This guy is the WORST! In this episode, Ayden shares the Chilean legend of El Trauco, a very creepy, very perverted, short man who is able to entrance and kill with a simple glance. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with…
Forgive me Father, it has been 666 days since my last confession...Miguel Villa of My Horror Confessional joins Ayden for a conversation about classique horror and what it can mean in the waking nightmare that is today's world. Oops, too dark?Find more My Horror Confessional here! (https://allmylinks.com/myhorrorconfessional) Want to share…
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL! In this episode, Ayden interviews the most interesting author in the world! Acclaimed author of The Hacienda and Vampires of El Norte Isabel Cañas dropped by our haunted house to chat all things writing, history, and nerding out! Find isabel here: https://www.isabelcanas.com (https://www.isabelcanas.com/) https://buttondown.email/isabelcanas Want to share…
Waking up tired? Not feeling well latelty? It's probably a rooster-basilisk sucking your saliva and phlegm out while you sleep. Sweet dreams! In this episode, Ayden shares the disgustingly scary legend of el Basilico Chilote, a true nightmare. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a…
Here's to five years full of haunts, frights, and a hellishly good time! I can't wait to see where we are in five more! Go Fund Me here! (https://gofund.me/49aa344a) Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden…
As the great Elvira was once asked, "How's your head?" In this episode, Ayden confesses the legend of a beheaded priest who haunts the colonial-era streets of El Salvador. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden…
Hi do you have an appointment? In this episode, Ayden ventures into the centuries old practice of Curanderismo. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gmail.com (https://gmail.com) , DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com…
Chronic headaches? Don Pedro Jaramillo has the cure for you! Tomatoes in your shoes! In this episode, Ayden shares the life and work of Texas folk healer Don Pedrito Jaramillo. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email…
🎶 It's a small underworld after all! 🎶 In this conversation, Ayden interviews Steven dos Santos, a writer and college professor, about his latest novel, Malicia. They discuss Steven's journey as a writer, his love for horror and folklore, and the intersection of queerness and horror in his book. Steven…
A revolutionary insurgent, a pageant queen, a folk healer. Teresa Urrea is a true baddie. In this episode, Ayden shares the political musings and spiritual healing of the curandera Teresita. Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email…
In this episode, Ayden discusses El Niño Fidencio, a Mexican curandero who gained fame in the late 1920s for his healing abilities. Despite facing opposition from the Catholic Church and the medical community, El Niño Fidencio attracted thousands of followers who sought his help. Want to share your own creepy…
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 creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5…
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 love, betrayal, and tragic accidents. Want…
🎶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 your story attached, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gmail.com…
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, and the importance of sound design in horror! Want to share your…
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 sustopodcast@gmail.com (https://gmail.com) , DM on social…
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? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached,…
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, picture, or recording? Leave a 5…
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 disciplining. Although it pulled…
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 at sustopodcast@gmail.com (https://gmail.com) , DM on social media, or visit…
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 attached, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gmail.com (https://gmail.com) , DM…
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 sustopodcast@gmail.com (https://gmail.com) , DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com (http://www.sustopodcast.com/)…
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 novelist, & an internationally-produced playwright who spends her days surrounded…
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 S.E.X with ghosts! We have people who…