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The Alarmist — Comedy
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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Latest Episodes:

THE ORIGINS OF WEREWOLF FOLKLORE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Dec 26, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the origins of Werewolf Folklore?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with writer/producer Tracy Sayre about the storied origins of werewolves and whether or not they actually exist. If it’s all just a tall tale, why were they invented in the first place? Does early farming have something to do with it? Maybe the unknown side effects of lead poisoning had people fearing for their lives? Or was it all just collective hysteria? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Beware the full moon!

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Listen Now: Generation Why Dec 21, 2023

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In May of 1980 near Anaheim California, Dorothy Jane Scott disappeared and would never be seen alive again. Leaving us to wonder decades later, what really happened to Dorothy Jane Scott?

Generation Why is a podcast that covers notable true crime cases like this one, and so many more. Every week, hosts Aaron and Justin sit down to discuss a new case covering every angle and theory, walking through the forensic evidence, and interviewing those close to the case, to try and discover what really happened.

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The Aftermath: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Dec 21, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, it’s a Christmas miracle! Rebecca speaks with THE Director of Photography on National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The one and only Thomas Ackerman. An accomplished cinematographer and Professor in the department of film at UNCSA, Tom shares anecdotes from the set and shares incredible firsthand knowledge of the tone and experience film director John Hughes was trying to capture. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post interview breakdown and see if anything Tom had to say altered the verdict. Not a subscriber? Click and join below! Happy Holidays Alarmy!

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NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION: WHO IS TO BLAME? Dec 19, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes podcaster Bridger Winegar to discuss the Griswold family's disastrous holiday gathering gone wrong in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Tensions tend to run high around the holidays, but did Clark’s unrealistic expectations make things worse? Could a lack of boundaries have something to do with it? And why are children up on the Alarmist Board?! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join this festive conversation. Happy Holidays Alarmy!

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Listen Now - Dr. Death: Bad Magic Dec 15, 2023

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From Wondery, and hosted by Laura Beil - The new season of Dr. Death, BAD MAGIC is a story of miraculous cures, magic and murder. When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret. You can listen to Dr. Death: Bad Magic exclusively and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts https://wondery.app.link/DRDS4_alrm

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The Aftermath: December Mailbag #2! Dec 14, 2023

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New Mailbag! Like we said last week, we’ve been slacking on the mail and it’s about time we check in with The Alarmy. And good thing we did, this Mailbag is chock-full of amazing new episode suggestions and insightful anecdotes from previous episodes. Join The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) as she reads your mail with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Oh, and you’ll get to hear all about Chris’s new “rebrand” for the show. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe. And join us over on Patreon for fun bonus content!

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THE TOXIC LADY: WHO IS TO BLAME? Dec 12, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the mysterious case of "The Toxic Lady?”

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with director Thales Corrêa about the baffling case of the “Toxic Lady” and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her sudden death in 1994. With so much speculation circling this bizarre incident, is it really surprising that aliens made up on the board? Or perhaps it was simply something more scientific. Maybe chemistry had something to do with it? Fact checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: December Mailbag!! Dec 07, 2023

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New Mailbag! About time?! You’ve got that right. It’s been awhile since we last checked the mail and The Alarmy has a lot to say. We have tales from an Alarmy member who took a sizable detour to visit Biosphere 2, new insights and a pretty promising pitch to improve the Daylight Savings experience for all and plenty of fascinating suggestions for future episodes. Tune in with The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see what your fellow Alarmy Members are up to.

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THE JOAN CRAWFORD AND BETTE DAVIS FEUD: WHO IS TO BLAME? Dec 05, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the Joan Crawford & Bette Davis Feud?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes actor Emily Pendergast to discuss the infamous feud between the larger than life Hollywood leading ladies Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. Was the feud as fierce as it sounded or was it invented by the studios and exaggerated by the Hollywood tabloids? Were Joan and Bette merely embracing the narrative and using it to their advantage or was the rivalry real? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: The Boy Living in the Walls Nov 30, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with true crime writer Joe Turner about the hauntingly bizarre story of Daniel LePlante and the rare phenomenon and crime now known as phrogging. Joe shares firsthand accounts from survivors of Daniel LePlante’s crimes and reflects on the environment that created a “perfect storm” which allowed Daniel to carry out his actions. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Rebecca and Producer Clayton Early as they reflect and revisit the board. Not part of our Patreon family yet? Click below and join us!

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