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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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THE LORENA BOBBITT CASE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 19, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the Lorena Bobbitt Case?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actress and comedian Jaime Moyer about the many misconceptions and atrocities of the Lorena Bobbitt Case. Most people remember what happened to John Bobbitt. But, do we remember what happened to Lorena?! If not, perhaps the media had something to do with it? Maybe the vulnerability of undocumented immigrants is to blame? What was going on in 1900’s America? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Produce Clayton Early help crack the case.

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The Aftermath: The Day the Music Died Sep 14, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Joel Burcham about the Rock n’ Roll scene of the late 1950’s and the tragedy that would eventually be known as The Day The Music Died. An Associate Professor of Voice at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Burcham walks through the unique ways artists of this caliber climbed the ladder of success and broke into the music industry, at the time. For our Patreon subscribers, stay tuned and hear the post interview breakdown and find out whether or not this new information altered the verdict. Not a subscriber? Click the link below and join us!

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THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 12, 2023

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Who’s to blame for The Day the Music Died?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with prolific musical comedian Caitlin Cook about the tragic plane crash which took the lives of music icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. An event later coined “The Day the Music Died,” could the music industry have something to do with it? Perhaps tour manager Pat Mason’s poor planning was to blame? Or was this just a tragic act of nature? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Sep 07, 2023

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New Guest Expert! This week, Rebecca revisits another early episode that never got its day in the Aftermath think tank. This time around, she sits down with Professor Douglas Linder to discuss the devastating 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in NYC. With new details to consider, Rebecca has some new decisions to make about the verdict. If you haven’t already, sign up for our Patreon and listen to the post-interview discussion with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early.

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Re-release: THE TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FACTORY FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 05, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?

Well, we already know the answer to that question. But did we get it right?! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is revisiting Episode 2 while we take a little break to plan ahead for future episodes. But that’s not all. This time around get to follow up with a Guest Expert! That’s right! Tune in, refresh your memory and see if the verdict still holds up after over 4 years of covering the world’s disasters and tragedies. And as always, keep calm and stay alarmed!

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The Aftermath: The Sinking of the Titanic Aug 31, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca sits down with returning Guest Expert Sal Mercogliano to revisit The Alarmist's maiden episode about the maiden voyage of the tragically doomed Titanic. Initially recorded in the early days of The Alarmist pre-Aftermath, this is the Aftermath and closure we’ve all been waiting for. Hear fascinating new insight about the ship's construction and passengers. Then, if you’re a Patreon subscriber, keep listening to hear if the first ever verdict still holds up! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the post-interview conversation.

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Re-release: THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME? Aug 29, 2023

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This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) takes us back to our very first episode to reflect on the tragedy that started it all: The Sinking of the Titanic. Does the verdict still hold up? Then, stay tuned for Thursday's Aftermath episode when Rebecca will finally get to cross-check with an expert and verify if she's been right since day one!

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The Aftermath: The Death of Cleopatra Aug 24, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning biographer Stacy Schiff about the life and death of Cleopatra VII. Author of the NYTimes No. 1 Bestseller Cleopatra: A Life, Stacy helps paint a more robust picture of an incredibly intelligent and capable ruler far beyond her exotic reputation and the speculations around her alleged great beauty. Then, Patreon subscribers can listen to the post-interview discussion with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to hear the takeaway.

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THE DEATH OF CLEOPATRA: WHO IS TO BLAME? Aug 22, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the death of Cleopatra?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author and podcast host Allison Raskin about the legendary life and death of Cleopatra. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was the Queen of Egypt the victim of the Roman Empires heightened insecurities? Perhaps family drama and an insatiable hunger for power had something to do with it? Or maybe a good old fashioned snake bite was to blame. Tune in and hear The Alarmists take on this Egyptian icon.

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The Aftermath: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia Aug 17, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca follows up on the App based quiz show sensation HQ Trivia with journalist Alyssa Bereznak. Host of the popular podcast Boom/Bust: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia, Alyssa sheds even more light on some of the chaotic events happening behind the scenes of this seemingly lighthearted online gameshow. Then, stay tuned or join our Patreon to hear the post-interview discussion with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to see if the verdict holds up.

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