And That's Why We Drink

Episode 473 is here and it is bringing the gasps! This week Em brings us to Canada for the tale of Dagg’s Demon/the Dagg Poltergeist, which may be one of the more absurd hauntings we’ve heard in a while! Then Christine covers the disappearance of Matthew Johnson, a case that is still developing right now. And can we bring back good commercial jingles? …and that’s why we drink!Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________For 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code DRINK.For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://Hungryroot.com/DRINK and use code DRINK.Visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/DRINK to explore coverage. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://ziprecruiter.com/drink to find amazing candidates with the skills you seek.Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget at https://wayfair.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s March which has us asking at what point do we officially feel like it’s the new year? This month’s theme is full moon stories submitted by Patron, B! From terrifying alien encounters to laughing ghosts these stories truly bring the goosecam. And let us know what your favorite moon phase is! …and that’s why we drink!___________________Help your dog live their best life with high-quality food from The Pets Table. Take advantage of this limited time offer: Get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two at https://ThePetsTable.com and use code drink55.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code DRINK at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/drink Join millions banking fee-free with Chime and get up to $350 when you sign up at http://chime.com/DRINK .Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code DRINK at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s episode 472 and we’re crying over milkshakes! This week Em covers the wild lore of Scrim the dog from New Orleans aka the Houdini dog. Then Christine revisits an old case covered back in Episode 57 to bring us the updates - the Turpin family. And is that Christine falling asleep again on the podcast? …and that’s why we drink!Photo Links:Scrim at the City Council MeetingScrim’s Jump VideoTurpin Family PhotosCatch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK Join the loyalty program for renters at http://joinbilt.com/drink and use our URL so they know we sent you.Go to https://quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365-day returns on high-quality wardrobe staples from Quince, now available in Canada.Switch to Mint Mobile and, for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15/month—visit https://mintmobile.com/ATWWD to start saving.Go to https://helixsleep.com/drink for 27% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s episode 471 and we’ve got 99 strawblems but a drink ain’t one! Today Em takes us to New England for the Berini Haunting which is surprisingly insidious. Then Christine covers Part 2 of the Todt Family Murders which is just as much of a doozy as promised. And is this the first time we’re genuinely saying “Thanks, Priests”?! …and that’s why we drink!Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code DRINK.Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/drink #skimspartnerTry ZipRecruiter for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/DRINK to hire faster and find quality candidates.Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at https://WarbyParker.com/drink — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adIf you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don’t wait to get help. Go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s episode 470 and for the first time ever we’re both drinking tea! Before we crack into this week’s stories, Christine is joined by Taylar from Creeps and Crimes Podcast for a round of ParaPods Network speed dating! Then Em brings us to Vermont for the dark and slightly weird history of the haunted Laurel Hall Mansion. After, Christine covers the intense Part 1 of the Todt Family Murders, a case so wild that it must continue next week. So while you wait, why don’t you go chase some ghosts! …and that’s why we drink!P.S. Happy 9 years of And That’s Why We Drink!!! We’re so grateful to all of you for listening to us whether you’ve just started, or been here from the beginning. Here’s to many more episodes!Photo Links:Laurel Glen Mausoleum StatueMegan Todt and childrenCatch Taylar over on Creeps and Crimes wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://creepsandcrimespodcast.com/ for more info!Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/drink ! #honeylovepodGo to http://hellofresh.com/drink10fm to get 10 free meals plus a free Zwilling Knife ($144.99 value) on your third box; offer valid for new subscribers while supplies last.Switch to Mint Mobile and, for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15/month—visit http://mintmobile.com/ATWWD to claim the offer.Enjoy 30% off with code DRINK at http://boxiecat.com/DRINK.If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code DRINK at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/drink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s episode 469 and we’re stepping into the fiery spirituality. Today Em takes us back to cowboy country for the haunted Moss Mansion which feels like it was built in the Sims. Then Christine brings us another hotel room mystery with the murder of Artemus Ogletree which leaves us with more questions than answers. And do you think ghosts want the lights on? …and that’s why we drink!Etsy Links:https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheXtineFileshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/foragerscraftshopCatch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________For 50% off your order, head to http://DailyLook.com and use code DRINKLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/drinkFor a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to http://Hungryroot.com/DRINK and use code DRINK.Try ZipRecruiter for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/DRINK to hire faster and find quality candidates for your team.If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don't wait to get help—go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more.Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy February Boozers and Shakers! To celebrate this month that’s full of astrological moments we are joined today by the amazing Aliza Kelly. First we share a few listener stories that happened on our birthdays including a haunted house, a true crime, and even a Girl Scout saving a life! Then Aliza shares some insights on our birth charts and us being Gemini birthday twins - which explains the duality, the chaos, and honestly… everything… and that’s why we drink!Catch more of Aliza Kelly on her podcast Horoscope Weekly, on socials @AlizaKelly, or visit her website https://alizakelly.com!___________________Chime is the most rewarding way to bank—join millions banking fee-free and sign up in minutes at https://chime.com/drinkUpgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off.Get 50% off Unlimited premium wireless—plans start at $15/month at https://mintmobile.com/atwwd.Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whattup playas? It’s time for episode 468 where this week Em tells us the wild tales of the haunted Old Teller County Jail aka Cripple Creek Jail aka The Outlaws and Lawmen Jail Museum (truly a place of many names!). Then Christine covers the case of Vincent Viafore and Angelika Graswald which leaves us quite frustrated with the justice system. And don’t forget to add us to your MySpace top 8! …and that’s why we drink!Photo Links:Outlaws and Lawmen Jail MuseumAngelika and VincentBannerman IslandCatch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/DRINK to explore coverage. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Help your dog live their best life with high-quality food from The Pets Table—get 55% off your first box plus 10% off your next two at https://thepetstable.com with code drink55.Visit https://quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365-day returns (now available in Canada).Join the loyalty program for renters at https://joinbilt.com/drink and use our URL so they know we sent you.Go to https://helixsleep.com/drink for up to 20% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of ATWWD. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s episode 467 and our brains have left the train station. This week Em takes us to the Czech Republic for the tale of the mysterious Houska Castle aka Hrad Houska and its terrifying “Hole to Hell”. Then Christine covers the unsolved case of the Oslo Plaza Woman aka Jennifer Fairgate and the many conspiracies behind who she was and what happened to her. And can anyone let us know what rockabilly music is? …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links:Houska CastleOslo Plaza Woman’s MealOslo Plaza Woman Sketch Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/drink #skimspartner Get 40% off your first Hungryroot box plus a free item in every box for life—visit https://hungryroot.com/DRINK and use code DRINK. Join the loyalty program for renters and earn points on rent and mortgage payments to redeem toward flights, hotels, Amazon.com, Lyft rides, and more at https://joinbilt.com/drink promo code DRINK. Get Boxie at https://boxiecat.com/DRINK and enjoy 30% off with code DRINK. Go to https://helixsleep.com/drink for 20% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of ATWWD. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s episode 466 and we’d otter be in Fredericksburg. This week we’re headed back to Alaska for Em to tell us about the haunted Alaskan Hotel & Bar. Then Christine dives back in to cover Part Two of the Fort Worth Trio and the many theories as to what happened. And be careful of any ghosts out there looking to tuck you into bed! …and that’s why we drink! Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast! ___________________ Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/DRINK . The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Go to https://hellofresh.com/drink10fm to get 10 free meals plus a free Zwilling Knife ($144.99 value) on your third box—offer valid for new subscribers while supplies last. If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don’t wait to get help. Go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK Get 40% off your entire order at https://Lolablankets.com by using code DRINK at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Flurida adventure and several new years eve pooch smooches later we’ve made it to 2026! This week Em kicks off Episode 465 with a double Mary feature, covering two paranormal Mary E. Harts, a.k.a. Midnight Mary and Noontime Mary. Then Christine covers Part 1 of a missing persons case that just passed it’s 51st anniversary, the Fort Worth Trio. And who’s joining us with our new moto for 2026 of embracing change?! …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links:Fred Watkyns PhotoFort Worth Trio: Mary Rachel Trlica, Lisa Renee Wilson, Julie Ann MoseleyThe Letter Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Get 40% off your first box plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/DRINK with code DRINK. For 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code DRINK Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/DRINK to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don't wait to get help—book a free call with the NOCD team to learn more: https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD Save 20% off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/DRINK ! #honeylovepod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Besties, Boozers and Shakers! We're kicking off the new year with our ParaPods pals Taylar and Morgan of Creeps & Crimes! They're bringing us Jack Frost cocktails aka a Christmas bruise in a cup and stories that may have gotten lost in our inbox but were thankfully sent to C&C as well. Join us this week for some beautifully emotional, festively creepy and borderline disturbing stories from our shared listeners. We love y'all! Shout out to all Kentucky mamaws... and that's why we drink! Announcement: We've gone fishin' (figuratively)! After eight years we're finally starting to build in some time off this year, starting this week Sunday, January 4th. Instead of releasing a regular episode we'll be giving ourselves some FLTs (fun little treats) and giving our staff some extremely well deserved down time. Thank you for understanding! If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don't wait to get help—go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more. Visit https://quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365-day returns. Get 50% off Unlimited premium wireless this January—plans start at $15/month at https://mintmobile.com/ATWWD Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code DRINK.Save 20% off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/DRINK! #honeylovepod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Holidays, Boozers and Shakers! It's episode 464 and, boy, are our arms tired! No, seriously, we're so sorry for the impromptu live show but we needed a little holiday downtime this week. In the meantime, please enjoy our second ever live show at the Hollywood Improv, where we do some cute nervous breathing exercises. First Em dishes on the ghosts of the iconic Hollywood Pantages Theater and then Christine covers the case of Clara Phillips aka the Tiger Woman. And everyone please tell us, one-by-one, why you drink... and that's why we drink! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://RocketMoney.com/drink today. Go to http://Quince.com/drink for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don’t wait to get help. Go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 463 where we’re open to any and all suggestions regarding how to handle the trust issues surrounding Santa! Then we distract ourselves from holiday stressors with Em’s haunted tale of the Dumas Brothel in Butte Montana. Christine covers the absolutely wild case of Erin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders. And please tell us if you can hear the cursed door slamming in the background of Christine’s audio… and that’s why we drink! Check out the extremely creepy video Em showed Christine during the episode here! Find your scent soulmate today and get up to 60% off at http://MicroPerfumes.com/DRINK The best way to cook just got better. Go to http://HelloFresh.com/DRINK10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription plus free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and use promo code DRINK. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ATWWD Promo Code ATWWD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Episode 462 and are you enjoying our latte ASMR? This week Em takes us to Chicago for the Jane Addams Hull-House and the tale of its baby devil hauntings. Then Christine covers the death of Lauren “El” Cho, a case that deserves more coverage than it received at the time. And will someone let us into Mall World for an Auntie Anne’s pretzel please? …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links:Jane Addams Hull-HouseLauren Cho Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ATWWD . Promo Code ATWWD Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to http://STORYWORTH.com/drink!S hop Mint Unlimited Plans at http://mintmobile.com/atwwd If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don’t wait to get help. Go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back for another episode of our favorite podcast - ours! Episode 461 is here and today we’ve got a double feature of Arizona stories. First Em covers the spooky hauntings of the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee before Christine takes us 4 hours away for the mysterious unsolved disappearance of Daniel Robinson. And is Christine the paranormal genius of our dreams? …and that’s why we drink! If you have any information on Daniel’s Disappearance you can contact the Buckeye Police Department at: 623-349-6411 Photo Links: Zak's Rebel Spirit Outfit https://images.plex.tv/photo?size=large-1920&scale=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Foriginal%2FivWobhRkfILMHmsq7300a0hual7.jpg Ghost Adventures S7 E3 (The Copper Queen Hotel & The Oliver House) - 31:35 min for the clip HULU or Discovery+ https://www.hulu.com/watch/9c78c5a0-c339-4df1-8dd1-17dd7251cb02 https://www.discoveryplus.com/gg/en/shows/ghost-adventures/s7/74a0b187-22a7-47ee-8132-bf9fd15f86cc/e3-copper-queen-hotel-the-oliver-house/62598120-fc8c-4761-b302-75dd2e757d17 Daniel Robinson Case Page https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/daniel-robinson-2070 Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast! ___________________ Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/DRINK to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Open an account in 2 minutes at http://Chime.com/DRINK Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to http://Hungryroot.com/drink and use code drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December is here and we sent a Satan symbol to the clouds to summon the awesome Sarah Marshall to join us for a batch of satanic panic themed listener tales. Today we hear about satanic Pokémon Tazos, panic at the truck stop, hypnosis gone wrong, possible devil worshippers in the woods, and more. And please... keep your frogs away from us… and that’s why we drink! Catch Sarah Marshall on her new show The Devil You Know: https://link.mgln.ai/HHprbw OR on You’re Wrong About: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-wrong-about/id1380008439___________________If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don’t wait to get help. Go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ATWWD Promo Code ATWWD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy long weekend, everyone! It's episode 460 and we're so sorry to report that life got in the way this week so we weren't able to record a new episode. We're going to start building in weeks off so you'll have a heads up when this happens in the future but in the meantime, please enjoy (or skip, that's OK too!) a very late-night, slap-happy live show from our very first time in Houston! Em tells us spooky tales from the Hotel Galvez and Christine covers the wild story of astronaut Lisa Nowak. We may even catalogue everything in our first ever Buc-ee's carts... and that's why we drink! Go to http://helixsleep.com/drink for 27% Off Sitewide. Exclusive for listeners of And That's Why We DrinkFor a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription plus free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DRINK. Magnesium, multiplied. 10 forms for total support. Go to https://qualialife.com/DRINK to get 50% off and save an extra 15% with the code DRINK. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://RocketMoney.com/drink today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PASS the cran… berry? Because it’s Episode 459 and we’re remixing the Thanksgiving song this year. This week Em covers the Kecksburg Incident aka Pennsylvania’s Roswell, a classic UFO story. Then Christine covers the fascinating case of Lawrence Joseph Bader aka John “Fritz” Johnson. And who can settle the debate about what end of the acorn is the tushy? Happy Thanksgiving week! …and that’s why we drink! Photo Links:The Kecksburg UFO replicaCloseup of UFO replica symbolsLawrence Joseph Bader Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to http://NurtureLife.com/DRINK and use code DRINK. Go to http://quince.com/drink for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Find your scent soulmate today and get up to 60% off at http://MicroPerfumes.com/DRINK Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/DRINK to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Episode 458 and are we actually talking to you from the future?! This week Em takes us to London for The Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square, a “vile and phantasmagorical killer from beyond the grave”. Then Christine covers the disappearance of Robert “Bobby” Dunbar, an unfortunate and mysterious case of two missing boys. And if you’re ever sad just remember, maybe you are someone’s neighborhood lore… and that’s why we drink! Photo Links:The Nameless Thing of Berkeley Square Cryptid CardRobert Bobby Dunbar before and after Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Go to http://HelloFresh.com/DRINK10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Breakfast for Life! Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $15 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to https://STORYWORTH.com/drink Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/DRINK to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at http://mintmobile.com/ATWWD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices