
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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 638 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Who’s to blame for IT (1990 miniseries)?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) revisits the 1990 miniseries classic IT to decide once and for all who’s to blame for the murderous killing spree of young children in Derry, Maine. Is it super... more
On this week’s Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with Cara Robertson about the Lizzie Borden murders. Author of The Trial of Lizzie Borden, Cara shares plenty of new insights about this infamous moment in Fall River, MA. Producer Clayton Early and Fac... more
Who’s to blame for the Lizzie Borden Murders?
On this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) keeps it all in the family with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss the grizzly Lizzie Borden Murders. Could the Fas... more
New Mailbag! You read that right. It’s October and we’re way behind on the mail. So, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early are taking a little Fall break to catch up with the Alarmy and share some r... more
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Host(s) ask terrible questions and derail any interesting conversation
This episode was honestly terrible. The host could hardly read from a Wikipedia page, mispronounced everything and obviously didn't do anything to prepare. This topic just didn't have an hour of content and should not have been aired. Ugh.
I LOVE this show! I don’t remember how I found it. I do remember hearing an ad and thinking it sounded like a happy version of a sad podcast I love and I’m totally right, to the point where when one of you covers something the other already did I think I’ve heard the episode before, but I listen anyway don’t worry.
Anyway when I found you in 2023 I decided to start at the beginning so I listen to a few a week. I’m currently in June of 2022 so if you read this review I probably won’t hear it for... more
Learn some stuff. Laugh a lot. What else do you need on a road trip?
Really love this podcast! I love the aftermath too. I think it’s so fun to close it all out. Have you ever done one on Typhoid Mary? I think that would be really interesting.
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This podcast explores the often humorous and complex narratives behind historical tragedies, seeking to assign blame for events ranging from natural disasters to social upheavals. Each episode typically features discussions with experts or guests who lend unique insights into the circumstances surrounding specific events, such as the sinking of the Titanic or the Dancing Plague of 1518. The hosts blend comedy with education, offering a lighthearted yet critical examination of history's darker moments, making it a unique listening experience that appeals to those who enjoy both humor and learning about serious topics. The engaging format encourages listeners to contemplate the lessons of history while enjoying a good laugh.
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Recent guests on The Alarmist include:
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2. Chris Semtner
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5. Professor John Waller
6. Milan Terlunen
7. Nichole Hill
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