Who’s to blame for the Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the heartbreaking story of the up and coming actress Rebecca Schaeffer who was stalked and eventually murdered by her stalker on her front doorstep. Up on the board this week: Copycat Syndrome, Community Failure and Mental Health Stigma. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic violence of any kind you can rea...
Aug 20, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 265
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Armand D’Angour of Jesus College Oxford. Host of the podcast It’s All Greek and Latin To Me and a professor of the classics, Armand is expertly equipped to walk us through the many colorful characters in this infamous ancient telling of the fall of Troy. Not to mention the scandalous quote he ends the interview with! Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early for the post-intervie...
Aug 15, 2024•35 min
Who’s to blame for the Trojan War Horse? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Jamila Webb back to the show to discuss the very dramatic, very dense, very complicated Trojan War and the larger than life Gods whose meddling ways had rather significant influences on the events as they unfolded. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. They say don’t meet your heroes. Well, what about The Gods? Are they just like us? Were they trying to tell the mort...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 264
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Craig Colten, author of An Unnatural Metropolis: Wresting New Orleans from Nature , about Hurricane Katrina and its lasting effects on the city of New Orleans. He shares fascinating insight on the history of the city, the changes that were put in place after the disaster and shares some sobering thoughts about New Orleans current state of readiness for the next big one. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview ...
Aug 08, 2024•28 min
Who’s to blame for Hurricane Katrina? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) invites comedian Sierra Katow on the show to discuss the catastrophic events of Hurricane Katrina and the disastrous aftermath the storm left in its wake. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is building at or below sea level the culprit? Could evacuation semantics be to blame for the exacerbated rescue and aid snafus? Or did outdated technology and shortsightedness in our city...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 263
On the week's Aftermath Rewind Rebecca talks with Dr. Camilla Townsend, Distinguished Professor of History specializing in Early Native American and Latin American History At Rutgers University, about who she thinks is to blame for the fall of the Aztec Empire. What she says just might change Rebecca's verdict! 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 Ca...
Aug 01, 2024•40 min
Enjoy another full length preview of what's going on over on our Patreon Page! Who’s to blame for the Rebekka-less Recital? New month, new Guest Alarmist! This month, OG Alarmist Rebecca Delgado Smith welcomes friend of the show Rebekka Johnson to take the Alarmist hot seat and tell us a tale of dance recitals and dance moms gone wild in 90’s Staten Island. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could this be an Alarmist first where it’s decided there was too much...
Jul 31, 2024•47 min
On this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the fall of the Aztec Empire! She is joined by writer/producer Alex Fumero, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Moctezuma’s Hubris, Spanish Machismo and Smallpox (duh). Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Fo...
Jul 30, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 262
On this week's Aftermath Rewind, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert George Burgess, Ichthyologist and curator emeritus of the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville about the real life shark attack that inspired the movie, JAWS! What he has to say might change her verdict. Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagr...
Jul 25, 2024•51 min
Enjoy a full length preview of what's going on over on our Patreon Page! New Little Alarms! Happy June Alarmeon. The Alarmeon Book Club poll results are in. Let’s just say we might have some more reading in our future! Plus, new Little Alarms from the Alarmist Crew and you! We’re talking the power of music, Elon’s 56 Billion dollar payout, the perils of the “perfect” shirt and more. Tune in and hear about some Little Alarm success stories and let us know your thoughts in our newest Poll up on Pa...
Jul 24, 2024•49 min
This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) and the crew revisit JAWS! Was TOXIC MASCULINITY to blame for the Great White killing spree that terrorized Amity Island in the movie JAWS? Who's to blame for one of the scariest (fictional) shark murder sprees of ALL TIME….JAWS! Rebecca is joined by Jaws Enthusiast Paul F Tompkins, Fact Checker Smith and Producer Lund. Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at t...
Jul 23, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 261
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes back Captain Scott Miller, from our Malaysian Airlines Flight #370 episode, to lend his expertise on the Mount Erebus Disaster. His technical knowledge of the aviation industry is unparalleled and his emphasis on historical context lends fascinating insight to this complicated tragedy. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict hold...
Jul 18, 2024•28 min
Who’s to blame for the Mount Erebus Disaster? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Jen Kober to discuss a hauntingly tragic disaster in Antarctica when Air New Zealand flight 901 crashed directly into Mount Erebus on a sightseeing expedition due to incorrect coordinates. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will putting too much faith in new technology take the fall for this one? Is cashing in on the allure of Antarctica too risky fo...
Jul 16, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 260
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. James Goodman about the pivotal moment in NYC history before, during and directly after the massive blackout on that hot summer night in 1977. Author of Blackout , Dr. Goodman shares first hand accounts and lends some important historical context that helps clarify the various reactions to this unique New York event. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer C...
Jul 11, 2024•35 min
Who’s to blame for the NYC Blackout of 1977? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Janet Varney, host of The JV Club podcast, to discuss the epic NYC Blackout of 1977. If you’re in the dark about this one, allow us to shine a much needed light on all the events that occurred during this prolonged power outage. Did a freak lightning strike put a strain on the NYC power grid or was the strain already brewing due to economic, institutional and government failures. Fact C...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 259
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and beer historian Martyn Cornell about the details of the London Beer Flood of 1814. And it’s a good thing we did! Not only does he help us better understand the beer production and drinking culture at the time, but he also clears up a few nasty rumors that have persisted since the incident. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Not part...
Jul 04, 2024•22 min
Who’s to blame for the London Beer Flood of 1814? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author, writer and comedian Evan Waite about the bizarre tragedy of a brewery turned lethal beer flood in the crowded streets of St. Giles, London circa 1814. Was this really an “Act of God” as the city eventually claimed or was there a little bit of Big Vat Energy going on at the time? And why was the city named after Saint Giles in the first place? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer...
Jul 02, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 258
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Marika Cifor about the evolution of the AIDS epidemic in the United States. Author of Viral Cultures: Activist Archiving in the Age of AIDS, Dr. Cifor describes the social, political and structural climate in America during the time Freddie Mercury was living and dying with AIDS. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can see if the verdict holds up in the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early...
Jun 27, 2024•30 min
Who’s to blame for the Death of Freddie Mercury? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Adam Macias, host of the podcast That Was Wild! , to discuss the legacy of iconic rockstar Freddie Mercury and his premature death at age 45 due to complications with AIDS. While we know how he died, it’s hard not to think this could have been avoidable for Freddie and countless others. Will good old fashioned homophobia take the blame? Or was this a melting pot of American values m...
Jun 25, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 257
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Karlos Hill about the legacy of Juneteenth in America. A distinguished author and Regents Professor at the University of Oklahoma, Professor Hill honors the bravery and perseverance of our ancestors who fought so hard for the freedom of enslaved people and manifests some of the wonderful ways we can continue celebrating this holiday while recognizing the work that’s still ahead. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Check...
Jun 19, 2024•40 min
Who’s to blame for Texas’s Delayed Emancipation: Juneteenth? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Brandon Collins, host of the podcast Drunk Black History , to discuss the egregiously delayed freedom of formerly enslaved people in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation, aka Juneteenth. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. America’s newest federal holiday, what is Juneteenth and why has it received such little attention until relat...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 256
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the family mayhem in the film The Birdcage with psychologist Dr. Terri Apter. Author of several books on family dynamics, identity and relationships, Dr. Apter discusses changing status, boundaries, the health risks of biting your tongue and how idealism is the enemy of reality. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Not part of our Patreon family?!...
Jun 13, 2024•30 min
Who’s to blame for the chaos that ensues in the movie The Birdcage? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Roz Hernandez, host of the podcast Ghosted! , to discuss the iconic film The Birdcage and the mischief that occurs when 2 wildly different in-laws meet for the first time. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will keeping up appearances take the fall for this one? Perhaps Senator Keeley’s political optics had something to do with ...
Jun 11, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 255
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and researcher Karina Eileraas Karakuș about the life and tragic murder of Brandon Teena. As a DEIA & gender equity consultant, Karina speaks to society's collective consciousness in relation to the Trans community at the time and reminds us that violence doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Language matters! Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smi...
Jun 06, 2024•27 min
Who’s to blame for the murder of Brandon Teena? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Alarmy favorite Tony Rodriguez to discuss the deeply disturbing assault and eventual murder of Brandon Teena. How big of a role did a lack of Trans visibility in 90’s America play in this senseless crime? Did Brandon fall prey to the dangers of a small town mentality? Or was he the unfortunate victim of a fundamental lack of humanity? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early j...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 254
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Attack on Pearl Harbor with distinguished professor of military history, Professor Andrew Wiest. Having published several books on the topics of war, Professor Wiest shares an expert account of the events leading up to the attack and reflects on the important moment it holds in world history. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join The Alarmist crew for the post-interview breakdown and see if the verdict holds up. Not on Patreon ye...
May 30, 2024•41 min
Who’s to blame for the attack on Pearl Harbor? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes author and journalist Jess McHugh to discuss one of America’s most epic historical tragedies, the attack on Pearl Harbor. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. What led up to this calculated and massively devastating attack and why didn’t American forces see it coming? Did an American oil embargo have something to do with it? Could the second Sino Japanese War ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 253
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Ryan Williams about Burt and Linda Pugach and their long and complicated relationship history. An Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Illinois Springfield, Dr. Williams details the psychological toll stalking has on its victims and the difficulties they might encounter seeking justice. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can revisit the verdict in the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker...
May 23, 2024•37 min
Who’s to blame for the tabloid “love story” of Burt and Linda Pugach? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Kelly Hudson to discuss the troubling tale of Burt and Linda Pugach. What the tabloids once called a bizarre “love story” sounds a lot more like assault and oppression once you hear the facts. Will the problematic realities of the American nuclear family take the fall for this one? Perhaps male entitlement is to blame? And why is Agriculture up on the board? Fact Ch...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 252
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Mario Macis. Dr. Macis breaks down the concept of scarcity economics, reflects on whether or not finding a golden ticket was truly left to chance alone and gets into our irrationality when it comes to low probability events. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post interview discussion with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Cl...
May 16, 2024•29 min
