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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WERE ASTROLOGICAL CHARTS TO BLAME FOR HEAVENS GATE?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the infamous Heaven's Gate Cult and the mass suicide that left 39 dead. She is joined by Special Guest Kelly Hudson (check out her podcast The Squirt), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Seekers, The Moon Landing and The Internet.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: New Years Mailbag
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca, Amanda and Chris answer listener emails and chat about their resolutions!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.
MASSACRE AT FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S LOVE COTTAGE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Was a CURSED CHILDHOOD HILL to blame for the Murders at Taliesin?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Massacre at Taliesin that left seven people dead, including the lover of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. She is joined by Alarmy General Clayton Early, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Job Insecurity, Cursed Childhood Hill, and Toxic Individualism.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: Mailbag
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca, Chris and Amanda read listener emails!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.
THE YEAR 2020: WHO IS TO BLAME?
IS REBECCA TO BLAME FOR THE YEAR 2020?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the disaster that was the year 2020. She is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund as well as Alarmy Members and Returning Guests. On the board this week: Farmers Markets, The Gregorian Calendar and the Swiss Cheese Effect.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: Jurassic Park
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert Dr. Ali Nabavizadeh, assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine as well as Comparative Anatomist & Paleobiologist about who he thinks is to blame for Jurassic Park. Then, she is joined by Fact Checker Chris and Producer Amanda to discuss changing their 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.
JURASSIC PARK: WHO IS TO BLAME?
WAS LACK OF FAIR WAGES TO BLAME FOR JURASSIC PARK?This week, the Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Dino disaster at Jurassic Park! She is joined by Special Guest Trevor Einhorn, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Also, Guest Expert Dr. Ali Nabavizadeh, assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine as well as Comparative Anatomist & Paleobiologist, stops by to explain why the T-Rex is so deadly. On the board this week: Amphibian DNA, Capitalism and Man's Hubris.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: Eggnog Riots
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Cocktail Historian Clint Lanier (Author of Drunken History) about 19th century drinking habits and the history of Eggnog. 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.
EGGNOG RIOT OF 1826: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Was Cancelling Christmas to blame for the Eggnog Riots of 1826?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Eggnog Riots of 1826. She is joined by Special Guest Rebekka Johnson, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Also, Cocktail Historian Clint Lanier (Author of Drunken History) pops in to discuss 19th century drinking habits. On the board this week: Eggnog, Christmas Spirit, 90 Cadets, and Lack of Women in the Military?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: Extinction of the Dodo
On this week's Aftermath, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Guest Expert Dr. Julian Hume, Avian Paleontologist and Artist specializing in reconstruction of extinct species and Co-Author of the critically acclaimed book, Lost land of the Dodo.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.
EXTINCTION OF THE DODO BIRD: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Was Dodo Complacency to blame for the extinction of the Dodo Bird?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) figures out who is to blame for the extinction of the Dodo Bird. She is joined by Special Guest Mark McConville, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Also, Guest Expert Dr. Julian Hume. Avian Paleontologist and Artist specializing in reconstruction of extinct species and Co-Author of the critically acclaimed book, ‘Lost land of the Dodo,' stops by to give his opinion.On the board this week: The Dutch, Evolution, Dodo Complacency and Deforestation.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: Tuskegee Experiment
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TUSKEGEE EXPERIMENT: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Tuskegee Experiment. She is joined by Filmmaker Marina Michelson, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Guest Expert Professor Susan M. Reverby (Historian of American health care, women, race, and public health with a focus is on equality and ethics, as well as the author of Examining Tuskegee: The Infamous Syphilis Study and Its Legacy) stops by to discuss the involvement of Nurse Eunice Rivers Laurie.On the board this week: Syphilis, Scientific Racism, Capitalism, and White Supremacy.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: Death of Princess Diana
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca talks with Official Alarmy Royals Expert, Kristen Meinzer (Movie Therapy Podcast) to discuss Princess Diana's unique relationship with the Queen, the Paparazzi and Prince Charles. They also discuss why Diana was the "People's Princess" and Kristen weighs in on who she thinks is to blame for her tragic death. Then, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund discuss and possibly....change 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.
DEATH OF PRINCESS DIANA: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the untimely death of the Princess Diana. She is joined by Special Guest Janie Haddad Tompkin (Stay at Homekins Pod), Fact Checker Smith and Producer Lund. Also, Official Alarmy Royals Expert, Kristen Meinzer (Movie Therapy Podcast) stops in to discuss Diana's complicated relationship to the paparazzi. On the board this week: Parisian Lifestyle, No Seatbelts, Paparazzi, British Tabloids and Prince Charles.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.