The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime
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The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime
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 paranor...
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EP30 - James "Murr" Murray: From Impractical Jokers to New Horror Movie "Don’t Move"
In this special episode of the Scarecast Podcast, I’m joined by James “Murr” Murray of Impractical Jokers, who shares the story behind Don’t Move—the...
7 Disturbing Disneyland Deaths
In this video, we explore 7 Disturbing Disneyland Deaths that occurred across some of the park’s most recognizable attractions, including the Matterho...
5 Killers Caught Years Later
Five criminals who believed they had escaped justice — some for more than 40 years — until preserved DNA, genetic genealogy, discarded items, and thei...
5 Scary Stories: Ghostly Granny, Sleep Paralysis, and Creepy Hotel Owner
Five true scary stories where the paranormal crosses paths with real-world danger. From a dead relative appearing in a hallway to a shadow figure that...
EP26 - 6 TRUE Horror Stories | Ouija Boards, Haunted Roads & Alien Encounters
Six creepy stories from people who experienced something they still can’t explain: a skeptic’s Ouija board prank followed by a terrifying encounter du...
EP25 - 8 Disneyland Horror Stories
Could Disneyland’s magic take on a darker life after the gates close? This episode explores true chilling accounts and creepy stories from former cast...
EP24 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories | Hide & Go Seek, Neighbor Haunting & A Tinder Date From Hell
In today's episode, I'm telling you five creepy stories including a hide‑and‑seek encounter with something hiding in the dark, a toddler's chilling "v...
EP23 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories | Disneyland, Ouija Board Sessions, and Strangers on AOL Messenger
In this episode, we're diving into five scary true stories submitted by listeners and pulled straight from Reddit — covering a haunted restaurant, a c...
EP22 - 12 TRUE Scary Stories: Creepy Roommates, Children Who See Ghosts, and Almost Kidnapped
In this episode, we dive into a chilling collection of true paranormal and real-world horror stories: a phantom little girl who keeps calling 911 from...
EP21 - 14 TRUE Horror Stories | Paranormal Encounters, Police Officer, and Military
Tonight’s episode dives into some of the darkest and most unsettling encounters shared by soldiers, cops, Disneyland park employees, and everyday peop...
EP20 - 5 Disturbing True Crime Cases That Are Unsolved
Five of the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases... from a man found under bizarre circumstances in Tennessee, to a mysterious woman in an Oslo h...
EP19 - 20 TRUE Horror Stories | Haunted Houses, Creepy Things Children Have Said, and Ghostly Encounters
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....
EP18 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories | Disneyland, Stalkers, and Paranormal Hauntings
In this episode, we explore eight chilling real-life encounters—from three friends overwhelmed by a shared, unexplainable presence on a dark street to...
EP17 - 3 Disturbing Craigslist Encounters
3 ordinary Craigslist interactions that turned into pure nightmare fuel.
In this episode of The Scarecast, we dive into three disturbing real-li...
EP16 - The Haunting of Glen Tavern Inn
Every old hotel has a story—but at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, California, those stories may still be walking the halls.
In this episode...
EP15 - The World Cup Mistake That Cost Andrés Escobar His Life
Colombian defender Andrés Escobar scored an own goal at the 1994 World Cup. Ten days later, he was shot in a Medellín parking lot. This episode uncove...
EP14 - The Andrew Dawson Case: He Filmed a Giant… Then Disappeared
A viral TikTok showed what looked like a giant standing on a mountain… and then the man who filmed it vanished. The Andrew Dawson giant case is one of...
EP13 - Mayk Leão's Viral UFO Encounter... A Hoax?
Could a Brazilian animal rescuer have captured one of the most compelling UFO videos of the decade — or did he just pull off one of the biggest viral...
EP12 - The Human Mask Phenomenon
What if the scariest part of modern life isn’t ghosts or demons, but the feeling that the people we see on screen… aren’t really who they appear to be...
EP11 - The Mysterious Case of Amy Eskridge: Anti-Gravity, Threats, and Ultraterrestrials
This episode dives into the mysterious life and passing of anti‑gravity researcher Amy Eskridge, a brilliant Huntsville scientist who warned friends t...
EP10 - 15 Scary Stories from Turnbull Canyon | Whittier, CA
Explore 15 terrifying true scary stories from listeners who survived encounters in the infamous Turnbull Canyon near Whittier, CA. Known for its dark...
EP9 - The Dark History of Turnbull Canyon | Whittier, CA
Turnbull Canyon looks like a peaceful four‑mile loop in the Puente Hills near Whittier, but generations of locals and investigators see it as a hotspo...
EP8 - 10 Scary Stories from the Colorado Street Bridge | Pasadena, CA
A few weeks ago, I visited the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, California—one of the most haunted locations in Southern California and a place inf...
EP7 - 5 Strange Cases Involving Scientists and Defense Employees
In this episode, we follow a chilling pattern that no official agency has ever laid out in one place: a nine‑month window where scientists, analysts,...
EP6 - The Disappearance of William “Neil” McCasland
On February 27, 2026, retired Air Force Major General William “Neil” McCasland walked out of his Albuquerque home and vanished, leaving his phone and...
EP5 - The Man Who Erased Himself: The Unsolved Mystery of Peter Bergmann
In June 2009, an unidentified man checked into a small Irish hotel under the name “Peter Bergmann” — a name that belonged to no one — and spent four d...
EP4 - Dolly’s Dip: The Matterhorn Death Disney Wants You to Forget
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...
EP3 - The Boston Tickler: The Man at the Foot of the Bed
On a quiet spring night in 2014, Boston College junior Jonny Goldowsky opened his eyes in his Foster Street bedroom and saw a man in a Gator‑style ski...
#2 - Talhotblond: A Catfish Horror Story
A bored middle‑aged machinist, a beautiful small‑town teenager, and a 22‑year‑old college student cross paths in an online chatroom in 2005—and nothin...
#1 - Haunted Places: Galster Park (West Covina, CA)
Step into the shadows of Galster Wilderness Park—one of Southern California’s most talked‑about haunted locations, hidden in the hills of West Covina...
Bedtime Story #31: Creepy Encounters at Joint Forces Training Base (Los Alamitos, CA)
Deep within the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, something sinister lurks in the shadows. This chilling episode features a firs...
S9E5: Colorado Street Bridge | Pasadena, CA
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, including real-life incidents and urban legends. Listener discretion is advised.
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S9E4: Inglewood Horror Stories (Inglewood Park Cemetery, Airport Park View Hotel, and Centinela Park)
On this episode of The Scarecast, we’re diving deep into the haunted heart of Inglewood, California - a city where the past lingers in the shadows and...
S9E3 - 9 TRUE Scary Stories: I Have A Ghost Story...
Season 9, Episode 3 of The Scarecast Podcast delivers nine chilling true stories that defy explanation and blur the line between the natural and super...
S9E2 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories: Have You Encountered the Dogman?
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....
The Scarecast Files #19: The Entity From Commerce
In this chilling podcast episode, we dive into a terrifying encounter that occurred 20 years ago in Commerce, California. A group of friends, out for...
The Scarecast Files #18: The Whaley House | San Diego, CA
In this episode, we explore the chilling history and paranormal activity surrounding the Whaley House, one of America's most notorious haunted locatio...
The Scarecast Files #17: Gehr Industries | Commerce, CA
In this spine-chilling episode, we delve into the haunted history of the Gehr Industries warehouse in Commerce, CA. From ghostly employees and spectra...
The Scarecast Files #16: Finally caught our house ghost…
In this episode, we explore a family's 15-year journey living alongside an unseen presence in their Victorian home. What began as mysterious footsteps...
S9E1 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories: Do You Believe In The Paranormal?
Welcome to S9E1 of the Scarecast, where we kick off our new season with a spine-tingling collection of eight bone-chilling tales guaranteed to give yo...