What The Ale?
Do you love talking about unsolved mysteries and conspiracy theories while enjoying a pint of local beer? Do you also tend to have a different opinion than everyone else? Do you wish more people wanted to nerd out about conspiracies with you? Do you also freak people out with your knowledge of super creepy things?…no, just us…nevermind…Look no further, you have found your people. “What The Ale” is a podcast that explores some of the world’s most interesting mysteries and conspiracies while enjoying craft brews from all over. Co-hosts and mother-daughter duo Alana Rae and Mama J. discuss t...
Episodes
93. Ken Rex McElroy
Hi. friends! This week we cover the fascinating case of Ken Rex McElroy. He was a troublemaker in Skidmore, Missouri that was killed in broad daylight. in front of sixty people. Let us know what you think!
92. Sweetwater County Library
Hey Friends! So sorry for the delay in releasing, we had a family emergency. This week Mama covers the Sweetwater County Library. Cheers!
91. Lake Lanier
Hey friends! This week Mama covers the history of Forsyth county and Lake Lanier in Georgia. There is a long history of racism and KKK activity in this area, as well as a connection to the trail of tears and so much more. Let us know what y…
90. Taunton State Hospital
Hey friends! It's been a while since we covered a haunted hospital. Since we were recently talking about the Bridgewater Triangle, Alana decided to talk about the Taunton State Hospital in Massachusetts. Cheers!
Flight #18: The Bridgewater Triangle
Hey Friends, this week we dive into one of the great mysteries of Massachusetts: the Bridgewater Triangle. This area is know for ghosts, cryptids, true crime, you name it. Let us know what you think!
89. Ward 5B
Hi Friends! With the current state of the world, we are taking a departure from murder and things to talk about Cliff Morrison and the amazing advocacy he did for HIV/AIDS patients in San Francisco. Cheers!
88. The Enfield Poltergeist
Hey friends! This week we dive into the most famous poltergeist case in the UK: The Enfield Poltergeist! Cheers!!
87. William Desmond Taylor
Hey friends! This week we dive into the unsolved murder of one of the most influential directors of Old Hollywood, William Desmond Taylor. Is there a suspect you think is guilty? Let us know!
86. Omni Grove Park Inn
Hey friends! This week Mama covers the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville. We have one of our silliest haunts, the Lady in Pink. Cheers!
85: The Legend of Ann Bonny
Hey friends, this week is more of a history lesson than mystery, but I thought it's be fun to talk about Ann Bonny! Ann was a notorious pirate in the 1600s and was even on Calico Jack's crew. Was she executed or did she escape her fate? Che…
Flight #17: Fairy Folklore
Hey Friends! This month, we dive into a bunch of folklore surrounding fairies. Volume 2 may be coming out because there were so many, Cheers!
84: Sylvia Likens
Hey friends, this week Mama covers the very sad story of Sylvia Likens. This case has extreme depictions of physical and sexual abuse and torture. Please be sure to take care of yourselves.
83. Banshees
Hey Friends, I promise this is the last time we talk about Ireland for a while. This week we cover the Banshee. Who is she? A ghost, a demon, a pagan god? Let us know what you think!
Keg #17: Project Pegasus
Hey friends! This week we cover a government conspiracy brought to us from Andrew Basiago. Supposedly, Project Pegasus was a government program that developed teleportation and time travel. Let us know what you think!
82. Stockholm Syndrome
Hey friends! Did you ever wonder where "Stockholm Syndrome" came from? Well Mama covers the bank robbery that started it all. Cheers!
81. The Toxic Woman
Hi friends! This week we cover the case of Gloria Ramirez, a woman who died mysteriously which also had a toxic effect to the providers who came into contact with her. Let us know what you think!
80. The Sutro Baths
Hey Friends, This week mama covers a haunted location in San Francisco we had no idea was haunted when we visited. The Sutro Baths were created in the 1800s and were massive aquariums that folks could visit and take baths in. This smorgasbo…
Flight #16: What the Florida Man??
Hey friends! For April, we decided to cover a bit more of a lighter topic. I'm sure everyone joined in on the "Florida Man" trend a few years ago, so we picked some of our favorites. Cheers!
79. The Hellfire Club
Hi friends! This week Alana covers the Hellfire Club in Dublin, Ireland. This was a group of people who worshipped satan and may have participated in occult rituals. The energy at this site is heavy and there is definitely something that wa…
Keg #16: The West Memphis Three
Hi friends! This month we dive into the West Memphis Three. Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley jr. were convicted of the murder of three 8 year old boys due to satanic panic with barely any evidence. The were released from …
78. The Vampire of Sacramento
Hi friends! This week we cover the gruesome case of the Vampire of Sacramento. Richard Chase was a human struggling with mental health, and possibly drug use, that felt he needed to drink blood to save himself. This case is very sad and hea…
77. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
Hi friends! This week we dive into the history of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Not only is it a beautiful museum full of amazing works, the museum was also victim to a historic at heist in 1990. This is the largest propert…
Flight #15: What's Going On With Mirrors?
Hi friends! This month, we talk about all the different superstitions surrounding mirrors. Are they windows to the soul, can they keep you from moving on, or will spirits trap you in them while you sleep? Cheers!
76. The Jefferson Hotel
Hey friends! This week Mama covers the Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson, Texas. This site has so many spirits inside. Let us know which you think is the spookiest! Cheers!
75. The Ancient Ram Inn
Hey Friends! This week we cover one of the most haunted locations in England. The Ancient Ram Inn is on the crossroads of two ley lines, which explains the massive amount of energy this house has. Cheers!
Keg #15: The Original Casanova
Hey friends! Did you know Casanova was a real person...me either. Giacomo Casanova loved two things: Gambling and women. Let us know what you think about his tale. Cheers!
74. Julia Pastrana
Hi friends! This week Mama covers the sad story of Julia Pastrana, a brilliant woman who was exploited because of a condition which gave her a unique appearance. Let us know what you think!
73. The Murder of Bugsy Siegel
Hi friends! This week Alana dives into the murder of Bugsy Siegel, the man who created modern-day Las Vegas. We know this was a mob killing but who the key players are has been up for debate for a long time. Cheers!
Flight #14: Famous Cases of Hybristophilia
Hello friends! This month we dive into Hybristophilia, or the attraction to people who commit crimes. We will cover the history behind the disorder, and then dive into some famous cases of this. Cheers!
72. The Setagaya Family Murders
Hey friends, this week Mama J covers the tragic murders of the Miyazawa family on December 30, 2000. This crime has been unsolved 24 years even with so much evidence that could convict the killer. Cheers!
71. Gef the Talking Mongoose
Hey friends! This week we cover an interesting haunting....creature...idk. The Irving family was visited by a mongoose named Gef in the 1930s and no one can really explain if he was real or a part of a hoax. Cheers!
Keg #14: Jim Jones and the People's Temple
Hey friends! This month we tackled the People's Temple cult and the Jonestown massacre. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
70. The Pythian Castle
Hey friends! This week, we travel to Springfield, MO. This castle was built for the Knights of the Pythia and there is a lot of spiritual energy. Cheers!
69. The Sodder Children
Hey friends! This week we cover the curious case of the Sodder children. Were they killed in their house fire in 1945 or were they abducted? This mysterious case is one that people have been trying to solve for decades. Cheers!
68. Busby's Haunted Chair
Hey friends, this week we cover a ghost who is holding a 400 year old grudge. I totally get having a favorite chair but Thomas Busby takes the cake. This chair has been attributed to several deaths since the 1600s. Cheers!
Flight #13: Ghostly Animals
Happy New Year Friends!! We decided to start off the year with a lighter flight. We always talk about some furry friends staying behind at certain locations so we decided to round up some of the most popular ones. From chickens, to cats, to…
67. Squirrel Cage Jail
Hey Friends! This week we're covering the Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This unique jail looks a lot like a cage one would keep an animal in. Despite it being revolutionary at the time, the logistics of the prison had s…
66. Stanford Prison Experiment
Hey friends! This week Mama covers the Stanford Prison Experiment. This is a study that really did not follow proper research rules and led to some really messed up behaviors from "prison" guards and was forced to end earlier than planned. …
Keg #13: The Nightstalker
Hey friends! This is a massive case but being California natives we felt it was important to cover. Richard Ramirez, aka the Nightstalker, killed at least 14 people, and committed numerous other atrocities from June 1984 to 1985. Let us kno…
65. The Fresno Nightcrawler
Hey friends! This week we dive back into the cryptid pool! The Fresno Night Crawler and Carmel Area Creature have been seen since the early 2000s and look like pants with no one inside them. Cheers!