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
96 episodes
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...
Ep. 85 Spy Cats & Bomb Bats: Secret Government Experiments w/ Dark Docent
In this episode, we’re joined by the crew from Dark Docent as we dive into some of the strangest secret projects ever attempted by the United States government—experiments where animals were consi...
Ep. 84 Helltown Ohio: An Urban Legend Wasteland
Helltown wasn't always known as Helltown. At one point it was a prosperous town along the Cuyahoga River. It was growing and busy. But like many other places, with the introduction of the railroad, the town began to suffer.The government...
Ep. 83 A Closer Look at the Mothman - w/ David Hardie from Cryptid Empire
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we welcome our friend David J. Hardie from Cryptid Empire for a deep dive into one of the most mysterious legends in American folklore — the Mothman.David is an artist, author, and cryptid researcher ...
Ep. 82 Time Slips: The Palace of Versailles & Bold Street Incidents
In this episode, we dive into two real-life time slip incidents — the eerie Palace of Versailles encounter in 1901 and the mysterious Bold Street experience in Liverpool in 1996. We break down what happened, explore theories from thin spots in ...
Ep. 81 Spectral Black Dogs: Black Shuck and Haunted Folklore
We dive into one of England’s biggest folklore mysteries, spectral black dogs. Seen throughout the region some look at them as protectors, while others believe they are an oman of death.We talk ancient history, getting into Cerberus and ...
Ep. 80 The Mad Gasser of Mattoon: Real Attacks or Mass Hysteria?
In 1944, the town of Mattoon, Illinois was gripped by fear. Residents reported a strange sweet odor drifting through their windows, followed by nausea, paralysis, and the feeling that someone was watching from the darkness. Witnesses described ...
Ep. 79 England’s Mothman: The Owlman of Mawnan
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the chilling legend of The Owlman, a terrifying winged cryptid said to haunt Mawnan Smith Church in Cornwall, England. First reported in the 1970s, Owlman sightings describe a massive humanoid o...
Ep. 78 Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: Paranormal Encounters w/ Jenni Lynn (Part 2)
We’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive into the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, and this time we’re bringing in a familiar (and fearless) voice.Joining us is Jenni Lynn, who you may remember from our Pennhurst Asylum Part 2 episode last...
Ep. 77 Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: History of Horrors (Part 1)
Tonight, we return to the haunted halls of another infamous American asylum—this time heading deep into the Appalachian Mountains of Weston, West Virginia, to explore the chilling history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Built as a Kirkbr...
Ep. 76 The Entity Case: The Haunting of Doris Bithers
In this episode we dive into one of the most disturbing paranormal cases on record—the entity that tormented Doris Bithers in the infamous Culver City Poltergeist case. From violent physical attacks to documented investigations by paranormal re...
Ep. 75 Unexplained Paranormal Encounters w/ Brian H
We’re officially halfway through Paranuary, and things are getting weird. This episode, Corey brings in former co-worker Brian H, who shares a lifetime of chilling paranormal experiences—many involving his own family.Brian recounts how a...
Ep. 74 Our Cat Saw Something: Pets & the Paranormal
We’re kicking off Paranuary on Kraken Cans Cast with a personal and unsettling topic: pets and the paranormal.This week’s beer pairing is Seeing Things, an 8.3% Imperial IPA from Other Half Brewing Co. out of Brookly...
Ep. 73 Cyclopes: Ancient One-Eyed Giants
Long before horror movies and cryptids had names, stories of Cyclopes—massive, one-eyed giants—were already haunting ancient civilizations. In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we follow the legend of the Cyclops from its roots in ancient Greek...
Ep. 72 Evidence of the Yeti? The Pangboche Mystery
In this episode, we dig deep into the Yeti legend with a major focus on the Pangboche Monastery and one of the most controversial pieces of alleged physical evidence ever connected to the creature. We walk through the story of the so-called Yet...
