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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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34:43

The Aftermath: The Boston Tea Party

The Alarmist ·

2022/12/15

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Benjamin L. Carp about The Boston Tea Party. Author of Defiance of the Patriots: The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America, Professor Carp reminds us what a unique and transitional period this was in Colonial America and the great deal of discipline and coordination that went into this symbolic act. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to spill the tea with Rebecca and revisit the

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57:11

THE BOSTON TEA PARTY: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/12/13

Who’s to blame for the Boston Tea Party?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) spills the tea with Shawn Parikh about perhaps the biggest tea “party” of all time, the Boston Tea Party. They’re joined by Associate Producer Alex Paul and Producer Clayton Early. Did the British Parliament overstep its boundaries? Was a corrupt Massachusetts Governor to blame? Or did a monopoly on tea by The East India Company have something to do with it? Either way, this party is steeped in controversy. Put

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30:32

The Aftermath: The 1995 Tokyo Metro Sarin Gas Incident

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2022/12/08

New Aftermath! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with journalist Charmaine Chan about the 1995 Metro Sarin Gas attack in Tokyo. A resident of Tokyo at the time of this tragic event, Charmaine offers a firsthand account of the terror that immediately followed and offers unique insight into the culture of Aum Shinrikyo and its origins. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to reflect and revisit the verdict.Call us at 626 604 6262We have merch!Join our

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59:01

THE 1995 TOKYO METRO SARIN GAS INCIDENT: WHO IS TO...

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2022/12/06

Who’s to blame for the 1995 Tokyo Metro Sarin Gas Attack?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with return guest and friend of the show Georgia Mischak about the insidious 1995 sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult on the Tokyo metro system. What attracted young, educated and often well connected citizens to this apocalyptic group? Was this a classic case of the charismatic cult leader or was there more bubbling under the surface in Japanese society at the time? Fact Checker

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29:36

The Aftermath: December Mailbag!

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2022/12/01

New Mailbag! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to read your post-Thanksgiving holiday mail. Like our tummies, this mailbag is full! Hear great new episode recommendations, listener reactions to recent episodes and the conclusion (or is it?) of the great anatomy of an apple debate. Then, write in, rate and share your review. Perhaps you’re under the impression you’ve already done so? Never assume! When in doubt, send

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53:31

THE ENRON SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/11/29

Who’s to blame for the Enron Scandal?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Tommy Byrnes and Steve Smith, owners of Jalapa Jar Salsa, about the infamous Enron Scandal and the wave of new regulations it brought about. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. This board is packed! Is Market Euphoria to blame! What does Financial Engineering really mean? And why is the Bush Administration up on the board? Get ready to learn some new finance terms. If

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47:03

The Aftermath: Special Holiday Disaster Episode – 2022

The Alarmist ·

2022/11/24

Who’s to blame for The Alarmies’ holiday disasters?!This Thanksgiving, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is giving thanks and staying alarmed by tackling some of our listeners' greatest holiday disasters with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. That’s right. A few brave listeners have shared their holiday woes and the verdicts are in! Hear about a families decades long debate over the anatomy of an apple, a sibling debate gone awry, and the tale of a Swarovski studded Christmas

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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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