And That's Why We Drink (Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz)

It's episode 294 and it's been 105 degrees in Los Angeles, meaning it's more important than ever to commit to our wildest autumnal dreams! This week Em does Ohio proud and brings us the story of the Crosswick Snake/Monster, who's four forearms are four feet long each. Then Christine takes us to Australia to cover the Scarlet Letter murder, a story with so many characters Em uses their desk gargoyles to keep them all straight. Thanks for the word hummingbird... and that's why we drink! Don't miss out on our very last Here for the Boos tour dates! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 358 and despite all of our technical difficulties our husks can still podcast with the best of them! This week Em takes us into the claustrophobic, poop-filled streets of Mary King's Close. Then Christine brings us a big part one in the story of Dennis Rader (also known as the serial killer BTK, but since he gave himself that nickname, we're trying not to give him the satisfaction of using it all that often). Is this the equivalent of a true crime chain email? ...and that's why we drink! Come join us back on tour this coming January! Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 317 we're checking in to make sure you've taken your mins and supps (vitamins and supplements). If not, join us in a vitaminute! We're also bringing you the creeps with Em's story of the Tallman House in Wisconsin. We never thought we'd hear about haunted bunk beds. Then Christine covers the tragic tale that led to gas station staff using the buddy system, the abduction of Katie Poirier. And are you a top or a bottom, very exclusively in bunk bed terms? ...and that's why we drink! We did it! We're so proud of our new live show, On the Rocks! Join us for the second half of our spring tour at andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're bringing new meaning to "March Madness" this month with Trevin and Amanda from Live, Laugh, Larceny! They teach us how to live in the petty atmosphere with our fingers on the petty pulse and we make them read stories about murder. Together we're diving into stories about psychopomps, flower shop orders from a murderer and the Duggar cult to name just a few. And don't forget to feed your escort to the underworld aka your favorite pet... and that's why we drink! Check out Trevin and Amanda on their podcast Live, Laugh, Larceny! https://www.livelaughlarceny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 361 and we're not naming our ADHD, you are! Ok, we all are. This week Em takes us into the world of the exorcism of Clarita Villanueva and the nuances that mark the line between paranormal experience and mental health crisis. Then Christine covers the recent 2022 murder of Brenda Powell, a sad and perplexing story that has us revisiting why we drink this week. And who didn't have a childhood bossy streak to overcompensate for our parents' divorces... and that's why we drink! We're going back on tour THIS WEEK! Don't miss us in Philly, DC and Baltimore to kick off the very last run of our On the Rocks live show. Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les Go Girls! Episode 397 is here and between engagement excitement and updates on Christine's haunted house this episode is sure to bring the gasps! This week Em takes us to England for the absolutely wild tale of the Ghost of the Frozen Chicken aka The Highgate Hill Chicken. Then Christine finishes up her two-parter on Steven Stayner and the Sightseer Murders/the Yosemite Park Killer, which are linked in the most unexpected way. And have we survived our first two live shows and kept our sanity? Tune in next week to find out! ...and that's why we drink. Our Fall Tour has officially kicked off! Come see our brand new show (and find out which haunted location Em and Christine mention in this episode that might have followed Christine home...): The Pour Decisions Tour - get your tickets today at andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 377, in which we try to communicate with Linda via dowsing rods so we can just get a yes or no answer! This week Em takes us into the realm of reincarnation with the story of the Pollock Twins aka the Hexham Rebirth. Then Christine covers the wild case of Terry Peder Rasmussen aka the Chameleon Killer. And can anyone out there teach us the official rules to Kick the Can? ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss out on the pre-order for our new book! Get yours today at bit.ly/hranextstop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 354 and we're having the worst post-Halloween, Monday blues of the year (on a Wednesday)! But at least there's a ghost cat named Dennis in our future: This week Em is taking us to the Old Idaho Penitentiary, home of some lovely celebrations for Dennis the ghost cat and the animal rescues of Boise, despite the wild hauntings. Then Christine covers the mysterious and tragic disappearance of Kimberly Avila, a gender non-conforming icon who's accepting family our hearts could not break for more. And don't mind us, we're just here watching someone else watch paint dry... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! It's episode 288, tune in to see if the entire show is done via ouija board because Em's heart may have actually stopped this week. Post-ambulance, Em is bringing us the pre-Salem Witch Trials story of Mary Webster aka the witch of Hadley aka half-hanged Mary. Then Christine covers the brutal story of the Van Breda family. And extra credit points to anyone who knows why Em's last pre-heart-stopping thought was about Virginia Tech... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 406 is here and so is Juniper to take a bite from Christine after her nap. This week Em brings us the history and spooky hauntings of the Griggs Mansion, built by Chauncey Griggs - not to be confused with our SIM Chauncey Bliss. Then Christine kicks off her multi-part story on the kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard, a heartbreaking tale with a twist straight out of a Disney movie. And don't forget to take some self care time to color, or draw, or rot on the couch this week like us, you deserve it! ...and that's why we drink! Only four more shows remaining in our Fall Pour Decisions Tour! Come see us in Atlanta, Charleston, San Francisco or San Diego. Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live today! Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freedrink. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/DRINK There’s more to imagine when you listen. New members can try Audible now free for 30days with your first audiobook included. VisitAudible.com/DRINK or text DRINK to 500-500. Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/DRINK. Feels like progress. SimpliSafe is offering our listeners exclusive early access to their Black Friday Sale. This week only, you can get 60% off any new system with a select professional monitoring plan. This is their best offer of the year! Head to SIMPLISAFE.com/drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked, Em covered the wrong story, and then we finally delivered... this week on episode 221 Em is officially covering the topic so many of you asked for: the Backrooms Theory. And, wow, is it creepy! From mobile mannequins to death sheep to the currency of boiled almond water, you won't want to miss this wild ride. Then Chrisitne covers a story we can't believe we hadn't heard before: Abraham Shakespeare and his tragic murder over lottery money by Dee Dee Moore. And don't forget to check out the link below to an announcement so big only one man could do it justice, but for legal purposes may or may not have actually been involved... and that's why we (don't) drink! Christine's big announcement! bit.ly/andthatswhyidontdrinkPlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today! Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use promo code drink (in all lower case letters)Finally, a pair of glasses designed for the 21st century. Go to FelixGrayGlasses.com/DRINK to shop glasses that work as hard as you do! Start feeling better with Feals. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/drink and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping! Go to brooklinen.com and enter promo code ATWWD to get $20 off anypurchase of $100 or more! Right now, you can try Zip Recruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/drink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WELCOME TO OUR BIRTHDAYS MONTH!! We're just vibing but don't worry we're also buying ourselves lots of presents. Speaking of gift-giving, Eva has delved into the bowels of our inbox to find the most specific stories as gifts to each of us this year, what a sneaky witch (not to be confused with the Stinky WitchTM). Join us on this birthday crawl space party that includes tea on the Duggars, onions glitching in the matrix and peeing your astral pants, among many other stories you all have sent in on our absolute favorite subjects. Don't forget to keep an eye on your body while you're astral projecting! ...and that's why we drink! It's our birthdays and we think you should treat yourselves to a live show and/or our new book! andthatswhywedrink.com/live bit.ly/hranextstop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Hocus Pocus community: It's episode 297 and Em has some thoughts! Including giving all the awards to the actor and/or CGI artist behind Book. We also challenge you (and Blaise) to count how many times we say "lore" this episode because Em is covering the Selkies, a magical seal-folk who can shed their skin and turn into humans. Then Christine brings us the chilling but wildly resolved story of the abduction of Shawn Hornbeck, also known as the Missouri Miracle. And don't forget to tune in to hear all about Leona's rager... and that's why we drink! We only have a handful of live shows left so don't miss seeing us in the spookiest season! andthatswhywedrink.com/live   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy FebRuary, folks! We hope everything is still going well this year and you're enjoying February so far, however you celebrate. A mystery is afoot AF in this batch of listener stories. We hear from folks who have stories for another day, cover their own creepy current family true crime and contemplate giving their number to a ghost in Gettysburg. And not to be outdone, we hear from someone whose boyfriend left them for a ghost. All while thoroughly creeping out Em and Christine for all the synchronicities related to episode 313 that we just recorded and comes out this coming week. Are we trauma bonded from a whole different lifetime? ...and that's why we drink! Join us on the road for our brand new On the Rocks tour!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 378 and this week's theme is: butter! First Em takes us to Flint, Michigan for the hauntings of the Capitol Theater (plus a fun little sidebar on photoplays). Then Christine covers the truly shocking case of Cari Lea Farver. And are you the Kirk of your county? ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss out on pre-ordering our new book! bit.ly/hranextstop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 329 and there's nothing left to do but work! Tune in to hear some behind the scenes water cooler talk about the origin of our new Sad Happy Hour "business" meeting (so Eva doesn't bum us out right before recording). We've also got some wild, creepy tales for you this week, starting out with Em's deep dive into the world of Doppelgängers. Then Christine covers the case of the Red Barn murder, the death of Maria Marten and her step mother's strange dreams. And lastly, you won't want to miss Em having an existential crisis seeing a picture of a mole for the first time? ...and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s here, it’s happening, it’s our 300th! We can’t believe we’ve been here for 300 years, we mean episodes. We wanted to do something special to celebrate and since we’ve covered the Winchester Mystery House twice, once at the beginning of the podcast and once for the 200th episode, we thought, why not go record there in person this time! So today we’re coming to ya from Sarah Winchester’s carriage house and talking all things ghost and paranormal equipment. First Em gives us a rundown on how each item works and then Christine dives into the recesses of our gmail to find listener stories and creepy EVPs from times you’ve used each item Em talks about. Be sure to check out our incredible tour of the Winchester Mystery House (jump scares and all) on Patreon. And as we always say, all roads lead to Boo Buddy, but that’s for another day… and that’s why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 400 plus an extra and this week we’re letting Satan take the wheel. Today Em brings us a classic possession that has us saying “Thanks Priests!” with the story of the Possession of Don Decker. Then Christine takes us to Alabama, and all over the U.S., with the topsy-turvy case of Audrey Marie Hilley. And is picture day outdated now?… and that’s why we drink! Come see our brand new live show: The Pour Decisions Tour which is sure to bring plenty of gasps, laughs, and frights! Get your tickets at: http://andthatswhywedrink.com/live ! Mothman? More like moth SLAM - poetry! Don't just scream your creepy cryptid slam poetry verses into the void, send them to us at: atwwdfromourcouches@gmail.com for a chance to be featured in our Cryptids Unscripted special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 372: we've done some soul searching and we just don't like hot tomatoes, OK?! This week Em brings us creepy tales from King's Tavern in Natchez, Mississippi, which may involve some "light" possession. Then Christine covers the gut-wrenching case of the murder of Seath Jackson. And don't forget your weekly reminder to drink some water, you thirsty little rats... and that's why we drink! Milwaukee! You're our only On the Rocks show left with tickets available! Come join us in one of our favorite places - get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy November, Boozers and Shakers! Well, happy early November, and while we’re on the topic, please go vote. We literally just Google “how to vote”, “where am I?” and “who am I?” so that should cover all your bases. But onto the stories! This month we have some fun and haunting tales about staircases to nowhere, hospital backrooms, invented cryptids and more! Join us before all the big family gatherings full of food and weird relatives, although, wait, we did just eat an entire rotisserie chicken in a cemetery… and that’s why we drink! Please go vote on Tuesday! Resources and info at vote.orgCut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/drink. Blueland has a special offer for listeners. Right now, get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/DRINK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloweekend, boozers and shakers!! We can't believe we missed a Halloween/300th celebration crossover by one episode but we'll take it. Episode 299 is a spooky doozy in and of itself! On our favorite holiday Em lets Christine pick the paranormal topic in real time so she requests the haunted San Diego staple, Hotel del Coronado. Then Christine brings us a creepy cold case in the story of Jane Marie Prichard. And do you happen to know what Mothman's fanbase is called? We're going with the Mothbabes... and that's why we drink! We're getting sentimental about how few Here for the Boos shows we have left! Come see us for our last hurrah of this very special spooky show! andthatswhywedrink.com/live     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a hike... to Superstition Mountain! It's episode 326 and we're giving microphone kisses to spit guards Moonshine has formerly drowned in his water bowl. First Em takes us on a journey of wild abductions in the story of Brian Scott. Then Christine covers the murder of Angie Dodge, a story that makes Em buckle their proverbial seatbelt. And doesn't everyone live in constant fear of being tickled to the point that they want hide in their armpits? ...and that's why we drink! Can you believe we have ONE last live show this season and it's in LAS VEGAS!? Join us May 19th at the Mirage for a creepy good time! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 212 and we're finally gonna come right out and say it: Q ain't cute, friends! Em rounds out their QAnon trilogy with ways this new movement mirrors cult activity and provides resources for people struggling to leave, help friends and family leave or are dealing with the pain of loving loved ones to Q. Then Christine takes us Down Under for the wildly convoluted and gruesome Snowtown Murders. You might need your bag of booze for this one.. and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today! Go to HELLOTUSHY.com/DRINK for 10% off your order!Go to FelixGrayGlasses.com/DRINK for free shipping and free returns!Get started today at StitchFix.com/DRINK and you’ll get 25% off when youkeep everything in your Fix!Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to let them know we sent you, and to get 20% off your order!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $25 off, with a minimum purchase of $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 340 and we miss your celery kisses! This week Em brings us the creepy, gasp-worthy story of the Demon of Brownsville Road. Then Christine covers the salacious story of Kelly Cochran. And are we bringing emo back? ...and that's why we drink! Don't forget, you can always submit your topic suggestions on our website (especially paranormal stories to make Em feel better about having enough topics)! andthatswhywedrink.com/contact And check out our new, improved Patreon after chats! We're diving into case updates and new hot paranormal news topics! patreon.com/atwwdpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the 411? Episode 411 that is! This week Em is bringing the Christmas creepiness with the tale of Hans Trapp. If you thought Krampus was scary, wait until you hear about this French Christmas character! Then Christine brings us to Cedar Rapids, Iowa for the not so cold case of Michelle Martinko. And who else agrees A Christmas Carol would be much better with Tiny Tim Soprano? …and that’s why we drink! The Pour Decisions Tour is going back on the road this Spring! Like a Lady in White, we’ll be popping up everywhere - from Seattle to Boston. Grab your tickets today at https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live ! For ways to order our new book: A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop visit https://bit.ly/hranextstop ______________________ Save on the perfect gift by visiting http://auraframes.com to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling CarverMat frames by using promo code DRINK at checkout. Enjoy the holidays while keeping your financial goals on track with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at http://chime.com/DRINK . Chime. Feels like progress. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or StrideBank, N.A.; Members FDIC. SpotMe eligibility requirements and overdraft limits apply. Direct deposit timing depends on submission of payment file. Boosts are available to eligible Chime members enrolled in SpotMe® and are subject to monthly limits. Fees apply at out-of-network ATMs and for OTC withdrawals. DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 INSTANTLY IN CASINO CREDITS with just a $10 wager. Plus, EVERYONE can get in on the action with a holiday reward every week! So, sign up with code ATWWD because the holiday cheer is here! Only on DraftKings Casino. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Opt-in required. Casino Credits are non-withdrawable and expire in 168 hours. Terms at http://casino.draftkings.com/promos . SimpliSafe is extending its massive Black Friday deal for our listeners. This week only, you can get 50% off any new system with a select professional monitoring plan. This is your last chance to claim their best offer of the year! Head to http://simplisafe.com/drink. There’s no safe like SimpliSafe® Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/drink today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 240! We've got the conclusions to both of our two-parters this week. First Em closes out the history of Ed and Lorraine Warren and their paranormal fame, as well as their potentially problematic side. Then Christine brings us the conclusion to the infuriating Amanda Knox saga, a story that affects Em unlike any other. And has Christine acquired her own personal dumpster? ...and that's why we drink!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessings from the satanic praying mantis! It's episode 216 and Em is taking us to space for the wild and disconcerting story of the abductions of Laura Clarke. Then Christine takes us to Cleveland to cover an extremely disturbing case, the case of the Cleveland Strangler Anthony Sowell. We also discuss the recent rise in hate crimes against the AAPI community and the devastating, targeted shootings at spas in Atlanta. We'd like to provide the following resources to help combat hate crimes and support the AAPI community: CommUNITY Action Fund by Hate is a VirusSupport Georgia's Asian American Community by Asian Americans Advancing JusticeVisit stopaapihate.com to report an anti-AAPI hate crimePlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to HELLOTUSHY.com/DRINK for 10% off plus free shipping!Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK, for 20% off your first box! Go to FelixGrayGlasses.com/DRINK for free shipping, free returns and a 30-day money back guarantee! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play!Go to Canva.me/ATWWD to get your FREE 45-day extended trial!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $25 off, with a minimum purchase of $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you the record keeper or the tea sipper of your family? We hear from both this month! We’re kicking off May (and a little pre-celebration for Gemini season) with some wild true crime, family drama and Ancestry.com-related stories. Be careful what you do with your saucy pics on cameras stolen from your ex… and that’s why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 337 and it's all garlic, no sun this week! First, we've got some catching up to do on Christine's side of the health table. Then Em takes us into the world of ghost towns with the story of Dudleytown, Connecticut aka the "village of the damned". Then Christine covers the unbelievably juicy case of the Ebay Stalking Scandal. And if you're going to be a rat at least be a hydrated one... and that's why we drink! Don't miss the very last week of the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet tour! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The other shoe just dropped... onto Christine's mixer and we've discovered some great sound effects! Join us for some audio adventures in episode 266 as well as a super fun topic Em definitely downplayed, the history of Ouija boards! Then Christine covers a story Em dubs "the opponent of cool", the wild story of Nikko Jenkins. And stay tuned for your weekly update on the breast milk Christine left in the fridge at the ATWWD apartment... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 272 and the ice worms are back again... join us on a wild journey as Em takes us to the forests of northern Pennsylvania to cover the much-requested, very teary-eyed cryptid, the Squonk. Then Christine covers a topic Em forgot they requested: Hybristophilia and the people who fall in love with serial killers. And is the Squonk and their tear-salted footprints related to America's Hircine Shifter? ...and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 366 and we're fresh off our Salt Lake City and Denver adventures! Today Em brings us to Kentucky for the absolutely bananagrams story of the Kentucky Meat Shower aka the Kentucky Meat Storm aka Carnal Rain and all the wild theories about what caused it. Then Christine finishes out her two-parter on William Heirens aka the Lipstick Killer. And did we just open a mocktail speakeasy?? ...and that's why we drink (mocktails)! Don't miss our last round of On the Rocks live shows!andthatswhywedrink.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 303, the floor of Christine's lucid dream is covered in mouse traps set by Em! And what are your intentions for our daughter, we mean, aircraft because Em is covering a UFO sighting this week in the story of the disappearance of Fred Valentich, a gemini through and through. Then Christine covers the case of Mandy Stavik and the power of women and their instincts. And stay tuned to see if Christine's next lucid dream can reveal the note Em wrote for her that's hidden in their apartment somewhere... and that's why we drink! Don't forget to check out our Black Friday merch sale as well as new holiday merch line! atwwdmerch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so excited to share a sneak peek of the very first episode of our new podcast, Rituals! Every week, Christine and Em are dishing on the dark arts — all things witchy, wicked, and werewolf-y. Today, Christine tells Em about witches who conjured storms, bartered with mythical beings, and caught the ire of Danish sailors. Listen here, then follow Rituals — a Spotify Original from Parcast — for shiny new episodes every Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 292 and we're being very brave about tummy aches! This week Em brings us the lore of U.S. Highway 66 and learns, yet again, about Christine the killer car. Then the not-so-Stephen-King-character Christine brings us the unsolved case of Angela Hammond. And does anyone have any caveman ghost stories? ...and that's why we drink! Don't forget to get your tickets to our final Here for the Boos shows! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 241, where we’re hiding flasks and iPhones in Nancy Reagan’s memoir! Em is also making plans to shop for purple t-shirts at Target when Christine goes into labor. In terms of stories, we’ve got some intriguing ones for you today. First Em brings us some fun time travel facts and the tale of supposed time traveler Rudolph Fentz. Then Christine covers the gruesome tale of Ivan Milat and the backpack murders. And if we ever go missing, please remember to put our faces on blimps… and that’s why we drink, with a very layered hero, Paul Onions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we holding a grudge against July? Maybe! Can Leona sense Em's sandwich vibes from across the country? Definitely! Has Evil Eva redeemed herself from her month full of scorpios? We'll see! What we can confirm is that we've got some creepy ghost and true crime stories including one with the killer subject line, "Two Lesbians and a Ghost Walk Into a Bar". We also hear about a possessed DVD player, a suspicious Facebook unfriending that wasn't an unfriending at all, and a lost child who found a demonic portal in an Ohio bookstore. Lastly, Yale called and they want their mascot back. Regrettably,And That's Why We Drink! PS. Be sure to check out the amazing candle company Em and Christine mentioned, Lavender Amethyst Co! You can find them at lavenderamethystco.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're going rogue to robe and hosting bread candle seances, folks! It's Eva's second episode and we're talking paranormal, true crime and AAAHH!!! Real Monsters as humans. First Em pays homage to our 250th episode with a little numerology, then tells the oldest ghost tale they could find aka the Glenluce Devil. Then Eva covers the wild case of the Pillow Pyro. And did we meet great grandpappy Gilbert Bagelbites this week?? If we did, that's certainly why we drink!    Big shout out to writer and Trial Crewer Ellen Tremiti for contributing her fantastic research! You can find her @etphoneh on socials as well as her latest short story in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your Kentucky-legal vape pens because episode 328 is chock full of frenemies, boats, ex-lovers and Sperry's! First Em takes us across the pond to cover the Highgate Vampire, the Degrassi of paranormal stories. Then Christine takes us to Connecticut for the story of the murder of Ellen Sherman and how a horror movie helped crack the case. And Karen 3000 is as impatient for her grog as ever... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s episode 302 and Christine has another ghost story she’s been waiting to tell Em on the podcast! Then Em brings us the dramatic, Victorian paranormal story of the Berry Pomeroy Castle, which could have been the first McMansion? Meanwhile, Christine covers the wild and plot-twisty story of Stacey Castor. And we’ve cried once and we’ll cry again that our Here for the Boos shows are over! We’ve been performing it for a 10th of our lives! …and that’s why we drink! Be sure to check out our After Chat this week on Patreon where we're finally able to talk about our ghost hunt at the Queen Mary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 387 and should we pause?? We might be having some technical difficulties but that also might be next week's episode, we're not sure because we're releasing episodes out of order! This week Em covers something in Christine's neck of the woods in the story of the Old Licking County Jail. Then Christine gives us a sneak peek into the new book with the stories of the murders (and a bonus ghost) from the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. And how the fuck does anyone get a turtle? Not like judgement wise, just logistically, we don't even know how to call the city... and that's why we drink! Don't miss our brand new tour, with a brand new ghost hunt, coming to a city near you this fall! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is that the voice of the wise owl in the woods? Is it the ghost of a grandma who wants to cremate her cares? Or is it Chrisitne in her old elementary school play costume trying to infiltrate a secret society? This week on episode 218, Em takes us deep into the Bohemian Grove, an exclusive club and "summer camp for presidents" with some wild allegations attached to it. Then Christine closes out her first two-parter with the conclusion of her story on Richard Ramirez, the "second-hand" nightstalker and true terror of a serial killer. We also contemplate some gossip we have to bleep out and Satan's divine intervention... and that's why we drink! An enormous thank you and sincerest apologies to Talk Murder With Me by Natalie DeGroot. We unintentionally used portions of her article on the murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind (in episode 214) without giving proper credit and we wholeheartedly want to rectify that. Please check out her article, "The Murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind" here and Talk Murder With Me here, both fantastic true crime resources.Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Through May 9th 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/DRINKGo to ZOLA.com/DRINK today and use promo code SAVE50, to get fifty-percent off your save the dates!Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Make the switch to Native TODAY by going to NativeDeo.com/DRINK or use promo code DRINK at checkout, and get 20% off your first order!Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $25 off, with a minimumpurchase of $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to episode 385, we’re just here wearing two polos with double popped collars! Get into the spooky mood with us this week with Em’s tale of the mediums of Lily Dale Assembly. Then Christine covers a doozy, the case of Nicholas Alahverdian. And get someone on the trumpet so we can pitch season one of The Real Housewives of Lily Dale Assembly… and that’s why we drink! PS. Youtube, we’re so sorry for the technical difficulties this week! We should have video up and running again by our next recording. You're the best. Don’t forget to pre-order our new book, out this fall! Bit.ly/hranextstop (psssst, there are signed copies available thru Talk Shop Live AND you can watch us talk about the book)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, welcome to episode 327 where we're dancing around while speaking our minds. First Em gives us an update on the paranormal news of the world including a group of teens affected by a ouija board and then the Moffitt Family haunting. Then Christine covers a cold (ish) case with some wild twists and turns, the Lewis-Clark Valley Murders. And does Em now have Leg, Arm and Tongue Disease? ...and that's why we drink! We'll see you THIS WEEK, Las Vegas! Join us at the Mirage on Friday, 5/19 for our very last spooky live show of the season! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let it be known that a man had the audacity for the millionth time and it was only the 1500s... Welcome to episode 230 for something old and something new! First Em covers the Wise Wife of Keith aka Agnes Sampson, an accused witch and healer in North Berwick, Scotland during their infamous witch trials. Then Christine covers the extremely recent kidnapping of Jayme Closs and the piece of trash behind the mask who kidnapped her and killed her parents. Please send Jayme all the love and light for peace and healing. And lastly, if you look Em up on YouTube, you just might find some surprise secret Sims... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit mejuri.com/drink for 10% off your first order!Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK, for 20% offyour first box!Become a member today by going to Feals.com/DRINK and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100!Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Simply visit athleticgreens.com/drink for a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy two days after our Atlanta costume contest live show (we mean November)! Christine has her celebratory headband on today and Em's costume hasn't even been mailed to them as we record this but we're just happy to be back reading your spooky stories. This month we've got trucker, road trip and vehicle related stories that give us quite the goosecam. And all of a sudden Em might have to learn how to cook a turkey... stay tuned to find out how that goes! And that's why we drink! Don't miss our very last few Here for the Boos live shows! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 268 and Em's been practicing their sea shanties for Christine! This week Em takes us to Guthrie, Oklahoma for the story of the Stone Lion Inn. We learn the importance of FaceTime in ghost hunts and Christine relives a very specific experience with a steakhouse on a road trip through Oklahoma. Then we take a turn and head to Hungary for the true crime tale of the Angel Makers of Nagyrév. And can any Oklahomans out there explain Saltine cracker bread baskets for us? And that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Episode 413 and we deserve an FLT today. This week Em brings us a classic cryptid story from South Carolina, the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. A 7-foot tall, 3-toed lizard who apparently is obsessed with attacking cars. Then Christine brings us to England for one of the UK’s most notorious female killers, Joanna Dennehy. And maybe you’ll catch Em on their “rest of the map” tour sometime… and that’s why we drink! The Pour Decisions Tour is going back on the road this Spring! Like a Lady in White, we’ll be popping up everywhere - from Seattle to Boston. Grab your tickets today at https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live ! For ways to order our new book: A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop visit https://bit.ly/hranextstop Visit https://atwwdmerch.com/ for all your ATWWD themed merch! ______________________ Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/drink today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet, where we read the spookiest stories in the most dramatic fashion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 284, where we have some dangerous banter wiggle room! This week, we're embarrassed we didn't know about Em's topic, the ginger biscuit-loving Tizzie Whizie. Then Christine brings us the second half of the tragic Oklahoma Girl Scout murders. And we'll leave you with this parting thought: if ghosts could time travel, would they watch us pick our wedgies? ...and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of year again... it's our birthdays episode!! And we've come to realize that we are the poisonous sharks that lie in your 30s. Please drink some wine and eat a steak on our behalf. In honor of our twin flames, Em covers a part cryptid, part demon goat creature that's suspiciously similar to Christine, known commonly as America's Hircine Shifter. Then Christine brings us one of the most gruesome and biggest bummers of a story she could have on our birthdays in the Wichita Massacre. We're also already planning our birthdays next year so see you in 365 fucking days because it's going to get weird on Em's 30th... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Canva.me/atwwd to get your FREE 45-day extended trial! If you love great storytelling, find “Strange and Unexplained with Daisy Eagan”wherever you get your podcasts!Go to Curology.com/drink for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Start feeling better with Feals. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/drink and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping!Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to take your quiz and save 20% on yourfirst order!Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to publicgoods.com/DRINK or use code DRINK at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 264 where we're using our newfound noodles to bring you this week's spooky stories! First Em takes us way out into the woods to cover the terrifying urban legend of staircases in the middle of the woods that lead to nowhere. Then Christine brings us the first in a two-part series on the disturbing Élan School. And if anyone knows where we can find a haunted Barbie dream house, let us know... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 274, Em learns science again and teaches us all about the Stone Tape (not Stone Soup) Theory, which attempts to explain how hauntings work. Meanwhile, Christine covers the 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping, AKA the largest mass-kidnapping in US history. Listen… All we know is we’ll be celebrating Edward Ray Day around here from now on. And don’t forget - everybody needs a thneed… and that’s why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 214 and you know what that means... a lesson in face washing direct from Em's apartment that didn't have running water at the time of recording! Sit back, relax and let Em regale you with their post-pandemic fashion predictions followed by the creepy and sad story of the Headless Nun of New Brunswick. Then Christine takes us to Fargo to cover the brutal story of the murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind. Christine also exposes us all to art via her trenchcoat... and that's why we drink! For more information on how you can help combat the genecide of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, please donate any time or resources you have to organizations like the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, It Starts With Us, No More Silence, Sisters In Spirit, and The Native Alliance Against Violence. An enormous thank you and sincerest apologies to Talk Murder With Me by Natalie DeGroot. We unintentionally used portions of her article on the murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind without giving proper credit and we wholeheartedly want to rectify that. Please check out her article, "The Murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind" here and Talk Murder With Me here, both fantastic true crime resources.Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/DRINKMake the switch to Native TODAY by going to NativeDeo.com/DRINK or use promo code DRINK at checkout, and get 25% off your first order!Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does labor feel like being shot in the stomach? Tune in to Christine's last episode before Leona's arrival!! Em finishes their series on the Perron Family of the real life events behind the Conjuring movie. Then, big trigger warning, because Christine covers a German serial killer so gruesome we're not really sure what to do with ourselves, so Em tries to take the slightest bit of solace in listening to Christine speak German... and that's why we drink!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Dagust (Dog August), where we're melting! Tune in this month for an episode full of your scariest true crime tales, from family mob ties to near-kidnapping meet cutes, thank you all for sharing your scary stories with us, as always. Also, be so careful of the partner who's never caught up on current events and somehow discovers Chappell Roan before you... and that's why we drink! Don't miss our brand new tour hitting a stage near you this fall! Join us so we can show you all of our latest Pour Decisions... andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Episode 398 and we're racing to the grave in a coffin! This week Em brings us a local legend from Maine (perfectly timed for our Portland, Maine live show? We definitely meant to do that) with the tale of the Tomb of Colonel Jonathan Buck. Then Christine tells us the whackadoo story of the Branch Davidians and the Siege of Mount Carmel. And will we be relieved next week after our first live shows? You'll have to tune in to find out! The Pour Decisions Tour has officially kicked off! Make sure you get your tickets to see our brand new show at: andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 348, where we're contemplating the smell of the bottom of a Zoloft bottle! First Em takes us to the Catskills (ATWWD retreat, anyone?) for the incredibly creepy story of the Catskills Crone. Then Christine covers an oldie but a wild case in the story of the Barnes Mystery aka the murder of Julia Martha Thomas. And stay tuned for our deep dive into the smells that define us, both as humans and as ghosts... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy February, boozers and shakers! Join us for a lovely romp down food poisoning lane. We were hoping to leave potty problems in the past but not before we hear from a listener who may have hallucinated their own toilet exorcism. We also have some sweet and unnerving stories related to Third Man Syndrome and even a creepy Valentine's Day tribute. Oh, and don't forget the debilitating fear of elevators... and that's why we drink! Tickets are selling fast for our last round of On the Rocks live shows! Don't miss out - andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 235! This week we're diving into one of Christine's favorite paranormal topics, aliens! Em takes us to the supernaturally iconic Roswell to cover the Majestic 12 and the famed Roswell Incident. Then Christine covers the infuriating story of a very obviously suspicious sheriff's deputy with the disappearances of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos. And Christine's baby is as big as a fanny pack now... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit mejuri.com/drink for 10% off your first order! Stay cool, calm, and collected during the summer heat! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/DRINK to get up to $40 off your first box!Head to Rothys.com/DRINK to find your new warm weather favorites today! Stay fresh, stay clean with Native by going to NativeDeo.com/atwwd, or use promo code atwwd at checkout, and get 20% off your first order!Become a member today by going to Feals.com/DRINK and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 316 at Em's Apothecary! We're here to cure what ails ya and bring you some creepy tales this week. First Em takes us on a wild ride through the seven deadly sins. Then Christine covers the also wild tale of Alice and Gerald Uden. And should we just talk about nervous poops? ...and that's why we drink! We can't wait to see you on the road with our brand new On the Rocks tour! Come get creeped out with us! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for tuning in to 98.ATWWD where Christmastime is here and so is Episode 409. Today Em brings us the story of the haunted Sword Gate House in Charleston. Then Christine covers the heavy case of the murder of Erik Poltorak. And are you all as obsessed with gift wrapping rooms as us? Let us know! …and that’s why we drink! Love our banter and want to hear more? Join us on Patreon for our weekly Yappy Hour bonus episodes on Mondays every week! Visit https://www.patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast to join today! ______________________ Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code DRINK at http://lumepodcast.com/DRINK #lumepodGift luxury this holiday season without the luxury price tag. Go to http://quince.com/drink for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order. Audible. There’s more to imagine when you listen. Go to http://audible.com/DRINK and discover all the year’s best waiting for you. DraftKings is offering a warm welcome to new players with $100 INSTANTLY IN CASINO CREDITS with just a $10 wager. Plus, EVERYONE can get in on the action with a holiday reward every week! So, sign up with code ATWWD because the holiday cheer is here! Only on DraftKings Casino. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Opt-in required. Casino Credits are non-withdrawable and expire in 168 hours. Terms at http://casino.draftkings.com/promos Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code DRINK at checkout to save! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 295, let's get into some spookiness! This week Em thought you were owed enough ghost stories to fill a whole town so is bringing us the tales of the ghosts of Port Townsend. Then Christine covers the accurate telling of the abduction of Denise Huskins, who's case was wrongly termed "the real life Gone Girl". And did we just discover a new floofy ASMR fixation? ...and that's why we partake! We only have a few shows left of our Here for the Boos tour! Don't miss out on the last few performances of our spooky live show: andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 231 where we share Something Corporate facts... we mean new, wild paranormal and true crime stories! This week Em covers a haunted lady in different color attire than the usual white or gray, the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall. Then Christine covers the extremely disturbing murder of 12 year-old Shanda Sharer by Indiana teens. We may also have quite a lengthy update on the love life of Christine's Sim... and that's why we drink! Listen on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Just go to Canva.me/atwwd to get your FREE 45-day extended trial!Visit mejuri.com/drink for 10% off your first order!Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/DRINK to get up to $40 off your first box!Through August 1st, 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/DRINKTry 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/drinkStay fresh, stay clean with Native by going to NativeDeo.com/atwwd, or use promo code atwwd at checkout, and get 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our birthdays! Episode 330, here we come with some special topics to celebrate Gemini season. Going off the Gemini theme, Em covers the Kinsella twins UFO encounters, giving Christine both a twin tale and a story of creepy abductions. Then Christine really knocks it out of the park and gifts Em with the history and crimes of the Duggar family, leaving it open for Em to fill in the blanks for us and show off their trivia knowledge. And we thought we saw a baseball... and then it hit us! And that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 258, boozers, shakers and Wine & Crime Coven! We're so grateful to kick off our last month of Christine's parental leave with the Wine & Crime gals, starting with Kenyon! First, Em covers a story close to Kenyon's past with the haunted Castle of Good Hope. Then Kenyon brings us the notorious tale of Lavinia Fisher and the Old Charleston Jail. And P.S. if Timmy gives you a bouncy ball, you just might have given your soul to Timmy... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 215, we're tackling the big questions, like is it Bigfoots or Bigfeet? We're taking you back to our live show in Seattle this week where Em covers the most famous cryptid of all, that's right, Washington State Monster himself, Sasquatch! Then Christine brings us the unbelievable story of the kidnapping of local 9-year-old George Weyerhaeuser and the wild logistical choices his kidnappers made. Christine might have also worn Em's underwear in your city, Seattle... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today!Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and using promo code DRINKGet started today at StitchFix.com/DRINK and you’ll get 25% off when youkeep everything in your Fix!Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase!Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Go to FunctionofBeautY.com/DRINK to take your quiz and save 20% on your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 320, where Christine is mad at Em and Eva and has demanded to address it publicly, even though it was their dream selves who did her wrong. This week Em brings us a topic Christine has been asking for: Ley Lines! Then Christine covers the tragic cold case of Lauren Spierer. And do we need a pair of surveying stilts? ...and that's why we drink!   Don't miss us in Ohio next week! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmastime is here... and so is the original cork-toothed pirate, the unhinged Shifter herself, CHRISTINE! What more perfect time to have an intermission in her parental leave than for the holidays. Don't worry, we sing both of our traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas songs to make up for lost time. Then Em covers the Dwight Schrute approved "dirty, worse Santa", Belsnickel. And speaking of Santa, Christine brings us a hilarious, scary and wild set of stories about Santa crimes. And did Christine eat walnuts out of her father's old boot? Tune in to find out! That's definitely why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 375 and we've got a choose your own adventure of reasons to drink this week. Today Em brings us the holy grail of haunted houses, the Merchant's House in Manhattan. Then Christine takes us to Utah and into the world of mommy vloggers to kick off her two-parter on Ruby Franke/8 Passengers. Tune in next week and we'll hopefully have all our teeth and no creepy garden statues... and that's why we drink! Can you believe we wrote a second book!? AND that you can already pre-order it?? Go to bit.ly/HRANextStop to pre-order your copy today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Zeptember! We’re here with a grab bag of creepy stories for you…or is it just Em and a collection of audio clips of Christine gasping? We’ll never tell! So keep an eye on your rocking chair, don’t look in the mirror, and pray your boss doesn’t look at the dash cam. And that’s why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every cup has a story, so please compliment our under-recognized mug collections! Especially because it's Christine's first episode back! We're so thrilled to kick off Christine's return with your creepy stories, so tune in for everything from a grandpa who deposits a head in a bucket at a Canadian police station to a non-binary ghost named Em. And don't forget to show us your sloth selfies... and that's why we scream! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 367 and we're ready to flabber your gasts! First Em takes us down a wild road of near death experiences and future predictions with the story of the Baba Vanga Prophecies. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking and confounding case of Natalia Grace. We're just sitting here talking about Cream of Wheat in a bar like any normal man... and that's why we drink! Don't miss our last On the Rocks live shows! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 388, where we're screaming inside! This is the gossip episode; first we go deeper than even we usually go into our anxieties about adulting and the process of writing an entirely new live show, then Em brings us the salatious hauntings of Cock Lane (can someone please tell us why that's funny?), and lastly Christine covers a story full of sad, terrible gossip in the story of Suzanne Sevakis (part one, tune in next week for part two). And help us say a fake goodbye to the Troll Hole... and that's why we drink! Get a sticker to match Christine's from the incredible artist and Etsy shop: Luck13 Cat Creations! And get your tickets to our new live show - we promise we will finish writing it and it will be incredible! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 275 and we've got some coffin candle updates! This week Em takes us to the homeland of our pal CK (who we recently met in person for the first time!), Scotland, for the tale of the Glamis Castle, which involves some very haunting non-secrets. Then Christine covers the paranormal true crime case of Teresita Basa, or the woman who solved her own murder. And tune in to find out how Canada did Em dirty... and that's why we drink! Ps. We're so sorry for the technical difficulties on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 283 and Christine has stopped sleep-honking! Join us for another round of Brazilian alien encounters with the Mirassol Abductions, brought to you by Em's Google translating skills. Then Christine brings us a topic she's been emotionally preparing for: the Oklahoma Girl Scout murders. In an attempt to lift the mood, we also discover both Christine and Eva were kicked out of their Brownies troops... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas time is here and we're ghosts of the Victorian, dust-bowl children in the tintype photos mysteriously mailed to Christine! Put on a crackling fire (or crackling fireplace video) and settle in for some holiday surprises because we've got some doozies. First up, Eva gives Christine the gift of reading the first three stories that shed some very elucidating light on said stack of haphazard photos, including the mysterious and potentially haunted mailer herself. Then Em gets their turn at a gift in the form of a tell-all direct from a Duggars-adjacent listener. And then all hell breaks loose with the scary, festive stories - everything from lime green ghost priests reading their last rights to eerily realistic dreams of underworlds hidden in the floorboards and finally all the way to heartwarming doggie Secret Santas. Hasafwa Holidays to all and to all a Hasafwa Holidays! ...and that's why we drink! We're going back on tour! Don't miss us in Philly, DC and Baltimore to kick off our 2024 run of live shows in January - get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to episode 341 where, conceptually speaking, we have a lot in common with babies! Em is back in Virginia becoming a funcle a second time around and Christine is on her way to Europe with a toddler. But to ease our anxieties we've got some creepy tales for you: First Em takes us to Milwaukee for a classic haunt at Shaker's Cigar Bar. Then Christine covers a story with some wild twists in the alleged abduction of Sherri Papini. And don't forget to give your partner quiet, whispered compliments even when they aren't in the room... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 315 and you're invited to become obsessed with opossums like Christine and Eva! Em is also invited but has rejected said invitation. This week Em brings us the story of the Torsåker Witch Trials of Sweden and Christine covers the murder of Connie Dabate. And what is prayer if not a spell... and that's why we drink! It's our first week on tour! We're so excited to bring you our brand new On the Rocks live show - come join us for a creepy, fun time! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's guest hosting episode 253? Well, let's just say, it's very high and he doesn't like ladders... it's Uncle Xandy! We have the sorry fool who shares blood with America's Hircine Shifter here to tell us a true crime tale from his family's German hometown. But first Em brings us part one in a series on a personal urban legend from their own hometown: The Bunnyman Bridge of Virginia. Then Xandy covers serial killer Jürgen Bartsch and talks way more about castration than he planned. And thankfully we can confirm that Christine hangs curtains better than the Bunnyman... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excuse me, Spotify? We'd like to submit our podcast for a new category, that will only include us, called "Podcasts Built on a Thousand Demons". We anxiously await your response. In the meantime, Grandpapa Emothy is bringing us a wild haunting from Connecticut in the Trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, also known as the "Devil Made Me Do It" case. Then Christine takes us to England for the chilling White House Farm Murders. And in case you've ever asked that age old question, "when will I ever need to know math in the real world?", we've got an answer for you and it's apparently while telling ghost stories... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/DRINKVisit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today!Right now, you can get $75 off your first order at Burrow.com/DRINKUse coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.comGo to Flexfits.com and use code DRINK for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kits—or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paint us like one of your French aliens, Jack... this week episode 237 has us traveling to Em's favorite place of all time, Canada, for the Falcon Lake Incident. Then Christine brings us a story that's less about teeth than it seems in the tale of the Killing Dentist aka Glennon Engleman aka a serial killer with a hobby career as a dentist. And lastly, stay to the very end to hear just exactly how to impress Em with a skateboard and a pair of moon boots... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! If you go to Reliefband.com and use promo code DRINK you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money back guarantee!Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helix Sleep.com/drinkTry 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/drinkDownload the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play!Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code DRINK to save an additional 15% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PASS! The Cranberry Sauce, it’s Episode 408 and we are definitely more certain about what a pilgrim is than a mulberry bush. Today Em takes us to Maryland for the haunted Hampton House where the ghosts seem to move themselves in. Then Christine brings us the upsetting and plot twist filled case of Sarah Stern. And to all the Cygnets and Scorpios out there, Christine is here for you… and that’s why we drink!Don’t miss the last chance to see our Pour Decisions Tour for this year in San Francisco and San Diego THIS WEEK! Get your tickets at: www.andthatswhywedrink.com/live ______________________ Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at http://AuraFrames.com Use code DRINK at checkout to save! This exclusive Black Friday Cyber Monday deal is their best of the year, so don’t miss out! Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/DRINK Enjoy the holidays while keeping your financial goals on track with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at http://chime.com/DRINK Chime. Feels like progress. Go to BlueNile.com to shop Blue Nile, the original online jeweler since 1999! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 364 and we're on our backstage, gold star behavior! This week Em takes us to the intersection of the Bible and Corn Belts for their story on Acid Bridge and the "Seven Gates of Hell". Then Christine brings us the star studded, unsolved mystery of Natalie Wood's death. And did we just invent Ancestry.com for vegetables? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on the very last run of our On the Rocks live show. Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's baaaaa-aaaaack! Our favorite trashy-classy goddess has returned from her parental leave and we're clocking a 1000/10 on the numerology attitude chart! To mark the occasion, Em takes us on a journey from dumpster fires to deities and reads all of our numerology charts, including Leona's, then gives us the history of numerology itself. Then Christine covers the disappearance of Patti Adkins and we learn that the jig is up, not the gig. And be sure to look out for visitors from beyond... Burbank... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 392 and we're distracted by the stars in your eyes! First Em takes us to the Irma Hotel in Cody, Wyoming, but don't think they didn't do some deep dives on wild west ghosts in general and even potentially found their long-dead soul mate. Then Christine covers the frightening and infuriating case of the disappearance of Heather Teague. And do you know a dog named Noodle who went to Emerson College? ...and that's why we drink!  Check out Christine's Etsy shop here!https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheXtineFiles We're all so, so grateful to everyone who bought a bumper sticker (and so sorry for the folks who only got thank you notes - they should have all been fixed by now). Your purchases made a donation of $3500 to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund possible! https://www.pcrf.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 305, where we're reading the fucking room! This week Em brings us a story we covered on Sinisterhood, the Greenbrier Ghost, the tale of a spirit who helped solve her own murder. Then Christine covers the chilling case of the stalking of Laura Black. If you take away anything from this episode, please let it be that "No" is a full sentence... and that's why we drink! If you or anyone you know is experiencing stalking or would like to learn more, please visit the Stalking Resource Center at victimsofcrime.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 363 and we're recovering from an infestation of prairie dogs, we mean some kerfuffles on tour that may or may not have included food poisoning and lost laptops... but we couldn't leave you high and dry today so we're digging into the archives of our live show audio to bring you a very special episode from Denver where we not only weathered altitude sickness but we also braved a bomb cyclone! First Em tells the ghostly history and tales of Denver's famous Cheesman Park. Then Christine covers a story that fuels our nightmares, the Spider Man of Denver aka Theodore Edward Coneys, a mushroom colored perpetrator. We can't wait to see you again next week, Denver! ...and that's why we drink! Come join us for our last run of the On the Rocks tour! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No AC? No worries! This week, in episode 279, the ghosts will keep you cold. Today Em brings us the tale of the Becker family haunting aka the first televised exorcism. Then Christine covers a big one with the story of Richard Chase, also known as the vampire of Sacramento. We've also got some birthday updates that spill over into our Patreon after chats. And always, please remember the important parable: if you give a man a birthday card, the end... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 1... we mean 289! If you're in a funk, don't worry, because Christine can get you out of it with her creepy real life story of seeing a hotel ghost in Knoxville, TN! Then Em covers a tale we've heard about but never knew this amount of details; Spring-Heeled Jack! And on the true crime side Christine tells us the tragic and gruesome story of the Lake Oconee murders. Do you know Jack with the witchy shoes who kills on Cutthroat Lane? ...and that's why we drink!  We're SO bummed we had to cancel our cryptid poetry slam last weekend! We're working hard to bring you all the poetry and auction updates as a special episode so stay tuned! And if you haven't gotten a refund from Moment House yet contact help@moment.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conjure us up a set of bleachers because we want to cheer on your coven! This week episode 209 takes us first to Arkansas and Em's story on the creepy Bettis House and the rumored legend of the Dog Boy. Then Christine covers an extremely gruesome tale of lesser known serial killer Sean Vincent Gillis, the OTHER Baton Rouge Killer. We also learn what is and isn't Hoboken style, baby! ...and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.comGo to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to get 20% off your order!Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Go to Canva.me/atwwd to get your FREE 45-day extended trial! Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and get a free trial of Premium Membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help! It’s episode 324 and Leona gifted both Em and Eva with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease! This week we muddle through the foot pimples with Em’s story on Stigmatized Property Law aka the Ghostbuster Ruling. Then Christine brings us the notorious case of Kathleen Peterson aka the Staircase Murder. And are we lost in a hallway with no doors or windows? …and that’s why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 293 where we're lighting safe-ish "good-bye" candles for spooky show and tell! Join us for a thoroughly unhinged episode and a monster kick. This week Em brings us the story of the Enfield Monster, not to be confused with the British poltergeist. Then Christine covers the wild, western tale of Alfred Packer, America's favorite cannibal. That's the vibe we're working with today... and that's why we drink! Don't miss our last Here for the Boos tour dates! Check out andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, our fruity little mangoes! It's episode 386, and what's the deal with Erewhon? This week Em takes us on a wild ride of an alien abduction in the story of the Allagash Four. Then Christine covers a heart-rending case in the disappearance of Blanche Monnier. And if we've taught you one thing this week, please protect those armpits! ...and that's why we drink! We're going back on tour with a brand new show! Tickets are selling fast so make sure to get yours at andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 259 and we have the second in our series of Wine and Crime co-hosts with Lucy! This week we cover a lot of bases (pun intended) as Lucy brings us the truly wild tale of Ten Cent Beer night, one of the most "notable brawls in baseball history". Then Em brings us the story of a spirit determined to haunt your lawnmower, Pete the Poltergeist. And if you're in the Des Moines area, go get the daily special for us at Lucy's restaurant Lachele's Fine Foods! ...and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 8pm, do you know where your important documents are?? It's also episode 349 and we might have just caught Christine bench pressing a bus! This week Em takes us under cover for a 101 entry level class on Project Blue Book. Then Christine covers the tragic disappearance of Susan Wolff. And could we be any bigger fans of kitchen witches? ...and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 376 and we're getting our zoomies out! Tune in this week to hear about Christine's psychic journey and Em's travel spending. Then Em covers the wild tale of the Char Man of Ojai Valley. And Christine brings us the second part of her two-part story on Ruby Franke/8 Passengers. And how many tchotchkes is too many tchotchkes? ...and that's why we drink! Don't forget to pre-order our new book! bit.ly/HRANextStop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 353 and we're FINE! Like the sands of the hour glass, we're having a "menty b" about a mystery deadline and meanwhile loving our own Halloween merch. This week Em takes us on a very creepy ride through the story of the Black Monk of Pontefract. Then Christine covers the wild case of the George Brothers, aka the Oxy Kingpin Twins. And let us know if you have any guesses about Bartholomew Crispin... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to April Ghouls: Two Boos and a Lie! This year for April Fool's Eva is bringing us some ghoulish energy and we're terrified. She has artisanally, hand selected two listener stories about "ladies in white", written a third herself and challenged Em and Christine to figure out which one is the imposter story. What impending foolishness! Can you pick the fake? ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss our very last On the Rocks live shows in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Los Angeles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's birthday season, we're feeling ghoulish and we're here for some feral chaos! This month for our birthdays Eva went all out with a wild and irreverent theme: armchairs. We're just kidding but step aside, Geminis, Scorpios have the floor today and are cursing this birthday month. Also, should we put out some new meatball themed merch and call it "gabaghoul"? Lastly, please do send us all your armchair themed scary stories... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices