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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

Podcast Blackout

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 demonstra...

Jun 07, 20203 min

Listener Stories: Volume 41

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

Jun 01, 202056 min

E174 A Diamond in the Wall and Untarnished Vibes

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 Le...

May 31, 20201 hr 59 min

E173 Mongoose Cam and a New Gemini Icon

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...

May 24, 20201 hr 48 min

E172 The Paranormal Cinematic Universe and a Cosmopolitan Globetrotter

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...

May 17, 20201 hr 46 min

E171 A Vegetarian Lake Monster and a Proud Consumptive

"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 Chris...

May 10, 20201 hr 11 min

E170 A La Croix Lobotomy and a Big Golden Eye

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 ...

May 03, 20201 hr 58 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 40

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 ver...

May 01, 202047 min

E169 An Uncooked Goose and a B-Side Conspiracy

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 suppor...

Apr 26, 20201 hr 48 min

E168 Lemuria Studios and a Tarantula Millionaire

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 m...

Apr 19, 20201 hr 41 min

E167 The 69th Chakra and a Paranormal Insurance Family Plan Bundle

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! G...

Apr 12, 20201 hr 56 min

E166 Banjo-less Banjo Lessons and Toddlers Learning How to Podcast

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 firs...

Apr 05, 20201 hr 20 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 39

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...

Apr 01, 202033 min

E165 Chaotic Riffing and Noodles All The Way To The Top

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 d...

Mar 29, 20201 hr 21 min

E164 A Cold-Toed Ghost and an Impromptu Ski Waxing

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 hom...

Mar 22, 20201 hr 10 min

E163 The Valedictorian of Space Camp and an Alien Princess

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...

Mar 15, 20201 hr 25 min

E162 A Gaga-Damn Delight and Sense of Crohdar

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 sav...

Mar 08, 20201 hr 28 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 38

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! Learn...

Mar 01, 202040 min

E161 Bald Anchovies and the Golden Birds

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.c...

Mar 01, 20201 hr 22 min

E160 Parry Hotter and a Choose Your Own Sad-venture

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 a...

Feb 23, 20201 hr 55 min

E159 A Sinister Vibe Check and the Governor of Noodletown

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...

Feb 16, 20201 hr 12 min

E158 A Vodka Blanket and Radioactive Snow Angels

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! Learn more about you...

Feb 09, 20201 hr 21 min

E157 A Hollywood Alien Correspondent and an Outer Space Lemon

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/DRI...

Feb 02, 20201 hr 12 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 37

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 websit...

Feb 01, 202041 min

E156 The Chairman of the Haunted House Committee and Too Many Walters

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 exclu...

Jan 26, 20201 hr 46 min

E155 A Teatime Seance and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Next Big Hit

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...

Jan 19, 20201 hr 36 min

E154 An Opera About Bread and A Fake Monogrammed Private Jet for Dogs

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...

Jan 12, 20201 hr 35 min

E153 An Ego Snack and a Lemon-napping

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.c...

Jan 05, 20201 hr 18 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 36

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 ...

Jan 01, 202037 min

E152 A Cute Bread and Breakfast and Emotional Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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 com...

Dec 29, 20191 hr 43 min
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