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 day. Grab your favorite brew and get ready for another crazy, booze filled episode.

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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 then—just as suddenly as it began—the attacks stopped. Was the Mad Gasser a real person, a wartime experiment, or fear taking on a life of its own?

For this episode, we paired the story with Tribulations, a 9% Imperial IPA from Ever Grain Brewing Co. out of Camp Hill, PA. The name fits—because tribulations aren’t just suffering… they’re fear that lingers over time.

Some mysteries don’t end.

They just fade into legend.

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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 cryptids and ancient guardians to hoaxes and misidentified wildlife. While cracking open a cold beer, we ask the big question: Is the Owlman a real cryptid, folklore gone viral, or something darker lurking in Cornwall’s past?

Pairing this episode with a Storm King from Victory Brewing, we drink a stout as dark as the night where the Owlman Flies. Grab a cold one and settle in.

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