New Aftermath! On today’s episode, Rebecca speaks with the founder and former Director of Harvard Law School’s Child Advocacy Program, Professor Emeritus Elizabeth Barthlolet. Specializing in child welfare, Bartholet shares some fascinating realities about the current homeschooling system and offers some fundamental guidelines for what a more wholesome approach might look like. After, Rebecca reflects with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early and a new Big Clap goes up on the boar...
Mar 10, 2022•39 min
Who’s to blame for the Turpin Family House of Horrors? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes fellow podcaster Caroline Moss to decide who’s to blame for the horrific occurrences inside the Turpin family home. Could this prolonged abuse have been prevented by more robust regulation of homeschooling? Or was the system simply set up to fail? They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 137
New Guest Expert! On today’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with National Security Archivist of the Chile Documentation Projects, Peter Kornbluh. Author of the bestselling book “The Pinochet File: A Declassified Dossier on Atrocity and Accountability,” Kornbluh walks us through the C.I.A.'s involvement in the Chilean coup d’état of 1973, while thoughtfully drawing parallels to Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine. Will hegemonic powers ever allow smaller countries the sovereignty and respect they des...
Mar 03, 2022•43 min
Who’s to Blame for the Chilean Coup D’état of 1973? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with comedian, actor and writer Beth Lapides about who’s to blame for the Chilean coup d’état of 1973. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Why were Fidel Castro, Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon and The CIA involved? And what is it about change that brings up so much fear in society? Find out on our latest episode! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us wh...
Mar 01, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 136
New Guest Expert! On today’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with neuroscientist and expert in animal behavior and intelligence Dr. Lori Marino. President of the Whale Sanctuary Project, Dr. Marino reflects on the intelligence and robust culture of the orca community. Are wisdom and power simply too irresistible to humans? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us ...
Feb 24, 2022•43 min
Who’s to blame for the Tilikum Murders at SeaWorld? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster Jackie Johnson about the capture of Tilikum the Orca and the tragic murders that occurred while he was in captivity. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Should we really be training wild animals we call Killer Whales? And aren’t there better things we could be doing to entertain the kids? We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who y...
Feb 22, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Deepwater Horizon Aftermath! On today’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Edward Overton about the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Dr. Overton is Professor Emeritus at Louisiana State University in the Department of Environmental Sciences. After enlightening Rebecca on the anatomy of oil and deepwater oil drilling, he drops a bombshell about this particular incident. Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to process. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to...
Feb 18, 2022•39 min
Who’s to Blame for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with special guest Craig Anstett about the historic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Could this be another classic case of money over maintenance? Or are we to blame for our deep global obsession with car culture? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith join in the conversation. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://theala...
Feb 15, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 134
New Aftermath! This week, Rebecca welcomes Dr. Lisa Bitel to help shed some light on the Beheading of St. Valentine. Dr. Bitel is a Professor of Religion and History at USC and has focused her studies on the social, cultural and religious history of medieval Europe. After, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss. Let’s just say, you might have some new Valentine's Day traditions after this one! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at h...
Feb 10, 2022•35 min
Who’s to Blame for the Beheading of St. Valentine? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes friend and writer Alexandra Franklin to discuss the beheading of St. Valentine and how it has become the “hot and sexy” holiday we know today. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Why were Roman soldiers banned from getting married? Was Christianity that much of a threat to justify beheading? Confused? Don’t lose your head. The Alarmist explains it all. We...
Feb 08, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 133
New Aftermath! This week, Rebecca speaks with Professor Emeritus of Biology at Penn State, Dr. Stam M. Zervanos. Author of over 30 research publications, Dr. Zervanos is currently working on the adaptation and evolution of hibernation in woodchucks. Will new information about the origins of Groundhog Day and their hibernation patterns change the verdict? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at h...
Feb 03, 2022•36 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes The Alarmist's very own Associate Producer, Researcher and Show Coordinator, Alex Paul, to discuss the untimely death of “Chuck” the Groundhog. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. It’s a family affair! Do humans really need to be holding wild animals? And why were they referring to the groundhog Charlotte as “Chuck?” Up on the board: Humans Getting Handsie, Media Fanfare & The Gloves. We have merch! J...
Feb 01, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 132
New Mailbag Episode! The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is rounding out her Birthday Month(!) with an all new mailbag. Alarmy members old and new write in with enlightening commentary and exciting new episode suggestions. Sounds like The Alarmist will be covering some terrifying international tragedies in the near future. Listen, write in, review, enjoy and stay vigilant Alarmy! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thea...
Jan 27, 2022•24 min
Who is to blame for the death of Owen Hart? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back friend of the show Rebekka Johnson to discuss the tragic death of wrestler Owen Hart. A cast member of the popular Netflix series GLOW, Rebekka shares some fascinating details about the culture of the wrestling world and the stunts involved. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. When it comes to safety, must the show really go on? We have merch! Join our Disc...
Jan 25, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 131
New Aftermath! Rebecca welcomes guest expert Gabrielle Bluestone to discuss the notorious Fyre Festival. Gabrielle is an Emmy-nominated producer of the Netflix documentary “Fyre” and author of "Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet—and Why We're Following." Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss all the hype. Will the verdict hold up for this one?! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at...
Jan 20, 2022•39 min
Who’s to blame for the Fyre Festival fiasco? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with old school bestie Marta Kuersten Wolaver about the notorious Fyre Festival disaster. A Development Manager for the Economic Security Project, Marta has plenty of bones to pick with the people behind this nightmare. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will The Alarmist Jail be making room for a bunch of influencers?! Or is this a Capitalism classic? We have m...
Jan 18, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 130
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with guest expert Janine Krippner about the Tangiwai Train Disaster. A Physical Volcanologist from New Zealand, Janine hosts the podcast Popular Volcanics and worked as a Contract Scientist for the Smithsonian Institutions Volcanologist Program. Needless to say, she has a wealth of knowledge to share about Volcanoes. Not to mention the newest natural phenomenon that’s soared straight to the top of The Alarmists list of major anxieties: Lahars! Producer Cl...
Jan 13, 2022•36 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back old friend and Down Under “specialist” Billy Scafuri to talk about the Tangiwai Train Disaster. Are rivers simply nature’s gutters? And does being a second class passenger equal a higher mortality rate? They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss. Up on the board: Lahar, Lack of Risk Assessment, Lost Love We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcas...
Jan 11, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 129
All New 2022 Mailbag! Fresh off the holiday season, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith usher in 2022 with an all new Mailbag. Voicemails, emails, Alarmy reviews: it’s a mailbag extravaganza! Find out who’s on a fitness journey in the new year and who is recovering from Covid (ack!). Look out 2022, The Alarmist is back! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistp...
Jan 06, 2022•40 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with writer Mackenzie Fegan about the unfortunate events surrounding Typhoid Mary. As Senior Editor at Bon Appetit, Mackenzie is well versed in foodborne illness and proper sanitation practices. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was Mary the ultimate villain the press portrayed her to be or was she really the ultimate victim? On the board: Branding, Treatment Tunnel Vision, Peaches and Ice Cream. We have ...
Jan 04, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 128
A very special holiday re-release! This week, we’re taking a little break and revisiting one of our favorite holiday themed episodes, Home Alone. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us. Before hitting play, Rebecca stops by with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith for a little season’s greetings. Wishing everyone in The Alarmy a very safe and happy holiday! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodc...
Dec 30, 2021•59 min
Who’s to blame for Mariah Carey’s 2016 NYE Performance? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) talks with Chelsea Phillips Reid about Mariah Carey’s disastrous 2016 New Years Eve performance. A seasoned performer herself, Chelsea has some unique insider information to contribute. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Was this a Diva moment or an elaborate plot to sabotage Mariah by Dick Clark Productions? Find out! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell u...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 127
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Emeritus Harold W. Attridge of the Yale Divinity School. A leading scholar of Jewish and Greek Literature related to the New Testament and Early Christianity, Harold lends new insight to the human condition of the time. After, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss whether or not the original verdict holds up! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com ...
Dec 23, 2021•39 min
Who’s to blame for the chaotic birth of Baby Jesus? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back good friend, new mom, and OG Alarmist Producer Amanda Lund to discuss the birth of Baby Jesus. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Was it time for Bethlehems Innkeepers to add more rooms to the Inn or was God just trying to keep Baby Jesus humble? Up on the board: Roman Census, Lack of a birth plan, Mans need for a compelling God narrative. We have ...
Dec 21, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 126
New Mailbag Episode! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith are back in the mailroom catching up on some new Alarmy messages and episode ideas. Chris’s lack of holiday cheer is considered and a lively debate on just how many years it would take to reach 1 million episodes ensues. The Alarmists are going to be busy! Can you guess how long? Find out on this week’s Mailbag! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to bla...
Dec 16, 2021•32 min
Who is the blame for the Andes Flight Disaster? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with colleague and fellow comedian Oscar Lemus about the inspiration for the movie Alive; the Andes Flight Disaster. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Could flying a plane nicknamed the “Lead Sled” have something to do with it?! Or could poor pilot training be to blame? We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistp...
Dec 14, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 125
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes back guest expert and big time poison fan, Deborah Blum. After suggesting the subject on her first guest appearance, Deborah returns to talk about her favorite female poisoner, Mary Ann Cotton. Her passionate discussion around Arsenic begs the question: Do you have a favorite poison? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com ...
Dec 09, 2021•44 min
Who’s to blame for the Mary Ann Cotton Murders? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actor Aubrey Dollar about the Mary Ann Cotton poisonings. Will Mary take the fall for this one or was there something greater at play? Also, is special guest Aubrey destined to portray Mary Ann Cotton in a future film project? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith join in the conversation. Up on the board: Accidental Poisoning, The Life Insurance Industry, Mental Health Issue...
Dec 07, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 124
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Radium Girls legacy with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Radium Girls , Kate Moore. Kate further highlights the many atrocities of this tragedy while also sharing some of the inspiring good that has come from this episode in history. After, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to reflect. What do The Radium Girls have to do with Mars? Tune in and find out! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you...
Dec 02, 2021•44 min
Who’s to blame for the demise of the Radium Girls? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author and journalist Jane Borden about the Radium Girls and the untimely death of numerous dial painters of the 1920’s. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is this another classic case of greed, sexism, or good old fashioned Capitalism? Tune in to see who or what ends up in the Alarmist Jail! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is t...
Nov 30, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 123
