Episodes

"What if a family had to love a monster?" In this episode of Susto, Ayden talks with author, Gerardo Sámano Córdova about his artistic journey, the cultural influences that shape his storytelling, and the themes of grief, acc...

This house is not a home...In this episode of Susto, Ayden shared the woeful history of La Casa de los Tubos (The House of Tubes), a unique architectural project in Monterrey, Mexico, that turned tragic. Want to hear your sto...

BUILD A BRIDGE AND GET OVER IT! In this episode, Ayden details the shocking legend of the Puente de Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs) from Comala, Mexico. A bridge said to be built with the blood of missing children. Want to hear yo...

WHATUP WITCHES! It finally happened! In this episode, Ayden interviews Alexis and Eric, the owners of https://www.cityalchemist.co/ in Austin, Texas. They discuss their backgrounds in spiritual practices, the intersection of brujeria and business, and...

Is that crying? In this episode. Ayden shares a story that revolves around the haunting of Room 101 at the Colonial Hotel in Brownsville, Texas, where a couple experiences terrifying supernatural events during the Charro Days festival! Want to hear...

There's plenty of fish in the sea! But only one him (El Tabudo). In this episode of Susto, Ayden dives into the cool water of the legend of a fresh-water guardian from Lake Coatepeque in El Salvador. Want to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the...

Cynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award winning and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet. Known for her genre-bending works that blend crime, horror, and folklore, Pelayo shares her personal journey, including her Puerto Rican...

Our father, who art in heaven...In this episode of Susto, Ayden delves into the haunted corridors and history of the Ex Convent of Santa Mónica in Puebla, Mexico. A building with a long, sordid history that has left scars and legends deep in the city....

This little light of miiine 🎶 In this episode, Ayden shares a story based on the legend of La Luz Mala, a supernatural, luminescent phenomenon originating from Uruguay. Want to hear your story on Susto? Fill out...

Is that music? In this episode, Ayden tells a haunting tale about La Garita del Diablo (The Devil's Sentry Box), a legendary sentry box in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Want to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the...

Sleep paralysis demons, six-foot-tall demons, haunted museum demons, Susto's got 'em all! 2025 may have started off rough but your ghost-host is unstoppable! Welcome to the new year ghouls! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording?...

Welcome to the final, cursed chapter of Susto's 2024 Swap-A-Thon! Our final fright feature is Getting Strange with Steffany Strange! What is going on with Hollywood and doing the deed with the undead?  If you don't know what I'm talking about I mean...

Welcome to the third insidious installation of Susto's 2024 Swap-A-Thon! This week we are visited by Floaties for Krakens! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden...

Welcome back to the second week of the 2024 Susto Swap-A-Thon! This week, our unholy feature is My Horror Confessional! This week in The Confessional I'm joined by Jessica McHugh. Jessica is a 3x Bram Stoker Award-nominated poet, a multi-genre...

Hey Ghoul Friends! Welcome to the 2024 Susto Swap-A-Thon! Up first in our diabolical lineup is ¡Qué Spooky! Kevin takes us on a wild ride through his case of “Villa de las Niñas.” This is a Catholic school that took in many young girls that needed...

How long ago was your last confession? In this episode, Ayden shares a story that revolves around a forbidden desire that leads to a tragic confrontation, resulting in a curse that haunts a church in Costa Rica Want to share your own creepy story,...

I just love a rainy day! Don't you? In this episode, Ayden shares the legend of a ghostly figure, from Panamanian folklore that haunts the forests, particularly during the rainy season. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording?...

Is a ghost town ever really empty? In this episode, Ayden shares the haunting history of Misnébalam, a ghost town in Mexico.  Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at...

I'M A STARRR! In this episode, Ayden welcomes filmmaker Miguel Martinez to discuss his short horror film, Lechuza, which draws from Latin American folklore. They explore the emotional themes of grief and family, the creative process behind filmmaking,...

Life is a scary story! In this episode, Ayden interviews author of Ghostly Ghastly Tales, Anastasia Garcia. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at https://gmail.com,...

In this episode, Ayden shares the legend of a cave dwelling, giant ape-like creature with backwards feet that kidnaps women and babies in Honduras. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story...

🎶There's a she-wolf in the closet!🎵 In this episode, Ayden shares a Susto Original based on the legend of Luisón, a creature from Guarani mythology in Paraguay. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with...

Walk a mile in these Louboutins! In this episode, Ayden tells the story of La Taconuda, a legend from Honduras and Cuba. La Taconuda is a vengeful spirit who haunts the streets, particularly targeting taxi drivers. The story is rooted in tales of lost...

Sweet as a peach! In this episode, Ayden tells the story of Ruperta Estrada Durazno, a curandera who lived to be 120 years old, discusses the modern practice of curanderismo and the importance of culturally relevant healthcare. Want to share your own...