{"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":"EP5 - The Man Who Erased Himself: The Unsolved Mystery of Peter Bergmann","slug":"ep5-the-man-who-erased-himself-the-unsolved-mystery-of-peter-bergmann","published_at":"2026-03-20T20:07:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/ep5-the-man-who-erased-himself-the-unsolved-mystery-of-peter-bergmann","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/a451c5b9-a9ef-4876-b004-5e77a3d19386","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/a451c5b9-a9ef-4876-b004-5e77a3d19386/stream.mp3","summary":"A quiet stranger arrives in the Irish town of Sligo in June 2009, checks into a hotel under the name “Peter Bergmann,” and spends four days methodically erasing his identity before his body is found on Rosses Point beach. In this episode of The Scarecast, we retrace his final steps through CCTV, witness statements, and autopsy findings to explore how a man in the age of surveillance could vanish without a name, a past, or a single confirmed connection left behind. From terminal illness and planned disappearance to whispers of espionage and criminal ties, we unpack the leading theories behind one of Ireland’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"A quiet stranger arrives in the Irish town of Sligo in June 2009, checks into a hotel under the name “Peter Bergmann,” and spends four days methodically e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1188,"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/ep5-the-man-who-erased-himself-the-unsolved-mystery-of-peter-bergmann/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/ep5-the-man-who-erased-himself-the-unsolved-mystery-of-peter-bergmann.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}