{"podcast":{"title":"The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime","slug":"the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528","podcast_index_feed_id":432528,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/1a5a2b50-ba56-48fc-a05b-ce2a55cac801","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/the-scarecast","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/5/20/19/d7ba3561-4cd7-47c7-8800-2dc18994ee1c_-eb8309a3693b_1e50921ec5f9ea596dcb2087714c51e7.jpg","author":"Michael Crutchfield","episode_count":258,"summary":"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 and eager for more. Crutchfield’s storytelling prowess and commitment to sharing genuine scares have made The Scarecast a must-listen for fans of the eerie and unexplained.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T12:19:30.221466+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528"},"episode":{"title":"EP10 - 15 Scary Stories from Turnbull Canyon | Whittier, CA","slug":"ep10-15-scary-stories-from-turnbull-canyon-whittier-ca","published_at":"2026-04-23T21:43:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/ep10-15-scary-stories-from-turnbull-canyon-whittier-ca","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528","url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/1a5a2b50-ba56-48fc-a05b-ce2a55cac801/episodes/715b26d5-d195-424e-884b-9f5f918e71de","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/715b26d5-d195-424e-884b-9f5f918e71de/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Scarecast, I’m taking you back into Turnbull Canyon to tell fifteen of the scariest listener stories I’ve ever received from this haunted stretch of road. I’ll be your guide as we move from stalled cars and pounding on the windows, to robed figures appearing out of the darkness, to skinwalker‑like creatures charging on all fours and disappearing into the night. Along the way, I’ll narrate encounters with ghostly children, vanishing pedestrians, cult‑like gatherings, and phantom vehicles that tailgate you through the canyon before blinking out of existence. I also weave in a few real cases tied to the area, including infamous attacks and alleged ghost photos, to show how easily true crime and the supernatural collide in Turnbull. Settle in, turn the lights down, and let me tell you fifteen reasons people refuse to drive this canyon after dark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"In this episode of The Scarecast, I’m taking you back into Turnbull Canyon to tell fifteen of the scariest listener stories I’ve ever received from this h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1549,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/episodes/ep10-15-scary-stories-from-turnbull-canyon-whittier-ca/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/ep10-15-scary-stories-from-turnbull-canyon-whittier-ca.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}