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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WOODSTOCK99: WHO IS TO BLAME?
IS RICHARD NIXON TO BLAME FOR WOODSTOCK99?This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the infamous WOODSTOCK99! She is joined by Podcaster/Musician Tony Thaxton (listen to his podcast Bizarre Albums), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: New Metal, Poor Planning, and Greed.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Elizabeth Báthory
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca talks with Tony Thorne is a British author, linguist and lexicographer specialising in slang, jargon and cultural history. In the late '90s, he was one of the first to pore through Erzsébet Báthory's trial records, written in medieval Hungarian, trying to piece the story together. He wrote the book Countess Dracula: Life and Times of Elisabeth Bathory, the Blood Countess.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
TORTUROUS ESCAPADES OF ELIZABETH BÁTHORY: WHO IS TO BLAME?
IS SOCIETAL PRESSURE TO STAY YOUNG TO BLAME FOR ELIZABETH BÁTHORY'S TORTUROUS ESCAPADES?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Comedian/Writer Jen Curran, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to discuss the 16th century serial killer, Elizabeth Báthory. On the board this week: Genetic Insanity, Hungarian Feudal System and Vampiremania.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Munich Olympic Massacre
This week Rebecca speaks with San Charles Haddad, author of the new book The File: Origins of the Munich Massacre. Then, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund chime in with thoughts. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
1972 MUNICH OLYMPIC MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
WAS A BOTCHED RESCUE EFFORT TO BLAME FOR THE 1972 MUNICH OLYMPIC MASSACRE?This week Rebecca is joined by Reality Life with Kate Casey, KATE CASEY to discuss a tragedy she is obsessed with...the 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund join in on the conversation. On the board: German Security Officials, BSO, and violence met with violence.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Guadalajara Explosions and Russian Olympic Doping Scandal
On today's double hitter, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Juan S. Larrosa-Fuentes is a researcher in the Department of Sociocultural Studies at ITESO University and a professor at the School of Journalism and Public Communication about the Guadalajara Explosions. Then she talks with Oliver Catlin, the President of Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG), about the Russian Olympic Doping Scandal.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
OLYMPIC RUSSIAN DOPING SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?
IS FRAGILE NATIONAL PRIDE TO BLAME FOR THE OLYMPIC DOPING SCANDAL?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by return favorite Adam Lustick, Producer Amanda Lund and Fact Checker Chris to discuss to Russian Doping Scandal. On the board this week: Putin, Pee-Pee, and Competitive Sports. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Mailbag
This week, Rebecca, Amanda and Chris read some Alarmy Member emails! Alarmy member Tina of Germany writes in about her experience with the heat wave of 2003. Should ROAMING CHARGES have been put on the board? Also, the gang plays a game of F, Marry, Kill with RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). 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 @alarmistTheSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
1992 GUADALAJARA EXPLOSIONS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
ARE MONOPOLIES TO BLAME FOR THE 1992 GUADALAJARA EXPLOSIONS?This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the 1992 Guadalajara Explosions that left over 200 dead. On the board this week: Government Worker's Negligence, Pipe Construction and Mayor Dau.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: 2003 European Heat Wave
This week Rebecca talks with Angel Hsu is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and the Environment at UNC chapel Hill. She is also Founder and Director of the Data-Driven EnviroLab, an interdisciplinary research group that innovates and applies quantitative approaches to pressing environmental issues. Then, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund pop in to discuss!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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2003 EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
WAS A VACATION MINDSET TO BLAME FOR THE 2003 EUROPEAN HEAT WAVE?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Ithamar Enriquez, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to discuss the deadly 2003 European Heat Wave. On the board this week: French Family Structure, Global Warming and Nelly.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Heathers
This week, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert Kevin Smokler is a writer, documentary filmmaker and event host with a focus on pop culture. He’s the author of the book Brat Pack America: A Love Letter to 80s Teen Movies (2016) and the director/producer of the upcoming documentary film, Vinyl Nation. Learn more at Vinylnationfilm.com. Then, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund discuss changing the verdict!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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
HEATHERS (THE MOVIE): WHO IS TO BLAME?
ARE HORMONES TO BLAME FOR THE MURDEROUS EVENTS IN HEATHERS?This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by return Special Guest Rebekka Johnson, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Shitty Adults, Teenage Narcism and the Cold War!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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding Scandal
This week Rebecca is joined by Guest Expert Joan Ryan, a pioneer in sports journalism and author of Little Girls in Pretty Boxes: The Making and Breaking of Elite Gymnasts and Figure Skaters. Then, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund discuss changing the verdict!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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
NANCY KERRIGAN/TONYA HARDING SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?
WAS CLASSISM TO BLAME FOR THE TONYA HARDING/NANCY KERRIGAN SCANDAL?This week on our 100th episode Rebecca is joined by Returning Guests Anastasia Kousakis and Georgia Mischak, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to decide who is to blame for the scandal that ROCKED THE WORLD! On the board this week: Fashion Industry, Sexism in Sports and Media Treatment of Women in the 90s.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.