Two years. Over 100 episodes. Countless cryptids, ghost stories, UFOs, urban legends, and plenty of laughs along the way—and we couldn't have done it without all of you.

To celebrate this milestone, we're bringing you a replay of our live anniversary show! Whether you joined us live or couldn't make it, we've got you covered. Sit back and enjoy the stories, conversations, and all the fun from the event as we celebrate two incredible years of the Kraken Cans Cast.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for listening, sharing the show, leaving reviews, and being part of this amazing community. Your support has helped us reach this incredible milestone, and we're excited to see what the next 100 episodes have in store.

Cheers to two years, 100+ episodes, and many more mysteries to uncover together. Crack open your favorite beverage, and let's dive back into our live celebration!

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Dive into the legend of the Big Muddy Beast, Southern Illinois' most infamous cryptid. In this episode, we explore the creature's most chilling sightings, the explosive wave of encounters during the 1970s Big Muddy Monster flap, eyewitness reports, strange evidence, and the theories behind what may have been lurking along the Big Muddy River. Was it a Bigfoot, a misidentified animal, or something far stranger? As always, we pair the mystery with a craft beer, this time reviewing Founders Brewing Co. - Dirty Bastard Ale to see if it lives up to the legend. If you love cryptids, Bigfoot stories, paranormal mysteries, and unexplained encounters, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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In this episode of The Kickback, we sit down with Ryan, Christy, and Steven from Slice of the Paranormal—the podcast that travels to haunted locations, dives into the history behind them, and samples the local pizza along the way.

We talk about their experience at the Pennhurst 2026 ParaCon, some of their favorite haunted locations, Steven’s legendary hat, and plenty more paranormal shenanigans. If you’re into ghosts, history, pizza, and good conversation, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

Want to learn more about Slice of the Paranormal? Check out their website at https://sliceoftheparanormal.com and give them a follow on all social media platforms!

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We made it to 100 main episodes, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how—with a cold beer and one of the strangest stories we’ve ever covered.

This week, we’re pairing the episode with Two Years of Tripping from Tripping Animals Brewing because this story feels less like a haunting and more like a full-blown LSD trip. Forget “straight-up cursed”—this one is a straight-up trip.

Join us as we dive into the bizarre legend of Gef the Talking Mongoose, the mysterious creature that supposedly lived inside the walls of a family’s farmhouse, held conversations with the family, sang songs, shared secrets, and left investigators scratching their heads for decades.

Was Gef an elaborate hoax? A poltergeist? A cryptid? Or something even stranger?

Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, and shared Kraken Cans Cast over these first 100 main episodes. We truly couldn’t have done it without all of you.

So crack open a cold one, buckle up, and let Gef be your guide through one of the wildest stories in paranormal history.

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What happens when exhausted lumberjacks hear strange screams echoing through the dark forests of Maine? In this Cryptid Minisode, we dive into the legend of the Dungavenhooter, one of the strangest creatures in Fearsome Critter folklore. Said to be a long, gator-like beast with glowing eyes, no mouth, and a haunting cry that could send chills down a logger's spine, the Dungavenhooter has puzzled storytellers for generations.

Join us as we explore the origins of this bizarre lumber camp legend, the sightings that kept the tale alive, and whether the Dungavenhooter was a real creature, a ghostly presence, or simply a story created to entertain loggers after a long day in the woods.

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On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire ripped through the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. By morning, five of the Sodder children were believed dead. But there was one problem—no remains were ever found.

As investigators ruled the tragedy an accidental house fire, George and Jennie Sodder refused to accept the official story. Strange events leading up to the fire, mysterious witnesses, reports of children being seen after the blaze, and decades of unanswered questions fueled one of America's most enduring mysteries.

Did the children perish in the fire? Were they kidnapped? Or was there something far more sinister behind the disappearance of the Sodder children?

In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive deep into the evidence, while pairing it with Hazy Little Things from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. 

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This month we’re digging into the viral photo that supposedly shows Trump meeting a group of Nordic aliens outside the White House. Is it legit, AI, or just another internet mystery that’s gotten completely out of control?

Then we head to Ohio to talk about the Frogman Bill that’s been making the rounds and what it could mean for one of the state’s most famous cryptid legends.

After that, we break down a recent possible Bigfoot encounter reported near Paradise, Michigan. What did the witness see, and does the story hold up?

To wrap things up, we take a look at newly released drone footage from Lake Champlain that some believe may have captured the legendary Champ lurking beneath the surface.

Grab a cold one and join us as we dive into the latest cryptid, paranormal, and UFO headlines making waves this month.

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Step inside one of Virginia's most haunted locations as we explore the chilling history and paranormal legends surrounding Ferry Plantation in Virginia Beach.

From mysterious apparitions and shadowy figures to reports of a woman in white and the spirits of those tied to the property's tragic past, Ferry Plantation has earned a reputation as a hotspot for ghost hunters and paranormal investigators alike. But are these hauntings simply local folklore, or is something truly lingering within the walls of this historic home?

In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the history of Ferry Plantation, examine some of its most famous ghost stories, discuss eyewitness encounters, and explore the theories behind the reported paranormal activity. Along the way, we'll uncover tales of love, loss, tragedy, and the spirits said to have never left.

Grab a cold one, turn down the lights, and join us as we investigate the hauntings of Ferry Plantation.

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In this minisode of Kraken Cans Cast, we dive into the strange and lesser-known legend of the Axehandle Hound, one of North America's most bizarre fearsome critters. Said to roam the deep forests with a body shaped like an axe handle and a taste for unsuspecting lumberjacks, this unusual piece of logging camp folklore has been passed down for generations. Join us as we explore the origins, sightings, and tall tales behind the Axehandle Hound, and uncover why these fearsome critters became such an important part of frontier storytelling. 

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In this episode of Kraken Cans Cast, we head deep into the mystery of Skinwalker Ranch, one of the most infamous paranormal hotspots in the world. We explore the experiences of the Sherman family, including the legendary giant wolf encounter and the strange events that put the ranch on the map. We also discuss other reported sightings and phenomena before diving into the sale of the property, who purchased it, and how the focus of the investigation changed after the Shermans left.

To pair with this legendary location, we’re cracking open DDH Alien Church from Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. One of our favorite breweries, Tired Hands consistently delivers phenomenal beer, incredible can art, and brews that seem tailor-made for the strange and unusual topics we cover on the cast. 

So crack a cold one and join us as we investigate the legends, mysteries, and unanswered questions surrounding Skinwalker Ranch.

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