
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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Jun 9, 2024 • 2h 14min
E383 Pseudo Armchair Ear Experts and Flower Pot London Fogs
Welcome to episode 383, if you learn anything from us today, don't eat 11 of anything all in a row! This week Em fulfills one of Christine's step-dad dreams when they cover the train-related ghosts of Ogden Union Station. Then Christine covers a doozy of a story she's so sure she's covered before but somehow hasn't... the murder of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias. And, don't worry, we'll get that hair curled up in Em's ear out if Tik Tok has anything to say about it... and that's why we drink!If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is: 800-799-7233
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Jun 2, 2024 • 2h 17min
E382 Birthday Bummers and Haunted Emo Cowboys
It's episode 382, it's our birthdays and we're enduring some dusty water! This week Em has a surprise birthday story for Christine in the ghosts of the O.K. Corral. Then Christine covers the tragic murders of queer couple Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. Happy birthdays to us! Always choose the bear... and that's why we drink!On our birthdays we think you should treat yourself to tickets to our newest live show and/or pre-order our new book! andthatswhywedrink.com/live bit.ly/hranextstop
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Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 6min
Listener Stories: Vol. 92
WELCOME TO OUR BIRTHDAYS MONTH!! We're just vibing but don't worry we're also buying ourselves lots of presents. Speaking of gift-giving, Eva has delved into the bowels of our inbox to find the most specific stories as gifts to each of us this year, what a sneaky witch (not to be confused with the Stinky WitchTM). Join us on this birthday crawl space party that includes tea on the Duggars, onions glitching in the matrix and peeing your astral pants, among many other stories you all have sent in on our absolute favorite subjects. Don't forget to keep an eye on your body while you're astral projecting! ...and that's why we drink!It's our birthdays and we think you should treat yourselves to a live show and/or our new book! andthatswhywedrink.com/live bit.ly/hranextstop
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May 26, 2024 • 1h 49min
E381 Drunk on Leaves and Resurrecting the Information SuperHighway
It's episode 381 and we're back on our cryptid bullshit! This week Em brings us the wild tale of the Mongolian Death Worm. Then Christine covers the tragic and bizarre case of Greg Fleniken aka "the body in room 348". And please tell us we're elegantante... and that's why we drink!We're going back on tour! Don't miss out on our brand new live show coming to ya this fall! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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May 19, 2024 • 1h 60min
E380 The Spookeasy and the Crime Travelers, Partners in Time
Episode 380 is here and tell us, do you know the difference between parlor rooms and sitting rooms? Great, neither do we! This week Em takes us to the house with many rooms, and many fireplaces, the Hannah House in Indiana. Then Christine brings us to Minneapolis for the unsolved disappearance of the Klein brothers. And if you have any tips on how to find a handyman, please let us know! ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on pre-ordering our new book! bit.ly/hranextstopAnd be sure to check out the spooky video Em and Christine talked about this week!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djZYTdZcG1w
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May 12, 2024 • 1h 25min
E379 A Never-ending Slumber Party and an ATWWD Bowling League
It's episode 379 and we're experiencing technical difficulties and making big life announcements (Christine even screamed so loud she hurt her missing tooth)! Tune in to our intro for some surprise info and updates. Then we're digging into our audio vaults to share one of our earliest live shows: Houston, Texas in 2019! Em accidentally covers two stories involving the words "spaghetti" in the Spaghetti Warehouse (actually in Texas) and the Old Spaghetti Factory (not actually in Texas). Then Christine covers the wild case of Ana Trujillo, the Stiletto Killer. We're funny but not stupid... and that's why we drink!Don't forget to pre-order our new haunted book! bit.ly/hranextstop
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May 5, 2024 • 2h 5min
E378 The Butter Bar Lore and the Glass Peacock Yappers
It's episode 378 and this week's theme is: butter! First Em takes us to Flint, Michigan for the hauntings of the Capitol Theater (plus a fun little sidebar on photoplays). Then Christine covers the truly shocking case of Cari Lea Farver. And are you the Kirk of your county? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on pre-ordering our new book! bit.ly/hranextstop
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May 1, 2024 • 1h 4min
Listener Stories: Vol. 91
YouTube! We're so sorry, yet again, about the weird glitch-lag. We promise we're working on fixing these mysterious lags but in the meantime the listener stories show must go on, even if the May stories aren't as important as our birthday month stories... oops, did we say that out loud?! Tune in this month for some fun, mystery themed stories including a current Starbucks arrest, a house haunted by a full body apparition of a burnt man and even a spooky little haunting at one of our live shows. We also reveal the name of our next brand new tour and share some medical intuition... and that's why we drink!We're so proud of our second book, coming out this September! Make sure to pre-order your copy today: bit.ly/hranextstop
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Apr 28, 2024 • 2h 54min
E377 Carnival Cobblers and Time Traveling Text Messages
Exploring reincarnation with the story of Pollock Twins, discussing the case of Chameleon Killer, and seeking official rules for Kick the Can - mysteries, murders, and fun on this episode!

Apr 21, 2024 • 2h 22min
E376 Vintage Honks and Zoomies Screams
It's episode 376 and we're getting our zoomies out! Tune in this week to hear about Christine's psychic journey and Em's travel spending. Then Em covers the wild tale of the Char Man of Ojai Valley. And Christine brings us the second part of her two-part story on Ruby Franke/8 Passengers. And how many tchotchkes is too many tchotchkes? ...and that's why we drink!Don't forget to pre-order our new book! bit.ly/HRANextStop
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