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

In today’s episode, we dive into the Witch of Ringtown Valley, a central Pennsylvania legend from the early 1900s. Susan Mummey was believed by locals to be a witch after she reportedly predicted her husband’s death and was accused of placing a hex on Albert Shinsky. As fear and suspicion spread, her reputation grew darker in the community. The story ultimately ends in tragedy when Mummey is murdered by Shinsky, who believed her de...

In this episode we dive headfirst into the headless wonder of Graton, West Virgina. Spotted one dark night by a local news reporter, the sighting of the beast quickly traveled all over the small town. Teenagers took to the woods to try and get a look at the creature. But the question is, did they find him?

Tune in as we pair this monster with a beer from Rusty Rail brewing company. Nice (a west coast style IPA) suggests that maybe t...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most well-documented zombie cases in history—the chilling story of Clairvius Narcisse. A man walks into a hospital with stomach pains… only to be pronounced dead and buried. But that’s not where his story ends.

He claims the next thing he knew he woke up on a remote plantation in Haiti—trapped in a zombie-like state, forced to work with no control over his own body.

Was it a scientific phenome...

In this episode, we head to Brazil to unravel one of the strangest unsolved mysteries ever recorded — the infamous Lead Masks Case.

In 1966, two men set out on what seemed like a normal trip… but what unfolded was anything but. We dive deep into the events leading up to their journey, the cryptic instructions they carried, and the eerie circumstances surrounding their final hours. When their bodies were discovered atop the hill, the...

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...