Espooky Tales

Espooky Tales

Latin 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 twins, Cristina & Carmen, every Friday for espooky stories and some laughs. Stay espooky

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The Beast of Metapan And Other Stories
Jan. 2, 2026

The Beast of Metapan And Other Stories

Metapán, a city and municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. It borders Honduras and Guatemala, as it is located in the north of the country. It’s the second largest city, and in Nahuatl, it means, “river of t...
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Espooky Xmas Movie Watchlist
Dec. 25, 2025

Espooky Xmas Movie Watchlist

No episode today (insert sad face), but here is a short list of some espooky Xmas movies instead! If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it...
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The Black Palace and The San Juanic Explosion
Dec. 19, 2025

The Black Palace and The San Juanic Explosion

Beforeit housed the General National Archine, Lecumberri was a prison. Due to it's dark past, the Black Palace is now said to be haunted with the ghost of Don Jacinto and more. Cristina shares the history of this haunted loca...
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The Bewitching- Book Club
Dec. 12, 2025

The Bewitching- Book Club

The Bewitching follows three women, in three different timelines: Alba in 1900s Mexico, Beatrice during the great depression in Massachusetts, and Minerva in the 1990s, who’s connected to both women as she is Alba’s granddau...
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Ecuador's Youngest Serial Killer: El Niño del Terror
Nov. 28, 2025

Ecuador's Youngest Serial Killer: El Niño del Terror

Juan Fernando Hermosa holds the record for being Ecuador’s youngest serial killer. At just 15 years old, he was arrested for murdering 22 people. Carmen and Cristina discuss this case, but first they read a listener story and...
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Scary Stories From El Metro
Nov. 21, 2025

Scary Stories From El Metro

Mexico's metro system is one of the most used public transportation systems in North America, but it's also said to be super haunted! In this epiosde, Cristina tells Carmen 4 different stories from the metro system, two from ...
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Haunted Cemetery in Mexico
Jan. 4, 2023

Haunted Cemetery in Mexico

What is scarier than a graveyard? Probably one with ghosts! Here are stories from a haunted cemetery in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.  Once called Panteon Santa Paula, el Panteon Belen was one of the first cemeteries in Guadalajara, Jalisco.…

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Las Poquianchis
Dec. 23, 2022

Las Poquianchis

Las Poquianchis are one of the most prolific killers in Mexico and the deadliest group of sisters.  Early Life The Gonzalez Valenzuela sisters were born in El Salto Jalisco, and would later be known as Las Poquianchis. The four sisters, f…

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Scariest Mano Peluda Case: El Caso de Josue
Dec. 17, 2022

Scariest Mano Peluda Case: El Caso de Josue

Over the years, the Mexican paranormal radio show has received terrifying calls. One of the most terrifying, was a call from a man named Josue. La Mano Peluda Radio Show La Mano Peluda is a very popular radio show in Mexico, it has been running …

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My favorite podcast!!

"I feel like I’m not even listening to a podcast because I feel like I’m sitting with 2 friends exchanging stories and making jokes! I love learning about these different legends, tales, and cases! I’…"

Luzbooze | Feb. 2, 2024

SUPER LOVE

"I love your show ! I love that you talk about all kinds of scary stories and folklore but I love y’all’s attention to detail on the Central American ! I’m Nicaraguan and I love hearing about Central …"

qrwysba | March 4, 2024

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"I came across this show when I was looking up more info for La Siguanaba. I was immediately hooked! I found a podcast in which I can identify with the hosts and was fascinated by the many folk tales …"

dandyBsad | Aug. 6, 2024
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