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 have reported to the media and been interviewed by news outlets…

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, DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show! Sign up …

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 by artistic inspiration …

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 out many girls from bad home life situations, the weird strict rules …

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 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gma…

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, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gmail.com, DM on social medi…

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, DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show! Sign u…

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 own creepy story, picture, or rec…

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, DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show! Sign up for Patreon her…

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, DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com to be sha…

🎶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, DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.…

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 to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? …

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 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at…

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 story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5…

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 Ayden at sustopodcast@gmail.com, DM on social…

🎶 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 shares how his Dominican roots and personal ex…

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 Ayden at sustopodcast@gmail.com, DM on social media, or vis…

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, DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show!Support the Show.…

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 at sustopodcast@gmail.com, DM on social media, or visit Su…

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! 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, DM on social media, or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the …

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 5 star review with your story attached…

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://buttondown.email/isabelcanas Want to share…

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! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a …

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 your story attached, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gmail.com, DM on social media, o…

The Bruja is in! Ayden sits for a spell with Bex Carlos of Tu Tía Bruja to chat about her work in the occult, magic cannabis, and her spooky new stomping grounds! Visit Bex on her website and listen to her here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gm…

Demonic paintings, fireball witches, devil donkeys, oh my! Ayden shares YOUR stories in this entry of Letters From the Beyond! 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, or DM on social media to be shared on the show! The easiest way to support S…

Do you know where your kids are? Ayden resurrects the story that started it all, La Llorona! Scorned lovers, bodies of water, ancient greek fuckboys, the origins of this centuries old legend run deep! 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, or…

In this episode Leah and Bethany conclude their discussion about spirituality with Consuelo. This session was recorded live inside of Curia Arcanum's House of Curiosities and is the final installment of a 4 part series of live recordings. Visit the Paranormal Putas online!Support the Show.Von Adrian Castellanos

Jonny and Aileen talk about the Argentinian film, Cuando Acecha la Maldad, AKA When Evil Lurks. The residents of a small, rural town in Argentina, discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape but it may be too late. Jonny and Aileen also discuss some of director Demian Rugna's inspiration for the film and the…

Hey Ghoul Friend! Please welcome our featured guests this week, It's Haunted...What Now? S2: E28 – The Footprints Cleaned Off Hundreds of Times Had Returned: So, turn off all the lights and get cozy cause it’s time for some ghost stories… Ok, ready to get spooked? Thank you for submitting your spooky tale: Natalie StonerBunny EnoughRose Moonlight M…

Hey Ghoul Friend! Please welcome our featured guests this week, Espooky Tales! The Thing in the Desert and More Haunted Border StoriesThe journey from Mexico to the United States is extremely difficult, with dangers at every corner. Now add in a paranormal element and it becomes worse. On today's episode, Cristina shares Mario's encounter with some…

Twinkle twinkle little star...in this episode, Ayden talks about the sun-blotting diety from Aztec lore. The Tzitzimimeh (or Tzitzimitl) are cosmic beings who cause solar eclipses and thrive on chaos, fear, and above all, respect. Ayden will be back in Jan. 2024! Until then, please welcome and enjoy our guests in December! Want to share your own cr…

We interrupt this broadcast to report an alien invasion and impending doom! In this episode, Ayden reports on a lethal radio show from Quito, Ecuador. 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, or DM on social media to be shared on the show! Beco…

Ayden is joined by sobadora, Monica from Sol Solace to share her experiences as a massage therapist and spiritual healer. Learn more and sign up from Sol Solace’s newsletter at: https://solsolacestudio.com/ IG: @solsolacestudio Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at…

In this episode, Ayden is joined by good time ghouls Leah & Bethany from Paranormal Putas! Listen in on the wicked sisters' personal encounters with the supernatural and their take on why your toilet is actually haunted! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at sustop…

The vibes are off~ In this episode, Ayden talks about a malevolent entity from Chile that is born from an imbalance in the natural order. 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, or DM on social media to be shared on the show! Become a Patron h…

Proverb, placebo, or witchcraft? In this episode, Ayden takes a deep dive into the healing phrase/song, "Heal heal, little tail (or ass) of a frog." 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, or DM on social media to be shared on the show! Become…

Whether it's girl dinner or a pinkity drinkity, this gassy ghoul is gonna get ya! In this episode, Ayden shares the legend of a Colombian doppelgänger that lures her victims to a hypnotized demise with flatulent shrimp! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at sustopo…

Dance like HELL! Ayden resurrects and remasters his telling of the legend of the girl who danced with the Devil. Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email Ayden at sustopodcast@gm…

Is there anyone there? What's your name? When did you die? Does my crush like me back? Hello??? In this very special episode of Susto, Ayden attends a ouija board workshop with and interviews Albert Lucio and Jake Cordero of The Austin Séance! Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to…

A cemetery that is very much full of life! In this episode, Ayden shares some of the iconic legends from the infamous Panteón de Belen. Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attached, email A…

A nightmare come to life. Ayden shares reports of the group of children who survived a plane crash and 40 days in the Amazon before all being found alive. Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your stor…

Okay so just sign here...and here...and there...and one more time here...done! Your soul is mine! Ayden recounts how one man was able to trick the trickster himself. Not today, Satan! Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a…

This is the skin of a killer, Bella! Ayden recounts the horrifying epidemic of infant deaths in a rural Mexican town. Were they all accidents? Or was there a malevolent vampire witch wreaking havoc? Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or rec…

Finger licking good! In this episode, Ayden reviews Tender is the Flesh, a book about people being people! In this dystopian setting, animals have been eradicated due to a virus that made them poisonous to people. Our solution? Breed and raise humans like cattle! Check out Vanishing Postcards! Vote Susto for Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin! Use c…

Imagine an army of Chuckys, Annabels, and M3gans?! Nothx! Ayden shares the tragic backstory behind one of the creepiest islands you could imagine. The Island of Dolls. Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review w…

Do you know how many dead people there are in an average cemetery? All of them! In this episode, Ayden shares a a story inspired by a cemetery rich in history and spirits alike! Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 sta…

Put the whole country in rice! In this episode, Ayden recounts the exorcismo magno of Mexico in 2015. That's right...the whole country...possessed. Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture, or recording? Leave a 5 star review with your story attac…

She's beauty and she's grace. In this episode, Ayden shares a local legend out of Bacalar, Mexico about a vengeful witch whose curse lives on to this day. Stay out of the water and tune in to this episode! Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast Festival here! Want to share your own creepy story, picture,…

Stop making deals with the forest creatures! In this episode, Ayden addresses the recent sensation tweeted by Mexico's president, known as the Alux. A jungle dwelling spirit that can take the physical form of a small person. They can be yuor angle...or yuor devil! Use code "Susto" to get 15% off your tickets to the True Crime & Paranormal Podcast F…