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 (formerly MJ), every Friday as they share these tales and have a few laughs. Stay espooky!

  1. The Bear and Angelica's Haunting, Stories From la Mano Peluda

    18 OCT

    The Bear and Angelica's Haunting, Stories From la Mano Peluda

    La Mano Peluda is a Mexican radio show where people call in and tell their own paranormal stories. Cristina shares two stories from La Mano peluda, one involving a beaar and the other a train station. Before that, Carmen reads a short 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! Check out Consejitos Anonymous, Cristina, Carmen, Lanie and Ayden's new podcast, available 2025:  Submit your stories to the website: https://consejitosanonymous.com/  Subscribe on YouTube or Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Follow Consejitos Anonymous on Instagram Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page The next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales Instagram https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/ Chat with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/4zVbvd7Hek Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen before they are released to anyone else, get bonus episodes, exclusive stickers, additional and more! Support Espooky Tales. Learn more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/Espookytales Get Espooky Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/espooky-tales/ Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@espookytales Thank you for listening! Mailing Address Espooky Tales PO BOX 3234 Vancouver, WA 98668

    40 min
  2. The Possessed One, a Story From la Mano Peluda with Susto and It's Haunted,What Now

    11 OCT

    The Possessed One, a Story From la Mano Peluda with Susto and It's Haunted,What Now

    La Mano Peluda is a Mexican radio show where people call in and tell their own paranormal stories. Cristina shares a very creepy case found in the book written by Juan Ramon Saenz, the host of la Mano Peluda. The case is titled, La Endemionada or the possessed one in English. Before that, Carmen reads a listener story and guests Ayden and Lanie each share a story too. Make sure to stick around until the end for a special announcement!  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! Check out Consejitos Anonymous, Cristina, Carmen, Lanie and Ayden's new podcast, available 2025:  Submit your stories to the website: https://consejitosanonymous.com/  Subscribe on YouTube or Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Follow Consejitos Anonymous on Instagram Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Susto and It's Haunted What Now  The next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales Instagram https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/ Chat with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/4zVbvd7Hek Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen before they are released to anyone else, get bonus episodes, exclusive stickers, additional and more! Support Espooky Tales. Learn more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/Espookytales Get Espooky Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/espooky-tales/ Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@espookytales Thank you for listening! Mailing Address Espooky Tales PO BOX 3234 Vancouver, WA 98668

    53 min
  3. Cantinflas and Mermaids

    4 OCT

    Cantinflas and Mermaids

    Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes, bettter known as Cantinflas, is considered the most accomplished Mexican comedian. He was instrumental to the golden era of Mexican film and even made waves in Holllywood. But he had one secret, an obsession with mermaids.  Cristina shares two short mermaid legends from Guerrero, Mexico and then shares the story of Cantinflas' alleged obsession with mermaids. First, Carmen reads a listener story and then they end with spooky recommendations.  Video that shows more of Cantinflas' mansion: https://youtu.be/IDkzPFZrNPw?si=qGvP1V39e990KFYP 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 The next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales Instagram https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/ Chat with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/4zVbvd7Hek Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen before they are released to anyone else, get bonus episodes, exclusive stickers, additional and more! Support Espooky Tales. Learn more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/Espookytales Get Espooky Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/espooky-tales/ Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@espookytales Thank you for listening! Mailing Address Espooky Tales PO BOX 3234 Vancouver, WA 98668

    53 min
  4. Legends From Venezuela and the Case of Linda Loaiza

    20 SEPT

    Legends From Venezuela and the Case of Linda Loaiza

    Los Llanos in Venezuela are wide grasslands occupying western Venezuela and northeastern Colombia. This land is also full of creepy legends.  In this episode, Carmen shares the legend of La Candileja, the Anima Sola and the Legend of the Revengeful Woman from La Pastora. Cristina shares a very horrible true crime case from Venezuela. Linda Loaiza was kidnapped and held captive for 3 months, while police refused to investigate. When she finally escaped, seeking justice proved to be even more difficult. Her kidnapper/abuser was the son of an important person in Venezuela. First they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. 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 next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list 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! For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales Instagram https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/ Chat with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/4zVbvd7Hek Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen before they are released to anyone else, get bonus episodes, exclusive stickers, additional and more! Support Espooky Tales. Learn more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/Espookytales Get Espooky Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/espooky-tales/ Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@espookytales Thank you for listening! Mailing Address Espooky Tales PO BOX 3234 Vancouver, WA 98668

    1h 7m
  5. It Pretended to be the Spirit of a Little Girl & More Ghost Stories

    13 SEPT

    It Pretended to be the Spirit of a Little Girl & More Ghost Stories

    Emily has had paranormal experiences for as long as she can remember. She is a professional curandera, tarot reader, candle witch and death doula. She joined Carmen and Cristina and shared creepy stories, like one with her little niece and a dark entity that pretended to be a child and way more! First they read a listener story and end with spooky recommendations. 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 next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list 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! For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales Instagram https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/ Chat with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/4zVbvd7Hek Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen before they are released to anyone else, get bonus episodes, exclusive stickers, additional and more! Support Espooky Tales. Learn more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/Espookytales Get Espooky Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/espooky-tales/ Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@espookytales Thank you for listening! Mailing Address Espooky Tales PO BOX 3234 Vancouver, WA 98668

    1h 4m

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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 (formerly MJ), every Friday as they share these tales and have a few laughs. Stay espooky!

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