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 friends, Cristina & MJ, every Friday as they share these tales and have a few laughs. Stay espooky!

The Teotihuacán Shooting
Espooky TalesJune 19, 202601:11:06

The Teotihuacán Shooting

In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the April 20th, 2026 shooting in Teotihuacan, but also more about how this type of violence was once thought to be only a western problem and has spread to...

Pulse Nightclub (Re-release)
Espooky TalesJune 13, 202600:36:59

Pulse Nightclub (Re-release)

Terror struck the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida in June 12, 2016. The club was hosting their weekly Latin club when a man entered and opened fire. 49 were dead and over 50 were wounded. Over 90 ...

The Possession of Alba Diaz Book Club Episode
Espooky TalesJune 05, 202601:16:44

The Possession of Alba Diaz Book Club Episode

It's a book club episode! Carmen and Cristina read the Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas. First they recapped the book, then did discussion questions and ended by picking the next book club epis...

Muñeca with Cynthia Gómez
Espooky TalesMay 22, 202600:55:20

Muñeca with Cynthia Gómez

Carmen and Cristina had the pleasure of talking with Cynthia about her new book Muñeca, available 6/2/26 (WE LOVED THE BOOK). Muñeca is a vivid, surreal Gothic about a queer, Latine, working class wit...

The Ghost Bride and Other Legends From Coahuila
Espooky TalesMay 08, 202600:39:10

The Ghost Bride and Other Legends From Coahuila

Carmen shares the legend of the ghost bride of Patos and other legends from the Mexican state of Coahuila. Then, they end with spooky recs. Carmen's recommendation is the book Malas by Marcela Fuentes...