It's Episode 402 and we're throwing a sardine on it to feel something. This week Em is bringing it back to episode 400, but instead of tales of a pasta psychic - they tell us all about the one and only Asparamancer, Jemima Packington! Then Christine covers Part 1 of the shocking case of Victoria Cilliers. And don't forget to take a nap, drink some water, eat a banana and maybe have a little gin... 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! 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 And is picture day outdated now?… and that’s why we drink!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: [email protected] for a chance to be featured in our Cryptids Unscripted special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two books, three pets, one Leona, two houses and one bed frame later we have finally reached Episode 400!! And the spaghetti says we’ll be around for at least 600 more. This week Em brings us a topic almost as wild as pasta psychics with the story of the Dancing Plague of 1518. Then Christine cracks into our newest book for the gayest love story gone wrong, the tale of Alice and Freda. And please don’t tickle our laughing veins… and that’s why we drink! Our new book A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop is finally here! Check out your local indie bookstore or visit http://bit.ly/HRANextStop to get your copy today! 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cue the spooky intro sounds, October is officially here! And this month Eva has collected the perfect batch of stories to set the mood for our favorite month. From imaginary childhood demon friends, to possible possession, and even a throwback to Eva's April Fool's story these Listener Stories are sure to bring the frights. So grab yourself an FLT or some bathroom boxed wine and settle in... and that's why we drink! Cryptids Unscripted is coming soon! Don't just scream your creepy cryptid slam poetry verses into the void, send them to us at: [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Looking for the perfect spooky season activity? 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: andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It’s Episode 399 and there’s drama in Chair City! Today Em takes us to Massachusetts for the tale of the haunted S.K. Pierce Mansion, complete with a ghost who paints. Then Christine brings us her very first case update (and recap) all the way back from Episode 15 with the story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. And have we always been in an apple orchard? Our Ovilus seems to think so… and that’s why we drink!Our new book A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop is finally here! Check out your local indie bookstore or visit bit.ly/HRANextStop to get your copy today!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: andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It’s Episode 399 and there’s drama in Chair City! Today Em takes us to Massachusetts for the tale of the haunted S.K. Pierce Mansion, complete with a ghost who paints. Then Christine brings us her very first case update (and recap) all the way back from Episode 15 with the story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. And have we always been in an apple orchard? Our Ovilus seems to think so… and that’s why we drink! Our new book A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop is finally here! Check out your local indie bookstore or visit bit.ly/HRANextStop to get your copy today! 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: andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

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

It's episode 396 and we're just here to get Christine f*cked up in one of the 40 remaining Rainforest Cafes! This week Em brings us a rootin', tootin' good time with the ghosts of the Red Onion Saloon. Then Christine covers part one in her two-part series on the tragic and mindblowing tale of Steven Stayner. And is Christine the best fake geode saleswoman we know? ...and that's why we drink!Our brand new live show starts THIS WEEK!! Come help us kick off our all new tour in Newark and Tarrytown!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Two neurodivergent podcasters diverged in a wood... Zeptember is here which means it's officially Fall! At least we think it should be. This month Eva dug deep into our inbox to find an a-moose-ing collection of stories about fate, that include love, psychics, disappearing moose loving strangers, and grandparents who are friends in the afterlife! And Amanda M, Kristin M, Maria, the man who loves moose in a puffer jacket, if you're out there let us know... and that's why we drink!How is it September already?! We absolutely cannot WAIT to bring you our BRAND NEW ghosty footage - get your tickets to our kick off live shows in Newark, NJ and Tarrytown, NY!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It's Episode 395 and the call is coming from inside the house!! Em's new house that is. This week Em takes us to the Black Forest region of Germany for the exorcism of Gottliebin Dittus. Then Christine covers a case with a lot of mind boggling synchronicities, the disappearance of Molly Bish. And until next week so long, farewell, to you our friends... and that's why we drink!How is it September already?! We absolutely cannot WAIT to bring you our BRAND NEW ghosty footage - get your tickets to our kick off live shows in Newark, NJ and Tarrytown, NY!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It's episode 394 so here's your reminder to drink your water, you thirsty little rats and take your meds ya silly little geese! This week Em takes us to Texas for the disturbing case of Black Hope Cemetery. Then Christine covers the absolutely heartbreaking and important case of adorable queer couple Julie Williams and Lollie Winans. And did Christine manage to catch ice on fire? ...and that's why we drink!How is it almost September already?! We absolutely cannot WAIT to bring you our BRAND NEW ghosty footage - get your tickets to our kick off live shows in Newark, NJ and Tarrytown, NY!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Welcome to episode 393, where we discover Em has broccoli hair! This week Em takes us to Indiana and the spooky Stepp Cemetery. Then Christine covers the wild case of Sally McNeil. And is Christine the new Kevin McAllister? ...and that's why we drink!We're getting so close to our very first live show of our new tour where we explore a brand new haunted location! Get your tickets and your creepy vibes ready! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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/TheXtineFilesWe'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

It's episode 391 and if you see a blue skeleton in your lucid dreams, it just means that Abraham Lincoln's ghost is nearby! Our eyeballs are currently bleeding from all the brand new ghost hunt footage we're watching for the new tour this fall, so we thought we'd take a walk down memory lane this week with some nostalgic early, early live show audio, and what better way to start thinking about kicking off our tour in Newark, New Jersey and Sleepy Hollow, New York than revisiting our show in Albany! Em tells the ghost stories of not only the New York State Capital but also gives us a little side dish of the haunts of Fort William Henry at Lake George. Then Christine tells the wild, tragic and mind-bending tale of the murder of Peter Porco. Hopefully we all see some little butter-orbs flying by this week for good luck! ...and that's why we drink!We're coming in H-O-T Newark and Sleepy Hollow! Get your tickets for our brand new live show this September - we can't wait to share all our new spooky secrets with you! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

It's episode 390 and gossip is our espresso! Congratulations, you're awake and here just in time for Em's short spooky story on Sturdivant Hall (shout out, Grandma Pam). Then Christine covers the absolutely mind-bending case of Juan Catalan and Martha Puebla, with some pop culture twists and turns you’ll never see coming. And good morning, Sunshine, we are verboten to be sad... and that's why we drink!Be sure to check out the links Christine mentioned in her story today! Longshot, the documentary and the clip of Larry David here!

It's episode 389 and you're hurting "It's" feelings! This week is unexpectedly Tulsa themed as Em takes us to the Gilcrease House for some ghost stories. Then Christine covers the second part of her two-part series on the case of Suzanne Sevakis. And is Christine a victim of Em's humor? ...and that's why we drink!

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: Luckie 13 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

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

Happy July! It's hot AF and our livers are bigger than they look! Tune in this month for some Whaley House themed stories chosen by Clam Boleyn herself. We're reliving our ghost hunt and On the Rocks tour and freaking out at all the ghostly photos y'all sent in. Come join us while we look back as we move forward to our brand new tour, which we're definitely not terrified about and currently still writing... and that's why we drink!Speaking of our brand new tour, come join us this fall in a city near you! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

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)!

Welcome to our birthday recap episode! We mean episode 384... we've got some sinister updates in the form of secret societies, allergy shots and toes holding toes. This week Em takes us on a wild ride of a story with the prison escape of Elias Henry Jones and Cedric Waters Hill. Then Christine covers the case of Inna Budnytska and the detective work of Ken Brennan. And let this be your sign not to put that last spritz of glitter on your project because as Renee's mom always says, you'll junk it up... and that's why we drink!We just announced our book tour! Check out if we're coming to your city to sign books: andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Welcome to episode 383, if you learn anything from us today, don't eat 11 of anything all in a row! This week Em fulfills one of Christine's step-dad dreams when they cover the train-related ghosts of Ogden Union Station. Then Christine covers a doozy of a story she's so sure she's covered before but somehow hasn't... the murder of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias. And, don't worry, we'll get that hair curled up in Em's ear out if Tik Tok has anything to say about it... and that's why we drink!If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is: 800-799-7233

It's episode 382, it's our birthdays and we're enduring some dusty water! This week Em has a surprise birthday story for Christine in the ghosts of the O.K. Corral. Then Christine covers the tragic murders of queer couple Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. Happy birthdays to us! Always choose the bear... and that's why we drink!On our birthdays we think you should treat yourself to tickets to our newest live show and/or pre-order our new book! andthatswhywedrink.com/live bit.ly/hranextstop

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

It's episode 381 and we're back on our cryptid bullshit! This week Em brings us the wild tale of the Mongolian Death Worm. Then Christine covers the tragic and bizarre case of Greg Fleniken aka "the body in room 348". And please tell us we're elegantante... and that's why we drink!We're going back on tour! Don't miss out on our brand new live show coming to ya this fall! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Episode 380 is here and tell us, do you know the difference between parlor rooms and sitting rooms? Great, neither do we! This week Em takes us to the house with many rooms, and many fireplaces, the Hannah House in Indiana. Then Christine brings us to Minneapolis for the unsolved disappearance of the Klein brothers. And if you have any tips on how to find a handyman, please let us know! ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on pre-ordering our new book! bit.ly/hranextstopAnd be sure to check out the spooky video Em and Christine talked about this week!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djZYTdZcG1w

It's episode 379 and we're experiencing technical difficulties and making big life announcements (Christine even screamed so loud she hurt her missing tooth)! Tune in to our intro for some surprise info and updates. Then we're digging into our audio vaults to share one of our earliest live shows: Houston, Texas in 2019! Em accidentally covers two stories involving the words "spaghetti" in the Spaghetti Warehouse (actually in Texas) and the Old Spaghetti Factory (not actually in Texas). Then Christine covers the wild case of Ana Trujillo, the Stiletto Killer. We're funny but not stupid... and that's why we drink!Don't forget to pre-order our new haunted book! bit.ly/hranextstop

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

YouTube! We're so sorry, yet again, about the weird glitch-lag. We promise we're working on fixing these mysterious lags but in the meantime the listener stories show must go on, even if the May stories aren't as important as our birthday month stories... oops, did we say that out loud?! Tune in this month for some fun, mystery themed stories including a current Starbucks arrest, a house haunted by a full body apparition of a burnt man and even a spooky little haunting at one of our live shows. We also reveal the name of our next brand new tour and share some medical intuition... and that's why we drink!We're so proud of our second book, coming out this September! Make sure to pre-order your copy today: bit.ly/hranextstop

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

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

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!

It's episode 374 and are technical issues bringing us closer together? We're so sorry, YouTube Boozers and Shakers, for the lag (we edited the audio separately so you won't hear the same overlapping issues there). We're making up for it with a new Compliment Christine segment. This week Em takes us way, way back to the origins and dark side of nursery rhymes. Then Christine covers the more recent Polish case of Krystian Bala. And has Em just dubbed Christine the "Princess of Pronouns"? ...and that's why we drink!  We wrote a second book! Pre-orders are open and super important for our ratings so treat yourself to our second spooky travel compendium, A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop here - http://bit.ly/HRANextStop

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!

It's episode 373 and our other car is a hoop and stick! Who else is feeling the butterflies of putting a new project out into the universe? Christine and her Etsy shop can relate (link below). This week Em takes us to Sudbury, Massachusetts (where we may or may not be currently driving through) to bring us the haunted tales of the Longfellow's Wayside Inn. Then Christine covers the wildly divisive and heartbreaking case of Anthony Broadwater and Alice Sebold. And don't forget to moisturize from the inside out... and that's why we drink! Check out Christine's Etsy store and treat yourself to that hoop and stick bumper sticker you've always wanted! thextinefiles.etsy.com

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 [email protected]

It's episode 371 and we're wishing you a happy belated Leap Day! We celebrate privately, not necessarily by leaping around, though. This week Em brings us a doozy of a creepy woo-woo cult in the Twin Flames Ascension School, as well as the background on soul mates and twin flames in general. Then Christine covers an incredible story of survival in the case of Holly K. Dunn. And join us on Patreon if you want to see us attempt to be psychic... and that's why we drink!Don't miss our very last few On the Rocks live shows! andthatswhywedrink.com/live 

It's episode 370, welcome to our book report! Tune in this week to hear if either of us is psychic. We also have some stories for you: First Em takes us through the lore of the Rougarou and the origins of the werewolf as we know them today. Then Christine covers the wild and unsettling case of the murderer Malcolm Naden, one of Australia's most wanted men. And is Clifford the Big Red Dog just a dirty sinner who refused to tithe? ...and that's why we drink!We're almost to the end of our On the Rocks tour! Don't miss our last few shows ever of this very special location. Only a few shows have tickets left! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It's episode 369, but, wait, what episode is it again? We need a gentle reminder. This week Em inducts us into the lifestyles of the rich, the famous and the haunted with a story of the infamous Dakota apartment building in New York City. Then Christine pays lovely tribute to a true punk legend gone too soon, Mia Zapata of the Gits. And show us a satanist we wouldn't want to hang out with... and that's why we drink!We're in the home stretch of our On the Rocks tour! Don't miss the last live shows of this tour, get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com

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

Episode 368 is here and you would tell us if we looked like corpses, wouldn't you? First Em brings us to 1600s England for the Haunting of Isabell Binnington who may or may not be Christine in a former life. Then Christine covers the former cold case of Sharron Prior. And you know what we always say, one man’s plate is another woman’s sixteen shovels… and that’s why we drink!Don't miss the last few shows ever of our On the Rocks tour! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

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

It's episode 365 and we're one year old in dog years! After seven years of podcasting we've finally reached one entire year's worth of full episodes. It also just happens to coincide with Gio's Gotcha Day! In honor of all these self-imposed holidays, we've got some wild stories for you today. First Em takes us to 1800s Wisconsin for the strange Nodolf Incident, but not before taking us on a deep dive into the history of hillside letters. Then Christine starts a two-parter in the infamous case of the Lipstick Killer. And is this the reprise of the hoop and stick? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss our very last On the Rocks live shows! Get your tickets to join us at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

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

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

It's episode 362 and our guts have left the building because we're going back on tour! But don't worry, we'll make an appointment with Dr. Leona to fix us. This week Em brings us to Vermont for the mystery of the Bennington Triangle, its multiple missing persons cases, and the wild theories behind them. Then Christine covers the terrifying case of Harvey Glatman aka the Glamour Girl Slayer aka the Lonely Hearts Killer and the woman who stopped him. And are we writing our needlepoint goodbye letters?...and that's why we drink!We are back on tour! Don't miss out on the very last run of our On the Rocks live show. Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

It's January and we'd like to welcome everyone to the Schiefer Schulz Manor! Wow, what an intro to the year we have in this batch of stories from you, dear listeners. Not only do we check in on Christine's trash pile du jour, but we hear from a volcano-ologist, a time traveling Toyota owner, and someone who worked on Project Blue Book! We also contemplate the benefits of gender neutral pronouns used for anonymity... and that's why we drink!We're going back on tour so soon! Join us in Philly, DC, Baltimore, Salt Lake City and Denver this January and get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com

Let's get one thing straight today, babe, your eardrum is perforated. Episode 360 brings some big updates on Christine's ears and our astral realm hang outs! First Em takes us on a journey into the world of Third Man Syndrome. Then Christine covers the tragic but ultimately heartwarming case of the Clouse family murders. And does the little drummer boy drum too loudly for Christine's injured ears? ...and that's why we drink!We can't wait to see y'all on tour so soon! Get your tickets for our On the Rocks live show at andthatswhywedrink.com

It's episode 359 and we've gotten into crypto... cryptozoology that is! This week Em takes us to Norwich, England to cover the ghosts of the Augustine Steward House. Then Christine brings us the heavy part two of her Dennis Rader series. And did we say "no comment"? We actually mean "here's our comment"... and that's why we drink!Come on tour with us this January! Get your tickets to the very last leg of the On the Rocks live show at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

Welcome to episode 357 where we're definitely not threatened by all of Em's healthy developments... This week Em takes us on another 101 deep dive, this time into the world of psychopomps, specifically the lore of the Grim Reaper. Then Christine covers the mind-bending tale of the disappearance of Steven Kubacki. And is it really just all about the psychopomps we meet along the way? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss us back on tour this winter and spring with the last round of our On the Rocks live show! Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It's episode 356 and on Wednesdays we get the middle finger by text message! Tune in this week for some prank call talk as well as some creepy stories. First Em brings us a 101 class on mirrors - are they both an entrance and a dead end at the same time? Then Christine covers the heartbreaking and mysterious case of Darlie Routier. And for our next trick... and that's why we drink!Come join us on tour in 2024! Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

Do gay people attract poltergeists? It's episode 355 and Em is taking us to a haunted U.K. theme park, Alton Towers, that just might be tied to a cottage-core lesbian couple. Take us to the haunted gift shop! Then Christine re-visits the Amityville Horror House to deep dive into the true crime and murder sides of the case. And, weigh in: do you need an Excel spreadsheet to have fun? ...and that's why we drink!

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!

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!

Welcome to episode 352! Where Christine shares some mystery photos from the 1800s, only adding to her haunted podcast studio. This week, Em takes us through the history of Vlad the Dad, we mean, Vlad the Impaler and the hauntings of Bran Castle. Then Christine covers the notorious and heartbreaking case of Martha Moxley. And can a manila envelope be a Dybbuk Box? ...and that's why we drink!

Hello, November - tell us we're pretty and feed us some cheese! We've got some fun and creepy stories from all you lovely listeners just in time for Scorpio season... we mean tryptophan season. We're tryptophan fans over here. So stay tuned for some sweet and creepy Dia de los Muertos stories in addition to a few dowsing rod/ghost hunting stories specifically for Christine. Don't forget to check your local library for ghost hunting equipment... and that's why we drink!

Surprise and happy Halloween! We're here to celebrate all things spooky with our new friend Roz Hernandez from the podcast Ghosted! and the new queer ghost hunting show on Hulu, Living for the Dead! Don't worry, we cover all the important topics from inner gay healing to skin care routines in haunted locations (just don't do it). And can trans women become nuns simply as a precaution against the paranormal? ...and that's why we drink!

Happy Halloween!! Beware episode 351 because Gef the Mongoose is taking over the airwaves! Gef's ears are also ringing in hell because Em is taking us on an introductory tour of the seven princes of Hell, specifically Beelzebub. Then Christine covers the history of Halloween pranks turned crimes. We're sorry if this isn't the church you were looking for... and that's why we drink!

Oh Christine, oh Christine, next week's Halloween! Episode 350 is a big one and has us in our heads and our hearts as we re-evaluate and discuss the word "spooky" and dive into our Halloween season tales. First, cat girlies to the front, Em takes us on a historical journey into the lore of the black cat. Then Christine covers the incredibly tragic story of Heather Mayer and the abuse and misuse of the BDSM community. And we'll be thinking of the Roman Empire like men do too now that we know it involved so many cats... and that's why we drink!Big trigger warning for Christine's story this week involving domestic and sexual violence.If you are experiencing domestic violence or know someone who is, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. You can also chat with them, or text START to 88788. We love you!

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!

Surprise! In honor of Friday the 13th, we have a pop-up, special Cryptids Unscripted episode to satiate that creepy, eerie, emo appetite of all of ours. Grab your cup of joe, glass of wine or Capri Sun and take your seats because we've got not one but two pukwudgies up first, also known as pukwudgie camaraderie. Then we have a potential Nightcrawler debut, Mothman's break up and dangerous encounter with an Arby's sign, a steamy love poem to Em, another lawsuit from Zak Bagans and last, but certainly not least, manic pixie squonk girl. "Squonky" is your prompt for next time around, folks... and that's why we drink!You can submit all your best (and worst, we love them all) cryptid slam poems to [email protected]

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!

It's episode 347 and Christine has seen her own husk! We also determine Em was a blacksmith in a former life even though they don't know what a spaghetti western is. Instead they take us to Georgia for the history and hauntings of Lake Lanier. Then Christine covers Billy the Kid, the most notorious outlaw in the west (who didn't take a great tintype photo). And where are our orange slices and Capri Suns, Eva!? ...and that's why we drink!

Happy October, Boozers and Shakers! It's our time to shine and we're coming into October hot with some updated language for the Halloween season and some goose-cam worthy, scary stories from you, dear listeners. Beware Eva's forgotten topic warning about Black Eyed Kids, haunted houses, ghosts impersonating moms, and past lives intertwining with Salem and witch hunts. To quote Owlameda Hootenanny, "WHO ME?!" ...and that's why we drink!

It's episode 346 and if seven people fart in the woods, then, sorry, you're possessed now! This week Em takes us down an old English rabbit hole with the story of John Darrell, one of the most fraudulent exorcists of all time. Then Christine covers the devastating case of Lucie Blackman. Thither is a shit of an able bodied horse... and that's why we drink!

Episode 345 is here and we're feeling ancient demon vibes... First Em covers the iconic Slavic folklore of Baba Yaga. Then Christine covers the tragic, gruesome case of the Lost Boys of Bucks County. And is Em a gossip witch? ...and that's why we drink!Be sure to check out our case updates and paranormal news in After Hours on Patreon!

Welcome to episode 344, we're being so cognito right now... First and foremost, Em takes us on a journey back to their hometown Fredericksburg, Virginia and the wonderland that is the store, Possum-bilities. Then they take us on a deep dive into the folklore of La Lechuza aka the witch owl. On the true crime side, Christine covers Ireland's most notorious murderer, Malcolm MacArthur. And how date Christine jar us by reaching deep into our brains to bring up the very specific girls with fishtail french braids from the Klutz books that we could never do... and that's why we drink!We cannot encourage you enough to check out Possum-bilities in Fredericksburg, VA! And how kind of them to offer our listeners a 20% off discount on all retail items (excluding art) if you mention the podcast, in honor of our (Christine's and Eva's) love of opossums! https://www.awesomepossumz.com/ Check out the link Em and Christine talked about detailing egg cleanses! https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/how-to-do-egg-cleanse-huevo-limpia-ritual-48963277

It's episode 343 and is it Saturn return or is it just us messing up our Zoloft schedule? This week Em brings us an amalgamation (or smorgasbord, if you will) of ghost stories from Yosemite National Park. Then Christine takes us to the open seas with the nearly unbelievable story of the sinking of the Costa Concordia Italian cruise ship. And just remember, you can't have vein surgery on your Saturn return... and that's why we drink!

Happy Zeptember! We're singing, "where did you go? I miss you so," because we haven't recorded together in a month. We've got some updates on Christine's Sweden trip and Em's drama-filled hometown beach vacay, in addition to some very spooky travel tales submitted by you! We hear from besties road-tripping with A Haunted Road Atlas on a Hot Girl Ghost Hunt, haunted honey-mooners, and a nearly beyond belief and surprisingly heart warming story about a listener's parents who met when their dad pled guilty to manslaughter of their mom's boyfriend. We can't thank you all enough for sharing your stories. Happy start to spooky season and we'll see you in the dungeon where we'll be eating egg salad sandwiches in the dark together, romantically? ...and that's why we drink!CW: We're so sorry, we talk pretty extensively and in annoyingly graphic detail about vomit in this episode as it pertains to the third story read.

It's episode 342 and may we ask why you drink? May we also suggest you indulge in some H2O? This week Em is taking us to Lake County, Ohio for the very creepy tale of the Madison Seminary. Then Christine brings us the extremely wild case of Lori Arnold aka the Queen of Meth. And the next time you hear a spooky noise in your house, remember, it could just be a sneaky time traveling version of yourself! ...and that's why we drink!Don't forget to check out our spooky back to school merch! atwwdmerch.com

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!

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/contactAnd check out our new, improved Patreon after chats! We're diving into case updates and new hot paranormal news topics! patreon.com/atwwdpodcast

Welcome to episode 339, where we ponder such existential topics as, "how will anyone know what an iPod Nano is without the time capsule we made in 1999?". This week Em triggers some major throwback with a deep dive into the 2012 doomsday prophecy with a pitstop in Y2K and some fascinating peeks into the Maya calendar. Then Christine covers the case of Viktoria Nasyrova also known as (small spoiler alert) the cheesecake murder plot. And we wish for you what we wish for ourselves: one good napsicle... and that's why we drink!

Does anyone else think August is just the Twilight Zone of months, marking imminent doom? We're riding out our month-long scaries by reading your very creepy stories... of haunted dolls! It's hot haunted doll summer, if you will, and we're creating a Tinder to connect haunted doll aficionados with the perfect spooky vessels. Be forewarned we mention all the scary staples so if you skipped those original episodes you may want to listen with caution. We may be idiots but we're no idiots... and that's why we drink!

Recording in progress... please excuse any technical difficulties in episode 338, including Christine being in an entirely different outfit at one point during her story. This week Em takes us on a hypnotizing journey into the world of the subconscious with the story of Franz Mesmer, the father of mesmerizing. Then Christine brings us the mysterious and tragic case of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, that disappeared with barely a trace on its regularly scheduled route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. And don't tell Reddit how intoxicated Christine was at the Taylor Swift concert... and that's why we drink!

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

It's episode 336 and we have arrived... LEONA HAS SAID THE WORD "MOTHMAN". We've got one of our favorite episodes up this week, starting out with Em's deep dive into the UFO encounter of Snippy the horse - which sounds fun but, content warning, is one of the first documented cases of UFO related animal mutilations. Then Christine brings us the biggest true crime case we've never heard of in the Hall-Mills murders, that involves some wild town gossip and the rise of tabloids. And if you're the Mug CollectorTM of your relationship, show us your mug shots! ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet's last two shows of the summer! beachtoosandy.com

It's episode 335 and is Christine group texting the entire audience of a Taylor Swift concert? This week Em brings us the wild and pious (or is it?) tale of Sister Magdalena of the Cross. Then Christine covers the notorious and fascinating Lady of the Dunes case from Provincetown, Massachusetts. And lastly, we're so sorry for all the technical difficulties. We think Christine's WiFi was haunted by talk of renovating her rusty pipes... and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet's last few shows of the summer! beachtoosandy.com

We're vibrant this week... is it sweat? First Em takes us to a place we don't go often for our stories: South Dakota, with the tale of the haunted Alex Johnson Hotel. Then Christine covers the tragic murder of Grace Millane. And lastly, we don't give you the license to fleb anything off of our bodies... and that's why we drink!Christine and Alexander still have a few shows left in their Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet tour this summer! Don't miss their one-star reviews coming to a city near you! beachtoosandy.com

Welcome to July. We're in mourning because our birthday month is over. Pride month is over. What is there to look forward to? Oh yeah, your creepy tales! This month we've got a spooky summer smorgasbord for you covering everything from UFO sightings to cryptids in Kentucky, not to mention we might have triggered a government conspiracy. And did we just get invited to naughty gaudy night?? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss Christine on tour this summer with Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet! beachtoosandy.com

The air feels weird for episode 333 - maybe it's because we're talking about some naughty things like government UFO whistleblowing! That's right, Em takes us on a deep dive into the recent claims made by David Grusch that the U.S. government not only has alien spacecraft but bodies as well. Then Christine covers the extremely distressing case of Ryan Waller and some wildly infuriating police incompetence. And Christine drinks this week on behalf of Em's veins... and that's why we drink!Don't miss Christine on tour this summer with Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet! beachtoosandy.com

Welcome to episode 332 and a recording run by sickos so please pardon our DayQuill grind! This week Em takes us on a wild time travel adventure with the story of Sergei Ponomarenko. Then Christine covers the murder of Nona Dirksmeyer and the frustrating judicial aftermath. And honestly, if future you doesn't show up to stop you from making a specific decision, how bad could it really be? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss Christine on tour this summer with Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet! beachtoosandy.com

It's episode 331 and we're not recording on Wednesdays anymore because Christine cannot handle Em's continued use of "hump day". This week Em takes us to their favorite - Oh, Canada - for the creepy ghost stories of the University of Toronto. Then Christine covers the tragic and eerie case of the Porco family murders. It's a weirdly ax-heavy episode and we're sorry... and that's why we drink!Don't miss Christine and Alexander's tour this summer for Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet! beachtoosandy.com

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!

It's our birthday month and Eva told us this is a redemption episode from last year's birthday "surprise"... can you guess the theme? We've got some great, creepy stories to help celebrate us, and all you fellow Geminis out there, everything from a birthday ghost hunt to haunted kids' toys to a chance Vegas encounter with one Mr. Bagel Bites. Happy Gemini Season, everyone! And that's why we drink!Thank you to everyone who helped make this round of live shows so special! We can't believe it's already over. Stay tuned for more dates coming in the future...

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!

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!

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

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

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!

Welcome to episode 325 where Christine gets last minute Lasik and Em is in the know about a true crime story for once! First Em tells us the haunting tale of the Union Screaming House. Then Christine brings us a doozy of a stomach-turning true crime story: Jared Fogle the illicit Subway spokesperson. We very much regret the gas station Subway tuna sandwiches we got while road tripping to a live show once... and that's why we drink!

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!

It’s episode 323 and we’re knocking shit over with our robot hands! This week Em deep dives into the history of the curse of Macbeth, no performance has ever been safe. Then Christine covers the story of Burke and Hare, a few of the original body snatchers aka Resurrection Men. And did we just discover that Em is a bartender and Christine has a bar?…and that’s why we drink!

Ring, ring! It's episode 322 and we're calling from the cave phone! This week Em takes us on a creepy journey through the history of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, where an epic man named Bishop discovered some fishops. Then Christine closes out her two part series on Khalil Wheeler Weaver. And we're turning on the disco lights and expensing turkey legs for the audience if Em passes out on stage... and that's why we drink!We only have a few shows left in our spring On the Rocks tour! Join us in Miami, West Palm Beach, Boston, New York, Newark, and Las Vegas! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It's episode 321 and we're making sure to let everyone know our trance state boundaries. First Em tells the wild, sad and spooky tale of Mollie Fancher aka the Brooklyn Enigma aka the Fasting Girl. Then Christine covers part one in a surprise two-parter on Khalil Wheeler Weaver, but not before bringing us a ghostly update from her haunted home... and that's why we drink!Don't forget to check out our After Chats on Patreon!Can't wait to see you next week, Ohio! Get your tickets for our On the Rocks tour now! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Happy April from your favorite fools. Join us for some poltergeist shenanigans! 

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

We’ve got episode 319 coming at ya and we’re peeling back the proverbial curtain on Slack channel microphone mishaps and podcaster group chats! First Em brings us a continuation of their last story on crossroads and liminal spaces with the Goddess Hecate, who among so many other cool things is the goddess of ghosts - how are we only just now learning that? Also, Hecate, help! …us with boundaries. Then Christine covers a topic Em requested (and neglected to mention has a personal connection to), the murder of Janet Aboroa. And is anyone’s favorite food mustard? Write in and let Christine’s inner child know… and that’s why we drink!We can’t wait to see you in Ohio! Make sure to get your tickets to our Columbus and Cleveland shows at andthatswhywedrink.com

It's episode 318 and it's happening, it's happening... We're bringing you some throwback chaotic energy this week so tune in to hear how Christine lost Em's only pair of shoes at the Portland airport and Eva ran their rental car out of gas. Em also covers the topsy-turvy topic of Crossroads (sadly not the Brittney Spears movie circa 2002). Then Christine brings us the tragic and unexpected story of the murder of Molly Watson. And as we always say, "first bag, last bag"... and that's why we drink!Don't forget to join us on our brand new spooky tour, On the Rocks! Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

Happy March Madness (just our own madness, no basketball)! We're recording on Em's favorite day 2.22 and felt it was only fitting to bring you some synchronicities to match. You all sent us some wild synchronicities involving lions, forever kisses, sober signs, spooky skits and synchronicities gone too far. Are we 4,000 days old? And that's why we drink!We're so proud of our brand new live show, On the Rocks! Join us on the road at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

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

It's episode 314, so call Lucy and tell everyone in the fiery place that we're throwing a big bash! We're celebrating our big 6th podcast anniversary with 6 haunted dolls so get your hook noses and creepy smiles ready. Then Christine covers the horrific story of Christa Pike, the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the U.S. And are we ready for doll Vegas? We think not... and that's why we drink!We love you all so much and can't wait to see you on the road! Come join us for our brand new On the Rocks tour at andthatswhywedrink.com/live 

Happy sweet 666, everyone! Get your Big Gulp milkshakes ready because episode 313 marks our darling, creepy podcast's 6th birthday! We could not be more grateful to all you boozers and shakers out there so in honor of the occasion Em brings us a hodgepodge story in a collection of haunted dorm rooms. Then Christine covers the wild story of the murder of Carole Garton. Start taking your supplements now... and that's why we drink!Ps. Check out our Feb. 1st listeners episode for some fun synchronicities!Check out our brand new On the Rocks tour, hitting the road this month! andthatswhywedrink.com/live 

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

In episode 312 we're suggesting you chew on Dr. Scholl's shoe inserts at your own risk. But we are recommending a cryptid festival road trip for any who'd like to partake! And we're starting with the topic of Em's story this week, the Van Meter Visitor, or as Christine dubbed them, a time traveling monster with headlamps. Then Christine covers the brutal case of the Connecticut River Valley Killer, an unsolved 70's serial killer we can only hope is identified one day. And shout out to the video that's still up and available on the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet YouTube of Christine's worst birthday party including a piñata full of beans... and that's why we drink!Don't miss our brand new creepy live show ON THE ROCKS! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Welcome to episode 311 where we're having a very Drew Barrymore moment and we're basking in it! We hope you enjoy our cool and crazed energy today as Em brings us tales of the Tower of London, a spooky call-back to 10 year-old Christine. Then current Christine covers the second part in her two part series on the case that originated Stockholm Syndrome. And are you telling us Lady Grey and Early Grey are married?? ...and that's why we drink!We're hitting the road again next month! Check out our full list of cities for our On the Rocks tour at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It's episode 310 and despite the movie-magic of our recording schedule we actually haven't recorded in a month! Tune in as we catch up on anxiety and nose piercings as well as all things creepy. First Em covers the wild history of the Banshee, who uses she/her pronouns, thank you for normalizing pronouns, Banshee. Then Christine breaks down Stockholm Syndrome for us and brings us part one of the case the term originated from. And get Ireland on the horn, because we've got some questions about spelling (and maybe grapes and cereal as well)... and that's why we drink!We can't wait to see you all on the road! Check out our tour page for show deets and tix! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It's episode 309 and there continue to be no hinges to speak of in the new year! First Em kicks off 2023 with the many UFO encounters of Terrell Copeland in their home state of Virginia. Then Christine covers the tale of Cordelia Botkin, the first murder by mail and a story of people with way too much privilege. And be sure to tune in if you've ever wanted to know how the different alien close encounters relate to sea monkeys of the 90s... and that's why we drink!New year, new live show! Don't miss out on tickets to our brand new "On the Rocks" tour starting next month! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Happy New Year!! We're still committed to not making any predictions because of how terribly that's gone in the past (it's a moot pursuit) but we're wishing all you boozers and shakers the absolute best this new year! We're also bringing you some of your own creepy submitted stories - no theme this time around, just general creeps, from a cursed Christmas ornament and a haunted plane to a Watcher House suspect and a celebrity mountain cult. And for February, we're calling everyone who ever sent us an email with the tagline "but that's a story for another day", now is your time! Send us your stories because today is the day! And that's why we drink!And speaking of February... WE'RE GOING BACK ON TOUR!! Be sure to get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Happy episode 308! We mean, New Year! We recorded ahead so we don't have any predictions for the new year yet but we're still bringing the creeps this week. First Em tells the folklore of the Dullahan, from the Irish Otherworld. Then Christine brings us murders along the Appalachian trail. And, for now, we are at peace in the Troll Hole... and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on our brand new, spooky live show: On the Rocks! andthatswhywedrink.com/liveP.S. Here's the link to the video Christine mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03iwAY4KlIU&feature=youtu.be

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Episode 307 is our official holiday episode where Em is bringing us a smorgasbord of creepy Christmas lore with Frau Perchta (Krampus's gal pal), Mari Lwyd, and Hans Trapp (a Christmas Scarecrow). Then Christine covers the brutal and tragic case of the murders of Ed and Minnie Maurin right before their own holiday party. And tune in for Christine's AP Music Theory class confessions... and that's why we drink!We're going back on tour! If you need last minute holiday gift ideas, get that special someone tickets to a show near you! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

It's episode 306 and since it's earlier for us than usual and we just saw each other in person, we're a little extra unhinged! But we're here to bring you some holiday season creeps: first Em covers the Mackenzie Poltergeist and Greyfriars Cemetery. Then Christine brings us a very "Nightmare Before Christmas"-esque story with the extremely sad and perplexing Napa Valley Halloween Murders. And are we here to hook up Bumble BFFs who live next to cemeteries? ...and that's why we drink!

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

In episode 304, Mommy comes back to get you... Em passes on a family tradition in the form of an out of tune song from traveling moms. Then they bring us the story of a Wisconsin werewolf, the Beast of Bray Road, the absolute last dog you want to cuddle. Then Christine brings us the lukewarm, we mean cold case of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley, who's murderer was pretty obvious to everyone except the people set to solve it. Also, keep an eye out for Christine who just might come to find you in your dreams... and that's why we drink!

Happy unhinged Honda-days! Christine is channeling multiple demons to bring us another rendition of "Christmastime is here" but we're all about helping you celebrate any and all holidays you partake in! We've got some wild, spooky "home for the holidays" themed stories because 'tis the season for chill-inducing caroling trips, heartwarming haunted Christmas lights and a rock collector turned under-the-bed bone collector who's holidays have been haunted ever since. Merry Chremit to all! ...and that's why we drink!

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

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!

Trick or treat! We're trying to prove that it's always spooky season for us, so today Em is bringing us the history of Halloween traditions. Then Christine covers the wild, harrowing and empowering tale of Susan Kuhnhausen. And FWIW (for what it's worth), we think Mondays are out and Cabbage Nights are in... and that's why we drink!If you want check out one of many great self-defense programs with us, check out Gracie University, gracieuniversity.com

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!

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

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  

In episode 298, the mighty have fallen... Christine has gotten Covid. But spooky season is lifting our spirits so this week we're bringing you two creepy tales to help with all that may ail you as well. First Em tells us terrifying tales of haunted coal mines both in the U.S. and abroad. Then Christine covers the disturbing case of Pamela Smart. Is the Maiden of Heavy Metal the new Bad Boy of Podcasting? ...and that's why we drink!Don't forget to join us this spooky season for the last few Here for the Boos shows! Get your creep on with us in Charleston, Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville and Austin - andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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 

Welcome to episode 296 where Eva had a doctor's appointment so we're fending for ourselves, Lord of the Flies style! As promised, Em brings us the wild tale of Manresa Castle and we learn not to expect the toxic spirits to respect our boundaries. Then Christine covers the short but disturbing case of the Alexander family and the Lorber Cult. Tune in to join us for the mystery of why bells are ringing in Christine's neighborhood at 2:11pm est... and that's why we drink!Spooky season is upon us and we've got a few last Here for the Boos live shows to get you in the Halloween spirit! Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

Happy Halloween season!! We've got some extra scary listener stories this October to get you in the spirit: everything from demons in church camp Polaroids and a terrifying black-eyed deer to a murder Christine might have inadvertently helped solve. This episode also inspires us to start a spiritual hotline for all of us who need paranormal cleansing because we just might have hit our creepy quota, in our creepy coat-as... and that's why we drink!Don't miss our Halloween season Here for the Boos shows in LA, Charleston, Atlanta, New Orleans and Nashville! andthatswhywedrink.com/live

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

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

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

It's episode 291 and we love the theatrics! This week Em brings us the wild tale of Batsquatch, who may just come with their own cryptid poetry. Then Christine closes out her two-part series on the Children of Thunder. And how did we get to tectonic plates from here? Tune in to find out... and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on our spooky fall tour! Get tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live

Welcome to Zesty Zeptember! It's officially fall, as far as we're concerned and we've got some spooky scandals to knock your witchy socks off. We love how many anonymous submissions we got about everything from supernaturally finding out about secret family members to government conspiracies that are so juicy you may want to listen to the episode quickly in case it mysteriously disappears. If our Instagrams go dark in the next couple days, it was because of this episode... and that's why we drink!

It's episode 290 and we're officially in the Troll Hole! This week Em brings us some nicks, knacks, nooks and crannies as well as the scary story of the Moundsville Penitentiary, just down the street from Mothman's hometown in West Virginia. Then Christine starts a two-parter for us on the wild and chilling tale of the Children of Thunder. Tune in to find out the most Gemini rule of all time... and that's why we drink!

In lieu of a cursed livestream we're bringing you our second annual poetry slam as a special bonus episode! This year we're diving into the realm of Squonk self love and Sasquatch affirmations. Mothwoman walks onto the scene (at the bridge) as well as a new lemon-themed cryptid. There's talk of America's Hircine Shifter and Emothy, King of the Pukwudgies makes a special and dangerous woodland appearance. As expected there is also some thirst for Mothman yet again. Snaps for everyone who submitted. Snaps for everyone who donated auction items and bid on all the incredible, creepy offerings. We love you all! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while we had health and tech issues. You heard it all straight from the mongoose's mouth... and that's why we VANISH!

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 [email protected]

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!

Welcome to episode 287 where we have a crush on everybody! But we also feel unwell due to Em's story. This week Em brings us the unbelievable story of Tarrare, the man who ate anything and everything. Then Christine covers the heart-pounding, unsolved mystery of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders. And who wants to see Em belly flop into a pudding river? ...and that's why we drink!And don't forget to get your tickets for our 2nd Annual Cryptid Poetry Slam and Charity Auction! momenthouse.com/cryptidsunscripted

Welcome to Armchair August! We're surprising Em with the theme they demanded and then forgot about. They got a little tangled in their own puppet strings but don't worry, Em's just the puppet master and really the puppets are playing Em. And we were blown away by all of your armchair stories! We hear from folks who saw faceless men who froze to death glaring from their Lay-Z-Boy, had their sheets caught in an armchair full of ghostly withered arms, had yearly lucid dreams of embroidered armchairs and dangerous scarecrow men on Halloween, and even had their lives saved by an outdoor rocking armchair! Should we keep it going with Ottoman Autumn? ...and that's why we drink!Don't forget to get tickets to our 2nd Annual Cryptids Unscripted Poetry Slam and Charity Auction! momenthouse.com/cryptidsunscripted

It's episode 286 and we were both very brave today! This week Em brings us the lore of the Devil's Tramping Ground in North Carolina. Is it the place where Satan paces every night or is it the worn out path of a working mill donkey? We go through all of the possibilities! Then Christine covers a chilling tale of kidnapping and con-men in the story of Nicholas Barclay. And lastly, what would be on your Bumble BFF reading list? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss our 2nd Annual Cryptids Unscripted Poetry Slam and Charity Auction! Get your tickets here: momenthouse.com/cryptidsunscripted

Welcome to episode 285, where Christine is changing diapers by lantern light! This week Em does a double feature rodent cryptid round up with the tales of the Afanc and the Lavellan. Then Christine covers the tragic and redemptive story of Lisa McVey. And are all cryptids queer? And that's why we drink!Don't forget to get tickets to our 2nd Annual Cryptids Unscripted Poetry Slam and Charity Auction! momenthouse.com/cryptidsunscripted

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!

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!

It's episode 282, a perfectly chaotic episode, and let's just not reject Em in their own gay bathroom, OK? First Em covers the Maringa Abduction aka the AGRIPO Experiment. Then, she made Xiinön and she made the breast milk that's currently still in the podcast apartment: Christine steps up to the plate! She brings us the wild story of Belle Siddons aka Madame Vestal who truly knew how to con a man. It's also a story that has us pondering if we're charm school success stories... and that's why we drink!

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

It's episode 281 and celery vases are so out but celery plates are in! First Em dishes it out with their story on the Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May, adding a personal twist as well as a deep dive into the history of the high end Victorian celery market. Then Christine covers the notorious cold case, the Springfield Three. And if anyone has a lead on a celery vase from the Titanic, please hit us up... and that's why we drink!

An exorcist, a medium and a priest walk into a bar... it's episode 280 and we've got the paranormal goods for ya! This week, Em dives back into their story on the Becker family and the first televised exorcism, closing out this creepy two-parter. Then Christine takes us to, you heard us right, Grubville, Missouri to cover Bertha Gifford, Missouri's first serial killer. Don't worry, we've already brainstormed multiple business ideas for if we ever lived in Grubville. And do you hear any EVPs in our podcast? How about EVAs? ...and that's why we drink!

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!

It's our birthday episode and Christine's podcast room might be turning into Jumanji?! Please hold for Blaise to come save us from multiple bugs. First Em covers a ghost story with a feminist twist, Alma Fielding and the Croyden poltergeist. Then Christine covers the gut-wrenching tale of Cletus Hehmz and the kidnapping of Chloe Fisherman. We also get a sneak peek into the discovery of an entirely new cryptid: Penne a la Gnome... and that's why we drink!

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!

Get ready because episode 277 is chock full of paranormal postpartum anxiety and a real cryptid "will they/won't they"! First Em covers a cryptid known to look just like a pair of pants going for a national park stroll, the Fresno Nightcrawler. Then Christine turns the tables and decides to cover a local Kentucky alien encounter in the Mantell UFO Incident. And this is the last episode before our birthdays, so bye, Em will see you in their 30s... and that's why we drink!

It's episode 276 and our sanity has finally flatlined! Also, Wyoming, we love you and we see you. And might have forgotten all the other states that start with W just because we were asked to list them. This week Em covers the wild hauntings of the Wyoming Frontier Prison. Then Christine tells the gut-wrenching story of the murder of Lucille Johnson aka the Lego Murder. And lastly, go buy tickets to the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet live show - if they sell out, Alexander promised Christine could buy the American Girl doll who matches her, trashy-classy headband and all... and that's why we drink!Buy tickets here! https://www.beachtoosandy.com/

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!

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!

Stop, drop and roll, everyone, it's almost our birthdays! We've all got a month to prepare. Today we're reading your stories of tarot card coincidences in our favorite mountain city, not-quite-psychic dreams, and a terrifying home invasion tale. Not to mention a Ghost Adventures plug at an EDM concert. We've also got some primo Coffey content... and that's why we drink!

It's episode 273 and we're having a Missouri moment! First Em takes us to the Missouri State Penitentiary, also known as the bloodiest 47 acres in America. Then Christine tells us the wild story of Milton Sharp, the inconvenient outlaw, who we've dubbed the fully inconvenienced outlaw. And if you need a code word today might we suggest: horselawn... and that's why we drink!

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!

Happy Easter! Did you know the best way to praise Jesus is to sing Leona Lewis's Bleeding Love to him at a sleepover? Em's childhood self might object... This week, in episode 271, Em is also bringing us an interesting topic in light of Easter: the story of Barbro Karlén, a Swedish writer, mounted police officer and notable believer in past lives as she believes she was Anne Frank in a previous life. Then Christine brings us the chilling and tragic disappearance of Canadian teen Mekayla Bali. And tune in next time to see if Em's sleep self hid Easter surprises in their own apartment... and that's why we drink!If you have any information on Mekayla Bali's potential whereabouts, please email [email protected] or call 1-306-641-9436. 

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!

It's episode 270 and "hesitantly on board" is our M-O! First Em covers a story that sounds vaguely familiar (and Christine uncovers the truth later in the episode), the Palmer House Hotel in Minnesota. Then Christine brings us the second in her two part series on the Chess Board killer, Alexander Pichushkin. And don't forget to check out our new show Rituals on Spotify! Maybe it will even get you into cat tarot as much as it has Christine... and that's why we drink!

Welcome to episode 269, where we happen to know a lot about applesauce. This week Em takes us out west to the Twin Bridges Orphanage, which almost became the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. Then Christine brings us the first in a two-part series on Alexander Pichushkin, the Chess Board Killer. It turns out "all maniacs want to talk"... and that's why we drink! More information on places to donate to help the crisis in Ukraine: Save the Children https://www.savethechildren.org ShelterBox https://www.shelterboxusa.orgHumane Society International https://www.hsi.org

Welcome to Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet, where we read the spookiest stories in the most dramatic fashion!

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!

Welcome to episode 267 aka the Christine Schiefer Show! Where Em can't hear the mixer sound effects so it's all up to Christine. We also dive into quite a bit of tub talk, we apologize in advance. This week Em continues with their break from ghost stories to tell us the tale of Anansi's Goatman from Huntsville, Alabama (also where we discovered Eva's love of all things outer space). Then Christine shares the tragic and gruesome story of Ramsay Scrivo. We recommend making yourself a spiked Emothy Sunrise after this episode... and that's why we drink!

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!

Happy Twosday! Em's celebrating by sending themself the most precious gift from the past and teaching us all a lesson in self care. They're also bringing us a mind-bending, alien-related topic today in the Fermi Paradox. Are we the most advanced beings in the universe or are we the hillbillies of the universe? Grab your wine (and wine colored shirts in case of spills), because we're pretty sure it's the latter. Then Christine covers the second in her two-part series on the horrifically abusive Élan School. And tag us if you accept Em's challenge and treat yourself to something nice! ...and that's why we eat chocolate covered strawberries we scheduled to have sent to us months ago!

Welcome to Pisces season! We're all half a fool here, especially little Leona on her almost half birthday. Join us this month for a rolicking spooky time with stories that include the near alien abduction of some traipsing teens, a life-saving omen from Jennifer Love Hewitt and a couple of Swiss witch journalists who sent us audio proof of their podcast haunting. Also, are we cosmically boring? ...and that's why we drink!

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!

What's an EVP again? It's episode 263 and the ghosts just have a few questions about the ghost hunting equipment. This week Em takes us to North Carolina to cover the story of the haunted house known as Korner's Folly. Then Christine covers the tragic disappearance and murder of Joyce Chiang in the Washington, D.C. area. And lastly, Christine is seeking a new best friend who WILL keep their shared TV shows sacred... and that's why we drink!

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!

Welcome to episode 261, the last episode before we get Christine back for good! And who better to close out Christine's parental leave than Leona's other parent... Blaise! This week Em tells Blaise a story close to his Connecticut hometown heart with the tale of the Curtis House Inn aka the 1754 House, and the least unhinged ghosts Em has ever reported on. Then Blaise answers a question Em and Christine asked ages ago and covers the wild story of Olympic athlete turned true crime tale Oscar Pistorius. And let us know how many minor league baseball hat costume changes you count this episode? ...and that's why we drink!

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!

It's episode 260 and the human race is in peril once again! Please welcome the closer of our Wine and Crime guest host series, Amanda! First, Em covers a story close to Minnesota (but not quite close enough) with the story of Wisconsin's Old Baraboo Inn, not to be confused with Caribou Coffee. But if anyone out there is at a Caribou in Baraboo right now, please let us know. Then Amanda covers the case of Teresita Basa, a story that's part true crime, part paranormal, and totally right up our alley aka none of us would have any qualms haunting anyone's partner to solve a murder. And did Hannah Montana set unreasonable expectations for what touring looks like? ...and that's why we drink!

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!

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!

Welcome to episode 257 where we deep dive into all of our hyper-fixations! Most importantly, for Xandy's last episode we have not one, but two lighthouse stories for you. First Em tells the spooky tales of haunted Point Lookout Lighthouse in Scotland, Maryland. Then Xandy takes us across the pond to the country of Scotland for a murder case in Little Ross Island Lighthouse. And don't worry, the Funcles will reunite at some point in the future, so stay tuned... and that's why we drink!

Happy New Year! It's episode 256 and we're not judging any vegans today but we certainly are judging anyone who loves candy corn as much as Xandy. Buckle up as Em finally takes us to Savannah with the story of the Olde Pink House and some bricks that just wanted, in their soul, to be pink. Then Xandy covers a true crime case he first heard sung about in German by his father, the case of Fritz Haarmann aka the Butcher of Hanover. And please leave our peanuts alone... and that's why we drink! 

Happy Neutral New Year, everyone! We're trying to keep it low key in terms of expectations for this year considering some of our last predictions... but we are here to read your incredible, spooky stories, as always! Buckle up for some theme-less tales of a haunted Pokémon cartridge, theater ghost lights and a budget ATWWD Immortal Portal poem/song. Stay classy garbage with us in 2022... and that's why we drink!

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!

We're going wild with "fun" facts today for episode 254, from Runescape to shoe buckles to the last woman hanged in New York State! For Xandy's second episode, Em covers the second part in their two-part series on the local lore of the Bunnyman Bridge. Then Xandy takes us time traveling through old newspapers and the case of Bathsheba Spooner, the first woman executed by the U.S. government. And please tell us if you know of any pokemon card related heists... and that's why we drink!

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!

Meet us at the floating ghost beer, because it's episode 252 and we're still at the haunted bar! Em finishes their two-part series on the Glen Tavern Inn and the Phillip Experiment that was done there to create a fake (or psychically real?) ghost. Then Eva takes us on a wild heist with French Adventuress Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy aka self proclaimed Comtesse de La Motte, and the Affair of the Diamond Necklace she masterminded and inadvertently helped kick start the French Revolution. Join us for the hottest tea of the week and our very bad French accents... and that's why we drink!

Christmastime is here! Join Em wrapped in Christmas lights and Allison for some spiked hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps and wilted whipped cream! We cover all things holiday from haunted snow globes to potentially sitting on the lap of a murderous mall Santa. We also have one of five of Em's menches on benches and some funky fresh ice cubes... and that's why we drink! 

It's episode 251 and we've got our carb enhancing oil ready! Em starts the first in their two part series on the hauntings of the Glen Tavern Inn of Santa Paula, California. Then Eva takes us to a wealthy suburb of Sacramento for the wildly traumatic case of Susan Hamlin and a fabricated satanic cult. Also, be sure to take your mad scientist themed Halloween light switch covers out of your passenger side doors otherwise they might terrify you on a casual morning drive... and that's why we drink!  Huge shout out again to Ellen Tremiti for her stellar research and notes! You can find Ellen @etphoneh on socials as well as her latest short story in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine. 

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.

Welcome, Leona! It's Christine's parental leave, so we're inviting people close to her on the show to guest host until she's back. This week we welcome Inspector Gross... we mean Eva! Em covers the Haunting of Elizabeth Knapp, a wild tale of potential possession and witchcraft only 20 years before the Salem Witch Trials. Then Eva decides to extend Halloween with the Trick or Treat murder, also known as the "bizarre lesbian murder scandal that rocked 1950s LA". We also may be working on a demonic sleep app... and that's why we drink!

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! 

Happy November! We're kicking off Christine's maternity leave with our first special guest host: Allison! This month Em and Allison read your creepy stories together and rehash the last time they were on the podcast together for an iconic flirt session Christine had to edit down. Tune in for a sweet and spooky Día de los Muertos story, a phone call murder confession and a terrifying home invasion that involves more poop than we'd like... and that's why we drink!

Happy Halloween! What a special, spooky occasion that Halloween would fall on the actual day of an episode release. Christine is still with child in our worked-ahead world and she's beside herself at Em's bonnet... tune in to see our costumes and hear all our Halloween trivia (vegan candy corn, anyone?)! Plus Em starts a wildly scary two-parter on the Perron Family aka the true story behind the Conjuring movie. Then Christine brings us the scariest compilation of real life killer clowns. Will Em squeeze in the second part of their Halloween story before Christine gives birth? Check back next week to find out! And that's why we drink!

Please don't give us salads this week, because Christine is taking us to Burger Chef! But first, Em covers a haunting so wild it's known as the Amityville of Scotland, the Hellfire Farm Haunting. Then Christine covers the brutal and frustrating unsolved case of the Burger Chef Murders, which also happens to include some wild fast food mascots (check our Instagram). And if you need a finger bone returned to a nun, Reneta can help... and that's why we drink! 

Our napkins are on the floor and our wigs are being ripped off by ghosts this week... episode 245 is a doozy! Em takes us to Scotland for the Ringcroft Poltergeist that not only includes some haunted napkins and wigs but also flying chairs. Then Christine covers the wildly sad and brutal case of Moses Sithole aka the South African Strangler. And we hope this week you heed this warning, "thou shalt be troubled til Tuesday" -- our local demon... and that's why we drink! 

It's here! The reunion episode we alluded to on Instagram! We're back together in person for episode 244 to try to make Christine's water break through surprise cryptid baby showers. We may or may not have disturbed every ghost in Christine's home so buckle in for this wild ride. This week Em relives their Denver ghost tour to tell the story of the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion. Then Christine goes to an appointment with her midwife and comes back, still pregnant, to tell us the story of Michael and Suzan Carons aka the Witch Killers. Christine also accidentally gendered the baby on air, so good thing she's already given birth! Check the 'gram for more pics and deets... and that's why we drink! Also, check out Flying Pig Tours in Cincinnati and Denver Terrors ghost tours! 

Can you pronounce the word for the fear of Friday the 13th? We're not sure we can but we've got some great fun facts for you! This week, to usher in the Halloween season, Em's covering the history of the superstitions behind Friday the 13th. Then Christine brings us the second part in her two part series on Laci and Scott Peterson. And Em might have some not-so-savory things they're giving Christine in their will... and that's why we drink!

HAPPY OCTOBER, BOOZERS AND SHAKERS!! Are you ready for some creepy, Halloween stories as well as some millennial commiseration? Our arms are already goose-caming because we've got some wild Halloween tales, everything from a Batman and Evil Robin home invasion to the insider scoop from a doctor who worked the real life Exorcist case. We've also got some updates on the ouija board we used in Christine's haunted house... and that's why we drink!

It's episode 242 and, as humans, we mustn't get too technologied, at least according to Em's UFO story! This week they're taking us to the Ariel school in Zimbabwe to cover a UFO sighting experienced by an entire playground of children. Then Christine brings us part one in a two part series on the infamous case of Laci and Scott Peterson. And did Christine have her baby during this episode? We wouldn't blame you for skipping to the end to find out... and that's why we drink! 

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!

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! 

It's episode 239 and we've got some big stories for you! First Em covers the history of famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (including the Conjuring universe). Then Christine brings us the first in a two part series on Amanda Knox. Also, Eva may or may not still be in the Zoom waiting room... and that's why we drink! 

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!

Who is the Italian Bagelbites? Tune in to Episode 238 to find out! Em covers a creepy kid story for Christine with the tale of Azzurrina the ghost child said to haunt Montebello Castle in Italy. Then Christine brings us a true crime that leaves Em speechless with its strangeness, the Maui Yoga Twin Case. Also, Em might be the Q'Anon home-wrecker... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/drinkGo to reliefband.com and use promo code DRINK for 20% off your order and free shipping! Get $75 off your first order at Burrow.com/DRINKRight now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/DRINKGo to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUSfree postage and a digital scale!Head to Rothys.com/DRINK to find your new warm weather favorites today!

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!

We are the Village People this week! It's episode 236 and Em is taking us across the pond to tell the tale of a village full of ghosts known as Pluckley Village. Then Christine brings us a wildly disturbing cult in a Mexican village in the 60s that Em dubs Madame LaLaurie-esque, the story of Magdalena Solís. And also be sure to stay til the very end to hear what size Christine's baby is this week... 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!Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/DRINKGo to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra... and get 20% off your first purchase!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100!This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drinklisteners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINKJust go to ZipRecruiter.com/drink to try ZipRecruiter for free!

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!

It's episode 234, folks, and we've got some stories out of left field for you! First Em takes on the history of the tooth fairy so get ready for some burning and buried teeth. Then Christine brings us the story of a murderous post mistress, Lena Clarke. We also explore the world of knock-off Almond Joys... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to ZOLA.com/DRINK today and use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates! Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/DRINKJust go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINKGo to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to take your quiz and save 20% on your first order!Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today!Just go to publicgoods.com/DRINK or use code DRINK at checkout to receive $15 off your first order!

Christine asked and you delivered (pregnancy pun?) with the creepy, sweet and also downright scary pregnancy stories! This month we've got wild dreams, "monster spray" and even possible black eyed kids so knuckle and buckle for a wild time! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.Go to HelloFresh.com/drink14 and use code drink14 for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping!Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and get a one-month free trial of Premium Membership!Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!

Welcome to episode 233! Come slap thumbs with us as Em covers the faceless, featureless Dover Demon, who might be an alien, might be a monkey, but either way most definitely uses his long toes to hold up his big melon head. Meanwhile, Christine covers New Jersey’s Colts Neck Mansion killings, a new and unfolding case of familicide with more questions than answers. And don’t forget to pour one out for Uncle Alan, who will be missed but is now a proud member of Em’s Spirit Squad…and that’s why we drink!Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/drink!Go to FlexFits.com/drink and use code DRINK for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kits—or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $20 off with a minimum purchase of $100!Try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/drink!Get 10% off your first month of professional counseling at betterhelp.com/DRINK.Get 20% off your first order at NativeDeo.com/ATWWD or use promo code ATWWD at checkout!

How did ghosts handle the pandemic? We tackle this tough topic and more in episode 232 as Em takes us to the Sorrel-Weed House and shares some super terrifying paranormal audio and pics. Then Christine covers the mysterious case of the disappearance of Charle's Allen, Jr. also known as Neo Babson Maximus. We also deconstruct the curse Em may or may not have on their sweatshirts... and that's why we drink! Check out the full EVP Em talks about here (at 12:20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCbRtj0j4R0 Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Use coupon code “DRINK” for $10 off your first box at FABFITFUN.COM Go to ZOLA.com/DRINK today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates! Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code DRINK to save an additional 15% off your first order! Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to get 20% off your first purchase! Go to HelloFresh.com/drink14 and use code drink14 for up to 14 free meals plusfree shipping! Go to publicgoods.com/DRINK or use code DRINK at checkout for $15 off your first order!

Surprise! We have a fun bonus mini crossover episode for you today! We chatted with Hannah Smith of The Opportunist podcast, one of our favorites for mystery and intrigue. Tune in as Hannah shares with us a very strong candidate for our infamous phrase "pillar to killer" aka Robert Courtney, a pharmacist who scammed millions by diluting chemotherapy medications. He's also the focus of The Opportunist, season two! Our conclusion: stay a pillar and stop murdering people with cancer... and that's why we drink! Check out the new season of The Opportunist for the full, in-depth story of Robert Courtney. And be sure to check out the second part of this crossover HERE on The Opportunist feed, where we share our own take on stories of opportunists with Hannah!

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!

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!

Hey ghosty pop, we simply can't do this right now! Join us for another rousing set of truly cursed stories sent in by you all. This month we hear from listeners about their haunted hospital elevators, potentially possessed children and absolutely demonic tiny black shoes. We also pitch the new sitcom: Two and a Half Ghosts... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play!Go to HelloFresh.com/drink14 and use code drink14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping!Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and get a one-month free trial of Premium Membership! Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to take your quiz and save 20% on yourfirst order!

If there are no flying saucers, then why are you at my house, weirdo?? ...is what we would say to the Men in Black should they come a knockin'. But don't tell them that, because we really don't want to see them in the first place. Welcome to episode 229! Em takes us down under for the Westall UFO sightings at a school in Australia that lands some kids in detention and others permanently disappeared?? #babsforpresident Then Christine bums us out again with the gut-wrenching story of wrongfully convicted Ronnie Long and the broken justice system that kept him incarcerated for so many years. We also discover that when we're off, we're actually on... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/drinkGo to ZOLA.com/DRINK today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at FABFITFUN.comBack by popular demand, receive Bacon for Life! Right now, new members can get bacon for life when they sign up! Just go to ButcherBox.com/ATWWDTry ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at this web address: ZipRecruiter.com/drinkHead to Rothys.com/DRINK to find your new favorites today!

This week we're here to party, y'all! Specifically with the incredible ladies from Sinisterhood! We're so grateful and excited to have Heather and Christie on this week (and to have been on an episode of theirs - check out Sinistershood, episode 142). To wow our guests, Em covers the ankle horney ghosts of the St. Augustine Old Jail and Christine takes us to Houston for the chilling case of the Icebox Murders. We've also got an exclusive scoop on Heather's job and Christie's lobster souffle... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK, for 20% off your first box! Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to take your quiz and save 20% on yourfirst order!Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to get 20% off your first purchase!Head to Rothys.com/DRINK to find your new favorites today!Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100!

What's your go-to ghost move? Ours is just draining everybody dry of their food and drink... Welcome to episode 227, where Em takes us all the way back to, first 2019 and then to year 5, for a good old fashion western saloon haunting, Miss Molly's Hotel in Dallas. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking and creepy disappearance of Kayla Berg. We also cover bladder anxiety, cake babies, and the existential Meighan... and that's why we drink! If you have any information regarding Kayla Berg's case, please contact the Antigo Police Department at 715-627-6411Be sure to vote for our pal Classic Kevin in the British Podcast Awards: bit.ly/voteckpodPlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Use code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box when you go to FabFitFun.com!Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/​DRINK​ and use ​DRINK​, for 20% off your first box! Stay cool, calm, and collected during the summer heat! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Stay fresh, stay clean with Native by going to NativeDeo.com/drink, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get 25% off your first order! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drinklisteners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINKAthletic Greens has got you for year-round immune support by offering a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Just go to athleticgreens.com/drink

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!

Welcome to Gemini Season and Listener Stories: Vol. 56, boozers and shakers! We're building up the birthday energy and reading all your creepy stories. This month we run quite the gamut with some connections to recent topics, unusual hauntings and birthday themed stories. Thank you for giving us the gift of goose-cam! And that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play!Go to HelloFresh.com/drink12 and use code drink12 for 12 free meals, includingfree shipping!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100!Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and get a free trial of Premium Membership!

It's episode 225, folks, and we've got some personal updates for you! Here are a few clues: Em had their pants down in a murderer's house and Christine had a catastrophe involving a dolphin named Dolph Lundgren and a sizzling laptop. But we mustered through and have some wild stories for you today, both from across the pond. First, Em covers the urban legend, the Black Shuck, which may or may not have creepy fingers. Then Christine brings us Britain's most prolific serial killer, Harold Shipman. We also investigate the invention of deer... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK, for 20% off your first box!Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/drinkFelixGrayGlasses.com/DRINK. Free shipping. Free exchanges. 30-day money back guarantee!Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at FABFITFUN.COMFor a limited time, ButcherBox is offering new members a free BBQ Bundle in their first box– That’s 2 NY strip steaks, 6 burgers, and 5 lbs of drumsticks all for FREE in your first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/ATWWDGo to ZOLA.com/drink today and use promo code SAVE50

It's episode 224! And the Vaccination Trifecta are finally out of quarantine and visiting family so we're super excited to bring you our very first live show from Christine's home state of Ohio! We had such a blast in Columbus and covered incredible stories: Em took us about an hour down the road to the Mansfield Reformatory. Then Christine takes us 30 minutes in the opposite direction for the intriguing unsolved case of the Circleville Letter Writer. And we won a Webby! We're SO thrilled. Thank you so much for everyone who voted and has supported us over the years. Check out our 5 word speech linked below. That's definitely why we drink! Check out our Webby speech here!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Go to Vistaprint.com/DRINK to get started on your unregiftable gift!Go to ZipRecruiter.com/drink today to try ZipRecruiter for FREE!Head to Rothys.com/DRINK to find your new favorites today!This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drinklisteners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINKGo to HelloFresh.com/drink12 and use code drink12 for 12 free meals, includingfree shipping!

Apologies in advance to all the cuttlefish out there... episode 223 takes us into the depths of the sea for Em's story on the legendary Kraken (as well as some wild facts about squids vs octopi) ! Then Christine covers the infamous Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski and creates a word we're never going to stop using now: "balloonatoons". And if you ever wanted to hear our take on Oswald the Octopus, we've got you covered... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Use coupon code DRINK21 for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.comGo to Vistaprint.com/DRINK to get started on your unregiftable gift!Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to get 20% off your first purchase!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100!Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play!Go to brightcellars.com/DRINK to take their 30 second quiz to get your wine matches, and receive 50% off your first 6 bottle order!

It's Em's lucky episode 222 and the rumors are true... Christine is with demon! We're dishing all the details on reactions and reliving the wild pregnancy genius that is The Maltese Bagans (created because a certain famed demon hunter yet again did not respond to Christine's pleas). Then Em takes on a story just dripping in ectoplasm from every orifice, the story of medium Eva Carrière (NOT to be confused with our Eva, for reasons that will soon become clear). Afterward, Christine takes us to New South Wales, Australia to cover the brutal and heartbreaking case of the Lin family murders and a daughter so incredible we can't send her enough love and light. We also debate the use of planchettes as teething toys... and that's why we drink! Watch the Maltese Bagans here: bit.ly/andthatswhyidontdrinkPlease consider supporting the companies that support us!Go to Canva.me/atwwd to get your FREE 45-day extended trial! If you go to reliefband.com and use promo code DRINK you’ll receive 20% offplus free shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money back guarantee! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/drinkStay fresh, stay clean with Native by going to NativeDeo.com/drink for 20% off your first order! Go to Curology.com/drink for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!

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

We're back with some traditional (and extremely creepy) listener ghost stories this month, boozers and shakers! Tune in to Listener Stories: Vol. 55 for a terrifying paranormal tunnel, some wild symptoms of exorcisms and to top it all off a ghost that's just super disappointed in you, potentially for playing hoop and stick. Christine also shares a terrifying tale of her own involving lightning and a ghost that traveled with her to a condo... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/DRINKThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drink listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINKGo to HelloFresh.com/drink12 and use code drink12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping!Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and get a free trial of Premium Membership!

Did you want to learn science from someone who just learned it yesterday? Well, welcome to episode 220 in which we do our best to understand multiverses, black holes and spaghettification (which we promise is a real term) all because Em researched the wrong topic. But as space lovers we were enthralled with the Back Door Theory, because honestly the idea of being torn apart atom by atom is just as scary as any cryptid. Em promises to bring you the Back Rooms Theory (also not the Back Woods Theory) next week. Then Christine pays homage to early pandemic binge watching trends with the story of Joe Exotic, his escalating rivalry with fellow big cat lover Carole Baskin and a murder-for-hire ploy that's only the tip of this chaotic iceberg. Christine also gets to practice her dramatic lyric reading skills... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to reliefband.com and use promo code DRINK to receive 20% off plus free shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money back guarantee! Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/DRINKFor a limited time, ButcherBox is offering new members a free Essentials Bundle in their first box– That’s 3 lbs of chicken breast, 2 lbs of pork chops, and 2 lbs of ground beef all for FREE in your first box! Just go to ButcherBox.com/ATWWDUse coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.comSimply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today!Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helix Sleep.com/DRINK

Get ready because episode 219 is a chatty one! What is a paper mâché nose doll? Who are mothman's grandchildren? We've got wild speculation on both this week and two fascinating topics: First Em takes us back into old school medium territory with the story of Helen Duncan aka Hellish Nell aka Scotland's Last Witch. It involves way more cheesecloth than you think. Then Christine covers the mysterious case of the Somerton Man aka the Tamam Shud case, which involves more secret pockets and ear measuring than you might think. We also tackle a question we know you've been anxiously waiting for us to answer: What exactly is British Vampire Condition? ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/drinkUse coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at FabFitFun.comGo to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase!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 ZipRecruiter.com/drink today to try ZipRecruiter for FREE! Go to brightcellars.com/DRINK to take their 30 second quiz to get your wine matches and receive 50% off your first 6 bottle order!

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!

If you see a praying mantis while listening to this episode, cover it's ears! Because this week in episode 217, Em takes us on a deep and disturbing dive into the world of praying mantis aliens (segoo-ing from the evil dark lord mantis from Laura Clarke's story last week). Then Christine brings us her first two-parter ever with part one of heavy hitter Richard Ramirez. Also, remember to be on the lookout for large bugs in robes... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Just go to Canva.me/ATWWD to get your FREE 45-day extended trial! Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/DRINKThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drinklisteners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINKGo to FLEXFITS.com/DRINK and use code DRINK for 20% off Flex Disc Starter Kits—or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping!Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com

Does this melodious voice sound familiar? Maybe even like it was cursed by a witch in order to achieve paranormal radio stardom? That's right, we have the one and only Terry Carnation from Dark Air as our first, best (and only) guest. He's known by many names and we've heard the moniker Rainn Wilson floating around too but we firmly believe that identity theft is real, so we're hoping the latter isn't a fraudulent imposter. Happy April Fools Day! Don't forget to store your souls (NOT sperm) in a crystal pendant and wear it non-stop in case you expire in the Venice canals and have to be fished out by a gondolier (or Em's bare hands)... and that's why we drink!Make sure to listen to Terry's triumphant return to radio in Dark Air, premiering April 1st, 2021! You can also hear Terry on Radio Rental and explore his collection of spooky stories on VHS - both are available on all your favorite listening platforms! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Right now, you can get $75 off your first order at Burrow.com/DRINKTo help you welcome the new season in style, Rothy’s is doing something they’ve never done before. Through May 9th 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/DRINK Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and get a free trial of Premium Membership!Go to HelloFresh.com/drink12 and use code drink12 for 12 free meals, includingfree shipping!Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Sit back, relax and enjoy our chill 90s coffee shop vibes this month, boozers and shakers. Let us set the stage: you're walking back to your seat with a scone and a London Fog in hand. Maybe you're wearing a black turtleneck, maybe you're even wearing one of those weird shrunken crinkle shirts that had no right being as popular as they were. You hear the snaps that tell you the last poem is over and a new artist is about to take the mic. You chit chat with the friend you dragged with you for moral support, until you hear it... the most mournful, dulcet tones you've heard all night. They're speaking of love, loneliness and the dangers of lamp light. Their red eyes meet yours as they deliver their well rehearsed verses and for a single second that holds all of eternity, you're locked together in this supernatural moment. Welcome to our Cryptid Poetry Slam! ...and THAT'S why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK, for 20% off your first box!Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/DRINKStep up your cooking game now and head over to Misen.com/DRINK for 20% off your first order!This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drinklisteners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINKGo to HelloFresh.com/drink12 and use code drink12 for 12 free meals, includingfree shipping!

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!

Welcome to episode 211, where this week we're spreading the bad news so it doesn't turn into worse news... Join us as Em dives even deeper into the world of conspiracy theories for the second part in their series on QAnon. They cover the antisemitism at the root of it, just how people are getting sucked in and the rumors about who could be behind the infamous Q poster. Then Christine takes us back to Psych 101 class with the case that prompted not only the Bystander Effect but the origins of 911 itself, the murder of Kitty Genovese. We also look into Kitty's badass life as a bartender, "bookmaker" and girlfriend. And lastly, is Em a gummy worm sinner? ...and that's why we drink! Check out the blog posts Em mentions in their story here: https://religioninpublic.blog/2020/11/06/a-conspiracy-at-the-heart-of-it-religion-and-q/ https://religioninpublic.blog/2021/01/26/the-anti-semitism-of-christian-nationalists-thanks-to-qanon/Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use promo code DRINKHead to Literati.com/DRINK for 25% off your first two orders! Select your child’s book club and start them on a literary journey like no other!Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase!Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/drink Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play!Go to HelloFresh.com/drink10 and use code drink10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping!

Let's plunge into it! Episode 210 celebrates all things lemon and plunger related as we also spill bread crumbs all over the floor... That's because Em is taking us on a very timely journey through the wild web of beliefs of the QAnon conspiracy theory. Then we segoo flawlessly into cult territory as Christine takes us to Antelope, Oregon in the 80s to cover the Rajneesh Movement and their plan to poison an entire town. We also learn how Christine finally made the cut for Hoboken Style, baby! ...and that's why we drink! Here are some real sites you can visit for more info on the fight against human trafficking: freedomunited.orghumantraffickingcenter.orgassetcampaign.orgThe National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1.888.373.7888Please 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/DRINKRight now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK, for 20% off your first box!Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your firstbox!Visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today!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!

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!

Happy February! We've got DJ Love and DJ Cupid in the house... but we rewound live radio so we're actually not sure those are the final names we're going with. This month we've got quite the smorgasbord of mind-bending tales, some involving love, some obsession, maybe even a little Bigfoot spoken word poetry in the mix. Definitely make sure you listen to the very end for an especially mind-blowing story. We'll give you a hint, it involves Zak Bagans! It was just a real dealer's choice this month and Eva was the dealer. Our main takeaways are: A love emergency is still an emergency and also we might have rashes on our souls... and that's why we drink! Get your tickets to our new virtual live show here! onlocationlive.com/atwwd And submit your scariest experiences to [email protected] for your chance to be featured! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK for 20% off your first box!Step up your cooking game now and head over to Misen.com/DRINK for 20% off your first order!Go to FLEXFITS.com and use code DRINK for 20% Flex Disc Starter Kits—or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping!This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drink listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINKGet $75 off your first order at Burrow.com/DRINK

Lindas and tigers and bears... oh my! Episode 208 is brought to you by plain water, Em's bougie childhood and Xiinön's birth story. On the paranormal side of things, Em takes us back to the 80s for a UFO sighting from Japan Airlines flight 1628, a plane that was carrying some very Christine-specific cargo. Then Christine covers the dark and controversial case of the murder of Trang Ho by her Harvard roommate Sinedu Tadesse. We also learned a new phrase and it's, "please don't violate our airspace"... and that's why we drink! Get your tickets to our new virtual live show here! onlocationlive.com/atwwd And submit your scariest experiences to [email protected] for your chance to be featured! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get $75 off your first order at Burrow.com/DRINKCalm is offering 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/DRINKGo to ZOLA.com/DRINK today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates!Go to HelloFresh.com/drink10 and use code drink10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping!Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.comDesign like a pro with Canva Pro! Get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/atwwd

Welcome to episode 207 where we celebrate our podcast conception and the birth of Em's paranormal tabloid! Em takes us on a salacious journey through the paranormal history of the Cheltenham Ghost. Then Christine covers a cold blooded case with some wild twists and turns in the murder of Betsy Faria. Also, please join us in dismantling the patriarchy one burp at a time... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Literati.com/DRINK for 25% OFF your first 2 orders and pick your kids book club today! Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today! Go to thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase!Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/DRINK!Get started today at StitchFix.com/DRINK and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix!Go to FelixGrayGlasses.com/DRINK to shop glasses that work as hard as you do!

Welcome to episode 206! This week we learn that hell hath no fury like a vengeful lady fish, or at least someone who's extremely into mermaids. Em covers the paranormal stories of legendary location Pyramid Lake, including the people who have seen the bottom and are too scared to tell us about it. Then Christine covers the chilling story of the Cleveland kidnappings of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus by true monster Ariel Castro. And don't be surprised if Christine's dad tries to give you dried blueberries next halloween... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.tvSee for yourself why TRUFF is the biggest hot sauce on Instagram and Tik Tok! Get 10% off site-wide when you use promo code DRINK at truff.com!Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/DRINKTry 5 pairs of glasses at home for free with Warby Parker at warbyparker.com/DRINKDownload Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play!Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to get 20% off your order!

Be careful with your bread this year, everyone! It's episode 205 and we're already worried about what we could manifest even with just sandwich predictions. Speaking of predictions, this week Em covers all the times the TV show The Simpsons predicted the future, and how the writers just might be time-traveling mathematicians. Then Christine covers the story of Mexican human rights activist Miriam Rodríguez Martínez and how she tracked down her daughter’s killers all on her own. Also, why did no one call us to go eat cheese on Mars... and that's why we drink! You can find Christine's heartfelt video on miscarriage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOiCz2KMuRsPlease consider supporting the companies that support us! With Daily Harvest, we’re enjoying undeniably delicious, clean food, without any of the prep. And whether you’re looking to have your daily dose of fruits and veggies, or just want to have a little more time back on your hands you can too! Get started today. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Native deodorant is made with ingredients you’ve heard of, like coconut oil and shea butter. You wear deodorant every day, shouldn’t you be able to understand the ingredients list? 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.Take control of acne, dark spots, breakouts or whatever your unique concerns may be with a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to Curology.com/drink for a free 30-day trial. Just pay for shipping and handling! See Curology.com for all the details.Visit https://betterhelp.com/drink and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for ATWWD listeners get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/drink.

Happy 2021 and episode 204! Christine has already met her quota of songs sung to Em, but don't worry she has more. This week we're starting the new year with a bang as Em brings us the story of the Golem, straight out of Jewish folklore. Then Christine covers heavy hitter Son of Sam and throws Em back to stories Linda told of living in the area Son of Sam terrorized. We also speculate on the horrors of Fantasia and we, like Golem the Pokemon, would also like one hundred candies in order to evolve... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! FabFitFun is the only subscription that delivers full-size, self-care and wellness products straight to your door. Use coupon code “DRINK” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com. #fabfitfunpartnerWhether you’re looking for peak performance or better health, covering your bases with Athletic Greens makes investing in your energy, immunity and gut health each day simple, tasty and efficient. Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a commitment to their health every day.If you’re getting ready to hunker down for the winter, make sure your home is up to the task with Burrow. Right now, you can save an extra $75 off your purchase by going to Burrow.com/DRINK!

Welcome to 2021! We're only predicting sandwiches this time around. We decided to scale down our manifesting this year and just focus on food... remember when we learned the history of the word "quarantine" mere weeks before the epidemic hit. Yikes! We're just so glad to be here in the new year with you all and reading your creepy stories. This month Em dubs the theme "poop your pants" scary. We've got an equal split of wild paranormal stories and true crime connections, like the truth behind who spotted Richard Speck's notorious tattoo that led to his capture. We also hear from a listener who was cursed by our listeners episode about curses caused by the podcast. Lastly, we may or may not have discovered that Chrsitine's real dad is a bathroom shadow figure... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Whether you’re looking for peak performance or better health, covering your bases with Athletic Greens makes investing in your energy, immunity and gut health each day simple, tasty and efficient. Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a commitment to their health every day.Stitch Fix offers clothing hand-selected by expert stylists for your unique size, style, and budget. It’s a completely different and fun way to find clothes that you will love to wear. Get started today at StitchFix.com/DRINK and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix!With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. HelloFresh lets you skip those trips to the grocery store, and makes home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – and that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/drink10 and use code drink10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping!

Christmastime is here! It's episode 203 and our official holiday episode so whether you celebrate with Elf on a Shelf, Mensch on a Bench, Krampus on the Mantle or Caillou in the Bayou, we're here to bring you some festive cheer! Em takes us into the wintery snowbanks to cover the history of the Yeti, then Christine covers the Christmas crimes of lone outsider Dewey Sham aka the Santa Clause Burglaries. Em also declares Christine dangerously good at bamboozling... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! See for yourself why TRUFF is the biggest hot sauce on Instagram and Tik Tok! Get 10% off site-wide when you use promo code DRINK at truff.com. That’s 10% off everything—including White TRUFF VIP box and TRUFF Variety Pack. Just in time for the holidays! Just shop at truff.com and use promo code DRINK.Get a 3-Step Routine for any skin type by visiting glossier.com/podcast/DRINK. For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order.Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health every day.Go to HelloFresh.com/drink10 and use code drink10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. HelloFresh lets you skip those trips to the grocery store, and makes home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – and that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit!

Would we want to have our pants unbuttoned in a dark wardrobe by a bunch of spiritualists? We ponder this and many more hard hitting questions this week as Em brings us back to the booming age of American Spiritualism with the story of the Davenport Brothers and their tricky wardrobe. Then Christine takes us to 1996 and Christmas day in Boulder, Colorado for, you guessed it, the notorious JonBenét Ramsey case! Our orthopedic slippers are off on this one, so buckle up for all of our thoughts and theories. We also hatch a plan to convert our Blue's Clues wardrobe into a working Davenport cabinet... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Right now, Embark has an offer on their Breed and Health Kit for our listeners this holiday season! Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with promo code DRINK. Visit Embarkvet.com and use promo code DRINK to save $50 today.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. Free Shipping. Free Exchanges. 30-day money back guarantee. FelixGrayglasses.com/DRINK.Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat clean, undeniably delicious food, no matter what your day brings. Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!FabFitFun is the only subscription that delivers full-size self-care and wellness products straight to your door. Use coupon code “DRINK” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com.

Welcome to our big 50th listener stories episode! In honor of such a milestone, we're covering the hard hitting topics you've always yearned to know more about, like "does every dead guy have his name changed to Walt in the afterlife?" and "if you buy 12 cakes and your grandfather's ghost eats 9 of them, how many do you have left?". We also have a very special theme this time around: How ATWWD Cursed Me. We're chilled to our very core by all your creepy experiences related to the podcast. We also may have had a special guest write in... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. With our promo code, DRINK, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK.Glossier put Boy Brow + Generation G together for an instantly put-together look— full, fluffy brows and just-blotted lips in just two steps. Get the Boy Brow + Generation G duo by visiting glossier.com/podcast/DRINK. For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order. You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to nutrafol.com and using promo code DRINK. New customers will get 20% off – this is their best offer available anywhere. Plus FREE shipping on EVERY order! Get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door with HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/80drink and use code 80drink to get $80 off including free shipping!

Episode 201 is one linguine all the way to the top! Mostly because we discover that if we die under strange circumstances and there's not a ouija board session with us entered as witness testimony, we'll be pissed. This week Em covers the Fox Sisters, whose claim to fame is foot cracking and accidentally founding American Spiritualism. Then Christine takes us to Australia for the wildly mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk and a deep dive on the science of trash shoots. And maybe we're just a product of our times, but we're not sure we would recognize the specific sounds of coffin-making... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Don’t wait. Do something nice for yourself. Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code drink to get 10% off your first order and free shipping.BetterHELP wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. Visit https://betterhelp.com/drink and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional.Listen at home, or wherever you are — your holidays will be merrier with fun, festive tunes. Remember: for a limited time, new subscribers can get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE. Go to Amazon.com/whywedrink.

Episode 200 is finally here!! Can you even imagine a world in which Christine doesn't know Em is a clown?! Or that Em would be surprised that a member of Christine's family set a bear loose in town? We're taking quite a few walks down memory lane today and we've got some fun, throwback announcements to go with it! We just released a kick ass, limited edition ATWWD comic book that brings our very first episode to life! We also released vintage merch that's lived with us in all our recording studios (and Em screen printed with their very own hands). Em also made us all a digital escape room so we can celebrate together from afar. And we've got some surprise guest appearances from Lemon (who is safe and sound and quarantining with Em) and the story of a newly blossoming, real life friendship with Farmer Bob. For our stories today we decided to keep with the throwback theme and revisit the topics from our first episode: The Winchester Mystery House and Jonestown! We had a blast giving these OG topics a fresh coat of paint with our current research methods. We even discovered some new details we missed the first time around, like the Winchester Mystery House is even more of a fire hazard than we previously thought and Jim Jones just might have been the only straight person in the entire world. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who has stuck with us on this wild ride. We can't thank you enough for helping us spiral this small idea of ours into the chaotic fever dream it's become. We couldn't do it without you! But perhaps most importantly, even after 200 episodes, you can still call us daddy and we'll sell you a monkey... and that's why we drink!Get your copy of our brand new, kick ass comic book and vintage merch here: atwwdmerch.comCheck out Em's digital escape room here! (For the best quality, please use a laptop instead of a phone. Thanks!) Bit.ly/atwwdescaperoomPlease consider supporting the companies that support us!Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. There’s NO risk. With our promo code, DRINK, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK. That’s Stamps.com, enter DRINK. Stamps.com – Never go to the Post Office again.Shop Native’s holiday collection TODAY by going to NativeDeo.com/drink, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering our listeners 10% off your first order! Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 10% off your first purchase! That’s THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK for 10% off today!You can get $10 Off your first pair of Feetures—just in time for the holidays! Use promo code DRINK at feetures.com for $10 off your first pair.

Happy December, creeps and peeps! Did we request full moon stories? It sure seems like we did as we've got a whole fun batch of creepy, sweet and just plain wild stories related to the full moon! We also couldn't completely ignore the impending advent so our last story involves a special, festive yet ghostly guest appearance. Thank you to everyone who sent in their stories! Don't forget to submit your scary stories for our big 50th listener's episode bash! Send any and all stories about "How And That's Why We Drink Cursed Me" to [email protected] by December 2nd! And if you'd like to hear your story read in a lovely Scottish accent by long-time friend of the podcast, CK for our bonus Patreon listener's episodes, you can email CK directly now at [email protected]!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use promo code DRINK at check out for 20% off your first box. Head to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK for 20% off and show support for our podcast.BetterHELP wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. Visit https://betterhelp.com/drink and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for ATWWD listeners! Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/drink.Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer on their Breed and Health Kit for our listeners this holiday season! Go to embarkvet.com now to get the best deal of the year AND free shipping. Use Promo code DRINK to save $64 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit.Rather than giving an unoriginal gift this holiday, make it unregiftable with a custom gift from Vistaprint. Go to Vistaprint.com/DRINK to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to get an unregiftable gift. Get started today at Vistaprint.com/DRINK.

Always Christine, never the coroner... this week on episode 199 (wow, so close to 200!) we're still battling side effects of our new medications but are wholeheartedly embracing all the many and varied ways we could feel uncomfortable next! We've also got some big and mysterious stories to distract us this week as Em takes us on an epic Scottish adventure to Loch Ness. That's right, Em is covering the legend of Nessie (and their potential love interest with some Xiinön-level falsies)! Then Christine covers an unsolved mystery that will leave you contemplating chimneys, folded clothes and cabins in the woods in the story of missing Colorado teen Joshua Maddux, also known as the Boy in the Chimney. And do you think Nessie could have been a vacuum cleaner this whole time? Either way, Em may have officially sent Christine over the edge and into the loch... and that's why we drink! Check out the poem Em mentioned in their story that was written in Nessie's very own first language: bit.ly/nessiesongPlease consider supporting the companies that support us! ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering our listeners 10% off your first order! Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 10% off your first purchase!Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at rothys.com/DRINK. That’s Rothys.com R-O-T-H-Y-S.com/DRINK. Style and sustainability meet to create your new favorites!Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health. Go to athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.Take control of acne, dark spots, breakouts or whatever your unique concerns may be with a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to Curology.com/drink for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! See Curology.com for all the details.

It's episode 198 and we've got lots of juice covered news for you! For starters, we're getting so close to our 200th episode and we can't wait to share the surprises we have in store. Then Em announces they've officially been diagnosed with ADHD and is reaping the benefits of their new medication, including both dry mouth and a laser focused deep dive into what it means to be drawn and quartered... which unfortunately happened in their story topic this week: the Charleston Old City Jail aka the most haunted building in South Carolina. Then Christine covers a story with a wild amount of footage pre-murder: the Watts family killings. We're also led to believe Nichol is the new Meghan... and that's why we drink!Check out Dakota Laden's winning mashup video Em talks about here! bit.ly/gamashupPlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. There’s NO risk. With our promo code, DRINK, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long term commitments or contracts.Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK.Shop 15% off through Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Go to Felix Gray Glasses.com/DRINK to shop better Blue Light glasses at their best price EVER. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges.Join MILLIONS of happy HELLO TUSHY customers RIGHT NOW and have a clean butt with every flush. Go to HELLOTUSHY.com/DRINK to get TEN PERCENT OFF.Go to Vistaprint.com slash DRINK to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to get an unregiftable gift. Get started today at vistaprint.com/DRINK. Get the Cloud Paint Duo by visiting Glossier.com/podcast/DRINK. For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order. (certain exclusions apply)

It's episode 197 and we're here to tell you, we don't know that goat and we've never seen that lizard before in our lives! Although we might have started an avalanche by turning ourselves into wolves, because this week Em brings us the second part in their two-part series on the history and trials of werewolves. Then Christine covers the tragic death by exposure of Saskatoon Saulteaux First Nations teen Neil Stonechild and the wildly racist practice of starlight tours by local police. Lastly, we offer our apologies but we mean full offense to medieval pamphlet writers... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code DRINK. New customers will get twenty-percent off plus FREE shipping on EVERY order. This is their best offer available anywhere.Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. There’s NO risk. With our promo code, DRINK, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK.Give the gift of Native by going to NativeDeo.com/drink, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.Brooklinen is the home essentials company offering premium sheets, bedding, towels and much more without the luxury level markups. Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code drink to get 10% off your first order and free shipping.

Happy Starch Season again! We're back with another bonus listeners episode and, wow, do we have a peeling you'll like this one... believe it or not, we actually did get potato themed stories as requested. We're also super excited to share a turkey adjacent combo of stories involving an armed tricyclist, the panting of a bunch of ghost poodles, and a ransom note found in the floorboards of an old house. Thank you to everyone who sent in stories to help us get into that November mood. Could you peel a potato for all of eternity? Only if we could take breaks to eat those delicious god-apples... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat clean, undeniably delicious food, no matter what your day brings. Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box! Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer on their Breed and Health Kit for our listeners this holiday season! Go to Embarkvet.com now to get the best deal of the year AND free shipping. Use Promo code DRINK to save $64 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit. Offer ends on 12/1.It’s simple: if you have a computer, Honey should be on it. It’s free and works with whatever browser you use. You can get Honey for free today at Joinhoney.com/DRINK.Get 10% off site-wide when you use promo code DRINK at truff.com. That’s 10% everything—including White TRUFF VIP box and TRUFF Variety Pack. Just in time for the holidays!

Welcome to episode 196! It may be a little too on the snout, so to speak... because Em is covering the history of werewolves in the first of a two part series! Then Christine takes on another Halloween related story with the tragic disappearance of Cindy Song. And conspiracy of the week: did Jesus know about werewolves? ... and that's why we drink! We're also sending everyone love, peace and rest after this stressful election week! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit https://betterhelp.com/drink and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for ATWWD listeners! Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/drink. Order your FabFitFun Winter box today! Use coupon code “DRINK” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com Go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK90 and use code DRINK90 to get $90 off including free shipping.Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use promo code DRINK at check out for 20% off your first box.

Happy starch season!! While it will always be spooky season in our hearts, time does tend to move forward so we're also getting ready to pass the cranberry sauce if you know what we mean. But, don't worry, our listener stories this month are still wildly scary. Eva woke up at 3am to her phone glitching after reading them and Christine's printer refused to print them! Join us for our least favorite topic: Black Eyed Kids!! No one is allowed to open their doors anymore, at any point, unless it's Postmates... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! If you’re a homeowner, head to Policygenius.com right now to get started. They’ve saved their home and auto insurance customers an average of $1,127 a year. Policygenius. When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right.Make getting dressed the easiest part of your routine at jennikayne.com. Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRINK at checkout.So many people have been using BetterHELP that they are recruiting additional counselors in all 50 states. Special offer for ATWWD listeners: get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/drink! See why Feetures has quickly become the #1 running sock in America. For listeners of And That’s Why We Drink, you can receive $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures by going to feetures.com and using our code DRINK.

Xiinön is still in the room this week... so sue her! We're also pretty sure we're cursed so get ready for some spooky updates in episode 195! We're still riding high from spooky season and bringing you the creeps with Em's story on the history of Frankenstein. Then Christine takes us to Evatha's hometown of Leesburg, Virginia to cover the East Coast Rapist, not to be confused with the East Area Rapist. Em also shares quite an array of photos from the world's worst playground... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at rothys.com/DRINK. That’s Rothys.com/DRINK. Style and sustainability meet to create your new favorites!Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership. Receive free access to thousands of classes for a limited time. Be one of the first 1,000 to sign up at skillshare.com/DRINK.Go to buyphantomwine.com and enter DRINK for 20% off online purchases of Phantom wine.You’re going to love Amazon Music Unlimited as much as we do. Take advantage of this incredible offer today! For a limited time… you can get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE. Go to Amazon.com/whywedrink. That’s Amazon.com/whywedrink to get your first three months of Amazon Music for FREE.

HALLOWEEN IS HERE!! And Eva's currently calling a lawyer because episode 194 is so spooky, it might just be illegal. We're also worried Zak Bagans is going to sue and/or block all of us now... Because as a Halloween surprise Em is covering the history of our favorite paranormal investigator and the origins of Ghost Adventures!! Christine then takes us on a wild Halloween ride that may very well be the basis for the urban legend that had our parents combing our Trick-or-Treat candy for poison, the story of The Candyman Ronald O'Bryan. Tune in to hear all about our spooky live stream, see Christine's Lemon costume, and get a sneak peek of Em's undying alien love, Xiinön! And may we never forget Xiinön's catch phrase: She put on a few falsies, so SUE her... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering my listeners 10% off your first order! Go to ThirdLove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 10% off your firstpurchase!Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at rothys.com/DRINK. That’s Rothys.com/DRINK. Style and sustainability meet to create your new favorites!

Welcome to episode 193 where we're bringing you to both Hawaii and Alaska! First, Em tells us the creepy, cool story of the Night Marchers of Hawaii, the deadly ghosts of warriors past. Then Christine shares the story of a serial killer she's deeming one of the scariest she's covered yet: heavy hitter and Alaska-resident Israel Keyes. And, in the meantime, should we start peeing on ourselves now just in case it wards off ghosts? And that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to buyphantomwine.com and enter DRINK for 20% off online purchases of Phantom wine.Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat clean, undeniably delicious food, no matter what your day brings. Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code DRINK to get twenty-five dollars off your first box!If you’re a homeowner, head to Policygenius.com right now to get started. They’ve saved their home and auto insurance customers an average of $1,127 a year. Policygenius: When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right.

Surprise!! We're bringing you some extra spooky stories this Halloween season! Join us for this extra special, extra scary bonus episode filled with your own hauntings and true crimes, plus some fun fall announcements from us. We're bringing you everything from the REAL nightmare on Elm Street to an attack of a demon dog-man, not to mention a terrifying recurring Halloween dream and a double murder that cancelled Halloween one year in a place that hits a little close to home for Christine. Do we finally have a good reason not to get murdered in the woods... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Make the switch to Native today by going to NativeDeo.com/DRINK, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order.Go to HelloFresh.com/80drink and use code 80drink to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box!Get the entire Boy Brow + Futuredew + Balm Dot Com set by visiting glossier.com/podcast/DRINK. For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order. This deal expires soon, so act fast!It’s simple: if you have a computer, Honey should be on it. It’s free and works with whatever browser you use. You can get Honey for free today at JoinHoney.com/DRINK.

Move the embalming fluid aside and get comfy! Because this week, episode 192 is ushering in the spooky season! Em gives us an old-school haunting with an '80s talk show twist in the Snedeker Haunting. Then Christine takes us to Scotland for the wild and fucked up tale of Bible John, a dance hall murderer who confounded police for so long they gave out business cards to every man they eliminated as a suspect that said, "I'm not Bible John". We're also pretty sure this episode includes the sound of a hundred thousand bats flying out of our souls and leaving our husks behind... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Make an investment in your health today and try the ultimate all-in-one wellness bundle and support your immunity, gut health and energy by visiting AthleticGreens.com/DRINK. You’ll receive up to a year’s supply of Liquid Vitamin D for FREE with your first purchase!It’s time to customize your FabFitFun box for the Fall season! Sign up today to receive your first box and join a community of over 1 million women who are already obsessed. Use coupon code “DRINK” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com.

Episode 191 is coming in hot, just like the luchador in Christine's story today! But first Em takes us on a bloodthirsty journey through the story of Mercy Lena Brown aka the last American vampire. Then Christine covers the wild tale of luchador and grandma murderer Juana Barraza. And we've decided to start our own wrestling tag-team. From now on, we shall be known as The Red Surfer, The Burrito Without Pants and Spicy Hair... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Take control of acne, dark spots, breakouts or whatever your unique concerns may be with a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to curology.com/drink for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! See Curology.com for all the details.Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at rothys.com/DRINK. Style and sustainability meet to create your new favorites!Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the top of the homepage and type in DRINK.

Happy spooky season, everyone!! We've got some WILD, seasonal tales for you today from your very own scary experiences... join us for a soaking wet seance, a distastefully hung ghost decoration paired with a possessed doll and some video evidence from a badass Canadian liquor store haunting. Christine also serenades us with a now traditional, "Halloween-time is here"... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Thrive Market.com/DRINK. Join today and you’llget a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value.Make getting dressed the easiest part of your routine at jennikayne.com.Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRINK at checkout.Special offer for ATWWD listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/drink Right now, just for our listeners, go to HuntAKiller.com/BWDRINK use promo code BWDRINK at check out for 20% off your first box.

We're not here to solve your migraines today, folks! We've got two wild rides to take you on in episode 190 (wow, we're getting close to 200)! First Em covers the supposed first documented ghost in America, the extremely dramatic Nelly Butler. Then Christine takes us back to California for the Keddie Cabin Murders and a sheriff's department that straight up forgets about one of the victims. Interested in family trees? We've got those this week too! And that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies who support us! See why Feetures has quickly become the #1 running sock in America.For listeners of And That’s Why We Drink, you can receive $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures by going to feetures.com and using my code DRINK.Get Boy Brow by visiting glossier.com/podcast/DRINKAll new customers will get 10% off their first order on Glossier.com/podcast/DRINK (certain exclusions apply)Try Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program: Order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home forfree for 5 days – there’s no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label.Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/drink.

Welcome to episode 189! The one in which we encounter a boat who may have been misgendered and then murdered everybody. Em takes us on a wild ride on the ghost ship SS Ourang Medan. Then Christine continues the wild ride with the story of Lorena Bobbitt and her dick of a husband (not to mention the fate of her husband's dick). We're also pretty sure everyone has an enemy from Manassas (sorry, Manassas!)... and that's why we drink! If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you can find help at the domestic abuse hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)There's still time to register to vote! With the monumental loss of Justice Ginsburg this week, it's important, now more than ever, to use our hurt as fuel and take action. For an easy way to register to vote in your state, visit bit.ly/andthatswhywevotePlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/DRINKGo to Felixgrayglasses.com/DRINK for the absolute best quality blue light filtering glasses on the market!Go to dailyharveest.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Head to Policygenius.com right now to get started! Who knows what weirdly specific amount they could save you!

So cute, so fun, so demonic! Episode 188 is a big one because we've got a new lemon to introduce you to... it may or may not have followed Eva home after we used Christine's homemade ouija board and wine glass planchette. Em also kicks off spooky season with the Legend of Sleepy Hollow! Then Christine covers the unsolved disappearance of Josh Guimond which involves a scent dog with the incredible name Hoover von Vacuum. We may have also made lunch our bitch... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to nativedeo.com/drink or use promo code DRINK at checkout for 20% off your first order! Get a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale when you go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINKUse coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com Go to HelloFresh.com/80drink and use code 80drink to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping on your first box!Get 20% off your Amazon Smart Lighting Bundle, only at Amazon.com/DRINK

Hi there, are you peeling OK today? Because we're not sure we are... this week on episode 187 we're pretty sure the fake haunted doll we made up cursed Christine's contact out of her eye. Em then takes us all the way to Romania for some poltergeist activity in the story of Eleonora Zugun and her Dracu (Devil) within. Then Christine brings new meaning to the name "Bambi" with the story of Laurie Bembenek. Also, it turns out potatoes are the rocks of the starch family... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to buyphantomwine.com and enter DRINK for 20% off online purchases of Phantomwine! Go to thirdlove.com/DRINK for 15% off today!Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/DRINK2

Happy October! Wait, we mean September... right? Time might be all in our minds at this point but your listener stories sure are real! Thank you to everyone who sent in their spooky real life stories this month - from almost getting kidnapped outside the library to the ghost of an arson victim and a grandma who was smart enough to say no to the Manson Family, we've got some wild stories for you this month. Whatever month it may be... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit betterhelp.com/drink and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Plus, get 10% off your first month! Get a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to Curology.com/drink for a free 30-day trial, justpay for shipping and handling!

Join us for ghost brunch this weekend, won't you? For episode 186, Em's taking us to Charleston, South Carolina, specifically a local haunted brunch spot called Poogan's Porch. Then Christine covers the unsolved case of Texas fitness instructor Missy Bevers. And we're sorry for calling you out for your OBX bumper sticker... and that's why we drink!

May we please introduce you to Emothy, Christopolis and Evatha! For episode 185, we're bringing you some randonauting updates and a sleep over that may or may not have included a Ouija board ambush. Then Em tells the surprisingly recent story of the Chupacabra and Christine covers the heartbreaking and infuriating case of Tamla Horsford. We also attempt to bring you the Chupacabra family tree... and that's why we drink! Check out Princeton University's research on the Chupacabra here: http://www.princeton.edu/~accion/chupa.htmlListen to the Tamla Horsford 911 call here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0iCOt8rw9gPlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 10% off your first month with Better Help when you go to www.betterhelp.com/drinkGet that glowy, dewy look for yourself by visiting www.Glossier.com/podcast/DRINKIf you’re a homeowner, head to www.Policygenius.com right now to get started! Go to www.Thrive.com/drink for a free gift and up to $22 in value!

Get ready to rumble with some cheesecake this week! Episode 184 has us sugar high and waxing poetic about everything from Christine's cursed staircase to Em's haunted tea time. Em then covers the wildly spooky Preston Castle and the possible possession of our favorite ghost hunter. Then Christine covers a case so full of plot twists, we're on the edge of our seats: the story of Angela Diaz. And who's joining us for Steeped in Stories TMTMTM? ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale. Just go to www.Stamps.com , click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK.Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at www.warbyparker.com/drinkUse coupon code “DRINK” for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.comGo to www.DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!

Boy, are Christine's arms tired this week... because she's back in LA! Join us for episode 183 and an in-person recording session that we can only classify as "tipsy turvy". First Em covers a poltergeist of many names, one of which is Mary-Ellen, the Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills. Then Christine takes us to Sugar Land, Texas for the Whitaker Family Murders, after we have a brief Corrections Section TMTMTM. And don't forget to wave your trumpet at some cows this week... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Go to www.BUYRAYCON.com/atwwd for 15% off Raycon wireless earbuds.Go to www.NativeDEO.com/Drink or use promo code DRINK at checkout for 20% off your first order.Go to www.Drinkworks.com for the nespresso of cocktails!Go to www.HelloFresh.com/80drink and use code 80drink to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box.

Thanks for the snaps, sorry for the insult! This week we're talking Quarantine malaise and how books and teatime are helping. Em also takes us to Ireland for the wild hauntings of the Leap Castle, which includes a murder hole and the terrifyingly named spirit, "Elemental". Then Christine covers the incredibly sad and mysterious cold case of the disappearance of Kyron Horman. Em also shares their million dollar science fair invention... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/DRINK for free shipping on the best quality blue light filtering glasses on the market.Go to www.HelloFresh.com/80drink and use code 80drink to get a total of $80 off your first box!Go to www.HelloTushy.com/DRINK to get 10% off your order!

Happy fall... we mean August (when are we, exactly?)! We're talking synchronicities today, and speaking of synchronicities, Em tells us about their first round of randonauting with Allison in which they may have set their intentions to Desperate Housewives. We've got some wild and just a bit too coincidental stories from you all this month, everything from dreams alerting you to a friend's distress to manifesting music festival tickets and snowman hats in August. Also, were we shitty children in a past life and was Eva our mom?? ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Head to www.Policygenius.com right now to get started. They’ve saved their home and auto insurance customers an average of $1,127 a year!

Cheers to the dolls! This week we're drinking because episode 181 is not just about one doll but a whole island full! That's right, Em is taking us to the notorious Island of the Dolls in Mexico. And you might be surprised who the mayor is. Then Christine takes us on a deep dive into the mysterious murder of Rey Rivera, a case recently covered on the new reboot of Unsolved Mysteries. Don't forget to tell us if you hear any murmuring in your house... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 10% off your first Glossier order on http://www.Glossier.com/podcast/DRINK Go to http://www.Theragun.com/DRINK and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY! Get a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale when you go to http://www.Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK Go to http://www.Nativedeo.com/drink or use promo code drink at checkout for 20% off your first order!

We're so close to the big two double oh! Join us for episode 180 where we promise to celebrate episode 200 by secretly flying to each other's houses while Eva finally quits! Today Em gets sultry with some poetry from outer space and the epic (and sometimes uncomfy) love story of Elizabeth Klarer and her alien lover. Is it the alien Twilight? That's for you to decide. Then Christine brings us a whopper of a story and covers Jeffrey Dahmer. From skeleton ASMR to the notorious chocolate factory, this one is a doozy of a story you won't want to miss. Also be sure to check out Elizabeth and Akon's love missives with the links below... it's definitely why we drink! Click if you dare for Elizabeth and Akon's erotic story: http://www.200-countries-download.org/english/svetelna_knihovna/htm/en/en_kniha_beyond_the_light_barrier.htmhttp://www.zamandayolculuk.com/elizabeth_klarer_contact.htmPlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 10% off your first month of Better Help when you go to https://betterhelp.com/drinkGo to https://www.drinkworks.com for a great deal and free shipping! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at https://www.fabfitfun.comGo to https://www.Dailyharvest.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!

Get ready for some Tik Tok adventures because this week we're "heavily inspired by chaos theory"! First, Christine gives us an update on the potential hauntings of her new house... during a thunderstorm. Then Em covers a synchronicity of synchronicities, the phenomenon of Randonauting and the Randonautica app. Christine then continues her two-part series on the epidemic of violence against Black trans women with the tragic murder of Riah Milton. Please find links to donate and ways to support Black trans lives below. Also please randonaut while thinking of our podcast and let us know if it takes you to cheesecake... and that's why we drink!How to contribute to the fight for justice for Riah Milton and Black trans lives: Harper's Bazaar, "Where to Donate to Support Black Trans Lives": https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a32870451/how-to-help-black-trans-lives-donate/Riah Milton's funeral fund (currently closed by the organizer): https://www.gofundme.com/f/sending-riah-homePlease consider supporting the companies that support us: Get 2 free months of Premium Skillshare Membership for free at http://www.Skillshare.com/DRINK2Go to http://www.Thirdlove.com/DRINK to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at http://www.Rothys.com/DRINKGet a special offer at Stamps.com that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK

Join us this week as Em continues to sit on their throne and Christine continues to project into the studio like the great Oz! Em takes us to Manila this week for the wild and vanishing story of Cornelio Closa and his potential alien encounters. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking and extremely recent murder of Dominique Fells in Philadelphia. If you have any information or want to donate to organizations protecting Black trans lives, please see the links below. Also, please normalize pronouns in 2020 and 2021 too... and that's why we drink! How to contribute to the fight for justice for Dominique Fells and Black trans lives: If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Akhenaton Jones please call the Philadelphia Police Department tip line at 1-215-686-TIPS.The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/The TGI Justice Project: http://www.tgijp.org/The Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative: https://www.snap4freedom.org/Emergency Release Fund: https://emergencyreleasefund.com/Harper's Bazaar, "Where to Donate to Support Black Trans Lives": https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a32870451/how-to-help-black-trans-lives-donate/Please consider supporting the companies that support us: Try 5 pairs of Warby Parker glasses at home for free at http://www.warbyparker.com/drinkGet a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale when you go to Stamps.com click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINKGo to HelloFresh.com/80drink and use code 80drink to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box!

Get ready... because this July we just might be astral projecting to the Cheesecake Factory! Join us for some Goose-Cam inducing astral projection stories that range from sending childhood messages about puppies to warding off faceless nightmare demons. We also learn about narcolepsy and sleepless hallucinations. And send us your synchronicity stories for August! And that's why we drink!

Yuck... we mean congratulations! This week we're reliving the glory days of our digital child Chremmett (Chremit?) and 4am sleepover madness. Em then covers the Pittsburgh Congelier House, which may or may not be debunked but the lore is still alive in everyone's hearts. Then Christine takes us to Ventura, California with the abduction and murder of Sherri Dally. Also, is Hell a lot closer than we think?... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to drinkworks.com for free shipping!

Our husks are here to stay this week! We've got another jam-packed episode with Em covering the Watseka Wonder, either a possession or possibly the product of a childhood crush. Then Christine covers the complicated and tragic case of Kendrick Johnson and the many angles and mishandlings involved with the case. We also recap some extremely stressful gift exchanges... and that's why we eat cheesecake!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Join Thrive Market today and get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order when you go to thrivemarket.com/DRINKGo to Dailyharvet.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Go to Theragun.com/DRINK and get your Gen 4 Theragun today!

We're ruining both penguins and clubs in this week's jam-packed episode! Em brings us the history of the hacker group Anonymous and Christine covers the murder of April Kauffman. And we just might have to come to terms with not being the "ideal Jersey Shore power couple"... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to HelloFresh.com/60drink and use code 60drink to get $60 off your first three weeks!Get a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale when you go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK

In light of this week’s demonstrations against racial violence and police brutality in America, it did not feel right for us to disregard the current climate and post an episode of ATWWD. Instead, as white folks, we feel it’s time to step out of frame and listen, learn, and absorb from Black voices, before taking action. Instead, And That’s Why We Drink has decided, alongside several other podcasts, to participate in the Podcast Blackout in support of and in solidarity with this week’s demonstrations against police brutality and racial violence in America. Instead of listening to this week’s episode, we urge you to take this time to do what you can to join the fight against racial injustice. If you are unable to protest, there are still countless ways to directly help the protest efforts. If you have the means, please consider donating to Campaign Zero, Reclaim the Block, the Black Visions Collective, or countless other local and national initiatives. You can also spend this time joining the clean-up efforts in your city, or educating yourself, family, and friends about the events that have let up to the current state of our country. Please visit tinyurl.com/blmforever for an extensive list of places to donate, petitions to sign, and tips for protesting safely. Thank you, and we’ll be back next week. For now, we urge you to take action. Whatever you do, don’t do nothing. White silence is white violence.

Happy birthday month to us! And to all you fellow Geminis out there. We've got some fun and spooky birthday-themed stories including a birthday cake curse and a dream visitation from an Oma that makes us cry and gets us reminiscing about our own paranormal grandparent encounters. We're such fruity arachnids... and that's why we drink!

We're going full rhombus this week, everyone! We've got some life announcements and some wild stories as Em takes us back into the world of Harry Prices with the story of the Séance of Rosalie. Then Christine covers the intense and gruesome story of Michelle Knotek. It only gets worse from here... 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.com!Visit Audible.com/drink or text drink to 500-500

Be sure to watch your chickens this week because Gef the Gemini, oh and spectral, Mongoose just might come after them! Em takes us all the way to the Isle of Man for the wild story of Gef the Mongoose in the second part of their series on the life of Harry Price. Then Christine covers the highly debated Smiley Face Killings and we consider just how ancient smiley face graffiti may actually be. We're also feeling pretty dragged by this 80 year old mongoose and his Gemini ways... and that's why we gossip then vanish!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code DRINK to get 20% off! Try Thrive Market and become a member risk-free! Go to ThriveMarket.com/DRINK for $20 in shopping credit towards your first order! Right now, our listeners get a special offer from Stamps.com that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK

Everything happens for a reason... especially when you want an orange lava burst juice box! We're back on our game this week and, with the exception of 6 minutes where Em's face freezes for no earthly reason (we're so sorry), we've got video for you again (check out our YouTube page here)! We're bringing you some intense and layered stories this week with the history of Harry Price, the first official ghost hunter! Then Christine takes us to Bethesda, Maryland and the home of the yacht club frat bro, with the wild and gruesome murder of Jayna Murray, also known as the Lululemon Murder. There's also quite a bit of undercarriage ectoplasm to discuss this week... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play!

"Pour one out for Michael Scott, Juniper and Em's computer! We attempted to up our game and record video this week and accidentally crashed Em's computer... oops! But that only means we get the chance to release the audio from one of our favorite live shows: Minneapolis at the beautiful Varsity Theater! Sit back, relax and get your drinks ready while we tell you the tales of Pepie the monster of Lake Pepin. He's either the size of a leg, an elephant or 20 feet, we're not exactly sure. Then Christine covers "the most cold blooded murderer who ever walked god's footstool", Harry Hayward and his dramatic murder of the badass dressmaker Kitty Ging. We're also mildly confused by the Minneapolis hamster tubes... and that's why we drink!

Let there be fun! We've got a wild ride for you this week as we virtually travel to the southern hemisphere. First Em covers the extremely haunted and messed up Aradale Mental Hospital in Australia. Then Christine takes us over to New Zealand for the also extremely messed up Bain Family murders in Dunedin. We're also pretty sure there's a dancing candelabra involved in both... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/DRINK2

Happy May, boozers and shakers! Get ready to white knuckle and buckle because it's the last month before Gemini season starts and we're already trying to figure out how to send gift-giving drones to each other. These last few months might have looked an awful lot like our own homes but that doesn't mean we can't spike our dopamine levels with some spooky stories! We've got a "date from Nopesville", a Scientology encounter and some haunted elevators and dorm rooms. And be sure to stay til the very end for a bonus story that just might involve a haunting and our favorite citrus... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit Audible.com/DRINK or text drink to 500-500

Have you eaten the uncooked goose? Don't worry, we'll let you know! This week Em takes us into the realm of reincarnation, past lives and ancient Egypt with the story of Dorothy Louise Eady or Omm Sety. Then Christine takes us to the mountains of Malibu for the upsetting and extremely frustrating case of Mitrice Richardson. We'd suggest listening to some Faith Hill or thinking about past lives before bed to de-stress... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code DRINK to get 20% off!Get a special offer from Stamps.com that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK

Clothing is a construct this week! Join us for part two of Em's dive into Mount Shasta and the world of the Lemurians, where we discover an alien melting pot! Then Christine covers the devastating cold case of the disappearance of Nancy Moyer. We're also getting real about quarantine feelings and Animal Crossing economics... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/drink Get 10% off your first 3 months of Ritual when you go to ritual.com/ATWWD

Would the Teletubbies advise that? If so, maybe don't do it. Those are the words we live by now. We've got a super mystic episode for you today because we accidentally coordinated alien cult stories! Em covers the history of the paranormal hot spot Mount Shasta in California. Then Christine takes on the infamous Heaven's Gate cult! Unrelatedly, can someone please help us bundle a paranormal insurance family plan? And that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get a special Stamps.com offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale! Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK To learn more about Hello Fresh, go to HelloFresh.comGet 30% off your first ThredUP order when you go to thredUP.com/DRINKDownload the Quibi app now to enjoy a free 90-day trial!

Do objects just show up in your hands for no reason? Then you might be a Thornton! This week Em covers the spooky Thornton Heath Poltergeist and Christine takes us deep into the mysterious and tragic murder of Lindsay Buziak. We're also ready for some quarantine banjo lessons... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Take two minutes - right now – to see how much youcan save on your car and homeowners insurance! Go to Gabi.com/DRINKFor 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter drink30 when you subscribe!Feals has me feeling my best every day and it can help you too! Become a member today by going to Feals dot com/DRINK and get 50% off your first order with free shipping!

Happy Day of the Fools! We completely forgot to do anything to fool you... or did we?! Is it too late to get Blaise and Allison to do the episode for us?? We do at least have a wild array of listener stories for you, everything from a murderer sleeping in a listener's bed to a wildly suspicious barn fire to the ultimate walk of shame... and that's why we drink!Please support the companies that support us! Go to felixgrayglasses.com/DRINK for the absolute best quality blue light filtering glasses on the market!Get started with Cleancult today! Go to Cleancult.com/DRINK for 25% off your first kit - but only until May 30th!

Get ready for some whimsical, self-isolation chaos today! We're recording from afar for one of the first times ever and it's noodles all the way to the top! This week Em's helping us celebrate Alien Abduction Day a little late (March 20th) with the story of the many and frequent abductions of the UK's Hilary Porter. Then Christine brings us the heartbreaking story of the disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito and the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We can all help by donating money or time to organizations like the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, It StartsWith Us, No More Silence, Sisters In Spirit, and The Native Alliance Against Violence. We hope everyone is staying in and staying safe! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Go to HelloTushy.com/DRINK for a special offer on bidets! Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/DRINK

Welcome to Kitty Cat Corner! Where we fawn over Juniper and continue to be trapped by the Coronavirus. We hope you're all doing well!  This week Em attempts to help us escape our present circumstances by taking us to the extremely historic and haunted Langham Hotel in London, frequented by the likes of everyone from Napoleon Bonaparte to Lady Gaga. Then Christine covers another cold case turned hot, the murder of Sherri Rasmussen in Van Nuys, California. We're also pretty sure a ghost ate our homework this week... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get an extra 30% off your first ThredUP order at thredUP.com/drink For 20% off your first Native purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com/drinkGo to ThirdLove.com/DRINK to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first order! Get 10% off during your first three months of Ritual at ritual.com/ATWWD

Welcome to the epicenter of Clorox! We're staying in this week and reporting from rainy Los Angeles. We're also so sorry for having to reschedule all of our March live shows - we have more detailed info below for you. We hope you're all staying safe and healthy! This week Em covers the supposed curse of the Poltergeist movie franchise. Then Christine takes on the gruesome and graphic story of Jesse Pomeroy aka the "Boston Boy Fiend". And don't ask Linda to send you toilet paper... and that's why we drink! LIVE SHOW UPDATE: Portland and Seattle have been rescheduled for the following dates! Portland - 10/22/20Seattle - 10/23/20All previously purchased tickets for both shows will be honored at the new dates. Both venues will be the same, please double check the event sites for show time listings. Tickets for the Portland show are back on sale for the new date now! Seattle is still sold out but we'd suggest keeping an eye on the ticket site if you're interested in purchasing tickets. Please contact the venues directly for info on refunds. We're working on confirming rescheduled dates for DC, Philly, NYC and Boston now. So sorry for the inconvenience! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 25% off Cleancult now through May 30th at Cleancult.com/DRINKTry Scout from Warby Parker for just $5! Visit warbyparker.com/DRINKGet a 4-week trial PLUS free postage ANDa digital scale without any long-term commitment from Stamps.com! Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINKUse coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.com

We're jumping ourselves right into some wormholes today because Em is covering the long awaited story of the Mandela Effect! Christine then covers the wildly dark and twisted tale of Corey Breininger. We also still haven't heard back from Lin-Manuel Miranda yet... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code DRINK for 20% off your first order!Go to ZOLA.com/drink today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates!Go to HelloFresh.com/whywedrink10 and use code whywedrink10 for 10 free meals including free shipping!Go to Vistaprint.com and enter promo code DRINK for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity!

Gather 'round all our little anchovies, are you ready for some stories?! Well, we may or may not have to Google ourselves first. This week Em brings us the history of the legendary Thunderbird and Christine covers the disturbing cold case of the murder of Dorothy Jane Scott. And don't forget to play this episode in reverse to hear a very special satanic message (just kidding, we think)... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Felix GrayGlasses.com/DRINK and get a pair of Blue Light glasses from the pros! Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE, when you go to ZipRecruiter.com/DRINK!Go to Rothys.com/DRINK to get your new favorite flats!Go to THIRD LOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your firstpurchase!

Happy March, little fishes! It's Pisces season and we're bringing you some past life stories and chill ghost stories hot and fresh for ya! We also might have thrown in a close encounter of the second kind just for fun!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Vistaprint.com and enter promo code DRINK for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity! Go to BioClarity.com and get 15% off EVERYTHING on their website when you use my code DRINK at checkout!

It's not you, it's not me, this week it's not even Houdini... it's the Minnesota Iceman! Em brings us the storied past of a cryptid who's rumored to have ties to Jimmy Stewart. Then Christine takes on the wild story of the notorious Dorothea Puente in honor of our recent Sacramento trip. And don't worry, we're on Tik Tok now and we have a lot of ideas to trademark... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get an extra 30% off your first ThredUp order at thredUP.com/drinkGet 10% off your first three months of Ritual when you go to ritual.com/ATWWDExplore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK2 and get 2 free months of Premium Membership!To match with your perfect therapist, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code DRINK to get $100 off your first month!

Please don't burn our chairs! This week we accidentally coordinated Ohio stories for you. Em takes us to the Ohio State Reformatory for some hauntings and Christine covers the horrifying angel of death, Donald Harvey. We also may or may not be muppets... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINKGo to ZOLA.com/drink today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates! Head to warbyparker.com/drink to order your free Home Try-On!For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com/drink

Alert! Alert! We're implementing the vodka emergency buddy system this week, people! Em's holding Christine and Christine's holding the vodka because Em's covering the long awaited story of the mysterious Dyatlov Pass Incident. Then Christine brings us perhaps the most recent story yet with the gruesome murder of Kevin Bacon, not the actor but a beloved Michigan hairstylist. We're also graced with the guest appearance of Gio's nap time blep tongue... and that's why we drink!

So what time does your family perform their seance? Today Em dives into the wild paranormal history of the Aykroyd family... and the origins of the movie Ghostbusters (that's right, that Aykroyd)! Meanwhile Christine covers the tragic and mysterious disappearance of Kyle Fleischmann. We're also planning a poker night with some local spirits... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/drinkGo to Rothys.com/DRINK to get your new favorite flats! Go to Thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first order! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com (http://www.fabfitfun.com/)

Happy love month, everyone! Per Christine's request we have soul mate, romance and other-worldly connection related stories for ya! Whether it's a partner, sibling or best friend, we're wishing everyone a happy month filled with love! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!You can’t change the weather, but you can change your kitty litter! Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code DRINK for 20% off your first order!Go to BioClarity.com and get 15% off EVERYTHING on their website when you use code DRINK at checkout!

Don't worry, we have that DIY "How to Be a Medium" guide you've been waiting for. Well, Houdini does! Em is on to the second part in their series on Houdini's war against mediums and spiritualists, the Witch of Lime Street, in particular. Then Christine brings us the story of La Pistolera, Sharon Kinne and her wild string of "good" luck. Also, Walter might be trying to contact us through our stories... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get an exclusive offer of an extra 30% off your first ThredUp order when you go to thredUP.com/DRINKDownload Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!Go to HelloFresh.com/whywedrink10 and use code whywedrink10 during HelloFresh’s New Year’s sale for 10 free meals including free shipping! Get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/ATWWD

Don't worry, it's not me, it's not you, it's Houdini... This week Em is bringing us the first in their two part series on Houdini and his badass involvement in 1920s spiritualism. After which Christine takes on the lesser known cold case of the Tweed Morris triple murders. Do you smell the rats before the incense too? And that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK2 and get 2 free months of Premium Membership!Order 5 pairs of glasses and try them on for free for 5 days! Head to warbyparker.com/drink For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code DRINK during checkout!Go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK - never go to the post office again!

Did you know that Charles Dickens is the new Bloody Mary? We're bringing you all kinds of fun facts from our 2019 live show at the Wilbur in Boston! We thought what better way to kick off our 2020 tour than by sharing the live recording of a show that was so near and dear to our hearts... and also happens to be full of food descriptions. Em covers the legendary Omni Parker Hotel, which is just chock full of ghosts and also delicious rolls. Then Christine covers a criminal so brash he masqueraded as everything from a Rockefeller to a European baronet (we're not sure what that is either) but his real name is Christian Gerhartsreiter. Don't miss the first real memory we made together in Boston as actual friends... and that's why we drink! Get your tickets to our 2020 Here for the Boos Tour before they're sold out! https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/livePlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Rothys.com/DRINK to get your new favorite flats! Go to Thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first order! Sign up at ZOLA.com/drink today to get your FREE personalized paper sample. Then use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates! Go to Vistaprint.com and enter promo code DRINK for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity!

Happy New Year, boozers and shakers! We're headed to Houston with our stories this week with Em covering the spooky Hotel Galvez and Christine recounting the strange story of the double Mary Morris murders. Here's to warming up some cold cases in the new year! Christine also brings us a bonus true crime story this week involving the disappearance of a certain citrus friend... and that's why we drink!Don't forget to get your tickets for our Here for the Boos tour! https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/livePlease consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to BioClarity.com and get 15% off EVERYTHING on their website when you use code DRINK at checkout!Go to Wantable.com/DRINK for $25 off your first Edit!Go to FelixGrayGlasses.com/drink and get a pair of Blue Light glasses from the pros, with free shipping and returns! Get $100 off your first month of Talkspace when you use code DRINK when you sign up!

Happy New Year! We're flappin' into 2020 (because we're flappers now) by reading your story submissions and we've got some great ones for you this month! We're diving into badass grandparent stories and, listen, your grandparents are amazing. We hear about grandpas in the witness protection program, grandmas who claim the title "scholarly badass," and grandparents who lived across the street from the conjuring house. We also learn about Satan's sand from the beaches of hell... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK2 and get 2 free months of Premium Membership!Go to Vistaprint.com and enter promo code DRINK for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity!

Dear future children, please bring us grilled cheese sandwiches... we'll need them for the stories we're telling today! Em takes us back to Kansas City to cover the hauntings of the Sauer Castle and Christine brings us the intense and tragic story of the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell. We'd also like to offer this warning from Em's childhood: be sure to hide the fireplace pokers when you're trying chocolate cake for the first time... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.comGet an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/drinkGet 10% off your first three months of Ritual at ritual.com/ATWWD

Christmas time is here! Have you scattered pancakes on your roof yet? We've got some notorious, holiday-themed stories for you today! Em takes us on a wild ride to eastern Europe with the Kallikanzaros, a rowdy gang of holiday goblins who surface and wreak havoc during the 12 days of Christmas. Christine then brings us the tragically fascinating case of the Lawson Family Massacre and the suspicious events surround their deaths. We're also staring a band called "Toppling the Cosmos" ... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code DRINK during checkout!Join the millions of students already learning on Skillshare and get two months free when you sign up at Skillshare.com/DRINK2Go to Vistaprint.com and enter promo code DRINK for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity.

Happy Hellidays, everyone (don't worry, we're workshopping it)! We're coming in cold this pre-holidays week as Em takes us to Alaska in search of the "land otter man", the Kushtaka. Then Christine brings us the cold case of Michigan teen Shannon Siders and her best friend turned armchair detective who helped crack the case. Also, feel free to join us on our hike of Rock Candy Mountain, but be forewarned we're only going if we get to stop and eat candy on the way... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Go to CandidCO.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to get $75 off!If you need life insurance but aren’t sure where to start, go to Policygenius.comGet 50% off all holiday cards and photo calendars, plus great deals on photo gifts at Vistaprint.com. Just enter promo code Drink50. Offer expires Jan. 5th. Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the post office this year. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK

We've got an inadvertent ocean theme going this week and, don't worry, we're not out of our DEPTH when it comes to sea puns... Em brings us the story of Nessie's Canadian Cousin Ogopogo, not to be confused with John Wayne Gacy's Pogo the Clown. Then Christine takes us on a wild ride to Ocean City, Maryland to cover the tale of two scrapbook store owners turned murderers, Erika and Benjamin Sifrit. Christine will also try to convince you she's seen Jude Law but we're not sure you should believe her... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! For $20 off any suitcase or bag, visit awaytravel.com/DRINK20 and use promo code DRINK20during checkout!Get 9 free meals with HelloFresh by going to HelloFresh.com/WHYWEDRINK9 and using codeWHYWEDRINK9For 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter drink30 when you subscribe!Go to Scentbird.com/DRINK or use code DRINK for 30% off your first month!

It's twin time!! Last month Christine requested "creepy twin tales," and listeners, you did not disappoint... For a FREE 11x14" photo canvas from Canvas People, text WWD to 64000Visit https://www.lovebookonline.com/drink to receive a 20% discount only for our listeners!

Merry Christmas Tanner! Let's all go tap-dance on Em's coattails. This week we both accidentally end up in Salt Lake City, which seems to be a pretty messed up place (no offense, SLC). Em tells the story of Kay’s Cross, arguably the most haunted spot in SLC. It’s full of demons, shadow people, and an alarming amount of cult leaders. Oh, it also exploded. Meanwhile, Christine covers a different kind of horror, the murder of Franklin Bradshaw, a wealthy grandpa with a cardboard briefcase and oatmeal full of amphetamines. We also learn that Em went to modeling school and Christine…well, didn’t. And that’s why we drink!Visit http://rothys.com/drink to get the shoes you’ve been waiting for! Listeners get $60 off on their Embr Wave by visiting http://embrwave.com/drink! Get 30% off your first order at http://thredup.com/drink! Get 10% off during your first three months at http://ritual.com/atwwd!

Pass the cranberry sauce, it's turkey time!! Or pre-that time anyway and we're sending you all the best whatever your plans may be! We've got some doozies for you this week to help with all your travel and/or cozying in needs: Em tackles the extremely GooseCamTM activating Twitter thread from @gr3gory88 of his inherited cabin in the woods. Christine then brings us the wildly compelling and tragic story of the Lindbergh Kidnapping. We'd also like to recommend that you sage any wine you may find in the secret cellar downstairs... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!Try a better way to get birth control with Simple Health by going to simplehealth.com/DRINK or just enter codeDRINK at checkout!Save your time and memories - go to Legacybox.com/DRINK and save 40%!Join the millions of students already learning on Skillshare and get two months free when you sign up atSkillshare.com/DRINK2

Surprise! We're going back on tour in 2020! Be sure to stay tuned because we'll be releasing cities and dates shortly but in the meantime Patreon donors will get early access to tickets starting on 12/2! You can sign up here: patreon.com/atwwdpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast)This week Em covers the tragic, spooky legend behind James Dean's haunted car the Little Bastard. Then Christine brings us the mysterious story of the Durham Family murders. Christine also might be a haunted car herself... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!This season make more merry at vistaprint.com with up to 50% off all holiday cards and photo calendars, plus great deals on photo gifts at Vistaprint.com (https://www.vistaprint.com/) . Just enter promocode Drink50Head to http://www.warbyparker.com/DRINK to order your free Home Try-On. Take the quiz to find your perfect pair of glasses today!For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com (https://www.nativecos.com/) and use promo code DRINK during checkout!Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. Just go to Stamps.com (https://www.stamps.com/) , click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK

Get ready because Em Mustard and Christine Horseradish, Private Investigators, are on the case! Our first big adventure involves helping the CIA unwire some missiles... We're also taking you on a digital ghost tour of the Beattie Mansion aka the former "Home for the Friendless". Christine then brings us the wild and terrible tale of the murder of Helle Crafts aka the Wood Chipper Murder. There also may or may not be a gay demon after Em... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! For a limited time, thredUP is offering And That’s Why We Drink listeners a special deal for an extra 30% off your first order when you go to thredup.com/DRINKFor a limited time only, get 9 free meals with HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/WHYWEDRINK9 and enter WHYWEDRINK9 Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.comRevitalize your eyes and get a pair of Felix Gray glasses. Go to felixgrayglasses.com/DRINK for free shipping and 30 days of risk-free returns or exchanges.

Welcome to the world, Baby Chremit! (Don’t be alarmed by his teeth.) In episode 144, after introducing you to their offspring, Em covers Portland’s extremely haunted (and also quite strange) Pittock Mansion, which features full apparitions, misplaced objects, shadow figures, and drag queen Christmas displays. Meanwhile, Christine covers the recently-solved case of the murder of Jeanne Ann Childs, whose killer was finally caught after 35 years, thanks to the help of a dirty napkin. So grab some dirty straws and your copy of “From Pillar to Killer” and join us on yet another disturbing journey.Check out Em’s celebrity appearance on Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet (https://open.spotify.com/show/0UfNJ2DoIfIveU2hghm1Io?si=_dEvKbUcTDS6kLTdGxidiw) ! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Visit https://www.ritual.com/atwwd to get 10% off during your first three months.For two months of unlimited access to thousands of classes for FREE visit https://www.skillshare.com/Drink2Comfort, style, and sustainability - these are the shoes you've been waiting for! Head to Rothys.com/drink (https://www.rothys.com/drink) to get your new favorite flats.For 15% off your perfect-fitting bra, visit https://www.thirdlove.com/drink. Be sure to subscribe to Silent Waves on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Happy Turkey Month! We hope you all had the spookiest of Halloweens and are all settled in in your Fall finest to hear some creepy doppelgänger stories, per Christine's request! We've also decided we would like to have twins one day but only if they are telepathic... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 30% off your first month of Scentbird when you go to Scentbird.com/DRINK (https://www.scentbird.com/drink)Get 15% off your next Modcloth purchase of $100 or more when you go to https://www.modcloth.com and enter code STORIES at checkout!

Ashes to ashes and bone dust to bone dust... Welcome to our spooky ooky Halloween special! We're kicking things off with a three-person costume contest, then Em dives into the ghosts of the Alamo! Christine also brings the spooky with the story of the Carter Brothers, supposed vampires who made appearances in New Orleans long after their execution. And bonus story: Have you heard the tale of the Casket Girls? We've got the vampire rumors hot off the gossip mill... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Become a Feals member today by going to Feals.com/DRINK and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping!For 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter DRINK30 when you subscribe!Go to CandidCO.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to get $75 off!

Funcle Em strikes back! We're drenched in buffalo plaid and Canadian cheer this week - Christine is back from Halifax and has brought Em an entire souvenir shop's worth of Canadian swag. Em then takes us to their home state of Virginia for the story of the Witch of Pungo, Grace Sherwood. And Christine brings us back to Canada to convince Em there are, in fact, Canadian murderers. And, boy, does Bruce McArthur prove that point. PS. Does anyone want to do some dark magic involving artisanal peanut butter with us? ...and that's why we drink!Special thanks to @y0universal (https://twitter.com/y0universal) and Elise of Rabbit Holes podcast (https://www.rabbitholespodcast.com) for their contributions to Em and Christine's stories today!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Try ZipRecruiter for free when you go to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/drinkFor 20% off your first Native purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com (https://www.nativecos.com) and use promo code DRINK during checkout!Get a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale when you go to Stamps.com (https://www.stamps.com) , click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINKThis October take the scariness out of buying life insurance with Policygenius. Go to Policygenius.com (https://www.policygenius.com) , get quotes, and apply in minutes!

Remember to wear your motion sickness bracelets this week because our stories are full of twists and turns! Christine is currently buying souvenirs for Em in Canada so we're bringing you one of our favorite live shows - Atlanta! Em covers the wildly haunted Moon River Brewing Company. Meanwhile, Christine whips the crowd into a frenzy over the incredibly tragic murder of Sara Ambrusko and her total dick of a husband. Also, always remember: if you can't beat them at ring toss, you probably can't beat them in a duel... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Legacybox.com/DRINK to get 40% off your first order!For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK80 and enter DRINK80Go to thirdlove.comDRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!Get two months of Skillshare for free when you go to Skillshare.com/DRINK2

We're officially into Spook-tober! And we're advocating for fingerprinting every "pillar of the community" just in case! We're also bringing the creep factor with the Loveland Frogmen of Ohio, which may or may not be frozen iguanas? Meanwhile, Christine covers the wild tale of the Rotherham Shoe Rapist and the advances in familial DNA that played a role in his capture. Also please congratulate Christine on her latest Stardew Valley child and tune in to hear who she named him after... and that's why we drink toilet wine!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try Zip Recruiter for free when you go to ZipRecruiter.com/drinkFor a limited time, thredUP is offering an extra 30% off your first order when you go to http://thredup.com/drink Go to Rothys.com/drink to get your new favorite flats! Visit http://ritual.com/ATWWD to start your ritual today

Happy spooky season, creeps and peeps! We're bringing you some wild stories today from a request Christine doesn't necessarily remember making: the scariest thing that's ever happened to you! Tune in for some sleep paralysis, poltergeist activity on Devil Lake and a faceless imaginary friend ...and that's why we drink!

Please don't attack us, you hideous beasts! Do you think insulting aliens will make them less likely to abduct us? Hang on for a wild ride into the most notorious European alien abduction! Em covers the strange case of Pier Fortunato Zanfretta, an Italian security guard supposedly abducted eleven times. Meanwhile Christine brings us a story that will make you immediately want to lock your doors forever: of the horrible murderer Stephen Peter Morin and the harrowing survival of Sarah Pisan. And please allow us to introduce you to Lemon's cousin, Avocado... and that's why we drink!You can watch Zanfretta's hypnosis session here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLUp-oE_Qnk) !Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go toVistaprint.com and enter promo code Drink2For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK80 and enter DRINK80For $20 off a suitcase, visit http://awaytravel.com/DRINK20 and use promo code DRINK20 during checkout!For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/DRINKand use promo code DRINK

That's certainly not just a rock. if you look really carefully you'll find that it's a geode and Christine will sell it to you for $5. What a steal! This week we attempt to please The Youths by filming our first episode for YouTube. You can find us at http://www.youtube.com/c/andthatswhywedrink… Give us some points! In this episode Em covers the notorious Hoedaddy - sorry, we meant Hodag - of Wisconsin, who looks like an elephant-lizard and smells like buzzard meat. Just like Christine! Meanwhile, Christine covers the infamous Edward Wayne Edwards, a serial killer whose own daughter’s investigation into her childhood led to his capture. You’ll also hear about Christine’s cameltoe disaster and Em’s clandestine locker-cleaning business. And that’s why we drink!

We're asking the hard hitting questions this week: which came first the Pukwudgie or the hauntings? Em follows up on their Bridgewater Triangle story with a deep dive into the history of the Pukwudgie. Then Christine covers the horrifying 2017 abduction of Elizabeth Thomas. We're also considering re-taking our SATs - what do you think we'll get? And that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get $10 off your first FabFitFun box at fabfitfun.com when you use code DRINKGo to thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!Go to CandidCo.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to get $75 off!To match with your perfect therapist for a fraction of the price of traditional therapy, go to Talkspace.com and use code DRINK to get $65 off your first month!

We're back on tour this week! And guess what... we got haunted in New Orleans! Check out our intro to hear the full story of our new teen ghost friend, Michael, and his cartoon preferences. We're also so thrilled to be able to share our Pittsburgh live show with you where Em covers the extremely spooky Hillview Mannor in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Then Christine tells the completely wild tale of Kate Soffel and the Biddle Brothers, not to be confused with a certain "We Sing" song... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Rothys.com/drink to get your new favorite flats!For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK80 and enter DRINK80Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual at ritual.com/DRINKGet 500 high-quality, custom business cards starting at $9.99 when you use code Drink at Vistaprint.com

Happy September, Boozers and Shakers! We might have gotten distracted by pizza and some old school nonsense videos online but we're here and we're slap-happy! We're also terrified of mirrors... per Christine's request we have a mirror-heavy episode full of some truly scary stories of listeners plagued by horrifying mirrors and mirror specters... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Download the Coupons.com app on your iPhone or Android today. It's completely free and totally easy to use - just tap, shop and save! To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more INCLUDING all sale items, go to modcloth.com and enter code STORIESat checkout!

You say "buffet" and we say "where"! Today we're privy to a "buffet of the unexplained" and we're feeling extra spooky with our stories: Em tackles the Bridgewater Triangle... or better known around the studio as the Bridgewater Rhombus! Then Christine tells the wild tale of the murders of Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest, two women who were tragically murdered in eerily similar circumstances in the same town but 157 years apart. Are we in a "thin place"? ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Join Honey for free when you go to Honey.com/DRINKGet two months of unlimited access to thousands of Skillshare classes for free when you go to Skillshare.com/drink2Get 20% off your first Native purchase when you go to nativedeodorant.com/DRINKTry ZipRecruiter for free when you go to ziprecruiter.com/DRINK

Enter the Play-Doh aisle at your own risk this week, folks. Em's taking us on a wild ride through the stories of the unrequited ghosts who lived in a haunted Toys-R-Us in San Jose (with a bonus, equally haunted Toys-R-Us in Eugene, Oregon). Then Christine brings us to Oakland to cover the tragic and mysterious disappearance of Kristen Modafferi. Christine also shares some ghost stories and gravel thefts from her Oma she's visiting in Austria this week... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!To get a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the top of the homepage and type in DRINKFor 40% off your first month’s Lola subscription, visit mylola.com and enter DRINK40 when you subscribe!Go to thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!The FabFitFun Fall box is here! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com

Pardon us, we need a quick turkey intermission... Juniper will fill in for us while we're gone. This week we're leaving the U.S. to cover the hauntings of the entirely too old Dover Castle and a compilation of Austrian murders including Hugo Schenk the Viennese Housemaids Killer, Max Gufler the Austrian Bluebeard, and Oswald Sibrol who just doesn't get a nickname.We're also completely broken hearted by the recent, and all of the previous, mass shootings. If you are looking for a way to contribute to stopping gun violence, here are some suggestions:Everytown - https://everytown.org (https://everytown.org/)The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence - www.csgv.org (https://www.csgv.org/)______________________________Please consider supporting the companies that support us: Visit brumate.com and add code DRINK to get 15% off your first orderHead to warbyparker.com/DRINK to order your free Home Try-On’s todayTry a better way to get birth control with Simple Health by going to simplehealth.com/DRINK or just enter codeDRINK at checkoutJoin Honey for free when you go to joinhoney.com/drink

Hold on to your Bermuda shorts and khaki hot pants because we've got some doozies for you this week. Em shakes the dust off their Detroit notes and covers the extremely fucked up Eloise Asylum. Meanwhile Christine's bringing awareness to a cold case we don't think has nearly enough attention: the Boston murder of Swedish Au-pair Karina Holmer. If you have any information that could contribute to the case, please contact the Boston Police Department. Tragic cold cases are definitely a reason we drink. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get your new favorite flats at Rothys.com/DRINKFor $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK80 and enter DRINK80Get two months of unlimited access to thousands of classes for free when you go to Skillshare.com/DRINK2 Get 10% off your first 3 months of Ritual when you go to ritual.com/DRINK

Don't mind us, we're just shaving Juniper and putting him on a dragon... Join us on an epic journey to learn all about the Austrian cryptid, the Tatzelwurm, just in time for Christine's Austrian wedding! We also cover the tragic murder of Tara Grant and a murderer so dumb his childhood friends predicted his fate. We're also pretty convinced a snake is going to come out of our toilets... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Go to felixgrayglasses.com/DRINK for free shipping and 30 days of risk-free returns or exchanges on your order!Get 500 high-quality, custom business cards starting at $9.99 when you use code DRINK at Vistaprint.comGo to getquip.com/ATWWD and get your first refill pack for FREE!Visit thredUP.com/DRINK for 30% off your first order!

Speaking of fractions and astrology... happy August! We've got some wild, wild listener stories this month with a theme straight from Christine's wild west demands: Cowboys! Tune in for everything from ghostly spurs to a comforting cowboy hand during a violent mozzarella stick vomiting incident... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 50% off your first month of Scentbird when you go to Scentbird.com/DRINK and use code DRINK To see what’s going on in your neighborhood, download the free Neighbors app today. Go to ring.com/DRINK to download from the Apple or Android app stores!

Happy National Ravioli Day! We're talking Brazilian aliens and murderous mommy blogs today. Come take a deep dive with Em into the intricate and, quite frankly, bananas, Varginha UFO incident of Brazil. Christine also brings us an incredibly wild true crime story straight from brunch: the murder of Kirsten Costas. We also learn Em is ready to go back to high school and Christine is decidedly not... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get $10 off your first FabFitFun box when you go to fabfitfun.com and enter code DRINK #fabfitfunpartnerTry Zip Recruiter for free at this exclusive web address: ziprecruiter.com/DRINKGo to thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!Get a special offer from Stamps.com that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in DRINK

It's flap o' clock somewhere in the universe! Join us for Flappy Hour this week as Em and Christine chat Braxy the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia (not to be mistaken for the western part of Virginia). Then we take a hard left turn into the extremely traumatizing case of the murders of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick in South Carolina. We've also got some tips for how to be bougie on a budget if you just have to have that 10 foot alien cryptid statue in your town square... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get $65 off your first month of Talkspace when you use the code DRINK at Talkspace.comGet 15% off your Modcloth order of $100 or more! Go to modcloth.com and enter code WHYFor a limited time, get your first month of medication from Cove FREE. Go to WITHCOVE.com/DRINKGet 2 months of Skillshare classes for free when you go to skillshare.com/drink2

Listen, we know a thing or two about chalk, salt and the date of the Civil War. This week Em's hitting us with knowledge on the most haunted house in Mississippi, the McRaven House. And Christine lays out the unbelievable story of incredibly terrible medical student, Michael Swango. We also learn it's not a good idea to mess with the chrysanthemums of an old Southern garden... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 10% off during your first three months of Ritual! Go to ritual.com/DRINKFor $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK80 and enter DRINK80 Go to getquip.com/ATWWD now and get your first refill pack for FREE!Get your new favorite flats today! Go to rothys.com/DRINK

Happy July! We're celebrating Em and Allison's love... and Alexander's third wheel status throughout the beginnings of their relationship. This week Em brings us a story they've been wanting to cover for a while now and it's a haunted doozy: the Italian Poveglia Island. Meanwhile Christine covers the extremely disturbing case of a Missourian teenage murderess Alyssa Bustamante. We also learn more about human ash as fertilizer than we ever wanted to know... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Try ZipRecruiter for free when you go to ziprecruiter.com/drinkFor $20 off a suitcase, visit Awaytravel.com/DRINK20 and enter code DRINK20 at checkout For 20% off your first Native Deodorant purchase, go to nativedeodorant.com/DRINK and enter code DRINK at checkout

Happy July! We can't believe birthday month is over but the show must go on... This month we've got some wild true crime listener stories that might be themed Santa Claus or South African cats. We'll let you know when we figure it out. We're also losing our minds over a very unnerving tradition of 4th of July alien encounters... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Join Honey for free when you go to honey.com/drinkGet 15% off your order of $100 or more at Modcloth when you go to modcloth.com and enter code STORIES

Welcome to Dr. Junie's Colonoscopy Clinic! Where you're guaranteed to have a qualified feline professional perform your procedure... Strap in because this week we've got some spooky, wild, intriguing stories for you: Em takes us to Scotland for the creepy Edinburgh Vaults and Christine covers the extremely off-putting and confounding case of Bryce Laspisa's disappearance. Em also ripped their underwear and now only has one knickerbocker... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 20% off your first Function of Beauty order when you go to functionofbeauty.com/DRINKFor 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter DRINK25Get 15% off your first Third Love order when you go to thirdlove.com/drink - find your perfect fitting bra today!Get a Stamps.com 4-week free trial, free postage and a digital scale! Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter promo code DRINK

We're down to clown aka down to sassy today! Even though we're sadly nearing the end of birthday month. Em's bringing us back to the paranormal world with not just one haunted house but a whole cul-de-sac full of ghosts! Welcome to the story of the Riddle House and Yesteryear Village in West Palm Beach, Florida. Then Christine's got an intriguing mystery (with some current updates) in the case of the Isdal Woman of Norway. We're also graced with the presence of Detective Captain Canada... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Help make sure you and your neighborhood are safe by downloading the free Neighbors apptoday! Go to ring.com/DRINKFor 40% off all Lola subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter DRINK40 when you subscribe!Get two months of Skillshare for free when you go to Skillshare.com/DRINK2Go to fabfitfun.com, and use our code DRINK, to get $10 off your first FabFitFun box!

Is it still our birthdays? Because we ate an entire ice cream cake in between our stories today! We've got some whoppers for you today - Em closes out their 3-part UFO series with the very creep Tic-Tac Incident and Christine covers the infamous Casey Anthony case. We also have impending colonoscopies and melted frosting clean up sessions... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to felixgrayglasses.com/drink to protect your peepers today!Download the free ZipRecruiter Job Search app today — and let the power of technology work for you.Get you new favorite flats at Rothys.com/drink today!Get 10% off your first 3 months of Ritual when you go to ritual.com/drink

It's birthday week recap time! And don't worry, we baked, smashed, and slumber partied our way into our own personal new years! This week we're bringing you some exciting tales: Em continues their journey into the world of governmental UFO research with a dive into the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (a follow up to their UFO Navy pilot reports story from last week)! Then Christine covers the nightmarish Giggling Granny of Alabama. We're also submitting Christine for Nailed It! based on the Great Cake Incident of 2019TM... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get $20 off your Ava order when you go to avawomen.com and enter code DRINKFor $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh go to hellofresh.com/drink80 and enter DRINK80Get 500 high quality, custom business cards from Vista Print for just $9.99 when you go to vistaprint.com and use code DRINKGet 15% off your first ThirdLove order when you go to thirdlove.com/drink

Welcome to the birthday crypt! We're feeling old but birthday ready this week so it's no wonder MTV Crypts wants to showcase us! This week Em treats us to a current UFO story by covering the recent UFO Navy pilot reports. Meanwhile Christine brings us a semi follow up to the Chicago Tylenol Murders in the case of the murder of Susan Snow. So strap in... it's birthday week, folks!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get an extra 30% off your first ThredUp order when you go to thredup.com/drinkGet $10 off your first FabFitFun box when you go to fabfitfun.com and enter code DRINKGet a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale when you go to stamps.com, click on the microphone on the top of the homepage and enter promo code DRINKGet 3 Daily Harvest cups free in your first box when you go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code DRINK

IT’S BIRTHDAY MONTH! And we’re celebrating with haunted twins, handsy ghosts, and black-eyed strangers. Is this week’s theme cheese? Sweden? Demonic intervention? Spoiler alert: we still don’t know. But be sure to stay tuned for next week’s theme, CHEESE AND COWBOYS. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 20% off your first custom shampoo/conditioner formula at http://functionofbeauty.com/DRINKTry a better way to get birth control with Simple Health by going to http://simplehealth.com/drink or enter DRINK at checkout.

Hold onto your bellybuttons, because it’s finally here! This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with the lovely gals of Wine & Crime to discuss “glow up” stories… Don’t worry, Christine had to google it too. Em takes “glowing up” quite seriously with their coverage of the Flying Dutchman and his glowing, skeleton-filled ship. Meanwhile, Christine takes somewhat of a left turn and covers the story of serial killer Jake Bird and his murderous hex that left six people dead. It was a glow up for him, but a glow down for the rest of the world. And that’s why we drink! Check out Wine & Crime on your favorite podcasting app, or at http://www.wineandcrimepodcast.com! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit http://betabrand.com/drink for 20% off your new favorite dress pant yoga pants! For 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, visit http://modcloth.com and enter code WHY at checkout! Get two months of Skillshare for FREE by visiting http://skillshare.com/drink2!Subscribe to The Dark Side Of on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit http://parcast.com/darkside to listen now.

Please pardon our fuzzy audio as we come to you “long-distance” from our neighboring hotel rooms! This week Em tells the story of Ohio’s Gore Orphanage, full of seance rooms, upside-down graves, and maybe also breakfast cereal… In other words, it's all Fiction + Fact in Em’s Almanac. Meanwhile, Christine covers a long-awaited story about her LEAST favorite body part… the Cleveland Torso Murderer! (PLEASE, for the love of all that is holy, don’t send us a crocheted torso…) Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Rothy’s are stylish, comfortable, AND made out of recycled plastic water bottles! Visit Rothys.com/drink today to get your new favorite flats! Visit ritual.com/DRINK to get 10% off your first three months of a healthier lifestyle! Our listeners can try ZipRecruiter for FREE by visiting this exclusive web address: ZipRecruiter.com/drink!

Hey who hasn't conjured black pigs and flying monkeys to torment their neighbors? Join us for one of our favorite live shows from our friendship's hometown, Boston! Em takes on the ghosts of Salem and Christine brings us the wildly irreverent and murderous case of Jane Toppan. Christine also gets to drink from an extra ATWWD themed wine bottle... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 500 high quality business cards for only $9.99 from Vista Print! Use code DRINK at vistaprint.comFor $80 off your first 4 boxes of Hello Fresh go to hellofresh.com/drink80Order your free home try-ons from Warby Parker today! Go to warbyparker.com/drinkGet 15% off your first Thirdlove order when you go to thirdlove.com/drink

Shalom in the home! Christine's childhood home to be exact! We're recording in the wild this week which is a treat and a curse (sorry in advance for the audio quality, we're testing out new equipment and also recording from Christine's bed). But on the bright side we've got some wild tales about every crack and hole of her graveyard-side house. Em also brings us the ghosts of the Biltmore Estate this week while Christine covers Dana Sue Gray a serial killer and shopaholic to boot...and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale when you go to stamps.com, click on the microphone and enter code DRINKGet 25% off your entire Liquid IV order when you go to liquidiv.com and enter code DRINK at check outTry Zip Recruiter for free when you go to ziprecruiter.com/drinkGet 10% off your first 3 months of Ritual when you visit ritual.com/drink

May we just say, "happy May"?! This month we're reading your stories that include a beach cult, a haunted library, and a pelvis found on a hiking trail. We're also terrified by a very near miss from a Megan... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 20% off your order of dress pant yoga pants when you go to betabrand.com/drink

What are you doin' tonight, cowboy? Lasso us up! And join us for our Chicago live show! Em brings us a trifecta of food themed spooky stories including "That Steak Joint",  The Red Lion Pub, and the Biograph Theater. While Christine dives into the wild and mind-bending tale of the Chicago Tylenol Murders. And that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 500 high quality custom business cards starting $9.99 when you use code DRINK at vistaprint.com Visit avawomen.com to receive $20 off your order when you use code DRINK Get $10 off your first FabFitFun box when you go to fabfitfun.com and use code DRINK Get free shipping and free returns when you go to felixgrayglasses.com/drink

Is the bird the word or the word the bird? Well, either way the word of the day is bird but maybe you just had to be there. Welcome to episode 116, creeps and peeps! We're back in LA long enough to say hello to our studio and tell the stories that the Colorado Bomb Cyclone kept us from telling in Salt Lake City. This week Em brings us the spooky Ben Lomond Hotel in Ogden, Utah. Meanwhile Christine covers the sad and wild tale of the murder of Lori Hacking. Oh we also met the Easter bunny and we were mostly terrified... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get free shipping on your next Rothy's order when you go to Rothys.com and use code DRINKGet 10% off your first 3 months of Ritual when you go to ritual.com/drinkGet $20 off your purchase of an Away suitcase when you go to awaytravel.com/drink and use promo code DRINK during check outGet your first Quip refill pack for free with a purchase of an electric toothbrush when you go to getquip.com/atwwd

We've got a surprise for you this week, creeps and peeps! We're bringing you our Milwaukee and Asbury Park, New Jersey stories retold from the studio! Tune in to hear Em cover the haunted Pfister Hotel and how they surprised Christine on stage by covering the hotel we stayed at. We may also have experienced our own creepy happenings in the grand hotel and at the very least saw some ugly cherubs. Meanwhile, Christine tells the extremely chilling tale of the Watcher House of Westfield New Jersey, a story so mysterious and scary we would NOPE out of there so fast... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Try Zip Recruiter for free at ziprecruiter.com/drink To get $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh go to hellofresh.com/drink80 and enter code DRINK80 at checkout  Get 10% off your first Brooklinen order when you go to brooklinen.com and use promo code DRINK Get 15% off your first ThirdLove order when you go to thirdlove.com/drink

Sit back, relax and let us tell you where the idea of probing took off! Don't worry, you PROBABLY won't be abducted after listening to this episode. This week Em brings us the story of the Pascagoula Abduction and Christine tells the wild tale of John Christie, a serial killer and a very uppity carpet designer... and that's why we drink! We're nominated for a Webby! Voting is open now thru April 18th, 2019 so please vote for us in the Comedy Podcast category! bit.ly/atwwdvoteGet a free stock when you sign up with Robinhood! Go to drink.robinhood.comGet 40% off all Lola subscriptions when you go to mylola.com and enter code DRINK40Get a 4 week Stamps.com trial plus free postage and a digital scale when you go to stamps.com and enter code DRINK

Happy April, ya fools! We may have forgotten to play any pranks but we do have some 90's themed spooky stories for you! This month we hear from listeners who have experienced Beanie Baby and Power Ranger related hauntings. We also rehash birthday girl Linda's epic times at Señor Frog’s... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Try Zip Recruiter for free when you go to ziprecruiter.com/drink

Cover those ankles, ladies! Because you just might end up in St. Augustine's Old Jail! This week we're bringing you the haunted happenings of the old timey jail that is now Flagler College and the wild ride that is the story of Diane Downs. We also dive into the nuances of surrogate Austrian weddings... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 10% off your first 3 months of Ritual when you go to ritual.com/drinkGet 15% off your purchase of $100 or more go to modcloth.com and enter code WHY at checkout Get $10 off your first Instacart order when you go to instacart.com or download the mobile app and enter code DRINK at checkoutGet $10 off your first FabFitFun box when you go to fabfitfun.com and use our code DRINK

We're back from Florida and it might have all been a flu hallucination but we had a blast! We've also got some new spooky jams for you today: Em brings us a classic Canadian ghost story with the Fort Garry Hotel in Manitoba and Christine covers the Florida Black Widow Judy Buenoano, which may or may not be her real last name… it isn't. We've also got some updates on Christine and Lemon's relationship status… and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Get 15% off your first pair of MeUndies and free shipping when you go to meundies.com/drink Try ZipRecruiter for free at ziprecruiter.com/drink Get 2 months of Skillshare for free when you go to skillshare.com/drink2 Get free shipping on your next Rothy's order when you go to rothys.com and use promo code DRINK

We’re currently sweating and hiding from gators in Florida, so this week we’re coming to you LIVE in our beanies from Portland, Oregon, home of our first standing ovation! (Trust me, we didn’t believe it either.) Listen up as Em covers the dark and twisted history of the infamous Shanghai Tunnels. Meanwhile, Christine covers a story she’s been waiting to tell since episode one… the mystery of skyjacker DB Cooper! We hope you enjoy, and we’ll be back next week. Check out our tour schedule at andthatswhywedrink.com/live! Try Instacart today and get $10 off your first order! Go to instacart.com or download the mobile app and enter promo code DRINK at checkout!  Get $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh by going to hellofresh.com/drink80 and enter code DRINK80 Get 15% off your first Thirdlove purchase when you go to third love.com/drink Get a free stock when you sign up with Robinhood! Go to drink.robinhood.com

Calling all cool teens! Stop snagging and necking and tune into our horniest episode ever! In episode 110 Em covers the Goatman(person?) of Maryland. It’s unclear whether he’s a genetic experiment gone wrong, a hairy old introvert, or simply an urban legend. What we do know, however, is that he’s 100% axe. But that’s not all! Em gives us a bonus story this week - the Pope Lick Monster! Or as we like to call him, the Pretty Little Monster.  Meanwhile, Christine covers the story of Ira Einhorn, who considers himself Philadelphia’s very own planetary enzyme. However, we know him as a hypocritical, predatory murderer who did NOT invent Earth Day and also smells like a hoagie with onions. Moral of the story: contrary to popular belief, the world could use a little less hugging. And that’s why we drink!   Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 15% off and free shipping on your first MeUndies purchase! Go to meundies.com/drink Get 10% off your first order AND free shipping when you use promo code DRINK at Brooklinen.com. Get a special offer from Stamps.com that includes a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale! Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone and enter code DRINK Visit ritual.com/DRINK to start your ritual today.

Hey there, drunks and punks (go with us, we’re trying to make it happen)! Welcome to our smooth and goosebumpy sounds! We’re back in a re-styled studio with new mics and we’re feeling great, that includes Lemon. Per usual, we have some wild and spooky journeys to take you on today: Em brings us the brutal creepiness that is the Beast of Gévaudan (a french story that throws Em back to their high-school french class days) and Christine tells the crazy story of Evelyn Dick and the 1946 Torso Murder (so buckle up). Also, be prepared, Lemon makes his audio debut… and that’s why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Sign up for FabFitFun today with code DRINK to get $10 off your first box! Go to fabfitfun.com and use code DRINKTry Instacart today and get $10 off your first order! Go to instacart.com or the mobile app and enter promo code DRINK at checkout!Go to felixgrayglasses.com/drink to try your computer glasses today! Get $45 off your first month with Talkspace when you go to talkspace.com and enter promo code DRINK

Happy March, everyone! Did you know that knowledge is power and just because you're dead doesn’t mean your education has to stop? Today we learn that and more from listeners who tell us stories about their Harry Potter loving ghost friends, sibling soul swapping experiences, astral projection and whiskey- infused cemetery night terrors. We also learn about the haunted house of the former Canadian Prime Minister... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Start your free wedding website and get $50 off your registry on Zola when you go to zola.com/wedrink

If this plane goes down, don’t tell our mothers we were in group 8! We were home from tour long enough to record this week and are already back on the road to the Pacific Northwest and FREAKING CANADA! We also catch up on topics from Valentine's Day to hot sauce to voodoo, so buckle up. We do eventually tell some epic stories from our favorite live shows that didn't initially get recorded including Dear David and the murder of Viola Drath, aka the inspiration for the upcoming "The Worst Marriage in Georgetown"! We also introduce the newest member of the ATWWD family… a mummified lemon (named Lemon) Christine found under her bed in San Jose… and that’s why we drink! In Citrus and in Health! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 15% off and free shipping on your first MeUndies purchase! Go to meundies.com/drink Get free shipping and free returns with no minimum on your Rothys order! Go to rothys.com and enter code DRINK Try Zip Recruiter for free at ziprecruiter.com/drink Get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain when you go to squarespace.com/drink

Odds are we’re currently in an airport, on an airplane, or in an airport again. That’s why we’re coming at you live from Phoenix, AZ, this week! Em covers the Jerome Grand Hotel, which is full of bearded ghosts, headless ghosts, and best of all, cat ghosts. The hotel is also inexplicably proud of its ancient elevator, but we’d advise against using it. Next up, Christine picks one of Arizona’s many female murderers, Wendi Andriano, whose terminally ill husband just wasn’t dying fast enough for her liking. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE for this week’s live shows - visit andthatswhywedrink.com/live for more info!Get 15% off your first Thirdlove purchase when you go to third love.com/drinkFor 40% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter DRINK40 when you subscribe.Visit ritual.com/DRINK to start your ritual today. For two free months of unlimited Skillshare classes, sign up at Skillshare.com/DRINK2.

Do you see shadow people? Is there a ghost texting you? Does a witch crawl up your face and grab your teeth while you're in bed? Then you just might have sleep paralysis! Buckle up because today Em takes us through some truly horrifying stories of real life sleep paralysis. Meanwhile Christine brings us the extremely fucked up tale of the Postcard Killer, John Frank Hickey. And we reminisce about the past two years on our official podcast birthday! And that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Get a free stock when you sign up with Robin Hood! Go to drink.robinhood.com Get $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh by going to hellofresh.com/drink80 and enter code DRINK80 Go to warbyparker.com/drink to order your free home try on and find your new favorite glasses today! Get a special offer from Stamps.com that includes a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale! Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone and enter code DRINK

So guess what? This week is a hoot and a half so strap in for a wild ride! Em delves into the Kelly-Hopkinsville alien encounter and Christine takes us through the life and alleged crimes of the infamous Elizabeth Báthory. We also learn the history of medieval Falling Sickness… and that’s why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get $50 off your Article purchase of over $100 or more when you go to article.com/drink Get 20% off your first purchase when you go to nativedeodorant.com and use DRINK during checkout Get 15% off your first order of MeUndies and free shipping along with 100% satisfaction guaranteed when you go to meundies.com/drink  Read "Calm the F Down!" today! Visit nofucksgivenguides.com for more information

Happy February, creeps and peeps (thank you, Margaret)! We’re in the month of love and we’ve got some spooky, glitchy, and mothman related stories for you. We’re also terrified of a ghost who drinks Jager and, you guys, we’ve got another 3am George Lopez story and we don’t know what to do about it. We think he might be a sleep demon. Thanks, kind of, we’re terrified… and that’s why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Start your free wedding website and get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to zola.com/wedrink

White knuckle and buckle, everyone. We’re going beyond vision boarding this week because emergency preparedness is so in right now. Join us as Em shares the ghost stories of Borgvattnet Vicarage and Christine brings us the extremely fucked up story of Leslie Allen Williams, a murderer with a rap sheet 4,502 kilometers long… and that’s why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get $20 off and free shipping on your Brooklinen sheets when you use promo code DRINK at brooklinen.comStart your ritual today at ritual.com/drink Start your free trial of Squarespace by going to Squarespace.com/drink and when you’re ready to launch use code DRINK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domainGet free shipping on your next Rothy’s purchase at rothys.com and use code DRINK

Guys. Our heads hurt. We’re time traveling again this week for Em’s second part in their series on Project Pegasus and our minds are sufficiently blown. Then things get dark real quick when Christine covers the story of the Bike Path Rapist, Altemio Sanchez. And we might be a little more telepathic than usual this week… and that’s why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 15% off your first Thirdlove purchase when you go to third love.com/drink For a total of $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh orders, go to hellofresh.com/drink80 and enter code DRINK80 Get 2 months of Skillshare for free when you go to skillshare.com/drink2 Start your free wedding website and get $50 off your registry, go to zola.com/drink

Helicopters are swarming the studio for this one, folks, because we're on a huge conspiracy theory kick this week! Em brings us the first in their two part series on time travel and Project Pegasus! Meanwhile Christine covers the incredibly creepy story of the Weepy-Voiced Killer, Paul Michael Stephani. We're also talking unique Christmas gifts and things we probably shouldn't have googled on airplanes... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Visit Ritual.com/drink to start your Ritual subscription today!Get a 4-week trial, free postage and a digital scale when you go to Stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page and enter code DRINKTry Zip Recruiter for free when you go to ziprecruiter.com/drinkGet $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more when you visit article.com/drink

Christine’s immune system rebelled against her this week, so we’re coming at you with our first Philly live show! Em covers the General Wayne Inn, which features some pretty judgmental drunken spirits, and Christine covers the Philly Poison Ring, which is full of spaghetti, witchcraft, and, of course, murder. Philly, thanks for being good to us. Til next time. And that’s why we drink!

Happy 2019, everyone! Or as Christine is singing, "2019... is here". We've got a fresh batch of spooky listener stories for your new year's listening pleasure and they include an FBI/Furby follow up, a real life horror movie intro, a haunted house plant, a reincarnation story, some demonic masks and sleep paralysis to the 90s George Lopez show. We also check off items from our 2018 vision board and receive a new, amazing tag-line from a listener, so now we're "basically Buzzfeed Unsolved but with more wine and screaming"... and that's why we drink!

Something is very wonky in the state of Brussels, but don't worry because THIS IS OUR 100TH EPISODE!! Hold on to your buckets because we've got presents, surprises, new stories and a BIG announcement to celebrate 100 episodes and over 200 stories told! This week Em and Christine swap story ideas which brings us the mysterious tale of the abandoned merchant ship, the Mary Celeste, that was found abandoned and adrift in the Atlantic Ocean with no explanation. On the true crime side, Christine tells the wild tale of Belgium-Hungarian serial killer András Pándy, which, involves the hiring of actors, you'll never guess for what! And Christine humanely saves a piece of confetti from downing in her wine... and that's why we drink, from 10/30/16 to forever! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try a new pair of Felix Gray glasses today when you go to felixgrayglasses.com/drink Start Ritual vitamin subscription service today when you go to ritual.com/drink  For a total of $60 off, that's $20 off your first 3 Hello Fresh boxes, go to hellofresh.com/drink60 Get Canvas People's popular 11x14 photo canvas for free, that's a $69.99 value, just cover shipping and handling, when you text WWD to 484848

Spirit of Christine, are you there? Scratch us with three claw marks if you want us to leave this kiddie pool of wine by your grave! In the last episode before we hit triple digits, Em covers reportedly the most haunted hotel in Great Britain, the Rams Inn of Gloucestershire. This obviously brings us to the age-old question: is it grave desecration to give spirits brownie batter? Meanwhile, Christine covers the much requested and devastating story of the Yogurt Shop Murders in Austin, Texas. We also just might be opening our own bread and breakfast… and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! For $50 off your first Green Chef box, go to greenchef.us/drink Get 15% off your first Thirdlove purchase when you go to thirdlove.com/drink Get your first 3 bottles of wine from First Leaf for just $15 plus free shipping! Go to tryfirstleaf.com/drink

So sorry, everyone, we have to reschedule. We have a demonic assault penciled in for 3pm today. But in the meantime, Em brings us a movie report of the Vatican exorcist, Father Amorth, and how the director of the Exorcist (the film) witnessed his first real-life demonic possession. On the true crime side, Christine, hot off her jaguar-filled honeymoon, tells the tragic story of the death of Tina Watson, who died under suspicious circumstances while scuba diving in Australia on her own 2003 honeymoon. And lastly, get ready, because we're quitting the podcast game to become full-time bubble wrap salespeople… and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Get 40% off your first Legacy Box order when you go to legacybox.com/drink For 40% off all Lola subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter code DRINK40 Start your free wedding website or registry when you go to zola.com/drink Get your first Quip refill pack for free when you go to getquip.com/atwwd

Alright, call the priest, Em's future child is causing poltergeist activity again with their baking soda volcano. This week Em brings us the rollicking, spooky tale of Popper (aka Pooper) the Poltergeist, which leads us to contemplate the holy water evaporation cycle and teen girl angst. Meanwhile, Christine shares the traumatizingly dark story of Katy Harris and Krystal Surles. Christine prescribes many King of the Hill episodes post listening to this story. We also announce our spin-off show, "Poor and Spicy in Missouri"… and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!For a total of $60 off - that's $20 off your first 3 Hello Fresh boxes - go to hellofresh.com/drink60 and enter promo code DRINK60Get 20% off your first order of Bombas Socks when you go to bombas.com/drink and enter promo code DRINKSign up for Firstleaf with our personal link to get your first 3 bottles of wine for just $15 plus free shipping! Then get an extra $10 off your next box when you rate those wines. Go to tryfirstleaf.com/drinkSign up for stamps.com to get up to $55 free postage, a free scale and a 4 week trial! Go to stamps.com and click on the radio mic at the top of the homepage to enter promo code DRINK

This week, #ChristineGetsBelized so we've decided to release a live episode. In our first stop on our East Coast tour, Em covers DC's Octagon House and Christine covers Virginia's Selfie Killer. And that's why we drink! Please support the companies that support us! Visit prettylitter.com and use promo code DRINK for 20% off your first order. To get your FREE 11x14 Canvas People canvas text WWD to 484848. Go to fabfitfun.com and use promo code DRINK for $10 off your first box.

Christmastime is here and Christine finally gets to sing about it. This month we've got festive listener stories that include secrets revealed at a mysterious holiday party, ghostly Christmas lights, the nefarious purposes of Furbies finally revealed and a kitten who spotted either an attic ghost or Santa. We're also confronted with some hard questions about everything we've ever known about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: could this favorite tale be a cover for Christmas Eve alien abductions?! ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Get 10% off with free shipping on your order of over $50 of Homesick Candles when you go to homesick.com and enter promo code DRINK Get free shipping on your next Rothys purchase when you go to rothys.com and use promo code DRINK

Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! Let's all pray to Gio's butt curtain that Christine doesn't get eaten by a flesh-eating monster on her honeymoon because this week Em covers the folklore of the creepy cannibal, the Wendigo. Meanwhile Christine brings us the heartbreaking story of the murders of Hannah Graham and Morgan Harrington, a case that intersects with Em's alma mater. We also may have coerced Blaise into starting a band called, "Blaise and the Jaguars"... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Get 15% off your first Thirdlove order when you go to thirdlove.com/drink Get a free stock to help build your portfolio when you sign up with Robin Hood! Go to drink.robinhood.com Get your first Quip refill pack for free when you go to getquip.com/atwwd Get 20% off your first order of Bombas socks when you go to bombas.com/drink

Buckle up, everyone! We've got an extra dark episode for you this week. Em covers the horrific events that happened during the operation of the Byberry Mental Hospital in Philadelphia and the paranormal occurrences it's created, while Christine serves up (it's a pun, you'll see) the story of German cannibal (too much?) Armin Meiwes. We also recap our East Coast tour and describe Christine's childhood home at length - don't worry there are a lot of graves involved... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try Zip Recruiter for free when you go to ziprecruiter.com/drinkGet an exclusive intro offer from First Leaf that includes 3 bottles of wine for only $15, plus free shipping! Go to tryfirstleaf.com/drinkGet $20 off your first Simple Contacts order when you go to simplecontacts.com/drink20 or enter DRINK20 at check out Try a free trial membership of Beach Body On Demand when you text DRINK to 303030

Welcome back to the ghost story and murder situation show! It's Friendiversary time, folks! And this year Em got Christine a new fly fishing rod from Dicks! Just kidding but celebrations did ensue and we've got that Instagram-worthy story here. Em also brings the creeps with the tale of Rose Hall Manor in Montego Bay, Jamaica and Christine covers the gruesome murder of law student Lauren Giddings. We also venture back into the dangerous world of high school geometry... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 20% off your first order of Bombas socks when you go to bombas.com/drink and enter promo code DRINKTo get 36 bottles of Hint Water for $36, visit hint.com/drink and enter promo code drink! For a total of $60 off, that's $20 off your first 3 Hello Fresh boxes, go to hellofresh.com/drink60Get up to $55 in postage, a digital scale and a 4 week trial of stamps.com by going to stamps.com, clicking the radio microphone and using our code DRINK

Merry Christmas and a Happy Halloween! Spooky season continues with Halloween 2.0 featuring Em as Marty McFly and Christine as... still in her cat onesie! This week Em takes on the origins of the wailing woman, La Llorona and Christine continues Em's theme from last week by bringing us her mom Renate's paranormal and true crime stories! And find our what Patreon level gets you a live stream of Em sleeping... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 2 months of unlimited access to Skillshare for only $.99Get 40% off all Lola subscriptions when you go to mylola.com/drink40Get $10 off your first FabFitFun box when you go to fabfitfun.com and use our promo code DRINKStream the brand new second season of Gimlet's highly acclaimed podcast, Crimetown, free on Spotify!

It may be the day after Halloween but we're spooky year round! Today we read your listener stories featuring the Brazilian version of Bloody Mary, a v haunted British church, a cult condo and a freaky deer for your post-Halloween come-down. And speaking of deer, did you know Em trapped a deer in a ski resort bathroom once? You'll have to listen to find out... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Sign up for a VIP Just Fab membership and get your first style for as low as $10 when you go to justfab.com/drinkGet 50% off your first month with Scent Bird when you go to scentbird.com/drink and use code DRINK

We're back in real time! Christine has redirected her wedding planning energy into Halloween surprises! And don't worry, it's only part one of our Halloween celebrations because you know us, we can't do anything just once, especially during spooky season. Today Em and Christine bring you extra special creepy compilations - Em relays the scariest moments from their mom Linda's life and Christine brings us the many genres of Ouija board murder. And here's the thing, we're not planning on making a homemade Ouija board out of hotel wine glasses during our upcoming tour - but if it happens, it happens, OK? And that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 15% off your first order with Thirdlove when you go to thirdlove.com/drinkGet 2 months of unlimited Skillshare classes for just $.99 at skillshare.com/drinkGet your first Quip refill pack for free at getquip.com/atwwdGet your first 3 bottles of wine from First Leaf for just $15, with free shipping, and if you rate those wines you'll get an extra $10 off your next box! Go to tryfirstleaf.com/drink

Shout out to all our suspiciously beautiful listeners out there because you just might be a witch! This pre-Halloween spooky season Em brings us the history of Bloody Mary and answers the burning, eternal question, "Do little girls conjure demons?" and, spoiler alert, the answer is a resounding "yes". Meanwhile, Christine digs into the story of the dollar store Jack the Ripper, Joel Rifkin, aka Joel the Ripper. And we make plans for our upcoming live show in King Tut's Tomb, promo code: EGYPT... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get a free trial membership of Beach Body On Demand when you text DRINK to 303030Try a 2-month VIP membership with Grove, plus a bonus gift, when you go to grove.co/drinkTry ZipRecruiter, the smarter way to hire, for free at ziprecruiter.com/drinkAttention cat owners! Get 20% off your first order at PrettyLitter.com promo code DRINK.

Christine gets married this weekend (in other words, #christinegetsblaised) so we decided to release our most recent live episode from the Hollywood Improv! This is one of our fave live shows yet, and we can't wait to see more of you at our upcoming shows - see andthatswhywedrink.com for details. In this episode, Em covers the notorious Cecil Hotel, filled with doom, gloom, and vengeful ghosts. Meanwhile, Christine covers the batshit crazy unsolved Hollywood mystery of William Desmond Taylor. And that's why we drink! Get $60 off, that's $20 off your first 3 boxes, when you go to www.hellofresh.com/drink60 and enter promo code DRINK60 Get your own 11x14 Canvas People print for free (just pay shipping and handling) when you text DRINK to 484848 Visit www.stamps.com for up to $55 in free postage, a digital scale and a 4-week trial. Click the radio microphone and enter promo code DRINK Visit www.carbon38.com to get 20% off your purchase with promo code DRINK

Ok, stop pinching people's butts and do something good. This week Em dives into the haunts of the Cary Hotel in Placerville, California and one ghost, in particular, who has quite the sexual appetite. There's also gold dust and ghost cats involved so get ready for a wild ride. Meanwhile Christine shares the brutal and baffling murders of the Setagaya Family in Japan. Our parting words of wisdom this week? Don't bother taking the elevator... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies who support us! Sign up for FabFitFun today to get your Fall Editors Box! Use code DRINK to get $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.comFor 25% off your first Rx Bar order visit www.rxbar.com/drink and enter promo code DRINK at check out!Sign up for First Leaf and get 3 bottles of wine for only $15 with free shipping! Go to tryfirstleaf.com/drink today!Go to newyorker.com/drink to get 50% off when you enter the code DRINK - plus you'll get the exclusive New Yorker tote bag!

OK, we're seeing a trend here. We're definitely on a friendly ghost kick after a certain doll who shan't be named. This month we read listeners' stories that are fluffier than Gio's butt curtain and feature a financially generous ghost as well as a bitchy sorority ghost who steals your homework... and that's why we drink!

Are you sitting down? It's about time we had the talk. When a mommy ghost and a daddy ghost love each other very much that's how a baby ghost is born! This week Em brings us the origins of Casper the Friendly Ghost and still manages to traumatize Christine. Meanwhile, Christine dives into the wild story of Jack Gilbert Graham, a truly pre-TSA tale. We also preview a theme song remix a genius listener sent us that is definitely our new live show intro music. And we discuss plans for our Halloween sleepover... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get 2 months of unlimited access to over 20,000 classes for just .99 cents when you go to www.skillshare.com/drinkGet 15% off your order of $100 or more when you go to www.modcloth.com and use promo code DRINKGet $60 off, that's $20 off you first 3 boxes, when you go to www.hellofresh.com/drink60 and enter promo code DRINK60Get a free stock when you sign up with Robin Hood at drink.robinhood.com

You might need your EMF readers for this one because we've got two intense stories today. Em brings us the incredibly well-documented and terrifying (we mean beautiful) tale of Harold the doll while Christine tackles the freaking Zodiac Killer. Don't worry, our EMF definitely WASN'T GOING BATSHIT DURING RECORDING. We're fine. We think. We've also discovered we're unwittingly part of the haunted doll market and Harold might have overfilled Christine's wine glass... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 500 high-quality business cards for just $9.99 from Vista Print by going to www.vistaprint.com and using promo code DRINK Get a free trial membership of Beach Body On Demand when you text DRINK to 303030Get $5 off your first month of Chegg Study when you go to www.chegg.com/drink and enter promo code DRINKGet your own 11x14 Canvas People print for free (just pay shipping and handling) when you text DRINK to 484848

Episode 85 is upon us! Get your holy water ready because Em takes us back to the Zak Bagan's Haunted Museum to cover Ed Gein's cauldron and Bela Lugosi's creepy portal mirror. Meanwhile, Christine cracks into the fucked up case of David Edward Maust, another serial killer who actually begged to stay in jail. We also learn that Christine's 6 year-old self may have performed a dark ritual and, don't worry, we find a way to bring up bowling again... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies who support us!Use code DRINK at www.vistaprint.com to get 500 high-quality business cards for $9.99Hello.. FRESH! For $60 off ($20 off your first three boxes) visit www.hellofresh.com/drink60 and enter code DRINK60Try AMC's streaming horror service Shudder free for 30 days, go to www.shudder.com/podcast and use promo code DRINKVisit www.stamps.com for up to $55 in free postage, a digital scale and a 4-week trial. Click the radio microphone and enter promo code DRINK

Come closer…. we have a secret to tell you… we're certainly not going to vomit a chicken into your mouth. This week Em takes us step-by-step through the myths and transformation process of the terrifying Filipino vampire/zombie/boogie-person, the Aswang. And Christine shares the life and lies of Henry Lee Lucas's infamous, though often exaggerated, career as a serial killer. His horror-scope proves VERY virgo. We also might have been both personally haunted and true crime-d during the recording of this episode so strap in for a wild ride… and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Get your own 11x14 Canvas People print for free when you text WWD to 484848 Buy 2 Fixd devices and get one free PLUS an additional 10% off your entire order using promo code DRINK at www.listentomycar.com Visit www.carbon38.com to get 20% off your purchase with promo code DRINK

Listen, we'll set a hell portal on fire, if that's what you need. This week, Em brings us face-to-face with the square-shaped goat pupils of the hauntings at Goatman's Bridge in Denton County, Texas. Meanwhile, Christine takes on the aspiring "Boss Boy" and potentially worst killer in South Carolina's history, Donald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins. We're also into reading serial killer's HORROR-scopes now (get it?) and Gio learns to share his wit in the workplace ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Use promo code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.com! Visit www.mylola.com and use promo code DRINK40 for 40% off all subscriptions! Visit www.handy.com/drink and use promo code DRINK during check out to get a 3-hour cleaning for $39 when you sign up for a plan! Try Grove with a 2-month VIP membership at www.grove.co/drink

We've been reading your spooky stories for 20 weeks! Today we've got a stalker in a hurricane, a huge WTF story and a random (or was it?) black eyed kids encounter... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Get an extra 15% off your TomboyX purchase with code STORIES at www.tomboyx.com/stories Use promo code DRINK at modcloth.com for 15% off your order of $100 or more!

You've CAT to be KITTEN me. It's our 101st episode (including listener eps) and we celebrated with Moon Pie, cream soda and holy water-themed gifts! This week Em revisits the Lizzie Borden House to tell the paranormal side of the story and Christine dives into the tragic disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Also, everyone gets a horoscope this week, including the newly termed "Spicy Pisces," and Gio learns that his healing comes from within...and that's why we drink, folks!Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15! Dial **401 for a FREE trial membership of Beach Body on Demand!Skillshare is giving listeners two months of unlimited access to over 20,000 classes for just 99 cents. Go to www.skillshare.com/drink to start your two months now!Get 20% off your purchase at wanderbeauty.com/drink!

Love your hair, hate your guts! It's just funny that Em brings back the drunk sorority girl voice but it's fine, we'll talk about it later... This week Em also brings you the mystery of the disappearances at the Flannan Isles Lighthouse in Scotland, and Christine tells the story of Edward, we mean, Charles Cullen, possibly the most prolific serial killer in history. And per Gio's horoscope, he'll see you at the farmer's market, maybe... Love you, mean it! And that's why we drink!--Go to Liquid-IV.com and enter promo code DRINK for 20% off anything you order on Liquid IV’s website! To save $20 on your contact lenses, PLUS free shipping, go to simplecontacts.com/drink20 or enter DRINK20 at checkout! Visit www.mylola.com and use promo code DRINK40 for 40% off all subscriptions!Use promo code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.com!Our listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/drink!

We’ve been traveling for weeks, so this episode comes to you live from Nashville! Grab your drink and play along with the ATWWD drinking game as Em covers the haunted AF Rotherwood Mansion (which no one knows how to pronounce) and Christine covers the story of Paula Herring, which led to Nashville’s first urban legend. And that’s why we drink!

Spoiler alert: We survived Christine's Vegas Bachelorette (despite the waiver we signed at Zak Bagan's Haunted Museum)! Today Christine covers the brutal attack of Mary Vincent and Em discusses Peggy the haunted doll WHO WE TALKED TO...and that's why we drink!Visit HIMS.com/ATWWD for a trial month of Hims for only $5!Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15!Skillshare is giving our listeners a one-month free trial of unlimited access to over 17,000 classes. Go to www.skillshare.com slash DRINK to start your free month today!

Tune in for stories of cultists in the forest, "the upside-down man," a crazy glitch in the matrix, and so much more. And that's why we drink!

Buckets! We learned a new game this week and it involves Space Jam and Kobe. We also snoop out some alien serial killers in the extremely fucked up story of Skinwalker Ranch and cover the disturbing case of the man whose mission it was to save people through their feet, Joseph Kallinger. Christine also does 40 whole pull ups...but only in her lucid dreams. And that's why we drink!

Welcome to Flemish Idol! Jump on board our husky ramblings as we tell you the story of the eerie Children of Woolpit and the disturbing case of Jennifer Pan. In the meantime, treat your ears to Em’s “bitchy girlfriend voice” and Christine’s attempt at singing in Flemish. Last but not least, today’s Gio-scope is probably the eeriest, most accurate one yet… And that’s why we drink!

Welcome to episode 76, and it's motherflippin' hot out. In other news, Em covers the Pirate House in Savannah, GA and Christine covers the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews. And that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15! Hello Fresh - Use promo code DRINK30 for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh! For $20 off a suitcase (THAT CAN CHARGE YOUR PHONE!) visit awaytravel.com/drink and use promo code DRINK at checkout. Head to warbyparker.com/drink to order your free Home Try-On’s today!95% of women do not get the vitamins and minerals they need on a daily basis. Go to ritual.com/drink to choose clean ingredients backed by science.

This week, Em and Christine finally ~reunite~ and cover the haunted colonial Peyton Randolph House and the murder of Marlene Warren. And that’s why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to ThirdLove.com/Drink to get 15% off your first purchase!Visit stitchfix.com/drink for 25% off when you keep all five of your items! Our listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/drink!Visit HIMS.com/ATWWD for a trial month of Hims for only $5!Night Call is available now on Apple Podcasts and all other listening destinations. Drop them a line with your night call at 2-4-0-4-6-NIGHT, that’s 2-4-0-4-6-6-4-4-4-8 and we'll and offer our best advice on life, love, and the coming apocalypse.

We're back for our 18th listeners' episode! Tune in to hear why our listeners drink...

#FORSHERMAN. I won't accept anything less. Em is at Linda's wedding all week, so we're presenting one of our favorite live recordings ever, coming straight from the Hollywood Improv. Em covers the Pantages Theater, and Christine covers Clara Phillips - AKA the Tiger Woman - purrrrrrr?

Hello, Boozers and Shakers! Welcome to episode 73, in which Em covers the St. Louis Cathedral - or is it an outhouse? Either way, it’s in New Orleans. Don’t ask us to explain it. Meanwhile, Christine finally covers the Beast of Jersey - and this one really gets to Em. Lock your doors! And that’s why we drink. P.S. Don’t tell anyone that Em owns Seattle now.Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15! Check out Rothys.com and use promo code DRINK for free shipping!Visit theblacktux.com/drink for $20 off your purchase!Text DRINK to 303030 for a FREE trial membership of Beach Body on Demand! Visit brooklinen.com and use promo code drink to get $20 off AND free shipping on your new sheets!

Good evening ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between! Welcome to episode 72, in which we grace your ears at the world-famous Irvine Improv, AKA Em’s birthday episode! Em covers the Black Star Canyon, the home of one of our audience members. Meanwhile, Christine googled Orange County murders and discovered the case of Daniel Wozniak, a dramatic dude with a great mustache who committed a terrible, terrible crime. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Hello Fresh -Hello Fresh - Use promo code DRINK30 for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh! Simple Contacts -Check out Simple Contacts and get $30 off by going to simplecontacts.com/DRINK or just enter code DRINK at checkout. Liquid IV - Go to Liquid-IV.com and enter promo code DRINK for 20% off anything you order on Liquid IV’s website! Third Love - Go to ThirdLove.com/Drink to get 15% off your first purchase! Canvas People - Text WWD to 484848 for to get your own 11x14 Canvas People print for FREE.

In episode 71, Em covers the Yuma Territorial Prison, Arizona’s first prison, built by its own inmates…and still haunted by them. Meanwhile, Christine covers the gruesome double-murder perpetrated by 18-year-old Suzane von Richthofen and her boyfriend. And that's why we drink! Go to felixgrayglasses.com/drink to try a pair of Felix Gray glasses today!Havenly - Get 25% off your design package by visiting havenly.com/drink!Use promo code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.com! Visit www.mylola.com and use promo code DRINK40 when you subscribe for 40% off your first order! Go to DAILY-HARVEST.COM and enter promo code DRINK to get three items FREE off your first box!

It’s episode 70! Hear Em tell the story of Doris Bither’s poltergeist, which inspired the movie The Entity and reminded us of the merits of ectoplasm. Meanwhile, Christine tells the story of Belle Gunness, one of America’s earliest serial killers. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Check out Rothys.com and use promo code DRINK for free shipping! Visit stitchfix.com/drink for 25% off when you keep all five of your items! Burrow makes the luxury couch, for real life! For $75 off your order, visit Burrow.com/DRINK Visit theblacktux.com/drink for $20 off your purchase! Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15!

You guys bring the creepiness in this listeners episode, where we read your murderous and ghosty submissions! This week's stories include a haunted painting, a Canadian murder, an "imaginary" friend, and more...

Welcome to a special episode full of burned torsos. Em covers the well-documented phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion and treats us to the following joke: “It was lit.” Meanwhile, Christine covers the batsh*t crazy case of Brazilian TV host Wallace Souza, who used his homophobic puppet to get re-elected, despite his murderous tendencies. Text DRINK to 303030 for a FREE trial membership of Beach Body on Demand! Visit Stamps.com/drink for a 4-week trial PLUS postage AND a digital scale without longterm commitments. CanvasPeople.com takes your favorite photo memories and turns them into beautiful artwork for you to enjoy every day. Use promo code DRINK for a free 11x14 canvas (just pay shipping). Ziprecruiter - Our listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/drink!Become a Fabletics VIP member and get two pairs of leggings for only $24 at www.fabletics.com/drink!

Get on board with the theybies! It’s episode 68. Em covers the (redundant) Barnstable House in MA and Christine covers the disappearance of OSU med student Brian Shaffer in 2006. And that’s why we drink. Go Bucks!

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We're in CrimeCon, so this is the first episode edited by the lovely EVA! Sit back and enjoy Em's alien-themed story about the infamous abduction of Travis Walton, followed by Christine's long-awaited topic, the even more infamous Robert Pickton and his Canadian pig farm.

UFF-DA! It’s finally here! We are so thrilled to get the gals from Wine & Crime on the show to discuss some “wine-adjacent” stories. Em tells the crazy story of a haunted Missouri winery called Belvoir, where you can find ghost orphans, ghost elders, and, of course, wine. Meanwhile, Christine covers the tragic murder of Nancy Lyon, whose husband Richard "Dick" Lyon poisoned her vitamins, soda, and WINE! Be sure to check out our appearance on Wine & Crime by checking them out wherever you listen to podcasts, at their site www.wineandcrimepodcast.com, or on social media @WineandCrimePod!

Welcome to Listener Stories: May Edition! Buckle up for a wild ride - this month we've got alien abductions, a possession-turned-murder, an encounter with Jeffrey Dahmer, and more. And that's why we drink!

Don’t make haste! It’s episode 65, and we’re we’re diving deep into the capture of the Golden State Killer, the murder of Mandy Steingasser, and the 9 Circles of Hell. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure, where Em’s ideal woman has long legs and steak. In this episode, closed cases are solved, and Satan’s got a triple chin. Abandon all hope, u who enter here. Head to squarespace.com/drink for a free trial and use offer code DRINK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!Visit www.mylola.com and use promo code DRINK40 when you subscribe for 40% off your first order! For 20% off your purchase, visit TULA.com/drink and enter promo code DRINK at checkout!Havenly - Get 25% off your design package by visiting havenly.com/drink!Go to felixgrayglasses.com/drink to try a pair of Felix Gray glasses today!

Em covers the insanely haunted Borley Rectory, which is haunted by a nun, some headless horsemen, and a guy who was not only extra - he was 1863 extra. Meanwhile, Christine goes for a ~theme~ and covers three crazy locked room mysteries. Oh and if you wanna join our mahjong ring, let us know. CrimeCon Meetup: Broadway Brewhouse Midtown on Saturday May 5th at 8pm Central Time

Welcome to episode 63, in which we discuss ghosts, murder, and a guy named Chauncey, who may or may not be a Sim. Em covers the Ottawa Jail, which is now a hostel, and Christine covers the Robison Family Murders, which all began with a bridge party in the woods. Come meet us at CrimeCon 2018 this May in Nashville, TN! Get a surprise gift from us when using promo code “ATWWD”! https://www.crimecon.com/Visit HelloFresh.com and enter promo code DRINK30 for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh! Use promo code DRINK at modcloth.com for 15% off your order of $100 or more! Visit HIMS.com/ATWWD for a trial month of Hims for only $5!Visit brooklinen.com and use promo code drink to get $20 off AND free shipping on your new sheets!

Hamilton fans, rejoice! Em covers the Morris-Jumel Mansion, which, aside from influencing the hit broadway musical that neither of us have seen, also includes several ghosts, such as a girl who barks in the walls, a soldier who climbs out of paintings, and a shadow that pinches and growls at you. Meanwhile, Christine discusses the disappearance and murder of Barbara and Patricia Grimes, a case that is still open to this day, despite the interrogation of a steamfitter, whatever that is, and a drunken psychic. (Also, get ready to turn down the volume, because this episode has more singing than is appropriate.)Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15! Burrow makes the luxury couch, for real life! For $75 off your order, visit Burrow.com/DRINKHavenly - Get 25% off your design package by visiting havenly.com/drink!

Listen. Are you ready for Em’s story? We're pretty sure you're not, but we’ll tell you anyway. It’s the Squirrel Cage Jail of Pottawattamie County in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Christine was SO ready, she kinda-sorta fell asleep during it, but only because wine. Once Christine wakes up, she covers the krazy story of Leonarda Cianciulli, who fed her favorite son some…questionable…tea cakes. Go to DAILY-HARVEST.COM and enter promo code DRINK to get three items FREE off your first box! Night Call is available now on Apple Podcasts and all other listening destinations. Drop them a line with your night call at 2-4-0-4-6-NIGHT and they'll offer their best advice on life, love, and the coming apocalypse. Visit Stamps.com/drink for a 4-week trial PLUS postage AND a digital scale without longterm commitments.

It's April 1st, and that means it's time for us to read your listeners' stories!  HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S.

It’s episode 60, and we’re bringing our A-game, if we do say so ourselves. Em covers the Central Indiana State Hospital for the Insane, a psychiatric treatment hospital in Indianapolis that saw a lot of inhumane treatment, patient suffering, and possibly an emotional support canary. Meanwhile, Christine covers the Yorkshire Ripper, AKA Peter Sutcliffe, AKA Peter Pan, who murdered countless women and also jumped into some graves. By the way, if you’re wondering, Em is not a pier. (or a pee-er.)Come meet us at CrimeCon 2018 this May in Nashville, TN! Get a surprise gift from us when using promo code “ATWWD”! https://www.crimecon.com/Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit HIMS.com/ATWWD for a trial month of Hims for only $5!Hello Fresh - Use promo code DRINK30 for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh! Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15!

It’s episode 59, and boy have we got some stories for you. After discussing our latest adventures with the Ouija board, Em covers the Joshua Ward House in Salem, MA, where Em and Christine will one day have a summer home among the witches and warlocks. Meanwhile, Christine gets revenge on Em for their story of the Russian Sleep Experiment by discussing the legend of Slenderman and the ensuing Slenderman Stabbings of 2014. Come meet us at CrimeCon 2018 this May in Nashville, TN! Get a surprise gift from us when using promo code “ATWWD”! https://www.crimecon.com/Please consider supporting the companies that support us! CanvasPeople.com takes your favorite photo memories and turns them into beautiful artwork for you to enjoy every day. Use promo code DRINK for a free 11x14 canvas (just pay shipping). Text DRINK to 303030 for a FREE trial membership of Beach Body on Demand! Visit www.mylola.com and use promo code DRINK40 when you subscribe for 40% off your first order!

It’s episode 58 and, as promised, the one and only Alex Schiefer is here to do a dramatic reading of our hand-delivered hate mail. Once we’ve kicked him out of the room, Em covers The House of 200 Demons in Gary, Indiana (Gary Indiana, Gary Indiana, that’s the town that knew me when!). Meanwhile, Christine covers the infamous Richardson family murders that took place in Medicine Hat, Alberta in the year 2006, otherwise known as the heyday of MySpace, LiveJournal, and “American Online Instant Messenger.” Come meet us at CrimeCon 2018 this May in Nashville, TN! Get a surprise gift from us when using promo code “ATWWD”! https://www.crimecon.com/Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Havenly - Get 25% off your design package by visiting havenly.com/drink!Zola is reinventing the wedding registry and planning process. To receive a $50 credit towards your registry, visit zola.com/drink. Try Ora Organic with 15% off your first order using the code DRINK at www.ora.organic.

It’s episode 57! Em’s story - the urban legend of Russia’s 1940s sleep experiment - is bananas. In Christine’s words, “What the actual hell, Em.” Meanwhile, Christine discusses the ~timely~ case of the David and Louise Turpin, who held their 13 kids hostage for years in a California “house of horrors.” If we needed an excuse to drink, that would be it. Come meet us at CrimeCon 2018 this May in Nashville, TN! Get a surprise gift from us when using promo code “ATWWD”! https://www.crimecon.com/Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit Stamps.com/drink for a 4-week trial PLUS postage AND a digital scale without longterm commitments. Try Ora Organic with 15% off your first order using the code DRINK at www.ora.organic. Our listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/drink!

It's March (not February, despite what Christine may think) and you know what that means! More spooky, heartwarming, and all-out terrifying stories from none other than YOU GUYS! Plus, we read all the name of our Patreon donors out loud - that's right, ALL of them.

Welcome to episode 56, featuring a surprise ghost story from Em’s stepmom! Oh, and a full episode of creepy. Em covers the notorious Enfield Haunting, which inspired the Conjuring 2 and features a lot of walking furniture. By the way, Em’s source was most definitely NOT a Korean Teen Pop Sensation Blog. Just sayin’. Meanwhile, Christine covers the murders of the McStay family, who vanished near the Mexican border and resurfaced in shallow graves in the desert three years later. Their deaths remain a mystery to this day. Come meet us at CrimeCon 2018 this May in Nashville, TN! Get a surprise gift from us when using promo code “ATWWD”! https://www.crimecon.com/Please consider supporting the companies that support us:Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15! Visit www.mylola.com and use promo code DRINK40 when you subscribe for 40% off your first order! Check out Parcast’s Haunted Places on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

It’s episode 55, TAKE TWO! Sorry guys, Christine messed up. But we’ve still got a good one for you. Em covers the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago, which is full of poison, murder, gang activity, suicide, and ghosts. Oh, and tainted moonshine. Safety first! Meanwhile, Christine talks about a mofo named Ward Weaver III, who’s part of three generations of murder. Come meet us at CrimeCon 2018 this May in Nashville, TN! Get a surprise gift from us if you use promo code “ATWWD” when buying your badge! https://www.crimecon.com/Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit rxbars.com/drink and use promo code DRINK for 25% off your first order! Use promo code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.com! Check out Empty Frames on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

WELCOME TO THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! Thank you all for helping us get this far. We couldn’t do any of this without you And we’ve got a special surprise for you! But you’re going to have to listen to find out. Come meet us at CrimeCon 2018 in Nashville, TN! Get a surprise gift from us when you use our promo code “ATWWD” to get 10% off your order! https://www.crimecon.com/Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Hello Fresh - Use promo code DRINK30 for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh! Havenly - Get 25% off your design package by visiting havenly.com/drink!

It’s episode 53 and the gasp is back. This is maybe our scariest episode yet. Em covers Christine’s favorite topic, Black Eyed Kids (BEKs), whose eyes are voids as black as Em’s heart. Meanwhile, Christine covers the totally bananas story of Dolly Oesterreich and her “Bat Man” lover, who just wanted to drink bathtub gin and write pulp fiction, but ended up being arrested for murder. Additionally, Em was groped by a ghost and Christine can’t subtract by two. Can we use your telegraph? Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Visit www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink to get your introductory three-pack of wines for only $15! Visit Stamps.com/drink for a 4-week trial PLUS postage AND a digital scale without longterm commitments. Use promo code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.com!

Thank you guys for one whole year of great listener stories! We can hardly believe it. Tune in for some of our creepiest tales yet, featuring an unsolved murder, a tall ghostly man, and more.

Get ready because who knows what the hell is going on in this episode. First off, Em covers the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, one of Canada’s most popular haunted locales. It features several ghosts, including one named Sam who may or may not wear a kilt, a phantom bride who fell down the stairs to her death on her wedding night, and three shadow people that were once the victims of a tragic murder-suicide. Christine’s story, though just as dark, takes a weird turn when she covers famous 90s Club Kid Michael Alig, who bashed his friend in the head with a hammer, poured Draino down his throat, and then decapitated him. What a (horrifying) world we live in. And that’s why we drink… Please support our sponsors!  Become a Fabletics VIP member and get two pairs of leggings for only $24 at www.fabletics.com/drink! Zola is reinventing the wedding registry and planning process. To receive a $50 credit towards your registry, visit zola.com/drink.  Visit Audible.com/DRINK or text DRINK to 500-500 to get your first book free!

This episode is a doozy. First, we find out Em’s post-life-tiny-house-minimalist agenda when Em covers the South Shield Poltergeist, who tortured an English family the creepiest way possible, with children’s toys. And guys, get ready for a big one - Christine covers our pal Ted Bundy, the charming sociopath who killed AT LEAST 36 people, likely more. This episode is sponsored by:Ziprecruiter - Our listeners can post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/drink!Hello Fresh - Use promo code DRINK30 for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh! Fabletics - Go to Fabletics.com/drink and get two pairs of leggings for just $24!

SASSY THE CLOWN IS BACK! In a big way. In episode 50, Em covers Loftus Hall, which is arguably Ireland’s most haunted locale. It once housed the devil himself, cloven hooves and all. Meanwhile, Christine covers the unexplained disappearance and deaths of the Jamison family in 2009. There are plenty of theories, each one more bizarre than the last.  Big thanks to this week’s amazing sponsors, Lola and Fabletics.  Visit www.mylola.com and use promo code DRINK when you subscribe for 60% off your first order!  Become a Fabletics VIP member and get two pairs of leggings for only $24 at www.fabletics.com/drink!

It’s a Flinstone/Jetson’s crossover! Em tells the podcast’s FIRST alien story, featuring Barney and Betty Hill, who were not martians, although they did get abducted by a UFO. Meanwhile Christine shares the story of the Lake Bodom murders, Finland’s most notorious unsolved homicide. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode, including the correct pronunciation of Bananas in Pajamas. (The jury’s still out on that one.) Just remember to always check your genitals. This story is donated (you’ll see it on our tax return) to our loyal $25 patron Mio Diaz! Thank you for your support.

Happy New Year, everyone! If you're worried about staying up until midnight, these creepy af stories should do the trick. In our attempt to make a "holiday-themed episode," we instead end up dissing Furbies, crying about love in the afterlife, and mispronouncing countless words. Enjoy!

Happy New Year from the future! Em tells the story of George Lukins (not Lucas), who was famous for his alleged demonic possession and the subsequent exorcism that occurred in 1788. Unfortunately, no “magic practitioners” were able to get him out of his mess. Not even Criss Angel. Meanwhile, Christine covers the Original Night Stalker, AKA the East Area Rapist (EAR/ONS). Lock your doors, cause he’s still out there. And be sure to call 1-800-CALL-FBI if you have any information.Zola is reinventing the wedding registry and planning process. To receive a $50 credit towards your registry, visit zola.com/drink.

Put on your “Satan regalia” and get ready to swipe right on the boozy menace more affectionately known as Krampus, German’s famous Anti-Santa. Kids these days don’t know how good they have it with their damn Elf on the Shelf! Meanwhile, Christine missed the Christmas memo and went with a story about Tamara Sansanova, AKA the Granny Ripper, instead. Sansanova casually made some tea and killed 14 people. But at least she’s still playing peek-a-boo in jail. If there’s anything that you take away from this episode, we hope it’s that 1) everything was a sex demon in the 1960s, and 2) your organs are garbage.

Happy Froxing Day! This week Em and Christine discuss several disturbing stories, including the time Christine got her head stuck in a dresser. Em also tells Christine the story of the St. James Hotel in New Mexico, which was run by this guy named Henry who found most things, including the gold out west, to be unsatisfactory. Oh, he was also friends with a Land Baron named Lucian. Meanwhile, Christine tells Em about Pedro Lopez, AKA the Monster of the Andes, one of the most prolific serial killers in the world. Lock your doors, folks. We’ll see you at the Westin.

Welcome to episode 45, sometimes referred to as Sister Act 17 or Lizzie McGuire Goes to South Korea! In this episode, Em covers the Silent Twins, June and Jennifer Gibbons, who spoke a secret language and couldn’t function without one another. As a result, Christine and Em invent their own secret language. Sort of.Meanwhile, Christine discusses Joyce McKinney, the absolute loony-toons “stalkist raper” who made headlines in the 70s for the Case of the Manacled Mormon. Let’s put it this way: she only gets weirder with age. Thanks for listening and check out our sponsors below! PS If PETA comes looking for us, tell them we’re not here right now.Use promo code WHYWEDRINK for $20 off your order of a personal song written by professional songwriters at www.songfinch.com.For $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh, use promo code Drink30.CanvasPeople.com takes your favorite photo memories and turns them into beautiful artwork for you to enjoy every day. Use promo code DRINK for a free 11x14 canvas (just pay shipping).

It’s time for episode 44! Em covers a restaurant in Florida, but before you get too excited, it’s not Señor Frog’s. It’s called Ashley’s of Rockledge, or as we like to call it, the Loose Caboose. Meanwhile, Christine covers the crazy folie a deux case of Ursula and Sabine Erikkson, the identical twins who not only murdered someone, but also threw themselves into traffic NUMEROUS TIMES - and survived. Also, Em’s first memory is falling through their grandma’s legs, and Christine’s stepdad once drove over her mom’s foot. So hop on the Loose Caboose with us and ride some coattails!

Can you believe it’s our TENTH episode of listener stories?? And you guys did not disappoint. This episode has a little something for everyone - dogs, aliens, ghosts, and murder. What’s not to love?

In episode 43, Christine is the Internet’s Apprentice and Em puts the “ish” in Jew-ish. Em covers the Bullock Hotel in Deadwood, South Dakota. (Pro tip: don’t work there unless you want an invisible, casually omnipresent ghost boss who throws your beverages across the room.)Meanwhile, Christine covers the long-awaited topic of the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, a gruesome and tragic story of a serial killer who ruined the name “Wineville” for everyone. Hope you all enjoy this post-Thanksgiving episode. Oh, and if you know how to make a “Gio”-tag, let us know.CanvasPeople.com takes your favorite photo memories and turns them into beautiful artwork for you to enjoy every day. Use promo code DRINK for a free 11x14 canvas (just pay shipping).And don't forget to check out our other sponsor, Firstleaf Wines, for your introductory three-pack of wine for only $15! www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink

Hi, I’m Peter! This is episode 42, in which Christine gyrates from side to side and Janet just can’t get a break. Let’s just say things get pretty ~eccentric~. Em discusses the Harvard Exit Theatre, and Christine “throws Em a bone” and covers Ed Gein, a serial killer, handy-being, and unique interior decorator. Stay tuned for Listen: The Musical.Zola is reinventing the wedding registry and planning process. To receive a $50 credit towards your registry, visit zola.com/drink.For $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh, use promo code Drink30.CanvasPeople.com takes your favorite photo memories and turns them into beautiful artwork for you to enjoy every day. Use promo code DRINK for a free 11x14 canvas (just pay shipping).

Let’s just say this episode is a little out of control. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Em talks the Great Amherst Mystery, a terrifying poltergeist story from Nova Scotia, and Christine tells the story of Herb Baumeister, a serial killer with an affinity for mannequins. Oh, there are also flying potatoes, a pool of chardonnay, and a Psychic Called Wanda. Light a cigarette - er, lamp - and listen up.

It’s Gio’s Birthday-sode! And listen. It’s a doozy. Em covers the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, which once housed a circus-builder who “cured” cancer with watermelon seeds and is haunted by a ghost who does NOT wear capris. Meanwhile, Christine gets ~timely~ (and pretty graphic) with her coverage of Edmund Kemper III, the mofo featured in Netflix’s recent drama Mindhunter. And that is most definitely why we drink.Don’t forget to check out our sponsors, BaubleBar (promo code “Drink”) and Firstleaf wines: www.tryfirstleaf.com/drink

Welcome to listener stories, Halloween edition! We share an extra story or two before thanking our lovely Patreon "donators." And that's why we drink!

Happy October 39th, where Christine doesn’t know exponents and Em doesn’t know calendars. Em tells the story of Anneliese Michel, the inspiration for the Exorcism of Emily Rose and one of the truest proofs of demonic possession in recorded history. Meanwhile, Christine talks about the Axeman of New Orleans, who chisels some panels and taps some faces. (It’s like the Purge, but with jazz music.)If there’s one thing you take away from this episode, we hope it’s the fact that we’re modern-day jesters, and Gio is the Venn diagram of our love. I promise that makes more sense in context. I think.Don’t forget to check out our incredible sponsors, Mack Weldon (promo code “Drink”) and Hello Fresh (promo code “Drink30”). You won’t regret it.

How are you peeling? Because it’s time for episode 38, in which Em throws Allison an epic birthday, the recording room is haunted as ever, and we find out Christine is the oracle of our time. Don’t worry, there are also ghosts and murders.Em’s story is San Antonio, TX. Wait, no it’s not. But it is IN San Antonio, TX. It’s called the Menger Hotel and it’s haunted by a rude lady knitting, children playing with trains, and Teddy Roosevelt himself.Meanwhile, Christine tells the story of this mo-fo named John List, a guy who pretends to be deeply religious but is actually just a plain old family annihilator.We cleanse our palates with a Gio-scope, brought to you this week by the Onion (and our good friend Theron). Let’s Scorpi-Go!Oh and Ernesto, if you’re out there, let me buy you a drink.

Thanks, Mr. Bagans. In episode 37, Em talks about a self-sabotaging building called the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Christine razzle-dazzles with the story Issei Sagawa, the creepy cannibal who roams free (and whines about it) to this day. And that's why we drink!

It’s episode 36, and Gio Horoscopes are back - you’re welcome, Scorpios - but first you have to suffer through our stories. Em tells us about Cleveland’s Franklin Castle, which is haunted by murdered children, wanna-be spies, and partying German Socialists. Christine tells the story of the infamous Bathtub Girls of Ontario, who were NOT actors in a Myspace lesbian porno, but were actually two murderous children who got off easy for killing their own mother. And that’s why we drink…

It’s our eighth listener’s episode! I know we say this every month, but it’s one of our best yet. In this episode we read your crazy stories, including a death-filled visit to LA, relentless Gettysburg ghosts, an aggressive poltergeist, and an encounter with our pal ZOZO! BUCKLE UP!

It’s episode 35, and we still haven’t left our plunger tent. Lord help us. In this episode we discuss the merits of guns in fighting ghosts, Em gives her best impression of a fire, and we record-scratch our way through a voodoo-related murder-suicide.Meanwhile, Em tells Christine about Wisconsin’s most haunted house, the Summerwind Mansion, and Christine tells Em about the New Orleans’ Rampart Street Murder House, where the tragic Zack and Addie murder/suicide took place in 2006. And that's why we drink.

Episode 34 is coming at you straight from our plunger fort! We’ve moved into the new “recording studio” but truly not much has changed…except the end of our intro song! We still talk booze, ghosts, and murder. This week’s stories include the terrifying San Pedro Haunting and the crazy story of Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger. Oh also, Tina and Jeff were there.This episode was sponsored by ModCloth, where you can find fashion as unique as you are. Use promo code DRINK at modcloth.com for 30% off your order of $100 or more!This episode was also sponsored by Casper - an obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Visit casper.com/drink and use promo code “drink” for $50 off your order of a mattress.

The one and only Lisa Lampanelli joins us this week for an epic episode! Tune in to hear the Queen of Mean get her orphans mixed up, reenact her teenage fight with the devil, and tell us about her her new podcast, Stuffed, available now on iTunes.We didn’t forget about the ghosts and murder, though. Em covers the Rolling Hills Asylum, where orphans, vagrants, and single women built their own coffins, and where all three of us are apparently qualified to live. Meanwhile, Christine covers the infamous serial-killer-couple Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.This episode was sponsored by ModCloth, where you can find fashion as unique as you are. Use promo code DRINK at modcloth.com for 30% off your order of $100 or more!This episode was also sponsored by Hello Fresh, the meal kit delivery service that makes cooking more fun so you can focus on the whole experience, not just the final plate. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code DRINK30!

In episode 32, we learn about the princes of hell and their love of philosophical chats. We also discuss whether Velma from Scooby Doo got Lasik Eye surgery by now and reveal some exciting news at the end of the episode!More importantly, this episode features the demonic possession of Anna Ecklund, who was hexed by her father at a young age and lived with demons for her entire life and Luka Rocco Magnotta, a really terrible guy who does really terrible things to both kittens and humans.This episode is sponsored by Classic Kevin - one of our favorite $25 Patreon donators! Check Mirths and Monsters out here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mirths-and-monsters/id1273301982?mt=2

In episode 31, we quickly learn that this is not a history podcast, so leave your note-taking at the door. Other notable moments include Christine’s pants falling off, the announcement of our first Facebook Live event, and the monumental discovery that Em’s grandmother published a book on menopause.As far as stories go, Em takes Christine back in time to drink a couple a’ cowboys under the table at the Driskill Hotel, and Christine takes Em back in time to their glory days as Millennial Spiritualists in Southeast Kansas, hanging with America’s first serial killers, the Bloody Benders.And that’s why we drink!

Can you believe it's month seven of us reading your craziest ghost and hometown murder stories?! To be honest, we can't either. And that's why we drink!

Episode 30 doesn’t disappoint. It’s quite a doozy, so don’t say we didn’t warn you. Christine shows off her (very limited) knowledge of the steel industry when Em tells her about the Sloss Furnaces, an extremely terrifying and haunted landmark in Birmingham, AL. Meanwhile, Em is haunted by more disembodied feet and Christine’s lame dad jokes.Then, Christine finally bites the bullet and tells the tragic tale of Sylvia Liken’s death. (Don’t blame me - you guys asked for it!) All we can say is, you think it can’t get any worse, and then it does.This episode is sponsored by Coke/Dope.**Not really. Please don’t sue us.

Mercury’s in retrograde, guys…don’t say we didn’t warn you. We learn why Em doesn’t wear pink dresses and why Christine doesn’t wear white. It’s pinafore-ific!First off, Em tells us about the the Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson, TX, feat. suicidal brides, sleep paralysis, giggling children, shadow people, unwanted cuddling, AND MORE. This place is a hot-spot for creepiness.Christine isn’t actually a murderer but Peter Thomas Anthony Manuel SURE IS! There’s a reason he’s called the Beast of Birkenshaw (not to be confused with the Beast of Birkenstock). Lock your doors, Scottish friends.This episode is sponsored by LOLA, a modern and transparent approach to feminine care, with 100% organic cotton pads, tampons, and liners. Use promo code DRINK at mylola.com for 60% off your first order!

We've arrived with our compact discs, haphazardly!Welcome to episode 28, in which we discuss Louisiana's haunted Myrtles Plantation and the tragic murder of Rebecca Schaeffer by her celebrity stalker.(Oh, we also try and speak in Welsh, Christine explains badminton, and Em tells the story of her vanishing keys...)

It's episode 27! Christine and Linda meet (spoiler alert: there are fireworks), we learn about Christine’s “baby watch,” and Christine and Em solve age-old Australian murders. Honestly what DOESN'T happen in this episode?! Oh right, also: Em tells Christine about the Monte Cristo Homestead (AKA the most haunted place in Australia) and Christine tells Em about the tragic murder of high-schooler Skylar Neese. And that's why we drink...

It's time for our sixth episode of listener stories!Ugh, everything is about YOU GUYS, isn't it?Jk, we love you all and thanks for doing such a good job of creeping us out!

Welcome to episode 26, featuring Alcatraz and serial killer Mark Twitchell! Christine’s phobia of birds is tested when Em tells us about “Birdman” and his baby canaries. Meanwhile, some guy chops off his own fingers and another guy decides he’s the real-life version of Dexter. If you want to date him, he’s on a Canadian dating site for inmates and is into “chess and rain.”

We’re officially 25 episodes deep! Em tells us about all the ghosts of the White House. Christine senses a large hat when Honest Abe shows up, and a naked Winston Churchill gives him a run for his money.Christine tells the story of the mo-fo Rodney Alcala, also known as the Dating Game Killer. This one sounds like a made-for-TV movie, but we promise it’s all real. And that’s why we drink!

Welcome to the smooth sounds of episode 24, in which Em and Christine most likely summon ZoZo the Ouija Board demon by accident and go on to talk about a demon in his own right, the family annihilator Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes, who killed his family and vanished in 2011.Lessons learned this week include: 1) Stop playing with Ouija boards, and 2) Lime is a type of rock.

In episode 23, Christine sees her first ghost (but her second proposal). We also have a special guest…and find out Em is a reverend!Em tells the story of Roland Doe/Robert Mannheim, which inspired the one and only Exorcist. It’s full of demons, priests, and blood, AKA it’s a mess and a half. On the plus side, we learn some Latin! Meanwhile, Christine tells the story of George Joseph Smith, the perpetrator of the infamous Bathtub Brides Murders. Prepare to be mesmerized by his “baby little beady creepy eyes.” And that's why we drink!

It's Em's Lucky Number 22! And she got judged by a criminal. In this episode we also learn that Em and Christine have no morals - just give 'em a hundred dollars and they'll acquit you. Tune in to hear Em and Christine discuss the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and Robert Reldan. Get ready because it's a wild ride.

Thanks for scaring the pants off us in our fifth listener's episode, guys. The stories this month are bananas. And that's why we drink.

Take a trip with us down the extremely windy road of episode 21, in which Em compares Christine’s upcoming wedding to an axe murder and we also discover Em’s alter-ego is a wacky waving inflatable tube man.Em and her gelatinous limbs tell us all about the Villisca Axe Murders, while Christine’s story about the still-at-large killer Robert William Fisher the turns into a sort of dark version of Sesame Street.

You’ve asked, you’ve begged, you’ve pleaded…and we finally succumbed to your requests - episode 20 features the one and only Waverly Hills Sanitorium (not Sanitarium, we checked) as well as a pretty terrible guy named Gregory Scott Hale. In this episode we ask the important questions: Is it more acceptable to eat people if they’ve been cooked? Where can I find Jesus the biggest? What’s so traumatizing about a torso?Perhaps most importantly, we get our FIRST FAN MAIL but our excitement quickly devolves into concern when we can’t decode its mysterious symbols. (For real guys, if we go missing, blame this anonymous person in Utah.)Christine also rescues a bug, but Em doesn’t approve of that segment. And that’s why we drink!

Welcome to episode 19, in which we learn that there’s no such thing as a fun best friend murder. PLUS, we have our first-ever guest! Em’s childhood best friend and longtime paranormal partner Deirdre tells a kick-ass ghost story about the Hilltop House Hotel, giving Em and Christine the chance to gasp simultaneously (this is a rare experience, folks). Then, Christine tells Em and Deirdre about teenage murderer Christine Paolilla, who had the fun nickname “psycho” and may or may not have ripped her weave off amidst her high-school angst.  This episode is brought to you by unWine. Download the app in the app store and start discovering wine the fun and social way.

DISCLAIMER: this episode is very graphic. And very disturbing.Em must have known Christine was tired of being the bad guy, because she went NEXT LEVEL with her disturbing story. No joke, DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN LISTEN TO EPISODE 18. And if you do, at least put some money aside for their future therapy sessions. (Oh and if you’re wondering, this week’s topics are the LaLaurie Mansion and the Craigslist Killer.)

Grab your drink and lock your doors. Volume 4 is here! In this month’s listeners episode, we thank all of our lovely patrons and read some of your best stories yet.

Goodbye, Australian listeners! In episode 17, Em and Christine butcher Australian accents while singing some #classic Australian tunes. They also discuss the Stanley Hotel, the very hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining, as well as the infamous Katherine Mary Knight, who may or may not have cooked her husband’s head on the stove. And that’s why we drink!

“Lesbians, Incest, Murder, LET’S GO!” - Christine, trying to get you excited about her story. It’s episode 16 and shit’s gettin’ real. Em gives an elementary school-style book report on the Lemp Mansion, which is haunted by the ghosts of suicide victims, horses, and beer. Oh, and it’s run by a skeleton. And sorry to all you scarf-people, but Christine’s story about the Papin sisters might ruin scarves for you forever. There are also eyeballs involved. Lots of eyeballs. It’s one of our creepiest episodes ever. BUCKLE UP!

It’s episode 15, and Em and Christine TOTALLY know that, despite what they may or may not have said in the intro… Listen, this episode is full of bad juju.We chat about the ghosts of St. Alban’s Sanatorium and the disturbing tale of DeeDee & Gypsy Rose Blancharde. There’s a goat-headed man who shoves people down stairs, a haunted bowling alley with a suicide bathroom, and a doctor named BERNARDO FLASTERSTEIN.Honestly, what more do we need to say?

“Meet us at the Monte V!” In this episode, Em tells Christine all about the haunted Hotel Monte Vista, which features a fun dude who hangs raw meat on the chandeliers and some ghosts that just wanna have a drink. Meanwhile, Christine brings down the mood with the disturbing story of Josef Fritzl and his underground prison. And that’s why we drink…

BUCKLE UP. It’s time for your third episode of listener stories. You guys bring the heat and scare the pants of us in this one. We also want to give a special shout-out to all our Patreon supporters - we love you to pieces! Don’t answer the door, hide under your covers, and (most importantly) stay thirsty.

Lucky number 13! Em and Christine discuss the disturbing hauntings at Bobby Mackey’s Music World and the disappearance of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers in the jungles of panama. Turn on your Jungle GPS and get ready for what Em calls an “X-Rated Blues Clues.”

Welcome to ep. 12! Em tells Christine about the “Chair of Death” and its super-dramatic owner, who happened to get hanged, tarred, and feathered in front of his own bar. Christine tells Em about Carl Tanzler, who decided that since his 21-year-old love interest didn’t return his affections during her life, her corpse would have to live with him after her death. All in all, it’s a barrel of laughs. And that’s why we drink!

Episode 11 features a haunted wine cabinet, AKA Christine’s dream come true, as well as one of the creepiest unsolved mysteries in recent years - the case of Elisa Lam and the strange elevator surveillance video taken shortly before her death. Come hear Em rap Salt and Pepa and learn how to play the Elevator Game with us! And that’s why we drink.

Come celebrate episode 10 with us! We’ve got the story of Annabelle the (extremely creepy) Doll and America’s first serial killer, the one and only H. H. Holmes. So many reasons to drink this week!

In episode 9, Em tells Christine about the Sallie House, botched surgeries, hoofprints, Gateway to Hell and all. Meanwhile, Christine tells the story of the indestructible Michael Malloy, which includes a lot of drinking, snapping, and rat poison. Basically, this episode is a spin-off of Newsies. And that’s why we drink!

In the second episode of listener stories, Em and Christine read some of the creepiest lisetener submissions yet. Hear some poignant stories from listeners with loved ones who’ve passed away, plus an insanely creepy story of a home with a dark past. #andthatswhywedrink

Episode 8 has arrived! Em tells Christine about the Queen Mary (and is pretty pissed that Christine went without her) and Christine tells Em the story of Maura Murray’s mysterious disappearance.

EPISODE 7 IS HERE. Em tells Christine about the terrifying Eastern State Penitentiary and all its ghostly inhabitants, and Christine tells Em about one of Germany’s most chilling cold cases of all time, the Hinterkaifeck Massacre. Get those drinks ready - you know the drill.

In episode 6, Em watches Christine’s mind explode over the notorious story of Robert the Doll. Christine tells the story of the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping, reminding Em where she got her compulsion to lock her doors. Turn on your alarm system and grab the nearest drink. We’re going to remind you why you need it.

In episode 5, Em and Christine have a casual chat about the poltergeist that tortured the Smurl family back in the 80s and everyone’s favorite killer clown, John Wayne Gacy. Christine not only learns what an incubus is (you don’t want to know), but more importantly learns of Em’s deepest, darkest secret (this one you will want to know). Get ready because this one’s a doozy. And that’s why we drink.

In one of the creepiest episodes yet, Christine and Em read real-life paranormal and true crime stories sent in by our beautiful fans - YOU GUYS! As if these absurdly creepy stories weren’t enough, we may have even caught some unexplained paranormal activity on tape…you’ll just have to listen for yourself.

In this week’s episode Em and Christine discuss the notorious Amityville Haunting and the unsolved case of the missing Sodder children. Join us for this extra-chilling episode, but be sure to grab your wine and milkshakes first - you’re gonna need them!

Get your drinks ready. In episode 3 Em talks about a poltergeist legend from Southern folklore, the Bell Witch Haunting. Christine discusses the infamous unsolved case of the Black Dahlia murder.

In episode two, Em and Christine discuss the insanely haunted Whaley House in San Diego and the just plain insane serial killer Robert Durst. And that’s why we drink!

Get your wine and milkshakes ready - it’s time for the first episode of And That’s Why We Drink! Em tells Christine all about one of the most haunted places in America, the Winchester Mystery House. Christine tells Em about the most famous mass suicide in history, though the flavor of the Kool-Aid is still up for debate.Thanks so much for joining us. If you like this episode, please take a moment to rate and subscribe! #AndThatsWhyWeDrink