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

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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 Have a topic suggestion or just want to say hi? Reach out at KrakenCansCast@gmail.com. And don’t forget to rate and review the show—your feedback (good or bad!) helps us brew up the best podcast possible. 

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 110 The Sandown Clown: Who Was Sam?

    In 1973, 11-year-old Fay and her 10-year-old friend Bobby were playing near Sandown on the Isle of Wight when they heard a strange sound coming from the countryside. Following it led them to a bizarre encounter with a towering, colorful figure who called himself Sam. With a strange appearance, cryptic answers, an unusual way of communicating, and a tiny metal hut that seemed much bigger on the inside, Sam was unlike anything the children had ever encountered. So what did Fay and Bobby actually meet that day? An extraterrestrial? An interdimensional being? A modern-day faerie? Or something even stranger? We’re diving into one of the weirdest encounters in paranormal folklore and exploring the theories behind the Sandown Clown. And tonight’s beer pairing is S.A.M. (Secret Agent Man) from Ever Grain Brewing Co., our 11th beer from one of our favorite breweries, coming in at 7.1% ABV. Give us a shout Support the show

    Ep. 110 The Sandown Clown: Who Was Sam?

  2. 6d ago

    The Kickback - w/ JD of Chumming with the Spirits

    This week on Kraken Cans Cast, we sit down with our good friend JD from Chumming with the Spirits for a conversation about the paranormal, ghost hunting, paranormal investigations, cryptids, and all things unexplained! JD brings his experience from the Midwest paranormal scene as we talk about investigating haunted locations, strange encounters, cryptid sightings, and what keeps us chasing the unknown. And of course, we talk about the bond between our two shows — because Chumming with the Spirits is the only paranormal podcast in the Midwest with a shark logo!  If you love paranormal podcasts, ghost stories, ghost hunting, cryptids, haunted places, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Give us a shout Support the show

    The Kickback - w/ JD of Chumming with the Spirits

  3. Sep 1

    Ep. 109 The Scottish Brownie: The Helpful Elf Servant

    What if a mysterious little elf secretly cleaned your house while you slept?  In this episode, we dive into the strange folklore of the Scottish Brownie, a household spirit said to help with chores during the night—so long as you treat it right. We explore the origins of Brownie lore, what these helpful creatures were believed to look like, their rules and quirks, and what could happen when a Brownie was offended. Cryptids, folklore, urban legends, paranormal stories, and a few beers along the way! Give us a shout Support the show

    Ep. 109 The Scottish Brownie: The Helpful Elf Servant

  4. Aug 27

    Cryptid Minisode: Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival 2026

    In this Cryptid Minisode, we’re looking back at our time at the 2026 Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival! We talk about what goes on behind the scenes as members of the festival committee, the night before the big event, setting up our table, meeting up with some familiar faces, selling merch, drinking some unexpected beers, and all the weird and wonderful stuff we found along the way. We’re joined by stories and shoutouts to some of the awesome folks we got to hang with, including Gwen Purcell, Cryptid Empire, Cryptoteeology, Slice of the Paranormal, Screaming Sasquatch Gear, and plenty more. We also talk about the ridiculous amount of merch we walked away with, the live paranormal action at the festival, the Annabelle box recreation, and a few memorable moments that definitely didn’t go according to plan. Most importantly, we want to say THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by the Kraken Cans Cast table. Whether you grabbed some merch, said hello, talked cryptids, or just gave us a wave — we appreciate the hell out of you! And if you missed us this time around, don’t worry… you’re in luck! We’ll be back on the road October 3rd for the Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree in Ada, Ohio, and December 12th for Bigfoot’s Winter Wonderland in Western PA at Monaca Turners, hosted by David Hardie. Oh, and yes… we’re still on the committee for 2027. So we’ll see you back at the mall! Cheers, Krakheads! 🦶🍻🦑 Give us a shout Support the show

    Cryptid Minisode: Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival 2026

  5. Aug 25

    Ep. 108 The Highgate Vampire: The Battle of the Vampire Hunters

    This week on Kraken Cans Cast, we’re heading across the pond to London and diving into the strange legend of the Highgate Vampire. What started with bizarre sightings around an old cemetery eventually turned into occult investigations, vampire hunts, alleged rituals, a massive mob storming Highgate Cemetery, and a feud between two men who both claimed they could deal with the supernatural. We break down the strange stories, the supposed vampire, and the rivalry between David Farrant and Seán Manchester—including the infamous “magicians’ duel” that never actually happened. Was there really something lurking in Highgate, or did the legend become bigger than whatever started it? Two men. One vampire. Decades of rivalry. Let’s crack open a cold one and head into Highgate. Give us a shout Support the show

    Ep. 108 The Highgate Vampire: The Battle of the Vampire Hunters

  6. Aug 20

    Kraken Current Events: August 2026

    This month, we’re cracking open some beers and diving into another batch of bizarre stories from around the world. We’re talking about a fart so powerful it cleared out an entire movie theater, a human skeleton discovered inside a deep freezer, a Minnesota homeowner who took “get off my lawn” WAY too seriously, a Florida steakhouse where the dress code is basically nonexistent, a Welsh man dressed as the Grim Reaper lurking on a hospital roof, and a 168-year-old library book that spent the last 150 years literally trapped inside a fireplace. From bizarre crimes to strange discoveries and stories that make you say “there’s no damn way that’s real”, we’re bringing you another round of the weirdest current events we could find. So crack open a cold one, sit back, and let’s see what the hell is happening out there. Give us a shout Support the show

    Kraken Current Events: August 2026

  7. Aug 18

    Ep. 107 A Century Old Mystery: The Hinderkaifeck Murders

    Six people. An isolated farmhouse. A killer who was never identified. In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the chilling Hinterkaifeck murders, one of Germany's most infamous unsolved mysteries. In 1922, the Gruber family and their newly hired maid, Maria Baumgartner, were brutally murdered at their remote Bavarian farm. But the murders were only part of the mystery. Before the killings, the family reported strange footprints in the snow, unexplained noises in the attic, a missing key, and a mysterious newspaper that seemingly appeared from nowhere. After the murders, someone may have remained at the farm for days—feeding the animals, eating the family's food, and using the fireplace. Then came the investigation. We break down the discovery of the bodies, the evidence left behind, the mistakes made at the crime scene, and the many suspects connected to the case—from Lorenz Schlittenbauer and Karl Gabriel to the Gump brothers, the Bichlers, Peter Weber, and even a possible serial killer theory. More than 100 years later, the question remains: Who murdered the six people of Hinterkaifeck—and was the killer someone they knew? Give us a shout Support the show

    Ep. 107 A Century Old Mystery: The Hinderkaifeck Murders

  8. Aug 13

    Cryptid Minisode: Duck Footed Dum-Dum (Fearsome Critter Series)

    In this week’s Kraken Cryptid Mini-Sode, we’re heading back into the strange world of Fearsome Critters and meeting one of the absolute weirdest creatures we’ve come across yet: the Duck-Footed Dum-Dum. This bizarre lumberwoods legend supposedly shows up every spring with giant duck feet, TWO tails, and a back built like a drum. And apparently, it has one very important job… making sure the fish know when it’s time to spawn. Yep. You read that right. We dive into the original 1920s tale from Art Childs’ Yarns of the Big Woods, break down what the Dum-Dum supposedly looked like and did, and talk about why these ridiculous creatures became such a big part of American lumberjack folklore. Is the Duck-Footed Dum-Dum a real cryptid? Hell no. But is it one of the most entertaining Fearsome Critters we’ve covered? DUM. DUM. DUM. Absolutely. Crack open a cold one and join us for another wonderfully weird trip into the American woods. Just whatever you do… don’t scare the Dum-Dum. The fish need him. 🍻🦆🥁 Give us a shout Support the show

    Cryptid Minisode: Duck Footed Dum-Dum (Fearsome Critter Series)
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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 Have a topic suggestion or just want to say hi? Reach out at KrakenCansCast@gmail.com. And don’t forget to rate and review the show—your feedback (good or bad!) helps us brew up the best podcast possible. 

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