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 THEFT OF THE MONA LISA: WHO IS TO BLAME?

July 25, 2023 56:24 81.29 MB Downloads: 0

Who’s to blame for the Theft of the Mona Lisa?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster Bridget Todd about the notorious theft of one of the world’s most notorious paintings, The Mona Lisa. We may know the man who did it, but do we really know the man who did it? What inspired him? Did Nationalism have something to do with it? Could The Mona Lisa’s bewitching aura prove to be too irresistible? Or perhaps it’s a classic case of museum negligence. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early help crack this famous case.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: July Mailbag!

July 20, 2023 41:44 60.14 MB Downloads: 0

New Mailbag! It’s been a while since our last mailbag, but that doesn’t mean the mail hasn’t been piling up! We have some catching up to do. This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to check in with The Alarmy, get some great new episode suggestions and hear some reactions to our latest episodes. Tune in to hear more about what’s going on over on our Patreon page and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe!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 @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE DEATH OF JAYNE MANSFIELD: WHO IS TO BLAME?

July 18, 2023 59:54 86.31 MB Downloads: 0

Who’s to blame for the death of Jayne Mansfield?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Jenny Yang to discuss the notoriously gruesome and untimely death of actress Jayne Mansfield. In such a high profile accident which captured the nation's attention, and with safety rules in place but little to no regulation, it’s hard to determine who’s not to blame. Was it government inaction? Lax enforcement? Or was the problem us and our stubborn resistance to change? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early help narrow down this intricate board.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 Imprisonment of Nelson Mandela

July 13, 2023 37:49 54.48 MB Downloads: 0

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer and anti-apartheid historian Dr. Zeb Larson. With an approachable yet thorough overview of South Africa’s long and complicated geographic and political history, Zeb reminds us of the complex migrations, wars and economic hostility that preceded and informed what would become the modern Apartheid system. With new information to consider, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith revisit the board and discuss the parallels in modern day world politics. If you’re a Patreon subscriber, join the conversation online and 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 IMPRISONMENT OF NELSON MANDELA: WHO IS TO BLAME?

July 11, 2023 1:05:49 94.84 MB Downloads: 0

Who’s to blame for the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes creator Jamila Webb (First Fifteen LA) to get to the bottom of who’s to blame for the decades long imprisonment of political and human rights activist/icon Nelson Mandela. What took so long to free Nelson Mandela?! Was this the work of The National Party? Did The CIA have something to do with it? Or perhaps it was the dreaded Communism of the times. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the discussion.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.

Wondery Presents: Don’t Panic with Anthony Atamanuik

July 10, 2023 7:48 7.5 MB Downloads: 0

Staying alive in the most ridiculous situations keeps comedian Anthony Atamanuik up at night. If you’re attacked by a swarm of killer bees, do you lay on the ground and play dead? Climb up a tree? Jump into the nearest body of water with a little straw poking out as a breathing apparatus? We could find ourselves caught in a million wild situations, and if you don’t know what to do, you might not make it out alive!  On Don’t Panic, Wondery’s new comedy show, super-worrier Anthony Atamanuik brings to life our most irrational fears and anxieties with some of the funniest people on the planet. Along the way, guests will also share what keeps them doom scrolling on their phones, and learn what to do in every ridiculous, worst-case scenario situation that couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Or could it? Enjoy Don’t Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Don’t Panic early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: Wondery.fm/DP_TASupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aftermath: Independence Day, the Movie

July 06, 2023 24:21 35.1 MB Downloads: 0

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and science journalist Sarah Scoles about the movie Independence Day, UFO culture, the roots of our modern day obsession with extraterrestrials and the impact those discoveries might hold for humanity. While there’s still so much unknown, Sarah offers some sound advice for anyone contemplating the possible existence of intelligent life outside planet earth. Then, for our Patreon subscribers, stay tuned to hear the post interview discussion as the crew debriefs and contemplates their own existence. And the initial verdict, of course.  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.

INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE MOVIE!: WHO IS TO BLAME?

July 04, 2023 1:06:42 96.11 MB Downloads: 0

Who’s to blame for the alien invasion in Independence Day: The Movie?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Alarmist regular Khal Davenport to discuss the epic 1996 summer blockbuster film, Independence Day. In an industry rife with alien invasion doomsday plotlines, why does this one still manage to capture our hearts and our anxieties? Could it be the aliens' uncompromising desire to mine our planet for resources? Or that the government knew about the aliens for years and kept it a secret? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith 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 Affair of Charles and Camilla

June 29, 2023 26:32 38.24 MB Downloads: 0

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the royal affair between Charles & Camilla with Professor Nicoletta Gullace. An Associate Professor of Modern British History at the University of New Hampshire, Nicoletta gives new insight into this longstanding royal relationship and shares some fascinating thoughts about the public's reaction which has The Alarmist crew second guessing themselves. After, if you’re a Patreon subscriber, tune in for the post interview discussion and reactions with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will Charles & Camilla stay in The Alarmist Jail?!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 AFFAIR OF CHARLES AND CAMILLA: WHO IS TO BLAME?

June 27, 2023 1:04:23 54.09 MB Downloads: 0

Who’s to blame for The Affair of Charles and Camilla?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Alarmy favorite and Royals expert-extraordinaire Kristen Meinzer to discuss THE affair that keeps on affairing, The Affair of Charles and Camilla. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Were they merely the pawns of a puritanical society! Or were they players in a high stakes game of forbidden lust, jealousy and royal heartbreak. Tune in and find out who, or what, is going to the brand new Catherine Cook Wing of The Alarmist Jail! 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 Judy Garland

June 22, 2023 30:30 25.62 MB Downloads: 0

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath Rebecca speaks with Hollywood historian and tour guide April Clemmer about the life and tragic death of one of Hollywood’s most iconic talents, Judy Garland. April shares some haunting anecdotes about the very rigid standards of the Hollywood studio system at the time and the sense of ownership they had over their stars. She also reflects on some of the positive changes that come to the industry as a result. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith reflect and reassess the verdict. Want to hear the post-interview discussion about the verdict? Click the link below and join our Patreon! Happy Pride Alarmy!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 JUDY GARLAND: WHO IS TO BLAME?

June 20, 2023 1:00:34 50.89 MB Downloads: 0

Who’s to blame for the death of Judy Garland?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Comedy Gives Back co-founder and host of the Ignite Change podcast Amber J Lawson about the legendary Judy Garland and her premature death at the age of only 47. There’s not much this storied icon didn’t endure throughout her life. From childhood trauma, addiction, exploitation and the Hollywood machine, this board is packed. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early help break it all down. 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: Loving vs. Virginia

June 15, 2023 21:28 18.03 MB Downloads: 0

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author Patricia Hruby Powell about the ongoing legacy of the historic Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia. Author of Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case, Patricia shares more about who the Lovings were and the years of hardship they had to endure all because they wanted to marry the person they loved. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early revisit the verdict with Rebecca. 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.

LOVING v. VIRGINIA: WHO IS TO BLAME?

June 13, 2023 58:38 49.26 MB Downloads: 0

Who’s to blame for Loving v. Virginia?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actor Dinora Walcott about the landmark US Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia which resulted in a big win for civil rights advocates by finally overturning state laws which prohibited interracial marriage. Why were these laws on the books in the first place? And what took so long to remove them?  Associate Producer Krystal Dinsberg 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 Murder of Scott Amedure

June 08, 2023 13:52 20.0 MB Downloads: 0

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Social Studies teacher and LGBTQ Historian David Duffield about the broader history of queer culture and oppression leading up to the tragic murder of Scott Amedure after his appearance on the Jenny Jones Show. We revisit the Gay Panic defense, discuss the straight washing which was occuring at the time and reflect on the price the LGBTQ community had to pay for its newfound visibility in 90’s America. 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.