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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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5:33

Bedtime Story #12: "Tag!"

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

2023/02/11

"Tag!" written by Ryan Major (follow him on Twitter @rcmajorwriting)***Note: Hey everyone, I really hope you enjoyed this spooky bedtime story. If you all could please rate and review my podcast, that would be greatly appreciated. I also want to say that I have been absent primarily due to my day job. I work as a public accountant, and unfortunately, it's busy season for us! So I am working like 12-16 hour days. I will be back in full effect next month in March :) Reach out to me on

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13:18

S7E6 - 3 Scary Stories: How To Live Nine Lives

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

2023/01/21

Story #1: The List written by u/firesidechats451Story #2: My name is Death, and I feel severely misunderstood written by u/HotelEntropyStory #3: How To Live Nine Lives written by u/Sprattus_Sprattus***Stay Connected: follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat for updates and more content!Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-scarecast/exclusive-contentAdvertising

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19:02

S7E5 - Happy Harry's Kingdom (Scarecast Originals)

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

2023/01/13

Happy Harry's Kingdom (Scarecast Originals) written by T.C. Luppi and Michael CrutchfieldCheck out T.C. Luppi's Other Works: https://www.reddit.com/user/poloniumpoisoning/***Stay Connected > Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat!Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-scarecast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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4:55

Bedtime Story #11: "I Think I'm The Last Person On...

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

2023/01/10

"I Think I'm The Last Person On Earth" written by u/Cosmic_Hitchhiker***Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat!Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecastContact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.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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13:09

S7E4 - 3 Scary Stories: I'm Sick Of The Night Shift

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

2023/01/02

Story #1: "Where the hell is Dave?" written by u/BeeIsBackStory #2: "I'm sick of the night shift..." written by u/bruggalugStory #3: "Cat and Marie" written by u/1000andonenites***Stay Connected > Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat!Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-scarecast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries:

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3:24

Bedtime Story #10: "You Remind Me So Much of Myself"

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

2023/01/01

"You Remind Me So Much of Myself" written by Rick Grae***Stay Connected > Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat!Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries.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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31:35

S7E3 - 7 Scary Stories: Creepy Tea Parties, Deceased...

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

2022/12/10

Story #1: "Princess Tea Party" written by u/bruggalug Story #2: "I Lost My Phone" written by u/eattwogallonsoflardStory #3: "I called 911 on my wife" written by u/SlimMosezStory #4: "My husband hasn’t spoken to me for days" written by u/LuminoustygianStory #5: "My (17F) Mom (44F) is Cruel to My Cat" written by u/willisaugustoStory #6: "My sister was just eight when she died" written by u/PurpleFunk36Story #7: "A creepy individual was lurking about

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27:44

S7E2 - "I Don't Want To Go!"

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

2022/11/17

Written by Darkly Gathers***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/thescarecastSupport this podcast at —

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35:23

S7E1 - The New Target in Owingsville

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

2022/11/04

"The New Target in Owingsville" written by GTripp14***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/thescarecastSupport this podcast at —

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24:45

S6E30 - The In Crowd (Scarecast Originals)

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

2022/10/24

"The In Crowd" written by Ash Phoenix / phoenixfliesThis is the last episode of this season!***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/thescarecastSupport this

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32:27

S6E29 - 2 Scary Stories: A Helicopter Circles My...

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

2022/10/07

STORY #1: "Hide" written by u/Jorgesgorge1977STORY #2: "A Helicopter mysteriously circles my house every night" written by u/Raindrop_Nightmare***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

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30:11

S6E28 - 2 Scary Stories: Haunting Face Reveal /...

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

2022/09/21

STORY #1: "I watched the live face reveal of my favorite YouTuber. What I saw will always haunt me" written by Colt_LeasureSTORY #2: "I manage my sister's Onlyfans Account" written by u/xgirl_with_one_eyex***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

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25:40

S6E27 - 2 Scary Stories: I Wish I Didn't Hit Play

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

2022/09/08

STORY #1: "How to bring up to my wife that she's gone too far on a prank?" written by throwaway0294856STORY #2: "I found a VHS in a VCR I bought...I wish I hadn't hit play" written by YourFriendHoffVideo Link to VHS Tape: https://youtu.be/IoDHYDjlSMo ***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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31:37

S6E26 - 2 Scary Stories: One Call I Will Never Forget...

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

2022/08/29

STORY #1: "I am a paramedic in Alaska. There was one call I will never forget" written by Colt LeasureThis is one call a paramedic will never forget... but also wishes he could forget.STORY #2: "My roommate has been leaving our house at 7:06 PM every day. I found out why" written by Colt LeasureThe perfect roommate at first... but a strange activity she repeats every single night says otherwise...***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for updates. Contact me through email:

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22:12

S6E25 - The Laptop (Scarecast Originals)

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

2022/08/19

"The Laptop" written by Gtripp14 (Scarecast Originals)This laptop may cost the protagonist much more than $100, it could very well end up being the most expensive purchase of his life.***Artwork by Alyssa Morgo - follow her on Instagram at @amorgo_artFollow 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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29:23

S6E24 - 2 Scary Stories: Don't Buy Love Potions From...

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

2022/08/17

STORY #1: "The Delivery" written by Certain_Emergency122A big tip for a quick pizza delivery may come with reason... would you risk your life for a few extra bucks?STORY #2: "I shouldn’t have bought my girlfriend a love potion from the dark web" written by SimbaTheSavage8A love potion that can bring any girl back into your life comes with more problems than one may expect...Artwork by Alyssa Morgo - follow her on Instagram at @amorgo_art***Follow me @thescarecast on Instagram for

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S6E23 - 2 Scary Stories: My Brother Collects Weird Dolls

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

2022/08/02

Knock-knock jokes will never be the same again...STORY #1: "Every night, my girlfriend wakes me up to tell the exact same joke" written by u/Point_Of_No_Return-STORY #2: "My brother started collecting these weird dolls" written by u/HauntedHobbyBox1997***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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36:25

S6E22 - I Physically, Literally, Cannot Break Up With...

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

2022/07/28

Breaking up with a boyfriend can be very difficult, especially if it isn't possible..."I Physically, Literally, Cannot Break Up With My Boyfriend" written by u/dollcollective***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

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38:29

S6E21 - 3 Scary Stories: Daddy's Never Gonna Hurt You...

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

2022/07/17

Story 1: "My wife was always a jealous woman" written by u/Mrs_steaksStory 2: "My girlfriend and I were chased by a satanic cult in the Appalachia mountains of West Virginia" written by u/RandomguyspeaksStory 3: "Daddy's Never Gonna Hurt You Again" written by u/BurntSchmidt***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

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41:30

S6E20 - I Received A Text From My Wife... While Sat...

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

2022/07/04

Have you ever received a text from someone who is sitting right next to you... who doesn't even have their phone around them... maybe it could be a prank or maybe the person sitting next to you isn't the person you think they are."I received a text from my wife, while sat next to her" written by u/phoenix_flies (Part 1 and 2)***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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