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: 2022 Holiday Mailbag!
Last Mailbag of 2022! Hey Alarmy! On this final episode of the year, The Alarmist family is taking some time to reflect, renew and check in with you. We discuss a holiday disaster update, the continuing saga of the anatomy of an apple, some great listener episode suggestions and more. Join us one last time as we wrap up 2022 and stay happy, healthy and alarmed as you ring in 2023. Happy New Year Alarmy!Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for The Nightmare Before Christmas?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Earios co-founder Maria Blasucci about who’s really to blame for the nightmare in The Nightmare Before Christmas. You read that right, this nightmare was so complex we needed The Boss to crack the case. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the cause. Is this a classic case of holiday burnout? Could the pressure of being the best be to blame? Or perhaps this is simply due to a lack of education. The results might scare you! Call us at 626 604 6262We 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: John Gluck & The Santa Claus Association
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author Alex Palmer about the years-long Santa Claus Association con. An actual relative of John Gluck(!), Alex offers fascinating insight into the man himself and the national mood at the time around charitable donations and the holiday spirit. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict and bask in the warmth of yet another Alarmist holiday season. Happy Holidays Alarmy! Call us at 626 604 6262We 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.
JOHN GLUCK & THE SANTA CLAUS ASSOCIATION: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Santa Claus Association Scandal?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster and Christmas expert Brian Earl about the Santa Claus Association scheme which defrauded thousands of New York City charitable donors and hopeful children in need. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could America’s obsession with the Christmas spirit take the fall for this one?! Grab a cup of hot cocoa and see who's on the naughty list for this one. Happy Holidays Alarmy! Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 Boston Tea Party
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Benjamin L. Carp about The Boston Tea Party. Author of Defiance of the Patriots: The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America, Professor Carp reminds us what a unique and transitional period this was in Colonial America and the great deal of discipline and coordination that went into this symbolic act. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to spill the tea with Rebecca and revisit the verdict. Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 BOSTON TEA PARTY: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Boston Tea Party?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) spills the tea with Shawn Parikh about perhaps the biggest tea “party” of all time, the Boston Tea Party. They’re joined by Associate Producer Alex Paul and Producer Clayton Early. Did the British Parliament overstep its boundaries? Was a corrupt Massachusetts Governor to blame? Or did a monopoly on tea by The East India Company have something to do with it? Either way, this party is steeped in controversy. Put on the kettle and meet the newest member of The Alarmist Jail.Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 1995 Tokyo Metro Sarin Gas Incident
New Aftermath! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with journalist Charmaine Chan about the 1995 Metro Sarin Gas attack in Tokyo. A resident of Tokyo at the time of this tragic event, Charmaine offers a firsthand account of the terror that immediately followed and offers unique insight into the culture of Aum Shinrikyo and its origins. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to reflect and revisit the verdict.Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 1995 TOKYO METRO SARIN GAS INCIDENT: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the 1995 Tokyo Metro Sarin Gas Attack?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with return guest and friend of the show Georgia Mischak about the insidious 1995 sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult on the Tokyo metro system. What attracted young, educated and often well connected citizens to this apocalyptic group? Was this a classic case of the charismatic cult leader or was there more bubbling under the surface in Japanese society at the time? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early help narrow down the board.Call us at 626 604 6262We 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! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to read your post-Thanksgiving holiday mail. Like our tummies, this mailbag is full! Hear great new episode recommendations, listener reactions to recent episodes and the conclusion (or is it?) of the great anatomy of an apple debate. Then, write in, rate and share your review. Perhaps you’re under the impression you’ve already done so? Never assume! When in doubt, send your review out!Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 ENRON SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Enron Scandal?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Tommy Byrnes and Steve Smith, owners of Jalapa Jar Salsa, about the infamous Enron Scandal and the wave of new regulations it brought about. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. This board is packed! Is Market Euphoria to blame! What does Financial Engineering really mean? And why is the Bush Administration up on the board? Get ready to learn some new finance terms. If you get a little confused, don’t worry! We did too. So we compared it to something we do know: Fresh salsa and Acting!Call us at 626 604 6262We 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: Special Holiday Disaster Episode – 2022
Who’s to blame for The Alarmies’ holiday disasters?!This Thanksgiving, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is giving thanks and staying alarmed by tackling some of our listeners' greatest holiday disasters with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. That’s right. A few brave listeners have shared their holiday woes and the verdicts are in! Hear about a families decades long debate over the anatomy of an apple, a sibling debate gone awry, and the tale of a Swarovski studded Christmas tree demolished. Happy Thanksgiving Alarmy! We’re thankful for you!Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 MODERN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING MENU: WHO IS TO THANK?
Who’s to thank for the Modern American Thanksgiving Menu?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian and fellow podcaster Deanna Ortiz to discuss what we think of when we’re contemplating a modern Thanksgiving feast and who we have to thank for it. Step aside turkey! There’s about to be a new star this Thanksgiving holiday season. Could it be Angelus Marshmallows? Or how about Alexander Hamilton? Is Capitalism really up on this board?! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in on this bountiful episode. Happy Thanksgiving Alarmy! We’re thankful for YOU!Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 Murder of Kitty Genovese
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Marcia M. Gallo about the murder of Kitty Genovese and what drew her to this tragic story as a young person herself growing up in 1964. Author of “No One Helped”: Kitty Genovese, New York City, and the Myth of Urban Apathy, Marcia helps us understand the real story behind Kitty and her murder which transformed a neighborhood and nation. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict with Rebecca. Call us at 626 604 6262We 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 MURDER OF KITTY GENOVESE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the murder of Kitty Genovese?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author and fellow podcaster Margo Donohue about the gruesome 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, NY. The notorious murder which resulted in numerous psychological studies and the origins of the very alarming Bystander Effect. They’re joined by Associate Producer/Fact Checker Alex Paul and Producer Clayton Early. Was the Kew Gardens community as apathetic as the newspapers would have you believe? Or is there more to the story? 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.
Alarmist Holiday Episode Request!
Calling all Alarmy members! For our upcoming Holiday episode we want to hear about your biggest holiday disasters, comedy of errors or family feuds! Call the Earios Hotline at 626.604.6262 and leave us a one minute voicemail with your biggest holiday drama. Or Email us at TheAlarmistPodcast@gmail.comWe can't wait to hear from you!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.