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Brenda and Orquidea

Brenda Salguero and Dr. Orquidea Morales use their expertise and experiences, to explore the world of Latin American and Latinx folklore, horror, and monsters

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49:27

Colonia Dignidad

Monstras ·

2022/01/24

What do you get when you mix a cult, Nazis, pedophilia and a close relationship with a dictator? In 1961, Paul Schafer left Belgium to escape accusations of sexually abusing more than 30 children. Chile at the time was a hot spot for ex-Nazis fleeing the end of WWII and so he decided to make a new home there and name it Colonia Dignidad. Along with 280 other Europeans he became the leader of this cloistered, odd, and torturous colony. In this month's episode find out all of Colonia Dignidad's

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31:57

Fact or Fiction: Halloween Special 2021

Monstras ·

2021/10/25

For Halloween we bring you some creepy stories by Albert and Jae from Coffee and Chisme. Inspired by Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction tv show, we invite you to listen and try to figure out which story is true and which one is fake. The truth is revealed at the end of the episode! Make sure to listen to our stories on the Espooky Tales podcast on October 29th! You can also listen to their stories on Coffee and Chisme's podcast dropping on October 27th. Music by Patrick

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55:51

Monsters in the Americas

Monstras ·

2021/10/11

Why is the Amazon rainforest named after a tribe of warrior women from Greek myth? When Columbus embarked on his journey to the Indies in 1492 he arrived in the "New World" with preconceived notions of what he would find there - including monsters. Did Columbus and other explorers really encounter sirens, mermaids, and cannibals? Find out in this months' episode! Tw: Cannibalism (so much), penis disfiguration, and Columbus Music by Patrick Mullens Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram -

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49:27

El Tlacuache

Monstras ·

2021/08/30

The opossum is a strange creature that baffled the earliest colonizers exploring Latin America. Little did they know that the little creature had cemented itself into local folklore. We explore how the Tlacuache brought fire, mezcal, and joy to humanity. TW: limp bizcuit Music by Patrick Mullens Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram Show Notes: How El Tlacuache Stole Mezcal from the Demons Los Mitos del Tlacuache Handbook of Hispanic Cultures

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51:08

Movie Review: Escape Room Tournament of Champions

Monstras ·

2021/07/16

Spoiler free! We got a special screening of the movie Escape Room: Tournament of Champions. Check out the movie trailer! We briefly go over the history of escape rooms, what we thought of the movie, and also feature a fantastic interview with Javi Kallback, a Latina Escape Room expert and creator from New Hampshire! Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram Show Notes: Portsmouth Escape Room Brief History of Escape Rooms Crimson Room - Escape Room Game (that you can still play!)

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56:06

La Ciguapa

Monstras ·

2021/06/21

Tales have persisted for over a century of a mysterious creature that lurks in the forests of the Dominican Republic. Both beautiful and deadly, her backwards feet lead men astray. But was her story created by one man, or was it a tale created before colonization... Music by Patrick Mullens Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram Show Notes: Poem - From "La Ciguapa Speaks" by Marianela Medrano-Marra, PhD

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44:18

La Siguanaba

Monstras ·

2021/04/19

Sihuehuet was a woman whose beauty and charm ensnared a prince's heart. But her avarice, lust, and thirst for power transforms her into La Siguanaba, a horrific horse faced woman who lurks beside rivers, luring men and children to their deaths. What does this story tell us about women's role in society? And what does this 400 year old story tell us about the past, Indigeneity, and colonization? Find out the secrets of La Siguanaba in this episode! Music by Patrick

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50:57

La Virgen de Guadalupe

Monstras ·

2021/03/22

In this episode we dive into the origins of La Virgen de Guadalupe and her rise in popularity in Europe and then Mexico. Was La Virgen a tool for colonization? Is she a figure of female oppression? We explore that and more! TW: rape (one single mention in regards to La Virgen), Catholicism, religion, and of course colonization Theme song by Patrick Mullens

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01:21:32

Movie Review: Santa Claus Vs The Devil

Monstras ·

2020/12/21

For the holiday season we torture ourselves by reviewing Santa Claus Vs The Devil (1960) with special guest Ze. It features Santa Claus, Merlin, Vulcan, & and an array of cute children! The movie was released in Mexico in 1959 and was directed by Rene Cardona and co-written with Adolfo Torres Portillo. You can watch the movie for free here.

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47:06

Dogs of Latin America

Monstras ·

2020/11/09

15,000 years ago dogs accompanied the first human settlers across the Bering Strait. These dogs flourished alongside the incredible civilizations Indigenous people built across North, Central, and South America. Although those ancient dog breeds have all but disappeared their legacy remains in the form of myth, folklore, and archeological evidence. In this episode we take a quick jaunt back in time and talk about the different dog breeds that once existed and the way ancient Mesoamerican people

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47:22

Halloween Special: Featuring Coffee+Chisme

Monstras ·

2020/10/31

Happy Halloween! We explore spooky tales about a woman who dances with the devil and a priest who hears a dead man's confession. With special guests Coffee+Chisme! Tw: horny ghosts, death, & Satan Music by Patrick Mullens Twitter - Facebook - Website

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50:13

Show Review: What we do in the Shadows

Monstras ·

2020/08/31

We review What we do in the Shadows! A show about four lame vampire roommates living together with their overworked and underappreciated familiar. This is not a spoiler free review, we do go over major plot points. Music by Patrick Mullens Twitter - Facebook - Website Show Notes: Harvey Guillen/Guillermo AMA Latinas & Latinos on TV - Book Runaways Topher: Example we mentioned in the episode

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58:50

Movie Review: La Llorona 2019 by Jayro Bustamante

Monstras ·

2020/08/10

An aging military general guilty of genocide comes face to face with his past misdeeds in the shape of an Indigenous dark haired woman... We review the powerful 2019 movie La Llorona by Jayro Bustamante, which premiered on Shudder on Thursday, August 6th. If you want to listen to our short spoiler free final thoughts you can forward to 49:30. Music by Patrick Mullens Twitter - Facebook - Website Show Notes: Movie Trailer La Llorona de Los Cafetales Music Video Harvest of Empire: A History of

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49:36

Parícutin: When Hell Opened Up

Monstras ·

2020/07/20

77 years ago in the quiet town of Parícutin, Mexico, a farmer encountered a fissure that began spewing ash and sulfur. Pretty soon, that fissure grew into a volcano that buried the entire town in lava. In this episode, we explore the the day hell opened up and examine the folklore and myths that the Parícutin volcano gave birth to. TW: hell, satan, cooked babies (fictional, not real ones) If you want to try the tongue twister at the end of the episode, here it is: El pueblo de

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59:44

Interview: Latinx Goths with Professor Desirée A. Martín

Monstras ·

2020/06/29

The word goth often conjures up images of people dressed all in black, with black hair, black lipstick, and pale skin. But goth culture has crossed borders and this subculture has attracted people from all over the world, including Latin America and Los Angeles. In this episode we interview Professor Desirée A. Martín, who gives us an overview of what Latinx goth is, its origins, and more! For more information about Desirée A. Martín, please check out her book here. Theme Music by Patrick

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54:31

Show Review: Penny Dreadful City of Angels

Monstras ·

2020/06/11

This week we review and discuss the first episode of the new Penny Dreadful series, City of Angels. This series is a dark fantasy set in 1930's Los Angeles and centers on a Latinx family. It features Mexican folklore, music, and culture prominently along with our favorite scythe wielding mythological figure... We recommend watching the episode before listening, which you can find for free on Amazon. Theme music by Patrick Mullens TW: Nazi's, racism, murder, the LA river, and spoilers! Check out

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41:06

El Cucuy

Monstras ·

2020/05/27

In this episode we explore the creepy world of El Cucuy, a Mexican monster with very strong European ties and origins. Listen to how this shape shifting monster has been terrifying children for centuries... Theme song by Patrick Mullens Music Credits: Lullaby Music Box, Door opening, footsteps, vocals by Alicia Calvo

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01:01:54

Movie Review: Cronos

Monstras ·

2020/05/11

In this episode we explore Guillermo de Toro's first feature length film, Cronos. Originally released in 1993, it stars Federico Luppi, Margarita Isabel, Tamara Shanath, Claudio Brook and a very young Ron Perlman! Just a warning: there are massive spoilers and some body horror mentioned.

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01:00:32

Disease: The Cocoliztli epidemics & The Fall of the...

Monstras ·

2020/04/27

Starting around 1545 a series of epidemics decimated the already ravaged Indigenous population of "New Spain" or present day Mexico. It is the worst epidemic in Mexico's history. The mysterious illness still baffles modern researchers. We continue our exploration of disease and it's affects on the Indigenous populations by exploring how small pox was partially responsible for bringing down the Incan Empire. And how from that destruction a world ending myth was born... TW: disease, epidemics,

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56:34

Curanderos

Monstras ·

2020/02/29

Healers have always been coveted for their extensive knowledge in how to relieve pain and cure ailments. Curanderos, a combination of Indigenous and Spanish practices, have been an integral part of Latinx/Latin American culture. In this month's episode we try to uncover some of those practices, along with their origins. TW: mention of broken bones, sickness, and GOOP Theme song by Patrick Mullens

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