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The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime

Michael Crutchfield

Booking Overview

A primarily solo-narrated horror and true-crime show focused on paranormal encounters, unexplained phenomena, disturbing cases, and listener-submitted scary stories, with occasional external interviews tied to horror projects. Credible pitches include horror authors and filmmakers, paranormal investigators, unexplained-phenomena researchers, true-crime experts, and recognizable entertainment figures with relevant genre work; booking is likely medium difficulty, though opportunities may be selective because most episodes do not feature guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 269

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 206.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mike@thescarecast.com

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Host

Michael Crutchfield - Creator, host, and narrator who presents real-life horror accounts, paranormal encounters, true-crime cases, unexplained mysteries, and listener-submitted scary stories. He originally developed his...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Horror authors, filmmakers, actors, paranormal investigators, true-crime specialists, or other recognizable figures with a compelling connection to frightening, mysterious, or unexplained subject matter.
Required Achievements:  
Published or adapted horror work, Credits in film or television, Established public profile in comedy or entertainment, Professional expertise in paranormal or true-crime subjects

Recent Guest Discussions

James Stephen Murray - The Development Of Don't Move From Novel To Film, Casting And Creature-driven Horror Production, His Work On Impractical Jokers, And His Transition Into Horror Writing.

Recent Topics

Horror, Paranormal, True Crime, Ghost Stories, Unsolved Mysteries

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime
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EP30 - James "Murr" Murray: From Impractical Jokers to New Horror Movie "Don’t Move"

September 12, 2026

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 new horror film based on the thriller novel he co-wrote with Darren Wearmouth. Set in the Ozark wilderness, the film follows a church retreat that turns deadly after the group enters the wrong part of the forest and finds itself hunted by a terrifying prehistoric arachnid that tracks its victims by vibration. When every step could be their last,...

7 Disturbing Disneyland Deaths

September 06, 2026

In this video, we explore 7 Disturbing Disneyland Deaths that occurred across some of the park’s most recognizable attractions, including the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland Monorail, PeopleMover, Tom Sawyer Island, America Sings, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.Cases:(0:14) 1 - Debbie Gail Stone(3:43) 2 - Thomas Guy Cleveland(5:43) 3 - Mark Maples(7:55) 4 - Regena Dolly Young(10:40) 5 - Gerardo Gonzales(11:59) 6 - Bogden Delaurot(14:26) 7 - Marcelo Torres Some of these incidents led to...

5 Killers Caught Years Later

September 04, 2026

Five criminals who believed they had escaped justice — some for more than 40 years — until preserved DNA, genetic genealogy, discarded items, and their own mistakes finally led investigators to them. From a coffee cup thrown in the trash to a floppy disk that revealed a killer’s identity, these are cold cases that refused to stay buried.Cases:(0:33) 1 – John Arthur GetreuIn 1973, 21-year-old Stanford graduate Leslie Marie Perlov disappears after finishing her shift at a law library in Palo Al...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime?

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime is hosted by Michael Crutchfield. Its publicly listed email is mike@thescarecast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime?

The publicly listed email for The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime: mike@thescarecast.com.

How many listeners does The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime have?

Podseeker estimates The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime?

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Horror authors, filmmakers, actors, paranormal investigators, true-crime specialists, or other recognizable figures with a compelling connection to frightening, mysterious, or unexplained subject matter. Common among recent guests: Published or adapted horror work; Credits in film or television; Established public profile in comedy or entertainment. Recent guests include James Stephen Murray.

How hard is it to get booked on The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime cover?

Recent episodes cover Horror, Paranormal, True Crime, Ghost Stories, and Unsolved Mysteries. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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