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Scare Tactics is a podcast that blends scary stories with social deception. Each week, three comedians try to convince our host Mickey May that their paranormal encounter really happened. The twist? Only one of them has an honest haunt and the other two are making up stories on the spot. Can we figure out the truth by the end of the episode?
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- 1 weeks ago31 min
Monster of the Week
We’re back and dedicating this episode to all angsty teens and mischievous spirits. This week we’ve got a haunted hotel stay with your cousin, sapphic yearning in Florida, and a monster that’s part spider, part crab, all nightmare. Host: Mickey MayGuests: Mykel Jewell, Meredith Robinson, Margaret HunsickerProduced and Edited by: Diego de los ReyesLogo by: Kim Egner Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspodCheck out our youtube channel at youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPodMusic Credits:"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- 2 weeks ago32 min
S01E03 -This is What Dreams are Made of
Did that really happen or was it all just a dream? We’re asking those questions and more this week. Get in ghouls, we’ve got night terrors that feel just a bit too real, paranormal proposals, and a new reason to be scared of late night showers. Host: Mickey MayGuests: Connor MacDonald, Maddie Cramer, Martha NeilProduced and Edited by: Diego de los ReyesLogo by: Kim Egner Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspodCheck out our youtube channel at youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPodMusic Credits:"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Shadowlands 2 - Bridge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Shadowlands 4 - Breath" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Shadowlands 6 - The Pit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- 3 weeks ago30 min
A Practical Lutheran Haunting
Listen, we all know New England is haunted, okay? But did you know the Midwest and the South East are prime real estate for the paranormal, too? This week we have haunted Bible camps, sad girls with guitars, little ghost boys, and an answer to the question: which denomination of Christianity is actually the coolest?Host: Mickey MayGuests: Whitney Benson, Becca Yuhas, Katy WigginsProduced and Edited by: Diego de los ReyesLogo by: Kim Egner Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspodCheck out our youtube channel at youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPodMusic Credits:"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Giant Wyrm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"SCP-x2x (Unseen Presence)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- 4 weeks ago32 min
Is Your Doll Haunted or Just Happy to See Me?
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.It’s our premiere episode! This one has it all: haunted hotels, creepy dolls, shadow figures, and a host who slowly realizes this game is harder than she thought it would be. Host: Mickey MayGuests: Kim Egner, Marissa Stubbe, Norm ScottProduced and Edited by: Diego de los ReyesLogo by: Kim Egner Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspodCheck out our youtube channel at youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPodMusic Credits:"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Sep 25, 20261 min
Scare Tactics Trailer
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Scare Tactics in a new podcast blends scary stories with social deception. Each week, three comedians try to convince us that their paranormal encounter really happened. The twist is, only one of them has an honest haunt and the other two are making up stories on the spot. Can we figure out the truth by the end of the episode?This teaser gives you a taste of what's coming Mondays in October.Hosted by Mickey MayProduced and Edited by Diego de los ReyesLogo by Kim Egner
About Scare Tactics
Scare Tactics is a podcast that blends scary stories with social deception. Each week, three comedians try to convince our host Mickey May that their paranormal encounter really happened. The twist? Only one of them has an honest haunt and the other two are making up stories on the spot. Can we figure out the truth by the end of the episode?
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