And That's Why We Drink

It's episode 273 and we're having a Missouri moment! First Em takes us to the Missouri State Penitentiary, also known as the bloodiest 47 acres in America. Then Christine tells us the wild story of Milton Sharp, the inconvenient outlaw, who we've dubbed the fully inconvenienced outlaw. And if you need a code word today might we suggest: horselawn... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stop, drop and roll, everyone, it's almost our birthdays! We've all got a month to prepare. Today we're reading your stories of tarot card coincidences in our favorite mountain city, not-quite-psychic dreams, and a terrifying home invasion tale. Not to mention a Ghost Adventures plug at an EDM concert. We've also got some primo Coffey content... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's episode 272 and the ice worms are back again... join us on a wild journey as Em takes us to the forests of northern Pennsylvania to cover the much-requested, very teary-eyed cryptid, the Squonk. Then Christine covers a topic Em forgot they requested: Hybristophilia and the people who fall in love with serial killers. And is the Squonk and their tear-salted footprints related to America's Hircine Shifter? ...and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Easter! Did you know the best way to praise Jesus is to sing Leona Lewis's Bleeding Love to him at a sleepover? Em's childhood self might object... This week, in episode 271, Em is also bringing us an interesting topic in light of Easter: the story of Barbro Karlén, a Swedish writer, mounted police officer and notable believer in past lives as she believes she was Anne Frank in a previous life. Then Christine brings us the chilling and tragic disappearance of Canadian teen Mekayla Bali. And tune in next time to see if Em's sleep self hid Easter surprises in their own apartment... and that's why we drink!If you have any information on Mekayla Bali's potential whereabouts, please email miraclemekayla@gmail.com or call 1-306-641-9436.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re so excited to share a sneak peek of the very first episode of our new podcast, Rituals! Every week, Christine and Em are dishing on the dark arts — all things witchy, wicked, and werewolf-y. Today, Christine tells Em about witches who conjured storms, bartered with mythical beings, and caught the ire of Danish sailors. Listen here, then follow Rituals — a Spotify Original from Parcast — for shiny new episodes every Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's episode 270 and "hesitantly on board" is our M-O! First Em covers a story that sounds vaguely familiar (and Christine uncovers the truth later in the episode), the Palmer House Hotel in Minnesota. Then Christine brings us the second in her two part series on the Chess Board killer, Alexander Pichushkin. And don't forget to check out our new show Rituals on Spotify! Maybe it will even get you into cat tarot as much as it has Christine... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 269, where we happen to know a lot about applesauce. This week Em takes us out west to the Twin Bridges Orphanage, which almost became the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. Then Christine brings us the first in a two-part series on Alexander Pichushkin, the Chess Board Killer. It turns out "all maniacs want to talk"... and that's why we drink! More information on places to donate to help the crisis in Ukraine: Save the Children https://www.savethechildren.org ShelterBox https://www.shelterboxusa.orgHumane Society International https://www.hsi.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet, where we read the spookiest stories in the most dramatic fashion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's episode 268 and Em's been practicing their sea shanties for Christine! This week Em takes us to Guthrie, Oklahoma for the story of the Stone Lion Inn. We learn the importance of FaceTime in ghost hunts and Christine relives a very specific experience with a steakhouse on a road trip through Oklahoma. Then we take a turn and head to Hungary for the true crime tale of the Angel Makers of Nagyrév. And can any Oklahomans out there explain Saltine cracker bread baskets for us? And that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 267 aka the Christine Schiefer Show! Where Em can't hear the mixer sound effects so it's all up to Christine. We also dive into quite a bit of tub talk, we apologize in advance. This week Em continues with their break from ghost stories to tell us the tale of Anansi's Goatman from Huntsville, Alabama (also where we discovered Eva's love of all things outer space). Then Christine shares the tragic and gruesome story of Ramsay Scrivo. We recommend making yourself a spiked Emothy Sunrise after this episode... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices