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 Teotihuacán Shooting
June 19, 2026

The Teotihuacán Shooting

In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the April 20th, 2026 shooting in Teotihuacan, but also more about how this type of violence was once thought to be only a western problem and has spread to the global south, as wel...
Pulse Nightclub (Re-release)
June 12, 2026

Pulse Nightclub (Re-release)

Terror struck the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida in June 12, 2016. The club was hosting their weekly Latin club when a man entered and opened fire. 49 were dead and over 50 were wounded. Over 90 percent of victims were L...
The Possession of Alba Diaz Book Club Episode
June 5, 2026

The Possession of Alba Diaz Book Club Episode

It's a book club episode! Carmen and Cristina read the Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas. First they recapped the book, then did discussion questions and ended by picking the next book club episode. Here is the synopsis...
Muñeca with Cynthia Gómez
May 22, 2026

Muñeca with Cynthia Gómez

Carmen and Cristina had the pleasure of talking with Cynthia about her new book Muñeca, available 6/2/26 (WE LOVED THE BOOK). Muñeca is a vivid, surreal Gothic about a queer, Latine, working class witch who sets out to rescue...
The Ghost Bride and Other Legends From Coahuila
May 8, 2026

The Ghost Bride and Other Legends From Coahuila

Carmen shares the legend of the ghost bride of Patos and other legends from the Mexican state of Coahuila. Then, they end with spooky recs. Carmen's recommendation is the book Malas by Marcela Fuentes and Cristina recommended...
Gina's Exorcism
April 24, 2026

Gina's Exorcism

The Satanic Panic was still very alive in the 1990s and in the midst of this, ABC's 2020 aired the alleged real exorcism of a Colombian American teen named Gina. Carmen and Cristina share the context in which her exorcism too...

Recent Blog Posts

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 LifeThe 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 ShowLa Mano Peluda is a very popular radio show in Mexico, it has been running …

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