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

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...

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 estate turned into a full-blown nightmare after two major events hit at once: neighborhood renovations and the arrival of a newborn baby.

From foul smells to midnight footsteps, blinding lights, ...

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 encounters to theories of mutations, monsters, and interdimensional visitors, we crack open a cold one and explore the truth behind one of the Pacific Northwest’s wildest cryptids.

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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 horrific crime against his own father lead to an eternal curse — doomed to wander the earth carrying a sack of bones and announcing his presence with a haunting whistle. But beware: the louder it soun...

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 ghost stories that still haunt the South today.

Join us as we crack a cold one and dig into the spooky history, local legends, and fiery endings that made these witches infamous. Were they rea...

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, misfortune, and eerie coincidences: The Exorcist, The Omen, and Rosemary’s Baby. But before diving into the chaos behind the scenes, the guys break down the difference between pure coincidence a...

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 well-documented hauntings in American history — The Bell Witch.

From the eerie knocks and whispers that tormented the Bell family, to the disembodied voice that cursed John Bell himself, this story has haunted Tennessee for over two centuries. We’ll trace the legend from the creature in th...

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 mountains and mystery, this is the place that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining, terrified Jim Carrey during the filming of Dumb and Dumber, and continues to attract ghost hunters and skeptics alike.

In this episode, we trace the eerie origins of The Stanley — from its visionary ...

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, we explore paranormal tales, haunted legends, and the strange encounters that set the mood for Halloween. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just love a good ghost story with a cold brew, this episode will get you in the haunted spirit. Tune in for eerie fun, creepy folk...

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 circling back to childhood — specifically, imaginary friends.

Most of the time, these invisible pals are harmless — a way for kids to practice social skills and flex their imaginations. But sometimes, the line between “pretend” and “paranormal” starts to blur. What happens when...

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 Britain. Discover how the haunting at 30 East Drive tormented the Pritchard family with dark shadows, violent poltergeist activity, and the lingering presence of a hooded figure in monk’s robes. We’ll explore the history, the legends, and the fear that made this case infamous. An...

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 normal life, but by night she splits her body in half, sprouts bat-like wings, and hunts for her favorite snack—unborn children and human organs. Armed with a long, straw-like tongue that slips through cracks in windows and walls, this self-segmenting creature is the ultimate...

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 to create a celebration of all things strange, from Bigfoot sightings to local legends, and what it takes to bring a cryptid festival to life. We also share our own experience at the festival—what we saw, who we met, and of course, the beer we cracked while soaking it all in...

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 the town’s erasure, before uncovering how the lake was created over the flooded remains of communities left behind. From chilling tales of countless deaths to the eerie legend of the Lady of the Lake, Lanier’s waters hold more than just memories. We wrap up by exploring a spi...

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 to the crew found frozen in terror, we unravel the story and dive into the strange theories about whether this phantom ship ever truly existed. Was it a cover-up, a legend born at sea, or something far more sinister?

We’re pairing this nautical nightmare with Heavy Seas Beer’...