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And That's Why We Drink

And That's Why We Drink

Christine Schiefer, Em Schulz | Para Pods 612 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Murder 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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Listener Stories: Vol. 116 Jun 1, 2026 4157 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?
E485 A Biblically Accurate Batman and a Birthday Bark Mitzvah May 31, 2026 8841 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 th
E484 A Ghost Ensemble and a Witch Magnate May 24, 2026 7077 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
E483 Caterpillar Surprises and Tamagotchi Funerals May 17, 2026 7547 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 tie
E482 A Haunted Coffee and a Propaganda Theatre - featuring That's Pretty Dark May 10, 2026 6107 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 nost
E481 Pizza Payments and Original Coffee Thoughts May 3, 2026 5889 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 tie
Listener Stories: Vol. 115 featuring. Nichole Bigley May 1, 2026 4500 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
E480 Clown Bags and Accidental Witchcraft Apr 26, 2026 6768 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
E479 Tonsil Hockey Olympics and Flying Pig Yoga Apr 19, 2026 7456 Welcome to episode 479 where we're closing the loops and learning the difference between hockey at the summer vs winter Olympics AFTER purchasing tickets! First Em brings us hopefully the finale of the Zak Bagans Cinematic Universe series that has been haunting us with part two of the Old Washoe Club. Then Christine brings us another finale in part two of the story of the disappearance of Dorothy
E478 Yesterday's Mail and Salad Days Apr 12, 2026 6760 It's episode 478 and we're looking like yesterday's mail from the good ol' salad days! This week Em takes us west again for the tale of the old Washoe Club. Will we ever leave Nevada? Then Christine covers the fascinating case of Anthony Gignac aka the Prince of Fraud. Christine is SO sorry she skipped over the second part of her series on Dorothy Arnold (she speaks on this in the intro). Dorothy
E477 Rat Directions and Pantsless Ghost Hunts Apr 5, 2026 7501 It’s Episode 477 and we’ve been doing some ADHD Spring cleaning! Today Em brings us a little palette cleanser story with the lore of The Monkey’s Paw, the classic tale from our childhood that we never read. Then Christine covers the deaths of Debby and Mark Constantino, friends of Zak Bagans who we just can’t seem to escape recently. We’ll catch you next time for our totally real and not green scr
Listener Stories: Vol. 114 Apr 1, 2026 3834 Welcome to April! Is it too late to pull a prank on everyone and just chat about Tai Chi for the entire episode? This month we're delving into alien and UFO encounters thanks to the suggestion from Patron Taylor, she/her. Join us for a wild and unidentified ride covering everything from unexplained bumps and lights to ominous timetables on West Virginia backroads. We're bringing you otherworldly v

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