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 the desert, MJ shares a UFO border story and a ghostly border patrol agent. Cristina and MJ share these stories, have some laughs, share their spooky recommendations, but first, Cristina reads a listener story. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.co...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 119
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 owner. She is determined to make this Hacienda her home, and in her determination, she looks past red flags. In this book club episode, Cristina, MJ and Carmen are joined by Ayden, host of Susto podcast and they recap/discuss the book Timestamps: Recap 0:00-1:00:43 Discussion Qu...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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, Cristina and MJ talk about paranormal stories that take place in different Oxxo stores in Mexico, a haunted piñata store in Guadalajara, Mexico and a haunted cafe. Oh and of course they had to mention Stockton, California's own haunted Burlington Coat Factory. Cristina and M...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 118
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 with the devil and sea monsters. Cristina and MJ share these legends, have some laughs, share their spooky recommendations, but first, Cristina reads a listener story (or tries to, that doesn't go too well in this episode) If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytal...
Apr 28, 2023•52 min•Ep. 117
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 guest cohost Carmen about different legends that take place during Easter and Carmen shares a story of a boy who did not listen to his grandma on holy week, but first, they read a listener story. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voi...
Apr 21, 2023•46 min•Ep. 116
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 seen and scream with joy. They talk about Bex' paranormal experiences, traveling in Europe, about the town Tequila, Jalisco, the Office and more. First, Cristina reads a listener story. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or call the Espooky Hot...
Apr 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 115
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 town known for its witches, the legend of la Patasola and the legend of la Muelona. Cristina and MJ share these legends, have some laughs, share their spooky recommendations, but first, Cristina reads a listener story. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@...
Apr 07, 2023•41 min•Ep. 114
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, but it is a fact that sexual assault happens at high numbers in the Military. A different report from 2010 stated that 120 female military service members stationed in Iraq died there. 60 of those 120 deaths were reported to be non-combat related. Of those half, non-combat death...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 113
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-justice-for-luz-gonzalez This case does involve the death of a child, if that is something you cannot listen to, feel free to skip to 22:00 La Mano Peluda is a paranormal radio show in Mexico, but airs all over the world and has been running since the 1990s. It can be consid...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 112
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 case remains unsolved. On today's episode, Cristina tells MJ about Adrienne Salinas and MJ talks about Llorona sightings in Arizona. Anyone with information regarding the case of Adrienne Salinas you should call 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Tempe, Arizona, Police Department at (480) 350-8311...
Mar 17, 2023•51 min•Ep. 111
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 latin-american folklore and Miguel describes the short film as HEREDITARY meets EVIL DEAD through a Mexican lens. Miguel joined MJ on this bonus episode of Espooky Tales to talk about the kickstarter for Lechuza, the inspiration behind the project, share a scary story and there's...
Mar 13, 2023•55 min
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 Alexa, not a man in a skirt. For many, that was the first time we learned her name. Alexa Negron Luciano. She was a trans woman, murdered in Puerto Rico and her case remains unsolved. In today's episode, Cristina tells MJ about Alexa Negron Luciano and MJ shares the legend of Salom...
Mar 10, 2023•43 min•Ep. 110
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, MJ and Carmen discuss Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Timestamps Summary: 0:00-49:40 Discussion Questions: 49:40-1:15:30 Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://espooky.substack.com/p/coming-soon Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podc...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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 clip, there is a older man, wearing a pink shirt, wearing a sign, with a young girl's picture and the words, "no me olvidén, falta yo/don't forget me, I'm missing" in big white letters. He's surrounded by women, who are screaming "no estas solo, no estas solo". They're jumpi...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 109
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 been experienced by humans, for the longest of times. Can you picture having no idea what an eclipse is, then suddenly, everything goes dark? Ellen Weatherford, host Just the Zoo of Us and Spellbound and Gagged joined Cristina on today's episode to talk about folklore, legends and...
Feb 24, 2023•59 min•Ep. 108
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 you a few legends from Cuba, a listener story in the beginning and espooky reccomendations at the end of the episode. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at call the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Dis...
Feb 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 107
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 peak pandemic in New York. We also chat quite a bit about horror movies and shows at the end of the podcast. Check out the links to keep up with both Alexandra and Kerry. Find Alexandra's newsletter Podcasting by the moon and more about her work here. Follow Kerry on Instagram ...
Feb 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 106
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 shares tales of a haunted tunnel in Chiapas, Mexico, Bolivia and Costa Rica, while MJ tells of two tunnels in Chile and Peru. TW for mention of suicide, in the tunnel in Chile (MJ's first story) 14:48 - 18:06 If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or...
Feb 03, 2023•46 min•Ep. 105
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. On today's episode, MJ shares the paranormal happenings of a ghost town in Yucatan, Mexico and Cristina shares the tales of one ghost town in Argentina and another ghost town in Jalisco, Mexico. Before that, they share a listener story. If you have a spooky story to share,...
Jan 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 104
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, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. In a short time, she would become known as the High Priestess of Blood, a serial killer and a cult leader. Before that, Cristina tells guest cohost (and her twin) Carmen, a listener story. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or ...
Jan 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 103
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 Laguna de Alegria in El Salvador, there are tales of another siren, who is said to take men down with her, if she fancies them. Lake Pellegrini in Argentina contains tales of spirits and UFOs and Lake Yosemite in Merced, CA is allegedly haunted. Cristina and MJ bring you these t...
Jan 13, 2023•52 min•Ep. 102
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 called Lobizon in South America and a tales of a in Brazil, with sightings from the early 2000s. Cristina and MJ share these tales. First a listener story. If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail Join the Espooky Tales Book Clu...
Jan 06, 2023•57 min•Ep. 101
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 choice and brace yourself for this spooky Christmas. Each podcast is listed in order of appearance, along with the story they are sharing. Dos Spookqueños : " Dark Christmas" - https://linktr.ee/dosspookquenos It's Haunted, What Now - "Haunted Christmas Story"- https://linkt...
Dec 25, 2022•53 min
El Salvador is home to many legends, La Siguanaba, El Cipitio, El Cadejo, but it is also home to tales of hauntings and scares. Some speak stories of haunted coffee plantations in El Salvador and a very famous but haunted shopping mall, Las Galerias, which is also tied to La Familia Guirola, who are the subject of legend dealing with the devil. Cristina shares these stories with Carmen, today's guest cohost. After the spooky stories, Cristina tells Carmen of the Reyna Angelica Marroquin, a Salva...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 100
Panama is a Central American country, known for beautiful beaches, hiking trails and scenery, but it is home to many legends and myths. Tales of ghosts haunting mountains, jungles, witches and warlocks can all be heard in Panama. Aside from the ghosts and legends, there is one very real danger in Panama: the treacherous jungle. Many have gone missing, Cristina tells MJ the case of Kris Kremmers and Lisanne Froon, who went missing while hiking the Pianista trail in Boquete, Panama and MJ shares s...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 99
Uruguay is the smallest Spanish speaking country in South America, but it also have some spooky stories! Among these legends are a haunted castle in Montevideo that belonged to a former president and la Luz Mala. First, Cristina and MJ share a listener story, if you have a story you want to send in, email it Espookytales@gmail.com Timestamps: Listener Story 4:00 Uruguay Fun Facts: 06:00 MJ's Uruguay Ghost Story: 10:00 La Luz Mala: 22:56 El Castillo Borda: 27:40 Spooky Recommendations: 36:40 Join...
Dec 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 98
Does everyone's aunt have a creepy doll collection that you swore moved once? No? In today's episode, Cristina tells guest host Carmen about a haunted doll story in Monterrey, a grandfather's mysterious doll, a doll dating back to the Spanish Inquisition and a balcony of dolls in Venezuela. First, Cristina reads a spooky listener story, if you have a story you want read on the podcast, email espookytales@gmail.com or contact Espooky Tales on social media. Timestamps: Listener Story: 04:22 Short ...
Dec 02, 2022•49 min•Ep. 97
Two tragic train accidents occurred, almost back to back in Chile. Ever since then, people claim to hear a train at midnight, but when the train is heard, there is none in sight. Today Cristina tells MJ about the San Bernardo train accident and the legend stemming from the tragedy. MJ tells Cristina about an allegedly haunted train station in Argentina. The last 20 minutes of the episode involve a Q&A segment, from Espooky Tales listeners, in celebration of the two year anniversary of the sh...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 96
A mannequin so realistic it is believed to be a real corpse, La Pascualita can be found in a shop in Chihuahua, Mexico. Jose and Isela from Technically a Conversation joined Espooky Tales to tell the tale of La Pascualita, the Tlahuelpuchi, a haunted theater in Texas and more! Make sure to check out the Technically a Conversation feed for the Espooky Tales appearance on their podcast! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://forms.gle/8aAhLsRuKh7zFKmU9 For more spooky stories, w...
Nov 18, 2022•59 min•Ep. 95
How does a woman named Sharon Kinne end up a Mexican prison with the nickname "La Pistolera (the Gunslinger)"? In this episode, Cristina tells MJ about this wild true crime case and MJ brings recent UAP sightings in Mexico and New Mexico, but first, they share a listener story. If you have spooky stories you want us to share on the podcast, please email Espookytales@gmail.com Timestamps: Intro: 0:00-2:55 Listener Story: 2:55-6:11 UAP Sightings by MJ: 6:11-24:34 Midroll break: 24:34-26:16 La Pist...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 94
