The Alarmist
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 JONESTOWN CULT MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
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04/05/22 • 57 min
Who’s to blame for the Jonestown Cult Massacre?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes friend and filmmaker Lance Edmands to help decide who’s to blame for the Jonestown Massacre. Jim Jones is definitely on the board. But, was his excessive doomsday paranoia to blame? Or were the tumultuous 1960’s & 70’s too much to handle? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in to discuss.
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CORONAVIRUS TOILET PAPER PANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME?
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03/24/20 • 38 min
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the panic buying that led to the GREAT TOILET PAPER SHORTAGE OF 2020. She is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Guest Expert (Associate Professor at Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health), Dr. Melissa Norberg. On the board this week: Fear Contagion Effect, Social Media and Trump.
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02/14/23 • 64 min
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 DAY THE MUSIC DIED: WHO IS TO BLAME?
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09/12/23 • 62 min
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 DUCHESS OF ARGYLL SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?
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10/10/23 • 65 min
Who’s to blame for the Duchess of Argyll Scandal?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes podcast co-hosts Matt Marr and Jake Anthony of Reality Gays to discuss the infamous divorce proceedings of Maragret Whigham, the Duchess of Argyll. With rumors and vicious slander abounding, could the British Tabloids have something to do with it? Did this scandal birth the concept of Revenge Porn? Was The Duchess of Argyll oversexed or a sexual trailblazer? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join this lively conversation.
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HALLOWEEN, THE MOVIE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
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10/24/23 • 67 min
Who’s to blame for the Murders in Halloween: The Movie?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes podcast royalty Amanda Lund and Matt Gourley to discuss the horror film classic Halloween and find out once and for all who’s to blame for the evil that descends upon the town of Haddonfield, IL. Michael Myers, of course! Or is there more to the story? What was going on all those years at Smith’s Grove? Was this a cry for attention? More importantly, what is Michael Myers? An evil human or pure evil itself? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.
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THE NEPALESE ROYAL MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
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04/19/22 • 57 min
Who’s to blame for the Nepalese Royal Massacre?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back award-winning podcaster and culture critic Kristen Meinzer to discuss who’s to blame for the 2001 murder of the Nepali Royal Family. Host of the podcast The Royal Report from Newsweek, Kristen shares a compelling take on this royal nightmare. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Do we have another military coup on our hands or do we blame it all on the alcohol?
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THE GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD CASE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
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07/14/20 • 46 min
This week The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the disturbing Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case. She is joined by Special Guest Kimmy Gatewood (Glow, Mother of All Shows podcast), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Guest Expert, Sabina Brennar (Neuroscientist, psychologist and host of the podcast SUPER BRAIN) stops by to further explain the psychological aspects of this crime. On the board this week: Hormones, Munchausen by Proxy, and Christian Dating Sites.
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The Aftermath: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
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09/07/23 • 31 min
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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The Aftermath: The Day the Music Died
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09/14/23 • 29 min
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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FAQ
How many episodes does The Alarmist have?
The Alarmist currently has 611 episodes available.
What topics does The Alarmist cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Alarmist?
The episode title 'THE JONESTOWN CULT MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Alarmist?
The average episode length on The Alarmist is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Alarmist released?
Episodes of The Alarmist are typically released every 3 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of The Alarmist?
The first episode of The Alarmist was released on Jun 15, 2019.
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