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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 - October 2025 Mailbag! Oct 07, 2025

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New Mailbag! You read that right. It’s October and we’re way behind on the mail. So, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early are taking a little Fall break to catch up with the Alarmy and share some recent reviews. We’ve got letters from multiple Emily’s, multiple countries and multiple new listeners! Tune in and hear what’s been on listeners' minds lately. Don’t forget to check us out on Patreon, and if you haven’t already, here’s your reminder to Rate, Review and Subscribe! Happy Fall Alarmy and as always, stay safe out there!

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EVA "EVITA" PERON'S DELAYED BURIAL: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 30, 2025

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Who’s to blame for the delayed burial of Eva Peron?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) discusses the legacy of Eva Peron, aka Evita, and the controversial circumstances surrounding her burial which wouldn’t take place until well over 20 years after her untimely death. How could the First Lady of Argentina’s remains be unaccounted for for such a long period of time? Was this the result of a political coup? Did her celebrity status have something to do with it? What makes an icon and why is Evita adored by so many to this day? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: The Death of Edgar Allan Poe Sep 23, 2025

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and internationally exhibited fine artist Chris Semtner about the mysterious life and death of legendary poet Edgar Allen Poe. Curator of the Edgar Allen Poe Museum in Richmond, VA, Chris is full of thoughtful anecdotes about Poe’s life and shares some fascinating new details about Cooping and how Poe might have been mixed up in it. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict holds up!

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THE DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 16, 2025

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Who’s to blame for the death of Edgar Allen Poe?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) tackles the mysterious death of famed author and poet Edgar Allen Poe. Known for his fascination with the macabre and for telling tales of mystery and psychological terror, did Poe manifest a similar mysterious fate for himself? Perhaps he was jumped by a group of ruffians put off by his alcoholic tendencies and notorious foul attitude. Or maybe it was something as simple as Tuberculosis, a common killer of the time. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: Monica & Brandy - "The Boy is Mine" Feud Sep 09, 2025

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Amani Roberts about the 30 year long (and going!) feud sparked by the 1998 Billboard Top 100 hit The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica. Amani is a renowned DJ, international keynote speaker and author who shares some poignant details about the genre breaking legacy of the song, the feud and these two incredibly talented female artists. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Rebecca and Producer Clayton Early to see if there’s a new culprit going to the Alarmist Jail. Not on Patreon? Click below and join us!

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BRANDY & MONICA - "THE BOY IS MINE" FEUD: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 02, 2025

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Who’s to blame for Brandy & Monica’s "The Boy Is Mine" Feud?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) revisits the epic feud between 90’s female pop icons Brandy and Monica. The Boy Is Mine. Was it real? Was it a publicity stunt? We may never know the entire story. But, we do know the fans loved it. And they still do…to this very day. Hence Brandy & Monica’s 2025 reunion titled after the hit songs namesake. Was this manufactured by the music industry or were the fans to blame for their insatiable appetite for drama? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami Aug 26, 2025

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami with Dr. Elizabeth Vanacore. Liz is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Geology, Puerto Rico Seismic Network at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez and is widely considered an expert on tsunami and earthquake research. She shares a healthy dose of data and sound tsunami advice. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early.

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2004 INDIAN OCEAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI: WHO IS TO BLAME? Aug 19, 2025

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Who’s to blame for the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) discusses the massive earthquake that rocked the floor of the Indian Ocean in 2004 and triggered deadly tsunamis which raced across the ocean and wiped out entire villages and took the lives of people living and vacationing hundreds of miles away. Could an official warning system have prevented such a massive loss of life? Did a lack of public awareness about tsunamis in this region contribute to the overall destruction? And have we all forgotten that we’re still just creatures existing in the wild? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.

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The Aftermath: The Dancing Plague of 1518 Aug 12, 2025

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks to medical historian John Waller about the Dancing Plague of 1518. Author of A Time to Dance, a Time to Die: The Extraordinary Story of the Dancing Plague of 1518, John shares fascinating new details about the culture, economics and spirituality of the time which really illuminate how truly different the past was from our present day lives. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can listen to the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict holds up. Not on Patreon? Join us below!

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DANCING PLAGUE OF 1518: WHO IS TO BLAME? Aug 05, 2025

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Who’s to blame for the Dancing Plague of 1518?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is searching for the cause of the Dancing Plague of 1518 in the city of Strasbourg. What possessed a woman named Frau Troffea to start dancing unstopped for 6 six days straight? And why did hundreds of others join in, some dancing themselves to literal death? Did “laughing veins” have something to do with it? Perhaps economic struggles during mystical times were the cause. Or maybe this had something to do with the Patron Saint Vitus. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early joins the conversation.

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