Alestle After Hours

Alestle After Hours


Latest Episodes

Gender Neutral Bathrooms and BGR Fashion Show-Episode 117
March 29, 2024

Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, Reporter Ciara Folkerts, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss to addition of gender-neutral bathrooms at Edwardsville high school and the annual black girls rock fashion show.

Meet Our New Reporters!-Episode 116
March 22, 2024

On this episode, Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford talks to two of our new Reporters Camela Sharp and Ava Galban. We discuss a few of their stories like anti-trans legislation and what is Women's Studies.

The Oscars and Women's History Month-Episode 115
March 15, 2024

Lifestyle's Editor Chloe Wolfe, Reporter Grace Gentemann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the 2024 Oscars and a variety of inspirational women.

Using AI to Lie-Episode 114
March 01, 2024

Sports Editor Audrey ORenic, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford talk about SIUEs Panhellenic best dance crew 2024. They also look at SIUEs yik yak and talk about the AI videos used to spread misinformation about th

Chicago Recap-Episode 113
February 23, 2024

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the Alestle's trip to Chicago and all the awards they won at the ICPA convention.

The Valentines Edition-Episode 112
February 16, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Reporter Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the over-consumerism surrounding Valentine's Day and argue about whether or not it's a fun holiday.

Should We Support Problematic Celebrities?- Episode 111
February 09, 2024

Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, Copy Editor Matthew Wolden, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss whether we should support celebrities who do or say bad things.

Bruce is just a Hater-Episode 110
February 02, 2024

Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss recent local events involving police and debate whether or not Taylor Swift should have her own private plane.

We Love Libraries!- Episode 109
January 26, 2024

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford talk about what libraries have to offer and some of their favorite library memories.

Don't Let Seasonal Depression Get You Down- Episode 108
January 19, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Copy Editor Matthew Wolden, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the causes of seasonal depression and ways to work around it.