The Alarmist

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.

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Episodes

THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 with guest, Maggie Marion. On the board this week: Capitalism, Racism, and The Building Department. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com! Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 11

THE MCDONALDS HOT COFFEE LAWSUIT: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit with return guest, Clayton Early. On the board this week: The McDonald's Corporation, Want It Now Attitude, and Lobbyists. Including a special cameo by lawyer/Clayton's husband, Mike Dailey. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com! Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...

Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10

THE GREAT SMOG OF 1952: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith decides who is to blame for the Great Smog of London that killed 12,000 people. She is joined by Amanda Lund and Maria Blasucci (The Big Ones Podcast). Hitler is back on the board along with pollution and that big city lifestyle. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 9

SIEGFRIED & ROY TIGER ATTACK: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the devastating Siegfried and Roy tiger attack with guest, Faryn Einhorn. Who is going to The Alarmist jail this week? Mantacore The Tiger, Steve Wynn and The Circus are on the board! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com! Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist . Hosted on Acast. Se...

Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 8

EXECUTION OF ANNE BOLEYN: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the execution of Anne Boleyn with guest, Sarah Adina. On the board this week: Henrey VIII's daddy issues, the faulty judicial system and of course, Thomas Cromwell. Oh! If only Anne had married Henry Percy! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com! Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thealarmistpodcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist . Hosted...

Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 7

THE HINDENBERG: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, gets to the bottom of who is to blame for the Hindenburg disaster! With the help of returning guests, Anastasia Kousakis and Georgia Mischak, Rebecca examines what caused the German passenger airship to catch fire, killing 36 people aboard. We're going "Double Nazi" this week - on the board is Hitler, Nazis and underdog, Big Tobacco. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com! Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Inst...

Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 6

BREAK-UP OF THE BEATLES: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, figures out who is to blame for the breakup of The Beatles with actor/writer/her husband, Chris Smith. If you are thinking Yoko Ono is in the hot seat - think again. John Lennon's volatility, the death of Brian Epstein (their manager) and George Harrison's song writing are ON. THE. BOARD. No one is safe (except Ringo). Find out who Rebecca sends to The Alarmist Jail this week! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com! Email us at the...

Aug 20, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5

THE DONNER PARTY: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, wants to know who is to blame for the cannibalistic misadventures of The Donner Party . She and friend, Clayton Early ( Harvard Sailing Team ), scrutinize each player in this great tragedy. Was westward expansion to blame? Or was this a human foible? Why do women have a greater chance of surviving in harsh conditions? One thing's for sure: The Donner's would have arrived safely if Rebecca and Clayton were leading the charge. Tell us who you think is to blame ...

Aug 13, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3

THE PLAGUE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, sits down with fellow germophobe, James Bladon (Superego Forgotten Classic), to find out who is to blame for The Black Death that wiped out nearly 60% of the European population. Rats and fleas are in the hot seat, of course, and they're joined by wild card, global warming and belief in religion. What did oily T-Zones and Rosacea have to do with the Great Plague? Tune in to find out who is going to The Alarmist Jail this week! Support this show http://support...

Aug 06, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3

TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Blaming people feels so good! Join The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, as she figures out who is at fault for the harrowing Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911. This week she is joined by two of her friends, Anastasia Kousakis and Georgia Mischak. They go step by step through the mind-boggling human errors that resulted in one of the deadliest industrial disasters in US history. They ask the tough questions like, "Why did the fire department not have tall enough ladders!?" "What is a rag d...

Jul 30, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2

THE TITANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, sits down with writer/comedian Adam Lustick, to discuss who is to blame for the deadliest maritime tragedy ever: The sinking of the Titanic. Was it the captain? The lookout who did not have binoculars? The Patriarchy? Tune in and and fine out who Rebecca sends to The Alarmist Jail on the harrowing debut episode. Tell us who you think is to blame for the Titanic Disaster at http://thealarmistpodcast.com! Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on I...

Jul 23, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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