
And That's Why We Drink
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!
Latest episodes

Oct 20, 2019 • 1h 47min
E142 The Buffalo Plaid Anniversary and a Sweaty, Sweaty Witch
Funcle Em strikes back! We're drenched in buffalo plaid and Canadian cheer this week - Christine is back from Halifax and has brought Em an entire souvenir shop's worth of Canadian swag. Em then takes us to their home state of Virginia for the story of the Witch of Pungo, Grace Sherwood. And Christine brings us back to Canada to convince Em there are, in fact, Canadian murderers. And, boy, does Bruce McArthur prove that point. PS. Does anyone want to do some dark magic involving artisanal peanut butter with us? ...and that's why we drink!Special thanks to @y0universal (https://twitter.com/y0universal) and Elise of Rabbit Holes podcast (https://www.rabbitholespodcast.com) for their contributions to Em and Christine's stories today!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Try ZipRecruiter for free when you go to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/drinkFor 20% off your first Native purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com (https://www.nativecos.com) and use promo code DRINK during checkout!Get a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale when you go to Stamps.com (https://www.stamps.com) , click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINKThis October take the scariness out of buying life insurance with Policygenius. Go to Policygenius.com (https://www.policygenius.com) , get quotes, and apply in minutes!
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Oct 13, 2019 • 1h 44min
E141 Alligator Neck Looping and A Casual Last Minute Seance
Remember to wear your motion sickness bracelets this week because our stories are full of twists and turns! Christine is currently buying souvenirs for Em in Canada so we're bringing you one of our favorite live shows - Atlanta! Em covers the wildly haunted Moon River Brewing Company. Meanwhile, Christine whips the crowd into a frenzy over the incredibly tragic murder of Sara Ambrusko and her total dick of a husband. Also, always remember: if you can't beat them at ring toss, you probably can't beat them in a duel... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Legacybox.com/DRINK to get 40% off your first order!For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK80 and enter DRINK80Go to thirdlove.comDRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!Get two months of Skillshare for free when you go to Skillshare.com/DRINK2
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Oct 6, 2019 • 1h 13min
E140 Psychedelic Conversations and the Frogman's Lazy River
We're officially into Spook-tober! And we're advocating for fingerprinting every "pillar of the community" just in case! We're also bringing the creep factor with the Loveland Frogmen of Ohio, which may or may not be frozen iguanas? Meanwhile, Christine covers the wild tale of the Rotherham Shoe Rapist and the advances in familial DNA that played a role in his capture. Also please congratulate Christine on her latest Stardew Valley child and tune in to hear who she named him after... and that's why we drink toilet wine!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try Zip Recruiter for free when you go to ZipRecruiter.com/drinkFor a limited time, thredUP is offering an extra 30% off your first order when you go to http://thredup.com/drink Go to Rothys.com/drink to get your new favorite flats! Visit http://ritual.com/ATWWD to start your ritual today
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Oct 1, 2019 • 46min
Listener Stories: Vol. 33
Happy spooky season, creeps and peeps! We're bringing you some wild stories today from a request Christine doesn't necessarily remember making: the scariest thing that's ever happened to you! Tune in for some sleep paralysis, poltergeist activity on Devil Lake and a faceless imaginary friend ...and that's why we drink!
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Sep 29, 2019 • 1h 35min
E139 Lemon's Cousin and the Alien Frog Vendetta
Please don't attack us, you hideous beasts! Do you think insulting aliens will make them less likely to abduct us? Hang on for a wild ride into the most notorious European alien abduction! Em covers the strange case of Pier Fortunato Zanfretta, an Italian security guard supposedly abducted eleven times. Meanwhile Christine brings us a story that will make you immediately want to lock your doors forever: of the horrible murderer Stephen Peter Morin and the harrowing survival of Sarah Pisan. And please allow us to introduce you to Lemon's cousin, Avocado... and that's why we drink!You can watch Zanfretta's hypnosis session here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLUp-oE_Qnk) !Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity. Just go toVistaprint.com and enter promo code Drink2For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK80 and enter DRINK80For $20 off a suitcase, visit http://awaytravel.com/DRINK20 and use promo code DRINK20 during checkout!For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/DRINKand use promo code DRINK
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Sep 22, 2019 • 1h 24min
E138 Five-Dollar Geodes and Our Never Ending Awkward Phase
That's certainly not just a rock. if you look really carefully you'll find that it's a geode and Christine will sell it to you for $5. What a steal! This week we attempt to please The Youths by filming our first episode for YouTube. You can find us at http://www.youtube.com/c/andthatswhywedrink… Give us some points! In this episode Em covers the notorious Hoedaddy - sorry, we meant Hodag - of Wisconsin, who looks like an elephant-lizard and smells like buzzard meat. Just like Christine! Meanwhile, Christine covers the infamous Edward Wayne Edwards, a serial killer whose own daughter’s investigation into her childhood led to his capture. You’ll also hear about Christine’s cameltoe disaster and Em’s clandestine locker-cleaning business. And that’s why we drink!
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Sep 15, 2019 • 1h 58min
E137 Satan's Little Helper and the Year of the Microwave
We're asking the hard hitting questions this week: which came first the Pukwudgie or the hauntings? Em follows up on their Bridgewater Triangle story with a deep dive into the history of the Pukwudgie. Then Christine covers the horrifying 2017 abduction of Elizabeth Thomas. We're also considering re-taking our SATs - what do you think we'll get? And that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Get $10 off your first FabFitFun box at fabfitfun.com when you use code DRINKGo to thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!Go to CandidCo.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to get $75 off!To match with your perfect therapist for a fraction of the price of traditional therapy, go to Talkspace.com and use code DRINK to get $65 off your first month!
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Sep 8, 2019 • 1h 37min
E136 A French Toast Ghost and the Pepper Spray Squad
We're back on tour this week! And guess what... we got haunted in New Orleans! Check out our intro to hear the full story of our new teen ghost friend, Michael, and his cartoon preferences. We're also so thrilled to be able to share our Pittsburgh live show with you where Em covers the extremely spooky Hillview Mannor in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Then Christine tells the completely wild tale of Kate Soffel and the Biddle Brothers, not to be confused with a certain "We Sing" song... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Rothys.com/drink to get your new favorite flats!For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/DRINK80 and enter DRINK80Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual at ritual.com/DRINKGet 500 high-quality, custom business cards starting at $9.99 when you use code Drink at Vistaprint.com
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Sep 1, 2019 • 45min
Listener Stories: Vol. 32
Happy September, Boozers and Shakers! We might have gotten distracted by pizza and some old school nonsense videos online but we're here and we're slap-happy! We're also terrified of mirrors... per Christine's request we have a mirror-heavy episode full of some truly scary stories of listeners plagued by horrifying mirrors and mirror specters... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Download the Coupons.com app on your iPhone or Android today. It's completely free and totally easy to use - just tap, shop and save! To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more INCLUDING all sale items, go to modcloth.com and enter code STORIESat checkout!
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Sep 1, 2019 • 2h 5min
E135 The Ghost of Lamps Past and A Pumpkin Stealing Cryptid
You say "buffet" and we say "where"! Today we're privy to a "buffet of the unexplained" and we're feeling extra spooky with our stories: Em tackles the Bridgewater Triangle... or better known around the studio as the Bridgewater Rhombus! Then Christine tells the wild tale of the murders of Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest, two women who were tragically murdered in eerily similar circumstances in the same town but 157 years apart. Are we in a "thin place"? ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Join Honey for free when you go to Honey.com/DRINKGet two months of unlimited access to thousands of Skillshare classes for free when you go to Skillshare.com/drink2Get 20% off your first Native purchase when you go to nativedeodorant.com/DRINKTry ZipRecruiter for free when you go to ziprecruiter.com/DRINK
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