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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

E197 Satan's Sourdough Starter and a Fainting Couch

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...

Nov 15, 20202 hr 11 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 48

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 pe...

Nov 15, 202047 min

E196 Pop Icon Werewolves and Christine's Trash Can Cocktail

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 ...

Nov 08, 20201 hr 44 min

E195 Frankenstein's Ding Dong and Haphazardly Fermented Kraut

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...

Nov 01, 20201 hr 55 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 47

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 P...

Nov 01, 202059 min

E194 A Lisa Frank Ouija Board and Spider Egg Gum

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, th...

Oct 25, 20201 hr 39 min

E193 An Afterlife Guard and a Rosé Colored Flag

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 t...

Oct 18, 20201 hr 46 min

BONUS Listener Stories: Vol. 46

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...

Oct 15, 20201 hr 2 min

E192 Comfy Chic and a Full Ass Exorcism

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 o...

Oct 11, 20201 hr 47 min

E191 Modern Trash and the Pantsless Burrito

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 tha...

Oct 04, 20201 hr 23 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 45

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 an...

Oct 01, 202056 min

E190 An After-Life Reality Show and a Hypnosis Session Spec Script

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 suppor...

Sep 27, 20201 hr 36 min

E189 A Poultry Ghost and a Manasshole

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 ...

Sep 20, 20202 hr 7 min

E188 A Ouija Board Lemon and Poetized Martinis

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 con...

Sep 13, 20201 hr 40 min

E187 Lydia Chlamydia and Father Macaroni

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! P...

Sep 06, 20201 hr 38 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 44

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 compan...

Sep 01, 202043 min

E186 The Patron Saint of Porches and the Age of the Spinster

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

Aug 30, 20201 hr 9 min

E185 The Presence of Emothy and a Wine Glass Planchette

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...

Aug 22, 20201 hr 37 min

E184 Cheesecake Drunk and Dog Fashion Swimming

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...

Aug 16, 20201 hr 56 min

E183 A Deeply Warped Tour and a Random Dan

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! P...

Aug 09, 20201 hr 26 min

E182 Meghan's Ghost Writer and a Glitter Tik Tok 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 comp...

Aug 02, 20201 hr 55 min

E43 Listeners Stories: Vol. 43

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...

Aug 01, 202054 min

E181 Upside Down Eyes and Tiny Doll Hand Shaped Bruises

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 suppo...

Jul 26, 20201 hr 31 min

E180 An Alien Silver Fox and Skeleton ASMR

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, th...

Jul 19, 20202 hr 20 min

E179 Gio's Quantum Point and How to Spell Meghan Backwards

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 Bl...

Jul 12, 20201 hr 48 min

E178 Christine's News Network and a Confused Conflagration

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 pronou...

Jul 05, 20201 hr 17 min

Listener Stories: Vol. 42

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

Jul 01, 202048 min

E177 Gio's Burner Phone and a Very Slow Steamship Tour

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 ...

Jun 28, 20201 hr 38 min

E176 A Cheesecake Business Meeting and a Pop Up Seance Night Club

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...

Jun 21, 20202 hr 5 min

E175 A Ruined Candy Crush Score and a Birthday Jimmy Buffett

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 sc...

Jun 14, 20202 hr 39 min
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