What The Ale?

Happy 2024 Friends! For our first keg of the year, we decided to cover one of the most notorious unsolved cases in Northern California...The Zodiac Killer! Which suspect do you all like for the case? Let us know your theories. Mama also talks a bit about the copycat shooter in New York City. Heriberto Seda or Eddie shot vulnerable folks throughout NYC in the 1990s and was dubbed the "Brooklyn Shooter". Cheers

Happy Wednesday friends! This week Mama covers the Cleveland Torso Killings since we brought it up so much during the Black Dahlia episode. Let us know if you this Sweeney committed the crimes or if there's another suspect we should consider. Cheers!

Happy New Year friends! Full disclosure, we got some wires crossed this week and both covered the same topic: the murder of Elizabeth Short aka the Black Dahlia. Luckily we could share some theories about who killed this Hollywood hopeful in 1947. Cheers!

Happy 2024 Friends! For the first flight of the year we wanted to kick things off with a bang. Mama and Alana picked some of their favorite haunted doll stories. Please proceed with caution and be respectful to this beings as they have been known to cause some trouble.

Happy Wednesday friends and welcome to the last episode of 2023!! Can you believe we made it? This week we chose a subject with a bit more magic...the history of Harry Houdini and his war against mediums. Cheers!

Hello friends! Sorry for the delay in releasing this episode, but we are so excited to be sharing the story of the Mary Celeste with you all. What happened to the passengers on this ship and why they disappeared remains a mystery to this day. Cheers!

Welcome to the December Keg friends! This month we researched the conspiracy as to whether David Berkowitz was the sole Son of Sam killer. We also discuss a recently solved cold case and other creepy cult things. Cheers!

Happy Holidays Friends! This week Alana covers different holiday traditions including Krampus! Do you all have any unique holiday traditions? DM or email us to let us know!!

Happy Wednesday friends! This week we Mama J dives into the story of Elmer J McCurdy, a train robber, side show attraction, "wax figure", and fun house jump scare. Cheers!

Welcome to our November flight friends!!! This month we discuss spirited stays you can consider for your next road trip. Alana Rae talks about the Mitzpah Hotel and the Clown Motel (eek) in Tonopah, Nevada. Mama ends with the Goldfield Hotel in down the road ini Goldfield. These mining towns brought all sorts of characters who may have never left. Cheers!

Happy Wednesday Friends!! This week Alana Rae tackles the Devil Made Me Do It Case. Was David Glatzel possessed? Did a demon cause Arne Johnson to kill his landlord? Is demonic posession a legitimate defense? Let us know what you all think! DM us on Instagram (@whatthealepod) or email [email protected] if you have any stories or theories you want to chare. Cheers!!

Hello friends, happy Wednesday! This week Mama covers the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner. In 2017 Ashley vanished from the Blackfoot Indian Reservation. If you have any leads submit them to fbi.gov or to the Blackfoot police department.

Welcome to the November Keg! We decided to cover a Bay Area classic: Alcatraz! Join us as we talk about the history of the land, famous prisoners, a daring escape, and some ghostly friends! Cheers!

Hello friends, sorry for the delay in postnig todays audio! I think our special friend this episode was messing with our airwaves. Enter the Tizzy Whizzy. Is it a cryptid? Is it a hedgehog? Who's to say! Cheers!!

Hello friends! Thanks so much for writing in and telling us some of your spooky stories! We really loved all that you were sharing with us. The two of us also share a couple of our weird experiences. Submit your spooky stories to [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). 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/HfxT9KonWNmB7Wo1

Hey Friends! his episode Mama J brings us into the macabre with one of our favorite authors and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. What are your theories?

Hello Friends! Since this was released on 11/1 we fel like we needed to dive ino the history and traditions of Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) in Latin American culture! Have you all celebrated this amazing holiday before?Submit your spooky stories to [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). 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

Happy Halloween!!! We wanted to surprise you all with a brief history of Samhain and the Legend of Stingy Jack. If you had to outsmart the devil, what would you do? Submit your spooky stories to [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). 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

Happy Wednesday friends! Welcome to episode 12 where Mama J takes us to San Diego, California to talk about the Whaley House. This is one of the most haunted locations in California, and it is a place with a dark and fascinating history. Submit your spooky stories to [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). 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

Welcome to mid-October! Our Keg just came out and nights are getting longer. To keep us in the Halloween Spirit, Alana covers the tragic case of James Adamski. He was murdered walking from a bar in the early hours of Halloween, but little is known about the circumstances that led to his murder or who might have been involved. We'd love to hear what you all think about this case. Cheers!Submit your spooky stories to [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). 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

Travel back in time with us to the Whitechapel District of London in 1888. Five horrible murders have happened and there are way too many suspects. That's right friends!! This week we dive into Jack the Ripper. Was he a doctor, a sailor, a woman, a sex-crazed maniac? Who's to say? Cheers friends!Have a theory? Submit your spooky stories to [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). 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

Welcome to episode 10 friends!!! Thanks for sicking around with us this long. Mama J decided to cover one of the most classic ghost stories: The Amityville Horror. We know the tragic murders of the Defeo family, but there were some strange happenings around the property following their deaths. So many that it sparked a book and movie franchise! We even have a cameo from the paranormal power couple Ed and Lorraine Warren! Cheers!!

Hey Friends! We are finally in Spooky Season!!! This week Alana Rae takes us to Latin America to discuss the legend of La Llorona. The backstory of this legend has so many different versions. She could have been a woman who tragically lost her children or maybe she murdered them. Maybe she is an aztec god? Who knows! Cheers, or "Salud' as they say in Spanish!Submit your spooky stories to [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). If there are any topics you would like to hear from us, or if you just want to say hi, you can also follow this link to our request form:https://forms.gle/HfxT9KonWNmB7Wo18

Hello friends! Welcome to the Spooktober flight!!! This month we brought you 5 stories that all happened on or around Halloween. First, We talk about the Ghostface shootings in NYC in 2013. Then Mama talks about the murders of Ronald Sisman and Elizabeth Platzman. Alana covers the murder that sparked parents to start checking trick or treating candy. Mama's last topic is the Coliseum explosion of 1063. Alana Rae ends it all with he "Martians are Invading New Jersey" panic during the CBS broadcast of War of the Worlds in 1938. Keep being amazing and sending us your spooky stories to [email protected]. Keep rating 5 starts and subscribing so we can keep bringing you stories every Wednesday! Cheers!!!

Hey friends! This week Mama J takes us through satanic panic and some of the cases associated with this craze! Also welcome to Alana's definition of spooky season!!! Cheers <3

Hey Friends! Welcome to episode 7, and the beginning of spooky season! Alana Rae brings us to San Jose, Ca where one of the most famous houses on the west coast is! The Winchester Mystery House is a maze of beautiful architecture, but it also features so really unique features! We dive a bit into Mrs. Winchester and her history to better understand the marvelous house she built over 36 years! Submit your spooky stories to [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). 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

Welcome to our first Keg friends! Alana Rae decided to share some of her findings about Men in Black encounters from across the world. Are these visits related to government agencies, the mob, or something other worldly? Be sure to share your opinions with us in the comments! FYI: Some of the quotes used in the episode contain outdated terms used to describe AAPI and indigenous folks. We tried to replace and edit as much as possible to make sure we are creating a welcoming and affirming space for all <3Remember to follow us on Insta @whatthealepod. 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

In case this episode's title didn't tell you all about our topic this week be ready to uncover the mysterious death of Marilyn Monroe! Was this a government coverup or a suicide? Were the Kennedys involved? Content Warning: Suicide, sexual abuseLet us know your thoughts at [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod). 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

When we heard the William Friedkin passed we felt the need to cover one of the most infamous horror movies...The Exorcist!!! Alana Rae delves into the case that inspired the book and movie back in the 1940s. Was Roland Doe possessed by an evil entity or was he acting out, as teenagers do. Not only was this boy dealing with dark forces, during and after filming there were mysterious deaths and incidents that indicate those involved with the film may not be free from demons. Remember to follow on instagram @whatthealepod and subscribe on Patreon. If there are any topics you would like to hear from us, or if you just want to say hi, please email us at [email protected] or follow this link to the request form:https://forms.gle/HfxT9KonWNmB7Wo18

Hello Friends! Welcome to our first flight!!! We decided that there are so many cryptids that we know and would love to share with you all so we gathered some of your favorites and will give you a taster of each. Mama starts us off with the Owlman of the UK. Then Alana tells the legend of the Minnesota Ice Man. Mama J then explains the lore of Puckwudgies (one of Alana's Favorites). Alana finishes her story with the lovable Loveland Frogmen, before Mama closes out with the story of the Dover Demon. Come back at the first of every month for a different flight!Follow us on insta @whatthealepod and subscribe to our Patreon. If there are any topics you would like to hear from us, or if you just want to say hi, please email us at [email protected] or follow this link to the request form:https://forms.gle/HfxT9KonWNmB7Wo18

Welcome from Down Under to Episode 4!! Mama J tells us all about the "Street With No Name" in Sydney, Australia. She also recounts her adventures from her recent visit to Australia and New Zealand for the Women's World Cup (Support women's sports!!) Remember to check us out on instagram (@whatthealepod) and Patreon (What the Ale? Podcast). Feel free to DM or email [email protected]. Submit topic suggestions here https://forms.gle/HfxT9KonWNmB7Wo18

Hello Friends! We decided to get on a plane and head up to the Pacific Northwest! Alana Rae couldn't wait any longer to share the seemingly impossible hijacking of D.B. Cooper! Did he meet his end during his final flight or is he one of the thousands of suspects that people across the world have proposed. We know this could be a massive episode, so we tried to pick folks with the most compelling evidence. If you have any ideas as to who Dan was please email us at [email protected] or DM us on instagram (@whatthealepod)!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

It's Wednesday again friends! We are so super excited to bring you this week's episode. Mama J takes us into the real life Overlook...The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO. There are so many interesting ghost stories and history facts in this area. Mama and Alana actually went to the Stanley in 2021, and they may have been communicating with spirits, or maybe not, you'll just have to listen to find out! This story also has a quick cameo from the king of horror himself! Get yourself a cold one and join us for an icy pint. Remember to follow us on instagram @whatthealepod! 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

Sorry for the long break in publishing, we know June has come and gone. We wanted to be sure we were organized and prepared to bring you the best research and content for one of Alana's favorite cryptids...the Mothman!!! Was this spooky creature a product of mass hysteria, a huge bird, or a visitor from another realm? We also dive a little bit into the Men in Black and UFOlogists, but were gonna save those for another pint! Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to follow us on instagram @whatthealepod. 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/HfxT9KonWNmB7Wo18Also we know the audio at the end is a little spooky, maybe a poltergeist got into the mainframe....

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