{"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":"EP19 - 20 TRUE Horror Stories | Haunted Houses, Creepy Things Children Have Said, and Ghostly Encounters","slug":"ep19-20-true-horror-stories-haunted-houses-creepy-things-children-have-said-and-ghostly-encounters","published_at":"2026-07-14T01:19:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/ep19-20-true-horror-stories-haunted-houses-creepy-things-children-have-said-and-ghostly-encounters","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/ae5cd786-f3e6-49f7-974b-e3cdff6fd2e9","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/ae5cd786-f3e6-49f7-974b-e3cdff6fd2e9/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode, you will hear 20 true scary stories about haunted houses, creepy kids, glitch-in-the-Matrix moments, and ghosts that follow you home. From shadow figures in bedroom doorways to baby cries in empty apartments and a possible alien abduction on a dark highway, these listener-submitted tales will make you question what’s really lurking in the dark. Writing Credits: Ryanb789 (1), fatasswithtwokids (2), RaisinBlazer (4), Far_Cress7984 (5), gothiclg (6), Watersurf (7), kindofthebest (8), gabberchella (10), Confident_Speech_534 / Lenora (11), SystemOfAFoopa (12), Hoobi_Goobi (13), Sleepless-Tarsier / Pancake (14), QuietProtocol (15), shadow_swan234 (16), gr1nd3rzsz (17), SasaReddit31 (18), Warden_Dresden87 (19), and Heavy-Metal-Mommy (20) Video Links: Story #8 - Picture of Debbie Stone's Memorial (Disneyland) https://imgur.com/a/mKHukX0 Story #15 - Work Site Referenced https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1lrf3rw/paranormal_activity_at_my_work_this_morning_415am/?share_id=7Io-4S3WwmA06CKA54Ynx&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1 Story #18 - The Man At The Door https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1kyn8lh/the_man_at_the_door/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Go listen to my last episode, EP18 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories | Disneyland, Stalkers, and Paranormal Hauntings, for more creepy tales! 📲 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next upload About The Scarecast: The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to ma…","meta_description":"In this episode, you will hear 20 true scary stories about haunted houses, creepy kids, glitch-in-the-Matrix moments, and ghosts that follow you home. Fro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3642,"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/ep19-20-true-horror-stories-haunted-houses-creepy-things-children-have-said-and-ghostly-encounters/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/ep19-20-true-horror-stories-haunted-houses-creepy-things-children-have-said-and-ghostly-encounters.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}