8t/not_all_creatures_at_disney_world_are_animatronic/ 2nd Story (Narrated By Mr X Dreams): "The time I broke into Disney" written By IrateScientist

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15:25

Episode 23 - I Was The Defense Attorney For An...

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

2016/01/31

You never know the real killer unless you seen it in person... "I Was the Defense Attorney for an Alleged Serial Killer, and Now I Think My Life Might Be Over" written by Jaksim https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3z64jl/i_was_the_defense_attorney_for_an_alleged_serial/ Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any

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