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

What if UFOs aren’t machines at all… but living creatures? In this mind-bending episode of the Kraken Cans Podcast, we dive deep into the strange world of atmospheric biology, space jellyfish, and the theory that organic life may exist in Earth’s skies and beyond. We’re joined by Justin England of Cryptids of the Corn and author of Living UFOs: The Ocean Above Our Heads, who breaks down the fascinating idea that many UFO sightings could actually be biological entities floating through the atm...

In this episode, we dive into one of Pennsylvania’s strangest unsolved mysteries — the Pittsburgh “Ghost Bomber.” In 1956, a B-25 bomber made an emergency landing on the Monongahela River… and then vanished without a trace. What makes this story even crazier? They actually had it. Rescue crews hooked onto the aircraft and began recovery efforts, but somehow the plane slipped away and disappeared beneath the river for good. No wreckage. No confirmed recovery. Just questions. We break down the ...

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 death would break the curse he thought had been placed on him. W...

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 phenomenon? A powerful toxin? Or something tied to the traditions o...

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 spiced ale from Neshaminy Creek Brewing company to add a little extr...

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 to haunted buses. Even mutated animals (Ever hear of the peninsul...

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 Daydream”, a Double Dry Hopped Imperial Oat Cream IPA. I chose it f...

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 came up empty. The FBI got involved. Armed posses formed. And th...

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 experiences inside the asylum — the activity she’s encountered, t...

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 the theories surrounding the dark entity believed to be respo...

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 passed away and a strange event that occurred the night Bogey di...

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, including how he helped secretly transport part of the relic ...

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 Tree (which hilariously heals itself every time they leave). We ...