What The Ale?

Alana Rae and Mama J.

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 their shared love of mysteries and urban legends from all over the world. And while they have the same taste in pretty much everything, they can never agree on the best pints in town (#teamhazy #teamstout). Join us on our journey into the lore to uncover the answers to the most fascinating cases from around the world. What the Ale? We may even solve something!

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A Taster for your ears

A Taster for your ears

Welcome to What the Ale? We wanted to give you a taste of our show before we begin releasing full episodes 6/14/23! Stay thirsty friends.-Alana Rae and Mama J

Episodios

55. Dean Corll aka the Candyman

55. Dean Corll aka the Candyman

Hey friends! This week Alana covers the murders of Dean Corll or the real life Candyman. To be clear his case has nothing to do with the movies. Him and his accomplices David Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley tortured and murdered at least twenty-seven young men and boys in the 1970s. This case is so tragic, so please take care of yourselves. Cheers!

Flight #10: Disneyland Ghosts

Flight #10: Disneyland Ghosts

Hey friends! As we enter spooky season and October, we decided that we wanted to talk about one of our favorite places: Disneyland. While the park has been dubbed the Happiest Place on Earth, it also has a darker past and more than 999 happy haunts. Cheers!

54. The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel

54. The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel

Hi friends! This week we cover the tragic case of Anneliese Michel. She was a young woman in Germany who underwent over 60 exorcisms before passing away as a result of malnutrition. Was this a case of mental illness or was this a legitimate possession? Cheers!

53. Twin Flame Universe

53. Twin Flame Universe

Hey Friends! It's been a while since we covered a cult. Alana dives into the Twin Flames Universe and all the ways it is absolutely a cult. Cheers!

Keg #10: The Exonerated Five (part 2)

Keg #10: The Exonerated Five (part 2)

Hi Friends, Time to wrap up this really tough case. The Central Park Five become the Exonerated Five when Matias Reyes confessed to the crime in 2002. We go over the confession, what was going on with the boys, and where they are now. Cheers!

Keg #10: The Central Park 5 (Part 1)

Keg #10: The Central Park 5 (Part 1)

Hey friends! This month we decided to cover the very tragic case of the Central Park 5. Since we're doing this in two parts, this episode will cover the events going on the night of the attack, how the boys were identified and interrogated, and the outcome of their trials. Remember while this episode is really tough, there is a happy ending at the end of all of this. Cheers!

52. Marin County Courthouse Rebellion

52. Marin County Courthouse Rebellion

Hey friends! This week we cover the Marin County Courthouse Rebellion in Northern California. This is a complex case of people taking action after being mistreated by the penal system. We're not saying it's right but we understand. Cheers!

51. The Pfister Hotel

51. The Pfister Hotel

Hey Friends! I've been missing talking about ghosts, so i decided to cover one of the most haunted hotels in the Midwest: The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. Is it all a ploy to scare NBA and MLB athletes that stay here or is there something going on at this luxury hotel? Cheers!

Flight #9: All Things Denver

Flight #9: All Things Denver

Hey Friends! Since we are having a blast in Colorado, we thought we should share some haunted locations in the Mile High City!! We are even going to explore a few this weekend. Cheers!

50. Kenneth What's the Frequency?

50. Kenneth What's the Frequency?

Hello Friends! This week Mama covers the interesting story behind REM's song "What's the Frequency, Kenneth". Cheers!

49. Mike Malloy

49. Mike Malloy

Hey friends! This week Alana covers the unbelievable story of the man who wouldn't die, Michael Malloy. He supposedly survived 20 attempts on his life by a murder trust. Let us know what you all think. Sláinte!

48. Ouija Board Murders

48. Ouija Board Murders

Hey friend! This week Mama J covers the the first Ouja Board murder aka the story of Dorothea and Maddie Turley. Cheers!

47, Bobby Mackey's Music Word

47, Bobby Mackey's Music Word

Hello friends! Join us on a journey to the most haunted nightclub in the US. Bobby Mackey's has a dark past full of murders, cults, and tragedy. It's no wonder there are lingering spirits. Cheers!

46. Moab Murders

46. Moab Murders

Hello Friends! Summer break is over, and we're back to our regularly scheduled podcasting. This week Mama covers the tragic case of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner who were murdered in the summer of 2021. While there is a pretty clear suspect in this case, the case can't be formally solved. Cheers!

45. The Keddie Cabin Murders

45. The Keddie Cabin Murders

Hey friends! Sorry for the delay in posting. Between jet lag and time zones we weren't able to get it together in time. We are taking it back to the horror movie flight where I mentioned the Keddie Cabin Murders. This tragic case is a quadruple murder of the Sharp family and their friend Dana Wingate. Cheers!

44. The Kirtland Cult Murders

44. The Kirtland Cult Murders

Hello Friends! This week we cover our first cult killings. The Kirtland Cult led by Jeffrey Lundgen murdered the five members of the Avery family in 1989 as a blood sacrifice. Dive deep into this tragedy and let us know what you think. Cheers!

43. Moon River Brewing Company

43. Moon River Brewing Company

Hello Friends! This week we dive into our first haunted bar!!! The Moon River Brewing Co. is in Savannah, GA and houses some very interesting spirits. The berwery which was once a hotel has seen several violent deaths, a yellow fever outbreak, and the Civil War. Cheers!

Keg #9: LGBTQIA+ Liberation Movements

Keg #9: LGBTQIA+ Liberation Movements

Hello friends! In honor of pride month we decided to cover the Stonewall Riots, the amazing work of Edie Windsor, and Obergfell vs. Hodges. These major events sparked the passage of LGBTQIA+ rights, and we felt it was so important to cover. Cheers!

42. The Goatman's Bridge

42. The Goatman's Bridge

Hey Friends! This week Mama covers the legend of the Goatman's Bridge in Denton County, TX. Watch out when you try to cross because the spirit of the Goatman may come to get you. Is this spirit a vengeful spirit or is there something demonic afoot? Let us know what you think! Cheers!!

41. Dorian Corey and Her Skeleton in the Closet

41. Dorian Corey and Her Skeleton in the Closet

Hello friends! I wanted to cover the iconic house mother and drag performer Dorian Corey from NYCs Ballroom scene. We even talk about the mysterious death of Bobby Wells who was found mummified in her closet. Cheers!