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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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9:04

Episode 22 - Working At The Morgue Was The Worst Job...

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

2016/01/29

"When I was doing nurse's training, I worked in the morgue for extra cash. It was the worst job I ever had" written by sleepyhollow_101 https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3zir83/when_i_was_doing_nurses_training_i_worked_in_the/Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAFollow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising

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11:07

Episode 19 - Dark Places On The Deep Web

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

2016/01/26

The deep web has some dark places that us extremely disturbing... if you know where to look, or maybe sometimes, the dark places can find you... "You can find some very dark places on the internet, if you know where to look" written by TheRealMugen https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3pymnb/you_can_find_some_very_dark_places_on_the/ Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for

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10:08

Episode 18 - I've Been Getting Strange Letters From...

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

2016/01/25

Better watch who sends you those strange letters... "I've been getting strange letters from the St. Louis prison" written by AHarmonRights https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3i8bzr/ive_been_getting_strange_letters_from_the_st/ Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAFollow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising

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14:12

Episode 17 - Last Night My Dog Passed Away, 4 Hours...

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

2016/01/24

"I've had my dog since the day I was born - all 31 years. Yeah I know it sounds impossible to you. Last night he passed away, and 4 hours later, a group of people showed up in my yard" written by inaaace. https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3v0y70/ive_had_my_dog_since_the_day_i_was_born_all_31/ Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Music also includes songs by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under

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18:35

Episode 16 - Lets Not Meet Horror Stories Volume 2...

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

2016/01/19

Make sure your not being watched right now... Please go subscribe to this amazing narrator, the grandpa of horror narrating... Phantom Librarian https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjo2yR7IRjYlqyz2J5YGpQ1st Story: Ladies, ALWAYS trust your intuition, and be careful when staying in hotel rooms alone! Written By isabelly212 https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/2e95ne/ladies_always_trust_your_intuition_and_be_careful/2nd Story They mistaken me for someone else 3rd Story: Roommate Wanted: Female

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19:23

Episode 15 - 4 Scary Stories To Fuel Your Nightmares...

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

2016/01/18

Music: Myuuji - https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcav... Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... 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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16:51

Episode 14 - Let's Not Meet - Reddit Horror Stories -...

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

2016/01/16

Before you go to sleep, make sure the front door is locked... Please go subscribe to this amazing narrator, the grandpa of horror narrating... Phantom Librarian https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjo2yR7IRjYlqyz2J5YGpQ 1st Story: "Dr. Ramsey" written By sweetmercy https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/19oxoc/dr_ramsey/ 2nd Story: Home Alone Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Follow me @thescarecast on

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18:21

Episode 13 - Locked In A Resort Room in Dominican...

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

2016/01/12

Don't judge a book by its cover..."I am currently sitting locked in a resort room in Dominican Republic. Right after I hit submit here, my wife and I will attempt to run, and I really hope this goes through" written by inaaacehttps://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3tgi8x/i_am_currently_sitting_locked_in_a_resort_room_in/Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAFollow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates

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6:23

Episode 12 - A Father's Worst Nightmare, Almost A...

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

2016/01/10

Make sure you aways keep an eye on your child... "A Father's Worst Nightmare... Almost A Reality" written by creepygremlin https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/3x1wsc/a_fathers_worst_nightmare_almost_a_reality/ 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 story requests, concerns, or advertising

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13:28

Episode 11 - Ward B, Patient 3: Caffeine

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

2016/01/09

"Ward B, Patient 3: Caffeine" written by pinkfuzzies https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3u6u4i/ward_b_patient_3_caffeine/ Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Music in this video also composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email:

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10:42

Episode 10 - I Found An Unopened Email From My Best...

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

2016/01/08

You may want to check your email if you haven't heard from your friend in a while... "I found an unopened e-mail from my best friend before he killed himself" written by TheRealMugen https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3pimrq/i_found_an_unopened_email_from_my_best_friend/ 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

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17:29

Episode 9 - Ward B, Patient Two: Monsters

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

2016/01/07

This patient two... a woman who claims her husband turned into something else... "Ward B, Patient Two: Monsters" written by pinkfuzzies https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/related/3u1vgl/ward_b_patient_2_monsters/ Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Music in this episode is also composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for

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16:49

Episode 8 - Ward B, Patient One: Peeling

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

2016/01/06

This is patient one... please check in This story includes self harm, anorexia, and more... "Ward B, Patient One: Peeling" written by pinkfuzzies https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3twqaf/ward_b_patient_one_peeling Music: CO.AG Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Discuss this episode on "The

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8:01

Episode 7 - Do Not Buy Cars From Craigslist

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

2016/01/05

Craigslist may not be the best place for you to buy a car that wont disturb you... this scary story will make you not think cheap anymore "Do NOT buy cars from craigslist..." written By _pr_ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3j1x0g/do_not_buy_cars_from_craigslist/ Music: CO.AG Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA 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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11:04

Episode 6 - My Coworker Killed Himself Over A Lost...

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

2016/01/04

"Two weeks ago my co-worker killed himself over a lost USB flash drive. I found that flash drive today" written By JaytheThrowaway22 https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3sgyto/two_weeks_ago_my_coworker_killed_himself_over_a/ AUDIO CLIP OF DAUGHTER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoI-QsDI6Wo Music: CO.AG Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-scarecast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries:

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8:46

Episode 5 - Don't Answer Craigslist Ads Posted At 2...

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

2016/01/03

You better pray you don't find this post next time your looking for a car on Craigslist! Story Written By Bryce333 Don't answer ads posted at 2 AM in the morning https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/2nfej5/dont_answer_ads_posted_at_2_am_in_the_morning/ Music is Composed by CO.AG Music (Big thanks to him, will be using his music from now on more than likely) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Please email me stories : maddmikehorror@yahoo.com Subscribe To My New

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19:14

Episode 4 - Stalker Horror Stories | TRUE STORIES...

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

2016/01/02

Have you ever felt like someone was following you? Maybe they are behind you right now! These scary stories will make you look over your shoulder twice! Featuring. Lets Read! Go subscribe to him: https://www.youtube.com/user/LetsReadOfficial Music is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Story Credits: "Creepy guy followed me home" written By crazygoatlady_

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13:42

Episode 3 - I Blindly Jumped Into A Psychologic...

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

2016/01/01

People will do anything for extra Christmas money, even if it means becoming a psychological test experiment. Let's just hope he makes it to the store to buy the gifts!"TIFU... I Jumped Blindly Into A Psychology Experiment For Extra Christmas Money" written by TheRealMugenMusic is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAFollow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any

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7:43

Episode 2 - Dad's Tapes: The Child Star

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

2015/12/31

Warning: This story is pretty disturbing, involves child abuse. Here is the first tape found from dad's collection of interviews."Dad's Tapes: The Child Star" written by u/EZmiseryMusic is Composed by CO.AG Music... Go Subscribe To Him https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvASupport 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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9:27

Episode 1 - Christmas In Our New Home Was A Nightmare

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

2015/12/30

Christmas is supposed to be a fun holiday, but with the added in haunted dolls, scary haunted house full of murder, and a family totally clueless, this Christmas was a bit more unusual."Our First Christmas In Our New Home Was A Nightmare" written by u/cmd102Music: CO.AG MusicFollow 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:

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