Latest Latinx folklore Podcast Episodes
Espooky Friend Feature: Susto Podcast- the Tlahuelpuchi
Espooky Tales - December 23, 2023 01:56 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsHi Espookies! Espooky Tales is taking a short break, but in their absence, found some espooky friends to tell some scary stories. On today's epsiode, Susto podcast is telling the tale of the Tlahuelpuchi. This is the skin of a killer, Bella! Ayden recounts the horrifying epidemic of infant deat...
Trevi Andrade Case Part 2
Espooky Tales - December 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsGloria Trevi is like Mexico's Madonna, a superstar, but her fame is tainted with a dark past. In 2000, she was detained in Brazil with her producer/manager and abuser Sergio Andrade. Though she was eventually found not guilty of all charges, she is facing a new lawsuit as of 2023. In today's epi...
La Virgen de Guadalupe Horror Stories - Espooky Stories 7
Espooky Tales - December 11, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsEvery 12th of December, Catholics in Mexico, the US and all over the world head to church, some in pilgrimages, to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, thank her and to pray for her help. But what about when the beloved Virgin Mary is the subect of horror stories and scary legends? In this episode, Cri...
The Trevi-Andrade Case Part 1
Espooky Tales - December 08, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsGloria Trevi is like Mexico's Madonna, a superstar, but her fame is tainted with a dark past. In 2000, she was detained in Brazil with her producer/manager and abuser Sergio Andrade. Though she was eventually found not guilty of all charges, she is facing a new lawsuit as of 2023. In today's ep...
The Cave on the Hill - Espooky Stories 6
Espooky Tales - December 04, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsLegend tells that on a hill in San Juan, Nayarit, Mexico, there's a cave, but it's only open on the 24th of June. If you happen to go inside on that date, you will be stuck for 25 years. This an episode of espooky stories, which included a very short narrated tale. Listen on Mondays for an epis...
A Mexican Ghost in New Jersey and a Tragic Landslide
Espooky Tales - December 01, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsCaptain Emilio Carrazna Rodriguez was a famous Mexican pilot. His life tragically ended after his plane crashed in the New Jersey woods. A monument was built at the crash site and ever since then, it is said to be haunted. On this episode, Cristina tells guest cohost Carmen about the haunted Ca...
Frida Sofia and the Tragic Mexico Earthquake
Espooky Tales - November 24, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsOn September 19, 2017 a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, with Mexico city receiving the most damage. During rescue efforts, people found hope in the story of Frida Soifa, but she didn't seem to exist. Ghost stories and urban legends followed the tragedy. Cristina and MJ discuss this, bu...
The Armero Tragedy with Carmen of Historias Unknown
Espooky Tales - November 17, 2023 06:55 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsOn November 13, 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano erupted. It destroyed everything in its path. The town of Armero lost 20,000 of it's 29,000 residents and the town of Chinchina lost 3,000 peoople. Today, Armero remains a ghosttown and is said to be haunted by the spirts of those that died when t...
Paranormal Encounters At Church
Espooky Tales - November 10, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsFor many, church is a sanctuary, a safe place to pray and have a chat with God. But there are times when church is terrifying. On today's episode, Cristina shares two paranormal encounters that took place in churches from the Mexican radio show, La Mano Peluda. MJ shares a story about a haunted d...
Encounters With La Llorona
Espooky Tales - November 03, 2023 10:10 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsLa Llorona is a vengeful ghost who is said to roam near bodies of water mourning her children who she drowned in a jealous rage. This is a tale heard all over Latin America and one most Latine people in the US hear as kids. On today's episode, Cristina shares different encoutners with La Llorona ...
Dia de Muertos Ghost Stories
Espooky Tales - October 27, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsFrom October 27th until Novemnber 2nd, many start putting out their ofrendas and altars for the loved ones no longer physically with us. Sometimes, on the day of the dead, Dia de Muertos, it feels like our loved ones really do visit us. On today's episode, Cristina shares a listener story that ...
Haunted and Disturbing Televisa Moments
Espooky Tales - October 20, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsSometimes television sets capture more than just the actors on set. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about different moments in Mexican television where paranormal activity allegedly took place. First, they read a listener story. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a...
A Lechuza Encounter with Lanie of It's Haunted What Now
Espooky Tales - October 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsAccording to Legend, the Lechuza is a witch that shapeshifts into a giant owl. On this episode, Cristna and MJ share Lechuza encounters from Reddit and they apologize ahead of time for Cristina's second story, that was a mess. Guest Lanie shares her terrifying personal stories and they all laugh ...
The Possession of Nash, The Devil's Cave and More Demonic Stories
Espooky Tales - October 06, 2023 14:14 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsOne of the creepiest phone calls received during the Mexican radio show, La Mano Peluda was received from a man who went by Nash. Nash made a pact with an entity and since that moment, feels there are evil beings inside of him. On this episode, Cristina tells MJ about el Caso Nash, a devils cav...
Haunted Prisons in Latin America
Espooky Tales - September 29, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsPrisons seem to hold a lot of dark energy, especially older ones. It's no surprise that they are some of the most haunted places. On this episode, Cristina talks about ex penal Garcia Moreno, in Quito, Ecuador and the prison at the end of the world in Ushuaia. MJ shares the story of Lecumberri pr...
This Man and When You're Dreams Tell You Your Past
Espooky Tales - September 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsSince the early 2000s, at least 8000 people around the world have claimed to see the same man in their dreams. He's been called "this Man", ever since. On today's episode, Cristina tells MJ about the creepypasta THIS MAN and shares some this man stories from Latin America. Then, our lovely gues...
The Ghost of Miguel Hidalgo - Espooky Stories 5
Espooky Tales - September 18, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsSeptember 16th is the Mexican day of Independence. All over Mexico, the US and wherever there are Mexicans, there's a parade and a celebration. El Grito, the cry of Dolores, can be heard everywhere, but according to legend, the spirit of Hidalgo himself, can also be heard on this day. This is a...
Ghost Boy, Black Eyed Kids and More
Espooky Tales - September 15, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsKid ghost stories are creepy! On today's episode, Cristina shares a story of a ghost boy rescuing people from a plane crash in Colombia, MJ shares a Black Eyed Kid story and our guest Dkon, shares a creepy childhood story and more! First, they read a listener story! Dkon's YouTube: https://www...
Paranormal Stories From Puerto Rico
Espooky Tales - September 08, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsPuerto Rico is a beautiful island, but of course it's also full of paranormal stories! Puerto Rico is apparently UFO hub central, with tons of sightings occuring in places like the Yunque National Park. On today's episode,MJ shares several paranormal experiences that took place in Puerto Rico and...
Haunted Statues in Latin America
Espooky Tales - September 01, 2023 14:37 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsDo you ever see a statue and think to yourself, yeah, that's haunted. There are many statues that spawn legends, on today's episode, Cristina shares the legend of el Diablo del Jardin (the Devil in the Garden) from Argentina, the legend of las 7 cabecitas in Chihuahua, Mexico and the haunted stat...
The Haunting of Alejandra Book Club
Espooky Tales - August 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsJoin the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcasts Historias Unknown and Novelas Con Cafecito The next book club read is Silver Nitrate by SIlvia Moreno-Garcia, if you want to purchase the book, ...
The Man Who Played For the Devil- Espooky Stories 4
Espooky Tales - August 21, 2023 13:31 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsThere are some stories that are told again and again, across different Mexican towns and even different Latin American countries. All involve the same thing: the devil. There's the story of the young woman, who just wants to dance and ends up dancing with the devil. The crying baby in the field t...
The Tall Shadow Man
Espooky Tales - August 18, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsThere's a figure that countless people have seen across the world, usually during sleep paralysis, but not always. Today's listener tells Cristina and MJ about her shadow person encounter and MJ shares an encounter of her own. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky st...
The Clown- Espooky Stories 3
Espooky Tales - August 14, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsOn this episode of Espooky Stories, Cristina tells you about the clown at Kidzania. Listen to Espooky Stories every Monday and check out the regular Espooky Tales episodes with Cristina and MJ every Friday. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky story to share, email Es...
A Pyramid in Coahuila and More UFO Stories
Espooky Tales - August 11, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsIn 1983, Mundo Corono had a strange dream. He pleaded with a man from above to save his wife and daughter, but the man had a condition, Mundo was to build a pyramid. That pyramid can be visited today in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico. On today's episode, Cristina and MJ bring the tale of Mundo, who c...
Antonio and El Cadejo - Espooky Stories 2
Espooky Tales - August 07, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsEl Cadejo is a big, black dog, with red eyes, matted fur and a chain that hangs from its collar. It roams at night and is deadly to encounter. On this episode of Espooky Stories, Cristina tells you about a man's encounter with El Cadejo. Listen to Espooky Stories every Monday and to regular Espoo...
The Night I Heard La Llorona - Espooky Stories 1
Espooky Tales - July 31, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsDon't we all have a tio, tia, cousin or friend that has heard La Llorona? On this episode of Espooky Stories, Cristina will tell you the story of a child, who stayed up to late and heard a cry, they will never forget. Listen every Monday for an episode of Espooky Stories, short narrated episodes ...
An Encounter With La Siguanaba
Espooky Tales - July 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsThe Legend of La Siguanaba can be heard in El Salvador, Guatemala and other parts of Central America. She was once a beautiful woman but was cursed to become the horrifying horse-faced woman, made to roam the country side, luring men to their deaths for eternity. On today's episode, Cristina and ...
UFOs in the Skies- Listener Stories with Chaz of the Dead
Espooky Tales - July 27, 2023 13:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsUFO sightings are the most experienced paranormal events across the world and it seems like US congress is taking UFOs seriously. With the UFO congressional hearings yesterday, Espooky Tales decided to go off schedule and release our UFO episode sooner! On today's episode, Cristina is joined by C...
Encounters With Nahuales
Espooky Tales - July 21, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsAccording to legend, a nahual (or nagual), is a person that can transform into an animal, through magic. They are associated with evil, though prior to colonization, this was likely not the case. On today's episode, Cristina and MJ share different encounters with Nahuales. First, they read a list...
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