And That's Why We Drink

Don't worry, it's not me, it's not you, it's Houdini... This week Em is bringing us the first in their two part series on Houdini and his badass involvement in 1920s spiritualism. After which Christine takes on the lesser known cold case of the Tweed Morris triple murders. Do you smell the rats before the incense too? And that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support u...

Did you know that Charles Dickens is the new Bloody Mary? We're bringing you all kinds of fun facts from our 2019 live show at the Wilbur in Boston! We thought what better way to kick off our 2020 tour than by sharing the live recording of a show that was so near and dear to our hearts... and also happens to be full of food descriptions. Em covers the legendary Omni Parker Hotel, which is just cho...

Happy New Year, boozers and shakers! We're headed to Houston with our stories this week with Em covering the spooky Hotel Galvez and Christine recounting the strange story of the double Mary Morris murders. Here's to warming up some cold cases in the new year! Christine also brings us a bonus true crime story this week involving the disappearance of a certain citrus friend... and that's why we dri...

Happy New Year! We're flappin' into 2020 (because we're flappers now) by reading your story submissions and we've got some great ones for you this month! We're diving into badass grandparent stories and, listen, your grandparents are amazing. We hear about grandpas in the witness protection program, grandmas who claim the title "scholarly badass," and grandparents who lived across the street from...

Dear future children, please bring us grilled cheese sandwiches... we'll need them for the stories we're telling today! Em takes us back to Kansas City to cover the hauntings of the Sauer Castle and Christine brings us the intense and tragic story of the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell. We'd also like to offer this warning from Em's childhood: be sure to hide the fireplace pokers when you're try...

Christmas time is here! Have you scattered pancakes on your roof yet? We've got some notorious, holiday-themed stories for you today! Em takes us on a wild ride to eastern Europe with the Kallikanzaros, a rowdy gang of holiday goblins who surface and wreak havoc during the 12 days of Christmas. Christine then brings us the tragically fascinating case of the Lawson Family Massacre and the suspiciou...

Happy Hellidays, everyone (don't worry, we're workshopping it)! We're coming in cold this pre-holidays week as Em takes us to Alaska in search of the "land otter man", the Kushtaka. Then Christine brings us the cold case of Michigan teen Shannon Siders and her best friend turned armchair detective who helped crack the case. Also, feel free to join us on our hike of Rock Candy Mountain, but be fore...

We've got an inadvertent ocean theme going this week and, don't worry, we're not out of our DEPTH when it comes to sea puns... Em brings us the story of Nessie's Canadian Cousin Ogopogo, not to be confused with John Wayne Gacy's Pogo the Clown. Then Christine takes us on a wild ride to Ocean City, Maryland to cover the tale of two scrapbook store owners turned murderers, Erika and Benjamin Sifrit....

Merry Christmas Tanner! Let's all go tap-dance on Em's coattails. This week we both accidentally end up in Salt Lake City, which seems to be a pretty messed up place (no offense, SLC). Em tells the story of Kay’s Cross, arguably the most haunted spot in SLC. It’s full of demons, shadow people, and an alarming amount of cult leaders. Oh, it also exploded. Meanwhile, Christine covers a different kin...

It's twin time!! Last month Christine requested "creepy twin tales," and listeners, you did not disappoint... For a FREE 11x14" photo canvas from Canvas People, text WWD to 64000Visit https://www.lovebookonline.com/drink to receive a 20% discount only for our listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pass the cranberry sauce, it's turkey time!! Or pre-that time anyway and we're sending you all the best whatever your plans may be! We've got some doozies for you this week to help with all your travel and/or cozying in needs: Em tackles the extremely GooseCamTM activating Twitter thread from @gr3gory88 of his inherited cabin in the woods. Christine then brings us the wildly compelling and tragic...

Surprise! We're going back on tour in 2020! Be sure to stay tuned because we'll be releasing cities and dates shortly but in the meantime Patreon donors will get early access to tickets starting on 12/2! You can sign up here: patreon.com/atwwdpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast)This week Em covers the tragic, spooky legend behind James Dean's haunted car the Little Bastard. Then Christin...

Get ready because Em Mustard and Christine Horseradish, Private Investigators, are on the case! Our first big adventure involves helping the CIA unwire some missiles... We're also taking you on a digital ghost tour of the Beattie Mansion aka the former "Home for the Friendless". Christine then brings us the wild and terrible tale of the murder of Helle Crafts aka the Wood Chipper Murder. There als...

Welcome to the world, Baby Chremit! (Don’t be alarmed by his teeth.) In episode 144, after introducing you to their offspring, Em covers Portland’s extremely haunted (and also quite strange) Pittock Mansion, which features full apparitions, misplaced objects, shadow figures, and drag queen Christmas displays. Meanwhile, Christine covers the recently-solved case of the murder of Jeanne Ann Childs,...

Happy Turkey Month! We hope you all had the spookiest of Halloweens and are all settled in in your Fall finest to hear some creepy doppelgänger stories, per Christine's request! We've also decided we would like to have twins one day but only if they are telepathic... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get 30% off your first month of Scentbird when yo...

Ashes to ashes and bone dust to bone dust... Welcome to our spooky ooky Halloween special! We're kicking things off with a three-person costume contest, then Em dives into the ghosts of the Alamo! Christine also brings the spooky with the story of the Carter Brothers, supposed vampires who made appearances in New Orleans long after their execution. And bonus story: Have you heard the tale of the C...

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 Br...

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 tota...

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 Chr...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 fo...

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 Wisc...

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...

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 Ka...

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...