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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On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with distinguished professor and author David Mikics about Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. David is an English Professor at the University of Houston, author of Stanley Kubrick: American Filmmaker, and a columnist for Tablet Magazine. After sharing some new insight, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss a potential new verdict. Who did we forget to put up 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 SHINING: WHO IS TO BLAME?
The Shining: Who’s to blame for the tragic events at The Overlook Hotel?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with returning guest and horror film buff Khal Davenport about the bone chilling events at The Overlook Hotel. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Post pandemic, we can all relate to the anxieties of cabin fever. Could it be to blame or did we overlook something?! 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: Genoa Bridge Collapse
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Daniele Malomo about the tragic Genoa Bridge Collapse. Daniele is an Assistant Professor at McGill University in Montreal specializing in structural and earthquake engineering. Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss Daniele’s very thoughtful remarks on caring for our existing infrastructure. Sounds like he’s on board for a maintenance rebrand!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 GENOA BRIDGE COLLAPSE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Genoa Bridge Collapse?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back friend and Alarmy favorite Faryn Einhorn to discuss the Genoa Bridge Collapse. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to decide who’s to blame for this recent tragedy. Are we still confident in the use of concrete or is that just wishful thinking?! 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: Biosphere 2
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with 2 experts! First, Rebecca Rieder, organic farmer and author of Dreaming the Biosphere: The Theater of All Possibilities. And John Adams, the Deputy Director of the current Biosphere 2. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to help absorb it all. Will there be a Biosphere 2 field trip in our future?!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.
BIOSPHERE 2: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for Biosphere 2?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who’s to blame for the epic experiment and epic fail, Biosphere 2. She’s joined by comedian/musician/podcaster Ethan Edenberg, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could Experimental Theater take the fall for this one?!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.
Aftermath: The Death of Quibi
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Entertainment Business Correspondent and Editor Natalie Jarvey of Insider, where she covers the digital transformation of Hollywood for their Los Angeles bureau. Then, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss something they all missed; The Golden Arm!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 RISE AND FALL OF QUIBI: WHO IS TO BLAME?
WHO’S TO BLAME FOR THE RISE AND FALL OF QUIBI?This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith speak with Music Manager and former Alarmist Guest Expert, Noah Chernin, about the death of Quibi. Could creating content specifically for our “In-Between Moments” be to blame? Or is it just another victim of The Pandemic?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: Mini-Alarms
On this episode, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) chats with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith about some of the smaller alarms that have been keeping them up at night. Did the pandemic ruin live theater forever?! Hear this and more and then take our online poll to share which mini-alarm resonated with you the most!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 TRAGIC KAPRUN FUNICULAR DISASTER: WHO’S TO BLAME?
This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delagado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster/alarmist Sarah Lowe about the Kaprun Funicular Disaster. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Could better cell phone reception have stopped this terrible tragedy?! One thing is clear; nothing is fireproof! 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.
Aftermath: New Mailbag Episode!
This week, Rebecca, Clayton and Chris discuss potential culprits they forgot to throw on the board for the death of Natalie Wood. In the process, they gain a new found appreciation for bathing suits. Have you ever had to swim fully clothed?! Afterwards, Rebecca shares new Alarmy Member emails. Listen now to hear some great suggestions for future episodes! 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.
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IS IT POSSIBLE THE FASHION INDUSTRY INFLUENCED THE BRADFORD SWEETS POISONING?This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Suni Reyes, Fact Checker Chris Smith, and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the 1858 Bradford Sweets Poisoning. Should sugar be added to the list of Illegal Substances? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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