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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
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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 —…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 62 The Bell Witch: When the Devil Came to Tennessee
They called her Kate. Others called her the Devil of Tennessee. This week on Kraken Cans Cast, we’re diving deep into one of the most chilling and…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 61 Checking In: The Hauntings of the Stanley Hotel
We’re kicking off our October Halloween series with one of the most infamous hotels in America — The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. Surrounded by…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 60 Whispers Before October: Hauntings & Ghostly Tales
Get ready to step into spooky season with Kraken Cans Cast as we dive into a chilling haunting and an eerie ghost story. In this special pre-October episode…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 59 Phantom Playmates: Tales of Imaginary Friends
Kids make everything creepier. From Black-Eyed Kids to haunted playgrounds, they’re always at the center of the strange on Kraken Cans Cast. This week, we’re…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 58 Poltergeist at 30 East Drive: The Black Monk
In this chilling episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the terrifying story of the Black Monk of Pontefract, often called the most violent haunting in…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 57 Beauty by Day, Beast by Night: The Manananggal
We’re flying across the sea to the Philippines for one of the most chilling legends in folklore: the Manananggal. By day, she’s a stunning woman blending into…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 56 The Beast of Bray Road
Unleash the legend of the Beast of Bray Road in this wild Kraken Cans Cast episode! We dive into sightings, lore, and the terrifying werewolf-like cryptid that…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 55 Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival w/ Gwendolyn Purcell
This week on Kraken Cans Cast, we sit down with Gwen Purcell, founder of the Central PA Bigfoot and Cryptid Festival! We chat with Gwen about what inspired her…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 54 The Drowned Secrets of Lake Lanier
In this episode, we dive deep into the dark waters of Lake Lanier. We start with the tragic history of Oscarville and the violent racial cleansing that led to…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 53 Phantom Ship of the Sea: The Ourang Medan
In this chilling voyage, we set sail into the murky waters of one of maritime history’s most haunting legends — the SS Ourang Medan. From the eerie SOS message…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 52 Demon House of Gary Indiana
Is this the most terrifying haunting in America? In this chilling episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we crack open the infamous case of the Demon House of Gary…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 51 Beast of Bladenboro: The Vampire Cat of North Carolina
In this episode, we dive into the chilling legend of the Beast of Bladenboro—a mysterious creature that terrorized a small North Carolina town in the 1950s…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 50 Inside the Dybbuk Box
Is the Dybbuk Box truly haunted, or is it just one of the internet’s creepiest creations? On this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we open the case on the infamous…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 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…
Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things SpookyEp. 24 Spirits Unveiled: Exploring the 5 Types of Hauntings
What makes a house feel haunted? Is it the lingering energy of the past, a vengeful spirit, or something darker? In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we’re…