We’re back for another episode of our favorite podcast - ours! Episode 461 is here and today we’ve got a double feature of Arizona stories. First Em covers the spooky hauntings of the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee before Christine takes us 4 hours away for the mysterious unsolved disappearance of Daniel Robinson. And is Christine the paranormal genius of our dreams? …and that’s why we drink! If you have any information on Daniel’s Disappearance you can contact the Buckeye Police Department at: 62...
Dec 07, 2025•2 hr
December is here and we sent a Satan symbol to the clouds to summon the awesome Sarah Marshall to join us for a batch of satanic panic themed listener tales. Today we hear about satanic Pokémon Tazos, panic at the truck stop, hypnosis gone wrong, possible devil worshippers in the woods, and more. And please... keep your frogs away from us… and that’s why we drink! Catch Sarah Marshall on her new show The Devil You Know: https://link.mgln.ai/HHprbw OR on You’re Wrong About: https://podcasts.apple...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Happy long weekend, everyone! It's episode 460 and we're so sorry to report that life got in the way this week so we weren't able to record a new episode. We're going to start building in weeks off so you'll have a heads up when this happens in the future but in the meantime, please enjoy (or skip, that's OK too!) a very late-night, slap-happy live show from our very first time in Houston! Em tells us spooky tales from the Hotel Galvez and Christine covers the wild story of astronaut Lisa Nowak....
Nov 30, 2025•1 hr 14 min
PASS the cran… berry? Because it’s Episode 459 and we’re remixing the Thanksgiving song this year. This week Em covers the Kecksburg Incident aka Pennsylvania’s Roswell, a classic UFO story. Then Christine covers the fascinating case of Lawrence Joseph Bader aka John “Fritz” Johnson. And who can settle the debate about what end of the acorn is the tushy? Happy Thanksgiving week! …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: The Kecksburg UFO replica Closeup of UFO replica symbols Lawrence Joseph Bader ...
Nov 23, 2025•2 hr 5 min
It’s Episode 458 and are we actually talking to you from the future?! This week Em takes us to London for The Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square, a “vile and phantasmagorical killer from beyond the grave”. Then Christine covers the disappearance of Robert “Bobby” Dunbar, an unfortunate and mysterious case of two missing boys. And if you’re ever sad just remember, maybe you are someone’s neighborhood lore… and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: The Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square Cryptid Card Rob...
Nov 16, 2025•1 hr 50 min
It’s Episode 457 and we’re wishing Gio a very happy 10th birthday! Today Em brings us to Christine’s hometown for the very haunted Cincinnati Music Hall. Then Christine covers the case of Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee now known as Maureen “Cookie” Rowan as she’s just been identified after 55 years! And please don’t leave your buckets of formaldehyde gel laying around where we can see them… and that’s why we drink! If you have any information relevant to Maureen “Cookie” Rowan’s life or death in 1...
Nov 09, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Happy 456 synchronicity/angel number episode! Since it is forever spooky season in our hearts we’ve got a few more Halloween related stories today. First Em brings us to Nebraska for the terrifying Seven Sisters Road and it’s haunted hijinks. Then Christine covers the unfortunate murder of Chelsea Bruck which leaves us saying words we’ve never said before. And if you’ve got questions that no one’s ever asked before, don’t fret because Detective Schiefer is on the case! …and that’s why we drink! ...
Nov 02, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Welcome to November, where it's spooky season all year! We're feeling hypnagogic today reviewing your footage and paranormal question submissions with the Haunted Doll herself, Roz Hernandez. We discuss such pressing paranormal issues as ghost farts and smelter energy. We also wonder if we're the ones gaslighting ghosts with our Scooby Doo behavior... and that's why we drink! Check out Roz's new horror movie trivia podcast called Tickled to Death as well as Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez (because we'...
Nov 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the gayest of them all? Happy surprise Halloween episode! Today we're joined by sisters Yvette Gentile and Rasha Pecoraro of So Supernatural podcast to dive into the history of queer-coded villains, the Hays Code and our favorite, gay characters across the media landscape before they were legally able to come out of the closet. Representation matters, folks, including Christine's newly uncovered obsession with the Grinch. We love gay Halloween, what do you mean ...
Oct 31, 2025•1 hr 38 min
It’s Episode 455 and we are just fish in a haunted barrel. Today Em brings us to their home state for the 6304 Beryl Road Haunting complete with evil tumbleweeds. Then Christine covers the murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack which has us breaking out our police lights. And is the Grinch our new Roman Empire? …and that’s why we drink! Get a free 30-day trial of our Yappy Hours on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3L28lDw when you subscribe this month! Or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPo...
Oct 26, 2025•2 hr 16 min
It’s Episode 454 and we refuse to be the lid for your candy corn pot. This week Emothy and the Graveyard Kid have teamed up to tell us all about graveyards and the history of various activities that have been done in them. Then Christine was feeling inspired by the Halloween season and brought us a candy crime with the disappearance of Helen Brach, heiress of the Brach candy fortune. And do you want to join our spooky cemetery book club? ...and that’s why we drink! Want to hear more from us? Sub...
Oct 19, 2025•2 hr 4 min
It’s Episode 453 and it’s time for us to kick off our spooky season! This week we’re headed to Ireland aka the birthplace of Halloween where Em first tells us about one of their most haunted buildings, The Hell Fire Club. Then Christine covers Ireland’s longest missing person case, the disappearance of Mary Boyle and the theories behind what happened. And we’re calling dibs on being the first time travel bloggers when it finally exists! …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: The Hell Fire Club...
Oct 12, 2025•2 hr 13 min
It’s Episode 452 and today it’s oops! all creeps! Em is joined by Morgan Harris of Creeps & Crimes to bring you an all spooky episode as part of the ParaPods presents: Paraween Invasion of the Host Snatchers extravaganza! First Morgan covers the totally terrifying lore the Hat Man. Then Em brings us to Texas for a haunted hotel that maybe we’ve high fived at in a past life, the Emily Morgan Hotel. And who thinks we need a dog cam in the corner? …and that’s why we drink! To hear more from Mor...
Oct 05, 2025•1 hr 55 min
It’s tiiiimeee to kick off spooky season! Welcome to Paraween: Invasion of the Host Snatchers! Today Christine’s been snatched away and we have guest host Amanda from Live, Laugh, Larceny here with Em to cover a batch of Petty and Paranormal Halloween Crime tales. There’s karate master mishaps in haunted houses, classic dad ghost jokes from beyond the grave, and even a haunted sorority house. And can anyone tell us where to find friends? or bush suits? …and that’s why we drink! To hear more from...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 19 min
It’s Episode 451 and is that Xiinön flying over the Sphinx with a frappuccino?! This week Em brings us the wild story of Ellen Sadler aka the Sleeping Girl of Turville. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking case of Blaze Nathan Bernstein and we have some choice words for anyone targeting queer folks for any reason. And, lastly, can anyone let Em know what savory means? ...and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: Blaze Nathan Bernstein Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours ...
Sep 28, 2025•2 hr 56 min
Welcome to episode 450, where we're getting haunted by Christine's latest estate sale acquisitions. This week Em brings us a South African folklore in the Tokoloshe. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking Tallahassee disappearance and murder of Lori Annalise Paige. And tune into Leona's future podcast to hear more about her open-eyed naps... and that's why we drink! Right now, And That’s Why We Drink listeners can save 30% on their first order of Cornbread Hemp! Just head to cornbreadhemp.com/D...
Sep 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Besties, Boozers and Shakers! Welcome to our live studio sitcom aka Episode 449, where this week the pod is taken over by our friends and newest ParaPods recruits, Morgan and Taylar from Creeps and Crimes! To celebrate C&C joining the network, we've got a double two-parter extravaganza for everyone. First Morgan covers part one of the Smurl Family Haunting, the inspiration for the newest Conjuring movie. Then Taylar dives into part one of the Dartmouth Murders aka a tragic case involving the...
Sep 14, 2025•2 hr 40 min
It's episode 448 and we're here to yap our booties off! This week Em takes us to France for the The Moberly–Jourdain incident aka the Versailles Time Slip. Then Christine covers a case she's been wanting to share since she heard the Dateline podcast series, The Thing About Pam in a Ross Dress for Less, the murder of Betsy Faria. And sound off below on what color gatorade you would want poured over your head if you were a sports celebrity (aka an athlete)... and that's why we drink! For And That’...
Sep 07, 2025•2 hr 45 min
We’re flirting with spooky season because it’s officially Zeptember! And to kick it off right Eva’s collected a terrifying batch of haunted thrift store stories. There’s haunted dolls and clowns, ouija boards, and even an armchair story! And we can all agree that Mary Poppins is a witch, right? ...and that’s why we drink! P.S. Thank you to Patron Clarissa (She/Her) for submitting this month's theme!Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http:/...
Sep 01, 2025•1 hr 12 min
It’s Episode 447 and we’re just trying to feed our air hunger! This week Em brings the gradual gasps with the story of Jan Wolski and the Emilcin Abduction, a famous alien abduction case from Poland. Then Christine covers the tragic case of the Bishop Family Murders where the killer remains at-large to this day. And is anyone else hoping for a Hannah Montana Tour announcement? …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: The Emilcin alien drawing The Emilcin hovercraft depiction Sculpture in honor of ...
Aug 31, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Grab your favorite mocktails and cocktails because episode 446 is here and Detective Schiefer is on the case. This week Em covers the weird and semi-creepy cryptid Sam the Sandown Clown aka All Colors Sam. Then Christine brings us to Germany for the wildly interesting case of the Phantom of Heilbronn aka the Woman Without a Face. And is it time to bring back “having a beef”? Or is it just “beef”? …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: Sandown Sam BUFORA Journal All Colors Sam - in color Want to ...
Aug 24, 2025•2 hr 27 min
From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story. Listen and follow here: https://link.podtr...
Aug 18, 2025•9 min
Welcome to episode 445, where we discuss helping out Em's mortal enemies... fish. On the paranormal side of things, Em takes us to Old Melbourne Gaol (jail spelled the fun way). Then Christine covers the wild, conflicting case of Jade Janks and Tom Merriman. And can we revisit the idea of Em's psychic abilities? ...and that's why we drink! Photo Links: The Melbourne Gaol The Kelly Armour Ned Kelly Head to http://DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code DRINK for 50% off your first orde...
Aug 17, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Welcome to the Imalwayzcrazy444 Episode where we hear some crazy stories from Christine! This week Em takes us to Wales for the very old and haunted Skirrid Inn. Then Christine covers the tragic murder of Sophie Lionnet, an au pair from France. And who’s gonna help us bring back “sending out” for things? …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: The Skirrid Inn Sophie Lionnet Mark Walton Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/A...
Aug 10, 2025•2 hr
Welcome to Episode 443’s sleepover with our friends Jeri and Ciara from Ladies & Tangents! You don’t want to be tardy for this party! So grab your coziest blanket and your favorite sleepover snacks and join us for some classic spooky urban legends that we may want to erase from our brains later. And is icing the Zoloft of baked goods? …and that’s why we tangent! Check out the And That’s Why We Tangent Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0484ZdPtSBA4KVEqjGPeM1?si=NlwSJcmP...
Aug 03, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Happy Leo season! This month Eva got Appalachia on the horn for a creepy batch of listener stories from one of Christine’s favorite spooky regions. This month’s haunted tales include some terrifying “not-deer” encounters, mysterious orbs, tales of long lost gold, and even a true crime adjacent story! So buckle up for the paranormal hoopla, and look out for not-a-deer… and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: Not a deer __________________ _ To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to http://NakedWi...
Aug 01, 2025•56 min
It’s Episode 442 and we’ve crossed many deserts and come back from the beyond to be here! This week Em takes us to Halifax for the haunted Five Fishermen Restaurant where Christine and Blaise actually had dinner for their first anniversary! Then Christine covers the tragic and disturbing case of Rachel Winkler from California. And remember sometimes the world needs to bend to your will… and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: The Five Fishermen Halifax explosion funeral Rachel Winkler Cameron Airp...
Jul 27, 2025•2 hr 8 min
Woo, Yay, Boo! It’s episode 441 and we’re throwing it back to our first live show (and Em’s first time ever) in Canada! This week Em takes us to Deadman’s Island for some spooky encounters. Then Christine gifts Em with the story of the Vancouver Milkshake Murder. Stay tuned to see if Canadian kindness gives Christine’s Midwest politeness a run for its money… and that’s why we drink! Go to helixsleep.com/drink for 27% Off Sitewide, exclusive for listeners of And That’s Why We Drink! New members c...
Jul 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min
It’s Episode 440 and would you look at that fancy new farm artwork Em got? This week for the very first time Em reports to us live from their story location! The most haunted room of the Dunhill Hotel in North Carolina. Then Christine takes us to Florida for the unfortunately still unsolved case of Amy Gellert. And do we need to start a new series of telling stories from haunted locations? …and that’s why we drink! Anyone with information about Amy Gellert’s case is asked to contact: Brevard Cou...
Jul 13, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Previously on “Blaise’s Office Ghost Situation”… It’s episode 439 and Christine has an update on her haunted house. This week Em takes us down south for the urban legend of Huggin’ Molly. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking case of Jason Corbett. And should we bring back 90’s infomercial products? …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links: Summon My Owner dog tag by NaughtyEngravers on Etsy Molly with the children Another photo of Molly with the children Jason and Margaret “Mags” Fitzpatrick You...
Jul 06, 2025•2 hr 23 min
