E223 Schiefersaurs and Balloonatoons

Happy October 39th, where Christine doesn’t know exponents and Em doesn’t know calendars. Em tells the story of Anneliese Michel, the inspiration for the Exorcism of Emily Rose and one of the truest proofs of demonic possession in recorded history. Meanwhile, Christine talks about the Axeman of New Orleans, who chisels some panels and taps some faces. (It’s like the Purge, but with jazz music.)If there’s one thing you take away from this episode, we hope it’s the fact that we’re modern-day jesters, and Gio is the Venn diagram of our love. I promise that makes more sense in context. I think.Don’t forget to check out our incredible sponsors, Mack Weldon (promo code “Drink”) and Hello Fresh (promo code “Drink30”). You won’t regret it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Okt 20171h 24min

How are you peeling? Because it’s time for episode 38, in which Em throws Allison an epic birthday, the recording room is haunted as ever, and we find out Christine is the oracle of our time. Don’t worry, there are also ghosts and murders.Em’s story is San Antonio, TX. Wait, no it’s not. But it is IN San Antonio, TX. It’s called the Menger Hotel and it’s haunted by a rude lady knitting, children playing with trains, and Teddy Roosevelt himself.Meanwhile, Christine tells the story of this mo-fo named John List, a guy who pretends to be deeply religious but is actually just a plain old family annihilator.We cleanse our palates with a Gio-scope, brought to you this week by the Onion (and our good friend Theron). Let’s Scorpi-Go!Oh and Ernesto, if you’re out there, let me buy you a drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Okt 20171h 27min

Thanks, Mr. Bagans. In episode 37, Em talks about a self-sabotaging building called the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Christine razzle-dazzles with the story Issei Sagawa, the creepy cannibal who roams free (and whines about it) to this day. And that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Okt 20171h 3min

It’s episode 36, and Gio Horoscopes are back - you’re welcome, Scorpios - but first you have to suffer through our stories. Em tells us about Cleveland’s Franklin Castle, which is haunted by murdered children, wanna-be spies, and partying German Socialists. Christine tells the story of the infamous Bathtub Girls of Ontario, who were NOT actors in a Myspace lesbian porno, but were actually two murderous children who got off easy for killing their own mother. And that’s why we drink… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Okt 201758min

It’s our eighth listener’s episode! I know we say this every month, but it’s one of our best yet. In this episode we read your crazy stories, including a death-filled visit to LA, relentless Gettysburg ghosts, an aggressive poltergeist, and an encounter with our pal ZOZO! BUCKLE UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Okt 201751min

It’s episode 35, and we still haven’t left our plunger tent. Lord help us. In this episode we discuss the merits of guns in fighting ghosts, Em gives her best impression of a fire, and we record-scratch our way through a voodoo-related murder-suicide.Meanwhile, Em tells Christine about Wisconsin’s most haunted house, the Summerwind Mansion, and Christine tells Em about the New Orleans’ Rampart Street Murder House, where the tragic Zack and Addie murder/suicide took place in 2006. And that's why we drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Okt 20171h 19min

Episode 34 is coming at you straight from our plunger fort! We’ve moved into the new “recording studio” but truly not much has changed…except the end of our intro song! We still talk booze, ghosts, and murder. This week’s stories include the terrifying San Pedro Haunting and the crazy story of Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger. Oh also, Tina and Jeff were there.This episode was sponsored by ModCloth, where you can find fashion as unique as you are. Use promo code DRINK at modcloth.com for 30% off your order of $100 or more!This episode was also sponsored by Casper - an obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Visit casper.com/drink and use promo code “drink” for $50 off your order of a mattress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Sep 20171h 6min

The one and only Lisa Lampanelli joins us this week for an epic episode! Tune in to hear the Queen of Mean get her orphans mixed up, reenact her teenage fight with the devil, and tell us about her her new podcast, Stuffed, available now on iTunes.We didn’t forget about the ghosts and murder, though. Em covers the Rolling Hills Asylum, where orphans, vagrants, and single women built their own coffins, and where all three of us are apparently qualified to live. Meanwhile, Christine covers the infamous serial-killer-couple Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.This episode was sponsored by ModCloth, where you can find fashion as unique as you are. Use promo code DRINK at modcloth.com for 30% off your order of $100 or more!This episode was also sponsored by Hello Fresh, the meal kit delivery service that makes cooking more fun so you can focus on the whole experience, not just the final plate. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code DRINK30! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Sep 20171h 29min