The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica follows "the narrator", a woman who finds herself in a convent, writing her story with whatever she can find, discarded ink, drit and even her own blood. She is an worthy, a lower member of the Sacred Sisterhood. This is a dystopian novel, touches on extremism and climate crisis. In this book club episode, Carmen and Cristina recap the book, give their thoughts throughout and then go through discussion questions. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espo...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 38 min
(00:00:00) Intro (00:01:22) Listener Story (00:03:09) Legends From Colima (00:09:11) The Case of Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez (00:52:24) Spooky Recs In 2012, Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez was an unarmed 16 year old Mexican team, walking home, when a border patrol agent fired into the Mexican side of the border and killed him. In this episode, Carmen shares three short legends from Colima, Mexico and Cristina shares the case of Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez. If you have a spooky story to share, ema...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 215
La Casa de Las Canicas was built in the 1930s and can be found in Coahuila, Mexico. It's said to be haunted, but the name canicas does not come from where you think it does. Carmen shares this legend and Cristina shares the Cuidad Juarez Cobalt 60 incident known as the Chernobyl of Mexico, she also mentions the Chernobyl milk Mexico situation. First they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voic...
Jun 20, 2025•57 min•Ep. 214
Espooky Tales is taking a break but here's an awesome episode from Susto podcast. This episode is about la Taconuda, a legend from Honduras. Check out more of Susto and Ayden at https://www.sustopodcast.com/ 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 on Discord! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cri...
Jun 13, 2025•32 min
Espooky Tales is taking a break but here's an awesome episode from It's Haunted What Now Check out Lanie at https://hauntedpod.com/ 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 on Discord! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown The book club read is the Unworhty b...
Jun 06, 2025•23 min
Elizabeth Salgado, quien desapareció tras permanecer en Provo, Utah, solo 18 días. Su caso sigue sin resolver. Si alguien tiene información sobre Elizabeth Salgado, comuníquese con el sheriff del condado de Utah al 801-851-4000 o con Jason Jensen, investigador privado de la familia Salgado, al 801-759-2248. Una vez al mes, tenemos un episodio en espanol, compartimos este caso en episode 176 en ingles. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at th...
May 30, 2025•41 min•Ep. 213
(00:00:00) Intro (00:00:45) Listener Stoory (00:02:34) The Legend of Cuatlacas (00:07:37) the Case of Juan Delgado (part 2) (00:51:13) Spooky Recs Did you know that in the forests of Puebla, there's a bigfoot-like creature named Cuatlacas? Carmen shares this legend, but first, reads a listener story. Cristina shares the case of Juan Delgado, from La Habra, CA. In part one, she shares Juan's life, the days he was lasat seen and then the discovery of his remains. Part two will continue with the tr...
May 23, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 212
(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 painting. Carmen shares the ghost stories in the hotel, as well as the portrait of Bernardo de Galvez, which is also haunted. Cristina shares the case of Juan Delgado, from La Habra, CA. In part one, she shares Juan's life, the days he was lasat seen and then the discovery of hi...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 211
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 with spooky recommendations (which were a little longer in this episode). 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 on Discord! Join the Espoo...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 210
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: https://www.tiktok.com/@spookygirl831?_t=ZP-8w0h8RQTIb8&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santacruzboutique831?igsh=MTZmamF4eDJxcHU1cg== 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 on D...
May 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 209
(00:00:00) El Jardin de Italia & the Case of Myriam Fefer (00:07:52) El Jardin de Italia (00:14:14) The Case of Myriam Fefer (00:38:51) Spooky Recommendations 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 read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations (in this episode, Sinners and...
Apr 25, 2025•54 min•Ep. 208
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 country made major news was May 2021, and the news? The discovery of a mass grave and an ex-cop serial killer in Chalchuapa, a quiet town in the Santa Ana department, not very far from Guatemala. Cristina tells Carmen about Jaqueline Cristina Palomo Lima Cruz, who's death led to the discovery of this mass grave. Just a correction from the episode, ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 207
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. It’s a tourist attraction today, but it has a dark past and a dark past comes with ghosts. Cristina shares the tragic case of Floridalma Roque, a 59 year old woman who went to Guatemala for a cosmetic surgery, but never returned. Frst they read a liste...
Apr 11, 2025•55 min•Ep. 206
La Mano Peluda is a Mexican radio show where people call in and tell their own paranormal stories. One of the creepiest calls from La Mano Peluda came from a young woman named Katia, whose first words were: help me, I'm possessed. Carmen and Cristina share Katia's story, but first they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. 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 on...
Apr 04, 2025•39 min•Ep. 205
Miriam Rodríguez nació y creció en San Fernando, Tamaulipas. Su hija menor, Karen, fue secuestrada por el cártel y, aunque la familia Rodríguez pagó el rescate, el cártel no la devolvió. Miriam se encargó de encontrar a los responsables de la desaparición de su hija. En este episodio, Cristina le cuenta a Carmen sobre el caso de Miriam Rodríguez. 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...
Mar 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 204
Just days before her 15th birthday, she went missing. She was walking home from school. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the case of Abby Hernandez. Then, they end with spooky recommendations. 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 on Discord! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cri...
Mar 21, 2025•45 min•Ep. 203
The first exorcism to ever take place in Peru was done to a young woman named Maria Pizarro. It took place during the Spanish Inquistion. On today's episode, Carmen tells Cristina about this exorcism. First, they read a listener story. 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 on Discord! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-p...
Mar 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 202
If you call to the witches, they will come. In 1943, El Paso, Texas, teenager Nena spends her days caring for the small children of her older sisters and longing for a life of adventure. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she’ll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena follows her across the borders of space and time. In the ...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Castillo Marroquin is located in Chia, Colombia, a city and municipality in the department of Cundinamarca 10 km north of Bogotá. From the experiences of the Marroquin family, until the very last owners. many believe the castle is a magnet for bad energy and that it causes tragedy for its owners and employees Carmen tells Cristina about this cursed castle and Cristina talks about the case of Angie Peña, who went missing while jetksiing with her sister in Roatan, Honduras. First, they read a list...
Feb 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 201
A devastating series of explosions that rocked Guadalajara on April 22, 1992. Cristina joined PNW Haunts and Homicides to talk about this tragedy in Porltand, Oregon's sister city, Guadalajaara. They unravel the events that led to this shocking disaster and yes there was greed, toxic chemicals, negligence and flawed infrastructure. Check out one of Espooky Tales' podcast besties: Visit their website! Find PNW Haunts and Homicides on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! Check out oth...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Bob Menendez was a trailblazing hard working Latino. He set records in his political career, until things took a turn for him and he found himself facing bribery charges. But he didn't stop there. In today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about former senator Bob Menendez' fall from grace and into prison and Carmen talks about three stories reported by Primer Impacto. First, they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gm...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 200
In 2001, Mexican channel, channel 5 aired a missing person announcement for Selene Delgado Lopez, which spawned an urban legend and one of the biggest internet misteries to date. Carmen shares the case of Selene Delgado Lopez, and a simlar case from Chicago and Cristina shares an update from a case form episode 94, Sharon Kinne aka La Pistolera. They end with spooky recommendations. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line ...
Feb 07, 2025•46 min•Ep. 199
21 year old Julie Ann Gonzalez loved her daughter, she would do anything for her. One day, her family could not get a hold of her. Her ex-husband told them she was acting weird and that she told him she was taking off to Colorado, something they refused to believe. Cristina shares the case of Julie Ann Gonzalez and Carmen talks about three cryptids from Latin America, El Chonchon, the Vampire Plant and the Abagoochie. First, they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. If you ...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 198
Cristina is joined by author Amanda B. Weaver, who shares her very strange encounter at a Macy's and talks about her amazing espooky book, No one's Gonna Take Her Soul Away. 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 on Discord! Links to Amanda's book, No One's Gonna Take Her Soul Away and her Horror Book Club Podcast: https://linktr.ee/amandabweaver DONATE TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE L...
Jan 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 197
When Maria was a teen, an entity began to haunt her every night. On this episode, Cristina and Carmen share their mom's very creepy haunting. They translated her story, which was shared last episode. First, they read a listener story. 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 on Discord! DONATE TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE LA FIRES: Gofundmes for Displaced Latine Families Donate to inca...
Jan 17, 2025•56 min•Ep. 196
Cuando era nina, un ente se la quizo llevar. Cada noche, se le subia el muerto y mas. La mama de Carmen y Cristina les conto su historia de terror real, y preparense porque esta seria la historia. 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 on Discord! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cristina's oth...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 195
In 1977, UFOs were reported in Colares, Para and nearby surrounding cities in Northern Brazil. Local residents reported injuries were caused by the lights in the sky, and named the lights "Chupa Chupa"/ Cristina tells Carmen about this strange and creepy UFO case from Brazil. First they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. 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 o...
Jan 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 194
Espooky Tales is on a holiday break! Here is an episode that patreon members heard a while back, but for all of you! Carmen and Cristina share their favorite zombie movies, shows and books with spoilers. 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 on Discord! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Carmen and Cristin...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Rafael Pacheco Perez was a student pilot on his first solo flight when he encountered something in the skies that changed his life forever. In this episode, Carmen shares the bizarre UFO case of Rafael Pacheco Perez and Cristina shares a true crime case from Argentina that changed the town of Catamarca forever. First they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at the Espooky Hot Line (36...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 193
On November 8, 2008, two worlds clashed in Patchogue, Long Island. A group of teens from an all American town attacked two undocumented Ecuadorian men. Cristina shares the case of Marcelo Lucero and Carmen talks about el Tigre Dantero and the Ucumar, two South American Cryptids. First they read a listener story and then end with spooky recommendations. 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 sub...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 192
