Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things Spooky
Join two bearded buddies as they dive deep into urban legends, cryptids, and all things creepy, spooky, and unexplained—each episode paired with a refreshing craft beer. Whether you're into haunted tales, mythical creatures, or paranormal mysteries, Kraken Cans is your new favorite stop for chills and cheers.
New episodes weekly
Beer pairings in every episode
Fun stories, wild theories, and lots of laughs
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Episodes
110 episodes
Ep. 101 Big Muddy Monster: Illinois’ Bigfoot Legend
Dive into the legend of the Big Muddy Beast, Southern Illinois' most infamous cryptid. In this episode, we explore the creature's most chilling sightings, the explosive wave of encounters during the 1970s Big Muddy Monster flap, eyewitness repo...
The Kickback - w/ Slice of the Paranormal
In this episode of The Kickback, we sit down with Ryan, Christy, and Steven from Slice of the Paranormal—the podcast that travels to haunted locations, dives into the history behind them, and samples the local pizza along the way....
Ep. 100 Gef the Talking Mongoose
We made it to 100 main episodes, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how—with a cold beer and one of the strangest stories we’ve ever covered.This week, we’re pairing the episode with Two Years of Tripping from Tripp...
Cryptid Minisode: Dungavenhooter (Fearsome Critter Series)
What happens when exhausted lumberjacks hear strange screams echoing through the dark forests of Maine? In this Cryptid Minisode, we dive into the legend of the Dungavenhooter, one of the strangest creatures in Fearsome Critter folklore....
Ep. 99 Sodder Family Fire: Tragic Accident or Small Town Conspiracy?
On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire ripped through the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. By morning, five of the Sodder children were believed dead. But there was one problem—no remains were ever found.As investigators ruled t...
Kraken Current: June 2026 | Trump Nordic Aliens, Loveland Frogman, Michigan Bigfoot & Champ
This month we’re digging into the viral photo that supposedly shows Trump meeting a group of Nordic aliens outside the White House. Is it legit, AI, or just another internet mystery that’s gotten completely out of control?Then we head to...
Ep. 98 The Ghosts of Ferry Plantation: 11 Spirits Still Haunt This Historic Home
Step inside one of Virginia's most haunted locations as we explore the chilling history and paranormal legends surrounding Ferry Plantation in Virginia Beach.From mysterious apparitions and shadowy figures to reports of a woman in white ...
Cryptid Minisode: Axehandle Hound (Fearsome Critter Series)
In this minisode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the strange and lesser-known legend of the Axehandle Hound, one of North America's most bizarre fearsome critters. Said to roam the deep forests with a body shaped like an axe handle and a tast...
Ep. 97: What Really Happened at Skinwalker Ranch?
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we head deep into the mystery of Skinwalker Ranch, one of the most infamous paranormal hotspots in the world. We explore the experiences of the Sherman family, including the legendary giant wol...
The Kickback - w/ Matt Orton (Drunken Cryptids Podcast)
In this Kickback episode, we crack a cold one with Matt Orton from Drunken Cryptids! Matt shares stories from his recent Sasquatch expeditions, an intense personal encounter you won’t want to miss, and gives us the inside scoop on the upcoming ...
Ep. 96 The Cash-Landrum UFO Case: Government Cover-Up or Alien Contact?
In this episode, we dive into the infamous Cash-Landrum UFO incident — one of the strangest and most controversial UFO encounters in American history. In 1980, Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and young Colby Landrum claimed they encount...
Cryptid Minisode: Gillygaloo (Fearsome Critter Series)
What happens when a mysterious bird-like cryptid starts laying perfectly square eggs deep in the wilderness? In this mini-sode we dive into the bizarre legend of the Gillygaloo — one of the strangest creatures in North American folklore. From l...
Ep. 95 The Goblin Monk of Easton: Pennsylvania’s Creepy Forgotten Legend
Deep in the folklore of Easton lies one of Pennsylvania’s strangest and darkest legends — the Goblin Monk of Easton. In this episode, we dive into the eerie tale of a mysterious monk-like creature tied to fear, punishment, curses, and supernatu...
Kraken Current: May 2026 | Giant Octopus Fossils Discovered
Welcome to the very first episode of Kraken Current — our new monthly dive into the latest stories from the cryptid, paranormal, and weird world.This month, we’re talking about the recent discovery of a prehistoric giant octopus known as...
Ep. 94 Can We Describe the Indescribable Octo-Man? (We Can't)
This week on the Kraken Cans Podcast, we dive deep into the terrifying legend of the Indescribable Octoman — one of the strangest and most unsettling cryptids you’ve probably never heard of. Described as a bizarre humanoid creature with octopus...
Cryptid Minisode: Gumberoo (Fearsome Critter Series)
Deep in the lumber camps of American folklore lurks the terrifying and ridiculous Gumberoo — a nearly indestructible beast with rubber-like skin that bullets bounce right off of. In this Kraken Cans mini-sode, we dive into the bizarre legend, i...
Ep. 93 Space Jelly Fish and Creatures of the Sky w/ Mr. E (Cryptids of the Corn)
What if UFOs aren’t machines at all… but living creatures? In this mind-bending episode of the Kraken Cans Podcast, we dive deep into the strange world of atmospheric biology, space jellyfish, and the theory that organic life may exist in Earth...
The Kickback - w/ Ghost Gossip Podcast
In our very first Kraken Cans Kickback, we’re joined by Ashley from Ghost Gossip Podcast. Ashley dives into her love for the paranormal and what it’s like being a storyteller in such a wild and mysterious field. We g...
Ep. 92 The B-25 Bomber That Disappeared in Pittsburgh
In this episode, we dive into one of Pennsylvania’s strangest unsolved mysteries — the Pittsburgh “Ghost Bomber.” In 1956, a B-25 bomber made an emergency landing on the Monongahela River… and then vanished without a trace.What ma...
Ep. 91 The Inspiration for King Shark: Nanaue
The boys are taking you on a trip to the big island in Hawaii. There lives Nanaue, a half man, half shark that has been said to stalk both the waters and shores.We talk his origin story, birth, and the legendary cave he calls home.
Ep. 90 The Witch of Ringtown Valley
In today’s episode, we dive into the Witch of Ringtown Valley, a central Pennsylvania legend from the early 1900s. Susan Mummey was believed by locals to be a witch after she reportedly predicted her husband’s death and was accused of placing a...
Ep. 89 The Grafton Monster
In this episode we dive headfirst into the headless wonder of Graton, West Virgina. Spotted one dark night by a local news reporter, the sighting of the beast quickly traveled all over the small town. Teenagers took to the woods to try and get ...
Ep. 88 Clairvius Narcisse & the Haitian Zombie Plantation
In this episode, we dive into one of the most well-documented zombie cases in history—the chilling story of Clairvius Narcisse. A man walks into a hospital with stomach pains… only to be pronounced dead and buried. But that’s not where his stor...
Ep. 87 The Men in Lead Masks…A Mystery Still Unsolved
In this episode, we head to Brazil to unravel one of the strangest unsolved mysteries ever recorded — the infamous Lead Masks Case.In 1966, two men set out on what seemed like a normal trip… but what unfolded was anything but. We dive de...
Ep. 86 Bigfoot of the Ozarks: The Missouri Monster (Momo)
In the early 1970's a creature terrorized the small town of Louisiana, Mo. A hairy creature with a pumpkin head, this Bigfoot-like creature was said to hide in the hills of Marzolf Hill.But was it just a misidentification or was somethin...
