And That's Why We Drink
907 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22.4K ratingsMurder 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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E374 A Big Queer Door and The Mulberry Bush of the Year
April 07, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIt's episode 374 and are technical issues bringing us closer together? We're so sorry, YouTube Boozers and Shakers, for the lag (we edited the audio separately so you won't hear the same overlapping issues there). We're making up for it with a new Compliment Christine segment. This week Em takes us way, way back to the origins and dark side of nursery rhymes. Then Christine covers the more recent Polish case of Krystian Bala. And has Em just dubbed Christine the "Princess of Pronouns"? ...an...
Listener Stories: Vol. 90
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWelcome to April Ghouls: Two Boos and a Lie! This year for April Fool's Eva is bringing us some ghoulish energy and we're terrified. She has artisanally, hand selected two listener stories about "ladies in white", written a third herself and challenged Em and Christine to figure out which one is the imposter story. What impending foolishness! Can you pick the fake? ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss our very last On the Rocks live shows in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Los Angeles!
E373 The Thirsty Little Rat Inn and the Coowoo Girls
March 31, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 147 MBIt's episode 373 and our other car is a hoop and stick! Who else is feeling the butterflies of putting a new project out into the universe? Christine and her Etsy shop can relate (link below). This week Em takes us to Sudbury, Massachusetts (where we may or may not be currently driving through) to bring us the haunted tales of the Longfellow's Wayside Inn. Then Christine covers the wildly divisive and heartbreaking case of Anthony Broadwater and Alice Sebold. And don't forget to moisturize f...
E372 A Trash Nap and a Clumsy Girl Ghost
March 24, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIt's episode 372: we've done some soul searching and we just don't like hot tomatoes, OK?! This week Em brings us creepy tales from King's Tavern in Natchez, Mississippi, which may involve some "light" possession. Then Christine covers the gut-wrenching case of the murder of Seath Jackson. And don't forget your weekly reminder to drink some water, you thirsty little rats... and that's why we drink! Milwaukee! You're our only On the Rocks show left with tickets available! Come join us in one...
E371 Warnings About File Organizing and Smooth Coffee Shop Compliments
March 17, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 150 MBIt's episode 371 and we're wishing you a happy belated Leap Day! We celebrate privately, not necessarily by leaping around, though. This week Em brings us a doozy of a creepy woo-woo cult in the Twin Flames Ascension School, as well as the background on soul mates and twin flames in general. Then Christine covers an incredible story of survival in the case of Holly K. Dunn. And join us on Patreon if you want to see us attempt to be psychic... and that's why we drink! Don't miss our very las...
E370 Therapy Book Club and Satan's Church Fonts
March 10, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBIt's episode 370, welcome to our book report! Tune in this week to hear if either of us is psychic. We also have some stories for you: First Em takes us through the lore of the Rougarou and the origins of the werewolf as we know them today. Then Christine covers the wild and unsettling case of the murderer Malcolm Naden, one of Australia's most wanted men. And is Clifford the Big Red Dog just a dirty sinner who refused to tithe? ...and that's why we drink! We're almost to the end of our On ...
E369 Frankenstein's Monster's Ghost and Grunge Justice
March 03, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBIt's episode 369, but, wait, what episode is it again? We need a gentle reminder. This week Em inducts us into the lifestyles of the rich, the famous and the haunted with a story of the infamous Dakota apartment building in New York City. Then Christine pays lovely tribute to a true punk legend gone too soon, Mia Zapata of the Gits. And show us a satanist we wouldn't want to hang out with... and that's why we drink! We're in the home stretch of our On the Rocks tour! Don't miss the last liv...
Listener Stories: Vol. 89
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe're bringing new meaning to "March Madness" this month with Trevin and Amanda from Live, Laugh, Larceny! They teach us how to live in the petty atmosphere with our fingers on the petty pulse and we make them read stories about murder. Together we're diving into stories about psychopomps, flower shop orders from a murderer and the Duggar cult to name just a few. And don't forget to feed your escort to the underworld aka your favorite pet... and that's why we drink! Check out Trevin and Ama...
E368 Whodunnit Hauntings and Three Lollipops in a Trench Coat
February 25, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 368 is here and you would tell us if we looked like corpses, wouldn't you? First Em brings us to 1600s England for the Haunting of Isabell Binnington who may or may not be Christine in a former life. Then Christine covers the former cold case of Sharron Prior. And you know what we always say, one man’s plate is another woman’s sixteen shovels… and that’s why we drink! Don't miss the last few shows ever of our On the Rocks tour! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
E367 Millennial Road Signs and Yappuccinos
February 18, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIt's episode 367 and we're ready to flabber your gasts! First Em takes us down a wild road of near death experiences and future predictions with the story of the Baba Vanga Prophecies. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking and confounding case of Natalia Grace. We're just sitting here talking about Cream of Wheat in a bar like any normal man... and that's why we drink! Don't miss our last On the Rocks live shows! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
E366 Troll Butter and Moon Spit
February 11, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBIt's Episode 366 and we're fresh off our Salt Lake City and Denver adventures! Today Em brings us to Kentucky for the absolutely bananagrams story of the Kentucky Meat Shower aka the Kentucky Meat Storm aka Carnal Rain and all the wild theories about what caused it. Then Christine finishes out her two-parter on William Heirens aka the Lipstick Killer. And did we just open a mocktail speakeasy?? ...and that's why we drink (mocktails)! Don't miss our last round of On the Rocks live shows! and...
E365 Podcasting in Dog Years and Collecting Crows Feet
February 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's episode 365 and we're one year old in dog years! After seven years of podcasting we've finally reached one entire year's worth of full episodes. It also just happens to coincide with Gio's Gotcha Day! In honor of all these self-imposed holidays, we've got some wild stories for you today. First Em takes us to 1800s Wisconsin for the strange Nodolf Incident, but not before taking us on a deep dive into the history of hillside letters. Then Christine starts a two-parter in the infamous cas...
Listener Stories: Vol. 88
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHappy February, boozers and shakers! Join us for a lovely romp down food poisoning lane. We were hoping to leave potty problems in the past but not before we hear from a listener who may have hallucinated their own toilet exorcism. We also have some sweet and unnerving stories related to Third Man Syndrome and even a creepy Valentine's Day tribute. Oh, and don't forget the debilitating fear of elevators... and that's why we drink! Tickets are selling fast for our last round of On the Rocks ...
E364 A Boulder of Salt and a Shot Put of Horseradish
January 28, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBIt's episode 364 and we're on our backstage, gold star behavior! This week Em takes us to the intersection of the Bible and Corn Belts for their story on Acid Bridge and the "Seven Gates of Hell". Then Christine brings us the star studded, unsolved mystery of Natalie Wood's death. And did we just invent Ancestry.com for vegetables? ...and that's why we drink!Don't miss out on the very last run of our On the Rocks live show. Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live
E363 A Failed Handstand and an Infestation of Prairie Dogs
January 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIt's episode 363 and we're recovering from an infestation of prairie dogs, we mean some kerfuffles on tour that may or may not have included food poisoning and lost laptops... but we couldn't leave you high and dry today so we're digging into the archives of our live show audio to bring you a very special episode from Denver where we not only weathered altitude sickness but we also braved a bomb cyclone! First Em tells the ghostly history and tales of Denver's famous Cheesman Park. Then Chri...
E362 An Identi-Tea Crisis and Wobbly Mountain
January 14, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBIt's episode 362 and our guts have left the building because we're going back on tour! But don't worry, we'll make an appointment with Dr. Leona to fix us. This week Em brings us to Vermont for the mystery of the Bennington Triangle, its multiple missing persons cases, and the wild theories behind them. Then Christine covers the terrifying case of Harvey Glatman aka the Glamour Girl Slayer aka the Lonely Hearts Killer and the woman who stopped him. And are we writing our needlepoint goodbye ...
E361 Troll Hole To-Go and Naming our ADHD
January 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIt's episode 361 and we're not naming our ADHD, you are! Ok, we all are. This week Em takes us into the world of the exorcism of Clarita Villanueva and the nuances that mark the line between paranormal experience and mental health crisis. Then Christine covers the recent 2022 murder of Brenda Powell, a sad and perplexing story that has us revisiting why we drink this week. And who didn't have a childhood bossy streak to overcompensate for our parents' divorces... and that's why we drink! We...
Listener Stories: Vol. 87
January 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIt's January and we'd like to welcome everyone to the Schiefer Schulz Manor! Wow, what an intro to the year we have in this batch of stories from you, dear listeners. Not only do we check in on Christine's trash pile du jour, but we hear from a volcano-ologist, a time traveling Toyota owner, and someone who worked on Project Blue Book! We also contemplate the benefits of gender neutral pronouns used for anonymity... and that's why we drink! We're going back on tour so soon! Join us in Phill...
E360 A Vampiric Stage Lipstick and a Nap Episode
December 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBLet's get one thing straight today, babe, your eardrum is perforated. Episode 360 brings some big updates on Christine's ears and our astral realm hang outs! First Em takes us on a journey into the world of Third Man Syndrome. Then Christine covers the tragic but ultimately heartwarming case of the Clouse family murders. And does the little drummer boy drum too loudly for Christine's injured ears? ...and that's why we drink! We can't wait to see y'all on tour so soon! Get your tickets for o...
E359 Secret Society Bullshit and Paranormal Rejection at the Front Desk
December 24, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBIt's episode 359 and we've gotten into crypto... cryptozoology that is! This week Em takes us to Norwich, England to cover the ghosts of the Augustine Steward House. Then Christine brings us the heavy part two of her Dennis Rader series. And did we say "no comment"? We actually mean "here's our comment"... and that's why we drink! Come on tour with us this January! Get your tickets to the very last leg of the On the Rocks live show at andthatswhywedrink.com/live
E358 The Frenaissance and the Poopmonger
December 17, 2023 08:00 - 3 hours - 166 MBIt's episode 358 and despite all of our technical difficulties our husks can still podcast with the best of them! This week Em takes us into the claustrophobic, poop-filled streets of Mary King's Close. Then Christine brings us a big part one in the story of Dennis Rader (also known as the serial killer BTK, but since he gave himself that nickname, we're trying not to give him the satisfaction of using it all that often). Is this the equivalent of a true crime chain email? ...and that's why ...
E357 A Millennial Pause and a Scythe Tsunami
December 10, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBWelcome to episode 357 where we're definitely not threatened by all of Em's healthy developments... This week Em takes us on another 101 deep dive, this time into the world of psychopomps, specifically the lore of the Grim Reaper. Then Christine covers the mind-bending tale of the disappearance of Steven Kubacki. And is it really just all about the psychopomps we meet along the way? ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss us back on tour this winter and spring with the last round of our On t...
E356 Spam Artists and Interplanetary Gossip
December 03, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBIt's episode 356 and on Wednesdays we get the middle finger by text message! Tune in this week for some prank call talk as well as some creepy stories. First Em brings us a 101 class on mirrors - are they both an entrance and a dead end at the same time? Then Christine covers the heartbreaking and mysterious case of Darlie Routier. And for our next trick... and that's why we drink! Come join us on tour in 2024! Get your tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live
Listener Stories: Vol. 86
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBChristmas time is here and we're ghosts of the Victorian, dust-bowl children in the tintype photos mysteriously mailed to Christine! Put on a crackling fire (or crackling fireplace video) and settle in for some holiday surprises because we've got some doozies. First up, Eva gives Christine the gift of reading the first three stories that shed some very elucidating light on said stack of haphazard photos, including the mysterious and potentially haunted mailer herself. Then Em gets their turn...
E355 Ghouls, Gays, Theys and Cottage Core Lesbian Hauntings
November 26, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBDo gay people attract poltergeists? It's episode 355 and Em is taking us to a haunted U.K. theme park, Alton Towers, that just might be tied to a cottage-core lesbian couple. Take us to the haunted gift shop! Then Christine re-visits the Amityville Horror House to deep dive into the true crime and murder sides of the case. And, weigh in: do you need an Excel spreadsheet to have fun? ...and that's why we drink!
E354 A Tarot Therapy Session and a Ghost Cat Pawty
November 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBIt's episode 354 and we're having the worst post-Halloween, Monday blues of the year (on a Wednesday)! But at least there's a ghost cat named Dennis in our future: This week Em is taking us to the Old Idaho Penitentiary, home of some lovely celebrations for Dennis the ghost cat and the animal rescues of Boise, despite the wild hauntings. Then Christine covers the mysterious and tragic disappearance of Kimberly Avila, a gender non-conforming icon who's accepting family our hearts could not br...
E353 A Weird Date Agent and a Ghost Go Bag
November 12, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 149 MBIt's episode 353 and we're FINE! Like the sands of the hour glass, we're having a "menty b" about a mystery deadline and meanwhile loving our own Halloween merch. This week Em takes us on a very creepy ride through the story of the Black Monk of Pontefract. Then Christine covers the wild case of the George Brothers, aka the Oxy Kingpin Twins. And let us know if you have any guesses about Bartholomew Crispin... and that's why we drink!
E352 A Vampire Castle Gift Shop and Millennial Secret Passageway Dreams
November 05, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBWelcome to episode 352! Where Christine shares some mystery photos from the 1800s, only adding to her haunted podcast studio. This week, Em takes us through the history of Vlad the Dad, we mean, Vlad the Impaler and the hauntings of Bran Castle. Then Christine covers the notorious and heartbreaking case of Martha Moxley. And can a manila envelope be a Dybbuk Box? ...and that's why we drink!
Listener Stories: Vol. 85
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBHello, November - tell us we're pretty and feed us some cheese! We've got some fun and creepy stories from all you lovely listeners just in time for Scorpio season... we mean tryptophan season. We're tryptophan fans over here. So stay tuned for some sweet and creepy Dia de los Muertos stories in addition to a few dowsing rod/ghost hunting stories specifically for Christine. Don't forget to check your local library for ghost hunting equipment... and that's why we drink!
BONUS EPISODE: A Halloween Surprise with Roz Hernandez!
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBSurprise and happy Halloween! We're here to celebrate all things spooky with our new friend Roz Hernandez from the podcast Ghosted! and the new queer ghost hunting show on Hulu, Living for the Dead! Don't worry, we cover all the important topics from inner gay healing to skin care routines in haunted locations (just don't do it). And can trans women become nuns simply as a precaution against the paranormal? ...and that's why we drink!
E351 Mongoose Sound-Waves and Halloween Caroling
October 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBHappy Halloween!! Beware episode 351 because Gef the Mongoose is taking over the airwaves! Gef's ears are also ringing in hell because Em is taking us on an introductory tour of the seven princes of Hell, specifically Beelzebub. Then Christine covers the history of Halloween pranks turned crimes. We're sorry if this isn't the church you were looking for... and that's why we drink!
E350 Eyelid Licking Demons and Black Cat Broomsticks
October 22, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBOh Christine, oh Christine, next week's Halloween! Episode 350 is a big one and has us in our heads and our hearts as we re-evaluate and discuss the word "spooky" and dive into our Halloween season tales. First, cat girlies to the front, Em takes us on a historical journey into the lore of the black cat. Then Christine covers the incredibly tragic story of Heather Mayer and the abuse and misuse of the BDSM community. And we'll be thinking of the Roman Empire like men do too now that we know ...
E349 A Haunted Podcast Studio and a Space Boat
October 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIt's 8pm, do you know where your important documents are?? It's also episode 349 and we might have just caught Christine bench pressing a bus! This week Em takes us under cover for a 101 entry level class on Project Blue Book. Then Christine covers the tragic disappearance of Susan Wolff. And could we be any bigger fans of kitchen witches? ...and that's why we drink!
3rd Annual Cryptids Unscripted Poetry Slam
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBSurprise! In honor of Friday the 13th, we have a pop-up, special Cryptids Unscripted episode to satiate that creepy, eerie, emo appetite of all of ours. Grab your cup of joe, glass of wine or Capri Sun and take your seats because we've got not one but two pukwudgies up first, also known as pukwudgie camaraderie. Then we have a potential Nightcrawler debut, Mothman's break up and dangerous encounter with an Arby's sign, a steamy love poem to Em, another lawsuit from Zak Bagans and last, but c...
E348 Stolen Meditation Journals and Fun, Fruity Pond Water
October 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBWelcome to episode 348, where we're contemplating the smell of the bottom of a Zoloft bottle! First Em takes us to the Catskills (ATWWD retreat, anyone?) for the incredibly creepy story of the Catskills Crone. Then Christine covers an oldie but a wild case in the story of the Barnes Mystery aka the murder of Julia Martha Thomas. And stay tuned for our deep dive into the smells that define us, both as humans and as ghosts... and that's why we drink!
E347 A Lovely Villain Era and a Lasagna Horror
October 01, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBIt's episode 347 and Christine has seen her own husk! We also determine Em was a blacksmith in a former life even though they don't know what a spaghetti western is. Instead they take us to Georgia for the history and hauntings of Lake Lanier. Then Christine covers Billy the Kid, the most notorious outlaw in the west (who didn't take a great tintype photo). And where are our orange slices and Capri Suns, Eva!? ...and that's why we drink!
Listener Stories: Vol. 84
October 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBHappy October, Boozers and Shakers! It's our time to shine and we're coming into October hot with some updated language for the Halloween season and some goose-cam worthy, scary stories from you, dear listeners. Beware Eva's forgotten topic warning about Black Eyed Kids, haunted houses, ghosts impersonating moms, and past lives intertwining with Salem and witch hunts. To quote Owlameda Hootenanny, "WHO ME?!" ...and that's why we drink!
E346 A Witch's Rap Battle and a Cursed Fart
September 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBIt's episode 346 and if seven people fart in the woods, then, sorry, you're possessed now! This week Em takes us down an old English rabbit hole with the story of John Darrell, one of the most fraudulent exorcists of all time. Then Christine covers the devastating case of Lucie Blackman. Thither is a shit of an able bodied horse... and that's why we drink!
E345 Baba Yaga Barbie and Emergency Needlepoint
September 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBEpisode 345 is here and we're feeling ancient demon vibes... First Em covers the iconic Slavic folklore of Baba Yaga. Then Christine covers the tragic, gruesome case of the Lost Boys of Bucks County. And is Em a gossip witch? ...and that's why we drink! Be sure to check out our case updates and paranormal news in After Hours on Patreon!
E344 A Neon Parrot Beacon and a Hootenanny of Birds with Pigtails
September 10, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBWelcome to episode 344, we're being so cognito right now... First and foremost, Em takes us on a journey back to their hometown Fredericksburg, Virginia and the wonderland that is the store, Possum-bilities. Then they take us on a deep dive into the folklore of La Lechuza aka the witch owl. On the true crime side, Christine covers Ireland's most notorious murderer, Malcolm MacArthur. And how dare Christine jar us by reaching deep into our brains to bring up the very specific girls with fisht...
E343 Cute Mishaps and Emoticon Etiquette
September 03, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBIt's episode 343 and is it Saturn return or is it just us messing up our Zoloft schedule? This week Em brings us an amalgamation (or smorgasbord, if you will) of ghost stories from Yosemite National Park. Then Christine takes us to the open seas with the nearly unbelievable story of the sinking of the Costa Concordia Italian cruise ship. And just remember, you can't have vein surgery on your Saturn return... and that's why we drink!
Listener Stories: Vol. 83
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBHappy Zeptember! We're singing, "where did you go? I miss you so," because we haven't recorded together in a month. We've got some updates on Christine's Sweden trip and Em's drama-filled hometown beach vacay, in addition to some very spooky travel tales submitted by you! We hear from besties road-tripping with A Haunted Road Atlas on a Hot Girl Ghost Hunt, haunted honey-mooners, and a nearly beyond belief and surprisingly heart warming story about a listener's parents who met when their dad...
E342 A Soft Launched Haunting and a Paranormal Rat King
August 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBIt's episode 342 and may we ask why you drink? May we also suggest you indulge in some H2O? This week Em is taking us to Lake County, Ohio for the very creepy tale of the Madison Seminary. Then Christine brings us the extremely wild case of Lori Arnold aka the Queen of Meth. And the next time you hear a spooky noise in your house, remember, it could just be a sneaky time traveling version of yourself! ...and that's why we drink! Don't forget to check out our spooky back to school merch! atw...
E341 Conversations with Fake Allison and Cast Iron Skeletons
August 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBHello and welcome to episode 341 where, conceptually speaking, we have a lot in common with babies! Em is back in Virginia becoming a funcle a second time around and Christine is on her way to Europe with a toddler. But to ease our anxieties we've got some creepy tales for you: First Em takes us to Milwaukee for a classic haunt at Shaker's Cigar Bar. Then Christine covers a story with some wild twists in the alleged abduction of Sherri Papini. And don't forget to give your partner quiet, whi...
E340 Midnight Moon Bounces and Moody Away Messages
August 13, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBIt's episode 340 and we miss your celery kisses! This week Em brings us the creepy, gasp-worthy story of the Demon of Brownsville Road. Then Christine covers the salacious story of Kelly Cochran. And are we bringing emo back? ...and that's why we drink! Don't forget, you can always submit your topic suggestions on our website (especially paranormal stories to make Em feel better about having enough topics)! andthatswhywedrink.com/contact And check out our new, improved Patreon after chats!...
E339 A Time Capsule Era and a Weasel Break-In
August 06, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBWelcome to episode 339, where we ponder such existential topics as, "how will anyone know what an iPod Nano is without the time capsule we made in 1999?". This week Em triggers some major throwback with a deep dive into the 2012 doomsday prophecy with a pitstop in Y2K and some fascinating peeks into the Maya calendar. Then Christine covers the case of Viktoria Nasyrova also known as (small spoiler alert) the cheesecake murder plot. And we wish for you what we wish for ourselves: one good nap...
Listener Stories: Vol. 82
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBDoes anyone else think August is just the Twilight Zone of months, marking imminent doom? We're riding out our month-long scaries by reading your very creepy stories... of haunted dolls! It's hot haunted doll summer, if you will, and we're creating a Tinder to connect haunted doll aficionados with the perfect spooky vessels. Be forewarned we mention all the scary staples so if you skipped those original episodes you may want to listen with caution. We may be idiots but we're no idiots... and...
E338 Caramel Apple Eating Ghosts and Moist Brains
July 30, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 160 MBRecording in progress... please excuse any technical difficulties in episode 338, including Christine being in an entirely different outfit at one point during her story. This week Em takes us on a hypnotizing journey into the world of the subconscious with the story of Franz Mesmer, the father of mesmerizing. Then Christine brings us the mysterious and tragic case of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, that disappeared with barely a trace on its regularly scheduled route from Kuala Lumpur to Bei...
E337 An Empire of Ems and a Sitcom about a Wizard's Origin Story
July 23, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBIt's episode 337 and it's all garlic, no sun this week! First, we've got some catching up to do on Christine's side of the health table. Then Em takes us into the world of ghost towns with the story of Dudleytown, Connecticut aka the "village of the damned". Then Christine covers the unbelievably juicy case of the Ebay Stalking Scandal. And if you're going to be a rat at least be a hydrated one... and that's why we drink! Don't miss the very last week of the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet t...
E336 An Armoire of Brandy Snifters and Mug Madness
July 16, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBIt's episode 336 and we have arrived... LEONA HAS SAID THE WORD "MOTHMAN". We've got one of our favorite episodes up this week, starting out with Em's deep dive into the UFO encounter of Snippy the horse - which sounds fun but, content warning, is one of the first documented cases of UFO related animal mutilations. Then Christine brings us the biggest true crime case we've never heard of in the Hall-Mills murders, that involves some wild town gossip and the rise of tabloids. And if you're th...