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 GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for The Great Railroad Strike of 1877?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actor and writer Ali Vingiano about the events leading up to The Great Railroad Strike of 1877. A Union rep for the WGA herself, Ali knows all about the importance of organizing. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was this another byproduct of The Gilded Age or did the Financial Panic of 1873 have something to do with it? Up on the board: Pinkertons, John D. Rockefeller, State Sanctioned Violence.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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: A New Mailbag!
New Mailbag Episode! Hey Alarmy! You’ve sent us some mail and boy do we love hearing from you. Our mailbag runneth over! Tune in and listen as The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early sort through your insightful comments, suggestions and thoughts on our most recent episodes. Plus, you’ll get to hear what has The Alarmist crew alarmed these days. Haven’t written a review yet? Write in and tell us what’s been alarming YOU!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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
GREY GARDENS: WHO IS TO BLAME
Who’s to blame for Grey Gardens?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Kristen Meinzer and her podcasting partner Jolenta Greenberg to discuss the tragic tale of the infamous Grey Gardens Estate and the colorful characters who once owned it. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Were Big Edie and Little Edie trapped in a codependent relationship? Could The Kennedy Curse have something to do with it? Or were they yet another victim of The Aristocracy and its elitist societal expectations? 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: The Mountain Meadows Massacre
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Sarah Barringer Gordon about the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Sally, as she’s more commonly known, is a Professor of Constitutional Law and History at the University of Pennsylvania. Having recently published an award winning article about the Mountain Meadows Massacre in the Journal of the Early Republic with co-author Jan Shipps, Sally explains the context and helps us understand the unique moment in American history leading up to this tragic event. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to reflect and 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
THE MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Mountain Meadows Massacre?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) keeps it all in the family to discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Could this tragedy be the result of religious persecution or religious radicalism? Or perhaps both? Associate Producer & Researcher Alex Paul stops by to lend her expertise on the subject as someone who was raised in the Mormon Church. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Up on the board: Mormon Blood Atonement, Blind Faith, Big America.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Valerie Solanas - The Attempted Assassination of Andy Warhol
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Phyllis Chesler about the women's movement of the 60’s & 70’s and how the writings of Valerie Solanas and her attempted assassination of Andy Warhol fit into the legacy of the American feminist movement. Dr. Phyllis is a pioneer of Second Wave Feminism and a best-selling author of over 20 books, including the landmark feminist class Women and Madness. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early stops by to debrief and 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
VALERIE SOLANAS: ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF ANDY WARHOL
Who’s to blame for the attempted assassination of Andy Warhol?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster Anna Stoecklein Lau about Valerie Solanas and her attempted assassination of Andy Warhol. Host of the podcast The Story of Woman, Anna is the perfect guest to help explore the broader context of this incident. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Valerie Solanas: villain or victim of the times? Up on the board: Mental Health Stigma, Artistic Injustice, Hypocrisy & Gender.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Marvin Heemeyer's Bulldozer Rampage
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Granby, CO resident Patrick Bower about the destructive bulldozer rampage by Marvin Heemeyer on June 4, 2004. Former editor and publisher of The Sky-Hi News and author of Killdozer: The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer Rampage, Patrick knew Marvin from his early days in Granby and shares first hand information about the reality of this tragic moment in the town's history. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to revisit the verdict.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
MARVIN HEEMEYER'S BULLDOZER RAMPAGE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for Marvin Heemeyer’s Bulldozer Rampage?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with friend and special guest Jason Mayland about Marvin Heemeyer’s destructive rampage through the small mountain town of Granby, CO on June 4, 2004. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Alex Paul. It might be a small town, but they still had some big problems. Was this a militant revenge fantasy or were people simply not being neighborly? Tune in and find out why God and Hot Tubs are also on the board. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with professor and historian Dr. Kealani Cook about the dense history of Hawaii and its monarchy before its eventual annexation in 1898. Author of Return to Kahiki: Native Hawaiians in Oceania, Dr. Cook lends some much needed context to the many moving parts around this unique moment in history. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to unpack it all with Rebecca and revisit the verdict. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE OVERTHROW OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith about America’s 50th state, Hawaii. More specifically, they discuss the topics which are a little less popular in the history books, the events around its annexation in 1898 and the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. What’s The Committee of Safety and who are the members of The “Hawaiian League?” Will “Protecting America’s Interests” take the fall for this one? Tune in and find out!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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: The Gwen Shamblin Lara Diet Cult
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with the producer of the HBOMax docuseries The Way Down, Gina Scarlata. Gina details the somewhat elusive hierarchy of the Fellowships leadership, describes her experience working with former members of the church, and lends her insight into what might be the future of the Remnant Fellowship. Afterward, producer Clayton Early stops by to revisit the verdict with Rebecca. Did they get it right? Say a little prayer and find out!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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Introducing: Who Killed Daphne?
When a car bomb kills Daphne Caruana Galizia on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta, the hunt for her killers exposes secrets with consequences that go far beyond its shores. In the aftermath of her death an international team of journalists comes together to continue her work. Along the way they start to uncover clues that might lead to her killers. From Wondery, comes a new story about power, corruption and one woman’s fight for the truth. Hosted by investigative reporter Stephen Grey.Listen to Who Killed Daphne? wondery.fm/TA_DaphneSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE GWEN SHAMBLIN LARA DIET CULT: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Gwen Shamblin Lara Diet Cult?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with the Emmy and Latin Grammy Award winning writer and performer Alisha Gaddis about the notorious Gwen Shamblin and who’s to blame for her diet turned cult. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Who knew God and food were so intertwined? Why are we so devout about our fatphobia? And what’s the Remnant Fellowship and why was it formed? Tune in to hear all about this fascinating American tale. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: The Aberfan Mine Disaster
New Guest Expert! For this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca digs a little deeper into the Aberfan Mine Disaster with Professor Iain McLean. Iain is Professor of Politics at Oxford University and co-author of the book Aberfan: Government and Disasters. He helps us understand the culture and dynamics playing out in these mining villages at the time and reiterates the blatant denial and negligence by those in positions of authority. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early stops by to see if the verdict holds up. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.