{"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":"EP14 - The Andrew Dawson Case: He Filmed a Giant… Then Disappeared","slug":"ep14-the-andrew-dawson-case-he-filmed-a-giant-then-disappeared","published_at":"2026-06-15T21:35:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/ep14-the-andrew-dawson-case-he-filmed-a-giant-then-disappeared","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/caff2a3d-14d0-474d-bc06-5f99c4615896","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/caff2a3d-14d0-474d-bc06-5f99c4615896/stream.mp3","summary":"A viral TikTok showed what looked like a giant standing on a mountain… and then the man who filmed it vanished. The Andrew Dawson giant case is one of the internet’s most chilling mysteries—and it only gets stranger the deeper you go. In April 2022, Andrew Dawson, a 34-year-old from Campbell River, British Columbia, captured a bizarre figure high on a ridge near Canoe Mountain, not far from the Jasper SkyTram. What started as a single TikTok giant on mountain clip quickly spiraled into a viral TikTok conspiracy involving alleged government encounters, black helicopters, UFO sightings, and claims of being followed. But as millions watched in real time, skeptics began pointing to more grounded explanations—telecommunication towers, helicopter logging, and misidentified structures hidden in plain sight. This case sits at a strange intersection of internet fame, perception, and pressure. Was the “giant on the mountain” ever real, or did viral attention push Andrew into something far more complicated? With discussions of a possible hoax, a government cover up, and the role of mental health and viral fame, the story of Andrew Dawson remains one of the most debated modern internet mysteries. On The Scarecast, we break down paranormal and true crime cases with research, context, and an open mind—separating what we know from what we think we saw. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"A viral TikTok showed what looked like a giant standing on a mountain… and then the man who filmed it vanished. The Andrew Dawson giant case is one of the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1351,"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/ep14-the-andrew-dawson-case-he-filmed-a-giant-then-disappeared/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/ep14-the-andrew-dawson-case-he-filmed-a-giant-then-disappeared.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}