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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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56:10

THE MODERN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING MENU: WHO IS TO THANK?

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2022/11/22

Who’s to thank for the Modern American Thanksgiving Menu?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian and fellow podcaster Deanna Ortiz to discuss what we think of when we’re contemplating a modern Thanksgiving feast and who we have to thank for it. Step aside turkey! There’s about to be a new star this Thanksgiving holiday season. Could it be Angelus Marshmallows? Or how about Alexander Hamilton? Is Capitalism really up on this board?! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer

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43:51

The Aftermath: The Murder of Kitty Genovese

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2022/11/17

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Marcia M. Gallo about the murder of Kitty Genovese and what drew her to this tragic story as a young person herself growing up in 1964. Author of “No One Helped”: Kitty Genovese, New York City, and the Myth of Urban Apathy, Marcia helps us understand the real story behind Kitty and her murder which transformed a neighborhood and nation. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the

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59:03

THE MURDER OF KITTY GENOVESE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/11/15

Who’s to blame for the murder of Kitty Genovese?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author and fellow podcaster Margo Donohue about the gruesome 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, NY. The notorious murder which resulted in numerous psychological studies and the origins of the very alarming Bystander Effect. They’re joined by Associate Producer/Fact Checker Alex Paul and Producer Clayton Early. Was the Kew Gardens community as apathetic as the newspapers would have

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45:09

The Aftermath: The Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103

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2022/11/10

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with professor, author, and historian Jacob Mundy about Libya’s fraught political and social economic history. Author of the book Libya, Professor Mundy expertly guides us through key moments between Libya and the United States and provides a backdrop to the Pan Am 103 Bombing. Afterward, Producer Alex Paul and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to debrief with Rebecca about the world’s understanding of and response to terrorism. Simple

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59:11

THE BOMBING OF PAN AM FLIGHT 103: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/11/08

Who’s to blame for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back The Alarmists very own Amanda Lund to discuss the very tragic and very complicated bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Did ongoing sanctions from the US lead to tension and, eventually, retaliation? Is there something to the Iranian-Palestinian Conspiracy? And how did they get the bomb through all that security? This one

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40:16

The Aftermath: The Death Of Elvis

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2022/11/03

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer and journalist Ray Connolly about the life and death of Elvis Presley. Author of the Elvis biography Being Elvis - A Lonely Life, Ray helps us understand the life experiences and dynamics at play which shaped the original King of Rock and Roll, a first of his kind. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to pay their respects to The King and revisit the board with Rebecca.We have merch!Join our

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5:52

Amazon Music Presents: I Hear Fear

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2022/11/02

Ep Title: Amazon Music Presents: I Hear FearEpisode Description:Nothing is as terrifying as the sounds wehearin the dark. The slow creak of a door opening late at night... or a whisper in a room when you thought you were alone... or a distant scream in the wind. One noise at the wrong time or place can scare us for days.Each episode ofIHEARFEARplunges the listener into a tale inspired by real events, from a deadly dance party to a cursed film set. Join host and two-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan

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59:54

THE DEATH OF ELVIS: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/11/01

Who’s to blame for the death of The King: Elvis Presley?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Julianne Turkel about the King of Rock and Roll himself and who, or what, was ultimately to blame for his untimely death. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was this the result of prescription drug abuse? Or perhaps the abuse of Elvis himself by his close advisors and team? Or maybe The Mafia was involved? It’s a regular Jailhouse Rock with Elvis

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31:55

The Aftermath: October Mailbag!

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2022/10/27

New Mailbag Episode! On this week’s Aftermath, The Alarmist is putting out a CALL TO THE ALARMY! That’s right, we want to hear from you for our Thanksgiving Aftermath. Call the Earios Hotline at 626-604-6262 and share your holiday feud or comedy of errors and we’ll break it down during the episode. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early share some examples for your enjoyment. And Rebecca reads new mail from The Alarmy. Start rehearsing those voicemails and don’t forget to rate and

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52:05

THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/10/25

Who’s to blame for The Blair Witch Project?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with comedian and fellow podcaster Julie Merica about The Blair Witch Project and who’s ultimately to blame for the documentary filmmaker’s mysterious disappearance. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was Heather too arrogant? Were Mike & Josh too trusting? Was it the work of a copycat serial killer? And, of course, there’s The Blair Witch herself. Regardless, if

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48:43

The Aftermath: La Voisin

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2022/10/20

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Lynn Wood Mollenauer about all things La Voisin and the Affair of the Poisons. Specializing in the history of France between the Renaissance and the Revolution, and having coined the phrase “Criminal Magical Underworld” herself, Professor Mollenauer lends fascinating new insight to this dark underworld in 17th century Paris. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict with

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59:52

LA VOISIN: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/10/18

Who’s to blame for the demise of La Voisin? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes a dear friend (and potential real life witch!) Jen Curran to discuss the Affair of the Poisons which ultimately led to the execution of the French “wise woman” La Voisin. Are witches real or were they the product of the religious mystique at the time? Could the Criminal Magical Underworld of Paris take the fall for this one? And why is No Social Services for Women up on the Alarmist Board? Producer

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29:29

The Aftermath: Malice at the Palace

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2022/10/13

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with New York Times staff writer Jonathan Abrams about who’s to blame for the Malice at the Palace. Jonathan’s Oral History of the event was featured in ESPN’s Grantland and he helps remind us of the big emotions, both personal and professional, that were all coalescing during this historic moment in the NBA. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict with Rebecca. And if you want more

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51:22

MALICE AT THE PALACE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/10/11

Who’s to blame for Malice at the Palace?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes old friend and legendary sports personality Kenny Mayne to discuss the infamous sporting debacle known as Malice at the Palace. And with Kenny’s long tenure on ESPN, who better to help break it down for The Alarmy?! Will Mob Mentality take the fall for this one? Could Ben Wallace’s armband be to blame? And why is Murphy’s Law up on the board? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in

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32:29

The Aftermath: The Battle of Little Bighorn

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2022/10/06

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Tim Lehman about The Battle of Little Bighorn and the complicated series of events leading up to this unusual battle. Dr. Lehman is a Professor of History and Political Science at Rocky Mountain College in Montana and author of the book Bloodshed at Little Bighorn: Sitting Bull, Custer, and the Destinies of Nations. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early stops by to revisit the verdict and share some recent reviews.We have merch!Join our

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53:33

THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BIGHORN: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/10/04

Who’s to blame for the Battle of Little Bighorn?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with comedian and television host Adam Conover about the Battle of Little Bighorn and why this battle was even necessary in the first place. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was this the result of Manifest Destiny? Was the term even used at the time? Or was it Colonel Custer with the 7th Cavalry on the Little Bighorn River? Tune in and meet the newest member of

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34:40

The Aftermath: The Death of Harambe and The...

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2022/09/29

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Marc Bekoff about the killing of Harambe, The Cincinnati Zoo Toddler Incident and zoo culture in general. Marc is a professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, a Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society, and a past Guggenheim Fellow. With Jane Goodall, Marc co-founded the organization Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Citizens for Responsible Animal Behavior Studies in 2000

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54:42

THE DEATH OF HARAMBE AND THE CINCINNATI ZOO TODDLER...

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2022/09/27

Who’s to blame for the death of Harambe and The Cincinnati Zoo Toddler Incident?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) talks with actor and comedian Andreé Vermeulen about the toddler who fell into an exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo resulting in the death of the Gorilla Harambe. Should we really be keeping animals in captivity? And why was it so easy for a 3 year old to crawl into a wild Gorilla exhibit? Will Zoos take the fall for this one? They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and

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37:47

The Aftermath: Alarmy Mini-Alarms 2022

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2022/09/22

New NEW Mailbag! First of its kind on The Alarmist. This week, Rebecca sits down with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early for an all new Alarmy Mini-Alarms episode. That’s right, this one’s dedicated to you Alarmy. Tune in and find out what’s been Alarming the Alarmy these days. Listener MaryBeth from Portland, OR is stressing about puppets. Maybe you can relate?! If not, write in and tell us what’s been on your mind for our next Mini-Alarms episode. And don’t forget to rate and

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59:05

PENN STATE'S JERRY SANDUSKY SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/09/20

Who’s to blame for Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky Scandal?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actor and friend Charlie Hewson about the systemic failures in place that allowed for the decades of abuse by Jerry Sandusky at Penn State. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could Penn State’s legendary football culture explain the university's poor leadership? And how can one’s blind allegiance to their idols contribute to a culture of shame? Up on

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