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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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REWIND - JAWS: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jul 23, 2024

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This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) and the crew revisit JAWS!

Was TOXIC MASCULINITY to blame for the Great White killing spree that terrorized Amity Island in the movie JAWS?

Who's to blame for one of the scariest (fictional) shark murder sprees of ALL TIME….JAWS! Rebecca is joined by Jaws Enthusiast Paul F Tompkins, Fact Checker Smith and Producer Lund.

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The Aftermath: The Mount Erebus Disaster Jul 18, 2024

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes back Captain Scott Miller, from our Malaysian Airlines Flight #370 episode, to lend his expertise on the Mount Erebus Disaster. His technical knowledge of the aviation industry is unparalleled and his emphasis on historical context lends fascinating insight to this complicated tragedy. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict holds up. Not on Patreon yet?! Click below and join the family!

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THE MOUNT EREBUS DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jul 16, 2024

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Who’s to blame for the Mount Erebus Disaster?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Jen Kober to discuss a hauntingly tragic disaster in Antarctica when Air New Zealand flight 901 crashed directly into Mount Erebus on a sightseeing expedition due to incorrect coordinates. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will putting too much faith in new technology take the fall for this one? Is cashing in on the allure of Antarctica too risky for business? Or perhaps this is just another classic example of hubris. Tune in and find out!

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The Aftermath: The NYC Blackout of 1977 Jul 11, 2024

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. James Goodman about the pivotal moment in NYC history before, during and directly after the massive blackout on that hot summer night in 1977. Author of Blackout, Dr. Goodman shares first hand accounts and lends some important historical context that helps clarify the various reactions to this unique New York event. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will the verdict hold up? Join us on Patreon and find out!

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THE NEW YORK CITY BLACKOUT OF 1977 Jul 09, 2024

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Who’s to blame for the NYC Blackout of 1977?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Janet Varney, host of The JV Club podcast, to discuss the epic NYC Blackout of 1977. If you’re in the dark about this one, allow us to shine a much needed light on all the events that occurred during this prolonged power outage. Did a freak lightning strike put a strain on the NYC power grid or was the strain already brewing due to economic, institutional and government failures. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: The London Beer Flood of 1814 Jul 04, 2024

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and beer historian Martyn Cornell about the details of the London Beer Flood of 1814. And it’s a good thing we did! Not only does he help us better understand the beer production and drinking culture at the time, but he also clears up a few nasty rumors that have persisted since the incident. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Not part of the Patreon family yet? Join us below!

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THE LONDON BEER FLOOD OF 1814: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jul 02, 2024

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Who’s to blame for the London Beer Flood of 1814?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author, writer and comedian Evan Waite about the bizarre tragedy of a brewery turned lethal beer flood in the crowded streets of St. Giles, London circa 1814. Was this really an “Act of God” as the city eventually claimed or was there a little bit of Big Vat Energy going on at the time? And why was the city named after Saint Giles in the first place? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: The Death of Freddie Mercury Jun 27, 2024

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Marika Cifor about the evolution of the AIDS epidemic in the United States. Author of Viral Cultures: Activist Archiving in the Age of AIDS, Dr. Cifor describes the social, political and structural climate in America during the time Freddie Mercury was living and dying with AIDS. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can see if the verdict holds up in the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Not part of the Alarmeon yet?! Click below and join us!

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THE DEATH OF FREDDIE MERCURY: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jun 25, 2024

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Who’s to blame for the Death of Freddie Mercury?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Adam Macias, host of the podcast That Was Wild!, to discuss the legacy of iconic rockstar Freddie Mercury and his premature death at age 45 due to complications with AIDS. While we know how he died, it’s hard not to think this could have been avoidable for Freddie and countless others. Will good old fashioned homophobia take the blame? Or was this a melting pot of American values meets tabloid overreach and government inaction? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: Texas's Delayed Emancipation - Juneteenth Jun 19, 2024

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Karlos Hill about the legacy of Juneteenth in America. A distinguished author and Regents Professor at the University of Oklahoma, Professor Hill honors the bravery and perseverance of our ancestors who fought so hard for the freedom of enslaved people and manifests some of the wonderful ways we can continue celebrating this holiday while recognizing the work that’s still ahead. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early in the post-interview discussion to see if the verdict holds up. Not on Patreon? Join us below!

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