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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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Latest Episodes:

The Aftermath: Heaven's Gate Jan 14, 2021

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HUGE OVERSIGHT ALERT!

On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Benjamin Zeller, Associate Professor of Religion at Lake Forest College and author of Heaven’s Gate: America’s UFO Religion. He is also featured in the recent HBO documentary series Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults. Dr. Zeller talks about conspiratorial thinking and what drew in members of Heaven's Gate. Then, the gang realizes they made a HUGE OVERSIGHT in not adding something to the board. Can you guess what it is?

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HEAVENS GATE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jan 12, 2021

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WERE ASTROLOGICAL CHARTS TO BLAME FOR HEAVENS GATE?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the infamous Heaven's Gate Cult and the mass suicide that left 39 dead. She is joined by Special Guest Kelly Hudson (check out her podcast The Squirt), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Seekers, The Moon Landing and The Internet.

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The Aftermath: New Years Mailbag Jan 07, 2021

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On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca, Amanda and Chris answer listener emails and chat about their resolutions!

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MASSACRE AT FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S LOVE COTTAGE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jan 05, 2021

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Was a CURSED CHILDHOOD HILL to blame for the Murders at Taliesin?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Massacre at Taliesin that left seven people dead, including the lover of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. She is joined by Alarmy General Clayton Early, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Job Insecurity, Cursed Childhood Hill, and Toxic Individualism.

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The Aftermath: Mailbag Dec 31, 2020

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On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca, Chris and Amanda read listener emails!

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THE YEAR 2020: WHO IS TO BLAME? Dec 29, 2020

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IS REBECCA TO BLAME FOR THE YEAR 2020?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the disaster that was the year 2020. She is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund as well as Alarmy Members and Returning Guests. On the board this week: Farmers Markets, The Gregorian Calendar and the Swiss Cheese Effect.

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The Aftermath: Jurassic Park Dec 24, 2020

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On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert Dr. Ali Nabavizadeh, assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine as well as Comparative Anatomist & Paleobiologist about who he thinks is to blame for Jurassic Park. Then, she is joined by Fact Checker Chris and Producer Amanda to discuss changing their verdict.

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JURASSIC PARK: WHO IS TO BLAME? Dec 21, 2020

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WAS LACK OF FAIR WAGES TO BLAME FOR JURASSIC PARK?

This week, the Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Dino disaster at Jurassic Park! She is joined by Special Guest Trevor Einhorn, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Also, Guest Expert Dr. Ali Nabavizadeh, assistant Professor of Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine as well as Comparative Anatomist & Paleobiologist, stops by to explain why the T-Rex is so deadly. On the board this week: Amphibian DNA, Capitalism and Man's Hubris.

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The Aftermath: Eggnog Riots Dec 17, 2020

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On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Cocktail Historian Clint Lanier (Author of Drunken History) about 19th century drinking habits and the history of Eggnog.

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EGGNOG RIOT OF 1826: WHO IS TO BLAME? Dec 15, 2020

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Was Cancelling Christmas to blame for the Eggnog Riots of 1826?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Eggnog Riots of 1826. She is joined by Special Guest Rebekka Johnson, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Also, Cocktail Historian Clint Lanier (Author of Drunken History) pops in to discuss 19th century drinking habits. On the board this week: Eggnog, Christmas Spirit, 90 Cadets, and Lack of Women in the Military?

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