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 LORENA BOBBITT CASE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Lorena Bobbitt Case?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actress and comedian Jaime Moyer about the many misconceptions and atrocities of the Lorena Bobbitt Case. Most people remember what happened to John Bobbitt. But, do we remember what happened to Lorena?! If not, perhaps the media had something to do with it? Maybe the vulnerability of undocumented immigrants is to blame? What was going on in 1900’s America? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Produce Clayton Early help crack the case.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233Join 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 Day the Music Died
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Joel Burcham about the Rock n’ Roll scene of the late 1950’s and the tragedy that would eventually be known as The Day The Music Died. An Associate Professor of Voice at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Burcham walks through the unique ways artists of this caliber climbed the ladder of success and broke into the music industry, at the time. For our Patreon subscribers, stay tuned and hear the post interview breakdown and find out whether or not this new information altered the verdict. Not a subscriber? 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 @alarmistTheFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for The Day the Music Died?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with prolific musical comedian Caitlin Cook about the tragic plane crash which took the lives of music icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. An event later coined “The Day the Music Died,” could the music industry have something to do with it? Perhaps tour manager Pat Mason’s poor planning was to blame? Or was this just a tragic act of nature? 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 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
New Guest Expert! This week, Rebecca revisits another early episode that never got its day in the Aftermath think tank. This time around, she sits down with Professor Douglas Linder to discuss the devastating 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in NYC. With new details to consider, Rebecca has some new decisions to make about the verdict. If you haven’t already, sign up for our Patreon and listen to the post-interview discussion with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. 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.
Re-release: THE TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FACTORY FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire? Well, we already know the answer to that question. But did we get it right?! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is revisiting Episode 2 while we take a little break to plan ahead for future episodes. But that’s not all. This time around get to follow up with a Guest Expert! That’s right! Tune in, refresh your memory and see if the verdict still holds up after over 4 years of covering the world’s disasters and tragedies. And as always, keep calm and stay alarmed! 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 Sinking of the Titanic
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca sits down with returning Guest Expert Sal Mercogliano to revisit The Alarmist's maiden episode about the maiden voyage of the tragically doomed Titanic. Initially recorded in the early days of The Alarmist pre-Aftermath, this is the Aftermath and closure we’ve all been waiting for. Hear fascinating new insight about the ship's construction and passengers. Then, if you’re a Patreon subscriber, keep listening to hear if the first ever verdict still holds up! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the post-interview 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.
Re-release: THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) takes us back to our very first episode to reflect on the tragedy that started it all: The Sinking of the Titanic. Does the verdict still hold up? Then, stay tuned for Thursday's Aftermath episode when Rebecca will finally get to cross-check with an expert and verify if she's been right since day one!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 Death of Cleopatra
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning biographer Stacy Schiff about the life and death of Cleopatra VII. Author of the NYTimes No. 1 Bestseller Cleopatra: A Life, Stacy helps paint a more robust picture of an incredibly intelligent and capable ruler far beyond her exotic reputation and the speculations around her alleged great beauty. Then, Patreon subscribers can listen to the post-interview discussion with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to hear the takeaway. 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 DEATH OF CLEOPATRA: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the death of Cleopatra?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author and podcast host Allison Raskin about the legendary life and death of Cleopatra. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was the Queen of Egypt the victim of the Roman Empires heightened insecurities? Perhaps family drama and an insatiable hunger for power had something to do with it? Or maybe a good old fashioned snake bite was to blame. Tune in and hear The Alarmists take on this Egyptian icon.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 Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca follows up on the App based quiz show sensation HQ Trivia with journalist Alyssa Bereznak. Host of the popular podcast Boom/Bust: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia, Alyssa sheds even more light on some of the chaotic events happening behind the scenes of this seemingly lighthearted online gameshow. Then, stay tuned or join our Patreon to hear the post-interview discussion with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to see if the verdict holds up.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 RISE AND FALL OF HQ TRIVIA: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the rise and fall of HQ Trivia?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with dear friend and comedian Jen Curran about the seemingly overnight success of the viral internet gameshow sensation HQ Trivia and its equally rapid downfall. Was HQ Trivia simply ahead of its time? Did too many tech issues scare users away? Or perhaps its demise was the result of unrealistic expectations from a toxic Silicon Valley Culture. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: The Zoot Suit Riots
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Eduardo Pagán about the Zoot Suit Riots in the summer of 1943. A professor of history at Arizona State University, Eduardo paints a very detailed picture of the rapidly changing social, economic and racial identity of wartime Los Angeles leading up to the riots. And he reflects on the importance of what Jazz and the Suit Zoot represented for a changing America. Afterward, Patreon Subscribers can tune in for the post interview breakdown and see whether or not Professor Pagán said something to alter the final verdict. 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 ZOOT SUIT RIOTS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Zoot Suit Riots?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with return guest Maggie Marion about the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots and the troubling events which preceded them. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was wartime stress to blame for this powder keg moment in US history? Could rationed wool take the fall? Maybe it was the mob mentality of US Servicemen fueled by a biased Media. Or perhaps this was just another crime of fashion. 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.
Guest Alarmist: Adam Lustick's 2003 Telegram Travesty (teaser)
Who’s to blame for Adam's 2003 Telegram Travesty?Welcome to our new series, GUEST ALARMIST! In this fun new show, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits back and has a special guest discuss a personal tragedy they need to figure out a culprit for. Along with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith, they scrutinize and analyze (and ultimately decide) who's to blame. Here's a teaser of our latest episode where Alarmy favorite, Adam Lustick, takes the baton and walks The Alarmist crew through a sordid tale of singing telegrams, a beloved high school mentor, a botched workplace birthday celebration and the unhinged boss who helped set this disaster in motion. GUEST ALARMIST is only available to Patreon subscribers. Sign up now and get in on the exclusive Alarmist bonus content!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 Tragic Life of Blanche Monnier
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Karen Shalev-Greene about the tragic case of Blanche Monnier. With an expertise in missing persons studies, Professor Shalev-Greene speaks to the psychology behind crimes of this nature and how the societal restrictions of the time might have contributed to such a rare and extreme case of abuse. Then, if you’re a Patreon subscriber, stay tuned for the post-interview discussion and see if the verdict holds up. If you want to hear more from Professor Shalev Greene you can check out her podcast here: Missing persons uncovered .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.