
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 654 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedySociety & Culture | |||

Who’s to blame for the arrest of Rosa Parks?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) discusses the cultural impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott which was prompted by the arrest of civil rights icon Rosa Parks on December 1st, 1955. What sta... more
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer Ishbel Addyman about the legendary Cyrano de Bergerac and the play that continues to carry on his legacy. And much to our delight, it turns out the historical Cyrano de Bergerac i... more
Who’s to blame for the Tragic End of Cyrano de Bergerac?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) explores the themes of love, insecurity and deception which ultimately lead to the tragic demise of the famous fictional character Cyrano de Ber... more
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with investigative journalist and NYTimes best selling author Cathy Scott about the Robert Durst murders and the possible explanations behind his extremely delayed conviction. Her book Murder... more
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This podcast is such a fun and different way to look at different historical events. Hosts and guests are great. Such a fun listen!
For a small team this podcast really delivers! I have been listening years and am constantly impressed with their research and presentation of sometimes distressing material.
They manage to traverse the fictional tragedies to the real ones of a range of severity with sincerity that can’t be faked. Thank you for your amazing content.
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
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Exploring the question of accountability in history's most notable disasters, this comedic podcast presents a unique blend of humor and analysis. Each episode takes a critical look at significant historical events, aiming to uncover the various factors and individuals involved in these tragedies. The hosts not only relay the historical narratives but also punctuate the discussions with personal anecdotes and wit, resulting in an entertaining yet educational experience. The format invites listeners to reflect on the consequences of past actions while providing a light-hearted approach to serious topics, making it engaging for those interested in history, comedy, and cultural commentary.
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