And That's Why We Drink
by Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz | Para Pods
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
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E505 Board Beliebers and Polar Express Pranks (featuring Guest Host Morgan from Creeps & Crimes)
Welcome to ATWWD 1.5! New era, same spooky combo of stories. It’s Episode 505, and today Em is joined by the wonderful Morgan from Creeps & Crimes. To kick us off Em covers a hometown haunting for Morgan, the Bijou Theatre. Then Morgan takes us down a particularly dark rabbit hole with the case…
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Listener Stories: Vol. 121 (featuring Guest Host Amy Bruni)
Happy November and the official last day of spooky season! Today Em is joined by the lovely Amy Bruni to read a batch of Día de los Muertos inspired stories curated by Eva! We’ve got tales of haunted honeymoons, communications from beyond, and a llama story from Amy you’re not gonna want to miss....
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E504 Hash-Slinging Specters and Villainous Lemons
Cue the graduation music because it’s Episode 504, our 10-year friendiversary, Christine’s final episode, AND the end of spooky season! What better way to send Christine off than for Em to bring it full circle with the tales of the ghosts of SpongeBob, complete with costume changes you’re not…
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E503 Psychic String Dixie Cups and a Christineception
It’s Episode 503, and not even upset stomachs and injured hands can keep us from our regularly scheduled spooky programming! This week Em covers a classic, Stephen King’s Christine both the book and film adaptation. Then Christine covers Part Three of the Murdaugh Murders, wrapping up this wild...
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E502 Haunted Jellyfish and a Brothel Ego Death
Episode 502 is here to fully kick off spooky season! To really get into the spirit of the season Em is covering the Terror on 25th St episode of our favorite Bagel Bites’ show. Then Christine covers Part Two of the Murdaugh Murders case whose twists and turns leave us anxiously waiting for next...
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E501 A Trapdoor Balloon Saloon and Inside Outside Murders
It’s episode 501, and we are definitely not about to fall asleep during recording again! This week Em covers the haunted Pioneer Saloon, one of Nevada’s oldest bars, which they got to actually visit just a few weeks ago! Then Christine starts Part One of the Murdaugh Murders case, which somehow...
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Listener Stories: Vol. 120
Happy October everyone! Spooky season is officially here, and what better way to ring it in than with a collection of ghost pet stories (thank you to Patron Christine for suggesting!) On the tails of her animal sanctuary wedding, Eva has gathered us up a batch of tales of very good boi ghost…
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E500 Immortal Hallway Portals and Incriminating Insects
Ahhh!! It’s finally Episode 500!! So grab your favorite milkshake, mocktail, or cocktail and join us for this momentous occasion before the dreaded “Your moment has ended” screen appears. Today, Em takes us to Oregon for the haunted Wolf Creek Inn, where we encounter a ghost army, an absolutely...
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E499 Symbiotic Snack Partners and Peppermint Pattie Problems (feat. Guest Host Bethany Watson)
Welcome to another rousing, titillating, & bone-chilling episode of And That’s Why We Drink! Christine couldn’t be here this week, so Em is joined by our very own Jerry O’Connell, the lovely Bethany Watson! Today, Em brings us the Staten Island urban legend of Cropsey, with a little side venture...
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E498 Glossy Grinch Lips and Ghost Escape Rooms
**Content Warning: crimes against children** It’s Episode 498 and we’re feeling like Spongebob in Sandy’s house for the first time. Today Em brings us to Indianapolis for the tale of the haunted Slippery Noodle Inn with its elusive cowboy ghost. Then Christine brings us a heavy and sad story with...
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E497 An Everlasting Lemon Haunting and a Levitating Glitter Pinecone Phone
It’s Episode 497 and we're sharing some big news in that Christine will be leaving the podcast at the end of October. While this is the very sad end of one era, we're ready to start another with Christine behind the scenes at ParaPods Network and Em behind the mic of ATWWD. We'll continue…
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Listener Stories: Vol. 119 (featuring Guest Host Xandy Schiefer)
Calling all Virgos and September Libras! It’s officially September so we’re remixing it up today with guest host Xandy Schiefer while Em is away. Today Eva collected a batch of classic ghost stories for us which remind us that sometimes the black of night is better than whatever may be calling…
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E496 Honeymoon Hamburgers and Whale Princes
Hallihallo! It’s Episode 496 and you may not be sad! Today Em brings us a story with several loop-de-loop side quests - the Frontier House and “the Morgan Affair”. Then Christine covers the case of Angela Green, a disappearance that remains unsolved to this day. And don’t forget to marry the…
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E495 Triple Trampoline Entendres and Juniper Hauntings
It's Episode 495 and we’re here to get funky! Today Em brings us a collection of haunted fast food restaurants which has us practicing our diner slang. Then Christine covers Part Two of The University of Idaho Murders. And can anyone tell us if this is a chicken nugget? …and that’s why we...
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E494 The Butt Curtain Speakeasy and the Batman Hatman
Grab your drink of choice and meet us at our brand new industrial chic Eating Haüs for Episode 494! Today Em tells us about the haunted Fess Hotel aka The Great Dane Pub & Brewing where the ghosts need to get a grip. Then Christine dives into Part One of The Idaho College Murders, leaving us on…
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E493 Wiffle Ball Whimsy and Tastebud Tickling Treats (featuring Guest Host Bethany Watson)
It’s Episode 493 and today Em is joined by guest host and longtime friend, Bethany Watson! First Em covers the tales of Frano Selak the “luckiest man”, though some may say the unluckiest. Then Bethany cracks into a maritime mystery with the story of the disappearance of El Fausto. And who else...
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E492 Peanut Butter Relationships and Bagel Traumas
Episode 492 is here and we’re being haunted by Zak Bagans' Rose song. This week Em tells us the story of the Princess Theatre in Melbourne, Australia with its friendly ghost actor. Then Christine covers a doozy of a case, the murders of Chad Choice and J.C. Levassar. And will someone get Hell on...
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Listener Stories: Vol. 118 featuring. Amy Bruni
August is here and we’ve manifested an amazing guest to join us for a batch of Estes Method stories. Host of one of our favorite shows, Kindred Spirits, and Haunted Road Podcast - Amy Bruni! In between tales of flirty ghosts in Gettysburg and homophobic spirits in Waverly Hills, we hear some wild...
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E491 Medical Melodrama and a Shark Shanctuary
Lucky Episode number 491 is here and we’re blaming the worms for our tummy troubles. Today Em tells us the spooky story of the Olive Hill Poltergeist and its wild paranormal activity. Then Christine covers the mystery of the Yuba County Five, which leaves us with more questions than answers. And...
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BONUS EPISODE: Homicide 360 - 'Where the Truth Lies (Nicole VanderHeyden)'
We’re excited to introduce an episode of Homicide 360, the new podcast from the hosts and creators of Anatomy of Murder. A young woman is found brutally murdered. All signs point to her live in boyfriend. Would they prove to be evidence of guilt or just wrong turns? Homicide 360 is an…
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E490 Reverse Victorian Child Trauma and Skeleton Touching Collaborations
We’re here, we’re queer, we’re both wearing tie dye and it’s Episode 490! Today Em brings us a short but spooky story about the Buena Vista Cemetery & Hunter Steakhouse. Then Christine covers the murder of Jody Loomis, a decades long cold case that was finally solved. And will someone let us know...
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E489 Cartwheel Trauma and an Oenophile Ghost
Tally Ho everyone! Episode 489 is here! This week Em takes us to Delaware for the history of the haunted Woodburn Mansion and its wine loving ghosts. Then Christine covers the story of Bella in the Wych Elm, an unsolved mystery she’s been wanting to cover for years. And if any of our future…
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Listener Stories: Vol. 117 featuring. For Better And Worse
July is here and we are turning warts into wine with our ParaPods Network pals Rach and Jeri from the podcast For Better and Worse! Today we're sharing a batch of wild and slightly terrifying stories about skeptic partners, featuring bedside EMF detectors, ghost fingerprints, several woman…
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E488 The Esophagus Woes and a Hatchet Granny
It’s Episode 488 and no one is appreciating Chattanooga Choo Choo like we are. Today Em covers the haunted Hotel Holly in Michigan and its ghost dog named Leona! Then Christine covers serial killer Gerard Schaefer which has us communally sighing in frustration. And will we ever be able to make...
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E487 A Non-Squatting Sasquatch and Skreeonk Facts (featuring Guest Host Steven Ray Morris)
It’s Episode 487 and today Em is joined by guest host Steven Ray Morris while Christine is away! To kick us off Em tells us the lore of the Buena Park Monster (aka Buena Foot), a sewer dwelling sasquatch near Knotts Berry Farm. Then Steven brings us a creature related crime story with the tale of...
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E486 Bisexual Muscle Tanks and a Mother Goose Ghost
It’s Episode 486 and the niche jokes are flowing! This week Em takes us to Ireland for the haunted Malahide Castle and its unique ghosts. Then Christine covers the case of the Gemini Twins, who aren’t actually Geminis? And don’t forget to align your chakras and take your meds! …and that’s why we...
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Listener Stories: Vol. 116
It’s June and Gemini season is officially here so happy birthday to us!! This month Eva has collected a batch of birthday related listener stories for us including a spooky deja vu experience, a birthday trip gone wrong, and a possession at one of our live shows?! And be on the lookout for limbs…
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E485 A Biblically Accurate Batman and a Birthday Bark Mitzvah
It’s Episode 485 and we’re micro dosing mania because we finally don’t feel like a bruise. This week in celebration of our birthday’s Em covers a ouija board haunting case from Spain - the story of Estefanía Gutiérrez Lázaro aka The Vallecas Case. Then we’re looking to the stars for Christine’s...
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E484 A Ghost Ensemble and a Witch Magnate
It’s Episode 484 and we’re being haunted by our past selves and future ghosts. Today Em takes us to Illinois for their Part Two on the haunted Egyptian Theatres. Then Christine covers the frustrating case of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley and Francis Bemis, which remains unsolved to this day. And you…
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E483 Caterpillar Surprises and Tamagotchi Funerals
It’s Episode 483 and we’re channeling our inner emo kid today. First Em brings us Part One of the many haunted Egyptian Theatres starting with the one in Boise, Idaho! Then Christine covers the timely case of Tony Parsons, recently featured on Netflix. And maybe next time we’ll catch you at the…
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E482 A Haunted Coffee and a Propaganda Theatre - featuring That's Pretty Dark
It's episode 482 and we're joined by our new ParaPods Network besties Kalyn and Christian from the podcast, That's Pretty Dark! First Em tells us some spooky tales from St. Helens, Oregon including the Klondike Tavern. Then we hand the reigns over to Kalyn and Christian to tell us all about a...
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E481 Pizza Payments and Original Coffee Thoughts
It’s Episode 481 and we’re learning all sorts of new words today! To kick us off Em takes us to Canada for one of their most haunted locations, the Tranquille Sanatorium. Then Christine covers the case of Virginia Russell sent to us by friend and listener Charlie. And join us in wishing Hank a…
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Listener Stories: Vol. 115 featuring. Nichole Bigley
Welcome to May! We’re here with our spring witch, Nichole Bigley from A Psychic's Story on ParaPods! This month we needed Nichole's expertise to help us deep dive into all your submitted angel stories. Y'all really delivered. We loved everything about this journey from guardian assholes to...
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E480 Clown Bags and Accidental Witchcraft
It’s Episode 480 and we’re owning our New York Times Bestseller status! Today Em brings us to Michigan for the Allegan County Sheriff’s House & Old Jail Museum and its terrifying mannequins that change themselves. Then Christine brings us a more in depth coverage of a Harry Lacey who she wrote...
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E479 Tonsil Hockey Olympics and Flying Pig Yoga
Welcome to episode 479 where we're closing the loops and learning the difference between hockey at the summer vs winter Olympics AFTER purchasing tickets! First Em brings us hopefully the finale of the Zak Bagans Cinematic Universe series that has been haunting us with part two of the Old Washoe...
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E478 Yesterday's Mail and Salad Days
It's episode 478 and we're looking like yesterday's mail from the good ol' salad days! This week Em takes us west again for the tale of the old Washoe Club. Will we ever leave Nevada? Then Christine covers the fascinating case of Anthony Gignac aka the Prince of Fraud. Christine is SO sorry she...
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E477 Rat Directions and Pantsless Ghost Hunts
It’s Episode 477 and we’ve been doing some ADHD Spring cleaning! Today Em brings us a little palette cleanser story with the lore of The Monkey’s Paw, the classic tale from our childhood that we never read. Then Christine covers the deaths of Debby and Mark Constantino, friends of Zak Bagans who…
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Listener Stories: Vol. 114
Welcome to April! Is it too late to pull a prank on everyone and just chat about Tai Chi for the entire episode? This month we're delving into alien and UFO encounters thanks to the suggestion from Patron Taylor, she/her. Join us for a wild and unidentified ride covering everything from…
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E476 Country Ghost Songs and Produce Shirt Mandela Effects
Episode 476 is here and it’s a double groutfit kind of day! Today Em takes us back to Nevada one last time for Part Three of their story aka Zak Bagans' return to the Goldfield Hotel. Then Christine almost brings us the case of the mysterious non-existent vegetable t-shirts, but actually covers...
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E475 Adventures in Lunacy and Birthday Butterfly Effects
A quick note! We had a ghost in the system this week that caused some occasional echoed audio moments - we apologize for any of these you may hear during the episode!It’s Episode 475 and we’re taking a trip down memory lane to the Disney and Universal Studios visits of our past! Today Em brings…
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E474 Amelia Bedelia Math and Iced Tea Pranks
Episode 474 is here and we’re dreaming about being in a hotel in a booming gold rush town. This week Em takes us to Nevada for Part 1 of the haunted Goldfield Hotel, aka the first place Ghost Adventures ever investigated! Then Christine cracks open our second book, A Haunted Road Atlas: Next…
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E473 Phantom Punchlines and a Top Hat Tater
Episode 473 is here and it is bringing the gasps! This week Em brings us to Canada for the tale of Dagg’s Demon/the Dagg Poltergeist, which may be one of the more absurd hauntings we’ve heard in a while! Then Christine covers the disappearance of Matthew Johnson, a case that is still developing...
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E472 Milkshake Tears and a Lego Hair Wig
It’s episode 472 and we’re crying over milkshakes! This week Em covers the wild lore of Scrim the dog from New Orleans aka the Houdini dog. Then Christine revisits an old case covered back in Episode 57 to bring us the updates - the Turpin family. And is that Christine falling asleep again on the...
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Listener Stories: Vol. 113
It’s March which has us asking at what point do we officially feel like it’s the new year? This month’s theme is full moon stories submitted by Patron, B! From terrifying alien encounters to laughing ghosts these stories truly bring the goosecam. And let us know what your favorite moon phase is!...
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E471 Crop Top Capes and a Beatles Ghost
It’s episode 471 and we’ve got 99 strawblems but a drink ain’t one! Today Em takes us to New England for the Berini Haunting which is surprisingly insidious. Then Christine covers Part 2 of the Todt Family Murders which is just as much of a doozy as promised. And is this the first time we’re...
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E470 Leatha Weatha and Dirty Santa Texts
It’s episode 470 and for the first time ever we’re both drinking tea! Before we crack into this week’s stories, Christine is joined by Taylar from Creeps and Crimes Podcast for a round of ParaPods Network speed dating! Then Em brings us to Vermont for the dark and slightly weird history of the...
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E469 Nostalgic Lip Landlines and Dancing Ghosts
It’s episode 469 and we’re stepping into the fiery spirituality. Today Em takes us back to cowboy country for the haunted Moss Mansion which feels like it was built in the Sims. Then Christine brings us another hotel room mystery with the murder of Artemus Ogletree which leaves us with more...
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Listener Stories: Vol. 112 featuring. Aliza Kelly
Happy February Boozers and Shakers! To celebrate this month that’s full of astrological moments we are joined today by the amazing Aliza Kelly. First we share a few listener stories that happened on our birthdays including a haunted house, a true crime, and even a Girl Scout saving a life! Then...
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E468 MySpace Siren Calls and Sit Down Comedians
Whattup playas? It’s time for episode 468 where this week Em tells us the wild tales of the haunted Old Teller County Jail aka Cripple Creek Jail aka The Outlaws and Lawmen Jail Museum (truly a place of many names!). Then Christine covers the case of Vincent Viafore and Angelika Graswald which...
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E467 Croissant Crop Circles and Thumb Drive Rick Rolls
It’s episode 467 and our brains have left the train station. This week Em takes us to the Czech Republic for the tale of the mysterious Houska Castle aka Hrad Houska and its terrifying “Hole to Hell”. Then Christine covers the unsolved case of the Oslo Plaza Woman aka Jennifer Fairgate and the…
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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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