The Scarecast
Hosted by mike and Michael Crutchfield · Michael Crutchfield
4.5from 2,181 ratings
- 270
- Episodes
- 50
- Transcribed
- 2,181
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2015
- First episode
- 3M
- YouTube views
About The Scarecast
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. Get In Touch With Me: Instagram / TikTok / X : @thescarecast YouTube / Facebook: The Scarecast Website: www.thescarecast.com Email (Send Me Stories): mike@thescarecast.com
- Publisher
- Michael Crutchfield
- Category
- society & culture · true crime
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Dec 2015
- Latest episode
- 12 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
50 of 270 episodes have a transcript.
12 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
EP30 - James "Murr" Murray: From Impractical Jokers to New Horror Movie "Don’t Move"
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5 Killers Caught Years Later
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EP30 - James "Murr" Murray: From Impractical Jokers to New Horror Movie "Don’t Move"
Published 12 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And I'll call my buddy Darren. I'll tell him the idea. He'll do the same. He'll call me up and say, I have this kernel. It always starts with that, right? So Don't Move, which is a horror movie that comes out in theaters on September 11th weekend. We wrote that book. The book came out five years ago, but it comes back out in stores. In September, they were re-releasing the book in hardcover and paperback to time with the movie with the key art from the movie on the cover, you know? But that started... I guess we came up with the idea seven years ago, I forget which one of us did, something about like, you know, what if the creature could hunt through vibration, right? […]
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- YouTube views
- 3,303,018
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.5 / 5
- 1,886 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 295 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100
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- Quality
- 73
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 94
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mike and Michael Crutchfield host the show. Published by Michael Crutchfield.
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