

And That's Why We Drink
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!
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Jan 1, 2026 • 1h 48min
Listener Stories: Vol. 111
Hey Besties, Boozers and Shakers! We're kicking off the new year with our ParaPods pals Taylar and Morgan of Creeps & Crimes! They're bringing us Jack Frost cocktails aka a Christmas bruise in a cup and stories that may have gotten lost in our inbox but were thankfully sent to C&C as well. Join us this week for some beautifully emotional, festively creepy and borderline disturbing stories from our shared listeners. We love y'all! Shout out to all Kentucky mamaws... and that's why we drink!
Announcement: We've gone fishin' (figuratively)! After eight years we're finally starting to build in some time off this year, starting this week Sunday, January 4th. Instead of releasing a regular episode we'll be giving ourselves some FLTs (fun little treats) and giving our staff some extremely well deserved down time. Thank you for understanding!
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Dec 28, 2025 • 1h 29min
E464 Cats at Holidays Parties and Movie Magic Milkshakes
In a festive live show, the hosts share their nerves and a drinking game with the audience. Em dives into the haunted Pantages Theater, discussing ghostly encounters with Howard Hughes and a performer who tragically died on stage. They reveal a host of playful spirits, from a barking dog to mischievous ghostly supervision during renovations. Meanwhile, Christine unravels the chilling true crime story of Clara Phillips, the 'Tiger Woman,' detailing her intense jealousy and the brutal murder of her romantic rival.

Dec 21, 2025 • 2h 22min
E463 The Santa Dilemma and Our Haunted One-Man Show
Welcome to episode 463 where we’re open to any and all suggestions regarding how to handle the trust issues surrounding Santa! Then we distract ourselves from holiday stressors with Em’s haunted tale of the Dumas Brothel in Butte Montana. Christine covers the absolutely wild case of Erin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders. And please tell us if you can hear the cursed door slamming in the background of Christine’s audio… and that’s why we drink!
Check out the extremely creepy video Em showed Christine during the episode here!
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Dec 14, 2025 • 1h 41min
E462 Dream Mall Rats and Whistleblowing Dogs
This week, the hosts delve into the eerie history of the Jane Addams Hull-House, including its spooky baby devil hauntings that captivated Chicago in 1913. They also explore intriguing theories about shared dream phenomena related to malls. Additionally, a poignant discussion unfolds around the tragic disappearance of Lauren 'El' Cho, highlighting the uneven media coverage for missing people of color. Interspersed are personal anecdotes about pets, wellness routines, and the quirky world of TikTok conspiracies.

Dec 7, 2025 • 2h 3min
E461 Houdini Hat Men and Intertwined Ghost Toes
We’re back for another episode of our favorite podcast - ours! Episode 461 is here and today we’ve got a double feature of Arizona stories. First Em covers the spooky hauntings of the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee before Christine takes us 4 hours away for the mysterious unsolved disappearance of Daniel Robinson. And is Christine the paranormal genius of our dreams? …and that’s why we drink!
If you have any information on Daniel’s Disappearance you can contact the Buckeye Police Department at: 623-349-6411
Photo Links:
Zak's Rebel Spirit Outfit
https://images.plex.tv/photo?size=large-1920&scale=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Foriginal%2FivWobhRkfILMHmsq7300a0hual7.jpg
Ghost Adventures S7 E3 (The Copper Queen Hotel & The Oliver House) - 31:35 min for the clip
HULU or Discovery+
https://www.hulu.com/watch/9c78c5a0-c339-4df1-8dd1-17dd7251cb02
https://www.discoveryplus.com/gg/en/shows/ghost-adventures/s7/74a0b187-22a7-47ee-8132-bf9fd15f86cc/e3-copper-queen-hotel-the-oliver-house/62598120-fc8c-4761-b302-75dd2e757d17
Daniel Robinson Case Page
https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/daniel-robinson-2070
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Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 25min
Listener Stories: Vol. 110 featuring. Sarah Marshall
December is here and we sent a Satan symbol to the clouds to summon the awesome Sarah Marshall to join us for a batch of satanic panic themed listener tales. Today we hear about satanic Pokémon Tazos, panic at the truck stop, hypnosis gone wrong, possible devil worshippers in the woods, and more. And please... keep your frogs away from us… and that’s why we drink!
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Nov 30, 2025 • 1h 17min
E460 Haunting Snap Chats and Screening Calls from Space
In a lively live show from Houston, spooky tales abound as one host shares chilling stories from the haunted Hotel Galvez, including ghostly children and a famous tragic spirit. The curious hauntings of room 501, featuring a sorrowful lady in white, captivate listeners. Transitioning to true crime, the saga of astronaut Lisa Nowak unfolds, detailing her tumultuous personal life, a dramatic confrontation, and media frenzy. This episode seamlessly weaves ghosts and crime into an entertaining narrative.

Nov 23, 2025 • 2h 7min
E459 Radioactive Acorns and Chicken Tricks
PASS the cran… berry? Because it’s Episode 459 and we’re remixing the Thanksgiving song this year. This week Em covers the Kecksburg Incident aka Pennsylvania’s Roswell, a classic UFO story. Then Christine covers the fascinating case of Lawrence Joseph Bader aka John “Fritz” Johnson. And who can settle the debate about what end of the acorn is the tushy? Happy Thanksgiving week! …and that’s why we drink!
Photo Links:The Kecksburg UFO replicaCloseup of UFO replica symbolsLawrence Joseph Bader
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Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 53min
E458 Rat Slaps and Sklorching Demons
It’s Episode 458 and are we actually talking to you from the future?! This week Em takes us to London for The Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square, a “vile and phantasmagorical killer from beyond the grave”. Then Christine covers the disappearance of Robert “Bobby” Dunbar, an unfortunate and mysterious case of two missing boys. And if you’re ever sad just remember, maybe you are someone’s neighborhood lore… and that’s why we drink!
Photo Links:The Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square Cryptid CardRobert Bobby Dunbar before and after
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Nov 9, 2025 • 1h 57min
E457 Segway Fun Facts and Inflatable Birthday Tiaras
It’s Episode 457 and we’re wishing Gio a very happy 10th birthday! Today Em brings us to Christine’s hometown for the very haunted Cincinnati Music Hall. Then Christine covers the case of Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee now known as Maureen “Cookie” Rowan as she’s just been identified after 55 years! And please don’t leave your buckets of formaldehyde gel laying around where we can see them… and that’s why we drink!
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