Kraken Cans Cast: Cryptids, Urban Legends, and All Things Spooky

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 something really calling this small-town home? Join us as we talk about everything from the beast, to UFO sightings, and even disembodied voices in the wilderness.

We paired Momo up with a delicious spi...

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 considered as tools of espionage and warfare.

To kick things off, we crack open Penguins in Space Hazy Pale Ale from KCBC (Kings County Brewers Collective) in Brooklyn, New York. The can artwork features penguins suited up with futuristic weapon...

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 saw this as a perfect opportunity. They swooped in and bought out all the homes, turning into a giant state park. But with this came the birth of dozens of urban legends.

From satanic churches ...

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 whose work blends Appalachian folklore, detailed study, and bold original designs. We kick things off with how he first stepped into the world of cryptids before diving into his book, Appalachian Cr...

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 the veil to overlapping realities, and consider how perception, memory, and even reality itself could play tricks on us.

We also crack open a can of Other Half Brewing Co.’s “Einstein’s Daydre...

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 his duel with Hercules, along with Norse and Welsh mythology of Hell Hounds from the underworld. 

To finish we get into 3 hounds and their folklore in England that have a lasting impression to this d...

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 a tall figure in dark clothing lurking outside homes, earning chilling nicknames like The Anesthetic Prowler and The Phantom Anesthetist.

As reports piled up, panic spread. Police searches cam...

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 owl creature with glowing red eyes perched atop the church tower—often compared to Mothman and other flying humanoids.

We break down the original eyewitness accounts and theories ranging from c...

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 year. Jenni is a seasoned paranormal investigator who actively works at Pennhurst Asylum and has visited Trans-Allegheny on four separate occasions.

In this episode, Jenni shares her firsthand exper...

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 Kirkbride-style hospital meant to heal, the asylum quickly became overwhelmed by overcrowding, neglect, and brutal treatment methods. From its Civil War beginnings and a gold raid that helped shape...

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 researchers, this haunting pushed the boundaries of what poltergeist activity could be. We break down Doris Bithers’ experiences, the involvement of the Hollywood-based parapsychology team, and...

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 all of his kids, at the age of five, experienced the same unsettling encounter: a shadow figure—possibly the Hat Man—tickling their feet while they lay in bed. Years later, the activity didn’t stop. ...

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 Brooklyn, NY — the perfect match for a conversation about whether animals can see things humans can’t.

Corey shares two real family stories involving his late cat Bogey, including a chilling moment after a neighbor’s child pass...

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 mythology all the way to unsettling claims of giant skull discoveries and reports of modern encounters.

We explore how these creatures were described by early historians, why elephant and mas...

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 Yeti relic kept at the monastery, how it was revealed to outsiders, and why it became such a huge moment in Yeti lore.

We also get into the strange and lesser-known involvement of Jimmy Stewart, ...

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 set the tone for every MIB story that followed.

We break down who (or what) the Men in Black are, their unnerving appearance, their oddly stiff behavior, and why witnesses consistently report t...

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 was believed to be in a spiritual “in-between,” not fully blessed or protected yet. That’s when these mischievous creatures slip out, abandoning their year-round job of sawing at the cosmic World Tre...

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 encounters in American history: the 1973 Pascagoula Abduction.

We dive deep into the night Charles Hickson (42) and Calvin Parker (19) were fishing along the Pascagoula River when a strange glowing...

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-headed gear (yes… actual giant hats and sunglasses) from Mammoth Wear and Bison Head. Naturally, this leads to us measuring our domes, and let’s just say Sam clocks in with a legendary 25-inch mel...