Beste The Alarmist podcasts (2025)

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Alarmist LIVE in Los Angeles! 1:56

2d ago1:56

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Hey Alarmy! We have som 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 Du…

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The Aftermath: The White Ship Disaster 25:59

3d ago25:59

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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 …

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THE WHITE SHIP DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME? 59:14

5d ago59:14

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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 durin…

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The Aftermath: The Hinkley Groundwater Contamination Disaster 33:12

10d ago33:12

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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…

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HINKLEY, CA GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:03:27

12d ago1:03:27

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Who’s to blame for the Hinkley, CA Groundwater Contamination? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Tim Rock to the show to discuss the conundrum of the groundwater contamination in Hinkley, CA. Or perhaps more famously known as the Erin Brokevich story. Is America suffering from a missing empathy chip? Is this a classic case of …

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The Aftermath: The Lost History of Joseph Bologne (AKA Chevalier de St. George) 38:59

17d ago38:59

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On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the lost history of composer Joseph Bologne with Professor Charles Pettaway, Chair of the Music Department at Lincoln University. A concert pianist himself, Charles offers helpful insight for understanding the popularity of the Chevalier de Saint George’s music at the time and discusses the advantages and …

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THE LOST HISTORY OF COMPOSER JOSEPH BOLOGNE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:00:21

19d ago1:00:21

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Who’s to blame for the Lost History of Composer Joseph Bologne (AKA Chevalier de Saint-Georges)? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Dr. Jon Higgins (The B.F.F. Podcast, Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself) to discuss history’s neglect of 18th century composer (a…

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The Aftermath: The 1970 Bhola Cyclone 31:39

24d ago31:39

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On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Bhola Cyclone with Dr. Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak. A professor of Economics at Yale University and founder/faculty director of the Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale, Dr. Mobarak gives us incredible insight into the socio-political history between East and West Pakistan leading up to the 1970 …

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THE 1970 BHOLA CYCLONE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:01:03

26d ago1:01:03

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Who’s to blame for the Bhola Cyclone? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes guest Scotty Landes (Bananas Podcast) to discuss the deadliest cyclone in history. How did the Bhola Cyclone claim the lives of an estimated 500,000 people off the coast of East Pakistan (modern-day Bangladesh)? Were there not enough shelters for people t…

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The Aftermath: The Love Parade Disaster 31:44

1M ago31:44

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On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Love Parade Disaster in Duisburg, Germany with crowd safety expert Professor Keith Still. Keith played a key role in investigating the crowd crush at the Love Parade Festival and shares some invaluable information and perspective on the science of crowd safety and public assembly. Afterward, Patreon su…

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THE LOVE PARADE DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME? 57:01

1M ago57:01

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Who’s to blame for the Love Parade Disaster? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes guest Becky Yamamoto to discuss the Duisburg, Germany music festival turned nightmare in 2010. What was intended as a free day of music, love and camaraderie ended in panic taking the lives of 21 people and injuring hundreds more. Was this a crowd …

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The Aftermath: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash 27:59

1M ago27:59

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On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes Captain Scott Miller back on the air to discuss the tragic demise of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. A certified Flight Instructor with decades of experience as a pilot for a major US airline under his belt, Scott masterfully explains the unique technical issues happening during this routine flight. He also sh…

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ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHT 261 CRASH: WHO IS TO BLAME? 55:18

1M ago55:18

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Who’s to blame for the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss the tragic fate of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 on January 31, 2000. Given the valiant efforts by the pilots and flight crew to stabilize the plane and bring it down gen…

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The Aftermath: LA Fires Update 44:33

1M ago44:33

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On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca sits down with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the continuing aftermath of the LA Fires. We share some personal details about the recovery process and the kind words and gestures received from so many friends and family across the country. Tune in for listener questions and hear about…

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The Alarmist - LA Fires Update 55:08

2M ago55:08

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Hey Alarmy. We’ve missed you. This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Clayton Early and special guest Amanda Lund to bring you an update on the Eaton Canyon and Palisades Fires which have decimated much of our beloved Los Angeles. We’re taking this time to process this unprecedented event an…

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REWIND - The Aftermath: The Burr-Hamilton Duel 32:14

2M ago32:14

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Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to ou…

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REWIND - THE BURR-HAMILTON DUEL: WHO IS TO BLAME? 48:06

2M ago48:06

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Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to ou…

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REWIND - The Aftermath: The Iroquois Theatre Fire 38:25

2M ago38:25

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Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to ou…

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REWIND - THE IROQUOIS THEATRE FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 48:41

2M ago48:41

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Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to ou…

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REWIND - The Aftermath: The Deaths of Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore 45:37

2M ago45:37

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Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to ou…

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REWIND: THE DEATHS OF CLAUDE CAHUN & MARCEL MOORE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to ou…

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REWIND - The Aftermath: The Execution of the Romanovs 36:43

2M ago36:43

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On this week's Aftermath REWIND, best-selling author Helen Rappaport, provides insight into the lives of the Romanov family leading up to their execution. What she says just might change The Alarmist's verdict! Find more information on Helen's work regarding the Romanov's here. Join our Patreon! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame a…

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REWIND - THE EXECUTION OF THE ROMANOVS: WHO IS TO BLAME? 40:42

2M ago40:42

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On this weeks REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the violent execution of the Romanovs. She is joined by Reality Life podcast host, Kate Casey, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Rasputin, Nicholas II, and a Faberge Egg. Join our Patreon! Join our Discord! Tell us who you…

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GUEST ALARMIST: AMANDA LUND REWIND 40:14

3M ago40:14

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REWIND: Who’s to blame for the great 2020 Pot Pie Disaster? Hey Alarmeon! We're kicking off the New Year with a Guest Alarmist oldie, but a goodie. Who could forget OG Producer Amanda Lund's sordid tale of an ornery cat and a tasty pot pie gone awry. We hope you enjoy! We're also taking a little time to remind you to help us spread the word about o…

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RENT: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:16:44

3M ago1:16:44

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Who’s to blame for the rent due in RENT? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is wrapping up 2024 by keeping things all in the family with Associate Producer Krystal Dinsberg, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Together, The Alarmist Crew take on the 1996 rock opera musical RENT and try to decide who or what is ultimate…

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REWIND - The Aftermath: John Gluck & The Santa Claus Association 54:24

3M ago54:24

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On this week’s Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with author Alex Palmer about the years-long Santa Claus Association con. An actual relative of John Gluck(!), Alex offers fascinating insight into the man himself and the national mood at the time around charitable donations and the holiday spirit. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker C…

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REWIND - JOHN GLUCK & THE SANTA CLAUS ASSOCIATION: WHO IS TO BLAME? 44:58

3M ago44:58

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Who’s to blame for the Santa Claus Association Scandal? In this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster and Christmas expert Brian Earl about the Santa Claus Association scheme which defrauded thousands of New York City charitable donors and hopeful children in need. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smit…

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The Aftermath: The Gremlins 35:41

3M ago35:41

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New Guest Expert! On this week’ Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Michelle Martinez about the 1984 film Gremlins. A Professor of Film Studies at Arizona State University, with a focus on the intersection of culture and media, Dr. Martinez masterfully articulates the historical context in which the film was released and the cultural significance of…

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THE GREMLINS: WHO IS TO BLAME? 59:28

3M ago59:28

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Who’s to blame for the Gremlins? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Mary Grill to discuss the horrifyingly funny 1980’s holiday classic, Gremlins. It’s cute, it’s campy, it’s cringe. Heck, it’s Christmas! Could being too cute be deadly? Are Gremlins just a manifestation of the ugliness that’s inside all of us? And why is …

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The Aftermath: The Great Chicago Fire 33:42

3M ago33:42

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Scott W. Berg about the unique set of circumstances leading up to The Great Chicago Fire. Author of, “The Burning of the World: The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City’s Soul” Scott lends some much needed context to the hustle and bustle of Chicago life at the time as w…

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THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:05:18

3M ago1:05:18

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Who’s to blame for The Great Chicago Fire? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Benny Blue to discuss the unfortunate circumstances that led to Chicago’s biggest and deadliest fire and the nasty rumors about its origins which circulated the country for decades afterwards. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and P…

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The Aftermath: December Mailbag 2024 36:01

4M ago36:01

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Mailbag Alert! Hey Alarmy. The mailbag is turning into a bit of a mailroom…So, Rebecca, Clayton and Chris are heading on over to the mailroom to check in with you. We’ve got some exciting new episode suggestions to look forward to and a fascinating listener revelation about the year 1919. Plus, we’re reading our way through our next book club selec…

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THE GOIANIA ACCIDENT: WHO IS TO BLAME? 56:51

4M ago56:51

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Who’s to blame for the Goiania Accident? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Katy Hearne-Church and Nathan Foster, hosts of Queens Podcast, to discuss the seemingly innocent, yet highly consequential Goiania Accident in Brazil. Could our affinity for shiny things be to blame? Does radioactive material have a branding problem? A…

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The Aftermath REWIND: 1858 Bradford Sweets Poisoning 39:16

4M ago39:16

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In this week's Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with Pulitzer-prize winning American science journalist Deborah Blum. Director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT and author of six books, including The Poison Squad (2018) and The Poisoner’s Handbook (2010), she makes a compelling argument for a new potential verdict. Fact Checker Chris …

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REWIND - THE 1858 BRADFORD SWEETS POISONING: WHO IS TO BLAME? 55:21

4M ago55:21

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IS IT POSSIBLE THE FASHION INDUSTRY INFLUENCED THE BRADFORD SWEETS POISONING? On this week's REWIND, the Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Suni Reyes, Fact Checker Chris Smith, and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the 1858 Bradford Sweets Poisoning. Should sugar be added to the list of Illegal Substances? Join our Patreon…

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The Aftermath: The Night of the Grizzlies 40:10

4M ago40:10

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Night of the Grizzlies with wildlife advocate and conservation scientist Dr. Peter Alagona. Pete’s current project is the California Grizzly Research Network studying the future of Grizzlies in the state and he has some pretty tough food for thought when it comes to bears and our co-e…

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THE NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLIES: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

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Who’s to blame for the Night of the Grizzlies? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and podcaster James III (co-host of the podcast Tiny Dinos) to discuss the gruesome details of the Night of the Grizzlies in Glacier National Park. Is this yet another case of humans getting handsy or had America somehow forgotten about th…

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The Aftermath Rewind: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster 43:13

4M ago43:13

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On this week's Aftermath Rewind, Rebecca Delgado Smith talks with director of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor Project for the engineering contractor Morton Thiokol at the time of the Challenger disaster, Allan McDonald, and what he says might change the verdict. Learn more about the Challenger Disaster by reading Allan Mcdonald's book, Truth, …

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REWIND - THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME? 43:02

4M ago43:02

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On this weeks REWIND, The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. She is joined by Comedian Rebekka Johnson, Fact Checker Chris Smith, and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: O-Rings, Nasa Company Culture and Pressure to Launch. Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! …

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The Aftermath: Lisa Nowak and the Astronaut Love Triangle 23:45

5M ago23:45

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with true crime writer Diane Fanning about the Lisa Nowak scandal. Author of Out There, which recounts Astronaut Lisa Nowak’s attempted assault, Diane shares important details that help give some context to Lisa Nowak’s mental implosion at the time. Were we a little too easy on Bill?! After…

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LISA NOWAK AND THE ASTRONAUT LOVE TRIANGLE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:07:29

5M ago1:07:29

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Who’s to blame for Lisa Nowak & The Astronaut Love Triangle? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Sequoia Holmes (host of the podcast Black People Love Paramore) to discuss the curious case of Astronaut Lisa Nowak who drove 14 hours straight from Houston to Orlando to confront her ex-lovers new girlfriend. They’re joined by…

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The Aftermath: A Nightmare on Elm Street 21:03

5M ago21:03

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Joanne Davis about the fictional character Freddie Kruger and the ways in which real life unresolved trauma can potentially manifest in our dreams and nightmares months and often years later. With decades of experience in the field of nightmare and dream disorders, Dr. Davis lends …

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NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: WHO IS TO BLAME? 54:06

5M ago54:06

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Who’s to blame for the Nightmare on Elm Street? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Cass Bugge to discuss the havoc Freddie Kruger is wreaking in the nightmares of the unfortunate teens on Elm Street. One, two Freddie’s coming for you. Three, four will locking your door even matter if he’s haunting you in your dreams? Is there …

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The Aftermath: The Banana Massacre 36:16

5M ago36:16

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Banana Massacre with Jack Werner, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of History at the University of Maryland College Park. Jack expertly describes the scene on the ground in Latin America as these newly liberated countries were establishing themselves and how those growing pains res…

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THE BANANA MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 56:23

5M ago56:23

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Who’s to blame for the Banana Massacre? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian and musician James Eason to discuss the unthinkably brutal Banana Massacre in Cienaga, Colombia on December 5th 1928. Ever wondered where the phrase “Banana Republic” came from? It’s not a happy origin story. You might even find yourself deep i…

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The Aftermath: Sophie's Choice 32:56

5M ago32:56

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the 1982 film Sophie’s Choice with Jordanna Gessler. Jordanna is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and currently serves as the Chief Impact Officer at Holocaust Museum LA. Her input on both the film and the stark reality generations of Holocaust survivors have faced after the war i…

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SOPHIE'S CHOICE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 58:19

5M ago58:19

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Who’s to blame for Sophie’s Choice? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and director Hannah Utt to discuss the film Sophie’s Choice and determine who’s ultimately to blame for the demise of Sophie and Nathan at the film's conclusion. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could the immense…

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The Aftermath: The Hartford Circus Fire 34:24

5M ago34:24

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Programs Manager for the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Natalie Belanger. Being from the Hartford area, Natalie reminds us of the significant and enduring impact the tragedy has on the surrounding community and shares harrowing new details about the day’s events. Afterward,…

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THE HARTFORD CIRCUS FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:00:15

6M ago1:00:15

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Who’s to blame for the Hartford Circus Fire? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Duncan MacEwan & Shane Rogers (hosts of the podcast Midnight Facts for Insomniacs) to discuss the Hartford Circus Fire. This heart wrenching tragedy took the lives of 168 audience members, mostly women and children, and injured over 600 others. For…

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The Aftermath: October Mailbag 2024 30:38

6M ago30:38

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Mail call! Hey Alarmy! You heard that correctly. We’re long overdue for a check in with you, so Rebecca, Chris and Clayton are making a trip over to the mailbag to see what’s been on your mind lately. We’ve got some solid safety advice from a listener via Instagram, an audio note from a listener in Brazil and fantastic episode suggestions from list…

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