The Alarmist
The AlarmistWho 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 | 669 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedySociety & Culture | |||
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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with journalist and author Leslie Smith about the life of Adèle Hugo. A tragic story that only gets worse once Leslie dives deep into the family dynamic and the impact her father Victor Hugo ... more
Who’s to blame for the tragic story of Adèle Hugo?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) covers the story of Adèle Hugo, a tragic story of unrequited love and mental decline. Daughter of the famous writer Victor Hugo, described as more int... more
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and historian Andrew Cook about the Great Train Robbery of 1963. Having gained exclusive access to thousands of pages of sealed Royal Mail and Metropolitan Police files, Andrew sh... more
Who’s to blame for the Great Train Robbery of 1963?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) tackles the Great Train Robbery of 1963 with Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early. Like something straight out of a movie, which it ... more
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- History and comedy combined
This podcast is such a fun and different way to look at different historical events. Hosts and guests are great. Such a fun listen!
Apple Podcasts5Yankeesgirlc21
United States5 months ago - Amazing
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.
Apple Podcasts5deetmate
Australia6 months ago - ugh
Host(s) ask terrible questions and derail any interesting conversation
Apple Podcasts1love2hearitUnited Statesa year ago - Jumped the shark with Garfield
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.
Apple Podcasts3Jackpot1976United Statesa year ago - Hello from your past
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
Apple Podcasts5222rvUnited Statesa year ago
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alarmist
What is The Alarmist about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Historically themed episodes blend thorough context with lighthearted, family-friendly humor as a host and rotating experts unpack major tragedies and debates over who's to blame. Guests tend to be historians, researchers, journalists, and sometimes comedians, offering deep dives into motives, technology, media narratives, and cultural impact while the host guides the discussion with wit and a readiness to challenge conventional narratives. Listeners can expect well-sourced context, fresh angles on famous events, and occasional post-discussion interviews that add nuance to the verdicts. A standout byproduct is the consistent use of guest expertise to illuminate overlooked angles, making it engaging for both history buffs and casual listener... more
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Recent guests on The Alarmist include:
1. Leslie Smith
2. Andrew Cook
3. Dr. Erik Gilbert
4. Josh Corey
5. Nicholas D. Smith
6. Dr. Bob Hutton
7. Faryn Einhorn
8. Holly George-Warren
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