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 Haunted Painting in Hotel Galvez & The Case of Juan Delgado
May 16, 2025

the Haunted Painting in Hotel Galvez & The Case of Juan Delgado

(00:00:00) Intro (00:02:02) Listener Story (00:13:56) Hotel Galvez (00:27:56) The Case of Juan Delgado (00:45:24) Spooky Recs Hotel Galvez is located in Galveston, TX and is home to a bunch of ghosts, but also aa haunted pain...
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Brujas During the Spanish Inquisition in Mexico
May 9, 2025

Brujas During the Spanish Inquisition in Mexico

The Spanish Inquisition lasted from 1571 to 1820, during that many were accused of witchcraft, mostly women. In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen two cases of brujas during the inquisition in Mexico. First they listen to a listener story and end...
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The Little Girl with Weirdspookystorytime
May 2, 2025

The Little Girl with Weirdspookystorytime

Cristina is joined by April, also known on TikTok as Weirdspookystorytime. She shared her own paranormal story, but first Cristina reads 2 listener stories. Follow April on social media!  Tiktok:...
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El Jardin de Italia & the Case of Myriam Fefer
April 25, 2025

El Jardin de Italia & the Case of Myriam Fefer

In Tegucigalpa, Honduras, a place that was once a normal home, then a restaurant and now different businesses. In this episode, Carmen shares the legend of el Jardin de Italiia and Cristina shares the case of Myriam Fefer from Lima, Peru. First they...
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The Case of Alexis, Cristina & Mirna Palomo Lima Cruz in Chalchuapa
April 18, 2025

The Case of Alexis, Cristina & Mirna Palomo Lima Cruz in Chalchuapa

It seems that El Salvador makes headlines in the US only when it pertains to violence or immigration and lately, a combination of both? Last time the countrly made major news wasa May 2021, and the news? The discovery of a mass pit of disembodied...
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Castle San Felipe de Lara & the Case of Floridalma Roque
April 11, 2025

Castle San Felipe de Lara & the Case of Floridalma Roque

You can find castle San Felipe de Lara in Izabal, Guatemala, along the banks of the Dulce River. It was constructed in the mid-17th century by the Spanish to protect themselves from the constant attacks of English pirates lurking in the Caribbean....
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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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