In this episode, we explore eight chilling real-life encounters—from three friends overwhelmed by a shared, unexplainable presence on a dark street to a Disneyland ghost story that’s been whispered about for decades. A haunted apartment, eerie late-night sightings, and something violently knocking from the woods blur the line between paranoia and the paranormal. But some of the most terrifying moments aren’t supernatural at all—reminding us that sometimes, the real danger is human. Writing Credits: cheekonyourface (2), quiet-on-set (3), DGWoods-author (5), violettefemme23 (6), No-Zone6137 (7), and RichGeci (8) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 ordinary Craigslist interactions that turned into pure nightmare fuel. In this episode of The Scarecast, we dive into three disturbing real-life cases where a simple online listing led to violence, manipulation, and murder: a clean-cut med student living a double life as “The Craigslist Killer,” a pregnant woman lured to a house by a fake maternity clothes ad, and desperate job seekers drawn into the woods by a fake farmhand listing that was really a trap. You’ll hear about: Philip Markoff, the Boston medical student who used Craigslist adult services ads to target women in hotels. Dynel Lane, who staged a “free baby clothes” meetup that turned into a brutal attack on a pregnant stranger. Richard Beasley, a so-called street preacher who posted fake farm job ads to lure vulnerable men to their deaths. These stories are a chilling reminder that danger can wear any face: a promising doctor, a friendly mom-to-be, or a man of “faith” offering a fresh start. If you’ve ever had a creepy or dangerous experience answering an online ad, I want to hear it. Your story could be featured in a future episode of The Scarecast. Send your story to: [email protected] Be safe out there… and thank you for listening. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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, I take you inside one of the most haunted hotels on the West Coast after personally staying in Room 308—one of the most requested (and feared) rooms in the building. From its origins in 1911 during California’s oil boom, to its rumored Prohibition-era speakeasy, brothel, and violent past, the Glen Tavern Inn has built a reputation that continues to attract paranormal investigators, ghost hunters, and curious guests from around the world.But the real question is… is it actually haunted?We’re diving deep into:The chilling legends behind Rooms 307 and 308The story of “Calvin,” the mysterious spirit said to haunt the third floorThe disturbing lore surrounding “Rose” and the infamous closet in Room 307The tragic story of psychic medium Patrick SmithReports of shadow figures, ghost children, phantom footsteps, and unexplained voicesReal accounts pulled from Reddit, TripAdvisor, HauntedPlaces.org, and social mediaAnd our own terrifying personal experiences during a paranormal investigationIf you’ve ever stayed at the Glen Tavern Inn—or experienced anything paranormal—send your story to: [email protected] or DM @thescarecastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 uncovers how cartel money, illegal betting, and national pressure turned one unlucky deflection into a death sentence. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 the internet’s most chilling mysteries—and it only gets stranger the deeper you go. In April 2022, Andrew Dawson, a 34-year-old from Campbell River, British Columbia, captured a bizarre figure high on a ridge near Canoe Mountain, not far from the Jasper SkyTram. What started as a single TikTok giant on mountain clip quickly spiraled into a viral TikTok conspiracy involving alleged government encounters, black helicopters, UFO sightings, and claims of being followed. But as millions watched in real time, skeptics began pointing to more grounded explanations—telecommunication towers, helicopter logging, and misidentified structures hidden in plain sight. This case sits at a strange intersection of internet fame, perception, and pressure. Was the “giant on the mountain” ever real, or did viral attention push Andrew into something far more complicated? With discussions of a possible hoax, a government cover up, and the role of mental health and viral fame, the story of Andrew Dawson remains one of the most debated modern internet mysteries. On The Scarecast, we break down paranormal and true crime cases with research, context, and an open mind—separating what we know from what we think we saw. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 hoaxes of 2026? In this episode of The Scarecast, we break down the full story of Mayk Leão, a rural influencer from Campo Largo, Paraná, Brazil, who on May 31, 2026, claims he experienced a terrifying, reality-shattering encounter with a massive disc-shaped craft that hovered over the forest near his property — and then flew silently over his house... but what unravel's in this story, will make you question whether this was all a hoax. But we don't stop there. This case opens the door to Brazil's long and deeply unsettling history of UFO encounters — as I dive into the rabbit hole covering Operação Prato (1977–1978), The Night of the UFOs (1986), and my favorite, The Varginha Incident (1996). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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? In this episode of The Scarecast, we dive into what I’m calling “The Human Mask Phenomenon”—a wave of viral moments where the internet becomes convinced someone is literally wearing another person’s face. From a Fox News guest whose shifting neck “seam” sparked mask theories, to Jim Carrey’s altered appearance at the César Awards, to claims that high-ranking politicians are doubles in silicone, we break down how each clip exploded and why so many people refuse to accept the official explanations. We also revisit the infamous airplane meltdown, tracing Tiffany Gomas’ panic on the plane and her later media apology tour, and asking what it is about her story that still doesn’t sit right with so many viewers. Along the way, we unpack how hyper-real masks, deepfakes, live TV glitches, and pure paranoia are blending together into a new kind of modern folklore—where every strange angle, bad shadow, or weird reaction becomes proof that reality itself is wearing a disguise. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode dives into the mysterious life and passing of anti‑gravity researcher Amy Eskridge, a brilliant Huntsville scientist who warned friends that if anyone ever said she took her own life, she "most definitely did not”—weeks before she was found deceased from a supposed "self- inflected gunshot." From alleged directed‑energy “pain ray” attacks and burned hands, to threats, tampered records, and a shadowy “intel bomb” ultimatum from a stranger who knew details from her classified medical records, this episode walks you through her final text messages in chilling detail. We explore her claims about suppressed anti‑gravity breakthroughs, ultraterrestrials and future human timelines, and the powerful defense contractors she believed were willing to harass scientists to de*th to protect multi‑billion‑dollar secrets. Along the way, we connect her story to other suspicious cases like Mark McCandlish, and to wider questions: how far would someone go to keep world‑changing propulsion off the books—and did Amy Eskridge pay the ultimate price for getting too close? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Scarecast, I’m taking you back into Turnbull Canyon to tell fifteen of the scariest listener stories I’ve ever received from this haunted stretch of road. I’ll be your guide as we move from stalled cars and pounding on the windows, to robed figures appearing out of the darkness, to skinwalker‑like creatures charging on all fours and disappearing into the night. Along the way, I’ll narrate encounters with ghostly children, vanishing pedestrians, cult‑like gatherings, and phantom vehicles that tailgate you through the canyon before blinking out of existence. I also weave in a few real cases tied to the area, including infamous attacks and alleged ghost photos, to show how easily true crime and the supernatural collide in Turnbull. Settle in, turn the lights down, and let me tell you fifteen reasons people refuse to drive this canyon after dark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 hotspot of tragedy, legend, and paranormal activity. In this episode, we go back centuries to the Tongva homeland, Spanish colonization, and mission‑era violence that left deep scars on the land and fueled claims of restless Indigenous spirits still haunting the canyon. You’ll hear how Mexican secularization, the rise of massive ranchos, and how the canyon got its name. The canyon was named after real estate mogul Robert Turnbull, who mysteriously passed away just after he sold his canyon property to Quaker founders. The episode also explores stranger 20th‑century chapters: inventor William Haight’s towering “Electrodome” weather‑control device built inside the canyon, later wrapped up in rumors of government interest and eerie abandonment after a mysterious final test on New Year’s Eve 1932. From there, we dissect the enduring but unproven tales of a forgotten asylum, the so‑called Gates of Hell, robed cults, and Depression‑era child sacrifices. Unlike many stories around Turnbull, some horrors are fully documented: the 1952 crash of Flight 416 and the modern crime cases of Gloria Gaxiola and Claudia Tecuautzin, both tied to the canyon’s roads and ravines. By the end of the episode, you’ll see how centuries of colonization, bloodshed, financial ruin, bizarre experiments, and verified crimes have all converged to make Turnbull Canyon one of Southern California’s most infamous “cursed” places — and why so many people refuse to drive it at night. In the next episode, we will be covering the personal accounts of people who have ventured into this very canyon, so make sure you subscribe and stay tuned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy