Iron Kraken

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 Mediterranean and then acts shocked when it’s full of cannibal giants. In this episode, we dive into some of the wildest moments in Homer’s Odyssey, including: The Cyclops (Polyphemus): Odysseus trespasses, steals cheese, and then taunts the giant after escaping. Hero behavior? Debatable.The Laes...

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 fought, survived, and dominated the oceans. Each episode dives into real battles, weaponry, and tactics—revealing the strategies that made men like Blackbeard, Charles Vane, and Anne Bonny legendary. Whether it was hand-to-hand combat, naval skirmishes, or psychological warfare, these pirates perf...

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 Hollywood myths — exploring their codes of honor, daily hardships, and the ruthless battles that secured their place in legend. From Blackbeard’s fiery intimidation tactics to the democratic rules aboard pirate ships, we separate fact from fiction and reveal how these seafaring rebels shaped trade, war...

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 ships said to appear before disaster, we unravel tales that have haunted sailors for generations. Join us as we explore: The fate of the SS Ourang MedanThe truth behind the Octavius and its frozen crewReal accounts of modern ghost ship sightingsNautical lore from ancient to modern timesWhy ghost shi...

What really happened to the SS Ourang Medan? Why do sailors still whisper about Davy Jones and ghost ships drifting with no soul aboard? In this chilling episode of Iron Kraken, we dive deep into the world's most terrifying nautical mysteries—including the legend of St. Elmo’s fire, haunted skeleton crews, and real-life accounts of abandoned ships lost to the sea. From unexplained disappearances to eerie glowing lights on the masts of doomed vessels, we explore the chilling truth behind: The ...

🎙️ Leviathan Unleashed: Myths, Monsters & Ancient Sea Lore – Part 2 In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Leviathan legend, we explore the most chilling myths, biblical references, and cross-cultural sea monster stories that shaped our understanding of this ancient creature. From Hebrew scripture to Babylonian chaos beasts, the Leviathan appears not just as a monster—but as a symbol of cosmic power, fear, and the unknown depths. We break down: The Leviathan’s biblical origins in Job,

🎣 EPISODE 1: Leviathan - Primordial Creature of Chaos (Part 1) 🌊 Is Leviathan just a myth... or something much more ancient and terrifying? In this debut episode of Iron Kraken, we dive headfirst into the shadowy depths of biblical beasts, Mesopotamian monsters, and sea serpent sightings that have haunted fishermen for centuries. 🐍⚓ From ancient Hebrew texts to Norse legends and Babylonian chaos dragons, this first installment of our two-part Leviathan special explores the wild origins and