The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister simply by being opportunistic. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a cult leader, or a scammer? Instead of portraying criminals as distinctly “other,” we explore our similarities and reveal the dark potential lurking inside of all of us. The Opportunist will launch with an episodic series on Sherry Shriner, a midwest mom and life-long church goer turned internet cult leader. The series follows Sherry as she gains thousands of followers online by promoting her own religion (a blend of biblical doomsday predictions and popular alien/reptilian conspiracy theories) and profits on selling spiritual weapons that defeat aliens and demons. As she rises to the status of infallible goddess, she leaves a trail of death and destruction in her wake. We speak with family & friends of deceased cult members, prosecutors, police officers, a high profile cult expert and more. Through thought-provoking interviews and investigative reporting, The Opportunist invites the listener along with us on a thrilling journey of discovery. Listen today at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-opportunist-podcast/id1551162705  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And That's Why We Drink

THE OPPORTUNIST IS AVAILABLE NOW

Let's plunge into it! Episode 210 celebrates all things lemon and plunger related as we also spill bread crumbs all over the floor... That's because Em is taking us on a very timely journey through the wild web of beliefs of the QAnon conspiracy theory. Then we segoo flawlessly into cult territory as Christine takes us to Antelope, Oregon in the 80s to cover the Rajneesh Movement and their plan to poison an entire town. We also learn how Christine finally made the cut for Hoboken Style, baby! ...and that's why we drink!  Here are some real sites you can visit for more info on the fight against human trafficking:  freedomunited.org humantraffickingcenter.org assetcampaign.org The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1.888.373.7888 Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/DRINK Right now, you can go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK, for 20% off your first box! Go to DailyHarvest.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box! Visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today! Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/DRINK Make the switch to Native TODAY by going to NativeDeo.com/DRINK, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get 25% off your first order! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden Plunger Award and the London Fog Cult

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

Happy February! We've got DJ Love and DJ Cupid in the house... but we rewound live radio so we're actually not sure those are the final names we're going with. This month we've got quite the smorgasbord of mind-bending tales, some involving love, some obsession, maybe even a little Bigfoot spoken word poetry in the mix. Definitely make sure you listen to the very end for an especially mind-blowing story. We'll give you a hint, it involves Zak Bagans! It was just a real dealer's choice this month and Eva was the dealer. Our main takeaways are: A love emergency is still an emergency and also we might have rashes on our souls... and that's why we drink! Get your tickets to our new virtual live show here! onlocationlive.com/atwwd And submit your scariest experiences to atwwdfromourcouches@gmail.com for your chance to be featured! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Go to Curology.com/DRINK for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! Go to HuntAKiller.com/DRINK and use DRINK for 20% off your first box! Step up your cooking game now and head over to Misen.com/DRINK for 20% off your first order! Go to FLEXFITS.com and use code DRINK for 20% Flex Disc Starter Kits—or 10% off your first Flex Cup—PLUS free U.S. shipping! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and And That’s Why We Drink listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/DRINK Get $75 off your first order at Burrow.com/DRINK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Stories: Vol. 52

Lindas and tigers and bears... oh my! Episode 208 is brought to you by plain water, Em's bougie childhood and Xiinön's birth story. On the paranormal side of things, Em takes us back to the 80s for a UFO sighting from Japan Airlines flight 1628, a plane that was carrying some very Christine-specific cargo. Then Christine covers the dark and controversial case of the murder of Trang Ho by her Harvard roommate Sinedu Tadesse. We also learned a new phrase and it's, "please don't violate our airspace"... and that's why we drink!  Get your tickets to our new virtual live show here! onlocationlive.com/atwwd And submit your scariest experiences to atwwdfromourcouches@gmail.com for your chance to be featured!  Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Get $75 off your first order at Burrow.com/DRINK Calm is offering 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/DRINK Go to ZOLA.com/DRINK today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates! Go to HelloFresh.com/drink10 and use code drink10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Use coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.com Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/atwwd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creepy Coats and a Party Lemon

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.

The Return of the Plunger Fort and the Paranormal Gossip Mill

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.

A Vengeful Lady Fish and Biscuits with Bear

Be careful with your bread this year, everyone! It's episode 205 and we're already worried about what we could manifest even with just sandwich predictions. Speaking of predictions, this week Em covers all the times the TV show The Simpsons predicted the future, and how the writers just might be time-traveling mathematicians. Then Christine covers the story of Mexican human rights activist Miriam Rodríguez Martínez and how she tracked down her daughter’s killers all on her own. Also, why did no one call us to go eat cheese on Mars... and that's why we drink!  You can find Christine's heartfelt video on miscarriage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOiCz2KMuRs Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  With Daily Harvest, we’re enjoying undeniably delicious, clean food, without any of the prep. And whether you’re looking to have your daily dose of fruits and veggies, or just want to have a little more time back on your hands you can too! Get started today. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code DRINK to get $25 off your first box! Native deodorant is made with ingredients you’ve heard of, like coconut oil and shea butter. You wear deodorant every day, shouldn’t you be able to understand the ingredients list? Make the switch to Native TODAY by going to NativeDeo.com/drink, or use promo code drink at checkout, and get 20% off your first order. 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. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Zero Gravity Wine Bra and a Coffee Date with Slender Man

Happy 2021 and episode 204! Christine has already met her quota of songs sung to Em, but don't worry she has more. This week we're starting the new year with a bang as Em brings us the story of the Golem, straight out of Jewish folklore. Then Christine covers heavy hitter Son of Sam and throws Em back to stories Linda told of living in the area Son of Sam terrorized. We also speculate on the horrors of Fantasia and we, like Golem the Pokemon, would also like one hundred candies in order to evolve... and that's why we drink!  Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  FabFitFun is the only subscription that delivers full-size, self-care and wellness products straight to your door. Use coupon code “DRINK” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com. #fabfitfunpartner Whether you’re looking for peak performance or better health, covering your bases with Athletic Greens makes investing in your energy, immunity and gut health each day simple, tasty and efficient. Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a commitment to their health every day. If you’re getting ready to hunker down for the winter, make sure your home is up to the task with Burrow. Right now, you can save an extra $75 off your purchase by going to Burrow.com/DRINK! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Year's Sandwich Predictions and the Old Synaprague

Welcome to 2021! We're only predicting sandwiches this time around. We decided to scale down our manifesting this year and just focus on food... remember when we learned the history of the word "quarantine" mere weeks before the epidemic hit. Yikes! We're just so glad to be here in the new year with you all and reading your creepy stories. This month Em dubs the theme "poop your pants" scary. We've got an equal split of wild paranormal stories and true crime connections, like the truth behind who spotted Richard Speck's notorious tattoo that led to his capture. We also hear from a listener who was cursed by our listeners episode about curses caused by the podcast. Lastly, we may or may not have discovered that Chrsitine's real dad is a bathroom shadow figure... and that's why we drink!  Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Whether you’re looking for peak performance or better health, covering your bases with Athletic Greens makes investing in your energy, immunity and gut health each day simple, tasty and efficient. Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a commitment to their health every day. Stitch Fix offers clothing hand-selected by expert stylists for your unique size, style, and budget. It’s a completely different and fun way to find clothes that you will love to wear. Get started today at StitchFix.com/DRINK and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix! With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. HelloFresh lets you skip those trips to the grocery store, and makes home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – and that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/drink10 and use code drink10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Stories: Vol. 51

Christmastime is here! It's episode 203 and our official holiday episode so whether you celebrate with Elf on a Shelf, Mensch on a Bench, Krampus on the Mantle or Caillou in the Bayou, we're here to bring you some festive cheer! Em takes us into the wintery snowbanks to cover the history of the Yeti, then Christine covers the Christmas crimes of lone outsider Dewey Sham aka the Santa Clause Burglaries. Em also declares Christine dangerously good at bamboozling... and that's why we drink!  Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  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. That’s 10% off everything—including White TRUFF VIP box and TRUFF Variety Pack. Just in time for the holidays! Just shop at truff.com and use promo code DRINK. Get a 3-Step Routine for any skin type by visiting glossier.com/podcast/DRINK. For a limited time, new customers can get 10% off your first order. Simply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and join health experts, athletes and health conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health every day. Go to HelloFresh.com/drink10 and use code drink10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. HelloFresh lets you skip those trips to the grocery store, and makes home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – and that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Abdominal Snowman and Christmas on an Embered Ash

Would we want to have our pants unbuttoned in a dark wardrobe by a bunch of spiritualists? We ponder this and many more hard hitting questions this week as Em brings us back to the booming age of American Spiritualism with the story of the Davenport Brothers and their tricky wardrobe. Then Christine takes us to 1996 and Christmas day in Boulder, Colorado for, you guessed it, the notorious JonBenét Ramsey case! Our orthopedic slippers are off on this one, so buckle up for all of our thoughts and theories. We also hatch a plan to convert our Blue's Clues wardrobe into a working Davenport cabinet... and that's why we drink!  Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Right now, Embark has an offer on their Breed and Health Kit for our listeners this holiday season! Go to Embarkvet.com now to get free shipping and save $50 off your Embark Breed and Health Kit with promo code DRINK. Visit Embarkvet.com and use promo code DRINK to save $50 today. Finally, a pair of glasses designed for the 21st century. Go to FelixGrayglasses.com/DRINK to shop glasses that work as hard as you do. Free Shipping. Free Exchanges. 30-day money back guarantee. FelixGrayglasses.com/DRINK. 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! FabFitFun is the only subscription that delivers full-size self-care and wellness products straight to your door. Use coupon code “DRINK” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spiritualist Chippendales and the Murder Situation Show

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Stories: Vol. 50

Episode 201 is one linguine all the way to the top! Mostly because we discover that if we die under strange circumstances and there's not a ouija board session with us entered as witness testimony, we'll be pissed. This week Em covers the Fox Sisters, whose claim to fame is foot cracking and accidentally founding American Spiritualism. Then Christine takes us to Australia for the wildly mysterious death of Phoebe Handsjuk and a deep dive on the science of trash shoots. And maybe we're just a product of our times, but we're not sure we would recognize the specific sounds of coffin-making... and that's why we drink!  Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Don’t wait. Do something nice for yourself. Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code drink to get 10% off your first order and free shipping. 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. Listen at home, or wherever you are — your holidays will be merrier with fun, festive tunes. Remember: for a limited time, new subscribers can get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE. Go to Amazon.com/whywedrink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pi Day Advent Season and a Ouija Planchette Flasher

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.com Check out Em's digital escape room here! (For the best quality, please use a laptop instead of a phone. Thanks!) Bit.ly/atwwdescaperoom 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. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Burbank Fish-Flopper and a Homicidal Rhombus

Murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and join us every Sunday for some chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. The world's a scary place. And that's why we drink!

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