
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!
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Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 6min
Listener Stories: Vol. 96
Cue the spooky intro sounds, October is officially here! And this month Eva has collected the perfect batch of stories to set the mood for our favorite month. From imaginary childhood demon friends, to possible possession, and even a throwback to Eva's April Fool's story these Listener Stories are sure to bring the frights. So grab yourself an FLT or some bathroom boxed wine and settle in... and that's why we drink!Cryptids Unscripted is coming soon! Don't just scream your creepy cryptid slam poetry verses into the void, send them to us at: atwwdfromourcouches@gmail.com for a chance to be featured!Looking for the perfect spooky season activity? Come see our brand new live show: The Pour Decisions Tour which is sure to bring plenty of gasps, laughs, and frights! Get your tickets at: andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2024 • 2h 39min
E399 Em's Day O' Fun and a Ghost Renovator
It’s Episode 399 and there’s drama in Chair City! Today Em takes us to Massachusetts for the tale of the haunted S.K. Pierce Mansion, complete with a ghost who paints. Then Christine brings us her very first case update (and recap) all the way back from Episode 15 with the story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. And have we always been in an apple orchard? Our Ovilus seems to think so… and that’s why we drink!Our new book A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop is finally here! Check out your local indie bookstore or visit bit.ly/HRANextStop to get your copy today!Come see our brand new live show: The Pour Decisions Tour which is sure to bring plenty of gasps, laughs, and frights! Get your tickets at: andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 52min
E398 A Pink Panther Ghost and The Great Disappointment
It's Episode 398 and we're racing to the grave in a coffin! This week Em brings us a local legend from Maine (perfectly timed for our Portland, Maine live show? We definitely meant to do that) with the tale of the Tomb of Colonel Jonathan Buck. Then Christine tells us the whackadoo story of the Branch Davidians and the Siege of Mount Carmel. And will we be relieved next week after our first live shows? You'll have to tune in to find out!The Pour Decisions Tour has officially kicked off! Make sure you get your tickets to see our brand new show at: andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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Sep 15, 2024 • 2h 2min
E397 A Poultrygeist and an En-gay-gement
Les Go Girls! Episode 397 is here and between engagement excitement and updates on Christine's haunted house this episode is sure to bring the gasps! This week Em takes us to England for the absolutely wild tale of the Ghost of the Frozen Chicken aka The Highgate Hill Chicken. Then Christine finishes up her two-parter on Steven Stayner and the Sightseer Murders/the Yosemite Park Killer, which are linked in the most unexpected way. And have we survived our first two live shows and kept our sanity? Tune in next week to find out! ...and that's why we drink.Our Fall Tour has officially kicked off! Come see our brand new show (and find out which haunted location Em and Christine mention in this episode that might have followed Christine home...): The Pour Decisions Tour - get your tickets today at andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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Sep 8, 2024 • 1h 60min
E396 A Curtain Fiesta and a Ghost's Fan Mail
It's episode 396 and we're just here to get Christine f*cked up in one of the 40 remaining Rainforest Cafes! This week Em brings us a rootin', tootin' good time with the ghosts of the Red Onion Saloon. Then Christine covers part one in her two-part series on the tragic and mindblowing tale of Steven Stayner. And is Christine the best fake geode saleswoman we know? ...and that's why we drink!Our brand new live show starts THIS WEEK!! Come help us kick off our all new tour in Newark and Tarrytown!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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Sep 1, 2024 • 1h 7min
Listener Stories: Vol. 95
Two neurodivergent podcasters diverged in a wood... Zeptember is here which means it's officially Fall! At least we think it should be. This month Eva dug deep into our inbox to find an a-moose-ing collection of stories about fate, that include love, psychics, disappearing moose loving strangers, and grandparents who are friends in the afterlife! And Amanda M, Kristin M, Maria, the man who loves moose in a puffer jacket, if you're out there let us know... and that's why we drink!How is it September already?! We absolutely cannot WAIT to bring you our BRAND NEW ghosty footage - get your tickets to our kick off live shows in Newark, NJ and Tarrytown, NY!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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Sep 1, 2024 • 2h 31min
E395 Dessert Waters and Gullah, Gullah Island Medical Degrees
It's Episode 395 and the call is coming from inside the house!! Em's new house that is. This week Em takes us to the Black Forest region of Germany for the exorcism of Gottliebin Dittus. Then Christine covers a case with a lot of mind boggling synchronicities, the disappearance of Molly Bish. And until next week so long, farewell, to you our friends... and that's why we drink!How is it September already?! We absolutely cannot WAIT to bring you our BRAND NEW ghosty footage - get your tickets to our kick off live shows in Newark, NJ and Tarrytown, NY!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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Aug 25, 2024 • 1h 57min
E394 A Glitching Sim and a Yappy Hour
It's episode 394 so here's your reminder to drink your water, you thirsty little rats and take your meds ya silly little geese! This week Em takes us to Texas for the disturbing case of Black Hope Cemetery. Then Christine covers the absolutely heartbreaking and important case of adorable queer couple Julie Williams and Lollie Winans. And did Christine manage to catch ice on fire? ...and that's why we drink!How is it almost September already?! We absolutely cannot WAIT to bring you our BRAND NEW ghosty footage - get your tickets to our kick off live shows in Newark, NJ and Tarrytown, NY!! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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Aug 18, 2024 • 1h 57min
E393 A Feral Rat Summer and A Trench Coat Full of Snakes
Welcome to episode 393, where we discover Em has broccoli hair! This week Em takes us to Indiana and the spooky Stepp Cemetery. Then Christine covers the wild case of Sally McNeil. And is Christine the new Kevin McAllister? ...and that's why we drink!We're getting so close to our very first live show of our new tour where we explore a brand new haunted location! Get your tickets and your creepy vibes ready! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 59min
E392 Rat Girl Summer and Weepy Hollow
It's episode 392 and we're distracted by the stars in your eyes! First Em takes us to the Irma Hotel in Cody, Wyoming, but don't think they didn't do some deep dives on wild west ghosts in general and even potentially found their long-dead soul mate. Then Christine covers the frightening and infuriating case of the disappearance of Heather Teague. And do you know a dog named Noodle who went to Emerson College? ...and that's why we drink! Check out Christine's Etsy shop here!https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheXtineFilesWe're all so, so grateful to everyone who bought a bumper sticker (and so sorry for the folks who only got thank you notes - they should have all been fixed by now). Your purchases made a donation of $3500 to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund possible! https://www.pcrf.net
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