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Espooky Tales

Cristina & Carmen

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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56:19

The Haunting of Maria

Espooky Tales ·

2025/01/17

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 FamiliesDonate to

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84:23

El Ente Se La Queria Llevar

Espooky Tales ·

2025/01/10

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-pageListen to Carmen and Cristina's other

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45:27

Operation Prato

Espooky Tales ·

2025/01/03

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

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76:14

Our Top Zombie Media (from the espooky patreon vault)

Espooky Tales ·

2024/12/27

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-pageListen to Carmen and Cristina's

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63:40

Mexican Pilot Possessed by Aliens and the Case of...

Espooky Tales ·

2024/12/20

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

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70:11

South American Cryptids and the Case of Marcelo Lucero

Espooky Tales ·

2024/12/13

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 submit it

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41:38

La Casa Maldita de San Pedro, California

Espooky Tales ·

2024/12/06

A los 23 años de edad, Jackie Hernandez estaba empezando un nuevo capítulo de su vida. Estaba recién casada, con un hijo de dos años y embarazada de su niña. Tenía sus momentos felices, pero su matrimonio era inestable. Todo cambió en 1989, los sueños de Jackie se derrumbaron. Su Matrimonio se acabó. Se mudo a 593 W 11th St en San Pedro, California con sus niños. Lista para rehacer su vida. Pero ella no sabía que su pesadilla apenas comenzaba. Es otro episodio todo en español! Cristina le cuenta a

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51:47

La Casa de la Tia Toña and the Monster of the Andes

Espooky Tales ·

2024/11/29

If you ever find yourself in the Bosque de Chapultepec in Mexico City you might want to avoid crossing any bridges you might find because it’s said that the end of one of these bridges is the house of la tia Toña. Carmen shares the legend of la Casa de la tia Toña and la Casa Maldita de Apodaca in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Cristina shares the true crime case known as the Monster of the Andes, in which Pedro Alonso Lopez admitted to murdering 300 girls across the Andes. First they read a listener story and

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60:37

The Shapeshifter at the Border and the Murder of...

Espooky Tales ·

2024/11/22

Border Patrol agent Juan and his partner Alex keep coming across horrific scenes of dead migrants, then, dead agents. Something is hunting them. One night, they see it for themselves. Carmen shares this story and Cristina talks about the murder of Ramon Casiano. Almost nothing is known about him, but his murder went on to head Border Patrol and the NRA. 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

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42:14

Mexican Pilot Encounters UFO and the Case of...

Espooky Tales ·

2024/11/15

Carlos de los Santos was flying his normal rout when 3 UFOs interrupted him. Carmen shares this UFO case while Cristina talks about a woman known today as one of the most sadistic killers in Mexico, BUT is she really?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 submit it on Discord!Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy

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105:24

Piñata by Leopoldo Gout Book Club

Espooky Tales ·

2024/11/08

Piñata by Leopoldo Gout was described as one of the best horror books by Esquire magazine. Carmen Sanchez is back in Mexico, supervising the renovation of an ancient abbey. Her daughters Izel and Luna, too young to be left alone in New York, join her in what Carmen hopes is a chance for them to connect with their roots.Then, an accident at the worksite unearths a stash of rare, centuries-old artifacts. The disaster costs Carmen her job, cutting the family trip short. But something malevolent and

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77:19

The Case of Debanhi Escobar and Celebrity Ghost Stories

Espooky Tales ·

2024/11/01

On the 9 of April 2022, a picture was taken that would end up going viral. In the picture, a young woman standing alone on the side of an empty road. She is wearing a white tank top, a brown flowy skirt and black converse shoes. She has a face mask on, her hair is down and she has her purse. It was taken on the federal highway that goes from Monterrey to Nuevo Laredo. This highway is known as la carretera de la muerte, the highway of death. It’s a 136 mile highway connecting Nuevo Laredo,

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45:32

Real Possession Stories

Espooky Tales ·

2024/10/25

Cristna reads two stories about demonic possession from Mexico, before that, Carmen reads a listener story and they end with spooky recommendations and some Patreon updates. 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-pageThe next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want

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40:19

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

Espooky Tales ·

2024/10/18

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

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53:29

The Possessed One, a Story From la Mano Peluda with...

Espooky Tales ·

2024/10/11

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

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53:23

Cantinflas and Mermaids

Espooky Tales ·

2024/10/04

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

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42:54

BIgfoot, El Sisimite y El Cuatlacas

Espooky Tales ·

2024/09/27

Es nuestro segundo episodio en Espanol! Contamos la historia de Bigfoot, la leyenda de el Sisimite y La leyenda de el Cuatlacas. Antes de eso, compartimos una experienca paranormal envidia por uno de ustedes! Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-pageListen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias UnknownThe next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want to purchase the book, check out our bookshop

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22:29

Tell Me A Ghost Story

Espooky Tales ·

2024/09/25

On this bonus episode, Cristina was joined by fellow Scary FM podcaster, Michelle Newman, to talk about her podcast, Tell Me a Ghost Story. Check out Tell Me a Ghost Story (Cristina's ghost story was just feataured!) wherever you get podcasts: https://tellmeaghoststory.com/Join the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-pageListen to Carmen and Cristina's other podcast Historias UnknownThe next book club read is Pinata by Leopoldo Gout, if you want

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66:40

Legends From Venezuela and the Case of Linda Loaiza

Espooky Tales ·

2024/09/20

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

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63:33

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

Espooky Tales ·

2024/09/13

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-pageListen to Carmen and Cristina's

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