And That's Why We Drink
924 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 22.7K 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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E308 Trenchfoot Animation and Ballhootin' Through the Holler
January 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBHappy episode 308! We mean, New Year! We recorded ahead so we don't have any predictions for the new year yet but we're still bringing the creeps this week. First Em tells the folklore of the Dullahan, from the Irish Otherworld. Then Christine brings us murders along the Appalachian trail. And, for now, we are at peace in the Troll Hole... and that's why we drink! Don't miss out on our brand new, spooky live show: On the Rocks! andthatswhywedrink.com/live P.S. Here's the link to the video ...
Listener Stories: Vol. 75
January 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBHappy New Year!! We're still committed to not making any predictions because of how terribly that's gone in the past (it's a moot pursuit) but we're wishing all you boozers and shakers the absolute best this new year! We're also bringing you some of your own creepy submitted stories - no theme this time around, just general creeps, from a cursed Christmas ornament and a haunted plane to a Watcher House suspect and a celebrity mountain cult. And for February, we're calling everyone who ever s...
E307 Secret Krampus and Creepy Cake
December 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Episode 307 is our official holiday episode where Em is bringing us a smorgasbord of creepy Christmas lore with Frau Perchta (Krampus's gal pal), Mari Lwyd, and Hans Trapp (a Christmas Scarecrow). Then Christine covers the brutal and tragic case of the murders of Ed and Minnie Maurin right before their own holiday party. And tune in for Christine's AP Music Theory class confessions... and that's why we drink! We're going back on tour! If you need last min...
E306 Mailed Stale French Fries and Rogue Eyebrows
December 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBIt's episode 306 and since it's earlier for us than usual and we just saw each other in person, we're a little extra unhinged! But we're here to bring you some holiday season creeps: first Em covers the Mackenzie Poltergeist and Greyfriars Cemetery. Then Christine brings us a very "Nightmare Before Christmas"-esque story with the extremely sad and perplexing Napa Valley Halloween Murders. And are we here to hook up Bumble BFFs who live next to cemeteries? ...and that's why we drink!
E305 An Onion of a Drink and a Real Life Fish Flop
December 11, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBWelcome to episode 305, where we're reading the fucking room! This week Em brings us a story we covered on Sinisterhood, the Greenbrier Ghost, the tale of a spirit who helped solve her own murder. Then Christine covers the chilling case of the stalking of Laura Black. If you take away anything from this episode, please let it be that "No" is a full sentence... and that's why we drink! If you or anyone you know is experiencing stalking or would like to learn more, please visit the Stalking R...
E304 Hand Paws and Wisconsinners
December 04, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBIn episode 304, Mommy comes back to get you... Em passes on a family tradition in the form of an out of tune song from traveling moms. Then they bring us the story of a Wisconsin werewolf, the Beast of Bray Road, the absolute last dog you want to cuddle. Then Christine brings us the lukewarm, we mean cold case of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley, who's murderer was pretty obvious to everyone except the people set to solve it. Also, keep an eye out for Christine who just might come to find you in you...
Listener Stories: Vol. 74
December 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBHappy unhinged Honda-days! Christine is channeling multiple demons to bring us another rendition of "Christmastime is here" but we're all about helping you celebrate any and all holidays you partake in! We've got some wild, spooky "home for the holidays" themed stories because 'tis the season for chill-inducing caroling trips, heartwarming haunted Christmas lights and a rock collector turned under-the-bed bone collector who's holidays have been haunted ever since. Merry Chremit to all! ...an...
E303 A Pumpkin Head and a Biased Bisexual
November 27, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBIn episode 303, the floor of Christine's lucid dream is covered in mouse traps set by Em! And what are your intentions for our daughter, we mean, aircraft because Em is covering a UFO sighting this week in the story of the disappearance of Fred Valentich, a gemini through and through. Then Christine covers the case of Mandy Stavik and the power of women and their instincts. And stay tuned to see if Christine's next lucid dream can reveal the note Em wrote for her that's hidden in their apart...
E302 An Elbow Eyebrow and an Asparagus Salad
November 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIt’s episode 302 and Christine has another ghost story she’s been waiting to tell Em on the podcast! Then Em brings us the dramatic, Victorian paranormal story of the Berry Pomeroy Castle, which could have been the first McMansion? Meanwhile, Christine covers the wild and plot-twisty story of Stacey Castor. And we’ve cried once and we’ll cry again that our Here for the Boos shows are over! We’ve been performing it for a 10th of our lives! …and that’s why we drink! Be sure to check out our A...
E301 Jack-o-lantern Moths and Spooky Smiles
November 13, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBTrick or treat! We're trying to prove that it's always spooky season for us, so today Em is bringing us the history of Halloween traditions. Then Christine covers the wild, harrowing and empowering tale of Susan Kuhnhausen. And FWIW (for what it's worth), we think Mondays are out and Cabbage Nights are in... and that's why we drink! If you want check out one of many great self-defense programs with us, check out Gracie University, gracieuniversity.com
E300 Bougie Ghost Hunting and Wafts of Fog Friends
November 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIt’s here, it’s happening, it’s our 300th! We can’t believe we’ve been here for 300 years, we mean episodes. We wanted to do something special to celebrate and since we’ve covered the Winchester Mystery House twice, once at the beginning of the podcast and once for the 200th episode, we thought, why not go record there in person this time! So today we’re coming to ya from Sarah Winchester’s carriage house and talking all things ghost and paranormal equipment. First Em gives us a rundown on h...
Listener Stories: Vol. 73
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBHappy two days after our Atlanta costume contest live show (we mean November)! Christine has her celebratory headband on today and Em's costume hasn't even been mailed to them as we record this but we're just happy to be back reading your spooky stories. This month we've got trucker, road trip and vehicle related stories that give us quite the goosecam. And all of a sudden Em might have to learn how to cook a turkey... stay tuned to find out how that goes! And that's why we drink! Don't mis...
E299 A Lesson in Filaments and a Future Ghost Prank
October 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBHappy Halloweekend, boozers and shakers!! We can't believe we missed a Halloween/300th celebration crossover by one episode but we'll take it. Episode 299 is a spooky doozy in and of itself! On our favorite holiday Em lets Christine pick the paranormal topic in real time so she requests the haunted San Diego staple, Hotel del Coronado. Then Christine brings us a creepy cold case in the story of Jane Marie Prichard. And do you happen to know what Mothman's fanbase is called? We're going with ...
E298 A Merch Bag of Dirt and the Latest Sensation for Jaded Lovers of Uncanny Things
October 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn episode 298, the mighty have fallen... Christine has gotten Covid. But spooky season is lifting our spirits so this week we're bringing you two creepy tales to help with all that may ail you as well. First Em tells us terrifying tales of haunted coal mines both in the U.S. and abroad. Then Christine covers the disturbing case of Pamela Smart. Is the Maiden of Heavy Metal the new Bad Boy of Podcasting? ...and that's why we drink! Don't forget to join us this spooky season for the last few...
E297 A Halloween Holiday Gift and Justice for Book
October 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBHello Hocus Pocus community: It's episode 297 and Em has some thoughts! Including giving all the awards to the actor and/or CGI artist behind Book. We also challenge you (and Blaise) to count how many times we say "lore" this episode because Em is covering the Selkies, a magical seal-folk who can shed their skin and turn into humans. Then Christine brings us the chilling but wildly resolved story of the abduction of Shawn Hornbeck, also known as the Missouri Miracle. And don't forget to tune...
E296 A Lemon Planchette Read-a-Long Graphic and a Material Girl Coffin
October 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBWelcome to episode 296 where Eva had a doctor's appointment so we're fending for ourselves, Lord of the Flies style! As promised, Em brings us the wild tale of Manresa Castle and we learn not to expect the toxic spirits to respect our boundaries. Then Christine covers the short but disturbing case of the Alexander family and the Lorber Cult. Tune in to join us for the mystery of why bells are ringing in Christine's neighborhood at 2:11pm est... and that's why we drink! Spooky season is upon...
E295 A Yak Attack and a Kidnapper's Soundcloud
October 02, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBIt's episode 295, let's get into some spookiness! This week Em thought you were owed enough ghost stories to fill a whole town so is bringing us the tales of the ghosts of Port Townsend. Then Christine covers the accurate telling of the abduction of Denise Huskins, who's case was wrongly termed "the real life Gone Girl". And did we just discover a new floofy ASMR fixation? ...and that's why we partake! We only have a few shows left of our Here for the Boos tour! Don't miss out on the last f...
Listener Stories: Vol. 72
October 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBHappy Halloween season!! We've got some extra scary listener stories this October to get you in the spirit: everything from demons in church camp Polaroids and a terrifying black-eyed deer to a murder Christine might have inadvertently helped solve. This episode also inspires us to start a spiritual hotline for all of us who need paranormal cleansing because we just might have hit our creepy quota, in our creepy coat-as... and that's why we drink! Don't miss our Halloween season Here for th...
E294 Strawberry Eyeballs and Our Wildest Autumnal Dreams
September 25, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIt's episode 294 and it's been 105 degrees in Los Angeles, meaning it's more important than ever to commit to our wildest autumnal dreams! This week Em does Ohio proud and brings us the story of the Crosswick Snake/Monster, who's four forearms are four feet long each. Then Christine takes us to Australia to cover the Scarlet Letter murder, a story with so many characters Em uses their desk gargoyles to keep them all straight. Thanks for the word hummingbird... and that's why we drink! Don't...
E293 A Hottie Without a Body and the Fun Factory
September 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBWelcome to episode 293 where we're lighting safe-ish "good-bye" candles for spooky show and tell! Join us for a thoroughly unhinged episode and a monster kick. This week Em brings us the story of the Enfield Monster, not to be confused with the British poltergeist. Then Christine covers the wild, western tale of Alfred Packer, America's favorite cannibal. That's the vibe we're working with today... and that's why we drink! Don't miss our last Here for the Boos tour dates! Check out andthats...
E292 Hellhound Belly Rubs and Caveman Ghost Tchotchkes
September 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIt's episode 292 and we're being very brave about tummy aches! This week Em brings us the lore of U.S. Highway 66 and learns, yet again, about Christine the killer car. Then the not-so-Stephen-King-character Christine brings us the unsolved case of Angela Hammond. And does anyone have any caveman ghost stories? ...and that's why we drink! Don't forget to get your tickets to our final Here for the Boos shows! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
E291 Router Hauntings and Our Weekly World News Broadcasting Voices
September 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBIt's episode 291 and we love the theatrics! This week Em brings us the wild tale of Batsquatch, who may just come with their own cryptid poetry. Then Christine closes out her two-part series on the Children of Thunder. And how did we get to tectonic plates from here? Tune in to find out... and that's why we drink! Don't miss out on our spooky fall tour! Get tickets at andthatswhywedrink.com/live
Listener Stories: Vol. 71
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWelcome to Zesty Zeptember! It's officially fall, as far as we're concerned and we've got some spooky scandals to knock your witchy socks off. We love how many anonymous submissions we got about everything from supernaturally finding out about secret family members to government conspiracies that are so juicy you may want to listen to the episode quickly in case it mysteriously disappears. If our Instagrams go dark in the next couple days, it was because of this episode... and that's why we ...
E290 Psychic Surgery Dreams and Christine's Principles of Magic
August 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIt's episode 290 and we're officially in the Troll Hole! This week Em brings us some nicks, knacks, nooks and crannies as well as the scary story of the Moundsville Penitentiary, just down the street from Mothman's hometown in West Virginia. Then Christine starts a two-parter for us on the wild and chilling tale of the Children of Thunder. Tune in to find out the most Gemini rule of all time... and that's why we drink!
Special Episode: 2nd Annual Cryptids Unscripted Poetry Slam and Charity Auction!
August 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIn lieu of a cursed livestream we're bringing you our second annual poetry slam as a special bonus episode! This year we're diving into the realm of Squonk self love and Sasquatch affirmations. Mothwoman walks onto the scene (at the bridge) as well as a new lemon-themed cryptid. There's talk of America's Hircine Shifter and Emothy, King of the Pukwudgies makes a special and dangerous woodland appearance. As expected there is also some thirst for Mothman yet again. Snaps for everyone who subm...
E289 Jewish Deli Chocolate Milk and Microsoft PowerPoint Dissolve Ghosts
August 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome to episode 1... we mean 289! If you're in a funk, don't worry, because Christine can get you out of it with her creepy real life story of seeing a hotel ghost in Knoxville, TN! Then Em covers a tale we've heard about but never knew this amount of details; Spring-Heeled Jack! And on the true crime side Christine tells us the tragic and gruesome story of the Lake Oconee murders. Do you know Jack with the witchy shoes who kills on Cutthroat Lane? ...and that's why we drink! We're SO b...
E288 A Podcast Done via Ouija Board and a Bewitched Cow
August 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBHello! It's episode 288, tune in to see if the entire show is done via ouija board because Em's heart may have actually stopped this week. Post-ambulance, Em is bringing us the pre-Salem Witch Trials story of Mary Webster aka the witch of Hadley aka half-hanged Mary. Then Christine covers the brutal story of the Van Breda family. And extra credit points to anyone who knows why Em's last pre-heart-stopping thought was about Virginia Tech... and that's why we drink!
E287 The Gay Bathroom Invite Revisited and a Selection of Mothman Mugs
August 07, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBWelcome to episode 287 where we have a crush on everybody! But we also feel unwell due to Em's story. This week Em brings us the unbelievable story of Tarrare, the man who ate anything and everything. Then Christine covers the heart-pounding, unsolved mystery of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders. And who wants to see Em belly flop into a pudding river? ...and that's why we drink! And don't forget to get your tickets for our 2nd Annual Cryptid Poetry Slam and Charity Auction! momenthouse.com/c...
Listener Stories: Vol. 70
August 01, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWelcome to Armchair August! We're surprising Em with the theme they demanded and then forgot about. They got a little tangled in their own puppet strings but don't worry, Em's just the puppet master and really the puppets are playing Em. And we were blown away by all of your armchair stories! We hear from folks who saw faceless men who froze to death glaring from their Lay-Z-Boy, had their sheets caught in an armchair full of ghostly withered arms, had yearly lucid dreams of embroidered armc...
E286 A Middle Finger Lemon Manicure and the Devil's Night-Time Corn Walk
July 31, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBIt's episode 286 and we were both very brave today! This week Em brings us the lore of the Devil's Tramping Ground in North Carolina. Is it the place where Satan paces every night or is it the worn out path of a working mill donkey? We go through all of the possibilities! Then Christine covers a chilling tale of kidnapping and con-men in the story of Nicholas Barclay. And lastly, what would be on your Bumble BFF reading list? ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss our 2nd Annual Cryptids Un...
E285 An Emergency Bag Escape Room and a Pantsless Recording
July 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBWelcome to episode 285, where Christine is changing diapers by lantern light! This week Em does a double feature rodent cryptid round up with the tales of the Afanc and the Lavellan. Then Christine covers the tragic and redemptive story of Lisa McVey. And are all cryptids queer? And that's why we drink! Don't forget to get tickets to our 2nd Annual Cryptids Unscripted Poetry Slam and Charity Auction! momenthouse.com/cryptidsunscripted
E284 The Troll Hole Em-porium and the Time Traveling Wedgie Patrol
July 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBWelcome to episode 284, where we have some dangerous banter wiggle room! This week, we're embarrassed we didn't know about Em's topic, the ginger biscuit-loving Tizzie Whizie. Then Christine brings us the second half of the tragic Oklahoma Girl Scout murders. And we'll leave you with this parting thought: if ghosts could time travel, would they watch us pick our wedgies? ...and that's why we drink!
E283 A Psychic Wordle Turtle and a Tangent Lasagna
July 10, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBIt's episode 283 and Christine has stopped sleep-honking! Join us for another round of Brazilian alien encounters with the Mirassol Abductions, brought to you by Em's Google translating skills. Then Christine brings us a topic she's been emotionally preparing for: the Oklahoma Girl Scout murders. In an attempt to lift the mood, we also discover both Christine and Eva were kicked out of their Brownies troops... and that's why we drink!
E282 A Sleep Zoo and a Big Gay Bathroom
July 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIt's episode 282, a perfectly chaotic episode, and let's just not reject Em in their own gay bathroom, OK? First Em covers the Maringa Abduction aka the AGRIPO Experiment. Then, she made Xiinön and she made the breast milk that's currently still in the podcast apartment: Christine steps up to the plate! She brings us the wild story of Belle Siddons aka Madame Vestal who truly knew how to con a man. It's also a story that has us pondering if we're charm school success stories... and that's wh...
Listener Stories: Vol. 69
July 01, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBAre we holding a grudge against July? Maybe! Can Leona sense Em's sandwich vibes from across the country? Definitely! Has Evil Eva redeemed herself from her month full of scorpios? We'll see! What we can confirm is that we've got some creepy ghost and true crime stories including one with the killer subject line, "Two Lesbians and a Ghost Walk Into a Bar". We also hear about a possessed DVD player, a suspicious Facebook unfriending that wasn't an unfriending at all, and a lost child who foun...
E281 A Gossip Corner Dinner Trap and Facts Served Up on a Celery Dish
June 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBIt's episode 281 and celery vases are so out but celery plates are in! First Em dishes it out with their story on the Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May, adding a personal twist as well as a deep dive into the history of the high end Victorian celery market. Then Christine covers the notorious cold case, the Springfield Three. And if anyone has a lead on a celery vase from the Titanic, please hit us up... and that's why we drink!
E280 Emothy Phantom and the Walt Disney of Ghosts
June 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBAn exorcist, a medium and a priest walk into a bar... it's episode 280 and we've got the paranormal goods for ya! This week, Em dives back into their story on the Becker family and the first televised exorcism, closing out this creepy two-parter. Then Christine takes us to, you heard us right, Grubville, Missouri to cover Bertha Gifford, Missouri's first serial killer. Don't worry, we've already brainstormed multiple business ideas for if we ever lived in Grubville. And do you hear any EVPs ...
E279 Burnt Microphones and the Hauntland
June 12, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBNo AC? No worries! This week, in episode 279, the ghosts will keep you cold. Today Em brings us the tale of the Becker family haunting aka the first televised exorcism. Then Christine covers a big one with the story of Richard Chase, also known as the vampire of Sacramento. We've also got some birthday updates that spill over into our Patreon after chats. And always, please remember the important parable: if you give a man a birthday card, the end... and that's why we drink!
E278 A Birthday Demon and a Lunar Lemon
June 05, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBIt's our birthday episode and Christine's podcast room might be turning into Jumanji?! Please hold for Blaise to come save us from multiple bugs. First Em covers a ghost story with a feminist twist, Alma Fielding and the Croyden poltergeist. Then Christine covers the gut-wrenching tale of Cletus Hehmz and the kidnapping of Chloe Fisherman. We also get a sneak peek into the discovery of an entirely new cryptid: Penne a la Gnome... and that's why we drink!
Listener Stories: Vol. 68
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIt's birthday season, we're feeling ghoulish and we're here for some feral chaos! This month for our birthdays Eva went all out with a wild and irreverent theme: armchairs. We're just kidding but step aside, Geminis, Scorpios have the floor today and are cursing this birthday month. Also, should we put out some new meatball themed merch and call it "gabaghoul"? Lastly, please do send us all your armchair themed scary stories... and that's why we drink!
E277 A Grass-Fed Cryptid and Trash Snacks
May 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBGet ready because episode 277 is chock full of paranormal postpartum anxiety and a real cryptid "will they/won't they"! First Em covers a cryptid known to look just like a pair of pants going for a national park stroll, the Fresno Nightcrawler. Then Christine turns the tables and decides to cover a local Kentucky alien encounter in the Mantell UFO Incident. And this is the last episode before our birthdays, so bye, Em will see you in their 30s... and that's why we drink!
E276 Christine Junior and Our Flatlined Sanity
May 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIt's episode 276 and our sanity has finally flatlined! Also, Wyoming, we love you and we see you. And might have forgotten all the other states that start with W just because we were asked to list them. This week Em covers the wild hauntings of the Wyoming Frontier Prison. Then Christine tells the gut-wrenching story of the murder of Lucille Johnson aka the Lego Murder. And lastly, go buy tickets to the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet live show - if they sell out, Alexander promised Christine...
E275 The Thneed of Kentucky and the Stigmata of Squidward Tentacles
May 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIt's episode 275 and we've got some coffin candle updates! This week Em takes us to the homeland of our pal CK (who we recently met in person for the first time!), Scotland, for the tale of the Glamis Castle, which involves some very haunting non-secrets. Then Christine covers the paranormal true crime case of Teresita Basa, or the woman who solved her own murder. And tune in to find out how Canada did Em dirty... and that's why we drink! Ps. We're so sorry for the technical difficulties on...
E274 Psychic Clouds and a Literal Goldmine
May 08, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBIn episode 274, Em learns science again and teaches us all about the Stone Tape (not Stone Soup) Theory, which attempts to explain how hauntings work. Meanwhile, Christine covers the 1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping, AKA the largest mass-kidnapping in US history. Listen… All we know is we’ll be celebrating Edward Ray Day around here from now on. And don’t forget - everybody needs a thneed… and that’s why we drink!
E273 The Jim Halpert of Ghosts and the People Pleasing Outlaw
May 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIt'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!
Listener Stories: Vol. 67
May 01, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBStop, 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!
E272 The Most Emo Cryptid and the Emcyclopedia
April 24, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBIt'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!
E271 A Top-Heavy Brain and a Beer Can Easter
April 17, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBHappy 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...
Introducing… Rituals
April 11, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWe’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!
E270 A Gold-Dipped Pickle and the Empurrress
April 10, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBIt'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!