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
86 episodes
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...
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Episode 86
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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...
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Episode 85
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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...
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Episode 84
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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 ...
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Episode 83
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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 ...
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Episode 82
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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 ...
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Episode 81
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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 ...
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Episode 80
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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...
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Episode 79
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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...
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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...
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Episode 77
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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...
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Episode 76
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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...
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Episode 75
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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...
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Episode 74
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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...
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Episode 73
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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...
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Ep. 71 The Men in Black: The Maury Island Incident
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the Men in Black, starting with their first known appearance tied to the 1947 Maury Island incident—a bizarre UFO encounter involving strange debris, shadowy warnings, and a trail of fear that s...
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Ep. 70 Kallikantzaroi: Greece’s Christmas Gremlins
This week we dive into Greek Christmas folklore and the legend of the Kallikantzaroi — the wild, hairy little goblins who crawl up from underground during the 12 Days of Christmas to cause pure chaos.From Dec 25th to Jan 6th, the world w...
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Ep. 69 The 1973 Pascagoula UFO Incident
On this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we crack open Evergrain Brewing’s Mothman Double IPA—a hazy citrus punch of a beer that feels just right for a night of UFO talk. And what better story to pair it with than one of the most famous alien encou...
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Episode 69
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Ep. 68 Melonheads: Off the Rails Edition w/ MH Sam
This year’s Thanksgiving guest episode is officially off the rails as we’re joined by Corey’s brother-in-law, Sam — fueled by beer and ready to cause chaos. Sam brings a full show-and-tell to the studio, breaking out his collection of big-heade...
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Ep. 67 A Haunting in Galway Ireland: The Fahey Family
In this episode of The Kraken Cans Cast, we’re heading to Galway, Ireland, to break down one of the most unsettling hauntings you’ve probably never heard of — the Fahey Family case of 1996. What started as a normal home in a crowded council est...
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Ep. 66 Batsquatch: Monster of Mount St. Helens
Is it Bigfoot with wings… or something far stranger? In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the legend of Batsquatch, the mysterious flying beast said to have emerged after the eruption of Mount St. Helens. From eerie eyewitness enco...
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Episode 66
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Ep. 65 The Cursed Whistler of the Plains: El Silbón
This week, the boys crack a cold one and head deep into the windswept plains of Venezuela and Colombia to uncover one of Latin America’s most chilling legends — El Silbón, “The Whistler.”Spoiled since birth, a man’s unchecked rage and ho...
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Episode 65
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Ep. 64 The Witches' Revenge: Moll Dyer & The Witch of Yazoo
This Halloween, Kraken Cans Cast dives into two of the most chilling witch legends in American folklore — Moll Dyer of Maryland and the Witch of Yazoo from Mississippi. Both women were accused of witchcraft, cursed their towns, and left behind ...
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Episode 64
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Ep. 63 Cursed Film Sets: Hollywood’s Darkest Legends
Hollywood is filled with legends, but some films come with something darker than a good story — they come with a curse. In this episode, Corey and Mike dig into three of the most infamous movie productions believed to be haunted by tragedy, mis...
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Episode 63
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