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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Y2K: WHO IS TO BLAME?
The year was 1999 and the world was terrified of how computers would handle the new millennium. People became convinced that on January 1st, 2000, it would be the end of times. On this week's episode of The Alarmist, Rebecca welcomes fellow podcaster Molly Hawkey to discuss who is to blame for the mass hysteria around what turned out to be the least tragic tragedy in history, Y2K. On the board: The Media, Religious Doomsdayers, John Koskinen and Computer Programmers.Listen to Molly Hawkey's incredible podcast, SPERMCAST wherever you listen!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.
HOME ALONE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
In the Holiday Classic, HOME ALONE, the McCallister family travel to Paris but mi for Christmas but mistakenly leave 8 year old Kevin behind. This week, Rebecca invites Chris Smith and Amanda Lund to the show to discuss who is to blame for the horrendous tragedy of Kevin being left HOME ALONE! On the board: Buzz, Uncle Frank, Cousin Heather, Holiday Stress, Kevin's Mom and Dad, The Storm, and of course, Kevin.Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheWant more HOLIDAY FUN?! Listen to Amanda Lund's podcast, THE COMPLETE CHRISTMAS! The newest season in her, COMPLETE WOMAN series. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE SILVER BRIDGE COLLAPSE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
On December 15th, 1967, the Silver Bridge in Point Pleasant West Virginia collapsed during rush hour traffic. Built in 1928, the bridge connected West Virginia and Ohio across the Ohio River. The collapse of the eyebar suspension bridge is the deadliest bridge disaster in US history. Matt Hobby of Young Sheldon drops by to place the blame on someone or something and send them to the alarmist jail! On the board: the steel manufacturer, oxygen,The Mothman, human complacency, and The American Bridge Company.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 ALCATRAZ PRISON BREAK: WHO IS TO BLAME?
In 1962, inmates Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin broke out of the legendary Alcatraz Penitentiary and were never seen again. Many say they died in the water... other say they are alive and well in some foreign country. How did these three men manage to escape a maximum security facility located on an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay? Who is to blame?! Melissa Stetten of the fascinatingly fun podcast, Web Crawlers, helps Rebecca point the finger at a couple of suspects. On the board: oxygen, The Mothman, the guards, prison music hour, salt, human laziness, and of course... ghosts.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 PREPPY MURDER CASE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
It's a given that Robert Chambers is to blame for the brutal murder of 18 year old Jennifer Levin. But who is to blame for Jennifer not getting the justice she deserved? How was a murder victim perceived as more villanous than the murderer? Rebecca Delgado Smith and her guest Nicole Shabtai will figure out who is to blame. On the board: Archbishop McCarrick, Defense Attorney Jack Litman, The New York Social Scene, and The New York Post.Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow 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: Gender Reveal and Exxon Valdez
On this bonus episode, ALARMIST HISTORY is made when a listener email makes Rebecca change her verdict! Also on this weeks episode: insider information on the gender reveal gone wrong and a shocking revelation about sea otters. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE KILLING SPREE OF BONNIE AND CLYDE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, and her guest Jennifer McCartney decide who is to blame for the murderous crime spree of the infamous Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. On the board: The Texas Prison System, Prohibition, Buck Barrow and of course, Bonnie and Clyde.Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow 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: A Bonus Episode
In this bonus episode, The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, responds to listener emails with Fact Checker Chris and Producer Amanda. Will you be able to change her mind about who is to blame for these great tragedies? Listen and find out!Did you like this bonus ep? Let us know and we will keep doing them! Send us your thoughts!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE JOSÉ FERNÁNDEZ BOAT ACCIDENT: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith and her guest, Adam Lustick decide who is to blame for the boat crash that killed MLB superstar, José Fernández and his two friends off the coast of Miami. On the board: Night Boating, Fidel Castro, Lack of mental health programs in the MLB and José himself.Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow 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.
GENDER REVEAL DISASTER OF SAWMILL ARIZONA: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the gender reveal gone awry that caused a 47,000 acre fire in Sawmill Arizona. Yikes! Rebecca is joined by Earios co-founder and co-host of the Foxy Browns podcast, Priyanka Mattoo. On the board: The American School System, Toxic Masculinity, Gender Obsession, and the daddy-to-be, Dennis Dickey.Watch the footage of the explosion here!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
In this very special Halloween episode, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for The Salem Witch trials with special guest, Mary Grill and "research" assistant, Chris Smith. On the board this week: THE WEATHER, PURITANISM, and THE BUCKLE BOYS. Who will go to The Alarmist Jail this week? Tune in and find out! Tell us who you think is to blame for the Titanic Disaster at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE WACO SEIGE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the Waco Seige, a 51-day standoff between federal agents and members of the Branch Davidians. This week, she is joined by podcast-hero and David Koresh guitar owner, Matt Gourley! On the board: The ATF, Janet Reno and her peacocks, and of course, David Koresh.Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL: WHO IS TO BLAME?
The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill with guest, CeCe Pleasants. On the board this week: The DRUNK captain, Exxon Shipping Company and...Producer Amanda's Mom!?Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE IRISH POTATO FAMINE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the Irish Potato Famine that devastated Ireland from 1845 -1849 with actor/writer Jaquelyn Landgraf (It Makes a Sound Podcast). On the board this week: The British Landlords, Irish Farmers and Henry VIII (maybe). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD: WHO IS TO BLAME?
The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 with guest, Maggie Marion. On the board this week: Capitalism, Racism, and The Building Department. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.