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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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34:38

The Aftermath - April Mailbag!

The Alarmist ·

2025/04/10

New Mailbag Episode! Hey Alarmy. You have thoughts and we have your mail to prove it. This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to catch up on some good old fashioned snail mail. And surprise surprise! We’ve found a few old pieces that somehow got lost in the pile. We’re reconsidering covering the Holocaust, we’re talking about who really writes history and we’re even trying to contemplate the actual size of the asteroid that

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1:00:21

THE GOING POSTAL WORKPLACE MURDERS: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2025/04/08

Who’s to blame for the “Going Postal” Workplace Murders in 80’s & 90’s America?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Becca Platsky, co-host of the Corporate Gossip podcast, to discuss the string of postal shootings that haunted America in the 1980’s and 90’s. Who or what was responsible for the toxic work environment that prevailed at the USPS? Did a fetishization with productivity have something to do with it? Could a top down abusive management approach be to blame? And why

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41:13

The Aftermath: The Death of President James A. Garfield

The Alarmist ·

2025/04/03

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and attorney Kenneth Ackerman about the life and death of President James A. Garfield. Ken walks us through the world of American politics at the time and shares some fascinating details about the “Spoil System” which calls into question the ultimate cause of President Garfield’s undoing. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early and see if the

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1:02:18

THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT JAMES A. GARFIELD: WHO IS TO...

The Alarmist ·

2025/04/01

Who’s to blame for the death of President James A. Garfield?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and friend CeCe Pleasants Adams to discuss the bizarre and ultimately tragic circumstances around the assassination attempt, and eventual death shortly thereafter, of The United States 20th President, James Garfield. Did the recently established Secret Service have a cavalier attitude towards security practices? Would politics even exist without radicalization? And we

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37:09

The Aftermath: March 2025 Mailbag!

The Alarmist ·

2025/03/27

Mail Call! Hey Alarmy. It’s been awhile since we checked in with you. So, we’re headed on over to the mailbag to see what’s been on your mind. Our international listeners are really showing up for this one. We have updates and episode suggestions from Australia, some fascinating responses and insight from our German listeners about the Love Parade Disaster and a long overdue update from the Alarmist Jail. Plus! Perhaps you’ve heard??! We’re celebrating 300 episodes with a LIVE SHOW on May 2nd at The

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1:03:28

THE MAKING OF THE ROOM: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2025/03/25

Who’s to blame for the making of The Room?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Adam Lustick to discuss 2003 box office flop The Room. Written, produced, starring and directed by the one and only Tommy Wiseau, it’s a masterclass in that ever so relatable phrase, “you’re doing it wrong.” Did a lack of pushback lead to this epic cinematic failure? Could divine inspiration by Tennesse Williams and The Talented Mr. Ripley be to blame? Or perhaps this was due to a complete lack of

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1:56

Alarmist LIVE in Los Angeles!

The Alarmist ·

2025/03/21

Hey Alarmy! We have some big news! The Alarmist will be doing a live taping of their show in Los Angeles at The Elysian Theater on Friday, May 2nd, 2025 (7:30pm)!Join The Alarmist herself (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Producer Clayton Early, Fact Checker Chris Smith for a night of blaming! With special guests: OG Producer Amanda Lund, Jamila Webb and Dusty Warren.Tickets are on sale now. Click here to snag a seat and help put stuff up on the board!Join our Patreon!Email us at

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25:59

The Aftermath: The White Ship Disaster

The Alarmist ·

2025/03/20

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Harriet Strahl about the White Ship Disaster. A PHD student at Durham University, Harriet has done extensive research on the various accounts of the tragic event from different scholars at the time and lends an equally balanced 12th century and 21st century take on the problematic circumstances of this doomed voyage across the English Channel. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early

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59:14

THE WHITE SHIP DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2025/03/18

Who’s to blame for the White Ship Disaster?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Sara Wile, Matt Roen & Xen (creators of the Midst Podcast series) to discuss the tragic circumstances around the White Ship Disaster in 1120. Was this a celebrating too soon kind of situation? Could the fact that hardly anyone knew how to swim during this time be part of the problem? Or maybe they were all underestimating the awesome power of The Sea? Fact checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton

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33:12

The Aftermath: The Hinkley Groundwater Contamination...

The Alarmist ·

2025/03/13

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Graham Fogg about the Hinkley, CA Groundwater contamination incident and water safety and regulation in America generally. In general, we’re alarmed! Dr. Fogg shares some crucial insight into the laborious process of treating contaminated groundwater as well as some shocking news about bottled water you might not be aware of. Afterward, Patreon subscribers will revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the

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1:03:27

HINKLEY, CA GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2025/03/11

Who’s to blame for the Hinkley, CA Groundwater Contamination?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Tim Rock to the show to discuss the conundrum of the groundwater contamination in Hinkley, CA. Or perhaps more famously known as the Erin Brokevich story. Is America suffering from a missing empathy chip? Is this a classic case of late stage capitalism? Or is there something more clinical going on that allows for these harmful crimes against humanity? Producer Clayton Early and Fact

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38:59

The Aftermath: The Lost History of Joseph Bologne...

The Alarmist ·

2025/03/06

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the lost history of composer Joseph Bologne with Professor Charles Pettaway, Chair of the Music Department at Lincoln University. A concert pianist himself, Charles offers helpful insight for understanding the popularity of the Chevalier de Saint George’s music at the time and discusses the advantages and disadvantages his race and talent afforded him. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview discussion with Fact Checker Chris Smith and

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1:00:21

THE LOST HISTORY OF COMPOSER JOSEPH BOLOGNE: WHO IS...

The Alarmist ·

2025/03/04

Who’s to blame for the Lost History of Composer Joseph Bologne (AKA Chevalier de Saint-Georges)?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Dr. Jon Higgins (The B.F.F. Podcast, Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself) to discuss history’s neglect of 18th century composer (and swordsmen?!) Joseph Bologne, also known as the Chevalier de Saint-George. Why were Bologne’s works ignored for almost 200 years despite him being

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31:39

The Aftermath: The 1970 Bhola Cyclone

The Alarmist ·

2025/02/27

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Bhola Cyclone with Dr. Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak. A professor of Economics at Yale University and founder/faculty director of the Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale, Dr. Mobarak gives us incredible insight into the socio-political history between East and West Pakistan leading up to the 1970 Bhola Cyclone that struck modern-day Bangladesh. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund as they revisit

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1:01:03

THE 1970 BHOLA CYCLONE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2025/02/25

Who’s to blame for the Bhola Cyclone?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes guest Scotty Landes (Bananas Podcast) to discuss the deadliest cyclone in history. How did the Bhola Cyclone claim the lives of an estimated 500,000 people off the coast of East Pakistan (modern-day Bangladesh)? Were there not enough shelters for people to evacuate to? Did the strained relationship between East and West Pakistan hold back necessary aid? Why does patriarchy once again make it up on the list

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31:44

The Aftermath: The Love Parade Disaster

The Alarmist ·

2025/02/20

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Love Parade Disaster in Duisburg, Germany with crowd safety expert Professor Keith Still. Keith played a key role in investigating the crowd crush at the Love Parade Festival and shares some invaluable information and perspective on the science of crowd safety and public assembly. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early as they revisit the board and reassess who really belongs in The Alarmist Jail. Not

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57:01

THE LOVE PARADE DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2025/02/18

Who’s to blame for the Love Parade Disaster?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes guest Becky Yamamoto to discuss the Duisburg, Germany music festival turned nightmare in 2010. What was intended as a free day of music, love and camaraderie ended in panic taking the lives of 21 people and injuring hundreds more. Was this a crowd control problem, a venue issue or a lack of adequate organization? Perhaps all of the above? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith join the

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27:59

The Aftermath: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash

The Alarmist ·

2025/02/13

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes Captain Scott Miller back on the air to discuss the tragic demise of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. A certified Flight Instructor with decades of experience as a pilot for a major US airline under his belt, Scott masterfully explains the unique technical issues happening during this routine flight. He also shares a few surprising details that might change your understanding of the situation. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and

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55:18

ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHT 261 CRASH: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2025/02/11

Who’s to blame for the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss the tragic fate of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 on January 31, 2000. Given the valiant efforts by the pilots and flight crew to stabilize the plane and bring it down gently to safety, it seems all the more a cruel fate when it finally unraveled in those crucial final moments, taking the lives of everyone on board. Could a

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44:33

The Aftermath: LA Fires Update

The Alarmist ·

2025/02/06

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca sits down with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the continuing aftermath of the LA Fires. We share some personal details about the recovery process and the kind words and gestures received from so many friends and family across the country. Tune in for listener questions and hear about ways you can help those affected by the fires. As always, we’re grateful to our beautiful Alarmy community. Stay tuned, we’ll get back to our regular

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