{"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":"S9E3 - 9 TRUE Scary Stories: I Have A Ghost Story...","slug":"s9e3-9-true-scary-stories-i-have-a-ghost-story","published_at":"2025-05-07T15:56:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528/s9e3-9-true-scary-stories-i-have-a-ghost-story","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/56fbf03a-34ab-43f9-84fa-76552bcc488d","audio_url":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/56fbf03a-34ab-43f9-84fa-76552bcc488d/stream.mp3","summary":"Season 9, Episode 3 of The Scarecast Podcast delivers nine chilling true stories that defy explanation and blur the line between the natural and supernatural. Listeners will hear a haunting account from a caregiver about a resident whose deceased husband’s ghost was seen locked in a basement, a terrifying encounter with a massive, two-legged wolf-like creature in Alaska, and a poltergeist lifting blankets in a quiet mansion. Other stories include a man haunted by a sinister entity during sleep paralysis, an unsettling hiking experience with mysterious watchers in the woods, and a near-abduction by a man who exuded the unmistakable smell of death. The episode also features a haunted Ouija board that brought nightmares and bruises, demonic activity centered around a basement door slamming in the dead of night, and eerie, unexplained knocks and voices experienced by a parent and child. Each story is a raw, firsthand account that will leave you questioning what lurks just beyond our sight. Prepare for a journey into true horror that will haunt your thoughts long after the episode ends-this is The Scarecast, where the scary is real. Stories: 1. “A discussion I had with my resident today shook me up” posted by psychcrime https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jvp2lc/a_discussion_i_had_with_my_resident_today_shook/ A caregiver recounts a resident with early dementia who tells a detailed, haunting story about her deceased husband’s ghost physically trapped in their basement after his death by suicide. 2. “Dogman in Alaska??” posted by Responsible_Beat1947 https://www.reddit.com/r/dogman/comments/1jw9qkb/dogman_in_alaska/ A man’s father describes a terrifying hunting experience where he encounters a massive, two-legged wolf-like creature that snarls and chases elk befo…","meta_description":"Season 9, Episode 3 of The Scarecast Podcast delivers nine chilling true stories that defy explanation and blur the line between the natural and supernatu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1938,"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/s9e3-9-true-scary-stories-i-have-a-ghost-story/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/s9e3-9-true-scary-stories-i-have-a-ghost-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}