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And That's Why We Drink
Hosted by Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz | Para Pods · EN
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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E482 A Haunted Coffee and a Propaganda Theatre - featuring That's Pretty Dark
5d ago01:41:47Summary readyIt'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 formative movie for Em that was filmed in St. Helens... Halloweentown! Don't miss this deep dive into nostalgia with surprisingly prescient allegories. Let's just say, it still holds up. And always remember to BE the haunted coffee you want to see in the world... and that's why we drink!Check out That's Pretty Dark podcast on all major listening platforms as they deep dive into the media that scared us as children and still haunts us (in all the best ways) today!Join millions banking fee-free with Chime—sign up in minutes at https://www.chime.com/drinkFor 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code DRINK.Stop settling for wines that don't quite hit the mark—head to https://tryfirstleaf.com/DRINK to sign up and get 50% off your first box plus free shipping for an entire year.Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/DRINK ! #honeylovepodGet 40% off your first Hungryroot order plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/DRINK with code DRINK.Download the Reddit app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryE481 Pizza Payments and Original Coffee Thoughts
2w ago01:38:09Summary readyIt’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 very happy gotcha day! …and that’s why we drink!Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Find Angry Orchard near you at https://angryorchard.com/ using the cider locator. Please drink responsibly.Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince—visit https://quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365-day returns (now available in Canada).Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/ATWWD with promo code ATWWD; upfront payment of $45 for the 3-month 5GB plan required, new customers only, taxes and fees extra.Join millions banking fee-free with Chime—sign up in minutes at https://www.chime.com/drink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryListener Stories: Vol. 115 featuring. Nichole Bigley
2w ago01:15:00Summary readyWelcome 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 French time slips. And is that Christine inside Nichole's walls?? ...and that's why we drink!Want to hear more from Nichole? Check out A Psychic's Story wherever you get your podcasts, at https://www.apsychicsstory.com or @APsychicsStory on socials!___________________Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://ziprecruiter.com/DRINK to find candidates who really want your job.Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/DRINK. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Go to https://helixsleep.com/DRINK for 27% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of And That's Why We Drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryE480 Clown Bags and Accidental Witchcraft
3w ago01:52:48Summary readyIt’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 about in A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop. And please don’t take your meds with the watercolor water… and that’s why we drink!Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Get up to 57% off and a free gift with code DRINK at https://FirstDay.com #sponsoredLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code DRINK.Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to save over 40% and claim your free 3-piece towel set.Go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order.If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don't wait to get help. Go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryE479 Tonsil Hockey Olympics and Flying Pig Yoga
4w ago02:04:16Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 Club. Then Christine brings us another finale in part two of the story of the disappearance of Dorothy Arnold. And please join us in visiting the Cincinnati YMCA website for Christine's podcast promo at Qigong class... and that's why we drink!It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://Chime.com/drinkShop plans at https://mintmobile.com/ATWWDFind candidates who really want YOUR job on ZipRecruiter. Try it for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/DRINKGo to https://hellofresh.com/drink10fm to get 10 free meals plus a free Nutribullet® Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System on your 3rd box; new subscribers only, must order the 3rd box by May 31st, 2026.Get 30% off sitewide at https://hellobatch.com , including subscriptions, with code DRINK at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →E478 Yesterday's Mail and Salad Days
Apr 1201:52:40Summary readyIt'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 skipped over the second part of her series on Dorothy Arnold (she speaks on this in the intro). Dorothy will be back with us next week. And who else wants to queer signal with reiki and watercolors?? And that's why we drink!Get 40% off your first Hungryroot box plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/DRINK with code DRINK.Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to claim your FREE 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off.For 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code DRINK.It’s time to own tomorrow with Joyrise. Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code DRINK at https://joyrise.comStart your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code DRINK at https://mudwtr.com/drink ! #mudwtrpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryE477 Rat Directions and Pantsless Ghost Hunts
Apr 502:08:19Summary readyIt’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 we just can’t seem to escape recently. We’ll catch you next time for our totally real and not green screened interview from the Jersey Shore House… and that’s why we drink!If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, confidential help is available 24/7. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text the word "START" to 88788. In an active emergency, always dial 911.Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/drink ! #honeylovepodFind and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills with Rocket Money—join at https://RocketMoney.com/drink.Go to https://helixsleep.com/DRINK for 20% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of And That's Why We Drink.Head to https://chime.com/DRINK. It only takes a few minutes to sign up and And That's Why We Drink listeners can earn up to an extra $350. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryListener Stories: Vol. 114
Apr 101:08:08Summary readyWelcome 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 unexplained bumps and lights to ominous timetables on West Virginia backroads. We're bringing you otherworldly vibes this April. And can anyone tell us the difference between alien implants and lawnmower shrapnel?? And that's why we drink...Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365- day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try it FOR FREE at https://ZipRecruiter.com/drink Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget at https://wayfair.com.To explore coverage, visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/DRINK. Eligibility restrictions apply. Visit ASPCAPETINSURANCE.com/AMAZONTERMS for more info. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance” in the description section of the video, whenever applicable/possible. Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code DRINK at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryE476 Country Ghost Songs and Produce Shirt Mandela Effects
Mar 2902:07:04Summary readyEpisode 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 Part One of the disappearance of Dorothy Arnold, a socialite from New York City. And remember to not breathe any ghosts in, especially if they ask you to! …and that’s why we drink!Photo Links:Dorothy Arnold 1Dorothy Arnold 2Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at http://mintmobile.com/ATWWD .Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/DRINK and use the code DRINK to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.It’s time to own tomorrow with Joyrise. Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code DRINK at https://joyrise.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryE475 Adventures in Lunacy and Birthday Butterfly Effects
Mar 2202:14:19Summary readyA 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 us Part Two of the Goldfield Hotel/The Original 2004 Ghost Adventures Documentary where young Z.B. is armed only with a flashlight, a camera, and a dream. Then Christine did some boots on the ground journalism to bring us the case of the Harvey’s Casino Bombing, where for once no one was hurt or killed! And will someone please make Em a Rainforest Cafe River Adventure tee? …and that’s why we drink!Video Links:The Ghost Adventures DocumentaryThe Flying Brick Clip (0:20 seconds in)Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://ziprecruiter.com/DRINKOur listeners get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at https://www.shopflamingo.com/drinkGet 40% off your first Hungryroot box plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/DRINK with code DRINK.Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK .If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don’t wait to get help. Go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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