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The Alarmist

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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 TULSA MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week on The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith decides who is to blame for the Tulsa Massacre. Special Guest Randy Thompson, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund are there to help! Guest Expert, Tim Madigan (author of The Burning: Massacre, Destruction, and the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 ) stops by to shed light on the events that led to the massacre. On the board this week: Racism, Birth of a Nation and the Tulsa Police. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast...

Jun 23, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 48

The Aftermath: Death of Che Guevara

Rebecca talks to Guest Expert Michael Bustamante, Assistant Professor of Latin American History at FIU, about what led to the death of Che Guevara. 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/privacy for more information....

Jun 18, 202040 min

THE DEATH OF CHE GUEVARA: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week on The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith decides who is to blame for the death of Che Guevara. She is joined by Neil Innes and Andrés Bartos (hosts of the new travel podcast Passport ), Professor Michael Bustamante, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Castro, American Fat Cats and Merch. 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 ...

Jun 16, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 45

The Aftermath: Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster

On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca Delgado Smith talks with director of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor Project for the engineering contractor Morton Thiokol at the time of the Challenger disaster, Allan McDonald, and what he says might change the verdict. Learn more about the Challenger Disaster by reading Allan Mcdonald's book, Truth, Lies and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaste r. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpo...

Jun 11, 202042 min

SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week on The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. She is joined by Comedian Rebekka Johnson, Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Guest Expert Allan McDonald (author of Truth, Lies and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster ). On the board this week: O-Rings, Nasa Company Culture and Pressure to Launch. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@g...

Jun 09, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Web Crawlers Amelia Earhart Bonus!

Check out this deep dive into the disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Ali Segal and Melissa Stetten of the Web Crawlers podcast (featuring an interview with The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith)! Subscribe to Web Crawlers on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 04, 202043 min

The Afermath: Amelia Earhart

On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca talks with Susan Wels, author of Amelia Earhart: The Thrill of It about the iconic pilot. Here are some social justice organizations Rebecca, Chris and Amanda are supporting: NAACP Legal Defense and educational fund https://www.naacpldf.org Minnesota Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org Black Futures Lab https://blackfutureslab.org Movement Voter Project https://movement.vote Women’s foundation California ( https://womensfoundca.org ) JUSTICE LA - http:...

Jun 04, 202037 min

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AMELIA EARHART: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week on The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith decides who is to blame for the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. She is joined by host of HISTORY This Week , Sally Helm, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Publicity Stunts, Celestial Navigation and Amelia Earhart herself. 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...

Jun 03, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 45

The Aftermath: The Romanovs

On this week's Aftermath, best-selling author Helen Rappaport, provides insight into the lives of the Romanov family leading up to their execution. What she says just might change The Alarmist's verdict! Find more information on Helen's work regarding the Romanov's 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 Suppo...

May 28, 202036 min

EXECUTION OF THE ROMANOVS: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the violent execution of the Romanovs. She is joined by Reality Life podcast host, Kate Casey, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Rasputin, Nicholas II, and a Faberge Egg. 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! 84...

May 26, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 44

The Aftermath: Mailbag and Listener Voicemails

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund listen to a very interesting voicemail, which makes them re-think the concept of Alarmist Jail! 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! 844-370-8643ell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Support this show...

May 21, 202030 min

FAILED BRITISH ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the disastrous British Antarctica Expedition that left explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his entire crew dead. She is joined by Gear Enthusiast Grady Miller , Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: British Manners Gone Wild, Frozen Socks and rival explorer, Amundsen. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on ...

May 19, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 43

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE CHEATING SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist has over ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS and to celebrate we are treating you to this BONUS EPISODE where Rebecca, Chris and Amanda figure out who is to blame for the Who Wants to be a Millionaire Cheating Scandal that rocked the gameshow world. On the board: The Ingrams, Greed and Fandom. 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 hotli...

May 14, 202045 min

THE 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the 2008 Financial Crisis. She is joined by Bad With Money Author/Podcaster Gaby Dunn, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda. On the board this week: President Reagan, Big Bosses at Big Banks and Toxic Masculinity (of course)! 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 ...

May 12, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 42

The Aftermath: Fall of the Aztec Empire

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 Call the Earios hotline! 844-370-...

May 07, 202039 min

THE FALL OF THE AZTEC EMPIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

In this special Cinco De Mayo episode, 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. Also, Guest Expert Dr. Camilla Townsend, Distinguished Professor of History specializing in Early Native American and Latin American History At Rutgers University, weighs in. On the board this week: Moctezuma’s Hubris, Spanish Machismo and Smallpox (duh). Tell us who y...

May 05, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 41

The Aftermath: Chilean Mining Accident and Marilyn Monroe Mailbag

This week, Rebecca talks with real-life hero, Richard Soppe ( Senior Drilling Application Engineer at Center Rock Inc), who was a part of the American team that successfully rescued the trapped Miners. Then, she is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to read emails from The Alarmy about the death of Marilyn Monroe episode. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast ...

Apr 30, 202035 min

2010 CHILEAN MINE ACCIDENT: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame the 2010 Chilean Mine Accident that left 33 miners trapped underground for 69 days. She is joined by Special Guest, Faryn Einhorn, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: San Esteban Mining Company, The Chilean President and The Big Ass Rock. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast...

Apr 28, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 40

The Aftermath: Death of Marilyn Monroe with Web Crawlers

On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca is joined by Ali Segal and Melissa Stetten of the Web Crawlers Podcast! Will their conspiracy theories change Rebecca's verdict? In the Conspiracy Corner: Aliens, The Kennedy Boys and the 20th Century Fox. 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.ac...

Apr 23, 202040 min

THE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the death of Marilyn Monroe. She is joined by actor/podcaster Lauren Lapkus, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda. On the board this week: Childhood Trauma, Marilyn’s Doctor and the Kennedy Boys. Also, Ali Segal and Melissa Stetten of Web Crawlers chime in with their conspiracy theories about the Kennedys! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] ...

Apr 21, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 39

The Aftermath: Astor Place Riot

On this week's The Aftermath, Rebecca talks with Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, James Shapiro, about who he thinks is to blame for the Astor Place Riot. Then, Rebecca is joined by Chris and Amanda for a listener email about the Crucifixion. 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-...

Apr 16, 202033 min

THE ASTOR PLACE RIOT: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for The Astor Place Riot aka The Shakespeare Riot. She is joined by return guest/theatre expert, Jaquelyn Landgraff, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: The Bowery Boys, The Curse of the Scottish Play and Dress Codes. 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...

Apr 14, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 38

The Aftermath: Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

On this week's Aftermath, hear the extended interview with Dr. Helen Bond (Director of the Centre of Christian Origins at Edinburgh University and author of The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed). Will her expert testimony change Rebecca's verdict? Tune in and find out! 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! 844-370-8...

Apr 09, 202029 min

THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. She is joined by returning guests Matt Hobby and Mary Grill, Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Guest Expert Dr. Helen Bond (Director of The Centre of Christian Origins at Edinburgh University and author of The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed .) On the board this week: Pontius Pilot, Jesus and wild card, Barabbas. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://the...

Apr 07, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 37

The Aftermath: Alarmy Mailbag

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) responds to The Alarmy's feedback on past verdicts. Joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. 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/privacy for more information....

Apr 02, 202027 min

GAME OF THRONES FINAL SEASON: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the highly anticipated/highly disappointing final season of HBOs Game of Thrones! She is joined by special guest,\ Matt Gourley, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: The Showrunners, George RR Martin and of course, JJ Abrams? Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us...

Mar 31, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 36

The Aftermath: Panic Buying and Listener Emails

Don't have access to your therapist right now? We got you. The Alarmist talks to Associate Professor at Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health, Dr. Melissa Norberg about how to mentally prepare for a grocery store visit and staying mentally healthy during self isolation. Then, Rebecca is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to read listener emails! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow u...

Mar 26, 202042 min

CORONAVIRUS TOILET PAPER PANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the panic buying that led to the GREAT TOILET PAPER SHORTAGE OF 2020. She is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Guest Expert (Associate Professor at Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health), Dr. Melissa Norberg. On the board this week: Fear Contagion Effect, Social Media and Trump. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected]...

Mar 24, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 35

The Aftermath: Hillsborough Stadium Disaster

On this week's Aftermath, hear the incredible, heart-wrenching, interview with Phil Scraton (author/criminologist) who was a member of the Hillsborough Independent Panel and author of Hillsborough - The Truth. 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 A...

Mar 19, 202028 min

THE HILLSBOROUGH STADIUM CRUSHING: WHO IS TO BLAME?

This week, The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith decides who is to blame for the horrendous Hillsborough Stadium Crushing. She is joined by Senior Research Associate in urban planning (University of Toronto), Patrick Adler, Fact Checker Chris Smith, and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: The South Yorkshire Police, Hooliganism, and the Sanctity of Soccer. End song: You’ll Never Walk Alone Again by Gerry and the Pacemakers Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.co...

Mar 17, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 34
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