Is the lost colony of Roanoke UNDERWATER? On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca theorizes on what might have happened to the Roanoke Colony with Internet Sleuth Melissa Stetten of Web Crawlers . Then, Rebecca and Producer Amanda read and respond to your Alarmy emails. We have merch! Join our Discord ! Buy tickets to The Alarmist LIVE! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twi...
Oct 01, 2020•42 min
Was QUEEN ELIZABETH to blame for the Lost Colony of Roanoke? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the lost colony of Roanoke. She is joined by Comedian Dan Klein, Fact Checker Smith and Producer Lund. They theorize about what might have led to the settlers mysterious disappearance and ponder if this mystery is a mystery after all. On the board this week: Sir Walter Raleigh, Misplaced Envy, The Spanish, Racist Poetic License,Bad JuJu and LIES! We have merch ...
Sep 29, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In a controversial move last episode, Rebecca ruled that Betty Broderick be sent to the Alarmist Jail for the Betty Broderick Murders. On today's episode, Guest Expert Alyssa Smith (a Twentieth Century U.S. Violence and crime researcher for the History Dept. at the University of Chicago) explains what makes this a "Spectator Crime," why the Supermom narrative is so dangerous and how shows like Law & Order and Criminal Minds have changed how people think about true crime and the legal system....
Sep 24, 2020•42 min
Are Gender Roles to blame for the Betty Broderick Murders? This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Betty Broderick Murders. She is joined by Comedian Cass Bugge, Fact Checker Smith and Producer Lund. Guest Expert Alyssa Smith, a Twentieth Century U.S. Violence and crime researcher for the History Dept. at the University of Chicago, stops by to discuss why Betty's story resonates with some women. On the board this week: Biased Legal System, Ageism Against Wo...
Sep 22, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 61
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca talks with Professor of English and director of the graduate program in gender and cultural studies at Simmons University and author of Wife, Inc.: The Business of Marriage in the Twenty-First Century , Suzanne Leonard. Then, Fact Checker Smith and Producer Lund join the conversation to deliberate wether American Prudism (not a word) should replace Dirty Politics in the Alarmist Jail. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at...
Sep 17, 2020•38 min
Are low-rise slacks to blame for the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky Sex Scandal? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who it to blame for the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky Sex Scandal that rocked the nation. She is joined by host of Pantsuit Politics podcast, Sarah Holland, Fact Checker Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. They discuss how MeToo colors this political disaster and wether or not Hilary has any culpability. It’s our longest board in Alarmist history! Some of the contende...
Sep 15, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 60
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca, Chris and Amanda lament how history DOES repeat itself. Is The Alarmy somehow to blame for yet another Gender Reveal Disaster!? Listen to our OG Gender Reveal Disaster episode here . Also, we hear from a listener who brought The Alarmist into the classroom, discussing WHO IS TO BLAME FOR HISTORY CLASS BEING BORING! We have a listener voicemail people! Alarmy Member, Adam, chimes in with some great future episode ideas. MERCH IS HERE! Go to Earios.net to buy Off...
Sep 10, 2020•29 min
This week, The Alarmist goes LIVE to discuss Prohibition! Rebecca is joined by Special Guest Matt Gourley, Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Alarmy General Clayton Early. Also, THE ALARMY themselves chime in with their opinions on who is to blame. Guest Expert, Dr. Mark Lawrence Schrad, associate professor of political science at Villanova University and the author of the forthcoming book Smashing the Liquor Machine: A Global History of Prohibition pops in to give his opinion! O...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert Dr. Benjamin Radd (UCLA lecturer and expert on Government and Politics in the Middle East, particularly Iran) about who he thinks is to blame for the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Spoiler: It's not paper shredders. Missed The Alarmist Live? It's still available to watch at houseseats.live! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistT...
Sep 03, 2020•37 min
This week, The Alarmist brings you a special bonus episode! Remember Neil Innes and Andrés Bartos from the Che Guevara episode? They have an amazing podcast called Passport and we thought you would love their recent episode on Iran. Subscribe to Passport wherever you get your podcasts! Iran: MisInfoNation - Down with America, Garlic Shampoo and the Incredible Hulk Get ready to have your misconceptions blown away - Passport learns some shocking things about the most misunderstood nation in the wo...
Sep 02, 2020•50 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Iranian Hostage Crisis that lasted 444 days and left a stain on the presidency of former peanut farmer, Jimmy Carter. She is joined by actress Aimee Carrero, Fact-Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Guest Expert Dr. Benjamin Radd (UCLA lecturer and expert on Government and Politics in the Middle East, particularly Iran) stops by to explain the Ayatollah Khomeini's role in the crisis and what the student pro...
Sep 01, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 58
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca Delgado Smith, speaks with Professor of History and Classics at the University of Notre Dame's Rome Global Gateway , Dr. Ingrid Rowland, about the Ancient Roman’s “science” and why they decided to live so close to what she calls a “Bad Volcano.” Then, Rebecca is joined by Producer Amanda and Fact Checker Chris to reassess their verdict. Will they set Roman Hedonism Free? Is Plate Tectonics off the hook? They also read a listener email that sheds light on the pro...
Aug 27, 2020•29 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. She is joined by Special Guest/Greek and Roman Mythology Expert, Liv Albert (host of Let’s Talk About Myths Baby ), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. They dive deep into the Roman mythology behind Mt. Vesuvius. Did you know there were Giants living under the mountain? They also speak with Guest Expert, Dr. Ingrid Rowland (author of From Pompeii: The Afterlife of a Roman Town...
Aug 25, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 57
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca talks with Guest Expert Ken Cuthbertson - Author of The Halifax Explosion: Canada’s Worst Disaster - about who he thinks is to blame for the Halifax explosion. It turns out, we may have got this one wrong! Ken explains the involvement of the Harbor Master, Commander Wyatt, in the events as well as the captain of the Imo, Captain Fromme. Rebecca also learns how to pronounce Imo. Other ideas we should have put on the board include Christmas, Backlighting and maybe...
Aug 20, 2020•47 min
The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) tackles our most requested Canadian disaster: The Halifax Explosion. On December 6th 1917, two ships collided in the Narrows of Halifax Harbor. What resulted was one of the deadliest explosions in history. Rebecca is joined by Comedian (and Canadian) Sophie Buddle, Fact Checker Clayton Early and Producer Amanda Lund to find out what went wrong and who is to blame. Guest Expert Ken Cuthbertson - Author of The Halifax Explosion: Canada’s Worst Disaster - stops ...
Aug 18, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 56
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca Delgado Smith speaks with music manager Noah Chernin about the genesis of the Taylor/Kanye feud, why this sort of publicity can boost the profile of up and coming talent and why Taylor and Kanye might be more similar than we think. Then, Producer Amanda and Fact Checker Chris join to make an exciting announcement! The Alarmist is doing a LIVE virtual show! Get your tickets here ! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thea...
Aug 13, 2020•24 min
This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Taylor Swift/Kanye West Feud! She is joined by pop culture efficianados and hosts of the Watch Less Podcast , Khal Davenport and Frazier Tharpe , Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. They reveal if they were Team Taylor or Team Kanye during the 2009 VMAs debacle, debate wether sexism or racism are more to blame for the fallout, and Rebecca goes on a shocking tirade against Taylor’s “You Belong With Me” m...
Aug 11, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 55
On this week’s The Aftermath, Rebecca talks with Guest Expert Dr. Kathleen Belew (Assistant Professor of History at Chicago University and author of Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America ) about who she thinks is to blame for the Oklahoma City Bombing. Then Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda stop by to deliberate if Dr. Belew’s testimony should change their verdict. Will Timothy McVeigh be released from jail? Tune in and find out! Tell us who you think i...
Aug 06, 2020•44 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Oklahoma City Bombing. She is joined by History of the 90s host, Kathy Kenzora, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. They discuss the connections between the Oklahoma Bombing, Ruby Ridge and Waco and the difference between Doomsday Preppers and Survivalists. They speak with Guest Expert Dr. Kathleen Belew (Assistant Professor of History at Chicago University and author of Bring the War Home: The White P...
Aug 04, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 54
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) answers listener mail! She is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. They discuss the correct pronunciation of "Sledge" and explore a listener theory regarding the Game of Thrones episode that might send...STAR WARS FANS to jail!? Then, Producer Amanda makes a stunning confession about Cats that might jeopardize her place in The Alarmy. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistp...
Jul 30, 2020•42 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) reflects on the evolution of The Alarmist from it’s very first episode on The Titanic! Forty-nine episodes later, will Rebecca change her verdict? Stay tuned after the episode because Rebecca is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Special Guest Adam Lustick to discuss. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow...
Jul 28, 2020•44 min
On this week’s Aftermath, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) talks with Dr. Melissa Click, Professor of Communication Studies at Gonzaga Univ. and editor of the book Anti-Fandom: Dislike and Hate in the Digital Age about who she thinks is to blame for this cat astrophe. Then, Rebecca, Chris and Amanda weigh in on wether or not they should change the verdict. Will director Tom Hooper be freed from The Alarmist Jail? Will Big Slap recipient Andrew Lloyd Webber receive an ice pack for his cheek? ...
Jul 23, 2020•31 min
On this very special 50th episode, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) tackles the most terrifying disaster yet: CATS THE MOVIE. She is joined by Jellicle Podcast Cat Matt Gourley ( Superego ), Jellicle Fact Checker Cat Chris Smith and Jellicle Producer Cat Amanda Lund. Jellicle Guest Expert, Dr. Melissa Click ( Anti-Fandom: Dislike and Hate in the Digital Age ) enlightens us on why people might hate Cats. On the board this week: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cat-people and wild card, Anne Hathaway. Tel...
Jul 21, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
On this week’s Aftermath, The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, speaks with Guest Expert, Sabina Brennar (Neuroscientist, psychologist and host of the podcast SUPER BRAIN ) about her controversial decision to send DOCTORS to the Alarmist Jail for the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard. Producer Amanda Lund has some exciting news that just may get The Alarmy the Big Clap! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @th...
Jul 16, 2020•34 min
This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the disturbing Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case. She is joined by Special Guest Kimmy Gatewood (Glow, Mother of All Shows podcast ), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Guest Expert, Sabina Brennar (Neuroscientist, psychologist and host of the podcast SUPER BRAIN ) stops by to further explain the psychological aspects of this crime. On the board this week: Hormones, Munchausen by Proxy, and Christian Dating Sites....
Jul 14, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 52
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca is joined by Tom O'Neil, author of Chaos: Charles Manson, The CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties to discuss who is to blame for the Manson murders. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Call the Earios hotline! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Jul 09, 2020•47 min
This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the grizzly Manson Family Murders that marked the end of the 1969 Summer of Love. She is joined by writer/Sharon-Tate-enthusiast, Jonny Mais, Author of Chaos: Charles Manson, The CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties , Tom O’Neil, Fact-Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Manson, The Beatles, and The CIA. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at t...
Jul 06, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 51
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca Delgado Smith (The Alarmist) talks with historian of sexuality, law, politics, and social movements, Professor Marc Stein,about who he thinks is to blame for the Stonewall Riots. Check out Professor Stein's books on the Stonewall Riots here. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Call the Earios hotline! 844-370-8643 S...
Jul 02, 2020•39 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Stonewall Riots. She is joined by Special Guest Margaret Cho, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Homophobia, The Mafia and, yes, The Fashion Industry. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Call the Earios hotline! 844-370-8643 Suppor...
Jun 30, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 50
On this week's The Aftermath, Rebecca talks to Guest Expert, Tim Madigan (author of The Burning: Massacre, Destruction, and the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 ), about who he thinks is to blame for the Tulsa Massacre. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Call the Earios hotline! 844-370-8643 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist . Hosted on ...
Jun 25, 2020•35 min