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And That's Why We Drink

Christine Schiefer, Em Schulzwww.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!

Episodes

E78 Paranormal Toontown and 40,001 Mystery Experiments

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

Jul 29, 20181 hr 39 min

E77 A Baptized Wonton and Spiral Notebook-ing

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

Jul 22, 20181 hr 41 min

E76 A Venn DiagRUM and Detective Constable Christine

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...

Jul 15, 20181 hr 19 min

E75 Pickled Bodies and the Grim Repo Woman

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!...

Jul 08, 20181 hr 26 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 18

We're back for our 18th listeners' episode! Tune in to hear why our listeners drink... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 01, 20181 hr 12 min

E74 A Polite Shadowman and a Phony Film School

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

Jul 01, 20181 hr 35 min

E73 Catholic Goosebumps and the Masked Blank

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 o...

Jun 24, 20181 hr 28 min

E72 A Bonanza of Coal and the Wrong Way to Impress a Girl

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...

Jun 17, 20181 hr 18 min

E71 Spicy Highways and the New Brazilian Evangelical Gay Church of Murderers

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....

Jun 10, 20181 hr 28 min

E70 Fall Out Walt and A Child Called Murder

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...

Jun 03, 20181 hr 22 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 17

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

Jun 01, 201848 min

E69 The John Wick Effect and Funky Politics

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 with...

May 27, 20181 hr 29 min

E68 A Lazy River Cellar and a Buffett Tattoo

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

May 20, 20181 hr 38 min

E66 Snowflake Forest and the Bacon Society

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

May 06, 20181 hr 32 min

And That's Why We Drink Wine (& Crime)! The Crossover Episode.

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 ...

May 01, 20181 hr 39 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 15

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

May 01, 201849 min

E65 A Gender-Neutral Wolf and Satan’s Center Mouth

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....

Apr 29, 20181 hr 55 min

E64 Father Bob and Wronger Answers

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

Apr 22, 20181 hr 32 min

E63 A Good Old Canadian Gaol and the Summer of Like

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! Us...

Apr 15, 20181 hr 18 min

E62 The Musical History Algebra Podcast and Emvis Returns

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 dru...

Apr 08, 20181 hr 31 min

E61 A Human Lazy Susan and the Bloody Brunch

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 ava...

Apr 06, 20181 hr 26 min

Listener Stories: April Fools' Day

It's April 1st, and that means it's time for us to read your listeners' stories! HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 20181 hr 40 min

E60 A Brief History of the Indianapolis Urgent Care and A Distorted View of Ice Cream

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.)Co...

Mar 25, 20182 hr 16 min

E59 The Spirit of AOL and Granola Silly Putto

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 gi...

Mar 18, 20181 hr 58 min

E58 Wicca-How.com and the Return of RicePudding9

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 Mes...

Mar 11, 20181 hr 28 min

E57 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Zombies and an Em-vis Impersonator

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/Plea...

Mar 04, 20181 hr 23 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 13

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

Mar 01, 201846 min

E56 Hell’s Carpet and a McDonald’s Airbnb

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 rema...

Feb 25, 20182 hr 17 min

E55 Big (Frat) Brother and a Dixie Cup Stethoscope

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...

Feb 19, 20181 hr 26 min
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