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The Conjuring Quadfecta – Part 3: The Devil Made Me Do It For Part 3 of our Conjuring Quadfecta, we’re diving into one of the strangest and most controversial cases connected to Ed and Lorraine Warren: The Devil Made Me Do It. In 1981, Arne Cheyenne Johnson became the center of a bizarre murder case after claiming that he was under demonic influence when he killed his landlord, Alan Bono. The case made headlines and became known as the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” trial — one of the first times in American history that demonic possession was reportedly used as a defense in a murder case. But what actually happened? We’re going beyond the Hollywood version of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It to look at the real story behind the movie. We’ll get into David Glatzel, the alleged possession, Arne Johnson, Ed and Lorraine Warren, the exorcism claims, the murder of Alan Bono, the trial, and the infamous “demonic possession defense.” And, of course, we’ll break down what the movie got right, what it changed, and what may have been exaggerated for Hollywood. Was Arne Johnson truly possessed? Was there something paranormal happening in the Glatzel family? Or was there a much more complicated explanation behind one of the most famous cases in paranormal history? Give us a shout Support the show

This past weekend, the Kraken Cans crew packed up and made the 6.5-hour trip to Ada, Ohio for the Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree 2026 — and holy crap, what a weekend. This was our first time attending the Jamboree, hosted by our friends at Cryptids of the Corn, and we had an absolute blast. From finally meeting some of our podcast friends in person, to a VIP night at the bowling alley, way too much cold weather, a podcast panel, questionable sleeping arrangements, and a whole lot of hanging out with some seriously awesome people… this one was less about Bigfoot and more about the people behind the weird. We take you along for the whole weekend — the long drive to Ada, arriving at the park, setting up, hunting down beer, waiting for the Chumming with the Spirits and Drunken Cryptids crews to arrive, and kicking off the weekend at Norada Lanes with Cryptids of the Corn. Then it was time for the Jamboree. We’ll talk about setting up our spot, freezing our asses off, handing out Kraken Cans koozies, the podcast panel, and all the friends and fellow creators we got to hang out with, including Chumming with the Spirits, Drunken Cryptids, Myths, Monsters, and Mullets, Cryptids of the Corn, Believing the Bizarre, The Rustic Supply Company, Nevermore Hollows / Black Sheep Studios, Timothy Wayne Williams, Wolf Rock Radio, and Roadside Sodas. We’ll also get into the afterparty, a look at the new Cryptids of the Corn studio, an impressive bowling ball collection, hanging out back at the hotel, and finally making the long drive home. A huge shoutout to Cryptids of the Corn for putting on the Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree for the third year in a row and for making our first trip one hell of a good time. So grab a cold one and come hang out with us as we relive the Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree 2026 — Kraken Cans style. Give us a shout Support the show

For Part 2 of our Conjuring Quadfecta, we’re heading across the pond to North London for one of the most famous—and controversial—poltergeist cases in paranormal history: the Enfield haunting. In 1977, strange things began happening inside the Hodgson family’s home on Green Street. Furniture allegedly moved on its own, knocking sounds echoed through the house, objects were thrown, and one of the Hodgson children, Janet, appeared to become the focus of something far more disturbing. The case eventually attracted police, journalists, paranormal investigators, and eventually Ed and Lorraine Warren. But how much of the story we know from The Conjuring 2 is actually true? We’re breaking down the real Enfield haunting, the Hodgson family, the infamous Janet Hodgson recordings, the investigators who documented the case, the controversy surrounding the events, and the parts of the movie that Hollywood changed—or completely made up. Was this one of the most compelling paranormal cases ever documented? Was it a genuine haunting? Or was something else going on inside the Hodgson home? Grab a beer and join us as we separate the Enfield haunting from the Hollywood version. Give us a shout Support the show

We’ll explore where this ridiculous bit of American folklore comes from, the story behind the furry fish, and why anyone would need a trout with a built-in winter coat. Along the way, we'll throw in a few theories, questionable science, and the kind of nonsense that makes these old lumberjack tales so much fun. Is the Fur-Bearing Trout an actual creature? Almost certainly not. Could there be a perfectly reasonable explanation? Maybe. Would a furry trout make an excellent pet? Absolutely not. Grab a beer, cast a line, and join us for another quick dive into the weird side of folklore and the creatures that probably never existed. Give us a shout Support the show

We’re kicking off our Quadfecta with one of the most famous haunted houses in America — the real-life Conjuring House in Harrisville, Rhode Island. Before Hollywood turned the story into The Conjuring, the Perron family claimed they experienced years of strange and terrifying activity inside the home. In Part 1, we dive into the history of the house, the Perron family, the alleged paranormal activity, and how Ed and Lorraine Warren became involved. How much of the story is true, and how much has grown into legend? Grab a beer and join Kraken Cans as we crack open the first part of our four-episode Quadfecta on the Conjuring Universe! Give us a shout Support the show

This week on Kraken Cans Cast, we’re diving into the bizarre legend of the Joint Snake — a Fearsome Critter said to be so strange that you could cut it into pieces and somehow watch those pieces come back together. We’re talking about the old stories surrounding this supposedly nearly indestructible snake, including the absolutely wild claim that it could even take your knife with it when it reassembled. But there might be a real animal hiding underneath the legend. We’ll look at the glass lizard, a legless reptile that can shed its tail, move after breaking away, and eventually grow a new one. So did people witness something incredible in nature and turn it into a legendary creature? Or was there more to the Joint Snake than meets the eye? Grab a cold one and join us for another trip into the weird world of Fearsome Critters. Give us a shout Support the show

This week on Kraken Cans Cast, we’re heading down to Arkansas to investigate one of the state’s strangest legends — the White River Monster, better known as Whitey. We dig into the stories and sightings surrounding this mysterious creature, with a closer look at the infamous 1937 and 1971 encounters, what witnesses claimed they saw, and some of the theories about what Whitey could actually be. And of course, we’ve got a beer to pair with the mystery. This episode’s cold one is Cape May Brewing Company’s Cape May White, a 5.2% wheat beer. We picked it because, well… it’s called White and we’re talking about Whitey. Plus, the can’s got a set of shark jaws on it, which seemed pretty fitting for something lurking in a river. Crack a cold one, settle in, and let’s head to the White River. What exactly was lurking in those waters? Give us a shout Support the show

This month on Kraken Current, we're talking about a couple of VERY strange recent sightings. Two separate reports in Pennsylvania describe small, upright, hairy creatures—including one encounter involving TWO mini-Bigfoots that were apparently running around and making baby-like noises. Then there's the bizarre "Syracuse Figure" spotted wading in a New York pond. Was it a juvenile Bigfoot, something else entirely, or just an elderly skinny-dipper who accidentally found himself at the center of a cryptid investigation? We break down the sightings, the witness descriptions, and the big question: Why are all these little Bigfoots showing up? Check out the stories that inspired this episode: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/two-separate-mini-bigfoot-sightings-reported-pennsylvania-history-activity https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/creature-dubbed-syracuse-figure-spotted-new-york-bigfoot-elderly-skinny-dipper Give us a shout Support the show

What the hell was spotted wandering the back roads of Dover, Massachusetts in 1977? Meet the Dover Demon — one of the strangest and most mysterious cryptids ever reported in New England. With its oversized glowing eyes, strange pale body, long fingers, and bizarre appearance, the Dover Demon sounds like something straight out of a nightmare… or maybe an alien encounter. Over the course of just a few nights, multiple witnesses reported seeing the creature — but what exactly did they see? In this episode, we dig into the original Dover Demon sightings, witness descriptions, theories about what the creature could have been, and why this weird little cryptid continues to creep people out decades later. Was it a cryptid, alien, unknown animal, or something even stranger? Give us a shout Support the show

Think you know cryptids? Meet the Squonk — one of the strangest and most bizarre fearsome critters in American folklore! Said to lurk in the forests of Pennsylvania, the Squonk is known for its strange appearance, constant crying, and an unusual ability to… well, you’ll have to hear the story to believe it. In this Kraken Cans Minisode, we dive into the legend of the Squonk, where the story came from, why this miserable little creature is always crying, and one infamous tale involving a hunter who thought he had finally caught one. Give us a shout Support the show

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

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

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

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

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