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…
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? Fill out the Letters From the Beyond form (https://forms.gle/edTmDj1JRatp2o616) or visit…
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 Letters From the Beyond form (https://forms.gle/edTmDj1JRatp2o616) or visit…
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 the Letters From the Beyond form (https://forms.gle/edTmDj1JRatp2o616) or visit SustoPodcast.com (https://SustoPodcast.com) to be…
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. Want to hear your story…
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 heritage, the impact of death and loss, and her work as a journalist;…
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 Letters From the…
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 your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From the…
WHATUP WITCHES! It finally happened! In this episode, Ayden interviews Alexis and Eric, the owners of City Alchemist (https://www.cityalchemist.co/) in Austin, Texas. They discuss their backgrounds in spiritual practices, the intersection of brujeria and business, and the importance of community engagement. Want to hear your story on Susto? Fill out…
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 your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From…
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