Ghosts of the Japanese Sea: Boat-Seeking Dead & The Bald Spirits
For centuries, fishermen along the coasts of Japan have told stories about something that follows boats at night. They are called Funayūrei, the spirits of those who died at sea. According to Japanese...
7 Mars 19min
Japanese Water Spirits Pt. 1
Beneath the surface of Japan’s rivers, lakes, and coastal waters lives a shadowy world of spirits, monsters, and ancient warnings. In this episode, we dive into Japanese water yokai and folklore. From...
6 Feb 29min
The King Returns: Odysseus, the Suitors, and the Blood-Soaked Throne of Ithaca
When Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca after twenty years, home doesn’t look the way he left it. His halls are crawling with arrogant suitors, his kingdom is fraying, and Penelope’s loyalty is being str...
21 Nov 202548min
Odysseus Was a Menace, Actually.
Welcome aboard the Iron Kraken. Today, we're retelling The Odyssey without the academic sugar-coating. Odysseus isn’t just a “clever hero”… he’s the guy who keeps picking the worst Airbnb on the Medit...
28 Okt 202532min
Legendary Pirates & Their Brutal Fighting Tactics
Step aboard as we uncover the ruthless world of combat during the Golden Age of Piracy. From cutlass duels on deck to cunning ambushes at sea, this podcast explores how history’s most feared pirates f...
12 Sep 202528min
The Most Terrifying Pirates & Their Brutal Lives at Sea
Climb aboard as we set sail into the Golden Age of Piracy, a turbulent era that birthed some of history’s most infamous figures. In this episode, we uncover the real lives of pirates beyond the Hollyw...
22 Aug 202539min
Undying Legends of the Deep | Ghost Ships Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our deep dive into ghost ship legends, the Iron Kraken crew sets sail through history’s most chilling maritime mysteries. From cursed vessels that vanished without a trace to spectral shi...
26 Juli 202532min
