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New Guest Expert! For this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca gets a firsthand account of Balloonfest ‘86 from the manager of the event itself, Tom Holowach. Having worked in event logistics since 1978, Tom shares the intricate planning and care that went into this surprisingly complex spectacle. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to see if the verdict still holds up. Tune in and hear for yourself!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for Balloonfest ‘86?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcasters Arielle Nissenblatt and Lauren Passell about the 1986 Balloonfest fail in Cleveland. Hosts of Podcast Therapy and self-avowed members of The Alarmy, Arielle and Lauren are the perfect duo to get to the bottom of this spectacular fiasco. They’re joined by Fact Checker Alex Paul and Producer Clayton Early. On the board: The Cleveland Rebrand, Guinness Book of World Records, The 1980’s.   We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca Speaks with Emmy Award winning writer and director Nicole Rittenmeyer. Director of the documentary Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre, Nicole shares fascinating new insights about the Inner Circle of Jonestown and its day to day operations up to the very end. After, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to revisit the verdict. Watch the documentary, available to stream on Amazon, and decide for yourself!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the Jonestown Cult Massacre?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes friend and filmmaker Lance Edmands to help decide who’s to blame for the Jonestown Massacre. Jim Jones is definitely on the board. But, was his excessive doomsday paranoia to blame? Or were the tumultuous 1960’s & 70’s too much to handle? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in to discuss.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producers Meeting! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) hosts an extra special Mailbag episode with Producers Clayton Early and Alex Paul. With a robust round of mini-alarms, new reviews, and a listener submission to join the Fact Checking team, this mailbag is stuffed to the gills! Tune in and hear what The Alarmy has to say. And if you haven’t already, share your rating and review for our next Mailbag! We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for The Karluk Disaster?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) keeps it all in the family with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss the disastrous Karluk Voyage. Could Geographical Fantasy be a contributing factor? What’s a Curiosity Tax and could it be the blame? Is poor planning the culprit? One thing is certain, the wrong tool for the wrong job will always be a recipe for disaster. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here’s a special preview of the new season of Cautionary Tales from Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that teach us important lessons for today. In this preview, you’ll hear about the 1981 Hyatt Regency Hotel collapse, a shocking design failure that resulted in 114 deaths and many more injuries. Hear the full story, and more from Cautionary Tales, at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/ctalarmist.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Guest Expert! On today’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with urban planner and theme park expert Sam Gennawey. Author of “The Disneyland Story: An Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney’s Dream,” Gennawey guides us through Walt Disney’s plans for an amusement park unlike any other, and the truncated construction timeline that led to Disneyland’s disastrous opening day. What happens when the extraordinary dreams of an animation genius meet the limits of physical construction? Must the show always go on? Producer Alex Paul stops by to discuss.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the Disastrous Opening of Disneyland?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back the OG Alarmist Producer and former Disney Princess herself, Amanda Lund! Together, along with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith, they discuss the problematic 1955 opening of Disneyland. Were counterfeit tickets to the invite-only opening day to blame? Perhaps the press rushed the opening broadcast date? Or was it all simply the delusion of Walt Disney himself? Put on your Mouse ears and tune in!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mail Call! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) catches up on some Alarmy emails in an all new Mailbag. There’s an update from The Alarmist Jail. Producer Clayton Early shares some listener reviews. And Fact Checker Chris Smith workshops some new sound effects for the show. Tune in and find out what’s been alarming The Alarmy these days!  We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the death of Joan of Arc?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and comedian Sonia Denis to decide who’s to blame for the death of Joan of Arc in 1431. What would you do if a teenage girl claimed God instructed her to lead an army to defend France? Burn her at the stake for wearing pants? They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Alex Paul.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Aftermath! On today’s episode, Rebecca speaks with the founder and former Director of Harvard Law School’s Child Advocacy Program, Professor Emeritus Elizabeth Barthlolet. Specializing in child welfare, Bartholet shares some fascinating realities about the current homeschooling system and offers some fundamental guidelines for what a more wholesome approach might look like. After, Rebecca reflects with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early and a new Big Clap goes up on the board!  We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the Turpin Family House of Horrors?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes fellow podcaster Caroline Moss to decide who’s to blame for the horrific occurrences inside the Turpin family home. Could this prolonged abuse have been prevented by more robust regulation of homeschooling? Or was the system simply set up to fail? They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Guest Expert! On today’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with National Security Archivist of the Chile Documentation Projects, Peter Kornbluh. Author of the bestselling book “The Pinochet File: A Declassified Dossier on Atrocity and Accountability,” Kornbluh walks us through the C.I.A.'s involvement in the Chilean coup d’état of 1973, while thoughtfully drawing parallels to Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine. Will hegemonic powers ever allow smaller countries the sovereignty and respect they deserve? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Alex Paul stop by to discuss.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to Blame for the Chilean Coup D’état of 1973?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with comedian, actor and writer Beth Lapides about who’s to blame for the Chilean coup d’état of 1973. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Why were Fidel Castro, Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon and The CIA involved? And what is it about change that brings up so much fear in society? Find out on our latest episode!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Guest Expert! On today’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with neuroscientist and expert in animal behavior and intelligence Dr. Lori Marino. President of the Whale Sanctuary Project, Dr. Marino reflects on the intelligence and robust culture of the orca community. Are wisdom and power simply too irresistible to humans? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the Tilikum Murders at SeaWorld?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster Jackie Johnson about the capture of Tilikum the Orca and the tragic murders that occurred while he was in captivity. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Should we really be training wild animals we call Killer Whales? And aren’t there better things we could be doing to entertain the kids? We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deepwater Horizon Aftermath! On today’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Edward Overton about the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Dr. Overton is Professor Emeritus at Louisiana State University in the Department of Environmental Sciences. After enlightening Rebecca on the anatomy of oil and deepwater oil drilling, he drops a bombshell about this particular incident. Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to process.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to Blame for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with special guest Craig Anstett about the historic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Could this be another classic case of money over maintenance? Or are we to blame for our deep global obsession with car culture? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith join in the conversation. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Aftermath! This week, Rebecca welcomes Dr. Lisa Bitel to help shed some light on the Beheading of St. Valentine. Dr. Bitel is a Professor of Religion and History at USC and has focused her studies on the social, cultural and religious history of medieval Europe. After, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss. Let’s just say, you might have some new Valentine's Day traditions after this one! We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to Blame for the Beheading of St. Valentine?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes friend and writer Alexandra Franklin to discuss the beheading of St. Valentine and how it has become the “hot and sexy” holiday we know today. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Why were Roman soldiers banned from getting married? Was Christianity that much of a threat to justify beheading? Confused? Don’t lose your head. The Alarmist explains it all. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Aftermath! This week, Rebecca speaks with Professor Emeritus of Biology at Penn State, Dr. Stam M. Zervanos. Author of over 30 research publications, Dr. Zervanos is currently working on the adaptation and evolution of hibernation in woodchucks. Will new information about the origins of Groundhog Day and their hibernation patterns change the verdict? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes The Alarmist's very own Associate Producer, Researcher and Show Coordinator, Alex Paul, to discuss the untimely death of “Chuck” the Groundhog. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. It’s a family affair!  Do humans really need to be holding wild animals? And why were they referring to the groundhog Charlotte as “Chuck?” Up on the board: Humans Getting Handsie, Media Fanfare & The Gloves.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Mailbag Episode!The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is rounding out her Birthday Month(!) with an all new mailbag. Alarmy members old and new write in with enlightening commentary and exciting new episode suggestions. Sounds like The Alarmist will be covering some terrifying international tragedies in the near future. Listen, write in, review, enjoy and stay vigilant Alarmy!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is to blame for the death of Owen Hart?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back friend of the show Rebekka Johnson to discuss the tragic death of wrestler Owen Hart. A cast member of the popular Netflix series GLOW, Rebekka shares some fascinating details about the culture of the wrestling world and the stunts involved. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. When it comes to safety, must the show really go on?We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Aftermath! Rebecca welcomes guest expert Gabrielle Bluestone to discuss the notorious Fyre Festival. Gabrielle is an Emmy-nominated producer of the Netflix documentary “Fyre” and author of "Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet—and Why We're Following." Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss all the hype. Will the verdict hold up for this one?!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the Fyre Festival fiasco? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with old school bestie Marta Kuersten Wolaver about the notorious Fyre Festival disaster. A Development Manager for the Economic Security Project, Marta has plenty of bones to pick with the people behind this nightmare. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will The Alarmist Jail be making room for a bunch of influencers?! Or is this a Capitalism classic?We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with guest expert Janine Krippner about the Tangiwai Train Disaster. A Physical Volcanologist from New Zealand, Janine hosts the podcast Popular Volcanics and worked as a Contract Scientist for the Smithsonian Institutions Volcanologist Program. Needless to say, she has a wealth of knowledge to share about Volcanoes. Not to mention the newest natural phenomenon that’s soared straight to the top of The Alarmists list of major anxieties: Lahars! Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to debrief. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back old friend and Down Under “specialist” Billy Scafuri to talk about the Tangiwai Train Disaster. Are rivers simply nature’s gutters? And does being a second class passenger equal a higher mortality rate?  They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss. Up on the board: Lahar, Lack of Risk Assessment, Lost LoveWe have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All New 2022 Mailbag!Fresh off the holiday season, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith usher in 2022 with an all new Mailbag. Voicemails, emails, Alarmy reviews: it’s a mailbag extravaganza! Find out who’s on a fitness journey in the new year and who is recovering from Covid (ack!). Look out 2022, The Alarmist is back! We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with writer Mackenzie Fegan about the unfortunate events surrounding Typhoid Mary. As Senior Editor at Bon Appetit, Mackenzie is well versed in foodborne illness and proper sanitation practices. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was Mary the ultimate villain the press portrayed her to be or was she really the ultimate victim? On the board: Branding, Treatment Tunnel Vision, Peaches and Ice Cream. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very special holiday re-release! This week, we’re taking a little break and revisiting one of our favorite holiday themed episodes, Home Alone. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us. Before hitting play, Rebecca stops by with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith for a little season’s greetings. Wishing everyone in The Alarmy a very safe and happy holiday!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for Mariah Carey’s 2016 NYE Performance?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) talks with Chelsea Phillips Reid about Mariah Carey’s disastrous 2016 New Years Eve performance. A seasoned performer herself, Chelsea has some unique insider information to contribute. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Was this a Diva moment or an elaborate plot to sabotage Mariah by Dick Clark Productions? Find out! We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Emeritus Harold W. Attridge of the Yale Divinity School. A leading scholar of Jewish and Greek Literature related to the New Testament and Early Christianity, Harold lends new insight to the human condition of the time. After, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss whether or not the original verdict holds up!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the chaotic birth of Baby Jesus?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back good friend, new mom, and OG Alarmist Producer Amanda Lund to discuss the birth of Baby Jesus. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Was it time for Bethlehems Innkeepers to add more rooms to the Inn or was God just trying to keep Baby Jesus humble? Up on the board: Roman Census, Lack of a birth plan, Mans need for a compelling God narrative.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Mailbag Episode!This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith are back in the mailroom catching up on some new Alarmy messages and episode ideas. Chris’s lack of holiday cheer is considered and a lively debate on just how many years it would take to reach 1 million episodes ensues. The Alarmists are going to be busy! Can you guess how long? Find out on this week’s Mailbag!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is the blame for the Andes Flight Disaster?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with colleague and fellow comedian Oscar Lemus about the inspiration for the movie Alive; the Andes Flight Disaster. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Could flying a plane nicknamed the “Lead Sled” have something to do with it?! Or could poor pilot training be to blame? We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes back guest expert and big time poison fan, Deborah Blum. After suggesting the subject on her first guest appearance, Deborah returns to talk about her favorite female poisoner, Mary Ann Cotton. Her passionate discussion around Arsenic begs the question: Do you have a favorite poison? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss.   We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the Mary Ann Cotton Murders?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actor Aubrey Dollar about the Mary Ann Cotton poisonings. Will Mary take the fall for this one or was there something greater at play? Also, is special guest Aubrey destined to portray Mary Ann Cotton in a future film project? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith join in the conversation. Up on the board: Accidental Poisoning, The Life Insurance Industry, Mental Health Issues.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Radium Girls legacy with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Radium Girls, Kate Moore. Kate further highlights the many atrocities of this tragedy while also sharing some of the inspiring good that has come from this episode in history. After, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to reflect. What do The Radium Girls have to do with Mars? Tune in and find out!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the demise of the Radium Girls?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author and journalist Jane Borden about the Radium Girls and the untimely death of numerous dial painters of the 1920’s. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is this another classic case of greed, sexism, or good old fashioned Capitalism? Tune in to see who or what ends up in the Alarmist Jail!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW Mailbag Episode!This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith catch up on some listener emails in a good old fashioned holiday mailbag. We get an update from the Alarmist Jail facility and some wonderful new episode suggestions from the Alarmy. Afterwards, Rebecca, Clayton and Chris take some time to share what they’re thankful for. HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALARMY!  We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is to blame for the Erfurt Latrine Disaster?This Week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with comedian Jackie Kashian about the horrors of the Erfurt Latrine Disaster. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Could these Noblemen have survived if they had spent more time feuding over better toilets instead of land? One thing’s certain, the Medieval Times stink!  We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Elise Castle and Mike Jensen about the botched Carrie and Big wedding. Elise and Mike co-host a Sex and the City podcast called “We Couldn’t Help But Wonder” and have plenty to say about this epic wedding fail. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to reflect on their own inner Carrie Bradshaw. Tune in to see if the verdict holds up!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for Carrie and Big’s wedding fail?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) chats with comedian John Milhiser about who’s to blame for Carrie and Big’s failed wedding attempt. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. And as they talked, they wondered: In a city nicknamed The Big Apple, could Big himself be to blame? Or did they both bear some responsibility? Does wedding planning bring out the worst in us?We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with veteran Washington journalist Jefferson Morley about the assassination of JFK. As editor of the JFK Facts website, Jefferson has a wealth of knowledge about this mysterious historical tragedy. Will we ever truly know what happened without the release of these secret JFK assassination records? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in to discuss.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the assassination of JFK?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with longtime friend Seth Kanor about the infamous JFK assassination. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in the conversation. Could continued bad weather have possibly saved his life? Or was Lee Harvery Oswald part of a darker plot? Up on the board: The CIA, The Mafia and The Kennedy Family Curse.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Susan Doran, author and British historian who recently edited the catalog of a major exhibition at the British Library called Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens. With rich new insights from Susan, there’s much to reconsider when Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by. Tune in for an Alarmist Aftermath first!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the Feud between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) chats with guest Kate Duffy about the infamous royal feud between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Could this be Mean Girls the Monarchy Edition or did poor communication have something to do with it? Up on the board: Religion, The Patriarchy and Pressure to Marry!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with expert Joel Best about the hysteria around poisoned Halloween candy. Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware and author of “The Razor Blade in the Apple: The Social Construction of Urban Legends,” Joel has been researching reports of Halloween candy tampering since 1985. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join Rebecca to put a pin (or razor blade?) in this cultural alarm. Or should we call it a false alarm? We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.