Synopsis
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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E454 Graveyard Kids and Barney Scandals
19/10/2025 Duration: 02h10minIt’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? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast Grab your Paraween merch at atwwdmerch.com !___________________Grab Freaky Good Cider from Angry Orchard at http://angryorchard.com/halloween – and while you’re there, watch the new Jason vignette, “Sweet Revenge” and shop the collab merch! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/drink today. Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at h
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E453 Corporate Birthday Winks and Designated Pony Drivers
12/10/2025 Duration: 02h16minIt’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 ClubOld Mickey Mouse MasksMary Boyle Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast Grab your Paraween merch at atwwdmerch.com !___________________Learn more at http://chime.com/drink For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to http://hungryroot.com/drink and use code DRINK Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/DRINK to find and instantly book
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E452 Sleep Paralysis Fashion and Pick Me Ghosts
05/10/2025 Duration: 01h57minIt’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 Morgan check out her podcast Creeps & Crimes https://creepsandcrimespodcast.com/ !Grab your Paraween merch at http://atwwdmerch.com !_________________________________Visit http://cornbreadhemp.com/drink and use code DRINK at checkout for 30% off your first order!For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DRINKFor a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head
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Listener Stories: Vol. 108 (ft. Amanda from Live, Laugh, Larceny)
01/10/2025 Duration: 01h20minIt’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 Amanda check out her podcast Live, Laugh, Larceny! Grab your Paraween merch at atwwdmerch.com ! October is here and as a Halloween treat you can get a 30-day free trial of our Apple Plus subscription. That trial unlocks exclusive bonus content on And That's Why We Drink, so grab it while it lasts!___________________ For And That’s Why We Drink listeners, Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting http://curehydration.com/drink and using promo code drink at checkout. If
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E451 Labubu Covens and Immortal Butt Portals
28/09/2025 Duration: 02h59minIt’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 on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast___________________Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://RocketMoney.com/drink today. Grab Freaky Good Cider from Angry Orchard at http://angryorchard.com/halloween – and while you’re there, watch the new Jason vignette, “Sweet Revenge” and shop the collab merch! For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to http://hungryroot.com/drinkand us
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E450 Estate Sale Unboxings and Open-Eyed Naps
21/09/2025 Duration: 01h26minWelcome 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 Analise Page. 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/DRINK and use code DRINK at checkout. Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch to Mint Mobile. Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/ATWWD. The best way to cook just got better. Go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK10FM now to get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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E449 Emotionally Damaged Water Bottles and Ghost Marriage Fights - featuring Creeps and Crimes
14/09/2025 Duration: 02h43minBesties, 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 murders of Susanne and Half Zantop, professors leading the loveliest of cozy, accomplished lives. And is this the full circle fangirl moment of our podcasting dreams? …and that’s why we creep! P.S. Catch Em and Christine covering part two of both stories on Creeps and Crimes, releasing on their feed this Thursday!! Photo Links:The Smurl Family and their homeSusanne and Half ZantopThe Zantop’s Home Want to hear more from Creeps and Crimes? Check them out wherever you get your podcasts or at @creepsandcrimespodcast on F
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E448 Swimfluencer Celebrations and Microphone Zits
07/09/2025 Duration: 02h47minIt'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’s Why We Drink listeners, Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting http://curehydration.com/drink and using promo code drink at checkout. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://zocdoc.com/drink to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Visit http://cornbreadhemp.com/drink and use code DRINK at checkout for 30% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Listener Stories: Vol. 107
01/09/2025 Duration: 01h15minWe’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://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast___________________For 50% off your order, head to http://DailyLook.com and use code DRINK. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DRINK. Go to http://helixsleep.com/drink for 27% Off Sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! Work on your financial goals through Chime today. Open an account in 2 minutes at http://chi
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E447 Home Appliance Hauntings and Narcissists in White
31/08/2025 Duration: 02h02minIt’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 drawingThe Emilcin hovercraft depictionSculpture in honor of the UFOEmilcin Alien sculptureThe Bishop FamilyWilliam Bradford Bishop, Jr Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast___________________ Get $5 off your next order at http://magicspoon.com/drink Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://RocketMoney.com/drink today. That’s http://hungryroot.com/drink , code DRINK to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for
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E446 Erratic Earthquake Cocktails and Ghostly Gay Icons
24/08/2025 Duration: 02h30minGrab 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 JournalAll Colors Sam - in color Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast___________________Sign up for HelloFresh at http://hellofresh.com/DRINK10FM and get 10 free meals with a free item for life. Visit http://cornbreadhemp.com/drink and use code DRINK at checkout for 30% off your first order! To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to http://NakedWines.com/DRINK and use code DRINK for both the code AND PASSWORD. Go to http://Quince.com/drink for free shipping on your or
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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
18/08/2025 Duration: 09minFrom 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.podtrac.com/ty4bsdul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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E445 Fish Beneficiaries and Croissant Redemption Societies
17/08/2025 Duration: 02h09minWelcome 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 GaolThe Kelly ArmourNed Kelly Head to http://DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code DRINK for 50% off your first order. That’s http://helixsleep.com/drink for 27% Off Sitewide. Exclusive for listeners of And That's Why We Drink. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! Grab an Angry Orchard Cider today. Don’t Get Angry. Get Orchard. Please Drink Responsibly. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at http://mintmobile.com/ATWWD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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E444 A Long Island Iced Tea Bit and a Kaleidoscope of Jewelry
10/08/2025 Duration: 02h02minWelcome 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 InnSophie LionnetMark Walton Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast___________________Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/DRINK to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to http://hungryroot.com/drink and use code DRINK. Listeners of And That's Why We Drink can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting http://FayNutrition.com/DRINK. Make everyday purchases count with
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E443 A Chicken Run Playlist and a License to Clown - featuring Ladies & Tangents
03/08/2025 Duration: 01h31minWelcome 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=NlwSJcmPTHyR6AjeC_aYKQ&pi=-mHFDRCXSmOh4 Want to go see the Ladies & Tangents Girls Gone Mild Tour? Visit https://www.ladiesandtangents.com/live-show for more info! Or catch them on socials @ladiesandtangents or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast___________________For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http
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Listener Stories: Vol. 106
01/08/2025 Duration: 59minHappy 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://NakedWines.com/DRINK and use code DRINK for both the code AND PASSWORDFor And That’s Why We Drink listeners. Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting http://curehydration.com/DRINK and using promo code DRINK at checkout. Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/DRINK. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code DRINK at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn
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E442 Interdimensional Naps and Synchronicity Seafood Dinners
27/07/2025 Duration: 02h07minIt’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 FishermenHalifax explosion funeralRachel WinklerCameron Airpark Estates speed limit signs Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast___________________Go to http://quince.com/DRINK for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Listeners of And That's Why We Drink can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting http://FayNutrition.com/DRINK. Grab an Angry Orchard Cider today. Don’t Get Angry. Get Orchard. Please Drink Responsibly Cancel your unwanted subscriptions a
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E441 Canada’s Sweetheart and Wingman of the Century
20/07/2025 Duration: 01h02minWoo, 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 can try Audible now free for 30 days and dive into a world of new thrills. Visit Audible.com/DRINK or text DRINK to 500-500. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/DRINK. For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/DRINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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E440 WeWorking with Ghosts and Devil’s Lettuce Friend Tattoos
13/07/2025 Duration: 02h01minIt’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 County Homicide UnitPhone: (321) 633-8413Email: majorcrimes@bcso.us Central Florida Crimeline:1-800-423-TIPS | 1-800-423-8477You can remain anonymous Photo Links:The Dunhill Hotel & in 1946 (as the Mayfair Hotel)Amy GellertDrawing of the knife used Want to see Christine and Xandy live? Visit https://www.beachtoosandy.com/ for tickets! Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our bonus Yappy Hours on Patreon or Apple Podcasts! http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast___________________Stop putting off those doctors appointments
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E439 Office Ghosts and Haunted Desk Drinks
06/07/2025 Duration: 02h22minPreviously 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 EtsyMolly with the childrenAnother photo of Molly with the childrenJason and Margaret “Mags” FitzpatrickYoung Jack and Sarah Corbett - 1st photo - 2nd photoJason and Molly Corbett on their wedding dayThomas Martens and Molly CorbettJack and Sarah in the Netflix documentaryJack and Sarah outside the courthouse __________________________ Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to hungryroot.com/drink and use code DRINK Work on your financial goals through Chime today. Open an account in 2 minutes at chime.com/DRINK Get 15% off One