And That's Why We Drink

Spooky Cookies and Nipply Ghosts: The ParaSocial Club, E16 BONUS

1.2K views · 1d ago · 9:07

Who knew we needed spooky cookie ASMR this Halloween season?! Join Christine and Joe Skelley, our pal from the Book Lounge by Libby podcast behind the scenes as they prepare for their ghost hunt at the Franklin Castle with a joint cookie baking, decorating and German ghost child EVP session! You can catch their full ghost hunt on the Book Lounge by Libby podcast on all your favorite listening platforms and on the Libby App YouTube channel!

A Ghost Comedian and a Paranormal Therapist: The Parasocial Club, E15

1.5K views · 2d ago · 54:38

Three first time ghost hunters, one allegedly haunted movie theater and only a vague idea of what to do... can they prove the spirits of Cinema Salem are still watching their films? Let's find out on this extra special ParaSocial Club episode with Josh Kring of Out There: A Cryptid Podcast! Join Josh on a sibling exclusive ghost hunt with his sisters Alissa and Jenna as they channel, loud snack and chat up the ghosts of Cinema Salem!

EP 504 Hash-Slinging Specters and Villainous Lemons

13K views · 5d ago · 2:10:19

Cue the graduation music because it’s Episode 504, our 10-year friendiversary, Christine’s final episode, AND the end of spooky season! What better way to send Christine off than for Em to bring it full circle with the tales of the ghosts of SpongeBob, complete with costume changes you’re not gonna want to miss. Then Christine saved a big one for her final story: the infamous female serial killer, Aileen Wuornos. And never forget, Every Villain Is LEMONS...

Horror Book Club and Psychic Vibe Checks: The ParaSocial Club, E14

2.9K views · 1w ago · 1:08:11

Us? Scholars?? When it comes to encouraging anyone who wants it to claim the title "reader", you betcha! Join us this week as Christine, Eva and Joe Skelley of the Book Lounge Podcast by Libby (!!) bring their group chat to life with spooky season book recommendations and stories of Christine and Joe's upcoming ghost hunt at the Franklin Castle. Did they help a ghost cross over to the other side?? Find out in the horror book club group chat!

EP 503: Psychic String Dixie Cups and a Christineception

12K views · 1w ago · 2:02:43

It’s Episode 503, and not even upset stomachs and injured hands can keep us from our regularly scheduled spooky programming! This week Em covers a classic, Stephen King’s Christine both the book and film adaptation. Then Christine covers Part Three of the Murdaugh Murders, wrapping up this wild case. And is anyone else ready for their Halloween main character moment? ...and that’s why we drink!

A Fire Drill Romance and a Pittie Meet-Cute: The Parasocial Club, E13

2.1K views · 2w ago · 1:01:04

More men should read romance! Join us this week for a ravaging ParaSocial Club episode with romance writer Joss Richard! Eva and Joss chat about synchronicities, fake dating and the beauty that is women writing men. We also discover you can have a meet cute with more than just a romantic partner (pet family, anyone?). And has anyone ever fake dated in the real world?? Send us your stories, if you care to share!

EP 502: Haunted Jellyfish and a Brothel Ego Death

13K views · 2w ago · 1:31:11

Episode 502 is here to fully kick off spooky season! To really get into the spirit of the season Em is covering the Terror on 25th St episode of our favorite Bagel Bites’ show. Then Christine covers Part Two of the Murdaugh Murders case whose twists and turns leave us anxiously waiting for next week’s triple threat Part Three. And should we all just start speaking in slow motion for the bit? ...and that’s why we drink!

Sacred Sprinkles and Edible Chemistry: The ParaSocial Club, E12

2.4K views · 3w ago · 1:05:29

Guest: Kiri Callaghan

Come experience a peak sense of cozy with us!! This week Eva chit chats with Kiri Callaghan and Xander Jeanneret about the release of Kiri's latest book The Hearth Witch's Guide to Spite and Spellwork! Your hearth is your home. And we share our magic, practices, intuitions and favorite ingredients we use in our own hearths. See you at the Biltmore Gallery Bar and leave us a donut or sprinkle emoji... iykyk!

EP 501: A Trapdoor Balloon Saloon and Inside Outside Murders

12K views · 3w ago · 1:53:13

It’s episode 501, and we are definitely not about to fall asleep during recording again! This week Em covers the haunted Pioneer Saloon, one of Nevada’s oldest bars, which they got to actually visit just a few weeks ago! Then Christine starts Part One of the Murdaugh Murders case, which somehow gets crazier with every new detail. And remember folks, just because you don’t drink doesn’t mean you can’t have a saloon... and that’s why we drink!

Listener Stories: Vol. 120

17K views · 4w ago · 1:01:40

Happy October everyone! Spooky season is officially here, and what better way to ring it in than with a collection of ghost pet stories (thank you to Patron Christine for suggesting!) On the tails of her animal sanctuary wedding, Eva has gathered us up a batch of tales of very good boi ghost dogs, and some haunted holographic kitties that nearly bring us to tears. And can someone tell us WHAT is up with ghosts being seen on walls?? ...and that’s why we drink!

Cryptids Unscripted Revived!: The ParaSocial Club, E11

2.6K views · 1mo ago · 48:01

We've opened paranormal pandora's box yet again... Cryptids Unscripted is back, spooky friends! Em welcomes to the ParaSocial Club Kyle Kissinger aka the Tea Man of Druid's Garden Tea Company and Custom Cryptids (!!!) a project that includes customizable, swapable cryptid plushies! Em and Kyle dive into their inner D&D Dungeon Master vibes to bring a brand new set of cryptid slam poetry to life.

EP 500: Immortal Hallway Portals and Incriminating Insects

16K views · 1mo ago · 2:03:04

Ahhh!! It’s finally Episode 500!! So grab your favorite milkshake, mocktail, or cocktail and join us for this momentous occasion before the dreaded “Your moment has ended” screen appears. Today, Em takes us to Oregon for the haunted Wolf Creek Inn, where we encounter a ghost army, an absolutely unreasonable amount of Jolly Ranchers, and, of course, some classic Z.B. shenanigans.

Paranormal Spreadsheets and Spellcasting Housewives: The ParaSocial Club, E10

3.1K views · 1mo ago · 1:33:20

Most of us tune into reality TV for the chaos and the interpersonal drama, but today Eva and Beth Windom of Missed Connections Podcast dive into the paranormal side of our favorite shows. Touching on some of the most woo-woo moments like Real Housewives of Beverly Hills “Dinner Party from Hell”, the infamous “Housewives Curse”, and yes Stassi’s Dark Passenger is coming with us.

EP 499: Symbiotic Snack Partners and Peppermint Pattie Problems (feat. Guest Host Bethany Watson)

15K views · 1mo ago · 2:48:40

Welcome to another rousing, titillating, & bone-chilling episode of And That’s Why We Drink! Christine couldn’t be here this week, so Em is joined by our very own Jerry O’Connell, the lovely Bethany Watson! Today, Em brings us the Staten Island urban legend of Cropsey, with a little side venture into the deeply upsetting true crime of the Willowbrook State School.

A Naughty Renaissance and Lava Lamp Dreams: The ParaSocial Club, E9

5K views · 1mo ago · 1:32:30

It’s time for another blast from the past as we dive headfirst into the transparent tech craze of the ’naughties' with Em and Christian from That’s Pretty Dark Podcast! We’re getting nostalgic for all things clear and plastic, from see-through gadgets to the clear soda craze, with a splash of prison-tech history and some fascinating cultural parallels between then and now. And tell us in the comments: what piece of ’90s clear tech still has a translucent grip on your heart?