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: Death of Che Guevara
Rebecca talks to Guest Expert Michael Bustamante, Assistant Professor of Latin American History at FIU, about what led to the death of Che Guevara. 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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE DEATH OF CHE GUEVARA: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week on The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith decides who is to blame for the death of Che Guevara. She is joined by Neil Innes and Andrés Bartos (hosts of the new travel podcast Passport), Professor Michael Bustamante, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Castro, American Fat Cats and Merch. 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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca Delgado Smith talks with director of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor Project for the engineering contractor Morton Thiokol at the time of the Challenger disaster, Allan McDonald, and what he says might change the verdict.Learn more about the Challenger Disaster by reading Allan Mcdonald's book, Truth, Lies and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. 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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week on The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. She is joined by Comedian Rebekka Johnson, Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Guest Expert Allan McDonald (author of Truth, Lies and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster). On the board this week: O-Rings, Nasa Company Culture and Pressure to Launch. 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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Web Crawlers Amelia Earhart Bonus!
Check out this deep dive into the disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Ali Segal and Melissa Stetten of the Web Crawlers podcast (featuring an interview with The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith)!Subscribe to Web Crawlers on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Afermath: Amelia Earhart
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THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AMELIA EARHART: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week on The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith decides who is to blame for the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. She is joined by host of HISTORY This Week, Sally Helm, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Publicity Stunts, Celestial Navigation and Amelia Earhart herself. 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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: The Romanovs
On this week's Aftermath, best-selling author Helen Rappaport, provides insight into the lives of the Romanov family leading up to their execution. What she says just might change The Alarmist's verdict!Find more information on Helen's work regarding the Romanov's here.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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
EXECUTION OF THE ROMANOVS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the violent execution of the Romanovs. She is joined by Reality Life podcast host, Kate Casey, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Rasputin, Nicholas II, and a Faberge Egg. 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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Mailbag and Listener Voicemails
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund listen to a very interesting voicemail, which makes them re-think the concept of Alarmist Jail!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! 844-370-8643ell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
FAILED BRITISH ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the disastrous British Antarctica Expedition that left explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his entire crew dead. She is joined by Gear Enthusiast Grady Miller , Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund.On the board this week: British Manners Gone Wild, Frozen Socks and rival explorer, Amundsen. 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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE CHEATING SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?
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THE 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the 2008 Financial Crisis. She is joined by Bad With Money Author/Podcaster Gaby Dunn, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda. On the board this week: President Reagan, Big Bosses at Big Banks and Toxic Masculinity (of course)!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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Fall of the Aztec Empire
Rebecca talks with Dr. Camilla Townsend, Distinguished Professor of History specializing in Early Native American and Latin American History At Rutgers University, about who she thinks is to blame for the fall of the Aztec Empire. What she says just might change Rebecca's verdict!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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE FALL OF THE AZTEC EMPIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
In this special Cinco De Mayo episode, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the fall of the Aztec Empire! She is joined by writer/producer Alex Fumero, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Also, Guest Expert Dr. Camilla Townsend, Distinguished Professor of History specializing in Early Native American and Latin American History At Rutgers University, weighs in.On the board this week: Moctezuma’s Hubris, Spanish Machismo and Smallpox (duh). 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! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.