The Alarmist podcast

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. Sign up for our [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmist) for ad-free listening, post-aftermath interview discussions & final verdict and exclusive bonus episodes Tell us who you think is to blame at [http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [@thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [@alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Follow us on TikTok [@thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@thealarmistpodcast) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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. Sign up for our [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmist) for ad-free listening, post-aftermath interview discussions & final verdict and exclusive bonus episodes Tell us who you think is to blame at [http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [@thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [@alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Follow us on TikTok [@thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@thealarmistpodcast) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#572

REWIND - The Aftermath: The Burr-Hamilton Duel

Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed. On this week's Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert John Sedgwick, to find out who he thinks is to blame for the Hamilton-Burr duel. Also, a listener email about who they think is to blame for Home Alone! Will they change the verdict - forever altering history? TUNE IN AND FIND OUT. We have [ merch!] (https://www.earios.net/shop?category=Alarmist+Merch) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

18 hrs Ago

32 MINS

32:14

18 hrs Ago


#571

REWIND - THE BURR-HAMILTON DUEL: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed. In this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Baron Vaughn, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to decide who is to blame for the Hamilton V. Burr duel! On the board this week: Rep in the Streets, Toxic Masculinity and of course Hamilton and Burr. We have [ merch!] (https://www.earios.net/shop?category=Alarmist+Merch) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

28 Jan 2025

48 MINS

48:06

28 Jan 2025


#570

REWIND - The Aftermath: The Iroquois Theatre Fire

Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed. On this week's Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert Chief Jim Keiken of the Illinois Fire Service Institute about fire safety precautions and training that’s been put in to place as a result of the terrible Iroquois theater Fire.Then, she is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss Chief Keiken's testimony and consider changing their verdict. We have [ merch!] (https://www.earios.net/shop?category=Alarmist+Merch) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

23 Jan 2025

38 MINS

38:25

23 Jan 2025


#569

REWIND - THE IROQUOIS THEATRE FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed. WAS A BUILDING JINX TO BLAME FOR THE IROQUOIS THEATER FIRE? In the week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Betsy Stover, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to discuss WHO IS TO BLAME FOR THE IROQUOIS THEATRE FIRE. On the board: Chicago Corruption, No Fire Escapes, and Greed. We have [ merch!] (https://www.earios.net/shop?category=Alarmist+Merch) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

21 Jan 2025

48 MINS

48:41

21 Jan 2025


#568

REWIND - The Aftermath: The Deaths of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore

Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed. On this week's Aftermath REWIND, 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 verdict. We have [ merch!] (https://www.earios.net/shop?category=Alarmist+Merch) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

16 Jan 2025

45 MINS

45:37

16 Jan 2025


#567

REWIND: THE DEATHS OF CLAUDE CAHUN & MARCEL MOORE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed. On this week's REWIND, 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!] (https://www.earios.net/shop?category=Alarmist+Merch) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

14 Jan 2025

51 MINS

51:24

14 Jan 2025


#566

REWIND - The Aftermath: The Execution of the Romanovs

On this week's Aftermath REWIND, best-selling author Helen Rappaport, provides insight into the lives of the Romanov family leading up to their execution. What she says just might change The Alarmist's verdict! Find more information on Helen's work regarding the Romanov's [ here.] (https://helenrappaport.com/books/) Join our [Patreon!] (https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmist) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

09 Jan 2025

36 MINS

36:43

09 Jan 2025


#565

REWIND - THE EXECUTION OF THE ROMANOVS: WHO IS TO BLAME?

On this weeks REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the violent execution of the Romanovs. She is joined by [Reality Life] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-life-with-kate-casey/id1154758766) podcast host, Kate Casey, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Rasputin, Nicholas II, and a Faberge Egg. Join our [Patreon!] (https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmist) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

07 Jan 2025

40 MINS

40:42

07 Jan 2025


#564

GUEST ALARMIST: AMANDA LUND REWIND

REWIND: Who’s to blame for the great 2020 Pot Pie Disaster? Hey Alarmeon! We're kicking off the New Year with a Guest Alarmist oldie, but a goodie. Who could forget OG Producer Amanda Lund's sordid tale of an ornery cat and a tasty pot pie gone awry. We hope you enjoy! We're also taking a little time to remind you to help us spread the word about our Alarmeon family here on Patreon. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Tell your friends and family. Gift a patreon subscription to that friend who's a fellow history buff. Together we can make sure disasters like this never happen again on The Alarmists watch. Wishing you a happy and safe 2025 Alarmy! Join our [Patreon!] (https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmist) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at [thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com) Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

02 Jan 2025

40 MINS

40:14

02 Jan 2025


#563

RENT: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Who’s to blame for the rent due in RENT? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is wrapping up 2024 by keeping things all in the family with Associate Producer Krystal Dinsberg, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Together, The Alarmist Crew take on the 1996 rock opera musical RENT and try to decide who or what is ultimately to blame for this year’s rent, last year’s rent...oh, you know the rest. Could the hard knocks of the artist's life be at fault? Perhaps Benny and his broken promises are to blame? Or maybe the difficulties of handling the AIDS epidemic in a drug infested dangerous city like New York are too much for anyone to handle! Everything is RENT! Join our [Patreon!] (https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmist) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

31 Dec 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:44

31 Dec 2024


#562

REWIND - The Aftermath: John Gluck & The Santa Claus Association

On this week’s Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with author Alex Palmer about the years-long Santa Claus Association con. An actual relative of John Gluck(!), Alex offers fascinating insight into the man himself and the national mood at the time around charitable donations and the holiday spirit. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict and bask in the warmth of yet another Alarmist holiday season. Happy Holidays Alarmy! Join our [Patreon!] (https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmist) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

26 Dec 2024

54 MINS

54:24

26 Dec 2024


#561

REWIND - JOHN GLUCK & THE SANTA CLAUS ASSOCIATION: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Who’s to blame for the Santa Claus Association Scandal? In this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster and Christmas expert Brian Earl about the Santa Claus Association scheme which defrauded thousands of New York City charitable donors and hopeful children in need. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could America’s obsession with the Christmas spirit take the fall for this one?! Grab a cup of hot cocoa and see who's on the naughty list for this one. Happy Holidays Alarmy! Join our [Patreon!] (https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmist) Join our [ Discord!] (https://discord.com/invite/K6kwX3Z) Tell us who you think is to blame at [ http://thealarmistpodcast.com] (https://www.facebook.com/TheAlarmistPodcast) Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram [ @thealarmistpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/thealarmistpodcast/?hl=en) Follow us on Twitter [ @alarmistThe] (https://twitter.com/alarmistthe?lang=en) Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist] (http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

24 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:58

24 Dec 2024