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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 w...

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 dis

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  • 297. THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT JAMES A. GARFIELD: WHO IS TO BLAME?

    01:02:18||Season 1, Ep. 297
    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 absolutely have to talk about what those doctor’s were doing to poor Garflied while rooting around for that bullet. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early help crack the case.Make a one time Donation while we recover from the Eaton Canyon Fires.Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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  • The Aftermath: March 2025 Mailbag!

    37:09||Season 1
    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 Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Come celebrate with us and see THE BOARD in the flesh! Don’t miss the fun. Grab your tix HERE!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.Make a one time Donation while we recover from the Eaton Canyon Fires.Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

  • 296. THE MAKING OF THE ROOM: WHO IS TO BLAME?

    01:03:28||Season 1, Ep. 296
    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 self awareness across the board. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.Catch the Alarmist LIVE show in Los Angeles! Friday, May 2nd @ 7:30pm at The Elysian Theater. Link for tix!Join our Patreon!Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast

  • Alarmist LIVE in Los Angeles!

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    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 thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast

  • The Aftermath: The White Ship Disaster

    25:59||Season 1
    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 and see if the verdict sinks or swims. Not part of the Patreon family yet?! Join us below.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.Make a one time Donation while we recover from the Eaton Canyon Fires.Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

  • 295. THE WHITE SHIP DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?

    59:14||Season 1, Ep. 295
    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 Early join the conversation. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.Make a one time Donation while we recover from the Eaton Canyon Fires.Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

  • The Aftermath: The Hinkley Groundwater Contamination Disaster

    33:12||Season 1
    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 verdict holds up. Join our Patreon family below!Make a one time Donation while we recover from the Eaton Canyon Fires.Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe