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, and a string of events that pushed the family to their breaki...
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. Join us for chilling stories, skeptical laughs, and a hazy flight through th...
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 sounds, the safer you are… the quieter it gets, the closer he is....
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 real witches, misunderstood women, or just victims of small-town...
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 and a true supernatural curse, introducing their brand-new Curs...
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 the cornfield to the mysterious Bell Witch Cave, where visitor...
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 founder Freelan Oscar Stanley (the man behind the Stanley Ste...
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 folklore, and the perfect kickoff to October’s season of scares. ...
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 your child’s invisible friend wears old-fashioned clothes, k...
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. And of course, we’re pairing it with a brew fitting for the them...
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 nightmare fuel. In this episode, we break down her origins, g...
Unleash the legend of the Beast of Bray Road in this wild Kraken Cans Cast episode! We dive into sightings, lore, and the terrifying werewolf-like cryptid that haunts Wisconsin’s backroads. But that’s not all—this episode also features a surprise head-to-head match with a former cryptid favorite. Grab a cold one, join the chaos, and find out which monster comes out on top! Give us a shout Support the show
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. Whether you’re a die-hard Squatch believer or just here for ...
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 spine-tingling Reddit story about the haunted woods that surround...
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’s Phantom Ship — because nothing goes better with ghost stori...
Is this the most terrifying haunting in America? In this chilling episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we crack open the infamous case of the Demon House of Gary, Indiana—a story packed with demonic possession, paranormal activity, and skeptical controversy. Discover how this ordinary-looking home became the center of a supernatural firestorm after reports of children walking backwards up walls and families being tormented by dark entities. We dive deep into the case that shook the paranormal world, ...
In this episode, we dive into the chilling legend of the Beast of Bladenboro—a mysterious creature that terrorized a small North Carolina town in the 1950s. Described by witnesses as a large, panther-like beast with glowing eyes, the creature was said to have a taste for pet dogs, other livestock, and possibly more. Fear spread quickly as reports of mauled animals and drained blood poured in, prompting armed hunting parties to take to the woods. We follow the story from its eerie beginnings t...
Is the Dybbuk Box truly haunted, or is it just one of the internet’s creepiest creations? On this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we open the case on the infamous haunted wine cabinet said to contain a malevolent spirit from Jewish folklore. From its eerie eBay origins to ghostly tales and viral fame, we dive into the dark story that even Ghost Adventures’ Zak Bagans couldn’t resist—literally locking the box away in his Haunted Museum. Crack a cold one and join us as we break down the legend, th...
We’re heading back to Point Pleasant—and this time, we’re not alone. In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive deep into the strange tale of Indrid Cold, the grinning man who may be tied to UFO sightings, Men in Black, and even the Mothman. We revisit the mysterious events that put Point Pleasant on the paranormal map, explore the eerie connections between John Keel’s The Mothman Prophecies and Cold’s unsettling appearances, and crack open a cold one while we unpack the weirdness. Was Indr...
On this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we’re cracking open a cold one and diving into one of the most bizarre and haunting true crime cases to come out of Pennsylvania’s coal region—the unsettling tale of the Shamokin Mystery Head. We’re joined by special guest Marc from Beards, Brews and BBQs (go give him a follow on Facebook!) as we explore this twisted piece of local history. Back in 1904, the headless, naked body of a man was discovered near Shamokin. A reward was offered for the missing he...