

And That's Why We Drink
Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz
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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Aug 24, 2025 • 2h 30min
E446 Erratic Earthquake Cocktails and Ghostly Gay Icons
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 JournalAll Colors Sam - in color
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Aug 18, 2025 • 9min
Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
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.
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Aug 17, 2025 • 2h 10min
E445 Fish Beneficiaries and Croissant Redemption Societies
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 GaolThe Kelly ArmourNed Kelly
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Aug 10, 2025 • 2h 3min
E444 A Long Island Iced Tea Bit and a Kaleidoscope of Jewelry
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 InnSophie LionnetMark Walton
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Aug 3, 2025 • 1h 31min
E443 A Chicken Run Playlist and a License to Clown - featuring Ladies & Tangents
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!
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Aug 1, 2025 • 59min
Listener Stories: Vol. 106
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!
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Jul 27, 2025 • 2h 11min
E442 Interdimensional Naps and Synchronicity Seafood Dinners
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 FishermenHalifax explosion funeralRachel WinklerCameron Airpark Estates speed limit signs
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Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
E441 Canada’s Sweetheart and Wingman of the Century
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!
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Jul 13, 2025 • 2h 4min
E440 WeWorking with Ghosts and Devil’s Lettuce Friend Tattoos
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 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
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Jul 6, 2025 • 2h 25min
E439 Office Ghosts and Haunted Desk Drinks
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 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
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