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. Creepy Primer Impacto Stories and the Scamming Case of Bob Menendez

    14 FEB

    Creepy Primer Impacto Stories and the Scamming Case of Bob Menendez

    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@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 Cristina guest on PNW Haunts and Homicides Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown  The current book club read is the Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list 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/cWk7CvVgaR 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 By joining, you can help Espooky Tales donate 20% funds to charity. This month's donation went to Al Otro Lado's Water Drop program, The program is aimed at saving lives by proving water, clothing, food and First aid kits deep in the desert, where they are at most risk of death while seeking asylum. Find more information here: https://alotrolado.org/ 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 38m
  2. Selene Delgado Lopez, an Internet Mystery and An Update on Sharon Kinne aka La Pistolera

    7 FEB

    Selene Delgado Lopez, an Internet Mystery and An Update on Sharon Kinne aka La Pistolera

    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 (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 Cristina guest on PNW Haunts and Homicides Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown  The current book club read is the Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list 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/cWk7CvVgaR 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 By joining, you can help Espooky Tales donate 20% funds to charity. This month's donation went to Al Otro Lado's Water Drop program, The program is aimed at saving lives by proving water, clothing, food and First aid kits deep in the desert, where they are at most risk of death while seeking asylum. Find more information here: https://alotrolado.org/ 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

    46 min
  3. El Chonchon, More Cryptids and the case of Julie Ann Gonzalez

    31 JAN

    El Chonchon, More Cryptids and the case of Julie Ann Gonzalez

    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 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 incarcerated firefighters who are risking their lives Donate to immigrant workers impacted by fires Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Cristina guest on PNW Haunts and Homicides Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown  The current book club read is the Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list 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/cWk7CvVgaR 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 33m
  4. What Did She Encounter with Amanda B. Weaver

    24 JAN

    What Did She Encounter with Amanda B. Weaver

    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 LA FIRES:  Gofundmes for Displaced Latine Families Donate to incarcerated firefighters who are risking their lives Donate to immigrant workers impacted by fires Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Cristina guest on PNW Haunts and Homicides Submit Things You Need Advice On: https://consejitosanonymous.com/Submit/ Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown  The next book club read is the Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list 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/cWk7CvVgaR 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

    45 min
  5. The Haunting of Maria

    17 JAN

    The Haunting of Maria

    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 incarcerated firefighters who are risking their lives Donate to immigrant workers impacted by fires Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-page Listen to Cristina guest on PNW Haunts and Homicides Listen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias Unknown  The next book club read is the Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list 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/cWk7CvVgaR 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

    56 min
  6. Operation Prato

    3 JAN

    Operation Prato

    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 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 next book club read is the Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop link https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-list 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/cWk7CvVgaR Get 10 FREE meals at Hellofresh.com/espooky10fm applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan 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

    45 min

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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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