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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

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36:30

The Aftermath: The Attica Prison Uprising

The Alarmist ·

2023/04/27

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Attica Prison Uprising with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Heather Ann Thompson. From her years of research, Dr. Thompson reminds us of the extreme brutality these prisoners were subjected to, both before and after the uprising, and the disinformation that followed, which has negatively impacted the US prison system to this day. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict.We have

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58:21

THE ATTICA PRISON UPRISING: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2023/04/25

Who’s to blame for the Attica Prison Uprising?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes good friend Sean Conway to discuss the complicated circumstances surrounding the Attica Prison protests and the tragic deaths of both inmates and corrections officers which followed. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was this the result of something as insignificant as a faulty prison gate or was there more bubbling beneath the surface?We have merch!Join our

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37:24

The Aftermath: The A Million Little Pieces Book Scandal

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2023/04/20

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer and editor David Lazar about A Million Little Pieces and his views on the state of the modern memoir. A prolific essayist, David reminds us of the importance of genre and the somewhat elusive concept of truth value and how these can impact the delicate relationship between the author and the reader. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to break it all down and see if the verdict holds up.We have

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58:29

THE A MILLION LITTLE PIECES BOOK SCANDAL: WHO IS TO...

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2023/04/18

Who’s to blame for the A Million Little Pieces Book Scandal?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with prolific podcaster Eric Silver about James Frey and his detail-doctored memoir turned scandal A Million Little Pieces. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could Oprah go to The Alarmist Jail for this one?! Are James Frey’s literary heroes to blame? Or is the publishing industry at fault for this one? Meet the Alarmist's newest jailbird!We have

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35:54

The Aftermath: The 10 Plagues of Egypt

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2023/04/13

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Carol Meyers about one of the Bible’s more popular narratives, The 10 Plagues of Egypt. Having written extensively on the book of Exodus, Dr. Meyer’s breaks down the meaning of the word ‘Plague’ in Hebrew and demonstrates the ways in which the biblical vs. historical events of these “10 Plagues” tell a somewhat different story. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to regroup with Rebecca.We have

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51:56

THE 10 PLAGUES OF EGYPT: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2023/04/11

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with writer and comedian Rachel Bloom about the 10 Plagues of Egypt and who or what could possibly be responsible for this epic series of horrors. Was this the work of God or the work of Mother Nature? And what’s the continuing legacy and importance of this story in modern times? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at

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21:08

The Aftermath: The Dave Matthews Band Chicago River...

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2023/04/06

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Dave Matthews Band Chicago River Incident with tour bus expert Jamie Morral. Founder and President of JGM Coaches, Jamie has been managing coach rentals and drivers for over 20 years. Needless to say, he has some interesting insights to share about the tour bus industry and the clients they cater to. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to reconsider the verdict with Rebecca.We have merch!Join our

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49:13

THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND CHICAGO RIVER INCIDENT: WHO IS...

The Alarmist ·

2023/04/04

Who’s to blame for the Dave Matthews Band Chicago River Incident?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and fellow Earios Network podcaster Lesley Arfin to discuss the truly unfortunate Dave Matthews Band Tour Bus incident. While the driver may have fessed up to crime, something still stinks about the details of this one. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early try to help crack the case. Up on the board: An Elbow, Four Season Bus Company and Dave Matthews

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44:12

The Aftermath: The Deaths of Claude Cahun & Marcel Moore

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2023/03/30

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Jennifer L. Shaw - Professor Emeritus of Art History at Sonoma State University. Author of Exist Otherwise: The Life and Work of Claude Cahun, Professor Shaw sheds more light on the uniquely rebellious progressive art Claude and Marcel were producing in the surrealist community at the time and reminds us of the ongoing gender bias in the art world. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the

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49:58

THE DEATHS OF CLAUDE CAHUN & MARCEL MOORE: WHO IS TO...

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2023/03/28

Who’s to blame for the Deaths of Claude Cahun & Marcel Moore?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes the hilarious Paula Poundstone to discuss the lives and deaths of queer artists, writers and Nazi resisters Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is this the episode where You Know Who finally ends up in The Alarmist Jail where they belong? Tune in and find out!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is

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29:34

The Aftermath: The Port Chicago Weapons Disaster

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2023/03/23

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and historian Dr. Matthew Delmont about the Port Chicago Weapons Disaster. Professor of History at Dartmouth University, Professor Delmont details the humiliating and often dangerous circumstances African American soldiers were forced to endure while defending their own country during WWII. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you

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57:25

THE JONBENET RAMSEY MURDER: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2023/03/21

Who’s to blame for the JonBenet Ramsey Murder?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back guest Julianne Turkel to discuss the tragic murder of JonBenet Ramsey and the bizarre and somewhat dumbfounding details surrounding this unsolved mystery. Between false confessions, intense public speculation and a botched police investigation, it’s no wonder this case continues to fascinate the world to this day. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early.We have

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37:49

The Aftermath: March Mailbag!

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2023/03/16

New Mailbag! This week, the mailbag runneth over and The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to see what’s on the Alarmy’s mind. There’s fascinating thoughts from new listeners about older episodes, reflections from OG listeners about the recent Daylights Savings episode and even an attempt to cast the female shark from the novel JAWS. Rate, review, subscribe and STAY ALARMED!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to

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5:47

Introducing Against the Odds: Alaska Bear Attack

The Alarmist ·

2023/03/14

Against the Odds is a podcast from Wondery about regular, everyday people who found themselves fighting for their lives against unthinkable odds. old from the point of view of the survivors, you’ll feel first-hand what it was like for them to fight to stay alive. Like the Alaska Bear Attack, a backcountry ski trip with three friends that turned into a living nightmare when they unknowingly skied over a den and awoke a mother bear and her cub from hibernation. Bleeding and hypothermia were imminent,

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54:12

THE PORT CHICAGO WEAPONS DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2023/03/14

Who’s to blame for the Port Chicago Weapons Disaster?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and producer Darnell Brown (Hulu’s Mike) to discuss the discriminatory conditions that led to the Port Chicago explosion during World War II. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Alex Paul join in on the conversation. One big variety pack of racism is at the center of this often overlooked tragedy.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at

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42:35

The Aftermath: Daylight Saving Time

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2023/03/09

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. David S. Prerau, who has been called the world's foremost authority on Daylight Saving Time (DST). He is the author of the highly acclaimed book Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time and is a consultant for Daylight Saving Time for US Congress.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on

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57:20

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2023/03/07

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.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at

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30:18

The Aftermath: February Mailbag!

The Alarmist ·

2023/03/02

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!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast

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49:49

THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2023/02/28

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.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on

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35:58

The Aftermath: The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing

The Alarmist ·

2023/02/23

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.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us

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