Who is to blame for history's greatest tragedies? The Plague. The sinking of The Titanic. The break-up of the Beatles. Writer/Comedian Rebecca Delgado-Smith, along with a special guest, scrutinizes history’s greatest disasters to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, who’s to blame. This comedy podcast is the perfect remedy to our everyday anxiety! They say history repeats itself, not on The Alarmist's watch!Thrillist called The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2019 saying, "It's hilarious, informative and addictive." Maria Claire named The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2020. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheCall the Earios hotline! 626-604-6262 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist.
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The Aftermath: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca follows up on the App based quiz show sensation HQ Trivia with journalist Alyssa Bereznak. Host of the popular podcast Boom/Bust: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia, Alyssa sheds even more light on some of the chaotic events happening behind the scenes of this seemingly lighthearted online gameshow. Then, stay tuned or join our Patreon to hear the post-interview discussion with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to see if the verdict holds up.Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE RISE AND FALL OF HQ TRIVIA: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the rise and fall of HQ Trivia?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with dear friend and comedian Jen Curran about the seemingly overnight success of the viral internet gameshow sensation HQ Trivia and its equally rapid downfall. Was HQ Trivia simply ahead of its time? Did too many tech issues scare users away? Or perhaps its demise was the result of unrealistic expectations from a toxic Silicon Valley Culture. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: The Zoot Suit Riots
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Eduardo Pagán about the Zoot Suit Riots in the summer of 1943. A professor of history at Arizona State University, Eduardo paints a very detailed picture of the rapidly changing social, economic and racial identity of wartime Los Angeles leading up to the riots. And he reflects on the importance of what Jazz and the Suit Zoot represented for a changing America. Afterward, Patreon Subscribers can tune in for the post interview breakdown and see whether or not Professor Pagán said something to alter the final verdict. Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE ZOOT SUIT RIOTS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Zoot Suit Riots?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with return guest Maggie Marion about the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots and the troubling events which preceded them. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was wartime stress to blame for this powder keg moment in US history? Could rationed wool take the fall? Maybe it was the mob mentality of US Servicemen fueled by a biased Media. Or perhaps this was just another crime of fashion. Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest Alarmist: Adam Lustick's 2003 Telegram Travesty (teaser)
Who’s to blame for Adam's 2003 Telegram Travesty?Welcome to our new series, GUEST ALARMIST! In this fun new show, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits back and has a special guest discuss a personal tragedy they need to figure out a culprit for. Along with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith, they scrutinize and analyze (and ultimately decide) who's to blame. Here's a teaser of our latest episode where Alarmy favorite, Adam Lustick, takes the baton and walks The Alarmist crew through a sordid tale of singing telegrams, a beloved high school mentor, a botched workplace birthday celebration and the unhinged boss who helped set this disaster in motion. GUEST ALARMIST is only available to Patreon subscribers. Sign up now and get in on the exclusive Alarmist bonus content!Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: The Tragic Life of Blanche Monnier
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Karen Shalev-Greene about the tragic case of Blanche Monnier. With an expertise in missing persons studies, Professor Shalev-Greene speaks to the psychology behind crimes of this nature and how the societal restrictions of the time might have contributed to such a rare and extreme case of abuse. Then, if you’re a Patreon subscriber, stay tuned for the post-interview discussion and see if the verdict holds up. If you want to hear more from Professor Shalev Greene you can check out her podcast here: Missing persons uncovered .Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE TRAGIC LIFE OF BLANCHE MONNIER: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the tragic life of Blanche Monnier?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Zoe Friedman about Blanche Monnier and the unspeakable abuse and imprisonment she was forced to endure for over 26 years in her family home. We know some of the culprits involved, but what drove them to such madness? Was fear of losing their place in high society driving these cruel acts? Could oppressive puritanical standards be to blame? Or were they simply in too deep? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join this haunting conversation. Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: The Theft of the Mona Lisa
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with historian Dr. Francesca Fiorani about the legacy of the Mona Lisa and its tumultuous time in hiding after its theft in 1911. A professor of Art History at the University of Virginia, Francesca speaks to the lack of security at the time and the audacity it took to steal such a high profile work of art with the intention of reselling it. She also reminds us of the way in which the Mona Lisa is truly meant to be experienced as a work of art. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith break things down in our post interview discussion for our Patreon Subscribers. Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE THEFT OF THE MONA LISA: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Theft of the Mona Lisa?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster Bridget Todd about the notorious theft of one of the world’s most notorious paintings, The Mona Lisa. We may know the man who did it, but do we really know the man who did it? What inspired him? Did Nationalism have something to do with it? Could The Mona Lisa’s bewitching aura prove to be too irresistible? Or perhaps it’s a classic case of museum negligence. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early help crack this famous case.Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: July Mailbag!
New Mailbag! It’s been a while since our last mailbag, but that doesn’t mean the mail hasn’t been piling up! We have some catching up to do. This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to check in with The Alarmy, get some great new episode suggestions and hear some reactions to our latest episodes. Tune in to hear more about what’s going on over on our Patreon page and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe!Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE DEATH OF JAYNE MANSFIELD: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the death of Jayne Mansfield?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Jenny Yang to discuss the notoriously gruesome and untimely death of actress Jayne Mansfield. In such a high profile accident which captured the nation's attention, and with safety rules in place but little to no regulation, it’s hard to determine who’s not to blame. Was it government inaction? Lax enforcement? Or was the problem us and our stubborn resistance to change? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early help narrow down this intricate board.Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: The Imprisonment of Nelson Mandela
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer and anti-apartheid historian Dr. Zeb Larson. With an approachable yet thorough overview of South Africa’s long and complicated geographic and political history, Zeb reminds us of the complex migrations, wars and economic hostility that preceded and informed what would become the modern Apartheid system. With new information to consider, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith revisit the board and discuss the parallels in modern day world politics. If you’re a Patreon subscriber, join the conversation online and see if the verdict holds up!Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE IMPRISONMENT OF NELSON MANDELA: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes creator Jamila Webb (First Fifteen LA) to get to the bottom of who’s to blame for the decades long imprisonment of political and human rights activist/icon Nelson Mandela. What took so long to free Nelson Mandela?! Was this the work of The National Party? Did The CIA have something to do with it? Or perhaps it was the dreaded Communism of the times. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the discussion.Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wondery Presents: Don’t Panic with Anthony Atamanuik
Staying alive in the most ridiculous situations keeps comedian Anthony Atamanuik up at night. If you’re attacked by a swarm of killer bees, do you lay on the ground and play dead? Climb up a tree? Jump into the nearest body of water with a little straw poking out as a breathing apparatus? We could find ourselves caught in a million wild situations, and if you don’t know what to do, you might not make it out alive! On Don’t Panic, Wondery’s new comedy show, super-worrier Anthony Atamanuik brings to life our most irrational fears and anxieties with some of the funniest people on the planet. Along the way, guests will also share what keeps them doom scrolling on their phones, and learn what to do in every ridiculous, worst-case scenario situation that couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Or could it? Enjoy Don’t Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Don’t Panic early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: Wondery.fm/DP_TASupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: Independence Day, the Movie
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and science journalist Sarah Scoles about the movie Independence Day, UFO culture, the roots of our modern day obsession with extraterrestrials and the impact those discoveries might hold for humanity. While there’s still so much unknown, Sarah offers some sound advice for anyone contemplating the possible existence of intelligent life outside planet earth. Then, for our Patreon subscribers, stay tuned to hear the post interview discussion as the crew debriefs and contemplates their own existence. And the initial verdict, of course. Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.