Podcast
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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E377 Carnival Cobblers and Time Traveling Text Messages
Apr 28, 2024Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 377, in which we try to communicate with Linda via dowsing rods so we can just get a yes or no answer! This week Em takes us into the realm of reincarnation with the story of the Pollock Twins aka the Hexham Rebirth. Then Christine covers the wild case of Terry Peder Rasmussen aka the Chameleon Killer. And can anyone out there teach us the official rules to Kick the Can? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on the pre-order for our new book! Get yours today at bit.ly/hranextstop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →E351 Mongoose Sound-Waves and Halloween Caroling
Oct 29, 2023Tap to summarizeHappy Halloween!! Beware episode 351 because Gef the Mongoose is taking over the airwaves! Gef's ears are also ringing in hell because Em is taking us on an introductory tour of the seven princes of Hell, specifically Beelzebub. Then Christine covers the history of Halloween pranks turned crimes. We're sorry if this isn't the church you were looking for... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Listener Stories: Vol. 79
May 1, 2023Tap to summarizeAre you the record keeper or the tea sipper of your family? We hear from both this month! We’re kicking off May (and a little pre-celebration for Gemini season) with some wild true crime, family drama and Ancestry.com-related stories. Be careful what you do with your saucy pics on cameras stolen from your ex… and that’s why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →E250 An Engineer of Good Times and Witches on Speed Dial
Nov 21, 2021Tap to summarizeThis week we're going rogue to robe and hosting bread candle seances, folks! It's Eva's second episode and we're talking paranormal, true crime and AAAHH!!! Real Monsters as humans. First Em pays homage to our 250th episode with a little numerology, then tells the oldest ghost tale they could find aka the Glenluce Devil. Then Eva covers the wild case of the Pillow Pyro. And did we meet great grandpappy Gilbert Bagelbites this week?? If we did, that's certainly why we drink! Big shout out to writer and Trial Crewer Ellen Tremiti for contributing her fantastic research! You can find her @etphoneh on socials as well as her latest short story in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →E245 Napkin Hating Ghosts and an Immortal Pregnancy Portal
Oct 17, 2021Tap to summarizeOur napkins are on the floor and our wigs are being ripped off by ghosts this week... episode 245 is a doozy! Em takes us to Scotland for the Ringcroft Poltergeist that not only includes some haunted napkins and wigs but also flying chairs. Then Christine covers the wildly sad and brutal case of Moses Sithole aka the South African Strangler. And we hope this week you heed this warning, "thou shalt be troubled til Tuesday" -- our local demon... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →E242 UFO Potholes and Our Collective Eyebrow
Sep 26, 2021Tap to summarizeIt's episode 242 and, as humans, we mustn't get too technologied, at least according to Em's UFO story! This week they're taking us to the Ariel school in Zimbabwe to cover a UFO sighting experienced by an entire playground of children. Then Christine brings us part one in a two part series on the infamous case of Laci and Scott Peterson. And did Christine have her baby during this episode? We wouldn't blame you for skipping to the end to find out... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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E218 A Skeleton's Waiting Room and Christine's New Screen Name
Apr 11, 2021Tap to summarizeIs that the voice of the wise owl in the woods? Is it the ghost of a grandma who wants to cremate her cares? Or is it Chrisitne in her old elementary school play costume trying to infiltrate a secret society? This week on episode 218, Em takes us deep into the Bohemian Grove, an exclusive club and "summer camp for presidents" with some wild allegations attached to it. Then Christine closes out her first two-parter with the conclusion of her story on Richard Ramirez, the "second-hand" nightstalker and true terror of a serial killer. We also contemplate some gossip we have to bleep out and Satan's divine intervention... and that's why we drink! An enormous thank you and sincerest apologies to Talk Murder With Me by Natalie DeGroot. We unintentionally used portions of her article on the murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind (in episode 214) without giving proper credit and we wholeheartedly want to rectify that. Please check out her article, "The Murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind" here and Talk Murder With Me here, both fantastic true crime resources.Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Through May 9th 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/DRINKGo to ZOLA.com/DRINK today and use promo code SAVE50, to get fifty-percent off your save the dates!Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box!Make the switch to Native TODAY by going to NativeDeo.com/DRINK or use promo code DRINK at checkout, and get 20% off your first order!Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play!Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code ATWWD to get $25 off, with a minimumpurchase of $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Podcast Blackout
Jun 7, 2020Tap to summarizeIn 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 demonstrations against police brutality and racial violence in America. Instead of listening to this week’s episode, we urge you to take this time to do what you can to join the fight against racial injustice. If you are unable to protest, there are still countless ways to directly help the protest efforts. If you have the means, please consider donating to Campaign Zero, Reclaim the Block, the Black Visions Collective, or countless other local and national initiatives. You can also spend this time joining the clean-up efforts in your city, or educating yourself, family, and friends about the events that have let up to the current state of our country. Please visit tinyurl.com/blmforever for an extensive list of places to donate, petitions to sign, and tips for protesting safely. Thank you, and we’ll be back next week. For now, we urge you to take action. Whatever you do, don’t do nothing. White silence is white violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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E173 Mongoose Cam and a New Gemini Icon
May 24, 2020Tap to summarizeBe 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 gossip then vanish!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code DRINK to get 20% off! Try Thrive Market and become a member risk-free! Go to ThriveMarket.com/DRINK for $20 in shopping credit towards your first order! Right now, our listeners get a special offer from Stamps.com that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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E166 Banjo-less Banjo Lessons and Toddlers Learning How to Podcast
Apr 5, 2020Tap to summarizeDo 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 first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and enter drink30 when you subscribe!Feals has me feeling my best every day and it can help you too! Become a member today by going to Feals dot com/DRINK and get 50% off your first order with free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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