Well we did it. We went ahead and watched the Syfy made for tv movie Chupacabra vs The Alamo. We review it and we have strong opinions about it. 

Spoilers up ahead, so be warned. 

Theme song by Patrick Mullens

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

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 Brewery

 El Kadejo Movie

 Werewolf Bar Mitzvah

 El Cadejo Book (source)

This month we are releasing a bonus episode on "The Curse of La Llorona" currently in theaters now. Does this movie accurately portray the mythos of La Llorona, Curanderos, and Latinxs? Or does it fall short? 

SPOILER ALERT!! Do not listen if you do not want the movie spoiled. 

Theme Song by Patrick Mullens

TW: crying woman, child murder, death, and spoilers

Did you know that right across the border in Tijuana existed an amazing, rich, and incredible resort? Patronized by some of the biggest celebrities at the time, Agua Caliente was so incredible that it was the inspiration for Las Vegas! Even though it only existed for a short amount of time, Agua Caliente has left us with some legendary stories, including one about a headless ballerina...

TW: Suicide, alcohol, beheading, random train sounds, and rich people. 

Theme song by Patrick Mullens

Story excerpt at the beginning by Paul J. Vanderwood, "Agua Caliente Resort and Casino"

Music from the beginning is Carioca by the Gerry Mulligan Quartet.

This is part II of our Santa Muerte series! Our last one on Santa Muerte, as much as we like talking about her. We get to talking about the Catholic Church and the history of Santa Muerte. Orquidea also interviews Professor William Calvo Quiros from the University of Michigan who will shine his expert light on Santa Muerte and his followers. 

Warnings: death, transphobia, Catholic church, a burp

Theme song: Patrick Mullens

Beginning song: By haniebal 

If you want to skip the interview it starts at 33:15 and ends 51:15

Can we worship death? In this first part of a two part episode we ask that question and several others. We begin by exploring the story of Mark Kilroy and his ritualistic murder. Was Mark Kilroy's murderers really Santa Muerte worshipers? Find out. 

Warnings: Sodomy, murder, dismemberment, satanism, narcos, and human sacrifice

Theme song by Patrick Mullens

Other songs by Timbre

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 

Aliens are monsters?! Depends on who you ask! We tackle the Ancient Aliens nonsense and we're both not happy about it. 

Warnings: Aliens and Alien sex 

Theme Song by Patrick Mullens

We're taking a look at the undead this week! Traveling to Haiti we will be exploring the origins of the zombie and how its grown into the brain eating phenom-nom it is today.

Warnings: cannibalism, slavery, murder 

Theme Song by Patrick Mullens