Episode
El Chupacabra: The Internet's First Cryptid
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- Spooky Science Sisters
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- Sep 12, 2025
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- 3585
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Summary
In this episode, we're digging into the legend of the chupacabra: part horror movie, part tabloid frenzy, and part… sick dog!? From Puerto Rico to Texas, we separate the monster myths from the mange-y reality. Along the way, we’ll uncover how pop culture, conspiracy theories, and some unlucky livestock gave birth to one of the strangest cryptids of the 20th century. ** WE WROTE A BOOK! And you can buy it here: https://geni.us/spookyscience Also, you can find information about our upcoming book events here: https://spookysciencesisters.com/2025/07/22/upcoming-book-events/ And here's a link to our appearance on Kenny Biddle's weekly live show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvRAyiIMGpA ** Want to listen without the ads? Check out our Patreon, where you can get ad-free episodes & more! https://www.patreon.com/spookyscipod ** Links to our social media & more: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/spookyscipod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spookyscience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookyscipod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@spookyscipod Substack: https://substack.com/@spookysciencesisters YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spookysciencesisters Discord Server: https://discord.gg/vf7pC7GkbH Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/spookysciencesisterspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices