Mysteries from Mexico

Somewhere, in a neighborhood that seems perfect, the air is too still, the windows too reflective, and the smiles a little too wide. Step outside, and you might not recognize what waits for you; step outside into the hellscape called suburbia, and you might not make it back into ... Show More

Somewhere at the edge of a marsh, the night waits like it knows your secrets. Heavy air presses against your chest, and the quiet feels alive. Sometimes, the things that come for you are already within before you even notice. In honor of Black History Month, these stories come fr ... Show More

They say love makes your heart race… but sometimes it’s not warmth you feel, it’s a desperation to run from the shadows that follow you. On nights when roses bloom and candles flicker, desire can turn dangerous, obsession can linger, and whispers can reach you from places you can ... Show More

We recap our trip to Mexico (thx again everyone for joining us and making this trip magic) and do a deep dive on some traditional Mexican Folk Art (El Arte Popular de Mexico) including discussion of ex votos, la cartoneria, talavera poblana, and alebrijes. Learn more about your a ... Show More

After Andrea is attacked by a stranger in Mexico City, she just wants to figure out who the guy was. Investigating this question drops her right into the middle of one of Mexico’s biggest conspiracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

She’s the spirit of a woman, crying unceasingly for her lost children… whom she herself killed. But La Llorona isn’t simply a tragic figure who lost her mind with jealousy. She’s the ghost of Mexico’s bloody past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic ... Show More

It’s nearly the Day of the Dead in Mexico, which gives us the perfect excuse to get familiar with the country’s national spirit: tequila. Or wait, should that be mezcal? And what’s the difference, anyway? In this episode of Gastropod, Cynthia and Nicky travel to Mexico to explore ... Show More

Discover the wild story of a Redditor who found his face on an obscure Mexican dish detergent box at a Texas dump! Unravel the mystery with us. Is it real or a hoax? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

In this Hungarian story, a child born from an apple leaves home in search of adventure—and discovers a world full of danger and magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

<p>Mexico is a big country with a variety of foods, cultures, and climates. But what do we think is the most beautiful city in the country? For us, it’s Guanajuato! A UNESCO World Heritage city located in the heart of the country with the best of everything Mexico has to offer. L ... Show More

This Passamaquoddy tale follows a boy who tries to find a home with his mother's tribe — but instead, discovers an evil disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

First observed by Spanish colonizers in the 16th century, the Dark Watchers reside high up in California’s Santa Lucia Mountains. But these phantom figures do far more than just watch… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices