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by Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz | Para Pods
Murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and join us 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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It’s June and Gemini season is officially here so happy birthday to us!! This month Eva has collected a batch of birthday related listener stories for us including a spooky deja vu experience, a birthday trip gone wrong, and a possession at one of our live shows?! And be on the lookout for limbs in various places they shouldn’t be… and that’s why we drink!Want to check out Allison’s new Etsy shop? See all things Forager’s Craft here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForagersCraftShop___________________Patio season is here—head to https://wayfair.com/m/outdoor now to get your outdoor space ready for less.Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/DRINK . The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to quince.com/drink for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Go to http://helixsleep.com/DRINK for 20% off Sitewide.Take Cheers Restore after your last drink or before going to bed and wake up feeling at least 50% better — or your money back. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order at https://CheersHealth.com/DRINK #Cheers #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s Episode 485 and we’re micro dosing mania because we finally don’t feel like a bruise. This week in celebration of our birthday’s Em covers a ouija board haunting case from Spain - the story of Estefanía Gutiérrez Lázaro aka The Vallecas Case. Then we’re looking to the stars for Christine’s coverage of Serial Killer Astrology. And will you all be the graphing calculators to our hearts? …and that’s why we drink!Link to the r/astrologymemes post: https://www.reddit.com/r/astrologymemes/comments/1s4ax3m/the_actual_statistics_on_the_zodiac_signs_of/Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Join millions banking fee-free with Chime: https://chime.com/drink Go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order.Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills to grow your savings at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK .Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code DRINK.Find candidates who really want your job on ZipRecruiter—try it for free at https://ziprecruiter.com/drink .To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/ATWWD . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s Episode 484 and we’re being haunted by our past selves and future ghosts. Today Em takes us to Illinois for their Part Two on the haunted Egyptian Theatres. Then Christine covers the frustrating case of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley and Francis Bemis, which remains unsolved to this day. And you all better lookout when we get our blackbelts in guitar and jiu-jitsu… and that’s why we drink!If you’re 21 or older and interested in learning more about becoming a living donor for Mally, you can visit Yale New Haven’s living donor program at ynhh.org/organdonation or call the Center for Living Organ Donors at 866-925-3897.Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order.Find Angry Orchard near you at https://angryorchard.com and use the cider locator. Please drink responsibly.Download the Reddit app today.Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/DRINK . The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insuranceIf 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s Episode 483 and we’re channeling our inner emo kid today. First Em brings us Part One of the many haunted Egyptian Theatres starting with the one in Boise, Idaho! Then Christine covers the timely case of Tony Parsons, recently featured on Netflix. And maybe next time we’ll catch you at the dog park spelling bee… and that’s why we drink!Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________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. Go to https://hellofresh.com/drink10fm to get 10 free meals plus a free breakfast for life with your first box (new subscribers only, varies by plan).Find candidates who really want YOUR job on ZipRecruiter. Try it FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/DRINKLet Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINKGive Mom a gift that helps her reflect on her life and save up to $20 at https://storyworth.com/drinkGet 30% off sitewide including subscriptions—at https://hellobatch.com/DRINK with code DRINK at checkout.Get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at https://www.shopflamingo.com/DRINK . #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's episode 482 and we're joined by our new ParaPods Network besties Kalyn and Christian from the podcast, That's Pretty Dark! First Em tells us some spooky tales from St. Helens, Oregon including the Klondike Tavern. Then we hand the reigns over to Kalyn and Christian to tell us all about a formative movie for Em that was filmed in St. Helens... Halloweentown! Don't miss this deep dive into nostalgia with surprisingly prescient allegories. Let's just say, it still holds up. And always remember to BE the haunted coffee you want to see in the world... and that's why we drink!Check out That's Pretty Dark podcast on all major listening platforms as they deep dive into the media that scared us as children and still haunts us (in all the best ways) today!Join millions banking fee-free with Chime—sign up in minutes at https://www.chime.com/drinkFor 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code DRINK.Stop settling for wines that don't quite hit the mark—head to https://tryfirstleaf.com/DRINK to sign up and get 50% off your first box plus free shipping for an entire year.Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/DRINK ! #honeylovepodGet 40% off your first Hungryroot order plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/DRINK with code DRINK.Download the Reddit app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s Episode 481 and we’re learning all sorts of new words today! To kick us off Em takes us to Canada for one of their most haunted locations, the Tranquille Sanatorium. Then Christine covers the case of Virginia Russell sent to us by friend and listener Charlie. And join us in wishing Hank a very happy gotcha day! …and that’s why we drink!Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Find Angry Orchard near you at https://angryorchard.com/ using the cider locator. Please drink responsibly.Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince—visit https://quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365-day returns (now available in Canada).Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/ATWWD with promo code ATWWD; upfront payment of $45 for the 3-month 5GB plan required, new customers only, taxes and fees extra.Join millions banking fee-free with Chime—sign up in minutes at https://www.chime.com/drink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to May! We’re here with our spring witch, Nichole Bigley from A Psychic's Story on ParaPods! This month we needed Nichole's expertise to help us deep dive into all your submitted angel stories. Y'all really delivered. We loved everything about this journey from guardian assholes to French time slips. And is that Christine inside Nichole's walls?? ...and that's why we drink!Want to hear more from Nichole? Check out A Psychic's Story wherever you get your podcasts, at https://www.apsychicsstory.com or @APsychicsStory on socials!___________________Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://ziprecruiter.com/DRINK to find candidates who really want your job.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://helixsleep.com/DRINK for 27% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of And That's Why We Drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s Episode 480 and we’re owning our New York Times Bestseller status! Today Em brings us to Michigan for the Allegan County Sheriff’s House & Old Jail Museum and its terrifying mannequins that change themselves. Then Christine brings us a more in depth coverage of a Harry Lacey who she wrote about in A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop. And please don’t take your meds with the watercolor water… and that’s why we drink!Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Get up to 57% off and a free gift with code DRINK at https://FirstDay.com #sponsoredLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code DRINK.Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to save over 40% and claim your free 3-piece towel set.Go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order.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
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