Episodes

In the canals of Xochilmico, in Cuidad Mexico, you can find a terrifying little island that is full of approximately 2000 dolls. Learn how Don Julian brought this island to life and listen to an espooky story of what happened to a group of friends after visiting the island. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales? Follow us on Instagram Tweet Espooky T...

Ouija boards were introduced as family board games, but became something to fear later. Today we share espooky stories involving the ouija board. Starting with the Vallecas case from Spain, which was turned into the movie Veronica, then our guest Lulu, shares her experiences and MJ tells us some creepy reddit stories. Before that, we share listener stories, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espooky...

It’s strange how much time seems to change, sometimes it goes by so fast and other times it feels so slow, but what about when time actually moves? We share stories of time loss and time lapse, as well as a tale from Colima, Mexico and time glitch stories from Reddit. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales? Follow us on Instagram Tweet Espooky Tales p...

An entity so evil, he needs no introduction. You’ve heard many names for him, El Chamuco, Beelzebub, Lucifer, Satanas, today we share legends about Satan. One from the Mexican state of Sinaloa and one from Guerrero, while MJ shares two stories told to her from Huacasco, Jalisco and our guest Liz, from Hijas de Tu Madre Crime Podcast shares some very espooky dreams with us. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail...

Haven't we all heard of stories of ghosts luring you to a hidden treasure? Or is that just us? We share the legend of El Pirata Sin Cabeza (the Headless Pirate) from Costa Rica, a spirit that is waiting for someone brave enough to take the gold it’s guarding & MJ shares an espooky story told to her about a ghost/witch protecting a treasure in a little Mexican town. Before we get to the stories, we have a spooky listener story, from Cristina’s mom. If you have an espooky story you want us to shar...

Home is supposed to be where you rest and feel safe, but what if something is there? Something so evil, you are not at peace. Today we explore a house turned museum in Guanajuato, Mexico called La Casa de Lamentos (House of Laments), which is said to be haunted by the many victims of a Mexican serial killer. We also share the tale of La Casa de Brujas, which was once the home of a shaman named Pachita, who to this day is said to haunt the place. Our guest, Spoken, shares tales of his haunted hou...

El Ex Convento del Desierto de Leones in Mexico (or ex convent of the Desert of Lions) is one of the oldest in the country, with over 400 years of history. It was home of the Barefoot Carmelites, then for the military during the Mexican civil war and currently does year round spooky tours. Some say there are monks who never left the convent. Our guest tells us her very espooky encounter here, but first, we have a listener story about a haunted Goodwill. If you would like to share an espooky sto...

La Tunda lures her victims into the jungles, hypnotizing them to be hers forever. This is a legend from Colombia and Ecuador, from the Afro-Colombia region of the Choco Department. Before we share the legend of La Tunda, hear an Espookies’ story about the extremely haunted Jerome Hotel in Arizona, CA. If you would like to share an espooky stories with us, please email us at Espookytales@gmail.com or contact us via any social media page. Promo: It’s Frightful, Listen here Watch us on Tiktok: http...

La Xtabay is a Mayan legend about a female demon who lures men to their death. This tale begins with the story of two beautiful sisters, who were completely different. How did one of these two sisters become the terrifying Xtabay? Promo: Life Paranormal with V, Listen here Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales Tweet Espooky Tales podcast: https://twitter.com/EspookyTales Like Espooky Tales on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspookyTalesPodcast/ Email us your spooky stories or fol...

We have a listener story to share before we get into the legend of La Viudita. She is a woman, spending eternity seeking revenge. This legend is most commonly heard in South America, specifically Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. It bears similarities to the legends of La Siguanaba and La Llorona. Don't roam after midnight for one does not survive an encounter with her. Promo: Spirits + Booze podcast, Listen here Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales Tweet Espooky Tales podcast: https:/...

AAAH Zombies! When we think of zombies, it’s the flesh-eating, skin-rotting undead beings in today’s culture, but did you know the history of zombies dates back to the 17th century in Haiti? We talk zombie history, it’s ties to the colonization of Haiti and slavery and discuss real life zombie cases! Like the ant-zombie and Cotard’s Syndrome. Promo: Ladies Fright Podcast, Listen here Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales Tweet Espooky Tales podcast: https://twitter.com/EspookyTales ...

Oh school, the memories, recess, lunchtime, books, friends and… ghosts?? These are tales of espooky escuelas, haunted schools. We share the legend of a spooky school, Preparatoria Federal in TIjuana, Mexico, whose students and faculty claim to see the spirit of a headless dancer and the very haunted tales of El Paso High, in El Paso Texas. El Paso High was awarded the most haunted school in the United States. Our guest Carmen, of Novelas Con Cafecito podcast, shares with us the tales of her scho...

The legend of the Lechuza is one familiar to many Mexican and Mexican-American people. Sightings of this giant white owl (though sometimes black) have been reported in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas and in Rio grande Valley of Texas and California, especially southern CA. Legend tells that the Lechuza is a witch who seeks revenge and is said to carry off people to eat, whistle like a baby to lure you outside and more. We also share other stories of ...

Has anyone else had the feeling that we are not alone? UFO sightings are the most reported paranormal encounter in the world and today our guest, a long time friend of MJ, shares an espooky encounter with us. This encounter took place in Modesto, CA, why is it always Modesto? MJ shares a story from a small town in Mexico and the most famous sighting from Brazil, from Varginha in 1996 and we share the tale of the strange dead zone, La Zona de Silenco (the Zone of Silence), found in the Mapimi Des...

CW: Story contains abuse, child abuse, and death The story of La Llorona is one as old as time, the origin of the story is unknown, but it dates back to colonial times. It is safe to say every Latinx child was once afraid to hear “ay mis hijos”. We share the legend everyone knows, but we also share a less known version of la Llorona, once that MJ heard years ago and the legend of La Llorona de San Pablo Del Monte. San Pablo Del Monte is a town in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala. Vanessa, host of L...

Many mines have a rich but troubling history. We share the legend of El Jergas, a ghost in the abandoned mines of Real de Catorce in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and the famous Mina Dos Estrellas located in Michoacan, Mexico (a mine so scary it was featured on MTV’s Fear twice). Albie Robles, voice actor and host of the amazing Scare Me podcast, joins us to share his espooky experience in a mining town. Find Scare Me Podcast here Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales Tweet Espooky Tales...

CW- 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 booge...

Hello 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 thoug...

Hello 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 Like Espo...

Hello Espookies! Welcome to episode 6 of Espooky Tales. We begin with a very short story written by yours truly, then we discuss shadow people and MJ shares her personal encounters with them. Although this is not exactly Latinx folklore, shadow 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. W...

Hello 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 straigh...

CW- 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 about Hua...

El 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.

Hello espookies! Welcome to episode 2. In this episode, we discuss the Central American legend, El Cipitio, he is the son of La siguanaba, cursed for eternity to remain a child. Before that, you will hear a fictional story about el Cipitio and then a little bit of what Cristina’s dad has heard about El Cipitio. Editing me (Cristina) also cuts in almost in the end for an extra Cipitio story. We hope you enjoy- Cristina & MJ. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales Tweet Espooky Tales ...