A Highlight Reel of Chaos and Cocktails
After wading through hundreds of episodes featuring Em’s ghost stories that would make a paranormal investigator weep and Christine’s true crime tales that serve as compelling arguments for having four locks and bolts on every door in your house, I’ve decided on this list of the best episodes. These are audio stories that showcase the perfect storm of supernatural shenanigans, human depravity, and the kind of alcohol-fueled commentary that makes you feel like you’re having the world’s most inappropriate book club meeting.
Whether you’re a longtime listener who needs a reminder of why you started this journey into darkness or a newcomer who’s looking for the perfect entry point into the beautiful disaster that is ATWWD, these episodes represent the show at its most unhinged, most educational, and most likely to make you text your friends at midnight asking if they think your house might be haunted too.
E424 Mount Shasta Synchronicities and Beelzebubbe’s Little Matzo Ball
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This week Em presents Part two of the exorcisms of Nicola Aubry where the devil displays theatrical flair. Then Christine examines the devastating Part two of Billie-Jo Jenkins’ case. And they question whether they’re reclaiming ‘manifesto’? …and that’s why we drink
E10 Annabelle the Doll-y Parton Impersonator and the Tap Water Scammer
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The hosts present the story of Annabelle the (extraordinarily unsettling) Doll and America’s first serial killer, the infamous H. H. Holmes. Countless reasons to drink this week.
E173 Mongoose Cam and a New Gemini Icon
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Watch your chickens this week because Gef the Gemini, spectral Mongoose might target them! Em travels to the Isle of Man for the bizarre tale of Gef the Mongoose in part two of their Harry Price series. Then Christine examines the controversial Smiley Face Killings. The hosts feel exhausted by this 80-year-old mongoose and his Gemini behavior… and that’s why we gossip then vanish!
E212 Conspiracy Theory Lasagna and the Migraine Episode
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The hosts declare: Q ain’t cute, friends! Em concludes their QAnon trilogy, exploring how this movement mirrors cult activity and offering resources for those struggling with Q-related situations. Then Christine travels Down Under for the complex and brutal Snowtown Murders. Listeners might need their alcoholic beverages for this one… and that’s why we drink!
E158 A Vodka Blanket and Radioactive Snow Angels
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Alert! Alert! The hosts activate the vodka emergency buddy system this week! Em covers the mysterious Dyatlov Pass Incident while Christine examines the recent gruesome murder of Kevin Bacon, not the actor but a beloved Michigan hairstylist. They’re also graced with Gio’s nap time blep tongue appearance… and that’s why we drink!
E87 Paranormal Fun Facts and Your Sister’s Pony
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Are you sitting down? It’s time for the talk about ghost reproduction! This week Em covers the origins of Casper the Friendly Ghost while still traumatizing Christine. Meanwhile, Christine explores the wild story of Jack Gilbert Graham, a pre-TSA tale. They also preview a listener’s theme song remix for their live shows and discuss Halloween sleepover plans… and that’s why we drink!
E221 Family Nuts and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Backrooms
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Em officially covers the highly requested Backrooms Theory. From mobile mannequins to death sheep to boiled almond water currency, it’s a wild ride. Then Christine examines Abraham Shakespeare’s tragic lottery murder by Dee Dee Moore.
Listener Stories: Vol. 32
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The hosts might have gotten distracted by pizza and some old school nonsense videos online but they’re present and slap-happy! They’re also terrified of mirrors… per Christine’s request they have a mirror-heavy episode full of truly scary stories of listeners plagued by horrifying mirrors and mirror specters… and that’s why we drink!
E53 The Perm of the Century and A Call to the Apron Factory
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Em covers Christine’s favorite topic, Black Eyed Kids (BEKs), whose eyes are voids as black as Em’s heart. Christine examines the wild story of Dolly Oesterreich and her “Bat Man” lover who ended up arrested for murder. Em was groped by a ghost and Christine can’t subtract by two.
E149 An Unidentified Naked Object and the Girl Who Cried Jude Law
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The hosts have an inadvertent ocean theme this week with plenty of sea puns… Em covers the story of Nessie’s Canadian Cousin Ogopogo, not to be confused with John Wayne Gacy’s Pogo the Clown. Then Christine takes listeners to Ocean City, Maryland for the tale of scrapbook store owners turned murderers, Erika and Benjamin Sifrit. Christine also claims she’s seen Jude Law.
E252 B-List Ghosts and French Diamond Thief Girlboss Energy
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Meet the hosts at the floating ghost beer, because it’s episode 252 and they’re still at the haunted bar! Em finishes their two-part series on the Glen Tavern Inn and the Phillip Experiment to create a fake (or psychically real?) ghost. Then Eva covers French Adventuress Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy aka self proclaimed Comtesse de La Motte, and the Affair of the Diamond Necklace that helped kickstart the French Revolution.
E137 Satan’s Little Helper and the Year of the Microwave
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The hosts are asking the hard hitting questions this week: which came first the Pukwudgie or the hauntings? Em follows up on their Bridgewater Triangle story with a deep dive into the history of the Pukwudgie. Then Christine covers the horrifying 2017 abduction of Elizabeth Thomas. They’re also considering re-taking their SATs – what do listeners think they’ll get?
E65 A Gender-Neutral wolf and Satan’s Center Mouth
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The hosts are diving deep into the capture of the Golden State Killer, the murder of Mandy Steingasser, and the 9 Circles of Hell. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure, where Em’s ideal woman has long legs and steak. In this episode, closed cases are solved, and Satan’s got a triple chin. Abandon all hope, u who enter here.
E80 Paranormal Justice and a Depressing High School Reunion
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Listeners can grab their drinks and play along with the ATWWD drinking game as Em covers the haunted AF Rotherwood Mansion (which no one knows how to pronounce) and Christine covers the story of Paula Herring, which led to Nashville’s first urban legend.
E34 A 200-lb Rat and the Dollar Store Plunger
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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.
Listener Stories: Vol. 19
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Listeners can tune in for stories of cultists in the forest, “the upside-down man,” a bizarre glitch in the matrix, and much more.
E14 The Old School House of Pies and Freud’s Field Day
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In this episode, Em tells Christine all about the haunted Hotel Monte Vista, which features a fun dude who hangs raw meat on the chandeliers and some ghosts that just want to have a drink. Meanwhile, Christine brings down the mood with the disturbing story of Josef Fritzl and his underground prison.
E124 A Birdless Penguin and The Wink Face Emoji
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Are they still celebrating their birthdays? Because the hosts consumed an entire ice cream cake between their stories today! They have some major tales – Em concludes their 3-part UFO series with the very creepy Tic-Tac Incident and Christine covers the infamous Casey Anthony case. They also have impending colonoscopies and melted frosting cleanup sessions…
E245 Napkin Hating Ghosts and an Immortal Pregnancy Portal
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Em takes listeners to Scotland for the Ringcroft Poltergeist that includes haunted napkins, wigs, and flying chairs. Then Christine covers the wildly sad and brutal case of Moses Sithole aka the South African Strangler. They hope listeners heed this warning, “thou shalt be troubled til Tuesday” — their local demon.
E180 An Alien silver Fox and Skeleton ASMR
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Today Em gets sultry with poetry from outer space and the epic love story of Elizabeth Klarer and her alien lover. Then Christine covers Jeffrey Dahmer. From skeleton ASMR to the notorious chocolate factory, this one’s a doozy.
E79 A Demonic Sore and the World’s Smallest Violin
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Today Christine covers the brutal attack of Mary Vincent and Em discusses Peggy the haunted doll WHO THEY TALKED TO.
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