{"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":"EP18 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories | Disneyland, Stalkers, and Paranormal Hauntings","slug":"ep18-8-true-scary-stories-disneyland-stalkers-and-paranormal-hauntings","published_at":"2026-07-10T02:31:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/ep18-8-true-scary-stories-disneyland-stalkers-and-paranormal-hauntings","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/c8875416-25f0-41ee-8bb7-510fce039380","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/c8875416-25f0-41ee-8bb7-510fce039380/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we explore eight chilling real-life encounters—from three friends overwhelmed by a shared, unexplainable presence on a dark street to a Disneyland ghost story that’s been whispered about for decades. A haunted apartment, eerie late-night sightings, and something violently knocking from the woods blur the line between paranoia and the paranormal. But some of the most terrifying moments aren’t supernatural at all—reminding us that sometimes, the real danger is human. Writing Credits: cheekonyourface (2), quiet-on-set (3), DGWoods-author (5), violettefemme23 (6), No-Zone6137 (7), and RichGeci (8) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"In this episode, we explore eight chilling real-life encounters—from three friends overwhelmed by a shared, unexplainable presence on a dark street to a D…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1939,"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/ep18-8-true-scary-stories-disneyland-stalkers-and-paranormal-hauntings/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/ep18-8-true-scary-stories-disneyland-stalkers-and-paranormal-hauntings.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}