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Babysitting horror story, a mimic, a shadow person and a ghostly breakfast
May 26, 2023

Babysitting horror story, a mimic, a shadow person and a ghostly brea…

Hi Espookies! We (cristina and MJ) have both been sick and haven't been able to record, so we are releasing this Patreon episode from April instead! We do spend the first 10 minutes talking about ADHD, hyperfixations and hobb...

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The Thing in the Desert and More Haunted Border Stories
May 12, 2023

The Thing in the Desert and More Haunted Border Stories

The journey from Mexico to the United States is extremely difficult, with dangers at every corner. Now add in a paranormal element and it becomes worse. On today's episode, Cristina shares Mario's encounter with something in ...

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Espooky Book Club: The Hacienda with Ayden of Susto Podcast
May 8, 2023

Espooky Book Club: The Hacienda with Ayden of Susto Podcast

The Hacienda is written by Isabel Cañas. It's set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence. It follows Beatriz, a mestiza woman, who, in an attempt to improve her life after the war, marries a wealthy Hacienda owne...

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Haunted Stores in Mexico
May 5, 2023

Haunted Stores in Mexico

If you've been to Mexico, or anywhere in Latin America, chances are you've been in a tienda Oxxo. These are the largest chain of convenience stores in all of Latin America and maybe even the most haunted? In today's episode, …

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Stories From Belize
April 28, 2023

Stories From Belize

Belize is located in Central America and is full of beaches and jungles. Most people don't think of scary legends and myths and Belize together, but tales in Belize include the Tata Duende, ghosts on roads, legends of pacts w...

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Scary Semana Santa Stories
April 21, 2023

Scary Semana Santa Stories

Semana Santa or Holy Week is a catholic celebration leading up to Easter. There are many beliefs surrounding this week, as well as, you guessed it, scary legends and strange superstitions! On this episode, Cristina tells gues...

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Ghost Stories, Tequila and More with Bex of Tu Tia Bruja
April 14, 2023

Ghost Stories, Tequila and More with Bex of Tu Tia Bruja

Ghost stories, traveling and tequila! On today's episode, Cristina talks to Bex, host of Tu Tia Bruja, a witchy podcast focusing on the topics (brujería, the paranormal, horror movies, ghosts) that make your inner child feel ...

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La Patasola, La Muelona and More Legends From Colombia
April 7, 2023

La Patasola, La Muelona and More Legends From Colombia

Colombia is a beautiful country in Latin America, probably most well known for it's coffee. Maybe less talked about? All of the spooky legends and myths from Colombia! Many know about the spirit of Madre Monte, but there's a ...

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Murdered in the Military
March 31, 2023

Murdered in the Military

In 2019, a DOD report stated that sexual assault reports in the military are on the rise, every year, it's higher than the last. That could be due the number of reports just rising because more people are coming forward, …

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Luz Gonzalez & the Strange Case of Little Alex from La Mano Peluda
March 24, 2023

Luz Gonzalez & the Strange Case of Little Alex from La Mano Peluda

4 year old Luz Gonzalez was run over by Jeannette Maria in front of a Brooklyn laundromat on Sunday, June 24th, 2018. Her killer remains free. Sign the petition for Luz Gonzalez here: https://www.change.org/p/james-p-o-neill-...

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Adrienne Salinas and La Llorona in Arizona
March 17, 2023

Adrienne Salinas and La Llorona in Arizona

On father's day 2013, Rick Salinas was waiting for his daughter, Adrienne Salinas to arrive, so they could go out to eat, but she never arrived. This was very unlike her and he began to search for his daughter. Her …

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La Lechuza (the future movie and more): a Chat With Miguel Martinez
March 13, 2023

La Lechuza (the future movie and more): a Chat With Miguel Martinez

Lechuza is a proof of concept short horror film that screenwriter/producer Miguel Martinez is hoping to create, find the kickstarter to make this movie happen here . Lechuza is based on the legend of a scorned witch from lati...

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Alexa Negron Luciano and the Legend of Salomé & Aruaca
March 10, 2023

Alexa Negron Luciano and the Legend of Salomé & Aruaca

On February 27th, 2020, Bad Bunny got on stage on the Tonight show and performed while wearing a skirt, a white shirt and a salmon colored Jacket. The shirt read "Mataron a Alexa no un hombre con falda". They murdered …

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Espooky Book Club: Gods of Jade and Shadow
March 6, 2023

Espooky Book Club: Gods of Jade and Shadow

Gods of Jade and Shadow is a historical fantasy, set in 1920s Mexico. It heavily features Mayan folklore and mythology and it is a story of love and adventure. In this Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People episode, Cristina...

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Missing: Esmeralda Castillo Rincon and the Witches of Camino Real Cuidad Juarez
March 3, 2023

Missing: Esmeralda Castillo Rincon and the Witches of Camino Real Cui…

Every International Women's day there's marches all over Mexico, demanding justice for the femicides. One of the biggest marches happens in Mexico City. Last year, on International women's day 2022, a clip went viral. In the ...

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Solar Eclipses and Why They're Kind of Spooky with Ellen Weatherford
Feb. 24, 2023

Solar Eclipses and Why They're Kind of Spooky with Ellen Weatherford

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of the Earth, totally or partially. They happen often, but rarely in very populated areas and have …

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Legends From Cuba
Feb. 17, 2023

Legends From Cuba

Did you know Cuba has their own version of La Llorona? She is sometimes called la Gritona. In Cuba, you can also hear the legend of La Milagrosa and tales of haunted buildings. On today's episode, Cristina and MJ bring …

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A Couple's Haunted Apartment
Feb. 10, 2023

A Couple's Haunted Apartment

Valentine's day is right around the corner and nothing brings you closer as a haunting! Talk about a test for a relationship! On today's episode, Alexandra Cohl and Kerry share their experience, living with a ghost during pea...

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Haunted Tunnels
Feb. 3, 2023

Haunted Tunnels

Tunnels are necessary for travel, but can be very creepy! Did anyone else imagine every tunnel being haunted as a kid? Today, Cristina and MJ bring you tales of actual (allegedly) haunted tunnels in Latin America. Cristina sh...

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Haunted Ghost Towns
Jan. 27, 2023

Haunted Ghost Towns

Across Latin America, there are hundreds of towns that have been abandoned. Sometimes due to natural disasters and sometimes for economic reasons. Whatever the cause, these ghost towns become the subject of paranormal stories...

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The High Priestess of Blood
Jan. 20, 2023

The High Priestess of Blood

Magdalena Solis and her brother were approached by the Hernandez brothers in the 1960s with a deal they could not pass up. Magdalena Solis was asked to pretend to be a goddess and go with the brothers to Yerba Buena, …

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Haunted Lakes in Latin America
Jan. 13, 2023

Haunted Lakes in Latin America

The word lake usually brings up memories of summer, barbecues and fun, but what about the paranormal? Sirens are said to live in lakes, ready to pull men down to their deaths in Lake Zirahuen in Michoacán, Mexico. In the …

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Werewolves in Latin America
Jan. 6, 2023

Werewolves in Latin America

You've heard of an American Werewolf in London, but have you heard of werewolves in Latin America? In 2020, a werewolf was said to have terrorized the people of a town in Chiapas, Mexico. There's also legends of a werewolf …

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A Very Spooky Christmas
Dec. 25, 2022

A Very Spooky Christmas

It's cold and snowing outside, settle around the fireplace for some spooky Christmas stories. Each host brings a new, spooky story. It’s an extra special espooky Christmas, so grab your hot chocolate, cafecito or beverage of ...

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