{"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":"S9E2 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories: Have You Encountered the Dogman?","slug":"s9e2-5-true-scary-stories-have-you-encountered-the-dogman","published_at":"2025-04-17T18:34:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/s9e2-5-true-scary-stories-have-you-encountered-the-dogman","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/128b74e0-f0d7-49e4-a219-c058e678ad71","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/128b74e0-f0d7-49e4-a219-c058e678ad71/stream.mp3","summary":"After a brief hiatus, The Scarecast returns with a chilling new episode, Season 9 Episode 2, packed with true stories that will keep you up at night. Mike is back from the chaos of busy season in public accounting and ready to deliver a fresh batch of spine-tingling tales for all the loyal listeners who stuck around during the break. This episode features a handpicked collection of the creepiest recent encounters and several creepy pictures/videos posted on the web: Stories: 1. I live in the heart of Appalachia and this is easily the most terrifying story of one of my experiences (posted by doobydoopy) https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1jnj5k8/i_live_in_the_heart_of_appalachia_and_this_is/ A late-night walk in the woods of southern West Virginia turns into a nightmare when two friends are stalked by an inhuman voice and a blood-curdling scream that defies explanation. 2. This photo was taken in 2013, I’m still dumbfounded by it (posted by Outrageous_Flight_77) https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1jq3g8c/this_photo_was_taken_in_2013_im_still_dumbfounded/ A woman captures a mysterious face—eerily resembling her late twin sister—in the background of a sepia-toned photo, sparking debate about the afterlife and the possibility of a heartwarming spectral visit. 3. Kind of a Spooky Thing That Happened to Me In Gettysburg (posted by 4thdegreeknight) https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1g9t4h6/kind_of_a_spooky_thing_that_happened_to_me_in/ A family trip to America’s most haunted battlefield leads to a series of unsettling events in a hotel laundry room, leaving one skeptic convinced that the town’s ghostly legends are real. 4. This freaked me out (posted by mokihh) https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jmy3s0/this_freaked_me_o…","meta_description":"After a brief hiatus, The Scarecast returns with a chilling new episode, Season 9 Episode 2, packed with true stories that will keep you up at night. Mike…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2123,"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/s9e2-5-true-scary-stories-have-you-encountered-the-dogman/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/s9e2-5-true-scary-stories-have-you-encountered-the-dogman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}