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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Who’s to blame for the mysterious case of "The Toxic Lady?”This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with director Thales Corrêa about the baffling case of the “Toxic Lady” and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her sudden death in 1994. With so much speculation circling this bizarre incident, is it really surprising that aliens made up on the board? Or perhaps it was simply something more scientific. Maybe chemistry had something to do with it? 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 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: December Mailbag!!
New Mailbag! About time?! You’ve got that right. It’s been awhile since we last checked the mail and The Alarmy has a lot to say. We have tales from an Alarmy member who took a sizable detour to visit Biosphere 2, new insights and a pretty promising pitch to improve the Daylight Savings experience for all and plenty of fascinating suggestions for future episodes. Tune in with The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see what your fellow Alarmy Members are up to.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.
Listen Now: Generation Why
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THE JOAN CRAWFORD AND BETTE DAVIS FEUD: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Joan Crawford & Bette Davis Feud?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes actor Emily Pendergast to discuss the infamous feud between the larger than life Hollywood leading ladies Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. Was the feud as fierce as it sounded or was it invented by the studios and exaggerated by the Hollywood tabloids? Were Joan and Bette merely embracing the narrative and using it to their advantage or was the rivalry real? 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 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: The Boy Living in the Walls
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with true crime writer Joe Turner about the hauntingly bizarre story of Daniel LePlante and the rare phenomenon and crime now known as phrogging. Joe shares firsthand accounts from survivors of Daniel LePlante’s crimes and reflects on the environment that created a “perfect storm” which allowed Daniel to carry out his actions. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Rebecca and Producer Clayton Early as they reflect and revisit the board. Not part of our Patreon family yet? Click below and join us! 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 BOY LIVING IN THE WALLS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Boy Living in the Walls?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes friend and comedian Leah Rudick to discuss a terrifying case of Phrogging by Daniel LePlante which led to a series of crimes and gruesome murders in the late 1980’s. Not familiar with Phrogging? Consider this your PSA! Could a lack of awareness about this type of crime be to blame? Is labeling someone an outcast dangerous to society? Or perhaps a technicality in the legal system had something to do with it. 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 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: Thanksgiving Day Disaster
New Guest Expert! Happy Thanksgiving Alarmy! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Thanksgiving Day Disaster with Senior writer for Stanford Magazine, Sam Scott. A Bay Area native himself, Scott was just as shocked as we were to find out about this terrible tragedy and its surprising lack of coverage. He also reminds us that the absence of future disasters of this nature might have more to do with luck than public safety changes. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can listen as Rebecca and Producer Clayton Early revisit the board armed with fresh eyes and a heightened sense of Alarmism. Stay safe out there you Turkeys! 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.
THANKSGIVING DAY DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Thanksgiving Day Disaster? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Headgum podcast network founder Amir Blumenfeld to discuss the tragic circumstances around the Thanksgiving Day Disaster at Recreation Park in San Francisco circa 1900. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Did a laissez faire mentality of the time contribute to this preventable tragedy? Why is Herbert Hoover on the board? And once again we find ourselves asking must the show really go on? Stay safe Alarmy. We’re always thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving!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: Did Video Kill the Radio Star???
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Kevin Mattson about the rise of MTV and the corporatization of the music industry in 1980’s America. A Professor of History at Ohio University, Kevin reminds us of the underground production and distribution of music at the time and what was lost between the artist and listener relationship with the introduction of MTV. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early as they revisit the board. Not on Patreon?! Click below and join us!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.
DID VIDEO KILL THE RADIO STAR? WHO IS TO BLAME?
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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the epic reign of Genghis Khan with historian Dr. Nicholas Morton. Author of The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East, Nic emphasizes the unprecedented scale of Khan’s empire and explains why the idea of not expanding was never even an option. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can listen to the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if Genghis Khan is staying in the Alarmist Jail. Not part of the Patreon family yet? Click the link below and join us!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 REIGN OF GENGHIS KHAN: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Reign of Genghis Khan?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian and actor Dusty Warren to discuss the brutal and bloody reign of Genghis Khan through his expansion of the Mongolian Empire; the largest empire in world history. Was Khan driven by an irrational thirst for revenge? Did the earth's climate have something to do with it? Perhaps his obsession with self preservation will take the fall. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the efforts to conquer this behemoth. 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 Downfall of WeWork
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with award-winning reporter Ellen Huet about the boom and bust of the WeWork empire. Having covered the topic for Bloomberg News on season one of their podcast Foundering, Ellen shares fascinating new insight into the company's founder and the unique financial environment the early 2010’s presented for WeWork’s inevitable evolution. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith for the post-interview breakdown and see if the verdict holds strong. Not on Patreon? Subscribe below now!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 DOWNFALL OF WEWORK: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Downfall of WeWork?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes tech journalist and podcast host Molly Wood to discuss the troublesome history of the WeWork empire. And lucky Alarmy(!), having reported extensively about WeWork on Marketplace, Molly is THE guest (and basically expert) for the job! Did WeWork have a vibes problem? Perhaps too many Vibes? Could Founder Worship be to blame? Maybe a Lack of Oversight had something to do with it. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Tune in and find out what #bananapants is all about!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: Halloween, the Movie
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with film scholar Professor Patricia Gill about the deeper meanings of the horror classic Halloween. As Pat articulates, taking into account parenting trends and the social influences of the decades leading up to the making of this film, we see the murderous Michael Myers in an entirely new light. Afterward, Patreon subscribers and listen to the post interview breakdown with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Spoiler alert: the verdict changes and it’s a doozy! See Fact Checker Chris Smith’s One Man Show in NYC!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.