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Speaker 1 (00:08):
Greens and pien Veniel's fellows.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Seekers of the dark.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
I'm your host and Israil Welcome to nocturnal tales from
the shadows. By the enchanted flame of this fire, we
transcend time and space to step into the chilling lord
and legends of Latin America, stories passed down through the
(00:34):
years and retold with a choice. If our stories have
been keeping you up at night, well it's only appropriate
we travel to the city that never sleeps. Tonight we
journey north to Washington Heights, New York City.
Speaker 3 (01:07):
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Do your well.
Speaker 3 (01:10):
You can sell me a dreaming it.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Every day someone comes here looking for their dreams. But
everything you dream of, it doesn't always come true. Way,
I think I see one of those dreamers now.
Speaker 3 (01:34):
I said, yea as dream yea.
Speaker 4 (01:44):
Oh my goodness.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
How was your flight?
Speaker 4 (01:47):
Immigration was?
Speaker 5 (01:48):
Yeah?
Speaker 3 (01:48):
It was me.
Speaker 5 (01:49):
Thank you for your help.
Speaker 4 (01:50):
Really, if I can help a cousin get out of.
Speaker 5 (01:53):
The room, Hey, I started the nursing school application.
Speaker 4 (01:59):
Wow, okay, you fast.
Speaker 5 (02:02):
I think I think within four years I'll be able
to say from ambitious? Isn't everyone in America?
Speaker 4 (02:10):
I guess you're right.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Yeah, so pretty much but before we head to the apartment,
I have to stop by the restaurant. One of the
service hasn't shown up for two days, and we're really
so stuffed.
Speaker 5 (02:21):
I can help, are you sure?
Speaker 3 (02:23):
Of course?
Speaker 5 (02:25):
Might as well start a right, let's go.
Speaker 3 (02:33):
This is it?
Speaker 5 (02:39):
Oh my god, it's beautiful. Is that our conditioning? Fancy?
Speaker 4 (02:49):
I wish our whole family could see it, But you
made it. We'll get them here soon. Let metro just
use the kitchen.
Speaker 3 (02:56):
Guys so exciting.
Speaker 4 (02:59):
Hey, everybody, this is my cousin from Peru. I sentimo.
That's Geo the bus boy.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Hi, Carlos the chef.
Speaker 4 (03:09):
What's your woosto?
Speaker 2 (03:10):
But I said hi, and will dishwasher.
Speaker 6 (03:16):
I am nice to meet you.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Don't mind him, he said, because his girlfriend toom here.
Speaker 4 (03:24):
I'm sorry, Jesus, I'm having a cigarette.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
The ringers are so Dutchy, Carlos, I was hoping you
could show us on some of our dishes so she's
familiar for service.
Speaker 4 (03:37):
Of course. Come over here.
Speaker 5 (03:41):
Wow, that's not an.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
I know these sporty spoiled in salt water. Then I
use the extra fun the fryste taste.
Speaker 5 (03:55):
Wow, it's so juicy and flavorful.
Speaker 4 (03:59):
Yes, see, they're more fucked, they're more flavor.
Speaker 3 (04:04):
Is the best.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Don't listen to anyone else.
Speaker 6 (04:08):
They're lives.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
Ship the cops.
Speaker 4 (04:13):
Yeah, okay, I'll handle it. You need a dorrant. I'm
just here to ask some questions.
Speaker 3 (04:25):
Is this everyone who is working.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
On the nine of the twenty fifth? Yes?
Speaker 6 (04:30):
What about her?
Speaker 4 (04:31):
Me that that's my cousin. She arrived from out of
town today.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
Do you have any papers?
Speaker 6 (04:35):
Hold on?
Speaker 4 (04:36):
I do everything here by the book.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
What is this about? Hey?
Speaker 6 (04:39):
Relax, we received the report of a missing woman who
worked here.
Speaker 3 (04:43):
Hey you guys got anything to add? Oh? Is she okay?
Speaker 2 (04:47):
We haven't seen it since she left work. Maybe you
should talk to Will, who's well her stupid boyfriend. He's
out back smoking.
Speaker 4 (04:53):
I'll be back.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
She's missing. She probably just lost her phone. I'm sure
she's fine.
Speaker 4 (05:04):
She's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (05:06):
She goes.
Speaker 4 (05:07):
Services about to start.
Speaker 2 (05:08):
Let's get to work in Is this norm?
Speaker 4 (05:15):
It's New York. People disappeared than reined themselves.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
All the time.
Speaker 4 (05:19):
I'm more worried. Cops are gonna scareway the customers.
Speaker 5 (05:23):
It's gonna be okay.
Speaker 4 (05:24):
You know how to use a cash register?
Speaker 5 (05:27):
Oh? I thought there would be more Provian.
Speaker 7 (05:35):
Goes like to feel exotic when they move into like,
you know, neighborhoods.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Bad for the locals, but good for business. Hi table
for two.
Speaker 4 (05:43):
Sure things one moment. Can you take that guy's order?
Speaker 2 (05:47):
He's irregular?
Speaker 3 (05:48):
Easy?
Speaker 5 (05:49):
Okay, wait as not? Just may I take your order?
Speaker 2 (05:55):
He gave real hardsoone. You Who are you?
Speaker 3 (05:58):
Ah?
Speaker 5 (05:59):
Since you it's nice to meet you.
Speaker 2 (06:01):
That's a beautiful name. I'm Richard, but you can call
me rich.
Speaker 5 (06:05):
Nice to meet you, rich Laudia said, you're a record.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
This is my favorite restaurant in the city. Where are
you from? I love bural as you can see from
me being here.
Speaker 5 (06:17):
How you been?
Speaker 2 (06:18):
Oh, I've been all over delima Quito's lad.
Speaker 5 (06:23):
You know that's where I'm from.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
That's the high city.
Speaker 5 (06:31):
Wow, no one ever knows it.
Speaker 2 (06:33):
I hate when people just visit major cities. There's so
much beauty in the towns and villages.
Speaker 5 (06:39):
Yes, well, but sometimes you must go to the city
to help your town.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
That is capitalism for you. Now on that note, I'll order.
I'll get that chichatto, excellent choice.
Speaker 5 (06:55):
And rich gambos in the fridge.
Speaker 3 (06:58):
Okay are you I didn't tell them anything? Oh?
Speaker 6 (07:08):
Oh, chica.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
Shouldn't you be on the floor.
Speaker 5 (07:11):
I haven't ordered for chel you put it in the computer. Sorry,
I'll go do that.
Speaker 3 (07:17):
I got you, I got you.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Don't worry okay?
Speaker 5 (07:21):
Are you okay?
Speaker 4 (07:24):
You better stick quiet since your it's none of your business.
Speaker 5 (07:34):
So would you like anything else?
Speaker 2 (07:36):
I'm all say.
Speaker 5 (07:38):
Do you live around here?
Speaker 2 (07:39):
Yeah, just a few blocks away. I actually own a
shop nearby. You should stop.
Speaker 5 (07:45):
By a shop.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
I own a beauty store on one.
Speaker 5 (07:49):
Oh wow, I heard American guys are in Sabacca.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
No no, no, no, no no, nothing wrong with that.
But there's specialty.
Speaker 5 (07:58):
Lotions and no you make them yourself impressive. I'll see
when I have some free time.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Can I get the check?
Speaker 5 (08:11):
Yes? Sorry, I'm sorry, sorry about that.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Yeah, keep the change? And this is so much no, Will,
don't worry about it, so I'll see at the store.
Speaker 1 (08:27):
For sure.
Speaker 2 (08:28):
It was nice to meet you. I sent you fine yours.
Speaker 4 (08:37):
Looks like you had a good night, are you?
Speaker 5 (08:40):
Americans are very good?
Speaker 6 (08:42):
Hey?
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Not all of them?
Speaker 5 (08:45):
Oh yeah, go is everything okay with Will?
Speaker 4 (08:48):
He'll be fine, Prima.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
He was like this one of his last girlfriend. Dumpton
and the cops.
Speaker 4 (08:52):
Don't worry about it.
Speaker 2 (08:54):
Get you home.
Speaker 4 (08:55):
Did a great job tonight.
Speaker 3 (08:56):
Thank you.
Speaker 4 (08:57):
I gotta stay a bit longer. Here's the keys I
taught you. You the address.
Speaker 5 (09:01):
You're not coming.
Speaker 7 (09:02):
I gotta deal with some things.
Speaker 5 (09:03):
I can't wait.
Speaker 4 (09:04):
No, no, man, you should go to bed.
Speaker 2 (09:06):
It's not far or being your suitcase. Okay, sail brom
some okay.
Speaker 3 (09:17):
A two hundred feet make a right.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Mm hmmm hmmmm mm hmmm.
Speaker 3 (09:30):
H m hmmmmmm h turn right.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
What buck is wrong with you? Will?
Speaker 3 (09:57):
I'm so sorry?
Speaker 5 (09:59):
She yet we're.
Speaker 3 (10:03):
Luck?
Speaker 5 (10:04):
Where are you going, Lama? I've been working at the
restaurant every day. Save you some money. Nursing school starts
next month. The apartment is great. You would love it.
I also met a lovely American guy. They're nicer than
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I expected. Actually, I can't wait to see you and Bobby.
I wish you would pick up my guy. I love you.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
I since your okay, Hi, Rick, you haven't stopped by
the store.
Speaker 5 (10:42):
I'm sorry. I've been at the restaurant almost every day.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
Well, you're in luck because you're standing in front of it.
Speaker 5 (10:52):
Oh my gosh, it's so classy.
Speaker 2 (10:55):
Come on, thank you. Wow.
Speaker 5 (11:01):
This is like a movie. I feel like I'm going
to break something.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
Miritops are all the age.
Speaker 5 (11:08):
And you make your products here.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
Yeah, I have a lab downstairs.
Speaker 5 (11:14):
You're like a scientist something like that.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
This just came out Total skin rejuvenation.
Speaker 5 (11:24):
Oh wow, that's as amazing a.
Speaker 2 (11:27):
Sweet sea breeze, A refresher after a long day. Here,
try something it's so sulky.
Speaker 3 (11:37):
Wow.
Speaker 5 (11:37):
What do you call it?
Speaker 2 (11:38):
Milagro miracle? Yeah, it's my miracle cream.
Speaker 3 (11:44):
M hmm.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
You can keep it.
Speaker 3 (11:47):
Really?
Speaker 2 (11:48):
Yeah, let me get you a couple others.
Speaker 4 (11:51):
Thank you?
Speaker 5 (11:53):
So have you been doing this a long time?
Speaker 2 (11:56):
I use old family techniques that have been passed down
for centuries. I've been doing this my whole life.
Speaker 5 (12:02):
I love that my family just passed down high cholesterol.
Speaker 2 (12:08):
So how are you liking it here?
Speaker 5 (12:10):
It's been good. Theydingos really love the food.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
Yeah, they definitely do. But but I mean New York.
Speaker 5 (12:17):
Oh well, I haven't seen much.
Speaker 2 (12:20):
You haven't gotten out with your friends.
Speaker 5 (12:22):
I don't really have any. Well, I guess the guy's
in the kitchen, well, not the dishwasher. He's odd.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
There's always one of those. You need more friends than
just the people you work with. How good I take
you out tonight? Show you New York.
Speaker 5 (12:36):
I really love that.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
I'll pick you up after work ten pm.
Speaker 5 (12:40):
Yeah sounds good.
Speaker 3 (12:45):
Rich sulling.
Speaker 2 (12:48):
I'm out of my cream and I can already fill
my face dying. I'm shriveling up like a little fruit.
Na I have any cream that just came in that
you're going to love?
Speaker 1 (13:00):
Just the best?
Speaker 2 (13:01):
Isn't he the best?
Speaker 5 (13:03):
Yeah? I shouldn't head back to work.
Speaker 2 (13:06):
Oh wait, dig this, that's a lot of lotion. Don't
worry about it. See you today, Lana. Let me show
you Melas today, for you're a godsend.
Speaker 5 (13:26):
Sorry, I'm like everything.
Speaker 4 (13:29):
Okay.
Speaker 3 (13:30):
The body was bound on the Hudson River, drained of
all the back.
Speaker 6 (13:34):
We're in too, shraking some usual situation.
Speaker 4 (13:37):
It stock, What the hell is wrong with you? Stop
with your food and fake bullshadies not.
Speaker 6 (13:46):
Been around for centuries.
Speaker 2 (13:48):
You can't be serious right now. In bad there have
been deals of a blond white man who pray some
beautiful bluvium. People digging their fuck.
Speaker 6 (13:58):
What the hell do they need? At four?
Speaker 2 (14:01):
It'll make better to each other.
Speaker 7 (14:04):
She is dead.
Speaker 5 (14:10):
I love it. It's just the very scared children from
wandering off to make it, scared of white people.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
This white boy doesn't scare me.
Speaker 5 (14:19):
Well, I'm sorry for your love that you're being a dick.
Can we get to work?
Speaker 2 (14:26):
Guys?
Speaker 4 (14:26):
This is a business. Okay, I need a cigarette.
Speaker 2 (14:32):
It's qua Michica, no jokes.
Speaker 5 (14:35):
New York streets can be dangerous, just like Beru.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
And you're left for every summer? Didn't you?
Speaker 3 (14:48):
Are you?
Speaker 4 (14:53):
Hey?
Speaker 2 (14:57):
I didn't see you ready for an adventure?
Speaker 5 (15:00):
Do it?
Speaker 7 (15:04):
Hey?
Speaker 3 (15:04):
Guys?
Speaker 4 (15:05):
Where can I get you? What would you like to
drink of beer?
Speaker 2 (15:08):
Have you had a red ale?
Speaker 5 (15:09):
Never?
Speaker 4 (15:10):
We'll have two red ales and the white pudding?
Speaker 1 (15:13):
You got it?
Speaker 3 (15:13):
Oh?
Speaker 5 (15:13):
No, no, I'm not a dessert person.
Speaker 2 (15:16):
It's just a snack. That was work.
Speaker 3 (15:19):
Busy.
Speaker 5 (15:20):
Thing's gotta be weird in the kitchen. But I think
we're okay.
Speaker 2 (15:23):
What happened?
Speaker 5 (15:24):
Oh, we've found out the former server I replaced guy.
Speaker 2 (15:29):
Oh geez, that's awful.
Speaker 3 (15:32):
I know.
Speaker 5 (15:33):
Yeah. They found her by the river.
Speaker 2 (15:35):
Tons of bodies are found by the river, probably the mom.
Speaker 4 (15:40):
Excuse me, here are your drinks and the white what
you are going to love this?
Speaker 3 (15:46):
Oh?
Speaker 5 (15:48):
Why is this so creamy?
Speaker 3 (15:50):
Or that?
Speaker 2 (15:50):
It's all the extra things the butcher usually throws out
and they make it into something delicious like that, Yeah,
just like the techetto.
Speaker 5 (16:00):
Is this from your home country?
Speaker 2 (16:01):
Oh no, I'm from a bit more sound where.
Speaker 4 (16:07):
I need a goddamn drink a dishwasher. Oh, I got
a whiskey.
Speaker 7 (16:13):
Frown his girlfriend and I need a drink my girlfriend.
Speaker 3 (16:17):
I'm murdered.
Speaker 4 (16:18):
I'll go talk to him.
Speaker 2 (16:20):
Hey, Bud, I'm.
Speaker 6 (16:23):
Not sure, but oh no, I know you.
Speaker 4 (16:26):
You've got pompous ass. Soill just come to the restaurant.
Speaker 2 (16:30):
Hey, all right, do you do you want some water?
You play with me? A founder in the water?
Speaker 6 (16:36):
Hey?
Speaker 4 (16:36):
Will?
Speaker 1 (16:37):
Oh?
Speaker 3 (16:37):
Home?
Speaker 7 (16:37):
Mis Is I love America?
Speaker 5 (16:39):
Hey?
Speaker 2 (16:40):
You're dealing with this asshole?
Speaker 5 (16:41):
Can I walk you home?
Speaker 3 (16:42):
Will?
Speaker 2 (16:43):
I should have walked?
Speaker 3 (16:44):
Know you all? Am?
Speaker 2 (16:46):
Chill?
Speaker 7 (16:47):
Chill, I got the cops in my ass.
Speaker 4 (17:07):
Get out of here.
Speaker 5 (17:08):
I'm so sorry. N Will, why'd you do that?
Speaker 3 (17:12):
Get away from me?
Speaker 5 (17:15):
It's your face?
Speaker 2 (17:15):
Okay, yeah, I'll be fine.
Speaker 3 (17:18):
Will let him go.
Speaker 2 (17:21):
He needs to be alone.
Speaker 5 (17:23):
I don't know if that's a good idea. We should
go to the doctor.
Speaker 2 (17:31):
Here we are?
Speaker 4 (17:32):
What's up?
Speaker 2 (17:33):
The one cream?
Speaker 3 (17:34):
I made? Viva?
Speaker 2 (17:37):
It brings you back to life? Let me? Oh you
good at that?
Speaker 5 (17:44):
I hope so I'd make a bad nurse if I was,
I think you're gonna be great.
Speaker 2 (17:50):
Thanks, and I'm really sorry this kind of ruined the night.
Speaker 5 (17:57):
It wasn't your fault.
Speaker 2 (17:58):
Can I make it up to you? How So, there's
a place I really wanted to bring you to.
Speaker 5 (18:05):
You're not dizzy seeing double.
Speaker 2 (18:09):
So I'm doing great. And I promised you an adventure.
Speaker 5 (18:14):
I do love an adventure.
Speaker 2 (18:22):
Can I tell you something? Sure, I was taken by
how beautiful you are from the moment I met you.
Speaker 5 (18:28):
Don't be tasy.
Speaker 2 (18:31):
I'm serious. I really need my creams.
Speaker 5 (18:35):
They're kind of addicting.
Speaker 2 (18:37):
You tried them.
Speaker 5 (18:38):
Yeah, the restaurant is very sweaty and dirty, and.
Speaker 2 (18:45):
I'm glad you liked them. So why'd you move to
New York to work at a restaurant?
Speaker 5 (18:52):
Well, Daudiela is hosting my visa, but I start nursing
school next one.
Speaker 2 (18:57):
Well, you did great with my face.
Speaker 5 (18:59):
Well you're lucky you have a nice face.
Speaker 2 (19:03):
Why do you want to be a nurse? Well?
Speaker 5 (19:06):
I like helping people. I'm also hoping I can help
my parents come here one day too, get them.
Speaker 3 (19:11):
Out of paro.
Speaker 2 (19:13):
Well that's amazing.
Speaker 5 (19:14):
Yeah, Well, don't get me wrong. I love Peru, but
there's not a lot of opportunity.
Speaker 3 (19:20):
You know.
Speaker 5 (19:21):
I'm very lucky to be here, so I really can't
mess this up.
Speaker 2 (19:25):
I don't think you will. Here we are, Uh, okay,
turn around? What just turn around?
Speaker 3 (19:37):
Wow?
Speaker 5 (19:38):
All the city lights glittering on the water. This is
so special.
Speaker 2 (19:48):
What's that just my flask?
Speaker 3 (19:50):
Oh?
Speaker 5 (19:51):
We should definitely have a drink here. I've barely had
a sip of my beer. What is it?
Speaker 2 (19:55):
I make my own moonshine for what's moonshine made alcohol?
Speaker 3 (20:02):
Yeah?
Speaker 5 (20:03):
You know how? Wow? A cultured greeno. I try. So,
what's your favorite place in Peru?
Speaker 2 (20:24):
Everywhere? But I got driven out?
Speaker 5 (20:27):
Driven out? Oh, lights on the water, they're moving.
Speaker 2 (20:32):
I thought you'd like them. You have to be careful
walking at night.
Speaker 5 (20:40):
Knows told me that, like the s of New York
are more dangerous than.
Speaker 2 (20:45):
The rule not IFU comes to New York. I got you.
Speaker 5 (20:51):
I don't, I don't. I don't feel too I'll.
Speaker 2 (20:57):
Take care of you.
Speaker 4 (21:01):
Mmm mmmmm.
Speaker 5 (21:08):
What was that happening?
Speaker 2 (21:09):
This doesn't happen often, but the mind I met you,
I need.
Speaker 3 (21:17):
What do you mean?
Speaker 2 (21:18):
Peruvian fat is like no other in the world. I've
tried other countries, but there's some of the Peruvian earth
that flavors the fat. So well, you knew this is
going to be a fairy special sauce.
Speaker 3 (21:38):
Thank you.
Speaker 5 (21:39):
That's a good away from me.
Speaker 2 (21:41):
I don't struggle. Yes, it's not a cruel and I
wanted to help people. You're precious, precious fat will help
so many people. This is an opportunity. The heat from
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the plains is slowly treated from your body. I promise
you I will make it into a perfect sound. Helping
so many men, keeping my customers young yet and radiant.
Speaker 5 (22:17):
Richard, I can't get yours. The restaurant love you, help
you mostly.
Speaker 2 (22:27):
That's your d I think you may be my best
one yet the world.
Speaker 4 (22:57):
Rich back.
Speaker 5 (22:59):
My lock roll was literally a miracle. Look at my
crows feeds.
Speaker 2 (23:06):
I don't see a think exactly.
Speaker 6 (23:08):
I need another bottle asap.
Speaker 2 (23:11):
I have something even better. It'll make your skin. Send
it even greater heights. You'll be ten years younger.
Speaker 5 (23:18):
You are the best kept secret in the city.
Speaker 2 (23:20):
What is it called OFFENSI open?
Speaker 1 (23:42):
Sometimes the American dream winds up in a green pistacle,
can be anywhere.
Speaker 2 (23:49):
Ready to capitalize on your dreams. Sould on your.
Speaker 1 (23:53):
Fast, See you next time.
Speaker 6 (24:13):
Nocturno Tales from the Shadows was produced by Sonoro in
partnership with I Heartsmichael Dura Podcast Network. Produced and directed
by Luis Eduardo Castillo, Developed and produced by Bettina Lopez.
The executive produced by Conel Burn and Giselle Bences for
iHeart and Camilla Victoriano and Josho Weinstein for Sonoro. This
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episode was written by Blaine Morris. Performances in this episode
by Dani Trejo, Anaida Gardinez, Reggie de Leon, Daniel Figuero,
Fernando Montroy, Philippe Baujan Kuei, Tan Pedro, Hollywood Rivera, Sophia
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Santi Mae, aswell Matthew benavidez Amadour Placentia and Marco Belais.
Our production manager is Carinza Chaires. Recording engineering and sound
designed by Cassandra Tinajero and Andres Bayena. Casting a coordination
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by Ainsley Martinez, Alex Gonzalez, Carensa Chaides and Bedina Lopez.
Voices recorded at the Invisible Studios and out Loud Audio
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Audio in Miami. Bill Carcery Productions in San Diego, Matt
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Block Sound in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Low Key
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