Listener Stories: Vol. 53
And That's Why We Drink
- 2K views
- about 4 years ago
- 53:17
Sit back, relax and enjoy our chill 90s coffee shop vibes this month, boozers and shakers. Let us set the stage: you're walking back to your seat with a scone and a London Fog in hand. Maybe you're wearing a black turtleneck, maybe you're even wearing one of those weird shrunken crinkle shirts that had no right being as popular as they were. You hear the snaps that tell you the last poem is over and a new artist is about to take the mic. You chit chat with the friend you dragged with you for moral support, until you hear it... the most mournful, dulcet tones you've heard all night. They're speaking of love, loneliness and the dangers of lamp light. Their red eyes meet yours as they deliver their well rehearsed verses and for a single second that holds all of eternity, you're locked together in this supernatural moment. Welcome to our Cryptid Poetry Slam! ...and THAT'S why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK, for 20% off your first box! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/DRINK Step up your cooking game now and head over to Misen.com/DRINK for 20% off your first order! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drink listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINK Go to HelloFresh.com/drink12 and use code drink12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
E211 The Echelon Twins and a Rotary Butt Dial
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- 2K views
- about 4 years ago
- 02:47:44
Welcome to episode 211, where this week we're spreading the bad news so it doesn't turn into worse news... Join us as Em dives even deeper into the world of conspiracy theories for the second part in their series on QAnon. They cover the antisemitism at the root of it, just how people are getting sucked in and the rumors about who could be behind the infamous Q poster. Then Christine takes us back to Psych 101 class with the case that prompted not only the Bystander Effect but the origins of 911 itself, the murder of Kitty Genovese. We also look into Kitty's badass life as a bartender, "bookmaker" and girlfriend. And lastly, is Em a gummy worm sinner? ...and that's why we drink! Check out the blog posts Em mentions in their story here: https://religioninpublic.blog/2020/11/06/a-conspiracy-at-the-heart-of-it-religion-and-q/ https://religioninpublic.blog/2021/01/26/the-anti-semitism-of-christian-nationalists-thanks-to-qanon/ Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use promo code DRINK Head to Literati.com/DRINK for 25% off your first two orders! Select your child’s book club and start them on a literary journey like no other! Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase! Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/drink Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Go to HelloFresh.com/drink10 and use code drink10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
E209 A Ghost's Recliner and the PTA of Covens
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- 1.9K views
- about 4 years ago
- 02:15:23
Conjure us up a set of bleachers because we want to cheer on your coven! This week episode 209 takes us first to Arkansas and Em's story on the creepy Bettis House and the rumored legend of the Dog Boy. Then Christine covers an extremely gruesome tale of lesser known serial killer Sean Vincent Gillis, the OTHER Baton Rouge Killer. We also learn what is and isn't Hoboken style, baby! ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to get 20% off your order! Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Go to Canva.me/atwwd to get your FREE 45-day extended trial! Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and get a free trial of Premium Membership! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Ghost's Recliner and the PTA of Covens
And That's Why We Drink
- 2.1K views
- about 4 years ago
- 02:15:23
Conjure us up a set of bleachers because we want to cheer on your coven! This week episode 209 takes us first to Arkansas and Em's story on the creepy Bettis House and the rumored legend of the Dog Boy. Then Christine covers an extremely gruesome tale of lesser known serial killer Sean Vincent Gillis, the OTHER Baton Rouge Killer. We also learn what is and isn't Hoboken style, baby! ...and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to get 20% off your order! Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Go to Canva.me/atwwd to get your FREE 45-day extended trial! Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and get a free trial of Premium Membership! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Return of the Plunger Fort and the Paranormal Gossip Mill
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- 2K views
- about 4 years ago
- 02:31:59
Welcome to episode 207 where we celebrate our podcast conception and the birth of Em's paranormal tabloid! Em takes us on a salacious journey through the paranormal history of the Cheltenham Ghost. Then Christine covers a cold blooded case with some wild twists and turns in the murder of Betsy Faria. Also, please join us in dismantling the patriarchy one burp at a time... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Literati.com/DRINK for 25% OFF your first 2 orders and pick your kids book club today! Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today! Go to thirdlove.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase! Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/DRINK! Get started today at StitchFix.com/DRINK and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix! Go to FelixGrayGlasses.com/DRINK to shop glasses that work as hard as you do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Vengeful Lady Fish and Biscuits with Bear
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- 1.9K views
- over 4 years ago
- 02:08:00
Welcome to episode 206! This week we learn that hell hath no fury like a vengeful lady fish, or at least someone who's extremely into mermaids. Em covers the paranormal stories of legendary location Pyramid Lake, including the people who have seen the bottom and are too scared to tell us about it. Then Christine covers the chilling story of the Cleveland kidnappings of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus by true monster Ariel Castro. And don't be surprised if Christine's dad tries to give you dried blueberries next halloween... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.tv See for yourself why TRUFF is the biggest hot sauce on Instagram and Tik Tok! Get 10% off site-wide when you use promo code DRINK at truff.com! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/DRINK Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free with Warby Parker at warbyparker.com/DRINK Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/DRINK to get 20% off your order! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Stories: Vol. 50
And That's Why We Drink
- 1.5K views
- over 4 years ago
- 58:20
Welcome to our big 50th listener stories episode! In honor of such a milestone, we're covering the hard hitting topics you've always yearned to know more about, like "does every dead guy have his name changed to Walt in the afterlife?" and "if you buy 12 cakes and your grandfather's ghost eats 9 of them, how many do you have left?". We also have a very special theme this time around: How ATWWD Cursed Me. We're chilled to our very core by all your creepy experiences related to the podcast. We also may have had a special guest write in... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. With our promo code, DRINK, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK.Glossier put Boy Brow + Generation G together for an instantly put-together look— full, fluffy brows and just-blotted lips in just two steps. Get the Boy Brow + Generation G duo by visiting glossier.com/podcast/DRINK. For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order. You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to nutrafol.com and using promo code DRINK. New customers will get 20% off – this is their best offer available anywhere. Plus FREE shipping on EVERY order! Get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door with HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/80drink and use code 80drink to get $80 off including free shipping!
200: The Burbank Fish-Flopper and a Homicidal Rhombus
And That's Why We Drink
- 1.5K views
- over 4 years ago
- 03:12:54
Episode 200 is finally here!! Can you even imagine a world in which Christine doesn't know Em is a clown?! Or that Em would be surprised that a member of Christine's family set a bear loose in town? We're taking quite a few walks down memory lane today and we've got some fun, throwback announcements to go with it! We just released a kick ass, limited edition ATWWD comic book that brings our very first episode to life! We also released vintage merch that's lived with us in all our recording studios (and Em screen printed with their very own hands). Em also made us all a digital escape room so we can celebrate together from afar. And we've got some surprise guest appearances from Lemon (who is safe and sound and quarantining with Em) and the story of a newly blossoming, real life friendship with Farmer Bob. For our stories today we decided to keep with the throwback theme and revisit the topics from our first episode: The Winchester Mystery House and Jonestown! We had a blast giving these OG topics a fresh coat of paint with our current research methods. We even discovered some new details we missed the first time around, like the Winchester Mystery House is even more of a fire hazard than we previously thought and Jim Jones just might have been the only straight person in the entire world. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who has stuck with us on this wild ride. We can't thank you enough for helping us spiral this small idea of ours into the chaotic fever dream it's become. We couldn't do it without you! But perhaps most importantly, even after 200 episodes, you can still call us daddy and we'll sell you a monkey... and that's why we drink!Get your copy of our brand new, kick ass comic book and vintage merch here: atwwdmerch.comCheck out Em's digital escape room here! (For the best quality, please use a laptop instead of a phone. Thanks!) Bit.ly/atwwdescaperoomPlease consider supporting the companies that support us!Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. There’s NO risk. With our promo code, DRINK, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK. That’s Stamps.com, enter DRINK. Stamps.com – Never go to the Post Office again.Shop Native’s holiday collection TODAY by going to NativeDeo.com/drink, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering our listeners 10% off your first order! Go to THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 10% off your first purchase! That’s THIRDLOVE.com/DRINK for 10% off today!You can get $10 Off your first pair of Feetures—just in time for the holidays! Use promo code DRINK at feetures.com for $10 off your first pair.
Listener Stories: Vol. 49
And That's Why We Drink
- 1.5K views
- over 4 years ago
- 46:52
Happy December, creeps and peeps! Did we request full moon stories? It sure seems like we did as we've got a whole fun batch of creepy, sweet and just plain wild stories related to the full moon! We also couldn't completely ignore the impending advent so our last story involves a special, festive yet ghostly guest appearance. Thank you to everyone who sent in their stories! Don't forget to submit your scary stories for our big 50th listener's episode bash! Send any and all stories about "How And That's Why We Drink Cursed Me" to andthatswhywedrink@gmail.com by December 2nd! And if you'd like to hear your story read in a lovely Scottish accent by long-time friend of the podcast, CK for our bonus Patreon listener's episodes, you can email CK directly now at CKATWWD@gmail.com!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Right now, just for our listeners you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use promo code DRINK at check out for 20% off your first box. Head to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK for 20% off and show support for our podcast.BetterHELP wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. Visit https://betterhelp.com/drink and join the over 1,000,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for ATWWD listeners! Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/drink.Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer on their Breed and Health Kit for our listeners this holiday season! Go to embarkvet.com now to get the best deal of the year AND free shipping. Use Promo code DRINK to save $64 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit.Rather than giving an unoriginal gift this holiday, make it unregiftable with a custom gift from Vistaprint. Go to Vistaprint.com/DRINK to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to get an unregiftable gift. Get started today at Vistaprint.com/DRINK.
197: Satan's Sourdough Starter and a Fainting Couch
And That's Why We Drink
- 1.6K views
- over 4 years ago
- 02:16:58
It's episode 197 and we're here to tell you, we don't know that goat and we've never seen that lizard before in our lives! Although we might have started an avalanche by turning ourselves into wolves, because this week Em brings us the second part in their two-part series on the history and trials of werewolves. Then Christine covers the tragic death by exposure of Saskatoon Saulteaux First Nations teen Neil Stonechild and the wildly racist practice of starlight tours by local police. Lastly, we offer our apologies but we mean full offense to medieval pamphlet writers... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code DRINK. New customers will get twenty-percent off plus FREE shipping on EVERY order. This is their best offer available anywhere.Don’t spend a minute of your holiday season at the Post Office this year. Sign up for Stamps.com instead. There’s NO risk. With our promo code, DRINK, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DRINK.Give the gift of Native by going to NativeDeo.com/drink, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.Brooklinen is the home essentials company offering premium sheets, bedding, towels and much more without the luxury level markups. Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code drink to get 10% off your first order and free shipping.
Listener Stories: Vol. 48
And That's Why We Drink
- 1.5K views
- over 4 years ago
- 55:20
Happy Starch Season again! We're back with another bonus listeners episode and, wow, do we have a peeling you'll like this one... believe it or not, we actually did get potato themed stories as requested. We're also super excited to share a turkey adjacent combo of stories involving an armed tricyclist, the panting of a bunch of ghost poodles, and a ransom note found in the floorboards of an old house. Thank you to everyone who sent in stories to help us get into that November mood. Could you peel a potato for all of eternity? Only if we could take breaks to eat those delicious god-apples... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat clean, undeniably delicious food, no matter what your day brings. Keep it simple with Daily Harvest! Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box! Right now, Embark has an exclusive offer on their Breed and Health Kit for our listeners this holiday season! Go to Embarkvet.com now to get the best deal of the year AND free shipping. Use Promo code DRINK to save $64 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit. Offer ends on 12/1.It’s simple: if you have a computer, Honey should be on it. It’s free and works with whatever browser you use. You can get Honey for free today at Joinhoney.com/DRINK.Get 10% off site-wide when you use promo code DRINK at truff.com. That’s 10% everything—including White TRUFF VIP box and TRUFF Variety Pack. Just in time for the holidays!
195: Frankenstein's Ding Dong and Haphazardly Fermented Kraut
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- 1.5K views
- over 4 years ago
- 02:01:10
Xiinön is still in the room this week... so sue her! We're also pretty sure we're cursed so get ready for some spooky updates in episode 195! We're still riding high from spooky season and bringing you the creeps with Em's story on the history of Frankenstein. Then Christine takes us to Evatha's hometown of Leesburg, Virginia to cover the East Coast Rapist, not to be confused with the East Area Rapist. Em also shares quite an array of photos from the world's worst playground... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at rothys.com/DRINK. That’s Rothys.com/DRINK. Style and sustainability meet to create your new favorites!Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/DRINK and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership. Receive free access to thousands of classes for a limited time. Be one of the first 1,000 to sign up at skillshare.com/DRINK.Go to buyphantomwine.com and enter DRINK for 20% off online purchases of Phantom wine.You’re going to love Amazon Music Unlimited as much as we do. Take advantage of this incredible offer today! For a limited time… you can get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE. Go to Amazon.com/whywedrink. That’s Amazon.com/whywedrink to get your first three months of Amazon Music for FREE.
BONUS Listener Stories: Vol. 46
And That's Why We Drink
- 1.7K views
- over 4 years ago
- 01:08:12
Surprise!! We're bringing you some extra spooky stories this Halloween season! Join us for this extra special, extra scary bonus episode filled with your own hauntings and true crimes, plus some fun fall announcements from us. We're bringing you everything from the REAL nightmare on Elm Street to an attack of a demon dog-man, not to mention a terrifying recurring Halloween dream and a double murder that cancelled Halloween one year in a place that hits a little close to home for Christine. Do we finally have a good reason not to get murdered in the woods... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Make the switch to Native today by going to NativeDeo.com/DRINK, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order.Go to HelloFresh.com/80drink and use code 80drink to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box!Get the entire Boy Brow + Futuredew + Balm Dot Com set by visiting glossier.com/podcast/DRINK. For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order. This deal expires soon, so act fast!It’s simple: if you have a computer, Honey should be on it. It’s free and works with whatever browser you use. You can get Honey for free today at JoinHoney.com/DRINK.
191: Modern Trash and the Pantsless Burrito
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- 1.6K views
- over 4 years ago
- 01:25:45
Episode 191 is coming in hot, just like the luchador in Christine's story today! But first Em takes us on a bloodthirsty journey through the story of Mercy Lena Brown aka the last American vampire. Then Christine covers the wild tale of luchador and grandma murderer Juana Barraza. And we've decided to start our own wrestling tag-team. From now on, we shall be known as The Red Surfer, The Burrito Without Pants and Spicy Hair... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us!Take control of acne, dark spots, breakouts or whatever your unique concerns may be with a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to curology.com/drink for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! See Curology.com for all the details.Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at rothys.com/DRINK. Style and sustainability meet to create your new favorites!Right now, our listeners get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the top of the homepage and type in DRINK.
Listener Stories: Vol. 45
And That's Why We Drink
- 1.7K views
- over 4 years ago
- 01:02:37
Happy spooky season, everyone!! We've got some WILD, seasonal tales for you today from your very own scary experiences... join us for a soaking wet seance, a distastefully hung ghost decoration paired with a possessed doll and some video evidence from a badass Canadian liquor store haunting. Christine also serenades us with a now traditional, "Halloween-time is here"... and that's why we drink!Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to Thrive Market.com/DRINK. Join today and you’llget a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value.Make getting dressed the easiest part of your routine at jennikayne.com.Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRINK at checkout.Special offer for ATWWD listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/drink Right now, just for our listeners, go to HuntAKiller.com/BWDRINK use promo code BWDRINK at check out for 20% off your first box.