Show overview
What The Ale? has been publishing since 2023, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 135 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 53 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 8 months ago. The busiest year was 2024, with 65 episodes published. Published by Alana Rae and Mama J..
From the publisher
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!If there are any topics you would like to hear from us, or if you just want to say hi, please follow this link to the request form:https://forms.gle/HfxT9KonWNmB7Wo18
Latest Episodes
View all 135 episodesFlight #19: Haunted Monterey
EHi friends! This month, We dive into several haunted locations in Monterey, California. Mama was even fortunate enough to visit some of them. Cheers!
Ep 9595. The El Rancho Hotel
EHi Friends, this week Alana covers the El Rancho Hotel. This hotel was once a hub for Old Hollywood stars filming westerns. Nowadays, it's a reminder of this golden age, and there are even some residual hauntings. Cheers!
94. The Rio Grande Murders
EHi friends, This week Mama covers the first unsolved murder case in New Mexico. Two couples went on a road trip and disappeared. Let us know what you think!
Ep 9393. Ken Rex McElroy
EHi. 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!
Ep 9292. Sweetwater County Library
EHey Friends! So sorry for the delay in releasing, we had a family emergency. This week Mama covers the Sweetwater County Library. Cheers!
Ep 9191. Lake Lanier
EHey 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 you think.
Ep 9090. Taunton State Hospital
EHey 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
EHey 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
EHi 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!
Ep 8888. The Enfield Poltergeist
EHey friends! This week we dive into the most famous poltergeist case in the UK: The Enfield Poltergeist! Cheers!!
Ep 8787. William Desmond Taylor
EHey 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!
Ep 8686. Omni Grove Park Inn
EHey friends! This week Mama covers the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville. We have one of our silliest haunts, the Lady in Pink. Cheers!
Ep 8585: The Legend of Ann Bonny
EHey 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? Cheers!
Flight #17: Fairy Folklore
EHey Friends! This month, we dive into a bunch of folklore surrounding fairies. Volume 2 may be coming out because there were so many, Cheers!
Ep 8484: Sylvia Likens
EHey 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.
Ep 8383. Banshees
EHey 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
EHey 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!
Ep 8282. Stockholm Syndrome
EHey friends! Did you ever wonder where "Stockholm Syndrome" came from? Well Mama covers the bank robbery that started it all. Cheers!
Ep 8181. The Toxic Woman
EHi 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!
Ep 8080. The Sutro Baths
EHey 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 smorgasbord of horror is now a ruin, but many folks believe spirits still remain. Cheers!