And That's Why We Drink

Happy New Year Boozers and Shakers! We’ve got an awesome collection of stories that Eva gathered for us to kick in the door to 2025 with today, including fate and guardian angel experiences, interactions with a Domovoy (Russian House Spirit), and a few wholesome third man stories. And should we try the whole trench coat thing? …and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 413 and we deserve an FLT today. This week Em brings us a classic cryptid story from South Carolina, the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. A 7-foot tall, 3-toed lizard who apparently is obsessed with attacking cars. Then Christine brings us to England for one of the UK’s most notorious female killers, Joanna Dennehy. And maybe you’ll catch Em on their “rest of the map” tour sometime… and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 414 and the butterflies in our stomachs have turned to pterodactyls. This week Em takes us to Kansas for the wild tale of Sinkhole Sam, aka the Kansas Cryptid. Then Christine beings us to South Africa for the horrifying case of Alison Botha who truly is a survivor. And we swear we weren't going to lick the frosting, just look at it with our tongues out… and that’s why we drink!

Happy Concepisode everyone! It’s episode 415 and the 8 year anniversary of And That’s Why We Drink's Conception! This week Em brings us to Florida for the haunted May-Stringer House which has gained the title of Florida’s most haunted home. Then Christine covers the plot twist filled case of Lee Harvey and Tracie Andrews. And don’t forget to catch us at our 10-year anniversary Gay-la when the time comes! …and that’s why we drink!

It’s episode 416 and the chaotic energy is in the house this week! First Em brings us a long-awaited topic: the Denver Airport Conspiracies, complete with secret bunkers, Greg the Gargoyle, a baggage system from hell, and so much more. Then Christine covers a case that feels like the best kind of gossip, Robert “Bob” Samuels and the Green Widow, where everyone seems to know a hitman. And around here we love the lore ...and that’s why we drink!

It’s been 100 weeks, no wait.. MONTHS since we started reading listener submitted stories from all you amazing Boozers and Shakers. So to celebrate Eva and the team put together a "Best of" Compilation, including some staff picked favorites from the last 8 years, and boy are they a doozy! So grab your drink of choice and settle in for a wild ride through tales of Black Eyed Kids, men in mirrors, time travel, terrifying kid stories, lucid dreaming freakiness, and more… and that’s why we drink!

It’s episode 417 and we’re dazzling and disintegrating. This week Em brings us a classic exorcism, the possession of Gina, which aired on 20/20 back in 1991. Then Christine covers one of Vermont’s biggest mysteries, the heartbreaking case of Brianna Maitland. And we’ll catch each other next time breaking through walls in our dreams… and that’s why we drink!

It’s episode 418 and we’re passing along our decorative sticks! This week Em takes us to a 1920s potato festival with the Guyra Ghost of Australia. Then Christine covers the wild and tragic case of Patsy Wright. Let’s bring back periscopes in 2025! …and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 419 and we wanna know how tough are ya? This week Em takes us back to Australia for their most popular poltergeist story, the Humpty Doo Poltergeist. Then Christine covers the not-so cold case of Helene Pruszynski from Colorado. And lookout for random men bringing Fun Little Treats to your door! …and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 420 and are the vibes weird today or is that just us? This week Em finishes out their two-parter on the Humpty Doo Poltergeist and the wild shenanigans that went on in the house! Then Christine covers the tragic case of Frank McAlister from Redding, California. And don’t tell grandpa he’s alone with a murderer… and that’s why we drink!

Get ready to boogie into March with us while we read you a selection of ghostly Listener Stories. From a haunted home built by a criminal, to a dog loving poltergeist, a prankster ghost and some not so friendly/friendly cemetery ghosts, this episode has it all! And we hope the leprechauns bring you all a lucky month filled with positivity... and that's why we drink!

Welcome to Episode 421 where all roads lead to the Em-pire. This week we’re headed to England! First for Em’s part 1 on The Cage of St Osyth, a former prison/holding place for many accused of witchcraft in the 1580s. Then Christine kicks of her two-parter on the tragic story of Billie-Jo Jenkins which will have some major plot twists next week! And remember, to be known is to be loved… and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 422 and we’ve been Zorg blasted by Zenon. This week Em finishes out Part 2 on The Cage of St Osyth and it's terrifying paranormal happenings. Then Christine covers the haunting case of Alicia Kozakiewicz, the first widely reported Internet-related child abduction. And we’ll catch you next time astral projecting from our dreams… and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 423 and we’re coming to you live through our gamboozler bamdoozit who-whatsit. This week Em brings us another multi-parter with the wild story of the exorcisms of Nicola Aubry aka the Miracle of Laon. Then Christine covers the red flag filled case of Deorr Kunz Jr, an unsolved missing child case from 2012. And does anyone know what the half life of holy water is? …and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 424 and we’re glowing in the daylight savings lighting. This week Em brings us Part two of the exorcisms of Nicola Aubry where the devil is so camp. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking Part two of Billie-Jo Jenkins’ case. And are we reclaiming ‘manifesto’? …and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 425 and we’ve Ore-gone to Oregon! This week Em brings us the third and final part of the Miracle of Laon aka the Exorcisms of Nicola Aubry, where we have a little Wicked Beelzebub moment. Then Christine brings us some breaking news! with the Aaron Goodwin murder plot, the true crime and paranormal crossover we never expected. And lookout for a lady in white bathrobe haunting your next hotel! …and that’s why we drink!

Happy April Fools Day! Today Eva has collected a batch of wild, spooky, and trick filled stories for us. Including a fire station ghost, an accidental haunting, a clown in a basement, and some ghostly school kids just to name a few. And will someone jump in clogs and clack their heels for us? …and that’s why we drink!

Episode 426 is here and is foster dog Hank the funniest thing that’s happened on the podcast so far? This week Em brings us the story of the haunted Burlington County Prison and the wild shenanigans that went on there. Then Christine covers the unfortunate case of Hannah Anderson and Jim DiMaggio which leaves us speechless. And if you need us you can catch us in the VR movie theater… and that’s why we drink!

Welcome to ATWWD Presents the Wicked Recap! Just kidding, it’s Episode 427 and this week Em takes us to Iowa for the super haunted Farrar Schoolhouse. Then Christine covers the well known and very upsetting story of Amber Hagerman aka the case that spawned the creation of the AMBER Alert system. And you better believe you’ll catch us messing with the space-time continuum in the afterlife… and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 428 and we’re off to a better start than usual! This week Em tells us all about one of the last standing landmarks of the Old West, the haunted Hotel Metlen in Montana. Then Christine covers the extremely sad and shocking case of Andrew Bagby, one of the earliest true crime cases she learned about. And remember if it’s technically possible you were possessed, then clearly you were… and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 429 and are we well? No! This week Em brings us to the very haunted Cape May, NJ for a quick story on the Hotel Macomber and a couple bonus personal ghost stories. Then Christine covers the absolutely devastating case of the Las Cruces Bowling Massacre, which is truly the stuff of our nightmares. Big trigger warning for child/infant death for this one. And you just might catch us at the next Hoop and Stick Con… and that’s why we drink!

The rumors are true - it’s May! And this month Eva has brought us a wild batch of true crime themed listener stories. We hear about a garage sleeping future murderer, a connection to a famous true crime case, a Third Man story, and some personal stories to bring in Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness month. And seriously, what’s the deal with hotel ice? …and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 430 and this week we’re throwing it back to our live show at the Brooklyn Bell House back in 2019! First Em kicks us off with the many Ghosts of Broadway. Then Christine covers a doozy of a story with the tale of George C. Parker, the greatest conman in New York City’s history. and does anyone happen to be in the market for the Brooklyn Bridge?? …and that’s why we drink!

Don’t you swipe! Because Episode 431 is here! This week Em tells us the urban legend and lore of a story that haunted many of our childhoods, The Green Ribbon. Then Christine brings us the sad and extremely frustrating story of Chynelle “Pretty” Lockwood, and shines a light on the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in the U.S. and Canada. And do these cool 90’s choker necklaces make us look like French revolutionaries? …and that’s why we drink!

It's Episode 432 and we’re gonna yap and yap ‘till we don’t give a crap. Today Em brings us right back to Tucson for the haunted Hotel Congress which we just stayed in on tour! Then Christine covers the unfortunate case of Aliza Sherman, which just this month had a breakthrough. And please standby while we patch you through to the newly adopted Hank… and that’s why we drink!

For episode 433 we’re taking some post-tour downtime and bringing it back to our Tampa live show from 2019 to kick off hot ghoul summer! First Em brings us an Ybor City two-fer with the ghosts of the Cuban Club and Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn. Then Christine covers a collection of the ever-present, ever meme-able “Florida Man” crime stories. And don’t mind us as we silently guffaw at the ghosts dragging Tampa… and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 434 and is that a group of shadow people behind Em?! This week Em takes us back to 1600’s England for the Mowing-Devil or Strange News out of Hartford-shire, aka the possible first mention of crop circles? Then Christine covers the sad and unfortunate case of Allison Jackson-Foy and Angela Nobles Rothen from North Carolina. And do you all have any guesses what Leona might get Christine for her birthday from in front of her school? …and that’s why we drink!

Happy Birthday month to us!! To celebrate we’ve got a batch of super scary listener stories about Massachusetts featuring several haunted college stories, a Febreeze scented ghost, and what may be one of the scariest sleep paralysis demons we’ve ever heard of. Buckle up because it’s a doozy! Thanks to Patron Kristine (she/her) for submitting this month’s topic. And if you need us you can catch us counting all the campus stairs and quitting jobs when they get scary… and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 435 and our delayed birthday episode!! To celebrate Em brings Christine a story from one of her favorite topics, the UFO abduction of Kristina Florence. Then Christine covers the sad and extremely frustrating case of the murder of Jabez Spann, which remains unsolved to this day. And can anybody tell us, why do dogs hate architecture? …and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 436 and did we just find another Z.B. with a paranormal gallery? Today Em brings us a lighthearted and silly story with the haunted Dead Presidents Pub in Delaware. Then Christine takes us to Minnesota to cover another MMIP case, the disappearance of Nevaeh Kingbird. And remember friends, you DO have rights and we’ve got some important links below for you! …and that’s why we drink!

Grab your crisis beverages of choice and join us for Episode 437! This week Em brings us a story that was featured in our first book, A Haunted Road Atlas, the Baleroy Mansion in Pennsylvania. Then Christine covers Part 1 of The Delphi Murders and leaves us impatiently waiting for Part 2! And do you want to play mermaids on Mermaid Lane with us? …and that’s why we drink!

Episode 438 is here? Word, bird. This week Em takes us to Oregon for an undercut indie cryptid favorite, Colossal Claude aka the Columbia Bar Sea Serpent. Then Christine brings us back to Indiana to cover Part 2 of the Delphi Murders case. And stay on the lookout for our series of spooky cryptid kid stories… and that’s why we drink!

Introducing... The concept of July! It’s the first of the month which means another batch of stories submitted by you! Big thanks to Patron Kayla (she/her) for this month's theme of “swimming pool ghosts” which brought us some terrifying pool adjacent tales. So grab your favorite summer drink or FLT (fun little treat) while we crack into these stories. And don’t the let hat man in the pool absolutely desecrate the vibes… and that’s why we drink!

Previously on “Blaise’s Office Ghost Situation”… It’s episode 439 and Christine has an update on her haunted house. This week Em takes us down south for the urban legend of Huggin’ Molly. Then Christine covers the heartbreaking case of Jason Corbett. And should we bring back 90’s infomercial products? …and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 440 and would you look at that fancy new farm artwork Em got? This week for the very first time Em reports to us live from their story location! The most haunted room of the Dunhill Hotel in North Carolina. Then Christine takes us to Florida for the unfortunately still unsolved case of Amy Gellert. And do we need to start a new series of telling stories from haunted locations? …and that’s why we drink!

Woo, Yay, Boo! It’s episode 441 and we’re throwing it back to our first live show (and Em’s first time ever) in Canada! This week Em takes us to Deadman’s Island for some spooky encounters. Then Christine gifts Em with the story of the Vancouver Milkshake Murder. Stay tuned to see if Canadian kindness gives Christine’s Midwest politeness a run for its money… and that’s why we drink!

It’s Episode 442 and we’ve crossed many deserts and come back from the beyond to be here! This week Em takes us to Halifax for the haunted Five Fishermen Restaurant where Christine and Blaise actually had dinner for their first anniversary! Then Christine covers the tragic and disturbing case of Rachel Winkler from California. And remember sometimes the world needs to bend to your will… and that’s why we drink!

Happy Leo season! This month Eva got Appalachia on the horn for a creepy batch of listener stories from one of Christine’s favorite spooky regions. This month’s haunted tales include some terrifying “not-deer” encounters, mysterious orbs, tales of long lost gold, and even a true crime adjacent story! So buckle up for the paranormal hoopla, and look out for not-a-deer… and that’s why we drink!

Welcome to Episode 443’s sleepover with our friends Jeri and Ciara from Ladies & Tangents! You don’t want to be tardy for this party! So grab your coziest blanket and your favorite sleepover snacks and join us for some classic spooky urban legends that we may want to erase from our brains later. And is icing the Zoloft of baked goods? …and that’s why we tangent!