Listener Stories: Vol. 113

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!Photo Links:Scrim at the City Council MeetingScrim’s Jump VideoTurpin Family PhotosCatch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK Join the loyalty program for renters at http://joinbilt.com/drink and use our URL so they know we sent you.Go to https://quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365-day returns on high-quality wardrobe staples from Quince, now available in Canada.Switch to Mint Mobile and, for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15/month—visit https://mintmobile.com/ATWWD to start saving.Go to https://helixsleep.com/drink for 27% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!___________________Help your dog live their best life with high-quality food from The Pets Table. Take advantage of this limited time offer: Get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two at https://ThePetsTable.com and use code drink55.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code DRINK at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/drink Join millions banking fee-free with Chime and get up to $350 when you sign up at http://chime.com/DRINK .Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code DRINK at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code DRINK.Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/drink #skimspartnerTry ZipRecruiter for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/DRINK to hire faster and find quality candidates.Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at https://WarbyParker.com/drink — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adIf 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

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!P.S. Happy 9 years of And That’s Why We Drink!!! We’re so grateful to all of you for listening to us whether you’ve just started, or been here from the beginning. Here’s to many more episodes!Photo Links:Laurel Glen Mausoleum StatueMegan Todt and childrenCatch Taylar over on Creeps and Crimes wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://creepsandcrimespodcast.com/ for more info!Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/drink ! #honeylovepodGo to http://hellofresh.com/drink10fm to get 10 free meals plus a free Zwilling Knife ($144.99 value) on your third box; offer valid for new subscribers while supplies last.Switch to Mint Mobile and, for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15/month—visit http://mintmobile.com/ATWWD to claim the offer.Enjoy 30% off with code DRINK at http://boxiecat.com/DRINK.If 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.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code DRINK at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/drink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!Etsy Links:https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheXtineFileshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/foragerscraftshopCatch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________For 50% off your order, head to http://DailyLook.com and use code DRINKLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/drinkFor a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to http://Hungryroot.com/DRINK and use code DRINK.Try ZipRecruiter for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/DRINK to hire faster and find quality candidates for your team.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.Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!Catch more of Aliza Kelly on her podcast Horoscope Weekly, on socials @AlizaKelly, or visit her website https://alizakelly.com!___________________Chime is the most rewarding way to bank—join millions banking fee-free and sign up in minutes at https://chime.com/drinkUpgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/DRINK and use code DRINK to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off.Get 50% off Unlimited premium wireless—plans start at $15/month at https://mintmobile.com/atwwd.Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!Photo Links:Outlaws and Lawmen Jail MuseumAngelika and VincentBannerman IslandCatch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/DRINK to explore coverage. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.Help your dog live their best life with high-quality food from The Pets Table—get 55% off your first box plus 10% off your next two at https://thepetstable.com with code drink55.Visit https://quince.com/drink for free shipping and 365-day returns (now available in Canada).Join the loyalty program for renters at https://joinbilt.com/drink and use our URL so they know we sent you.Go to https://helixsleep.com/drink for up to 20% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of ATWWD. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Photo Links:Houska CastleOslo Plaza Woman’s MealOslo Plaza Woman Sketch Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/drink #skimspartner Get 40% off your first Hungryroot box plus a free item in every box for life—visit https://hungryroot.com/DRINK and use code DRINK. Join the loyalty program for renters and earn points on rent and mortgage payments to redeem toward flights, hotels, Amazon.com, Lyft rides, and more at https://joinbilt.com/drink promo code DRINK. Get Boxie at https://boxiecat.com/DRINK and enjoy 30% off with code DRINK. Go to https://helixsleep.com/drink for 20% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of ATWWD. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 . The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Go to https://hellofresh.com/drink10fm to get 10 free meals plus a free Zwilling Knife ($144.99 value) on your third box—offer valid for new subscribers while supplies last. 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 Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK Get 40% off your entire order at https://Lolablankets.com by using code DRINK at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Photo Links:Fred Watkyns PhotoFort Worth Trio: Mary Rachel Trlica, Lisa Renee Wilson, Julie Ann MoseleyThe Letter Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Get 40% off your first box plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/DRINK with code DRINK. For 50% off your order, head to https://DailyLook.com and use code DRINK Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/DRINK to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, please don't wait to get help—book a free call with the NOCD team to learn more: https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD Save 20% off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/DRINK ! #honeylovepod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices