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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 Aftermath: The Imprisonment of Nelson Mandela Jul 13, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer and anti-apartheid historian Dr. Zeb Larson. With an approachable yet thorough overview of South Africa’s long and complicated geographic and political history, Zeb reminds us of the complex migrations, wars and economic hostility that preceded and informed what would become the modern Apartheid system. With new information to consider, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith revisit the board and discuss the parallels in modern day world politics. If you’re a Patreon subscriber, join the conversation online and see if the verdict holds up!

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THE IMPRISONMENT OF NELSON MANDELA: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jul 11, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes creator Jamila Webb (First Fifteen LA) to get to the bottom of who’s to blame for the decades long imprisonment of political and human rights activist/icon Nelson Mandela. What took so long to free Nelson Mandela?! Was this the work of The National Party? Did The CIA have something to do with it? Or perhaps it was the dreaded Communism of the times. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the discussion.

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Wondery Presents: Don’t Panic with Anthony Atamanuik Jul 10, 2023

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Staying alive in the most ridiculous situations keeps comedian Anthony Atamanuik up at night. If you’re attacked by a swarm of killer bees, do you lay on the ground and play dead? Climb up a tree? Jump into the nearest body of water with a little straw poking out as a breathing apparatus? We could find ourselves caught in a million wild situations, and if you don’t know what to do, you might not make it out alive!

On Don’t Panic, Wondery’s new comedy show, super-worrier Anthony Atamanuik brings to life our most irrational fears and anxieties with some of the funniest people on the planet. Along the way, guests will also share what keeps them doom scrolling on their phones, and learn what to do in every ridiculous, worst-case scenario situation that couldn’t possibly happen in real life. Or could it?

Enjoy Don’t Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Don’t Panic early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: Wondery.fm/DP_TA

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The Aftermath: Independence Day, the Movie Jul 06, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and science journalist Sarah Scoles about the movie Independence Day, UFO culture, the roots of our modern day obsession with extraterrestrials and the impact those discoveries might hold for humanity. While there’s still so much unknown, Sarah offers some sound advice for anyone contemplating the possible existence of intelligent life outside planet earth. Then, for our Patreon subscribers, stay tuned to hear the post interview discussion as the crew debriefs and contemplates their own existence. And the initial verdict, of course.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE MOVIE!: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jul 04, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the alien invasion in Independence Day: The Movie?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Alarmist regular Khal Davenport to discuss the epic 1996 summer blockbuster film, Independence Day. In an industry rife with alien invasion doomsday plotlines, why does this one still manage to capture our hearts and our anxieties? Could it be the aliens' uncompromising desire to mine our planet for resources? Or that the government knew about the aliens for years and kept it a secret? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: The Affair of Charles and Camilla Jun 29, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the royal affair between Charles & Camilla with Professor Nicoletta Gullace. An Associate Professor of Modern British History at the University of New Hampshire, Nicoletta gives new insight into this longstanding royal relationship and shares some fascinating thoughts about the public's reaction which has The Alarmist crew second guessing themselves. After, if you’re a Patreon subscriber, tune in for the post interview discussion and reactions with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will Charles & Camilla stay in The Alarmist Jail?!

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THE AFFAIR OF CHARLES AND CAMILLA: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jun 27, 2023

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Who’s to blame for The Affair of Charles and Camilla?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Alarmy favorite and Royals expert-extraordinaire Kristen Meinzer to discuss THE affair that keeps on affairing, The Affair of Charles and Camilla. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Were they merely the pawns of a puritanical society! Or were they players in a high stakes game of forbidden lust, jealousy and royal heartbreak. Tune in and find out who, or what, is going to the brand new Catherine Cook Wing of The Alarmist Jail!

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The Aftermath: The Death of Judy Garland Jun 22, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath Rebecca speaks with Hollywood historian and tour guide April Clemmer about the life and tragic death of one of Hollywood’s most iconic talents, Judy Garland. April shares some haunting anecdotes about the very rigid standards of the Hollywood studio system at the time and the sense of ownership they had over their stars. She also reflects on some of the positive changes that come to the industry as a result. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith reflect and reassess the verdict. Want to hear the post-interview discussion about the verdict? Click the link below and join our Patreon! Happy Pride Alarmy!

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THE DEATH OF JUDY GARLAND: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jun 20, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the death of Judy Garland?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Comedy Gives Back co-founder and host of the Ignite Change podcast Amber J Lawson about the legendary Judy Garland and her premature death at the age of only 47. There’s not much this storied icon didn’t endure throughout her life. From childhood trauma, addiction, exploitation and the Hollywood machine, this board is packed. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early help break it all down.

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The Aftermath: Loving vs. Virginia Jun 15, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author Patricia Hruby Powell about the ongoing legacy of the historic Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia. Author of Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case, Patricia shares more about who the Lovings were and the years of hardship they had to endure all because they wanted to marry the person they loved. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early revisit the verdict with Rebecca.

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