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Monstras

Brenda and Orquidea

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Brenda Salguero and Dr. Orquidea Morales use their expertise and experiences, to explore the world of Latin American and Latinx folklore, horror, and monsters
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Monstras - Colonia Dignidad
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01/24/22 • 49 min

What do you get when you mix a cult, Nazis, pedophilia and a close relationship with a dictator?

In 1961, Paul Schafer left Belgium to escape accusations of sexually abusing more than 30 children. Chile at the time was a hot spot for ex-Nazis fleeing the end of WWII and so he decided to make a new home there and name it Colonia Dignidad.

Along with 280 other Europeans he became the leader of this cloistered, odd, and torturous colony. In this month's episode find out all of Colonia Dignidad's dirty secrets...

TW: pedophilia (as already mentioned), Nazis, torture, genital mutilation (not detailed), and abuse

Music by Patrick Mullens

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Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ-VXChWMrM Lazaro, Juan. "La tenebrosa Colonia Dignidad de Paul Schaefer; Juicio por violaciones sexuales y derechos humanos enfrenta ex nazi en Chile." El Diario La Prensa, Mar 27, 2005, pp. 16 "Torture documents unearthed." National Catholic Reporter, vol. 41, no. 41, 23 Sept. 2005, p. 8.
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Monstras - Duendes

Duendes

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10/31/22 • 40 min

Legends of small creatures that roam the forest have persisted amongst various cultures for centuries. In Latin America these small creatures are called Duendes and they are often described as mysterious and mischievous creatures. With their pointy ears, small stature and backwards feet they can be pretty non-threatening, at least until you hear some of the stories....

TW: Kidnapping, stalking and a small mention of SA in regards to the legend of the Sisimite

Music by Patrick Mullens

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Show Notes:

Good, Evil or Mischievous: The Legend of Latin America's Duende

Aluxes and Chaneques: mythological creatures from Mexico

El Duende Mythological Creature in El Salvador

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Monstras - El Tlacuache

El Tlacuache

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08/30/21 • 49 min

The opossum is a strange creature that baffled the earliest colonizers exploring Latin America. Little did they know that the little creature had cemented itself into local folklore. We explore how the Tlacuache brought fire, mezcal, and joy to humanity.

TW: limp bizcuit

Music by Patrick Mullens

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Show Notes: How El Tlacuache Stole Mezcal from the Demons Los Mitos del Tlacuache Handbook of Hispanic Cultures
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Monstras - Fact or Fiction: Halloween Special 2021
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10/25/21 • 31 min

For Halloween we bring you some creepy stories by Albert and Jae from Coffee and Chisme. Inspired by Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction tv show, we invite you to listen and try to figure out which story is true and which one is fake. The truth is revealed at the end of the episode!

Make sure to listen to our stories on the Espooky Tales podcast on October 29th! You can also listen to their stories on Coffee and Chisme's podcast dropping on October 27th.

Music by Patrick Mullens

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Show Notes: Station wagon
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Monstras - The Douen

The Douen

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02/21/22 • 46 min

What happens if a child dies before it's baptized? Besides toiling away in the sheer agony of limbo, they can instead manifest as a Douen! These tiny creatures live in the forests of Trinidad and Tobago, causing mischief and sometimes a little bit of horror...

TW: babies, baby death, & general mischief

Music by Patrick Mullens & Setuniman

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Show Notes: Story by Joanna Jadoo Cryptid Wiki A Douen Epistemology: Caribbean Memory and Digital Archive Douen Islands Project by Jeannine Murray-Román
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Monstras - Brujeria

Brujeria

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09/26/22 • 46 min

When most people hear the word witch or think about witchcraft they picture large pots of unknown substances brewing, pointy hats and brooms. But in Latin America witchcraft, or brujeria, comes in all sorts of beautiful and terrifying manners. Think chocolate potions and dried herbs.

We tackle some of the different types of brujeria in Latin America, but this episode is just the tip of the iceberg...

TW: mutilation, child kidnapping, domestic violence

Music by Patrick Mullens

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El Chocolate, una pocima de brujas

Young Brujas

Rooting Contemporary Latinx Witchcraft Narratives in the Latin American Past

Were There Witch hunts in South America?

Into the Cave of Chiles Witches

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Monstras - Dogs of Latin America
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11/09/20 • 47 min

15,000 years ago dogs accompanied the first human settlers across the Bering Strait. These dogs flourished alongside the incredible civilizations Indigenous people built across North, Central, and South America.

Although those ancient dog breeds have all but disappeared their legacy remains in the form of myth, folklore, and archeological evidence.

In this episode we take a quick jaunt back in time and talk about the different dog breeds that once existed and the way ancient Mesoamerican people utilized their canine companions.

TW: dog eating (yes includes a few jokes sorry, but nothing too graphic)

Music by Patrick Mullens, Graham-Makes, & Lightning sound effect

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Show Notes: A History of Dogs in the Early Americas America's First Dogs Vanished...
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Monstras - Curanderos

Curanderos

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02/29/20 • 56 min

Healers have always been coveted for their extensive knowledge in how to relieve pain and cure ailments. Curanderos, a combination of Indigenous and Spanish practices, have been an integral part of Latinx/Latin American culture. In this month's episode we try to uncover some of those practices, along with their origins.

TW: mention of broken bones, sickness, and GOOP

Theme song by Patrick Mullens

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Monstras - Monsters in the Americas
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10/11/21 • 55 min

Why is the Amazon rainforest named after a tribe of warrior women from Greek myth? When Columbus embarked on his journey to the Indies in 1492 he arrived in the "New World" with preconceived notions of what he would find there - including monsters.

Did Columbus and other explorers really encounter sirens, mermaids, and cannibals? Find out in this months' episode!

Tw: Cannibalism (so much), penis disfiguration, and Columbus

Music by Patrick Mullens

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Show Notes: From Amazons to Zombies - An Indigenous People's History of the United States
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Thousands of years ago the Maya sacrificed several adults and children in a cave. Left where their bodies fell, archaeologists have put together how they all died and why...

This episode is all about caves! Brenda talks about why she hates and loves caves and why this one in particular is so fascinating.

Reminder this episode is from our patreon series, which was recorded earlier this year. We also chose to release two of Brenda's in a row but usually we do switch off!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Monstras have?

Monstras currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does Monstras cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Social Sciences and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Monstras?

The episode title 'Colonia Dignidad' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Monstras?

The average episode length on Monstras is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Monstras released?

Episodes of Monstras are typically released every 27 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of Monstras?

The first episode of Monstras was released on Oct 28, 2018.

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