{"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":"EP4 - Dolly’s Dip: The Matterhorn Death Disney Wants You to Forget","slug":"ep4-dolly-s-dip-the-matterhorn-death-disney-wants-you-to-forget","published_at":"2026-03-13T21:15:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/ep4-dolly-s-dip-the-matterhorn-death-disney-wants-you-to-forget","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/5951fb63-b578-4fc4-9b70-b54353a08d05","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/5951fb63-b578-4fc4-9b70-b54353a08d05/stream.mp3","summary":"Disneyland sells itself as the happiest place on Earth—but behind the music and fireworks, there are stories the park will never put on a brochure. In this episode, I take you inside the concrete heart of the Matterhorn Bobsleds to unpack the horrifying and still‑unresolved death of Regena “Dolly” Young, a 47‑year‑old woman who fell from her bobsled in 1984 and was struck and killed by the next oncoming car in a section of track now known as “Dolly’s Dip.” We’ll go back to Disneyland’s first recorded guest fatality on the Matterhorn in 1964, examine how lightly regulated theme park safety was in the 1980s, and break down the three leading theories of how Dolly’s seatbelt mysteriously ended up unfastened. Then we move into the paranormal: after‑hours track walks, cold spots, dead work lights, and cast members who swear they’ve felt Dolly watching them from the darkness inside the mountain.​ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"Disneyland sells itself as the happiest place on Earth—but behind the music and fireworks, there are stories the park will never put on a brochure. In thi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1488,"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/ep4-dolly-s-dip-the-matterhorn-death-disney-wants-you-to-forget/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/ep4-dolly-s-dip-the-matterhorn-death-disney-wants-you-to-forget.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}