219 episodes

A nighttime story with a happy ending is what we were used to as kids, but as we grow older, we realize the world is not such a happy place after all. MaddMike, a popular horror story narrator that originated on YouTube, started a podcast, The Scarecast, to tackle the real horrific experiences of people all across the world. From crazy encounters meeting people on Craigslist, creepy pizza deliveries in the middle of nowhere, to individuals encountering evil spirits that follow them wherever they go, this podcast doesn’t have many happy endings, but rather, tales that will terrify you and keep you on the edge of your seat. With over a hundred episodes, this podcast will surely take you for a ride.

The Scarecast Michael Crutchfield

    • Fiction
    • 4.5 • 1.9K Ratings

A nighttime story with a happy ending is what we were used to as kids, but as we grow older, we realize the world is not such a happy place after all. MaddMike, a popular horror story narrator that originated on YouTube, started a podcast, The Scarecast, to tackle the real horrific experiences of people all across the world. From crazy encounters meeting people on Craigslist, creepy pizza deliveries in the middle of nowhere, to individuals encountering evil spirits that follow them wherever they go, this podcast doesn’t have many happy endings, but rather, tales that will terrify you and keep you on the edge of your seat. With over a hundred episodes, this podcast will surely take you for a ride.

    The Scarecast Files #11: It's A Small World After All

    The Scarecast Files #11: It's A Small World After All

    Back in 1966, Disneyland debuted their new attraction, It’s A Small World which boasted over 240 animatronics and an unforgettable soundtrack that surely would leave a tune running in your head for a long time. The ride was made for the kids, who would be overloaded with all these cute dolls singing to them as they ride in their little boats in amaze. But for some, these little dolls can become quite creepy. Almost as if the dolls have trapped souls in them, there have been eerie reports that even after the ride is shut down and closed, the dolls can still be heard singing in the dead of night. Have you experienced anything?

    Imgr picture of the small figure in the ceiling of It's A Small World inside of Disneyland (purportedly taken in 1999):
    https://imgur.com/Oersr

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    • 9 min
    The Scarecast Files #10: The Haunted Kmart #7625

    The Scarecast Files #10: The Haunted Kmart #7625

    Legend has it that when the store used to be a Zod’s a tragic double murder-suicide unfolded in the upstairs stockroom, involving a couple who were employees of Zody's. Allegedly, the boyfriend discovered that his girlfriend cheated on him with another male coworker,, leading to a violent outburst where he used a box cutter to fatally wound them both before taking his own life by slashing his wrists and carotid artery. It's said that the spirits of all three individuals now haunt the premises.
    As reports of strange phenomena continued to mount, even after the store turned into the big K-Mart I know it is as today… K-Mart #7625… Kmart headquarters in Michigan received word of the unsettling events, and were spooked… prompting them to engage paranormal investigators to delve into the matter. While the investigation was discreet, its findings revealed the presence of four distinct spirits inhabiting the building, with the fourth spirit's origins remaining a mystery.

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    • 5 min
    The Scarecast Files #9: The Tragedy At Tom Sawyer's Island

    The Scarecast Files #9: The Tragedy At Tom Sawyer's Island

    Have you ever visited Disneyland and pondered the multitude of things you might have missed throughout the entire park? Maybe some sort of hidden area you never discovered? Have you daydreamed about having the entire park to yourself, even staying beyond operating hours until all the employees had departed? Well, there were indeed two boys who dared to fulfill this fantasy, and it led to a tragic event that no one that have embarked this part of the park will every forget. In June 1973, two siblings found themselves in an unexpected and tragic situation.

    In Memory of Bogden Delaurot
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120989983/bogden-delaurot
    https://www.weremember.com/bogden-delaurot/0l3n/memories

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    • 9 min
    Bedtime Story #27: I was warned never to close all doors in a room

    Bedtime Story #27: I was warned never to close all doors in a room

    Check out the gripping story titled "I was warned never to close all doors in a room" written by u/SkinnyTinkles. Experience the chilling tale firsthand at this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/14lnhmx/i_was_warned_never_to_close_all_doors_in_a_room/
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    • 7 min
    TRUE Stories #2: Stranger Danger on Tinder

    TRUE Stories #2: Stranger Danger on Tinder

    In this chilling tale, a user shares a harrowing encounter with a seemingly charming guy whose unsettling behavior takes a dark turn. From pressuring meet-ups in secluded parks to deceptive tactics on Tinder, this story unveils a disturbing pattern. Strange comments about sex and an eerie fixation on clothing choices raise chilling suspicions. Despite his conventional attractiveness, this mysterious individual leaves the user questioning his true motives and feeling an unsettling unease.

    Story Credits
    "I think I met a guy who is trying to spread an std" posted by urChic
    https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/16v6s7d/i_think_i_met_a_guy_who_is_trying_to_spread_an_std/

    Connect With Me
    Make sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.
    Subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.
    For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at mike@thescarecast.com.


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    • 10 min
    The Scarecast Files #8: Dr. Herbert Hopkin's Men In Black Encounter

    The Scarecast Files #8: Dr. Herbert Hopkin's Men In Black Encounter

    When you hear the phrase 'Men in Black,' one of the first things that may come to mind for many of you is the famous science fiction movie series starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. But did you know that the comic the movies were based on, Lowell Cunningham's The Men in Black, was itself based on a popular UFO conspiracy? Men in Black, as the name would suggest, are beings that appear, usually in black suits, often after UFO sightings. Many people who believe they have seen Men in Black saw something unusual in the sky moments before. Another widely reported theme involving these beings is the deep feeling of distress the witnesses feel after the sighting. 
    One such man who feels he had an encounter with one of these 'Men in Black' was Dr. Herbert Hopkins. In early September 1976, as the first hints of fall were coming to Maine, Dr. Hopkins found himself consumed by a case he had consulted on the year prior. For whatever reason, Dr. Hopkins couldn't shake the story from his mind... until one strange visitor forced him to.
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    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
1.9K Ratings

1.9K Ratings

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no complaints. I really enjoy this podcast! I do, however, miss the longer stories. I also would love to see more fiction/reddit stories again!

Reddy2roc ,

So good and to the point.

I listen to this podcast every day and night I think it’s my favorite type of lullaby podcast. lol great podcast though seriously. Thanks for sharing your

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