Written and narrated by award-winning author and Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, “History is US” is a 6-part audio documentary produced and developed by C13Originals that asks questions about who we are as a nation, and what race might reveal about our current crisis. Through the voices of distinguished historians and scholars, this limited series gives listeners the background and education to understand how we got here and how we can all use ...
Jun 15, 2022•4 min
Who’s to blame for the Sinking of General Slocum? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with old friend Ptolemy Slocum about who’s to blame for the tragic sinking of General Slocum. Ptolemy may know plenty about this event given his namesake. But the question remains: given the magnitude of this horrible accident, why don’t more people know about it? Especially New Yorkers! Could the media’s coverage of immigrant communities be to blame? Or is this the result of old fashioned ca...
Jun 14, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 151
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. J Stephan Edwards about the death (and life!) of Lady Jane Grey. Dr. Edwards Ph.D. in early modern European history, with an emphasis on Tudor-Stuart England, has led to a great fascination with the infamous Nine Day Queen. And his extensive research highlights some of the ways in which the history books might not be telling the full story. With new information to consider, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early sto...
Jun 09, 2022•40 min
Introducing the true crime podcast Persona: The French Deception— the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? Host and award-winning journalist, Evan Ratliff, investigates how Chikli successfully duped some of the world’s most powerful people into handing over their fortunes. He explores how Chikli evaded the law for years and became a Robin Hood-like hero. More than just a tale of crim...
Jun 07, 2022•5 min
Who’s to blame for the death of Lady Jane Grey? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Tod Perry and Alison Rosen, co-hosts of the podcast Upworthy Weekly, about who's to blame for the untimely death of Lady Jane Grey. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Did Lady Jane Grey’s intellect make her a target? Could a religious power struggle be to blame? Or was this the result of power hunger men pulling the strings behind the scenes? Tune in and...
Jun 07, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 150
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dave Casker about the Johnstown, PA Flood of 1889. Not only is Dave a current resident of Johnstown, but he’s also a member and longtime tour guide at the Johnstown Flood Museum. With new details about the construction of the dam and the days and months that followed the actual flooding, there’s more to consider about the verdict. After, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss. We have merch! Join our ...
Jun 02, 2022•35 min
Who’s to blame for the Johnstown, PA Flood? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith about the tragic Johnstown, PA Flood of 1889. With residents aware of the poor state of the dam and often wondering, “when their worst fears would be transcended by the horror of the actual occurrence,” it begs the question: why was nothing done?! Were they the victims of their own apathy or were there other factors at play? We have merch! Jo...
May 31, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 149
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Rick Pulos about the Philippines Pepsi Number Fever fiasco. Rick is an artist, an educator, and current doctoral student at Texas A&M. He shares some new information about Pepsi’s poor handling of this disaster and reiterates the personal effects this had on the lives of so many Filipino families. After, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to reflect. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think...
May 26, 2022•35 min
Who’s to blame for The Philippines Pepsi Number Fever? This week, it’s an all in-house affair! The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Producer Clayton Early, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Associate Producer Alex Paul about who’s to blame for The Philippines Pepsi Number Fever. With all its oversight, how could a major corporation like Pepsi mistakenly manufacture over 800,000 of the same winning crowns? Could a software glitch take the blame? Or was there a much bigger agenda at play? T...
May 24, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 148
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with media and legal expert Lonnie Soury about who’s to blame for the exonerated Central Park Five. Lonnie has testified before the New York State Assembly Codes Committee and is a co-founder of Families and Friends of the Wrongfully Convicted. He reminds us of the importance of knowing our rights and the immense persistence it takes overturning these difficult cases. After, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdic...
May 19, 2022•31 min
Who’s to blame for the Central Park Five? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back old friend Maggie Marion to discuss the Central Park Five and who is ultimately to blame for this horrific injustice. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. After considering all the egregious aspects of this tragic moment in history, it’s hard to decide what NOT to throw in The Alarmist Jail. Up on the board: Questionable Police Interrogation Techniques, Mob Me...
May 17, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 147
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Sarah Arnold about the cultural significance of the Norman Bates character in the horror classic Psycho. A Lecturer in Media at Maynooth University and author of the book Maternal Horror Film , Sarah delves into Psychoanalytic Theory and highlights some of the gender norms that are often reinforced and either punished or validated in the horror film genre. After, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to rev...
May 12, 2022•36 min
Who’s to blame for the Norman Bates murders? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with good friend Jack Dolgen about who’s to blame for the Norman Bates murders in the horror classic Pyscho. Could abusive parenting have something to do with it? Or perhaps isolation is to blame. And if it wasn’t for the limited and archaic psychological resources of oppressive 1950’s America, would Norman Bates have been a better member of society? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton E...
May 10, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 146
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Gustavo Vázquez-Lozano about the history of Cinco de Mayo. An expert on the Second Mexican Empire, Gustavo walks us through the importance of this historic battle and shares fascinating new details about the clever ways this small band of Mexican soldiers defeated the larger, more sophisticated French army. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to see if the verdict still holds up. ¡Feliz Cinco de Ma...
May 05, 2022•40 min
Who’s to blame for Cinco de Mayo? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with writer, producer and fellow podcaster Jorge Molina about who’s to blame for the confluence of events which resulted in The Battle of Puebla. Or as it’s more popularly known, Cinco de Mayo. Not to be confused with Mexican Independence as Jorge, a Mexico native himself, reminds us. Who’s Maximilian? What are Jecker Bonds? And why is the Louisiana Purchase involved? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Cl...
May 03, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 145
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Gregory Smits about The Great Kantō Earthquake. A Professor of History and Asian Studies at Pennsylvania State University and the author of two studies on Japanese earthquakes, Dr. Smits walks us through the historical and social dynamics playing out at the time of this tragic event. After a thorough recap of the earthquake and the events that followed, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to revisit the v...
Apr 28, 2022•43 min
Who’s to blame for The Great Kantō Earthquake? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back old friend and fellow podcaster Jacquelyn Landgraf to discuss The Great Kantō Earthquake in 1923. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation about this catastrophic event. Was this an act of God, an act of Mother Nature or were people in the wrong place at the wrong time? One thing is certain, when it comes to natural disasters we all need to have a plan! Gr...
Apr 26, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 144
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Rumela Sen about the Nepali Royal Massacre. Dr. Sen lectures at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and is author of the book Farewell to Arms: How Rebels Retire Without Getting Killed . After sharing fascinating new insights into the history of the Royal Family and the power dynamics at play, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to reassess the situation. Will the verdict hold...
Apr 21, 2022•43 min
Who’s to blame for the Nepalese Royal Massacre? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back award-winning podcaster and culture critic Kristen Meinzer to discuss who’s to blame for the 2001 murder of the Nepali Royal Family. Host of the podcast The Royal Report from Newsweek, Kristen shares a compelling take on this royal nightmare. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Do we have another military coup on our hands or do we blame it all on the a...
Apr 19, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 143
New Guest Expert! For this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca gets a firsthand account of Balloonfest ‘86 from the manager of the event itself, Tom Holowach. Having worked in event logistics since 1978, Tom shares the intricate planning and care that went into this surprisingly complex spectacle. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to see if the verdict still holds up. Tune in and hear for yourself! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at h...
Apr 14, 2022•35 min
Who’s to blame for Balloonfest ‘86? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcasters Arielle Nissenblatt and Lauren Passell about the 1986 Balloonfest fail in Cleveland. Hosts of Podcast Therapy and self-avowed members of The Alarmy, Arielle and Lauren are the perfect duo to get to the bottom of this spectacular fiasco. They’re joined by Fact Checker Alex Paul and Producer Clayton Early. On the board: The Cleveland Rebrand, Guinness Book of World Records, The 1980’s....
Apr 12, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 142
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca Speaks with Emmy Award winning writer and director Nicole Rittenmeyer. Director of the documentary Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre, Nicole shares fascinating new insights about the Inner Circle of Jonestown and its day to day operations up to the very end. After, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to revisit the verdict. Watch the documentary, available to stream on Amazon, and decide for yourself! We have merc...
Apr 07, 2022•38 min
Who’s to blame for the Jonestown Cult Massacre? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes friend and filmmaker Lance Edmands to help decide who’s to blame for the Jonestown Massacre. Jim Jones is definitely on the board. But, was his excessive doomsday paranoia to blame? Or were the tumultuous 1960’s & 70’s too much to handle? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in to discuss. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://the...
Apr 05, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Producers Meeting! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) hosts an extra special Mailbag episode with Producers Clayton Early and Alex Paul. With a robust round of mini-alarms, new reviews, and a listener submission to join the Fact Checking team, this mailbag is stuffed to the gills! Tune in and hear what The Alarmy has to say. And if you haven’t already, share your rating and review for our next Mailbag! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thea...
Mar 31, 2022•40 min
Who’s to blame for The Karluk Disaster? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) keeps it all in the family with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss the disastrous Karluk Voyage. Could Geographical Fantasy be a contributing factor? What’s a Curiosity Tax and could it be the blame? Is poor planning the culprit? One thing is certain, the wrong tool for the wrong job will always be a recipe for disaster. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to ...
Mar 29, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Here’s a special preview of the new season of Cautionary Tales from Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that teach us important lessons for today. In this preview, you’ll hear about the 1981 Hyatt Regency Hotel collapse, a shocking design failure that resulted in 114 deaths and many more injuries. Hear the full story, and more from Cautionary Tales, at https://podcasts.pushk...
Mar 25, 2022•9 min
New Guest Expert! On today’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with urban planner and theme park expert Sam Gennawey. Author of “The Disneyland Story: An Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney’s Dream,” Gennawey guides us through Walt Disney’s plans for an amusement park unlike any other, and the truncated construction timeline that led to Disneyland’s disastrous opening day. What happens when the extraordinary dreams of an animation genius meet the limits of physical construction? Must the sh...
Mar 25, 2022•32 min
Who’s to blame for the Disastrous Opening of Disneyland? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back the OG Alarmist Producer and former Disney Princess herself, Amanda Lund! Together, along with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith, they discuss the problematic 1955 opening of Disneyland. Were counterfeit tickets to the invite-only opening day to blame? Perhaps the press rushed the opening broadcast date? Or was it all simply the delusion of Walt Disney himself?...
Mar 22, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Mail Call! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) catches up on some Alarmy emails in an all new Mailbag. There’s an update from The Alarmist Jail. Producer Clayton Early shares some listener reviews. And Fact Checker Chris Smith workshops some new sound effects for the show. Tune in and find out what’s been alarming The Alarmy these days! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at [email protected] Follow u...
Mar 17, 2022•26 min
Who’s to blame for the death of Joan of Arc? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and comedian Sonia Denis to decide who’s to blame for the death of Joan of Arc in 1431. What would you do if a teenage girl claimed God instructed her to lead an army to defend France? Burn her at the stake for wearing pants? They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Alex Paul. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.co...
Mar 15, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 138
