Episodes
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monstras After Dark: El Pishtaco
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
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.
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As a reminder this episode was recorded earlier in the year and comes from our Patreon only series Monstras After Dark.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monstras After Dark: Vagina Dentata
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
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.
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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 a PG-13 episode!
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Duendes
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
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 Mullens
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Show Notes:
Good, Evil or Mischievous: The Legend of Latin America's Duende
Aluxes and Chaneques: mythological creatures from Mexico
El Duende Mythological Creature in El Salvador
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monsters in the Americas
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
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
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
El Tlacuache
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
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
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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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Wednesday May 27, 2020
El Cucuy
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
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
Saturday Nov 30, 2019
El Lobison
Saturday Nov 30, 2019
Saturday Nov 30, 2019
A Werewolf in Argentina? A Guaraní legend, the Lobison is a half man half beast creature that loves to consume dead flesh. Find out where he loves to hang out by listening to this episode!
TW: war, dead bodies, dog (?) attacks
Theme song by Patrick Mullens
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
La Chupacabra
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
The Chupacabra is a fascinating cryptid whose origin story began in Puerto Rico and quickly spread worldwide. It continues to capture people's imagination with sightings still being reported today. Join us this episode as we explore the origins of this elusive goat sucking creature.
TW: vampires, animal death, mange, colonialism, and of course aliens
Theme song by Patrick Mullens
Other music by Alexander Nakarada
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)