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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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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: WHO IS TO BLAME? Mar 07, 2023

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On this week’s Alarmist, Rebecca decides who is to blame for the biannual chaos caused by Daylight Saving Time. She is joined by Amanda McLoughlin, co-host of the podcasts Spirits and Join the Party! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Alex Paul try to understand the concept of time and leave more confused than ever. On the board this week: Ben Franklin, the World Wars, and Big Barbeque.

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The Aftermath: February Mailbag! Mar 02, 2023

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This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Producer Alex Paul and Fact-Checker Chris Smith catch up on mail from the Alarmy! The team discusses listener suggestions from new Alarmy members. Welcome to the podcast!

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THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Feb 28, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

On this week’s Alarmist, Rebecca decides who is to blame for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. She is joined by Sarah Lane, co-host of the Daily Tech News Show podcast. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund return for moral support. On the board this week: The British Raj, Imperialism and Spice.

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The Aftermath: The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Feb 23, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Wright State University Professor and author Dr. Tracy Snipe. Dr. Snipe worked with one of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing survivors Sarah Collins Rudolph on the book The 5th Little Girl: Soul Survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing and shares personal accounts from the day of the tragedy. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Alex Paul evaluate the verdict with Rebecca.

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THE 16th STREET BAPTIST CHURCH BOMBING: WHO IS TO BLAME? Feb 21, 2023

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Who’s to blame for the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Tom Merritt, co-host of the Daily Tech News Show podcast, to discuss the historical context and horrific circumstances around the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. J. Edgar Hoover, the Cahaba Boys and the normalization of white supremacy are all part of the conversation. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early.

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The Aftermath: The Breakup of Ross and Rachel Feb 16, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Christina Kousakis about the relationship dynamics and breakup of one of America’s favorite TV couples Ross & Rachel. With years of experience in couples counseling, and years of experience being a fan of Friends, Christina spells out some of the dueling trauma playing out in this popular relationship. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early check in on the verdict with Rebecca.

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THE BREAKUP OF ROSS AND RACHEL: WHO IS TO BLAME?! Feb 14, 2023

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Who’s to blame for Ross and Rachel’s Breakup?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back guests Anastasia Kousakis and Shawn Parikh to discuss the highly controversial breakup of Ross & Rachel from the popular 90’s sitcom Friends. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in the passionate and lively debate. Joey and Chandler, Toxic Monogamy and Ross’ Insecurities are all up on this epic board. Brace yourself and tune in to hear why The Alarmist feels Ross and Rachel are always stuck in second gear.

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The Aftermath: The 1776 Great Fire of New York Feb 09, 2023

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Professor Carp returns! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes back Guest Expert Benjamin L. Carp to celebrate the release of his new book The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution. After surprising us with a new culprit we missed in our initial research, Professor Carp reiterates how atrocious the American Revolution was and how these grim details tend to get lost in the history books. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss the verdict.

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THE 1776 GREAT FIRE OF NY: WHO IS TO BLAME? Feb 07, 2023

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Who’s to blame for The 1776 Great Fire of New York?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with friend and Disaster Researcher Jay Balagna about the 1776 Great Fire of New York. A legit professional Alarmist himself, Jay helps break this one down with mathematical precision. Literally. Hazard x Vulnerability = Risk. Add that to your Alarmist toolbox and meet the newest member of The Alarmist Jail. Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: The Hollywood Ten Feb 02, 2023

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with critic and film historian Ed Rampell about the history and legacy of The Hollywood Ten. A co-organizer of the 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Hollywood Blacklist back in 2017, Ed reminds us of the significant impact this blacklist had on its unfortunate members as well as the industry at large. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early stops by to revisit the verdict and Fact Checker Chris Smith shares details about his new One-Man Show!

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