Espooky Tales
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 165 ratingsLatin American folklore, myths, legends, haunted places and espooky cuentos del rancho. Hear the stories you grew up with like La Llorona, as well as true stories from listeners and guests. Join friends, Cristina & MJ, every Friday as they share these tales and have a few laughs. Stay espooky!
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El Hombre Del Saco (The Sack Man)
January 22, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBCW- content warning, child murder, blood drinking El Hombre Del Saco is a legend told to children in Spain, Brazil, Portugal, Chile and Argentina (it is known as El Viejo Del Saco /the old man with a bag in Chile and Argentina) and as El Roba Chicos (child stealer) in Mexico. A real crime in Spain in the year 1910 caused the legend to spread and for parents and children alike to fear El Hombre Del Saco. We explore Sack Man legends from all over the world, and came by a really surprising...
El Padre Sin Cabeza (the Headless Priest)
January 15, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBHello Espookies! Welcome to episode 8 of Espooky Tales. El Padre sin Cabeza (the Headless Priest) is a legend that has become part of Salvadoran folklore, but it is a tale that can be heard in almost every Latin American country, though each version varies. We share the version from El Salvador, as well as Mexico and Guatemala. In El Salvador, this legend originates from the Spanish Inquisition and In Mexico it originates from la guerra de los cristeros (the Cristero war). We do share some...
La Monja Del Hospital Civil (The Nun of the Civil Hospital)
January 08, 2021 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBHello Espookies! Welcome to episode 7 of Espooky Tales. The Legend of La Monja Del Hopsital Civil (The Nun of the Civil Hospital) is well known to those in Guadalajara, Mexico. Many people have seen this spirit roaming the halls and rooms of the oldest hospital in Guadalajara. MJ also shares a different hospital ghost story of a dear friend. We hope you enjoy- Cristina & MJ. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales Tweet Espooky Tales podcast: https://twitter.com/EspookyTales Lik...
Shadow People and the Hatman
January 01, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBShadow people are entities known worldwide, and their existence (or believed existence) goes back to ancient times. Stories of them can be seen in Egyptian folklore, Greek Mythology, the Quran and more. Shadow people are the most reported paranormal encounter across the world. We begin with a very short story written by yours truly (Cristina), then we discuss shadow people and MJ shares her personal encounters with them. We hope you enjoy- Cristina & MJ. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.c...
The Legend of the Cuetlaxochitl
December 25, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThe legend of the Cuetlaxochitl, now more commonly called the Poinsettia or the Christmas flower, has a long history in Mexico. Before the Spanish, it had different medicinal uses and one 16th century legend would forever associate it with Christmas. We (Cristina & MJ) also share Christmas traditions we grew up with, different Christmas traditions around Latin America, we talk about El Dia de los Reyes Magos, some St Nicholas history and we end the episode with an Espooky Christmas story (ar...
The Legend of the Cuetlaxochitl
December 25, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBHello Espookies! Welcome to episode 5 of Espooky Tales podcast. In this episode, we share the Mexican legend of the Cuetlaxochitl (also known as la flor de noche buena or the Poinsettia flower). We also share Christmas traditions we grew up with, different Christmas traditions around Latin America, we talk about El Dia de los Reyes Magos, some St Nicholas history and we end the episode with an Espooky Christmas story (around minute 34:00 if you want to skip all the Christmas stuff and go str...
Ah Huay Huay: The Huay Chivo
December 18, 2020 22:00 - 42 minutes - 98.4 MBThe Huay Chivo is a humanoid creature, usually depicted as a half-man/half-goat. The legend is heard in the Yucatec-Maya region and truly feared. In Yucatan, it is common to hear: “Beware of walking after midnight in the places where the Huay Chivo goes, because this being of darkness can put all kinds of wickedness on you". We share the origins of the legend, sightings and other similar legends. CW- content warning, animal rituals & deaths are discussed in this episode. Thank you so much ...
Ah Huay Huay: The Huay Chivo
December 18, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBCW- content warning, animal rituals & deaths are discussed in this episode. Hello espookies! Welcome to episode 4 of Espooky Tales podcast. In this episode, we discuss the Mayan legend of El Huay Chivo. The Huay Chivo is a humanoid creature, half-man and half-beast, almost always depicted as a half-man/half-goat combination. First, you’ll hear a very short fictional story about el huay chivo (based on a true story, also shared in this episode), written by yours truly, then you’ll learn abou...
El Cadejo
December 11, 2020 22:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBEl Cadejo is part of Central American folklore. It is a dog-like creature, and there is a white Cadejo and black Cadejo, one protects you and the other kills you. Where did El Cadejo come from? It could be a pre-hispanic belief, inluenced by colonization. The Cadejo is said to have been created by God, while the Black Cadejo is sometimes said to be the Devill himself. * Apologies for the sound quality, Cristina made a rookie mistake & accidentally recorded the entire episode without her mic ...
El Cipitio
December 04, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBEl Cipitio is the son of La Siguanaba. He was cursed for eternity, his feet were turned backward his belly extended and he would forever remain a child. This legend can be heard in El Salvador and the rest of Central America. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky story to share, email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at call the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord! For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://w...
La Siguanaba
November 27, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBLa Siguanaba was once a beautiful woman, named Sihuehuet, but she was cursed for eternity to become the dreadful, Siguanaba. This legend can be heard in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and parts of Mexico. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky story to share, email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at call the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord! For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok....
Espooky Tales Trailer
November 07, 2020 08:00 - 54 seconds - 2.05 MBEspooky Tales is a podcast, where two friends, Cristina & MJ, bring you spooky stories, legends and myths and the occasional true crime story, with a focus on Latin America. Hear scary stories from different countries as well as occasional guests, who tell us their true paranormal encounters and a little laughter! Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales Email us your spooky stories or folklore you want us to discuss: [email protected] Music Credit: Silent Night (Dark Piano...
Intro
November 07, 2020 08:00 - 54 seconds - 2.1 MBEspooky Tales is a podcast, where two friends, Cristina & MJ, bring you spooky stories, legends and myths and the occasional true crime story, with a focus on Latin America. Hear scary stories from different countries as well as occasional guests, who tell us their true paranormal encounters. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales Email us your spooky stories or folklore you want us to discuss: [email protected] Music Credit: Silent Night (Dark Piano Version)-Myuu Learn more...