Podcast

Scare Tactics

Comedy, Comedy Fiction, Fiction, Improv

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?

Hosted by Mickey May

Produced and edited by Diego de los Reyes

Logo by Kim Egner

Episodes
6
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
32 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

6 episodes, newest first

  1. Tales from the Crypt

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Show notes

    We’ll all need to say ten Hail Marys to survive episode five! This week we’ve got a haunted kid’s birthday party, the creepiest crypt at the oldest Catholic university in America, a strange figure on a late night road, and so many horror movie recommendations.

    Host: Mickey May

    Guests: Adrian Prado, Jess von Schramm, Danielle DaVerona

    Produced and Edited by: Diego de los Reyes

    Logo by: Kim Egner

    Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspod

    Check out our YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPod

    32 min
  2. Monster of the Week

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    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 May

    Guests: Mykel Jewell, Meredith Robinson, Margaret Hunsicker

    Produced and Edited by: Diego de los Reyes

    Logo by: Kim Egner

    Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspod

    Check out our youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPod

    Music Credits:

    "Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    31 min
  3. S01E03 -This is What Dreams are Made of

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    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 May

    Guests: Connor MacDonald, Maddie Cramer, Martha Neil

    Produced and Edited by: Diego de los Reyes

    Logo by: Kim Egner

    Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspod

    Check out our youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPod

    Music Credits:

    "Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    "Shadowlands 2 - Bridge" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    "Shadowlands 4 - Breath" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    "Shadowlands 6 - The Pit" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    32 min
  4. A Practical Lutheran Haunting

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    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 May

    Guests: Whitney Benson, Becca Yuhas, Katy Wiggins

    Produced and Edited by: Diego de los Reyes

    Logo by: Kim Egner

    Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspod

    Check out our youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPod

    Music Credits:

    "Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    "Giant Wyrm" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    "SCP-x2x (Unseen Presence)" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    30 min
  5. Is Your Doll Haunted or Just Happy to See Me?

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    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 May

    Guests: Kim Egner, Marissa Stubbe, Norm Scott

    Produced and Edited by: Diego de los Reyes

    Logo by: Kim Egner

    Follow us on instagram @scaretacticspod

    Check out our youtube channel at http://youtube.com/@ScareTacticsPod

    Music Credits:

    "Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    32 min
  6. Scare Tactics Trailer Trailer

    Show notes

    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 May

    Produced and Edited by Diego de los Reyes

    Logo by Kim Egner

    2 min

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