And That's Why We Drink
True crime podcast review — 2026
"And That's Why We Drink built one of podcasting's most devoted communities by refusing to choose between ghosts and murder — Em and Christine deliver warmth, comedy, and surprisingly sharp research every week."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer blend true crime with paranormal stories in a weekly podcast — Christine covers the supernatural while Em covers real crimes, creating an unusual hybrid format that has built one of the most devoted fan communities in podcasting with warm, comedy-driven delivery.
Best episode to start with
Any recent episode — the format works standalone
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is And That's Why We Drink about?
Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer blend true crime with paranormal stories in a weekly podcast — Christine covers the supernatural while Em covers real crimes, creating an unusual hybrid format that has built one of the most devoted fan communities in podcasting with warm, comedy-driven delivery.
Is And That's Why We Drink worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. True crime fans who also love ghost stories and paranormal content; listeners who want a genuinely fun, friendship-chemistry-driven podcast; great for those who find straight true crime too heavy.
Who is And That's Why We Drink for?
And That's Why We Drink is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations.
What is the best episode of And That's Why We Drink to start with?
We recommend starting with Any recent episode — the format works standalone. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to And That's Why We Drink?
If you enjoy And That's Why We Drink, you might also like: All Killa No Filla, Morbid, My Favorite Murder, Already Gone Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like And That's Why We Drink" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Comedic, warm, irreverent
- Episode length
- ~60-90 min per episode; 400+ episodes; weekly
- Country
- United States
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