And That's Why We Drink

Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz | Para Pods•www.andthatswhywedrink.com

Murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and join us every Sunday for some chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. The world's a scary place. And that's why we drink!

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Episodes

E11 A Drunk Pandora’s Box and How to Play the Elevator Game

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2017•1 hr 8 min

E10 Annabelle the Doll-y Parton Impersonator and the Tap Water Scammer

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 09, 2017•1 hr 14 min

E9 The Wandering Cowboy and the Pregnancy Pact, but for Boys

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 2017•1 hr 5 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 2

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 2017•40 min

E8 Our First Fight and Franzia Stains…or Blood?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 2017•1 hr 12 min

E7 A Menorah Made of Lava and the Jerry Springer of Germany

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2017•56 min

E6 The Human Hair Version and the Worst Social Studies Class Ever

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 2017•1 hr 8 min

E5 The “Creepy Little Thing” and a Journey of Self-Destruction

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 05, 2017•1 hr 3 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 1

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 01, 2017•31 min

E4 Demon Pigs and a Call from Tamara

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2017•1 hr 13 min

E3 Paranormal Bitchslaps and the Body Examiners

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2017•55 min

E2 Clotheseline Cookies and the Lone Band-Aid

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2017•1 hr 4 min

E1 Francis Ford “Cupola” and the Off-Brand Kool-Aid

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Feb 09, 2017•1 hr 9 min

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