New Mailbag! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to read your post-Thanksgiving holiday mail. Like our tummies, this mailbag is full! Hear great new episode recommendations, listener reactions to recent episodes and the conclusion (or is it?) of the great anatomy of an apple debate. Then, write in, rate and share your review. Perhaps you’re under the impression you’ve already done so? Never assume! When in doubt, send...
Dec 01, 2022•30 min
Who’s to blame for the Enron Scandal? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Tommy Byrnes and Steve Smith, owners of Jalapa Jar Salsa, about the infamous Enron Scandal and the wave of new regulations it brought about. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. This board is packed! Is Market Euphoria to blame! What does Financial Engineering really mean? And why is the Bush Administration up on the board? Get ready to learn some new finance terms....
Nov 29, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Who’s to blame for The Alarmies’ holiday disasters?! This Thanksgiving, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is giving thanks and staying alarmed by tackling some of our listeners' greatest holiday disasters with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. That’s right. A few brave listeners have shared their holiday woes and the verdicts are in! Hear about a families decades long debate over the anatomy of an apple, a sibling debate gone awry, and the tale of a Swarovski studded Christ...
Nov 24, 2022•47 min
Who’s to thank for the Modern American Thanksgiving Menu? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian and fellow podcaster Deanna Ortiz to discuss what we think of when we’re contemplating a modern Thanksgiving feast and who we have to thank for it. Step aside turkey! There’s about to be a new star this Thanksgiving holiday season. Could it be Angelus Marshmallows? Or how about Alexander Hamilton? Is Capitalism really up on this board?! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer...
Nov 22, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 174
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Marcia M. Gallo about the murder of Kitty Genovese and what drew her to this tragic story as a young person herself growing up in 1964. Author of “No One Helped”: Kitty Genovese, New York City, and the Myth of Urban Apathy , Marcia helps us understand the real story behind Kitty and her murder which transformed a neighborhood and nation. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the ...
Nov 17, 2022•44 min
Who’s to blame for the murder of Kitty Genovese? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author and fellow podcaster Margo Donohue about the gruesome 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, NY. The notorious murder which resulted in numerous psychological studies and the origins of the very alarming Bystander Effect. They’re joined by Associate Producer/Fact Checker Alex Paul and Producer Clayton Early. Was the Kew Gardens community as apathetic as the newspapers would ...
Nov 15, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 173
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with professor, author, and historian Jacob Mundy about Libya’s fraught political and social economic history. Author of the book Libya , Professor Mundy expertly guides us through key moments between Libya and the United States and provides a backdrop to the Pan Am 103 Bombing. Afterward, Producer Alex Paul and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to debrief with Rebecca about the world’s understanding of and response to terrorism. Simple s...
Nov 10, 2022•45 min
Who’s to blame for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back The Alarmists very own Amanda Lund to discuss the very tragic and very complicated bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Did ongoing sanctions from the US lead to tension and, eventually, retaliation? Is there something to the Iranian-Palestinian Conspiracy? And how did they get the bomb through all that security? This o...
Nov 08, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 172
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer and journalist Ray Connolly about the life and death of Elvis Presley. Author of the Elvis biography Being Elvis - A Lonely Life , Ray helps us understand the life experiences and dynamics at play which shaped the original King of Rock and Roll, a first of his kind. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to pay their respects to The King and revisit the board with Rebecca. We have merch! ...
Nov 03, 2022•40 min
Ep Title : Amazon Music Presents: I Hear Fear Episode Description: Nothing is as terrifying as the sounds we hear in the dark. The slow creak of a door opening late at night... or a whisper in a room when you thought you were alone... or a distant scream in the wind. One noise at the wrong time or place can scare us for days. Each episode of I HEAR FEAR plunges the listener into a tale inspired by real events, from a deadly dance party to a cursed film ...
Nov 02, 2022•6 min
Who’s to blame for the death of The King: Elvis Presley? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Julianne Turkel about the King of Rock and Roll himself and who, or what, was ultimately to blame for his untimely death. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was this the result of prescription drug abuse? Or perhaps the abuse of Elvis himself by his close advisors and team? Or maybe The Mafia was involved? It’s a regular Jailhouse Rock with Elvi...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 171
New Mailbag Episode! On this week’s Aftermath, The Alarmist is putting out a CALL TO THE ALARMY! That’s right, we want to hear from you for our Thanksgiving Aftermath. Call the Earios Hotline at 626-604-6262 and share your holiday feud or comedy of errors and we’ll break it down during the episode. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early share some examples for your enjoyment. And Rebecca reads new mail from The Alarmy. Start rehearsing those voicemails and don’t forget to rate and r...
Oct 27, 2022•32 min
Who’s to blame for The Blair Witch Project? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with comedian and fellow podcaster Julie Merica about The Blair Witch Project and who’s ultimately to blame for the documentary filmmaker’s mysterious disappearance. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was Heather too arrogant? Were Mike & Josh too trusting? Was it the work of a copycat serial killer? And, of course, there’s The Blair Witch herself. Rega...
Oct 25, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 170
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Lynn Wood Mollenauer about all things La Voisin and the Affair of the Poisons. Specializing in the history of France between the Renaissance and the Revolution, and having coined the phrase “Criminal Magical Underworld” herself, Professor Mollenauer lends fascinating new insight to this dark underworld in 17th century Paris. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict with ...
Oct 20, 2022•49 min
Who’s to blame for the demise of La Voisin? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes a dear friend (and potential real life witch!) Jen Curran to discuss the Affair of the Poisons which ultimately led to the execution of the French “wise woman” La Voisin. Are witches real or were they the product of the religious mystique at the time? Could the Criminal Magical Underworld of Paris take the fall for this one? And why is No Social Services for Women up on the Alar...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 169
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with New York Times staff writer Jonathan Abrams about who’s to blame for the Malice at the Palace. Jonathan’s Oral History of the event was featured in ESPN’s Grantland and he helps remind us of the big emotions, both personal and professional, that were all coalescing during this historic moment in the NBA. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict with Rebecca. And if you want more J...
Oct 13, 2022•29 min
Who’s to blame for Malice at the Palace? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes old friend and legendary sports personality Kenny Mayne to discuss the infamous sporting debacle known as Malice at the Palace. And with Kenny’s long tenure on ESPN, who better to help break it down for The Alarmy?! Will Mob Mentality take the fall for this one? Could Ben Wallace’s armband be to blame? And why is Murphy’s Law up on the board? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early...
Oct 11, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 168
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Tim Lehman about The Battle of Little Bighorn and the complicated series of events leading up to this unusual battle. Dr. Lehman is a Professor of History and Political Science at Rocky Mountain College in Montana and author of the book Bloodshed at Little Bighorn: Sitting Bull, Custer, and the Destinies of Nations . Afterward, Producer Clayton Early stops by to revisit the verdict and share some recent reviews. We have merch! J...
Oct 06, 2022•32 min
Who’s to blame for the Battle of Little Bighorn? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with comedian and television host Adam Conover about the Battle of Little Bighorn and why this battle was even necessary in the first place. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was this the result of Manifest Destiny? Was the term even used at the time? Or was it Colonel Custer with the 7th Cavalry on the Little Bighorn River? Tune in and meet the newest memb...
Oct 04, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 167
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Marc Bekoff about the killing of Harambe, The Cincinnati Zoo Toddler Incident and zoo culture in general. Marc is a professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, a Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society, and a past Guggenheim Fellow. With Jane Goodall, Marc co-founded the organization Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Citizens for Responsible Animal Behavior Studies in 2000. Aft...
Sep 29, 2022•35 min
Who’s to blame for the death of Harambe and The Cincinnati Zoo Toddler Incident? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) talks with actor and comedian Andreé Vermeulen about the toddler who fell into an exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo resulting in the death of the Gorilla Harambe. Should we really be keeping animals in captivity? And why was it so easy for a 3 year old to crawl into a wild Gorilla exhibit? Will Zoos take the fall for this one? They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and...
Sep 27, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 166
New NEW Mailbag! First of its kind on The Alarmist. This week, Rebecca sits down with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early for an all new Alarmy Mini-Alarms episode. That’s right, this one’s dedicated to you Alarmy. Tune in and find out what’s been Alarming the Alarmy these days. Listener MaryBeth from Portland, OR is stressing about puppets. Maybe you can relate?! If not, write in and tell us what’s been on your mind for our next Mini-Alarms episode. And don’t forget to rate and ...
Sep 22, 2022•38 min
Who’s to blame for Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky Scandal? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actor and friend Charlie Hewson about the systemic failures in place that allowed for the decades of abuse by Jerry Sandusky at Penn State. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could Penn State’s legendary football culture explain the university's poor leadership? And how can one’s blind allegiance to their idols contribute to a culture of shame? U...
Sep 20, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 165
New Guest Expert! For this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Ariel Ramchandani about her extensive knowledge of the Ruby Red Slippers lore and their eventual theft from the Judy Garland Museum in August of 2005. Ariel is a freelance writer and host of the podcast No Place Like Home . Her work has appeared in Mother Jones, The Atlantic and The Guardian among other publications. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss some of the exciting new theories ...
Sep 15, 2022•46 min
Who’s to blame for The Stolen Ruby Red Slippers? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Comedian DarylJim to discuss the fascinating case of the Stolen Ruby Red Slippers famously worn by the legendary Judy Garland in the MGM juggernaut The Wizard of Oz . Will the Fashion Industry finally take the fall for this one? Or did some “Local Dirtbags” have something to do with it? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Grab some popcorn, your favorit...
Sep 13, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 164
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Robert Fatton Jr. about the many complexities of the Haitian Revolution and the difficulties the nation faced with their newly won independence. Professor Fatton works in the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia. He’s published numerous books and articles on the subject and is the recipient of the 2011 Award for Excellence of the Haitian Studies Association. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chri...
Sep 08, 2022•35 min
Who’s to blame for The Haitian Revolution? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer Alicia Carroll to discuss the circumstances and injustices that led to The Haitian Revolution. This historic revolution allowed Haiti to emerge as the first black republic in the world and the first country to abolish slavery in the Western hemisphere. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could a familiar culprit like Imperialism be to blame for this one or...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 163
New Mailbag! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is kickin’ it Mailbag style and sharing some of your recent ponderings and suggestions with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Want to know what’s been alarming The Alarmist crew lately? Better yet, why don’t you write in and tell us what’s been alarming you! Write in, rate, review and you could be included in our future extra special Listener Mini-Alarms episode. Until then, be safe out there and stay alarmed! ...
Sep 01, 2022•32 min
Who’s to blame for the Sewol Ferry Disaster? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes podcaster and writer Ben Acker to discuss the tragic sinking of the Sewol Ferry in South Korea. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is this horror the result of capitalism, corruption, or negligence? Or perhaps it’s a combination of all 3. Up on the board: Ilegal Ship Improvements, The Yoo Family, Blatant Safety Negligence. We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell...
Aug 30, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 162
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Philip Dray about the The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and the unique circumstances in American history which made it possible, at the time. Author of There is Power in a Union: The Epic Story of Labor in America , Professor Dray reminds us of the dreary state of American life leading up to the strikes and the complete lack of a social safety net for the urban poor. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton...
Aug 25, 2022•40 min
