Episodes
Monday Apr 19, 2021
La Siguanaba
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
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 Mullens
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Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Movie Review: La Llorona 2019 by Jayro Bustamante
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
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
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Curanderos
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
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
Monday May 20, 2019
El Cadejo
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
Attention demon dog lovers, this episode tackles a tale from El Salvador, El Cadejo, a special dog with glowing red eyes and a taste for human souls.
Theme Song by Patrick Mullens
TW: evil dogs, furries, soul stealing, dog attacks, and some talk of dog eating (historical, as if that somehow makes it better, but its brief)
Show notes:
El Cadejo Book (source)
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Day of the Dead
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
This episode examines Day of the Dead, now a popular celebration in the US (kind of), we explore its origins and modern interpretations. And yes we know it's not quite a monster but we do talk about colonialism and isn't that the true monster?
Warnings: death, after life, dog eating, cultural appropriation
This episode is also dedicated to Orquidea's great aunt Luz who passed away earlier this year.
Theme song by Patrick Mullens