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Monstras

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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61:25

Love & Horror: Interview w/ Palmira Muniz

Monstras ·

2025/11/10

In our final episode of the season we interview Palmira Muniz, an award-winning filmmaker, writer, media consultant, creative producer, and comedian who brings a unique lens to her work as a fat, queer, Afro-Boricua storyteller from Anaheim, CA, with roots in the Bronx.

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44:37

Love & Horror: Latinas Make Horror

Monstras ·

2025/11/03

This season we have focused on Latinas in horror the ways they're stereotyped but also how they embody monstrousness. In this episode we talk about those behind the cameras!

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67:08

Love & Horror: Wednesday

Monstras ·

2025/10/27

Who doesn't love the norm breaking weirdos known as the Addams Family? In this episode we talk about them but specifically their dark and broody daughter, Wednesday!

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63:32

Love & Horror: Vamps

Monstras ·

2025/10/20

Who doesn't love a sexy vampire? In this episode we talk about one of the most common tropes of Latinas in the media - the vampire!

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65:41

Love & Horror: Final Girls

Monstras ·

2025/10/13

In this episode we focus on the final girl! One of the most common horror tropes.

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46:34

Love & Horror: Monstras Love Horror

Monstras ·

2025/10/06

We are back! After a very long break we have decided to come back with a 6 episode season. This season focuses on the relationship of Latines and horror.

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01:52

We are taking a break!

Monstras ·

2023/01/23

Hello! We are announcing that we are taking a bit of an extended break. Both of us have been quite busy lately (ugh responsibilities) and are tired. We have been working on this awesome project for a few years now but felt we were losing some steam. This break is meant to rejuvenate us! We love talking about monsters and would like to continue in the future.Thank you to everyone who has listened to us! We seriously appreciate every single listener and supporter of this podcast! We still cannot

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26:32

Monstras After Dark: The Varginha UFO incident

Monstras ·

2022/12/26

In 1996 the future of the townspeople of Varginha, Brazil changed when a group of young girls claimed to have witnessed a very stinky alien! Brenda dives into the story of the supposed alien crash that occurred in Varginha and turned the town into the Roswell of Latin America. Merry Christmas and hopefully you all avoided a visit from an alien! _____________________________________________________ As a reminder this episode was recorded earlier in the year and comes from our patreon only series

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24:27

Monstras After Dark: El Pishtaco

Monstras ·

2022/12/12

In the Andes there is a legend of a man, usually a gringo, who wanders the streets at night looking for its next meal. He attacks solitary travelers with a knife dismembering them and consuming their fat for sustenance. In this episode Orquidea describes the eerie legend of the Pishtaco and dissects its origins. ___________________________________________________________ As a reminder this episode was recorded earlier in the year and comes from our Patreon only series Monstras After

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40:59

Monstras After Dark: Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave

Monstras ·

2022/11/21

Thousands of years ago the Maya sacrificed several adults and children in a cave. Left where their bodies fell, archaeologists have put together how they all died and why... This episode is all about caves! Brenda talks about why she hates and loves caves and why this one in particular is so fascinating. Reminder this episode is from our patreon series, which was recorded earlier this year. We also chose to release two of Brenda's in a row but usually we do switch off!

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32:21

Monstras After Dark: Vagina Dentata

Monstras ·

2022/11/07

We are on a 3 month break! But during that break we will be publishing some of our Monstras After Dark episodes, which are normally exclusive to our Patreon subscribers. If you enjoy this extra content please consider subscribing. ______________ In this episode of Monstras After Dark Brenda explores the different stories that exist about vagina dentata in Latin America. Beware: Orquidea is blushing throughout the episode. Also we talk a lot about vaginas and man eating vaginas, so this is definitely

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40:23

Duendes

Monstras ·

2022/10/31

Legends of small creatures that roam the forest have persisted amongst various cultures for centuries. In Latin America these small creatures are called Duendes and they are often described as mysterious and mischievous creatures. With their pointy ears, small stature and backwards feet they can be pretty non-threatening, at least until you hear some of the stories.... TW: Kidnapping, stalking and a small mention of SA in regards to the legend of the Sisimite Music by Patrick

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46:41

Brujeria

Monstras ·

2022/09/26

When most people hear the word witch or think about witchcraft they picture large pots of unknown substances brewing, pointy hats and brooms. But in Latin America witchcraft, or brujeria, comes in all sorts of beautiful and terrifying manners. Think chocolate potions and dried herbs. We tackle some of the different types of brujeria in Latin America, but this episode is just the tip of the iceberg... TW: mutilation, child kidnapping, domestic violence Music by Patrick

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43:52

Verano Peligroso: Luis Garavito

Monstras ·

2022/08/29

In the final installment of our summer long campaign to gross ourselves out, we examine one of the world's worst serial killers. Evidence points to this man killing upwards of 179+ children in Colombia. Please heed the trigger warnings! TW: child murder, child death, child mutilation, murderer, serial killer, true crime, and just not great stuff Music by Patrick Mullens Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram - Patreon - TikTok Show Notes: Biography of Luis Garavito LA Times Article The Worst

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48:30

Verano Peligroso: Las Poquianchis

Monstras ·

2022/07/25

Our summer of danger continues with the true and horrifying tale of Las Poquianchis. These four sisters, in partnership with the local authorities, went on to become, "Mexico's most feared women serial killers" Tw: murder, rape, infanticide, human sex trafficking, please proceed with caution Music by Patrick Mullens Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram - Patreon - TikTok Show Notes: Las Poquianchis

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44:12

Verano Peligroso: The Window Vampire

Monstras ·

2022/06/30

Summer is here and so is the heat! Open windows can be spotted all throughout any neighborhood, letting in the cool outside breeze. No one ever thinks of who or what might take that open window as an invitation... Florencio Fernandez was a serial killer. Born in the town of Monteros, Tucuman, Argentina, he went on to brutally kill 15 women. Many of his victims had bite indentations on their neck. But what does the evidence say? Is Florencio Fernandez an innocent man, or a brutal vampiric

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54:40

La Patasola

Monstras ·

2022/05/30

The one legged woman that haunts the forest, tearing and consuming the flesh men dumb enough to mess with nature - La Patasola can be found in Colombia or Ecuador hopping around on one foot. We tell you how a regular woman became the protector of the forest... Tw: infidelity, murder, child murder, Music by Patrick Mullens & DylanTheFish Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram - Patreon - TikTok Show Notes: Patasola Song La Patasola Cultura El Rincon Colombiano USC Folklore Archives Curse of

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59:17

The Black Market Organ Trade

Monstras ·

2022/04/25

After a night of hard partying and drinking you wake up in a tub full of melted ice. Startled you stand up, only to notice a weird pulling sensation on your back. You lift up your shirt and you see a fresh and gnarly scar going up the side of your torso! Have you heard of this urban legend before? Well we explore it's origins but also the real story behind people's organs going missing.... Tw: torture, exploitation of the poor, animal black market trade Music by Patrick

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01:09:03

El Silbón

Monstras ·

2022/03/31

El Silbón terrorizes the drunk and angry men of los llanos in Colombia and Venezuela. If you hear a faint whistle it is too late, get ready to have your bones removed from your flesh and stuffed into a bag. Tw: patricide, torture, murder, and a hint of attempted cannibalism Music by Patrick Mullens & Julius_Galla Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram - Patreon Show Notes: The Whistle Man Story (yes the restaurant) Astonishing Legends PBS Video The Wild Hunt

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46:42

The Douen

Monstras ·

2022/02/21

What happens if a child dies before it's baptized? Besides toiling away in the sheer agony of limbo, they can instead manifest as a Douen! These tiny creatures live in the forests of Trinidad and Tobago, causing mischief and sometimes a little bit of horror... TW: babies, baby death, & general mischief Music by Patrick Mullens & Setuniman Twitter - Facebook - Website - Instagram - Patreon Show Notes: Story by Joanna Jadoo Cryptid Wiki A Douen Epistemology: Caribbean Memory and Digital

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