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.
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Beer pairings in every episode
Fun stories, wild theories, and lots of laughs
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Episodes
49 episodes
Ep. 49 Indrid Cold: Our Return to Point Pleasant
We’re heading back to Point Pleasant—and this time, we’re not alone. In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive deep into the strange tale of Indrid Cold, the grinning man who may be tied to UFO sightings, Men in Black, and even the Mothman. ...
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Ep. 48 Preserved in Silence: The Shamokin Mystery Head
On this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we’re cracking open a cold one and diving into one of the most bizarre and haunting true crime cases to come out of Pennsylvania’s coal region—the unsettling tale of the Shamokin Mystery Head. We’re joined b...
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Episode 48
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Ep. 47 The Enfield Monster: Illinois' Bizarre Cryptid Sighting
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into one of the strangest cryptid cases in U.S. history—the Enfield Monster of Illinois. Back in the 1970s, multiple witnesses claimed to see a terrifying creature with glowing red eyes, three legs, ...
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Ep.46 Goatman's Bridge: The Haunting of Old Alton
Is there something lurking in the woods of Denton, Texas? On this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive headfirst into the chilling legend of Goatman’s Bridge—also known as Old Alton Bridge. From the infamous tale of a goat farmer allegedly hang...
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Episode 46
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Ep. 45 Florida’s Bigfoot: The Skunk Ape
In this episode, we dive deep into the murky swamps of Florida to uncover the legend of the Skunk Ape — the Sunshine State’s very own Bigfoot. We explore the origins of this elusive creature, how it stacks up against its more famous cryptid cou...
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Ep. 44 Where the Fire Walks: California's Char Man
In this scorching episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the fiery urban legend of California’s Char Man — a terrifying figure said to haunt the forests near Ojai, dripping with burned flesh and rage. We explore the eerie lore surrounding th...
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Ep. 43 Kraken into Bigfoot ft. Beans Baxter from Alasquatch
Tonight, we’re joined by Larry “Beans” Baxter—retired military and police veteran, author, host of the Alasquatch Podcast, and full-time cryptid researcher based in Alaska. With years of experience both in the field and behind the mic, Beans br...
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Ep. 42 Island of the Dolls: Whispers in the Trees
In this chilling episode, we take a trip to the eerie canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, to uncover the haunting legend of La Isla de las Muñecas—the Island of the Dolls. We dig into the disturbing origin story, the tragic tale of the girl who drown...
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Ep. 41 The Lizard Man: South Carolina's Swamp King
Is there a scaly, red-eyed cryptid lurking in the swamps of South Carolina? This week on Kraken Cans Cast, we’re diving deep into the legend of the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp—a mysterious reptilian creature first spotted in the 1980s near Le...
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Ep. 40 La Mano Peluda: Curse of the Hairy Hand
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive hairy knuckles-first into the terrifying and bizarre legend of La Mano Peluda—the severed, hairy hand that’s haunted generations across Latin America. From its origins as a spooky bedtime threat to f...
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Ep. 39 Noppera-bō: Japan’s Haunting Faceless Ghost
In this chilling episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive deep into the eerie Japanese urban legend of the Faceless Woman, also known as Noppera-bō. From ghostly encounters on quiet roads to spine-tingling stories passed down through generations, w...
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Ep. 38 Portlock Alaska: Bigfoot's Ghost Town
This week, Kraken Cans Cast cracks a cold one and heads into the chilling wilderness of Portlock, Alaska — a once-thriving fishing town that was mysteriously abandoned. We dive into the history of Portlock’s founding, the unsettling monster sig...
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Episode 38
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Ep. 37 The Flatwoods Monster: Terror in the Hills
Grab a cold one and settle in, because this week on Kraken Cans Cast, we’re heading deep into the West Virginia hills to uncover the eerie legend of the Flatwoods Monster. What began as a fiery streak across the sky on September 12th, 1952, tur...
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Ep. 36 Killer Legend of Virginia: The Bunnyman
Grab a cold one and hop into the legend of Virginia’s most axe-cellent cryptid—the Bunnyman. This week, we’re diving into the eerie lore surrounding the infamous Bunnyman Bridge and comparing the chilling urban legend to actual newspaper report...
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Ep. 35 The Haunted History of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
Step right up, Krakheads! This week, we’re cracking open Troegs Sunshine Pilsner and diving into the eerie history of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park—a place where laughter once echoed but now only whispers remain.We’ll take yo...
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Ep. 34 Iowa's Flying Mystery: The Van Meter Visitor
In 1903, the quiet town of Van Meter, Iowa, found itself under siege by a nightmarish creature—part bat, part bird, part pure terror. Witnesses described a towering winged beast with a glowing horn, bulletproof skin, and an eerie, otherworldly ...
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Ep. 33 Dobhar-Chú: Ireland’s Terrifying Otter
This week on Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the legend of the Dobhar-Chú, Ireland’s terrifying half-otter, half-hound cryptid. We explore its origins, historical sightings, and the most famous encounters with this mysterious creature. Plus, we ...
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Episode 33
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Ep. 32 Folklore Revisited: Tales from Reddit (Vol 1.)
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we crack open four of our past topics and bring fresh chills with brand-new Reddit stories for each. We dive back into the eerie world of Ouija boards, Black Eyed Kids, Haunted Dolls, and Mimics, sharing spi...
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Episode 32
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Ep. 31 Ireland’s Leap Castle: A Legacy of Blood and Betrayal
For centuries, Leap Castle has stood as one of Ireland’s most haunted and blood-soaked fortresses. In this episode, we dive into its dark past—starting with the O’Bannons, who built it, before the ruthless O’Carroll clan seized control. From th...
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Ep. 30 Bourbon Street Bloodsuckers: Vampires of New Orleans
Sink your teeth into this episode of Kraken Cans Cast as we explore the eerie legends of New Orleans most infamous vampires. From the enigmatic Jacques St. Germain, rumored to be relative to the Count St. Germain, to the chilling tale of the Ca...
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Ep. 29 Howlin’ in the Bayou: The Rougarou
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive deep into the swamps of Louisiana to uncover the legend of the Rougarou the Cajun werewolf with a hunger for mischief and mayhem. We trace its origins back to France, where it was first known as the ...
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Ep. 28 Nain Rouge: Red Dwarf of Detroit
Is Detroit haunted by a mischievous, red-eyed menace? For centuries, sightings of the Nain Rouge have been followed by disasters, fires, riots, even the city's worst tragedies. Is it a warning of doom or the cause of it? In this episode of Krak...
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Ep. 27 Burning Whispers: The Crying Boy Curse
In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the eerie legend of The Crying Boy Curse, a tale of mysterious fires and haunted paintings that just won’t burn. Using David Clarke’s article The Curse of the Crying Boy as our...
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Ep. 26 Pennhurst Asylum: Paranormal Encounters w/ Jenni Lynn (Part 2)
Today, we wrap up our two-part series on Pennhurst Asylum! In Part 1, we explored its dark history and why it’s the perfect storm for paranormal activity. Now, in Part 2, we’re joined by special guest Jenni Lynn, a Pennhurst employee of 10 year...
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Episode 26
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Ep. 25 Pennhurst Asylum: History of Horrors (Part 1)
In this first part of our Pennhurst series, we dive into the dark and unsettling history of the Pennhurst State School and Hospital. We explore how overcrowding, mistreatment, and abuse created a grim environment for its patients, painting a ha...
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