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It’s Episode 487 and today Em is joined by guest host Steven Ray Morris while Christine is away! To kick us off Em tells us the lore of the Buena Park Monster (aka Buena Foot), a sewer dwelling sasquatch near Knotts Berry Farm. Then Steven brings us a creature related crime story with the tale of the Bone Wars aka the feud between Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, truly a tale for the ages. And is New Jersey just a trashy Lord of the Rings? …and that’s why we drink!

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It’s Episode 486 and the niche jokes are flowing! This week Em takes us to Ireland for the haunted Malahide Castle and its unique ghosts. Then Christine covers the case of the Gemini Twins, who aren’t actually Geminis? And don’t forget to align your chakras and take your meds! …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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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...

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!
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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!
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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!
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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 Arnold. And please join us in visiting the Cincinnati YMCA website for Christine's podcast promo at Qigong class... and that's why we drink!
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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 will be back with us next week. And who else wants to queer signal with reiki and watercolors?? And that's why we drink!
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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 screened interview from the Jersey Shore House… and that’s why we drink!
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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 vibes this April. And can anyone tell us the difference between alien implants and lawnmower shrapnel?? And that's why we drink...
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Episode 476 is here and it’s a double groutfit kind of day! Today Em takes us back to Nevada one last time for Part Three of their story aka Zak Bagans' return to the Goldfield Hotel. Then Christine almost brings us the case of the mysterious non-existent vegetable t-shirts, but actually covers Part One of the disappearance of Dorothy Arnold, a socialite from New York City. And remember to not breathe any ghosts in, especially if they ask you to! …and that’s why we drink!
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A quick note! We had a ghost in the system this week that caused some occasional echoed audio moments - we apologize for any of these you may hear during the episode!
It’s Episode 475 and we’re taking a trip down memory lane to the Disney and Universal Studios visits of our past! Today Em brings us Part Two of the Goldfield Hotel/The Original 2004 Ghost Adventures Documentary where young Z.B. is armed only with a flashlight, a camera, and a dream. Then Christine did some boots on the ground journalism to bring us the case of t...

Episode 474 is here and we’re dreaming about being in a hotel in a booming gold rush town. This week Em takes us to Nevada for Part 1 of the haunted Goldfield Hotel, aka the first place Ghost Adventures ever investigated! Then Christine cracks open our second book, A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop, to cover the case of Robert Lee Yates aka the Grocery Bag Killer more in depth. And will someone tell our left eyes how to wake up properly? …and that’s why we drink!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Outlaws and Lawmen Jail Museum
Angelika and Vincent
Bannerman Island
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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!

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Houska Castle
Oslo Plaza Woman’s Meal
Oslo Plaza Woman Sketch

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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...

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 its 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!

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Fred Watkyns Photo
Fort Worth Trio: Mary Rachel Trlica, Lisa Renee Wilson, Julie Ann Moseley
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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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...

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!

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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...

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!

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Closeup of UFO replica symbols
Lawrence Joseph Bader

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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!

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Robert Bobby Dunbar before and after

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It’s Episode 457 and we’re wishing Gio a very happy 10th birthday! Today Em brings us to Christine’s hometown for the very haunted Cincinnati Music Hall. Then Christine covers the case of Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee now known as Maureen “Cookie” Rowan as she’s just been identified after 55 years! And please don’t leave your buckets of formaldehyde gel laying around where we can see them… and that’s why we drink!

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Happy 456 synchronicity/angel number episode! Since it is forever spooky season in our hearts we’ve got a few more Halloween related stories today. First Em brings us to Nebraska for the terrifying Seven Sisters Road and it’s haunted hijinks. Then Christine covers the unfortunate murder of Chelsea Bruck which leaves us saying words we’ve never said before. And if you’ve got questions that no one’s ever asked before, don’t fret because Detective Schiefer is on the case! …and that’s why we drink!

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Welcome to November, where it's spooky season all year! We're feeling hypnagogic today reviewing your footage and paranormal question submissions with the Haunted Doll herself, Roz Hernandez. We discuss such pressing paranormal issues as ghost farts and smelter energy. We also wonder if we're the ones gaslighting ghosts with our Scooby Doo behavior... and that's why we drink!

Check out Roz's new horror movie trivia podcast called Tickled to Death as well as Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez (because we'll never stop talking about her genius segment "EVP or EVPlease". Let's also help her become a famous YouTube...