The Alarmist

By The Alarmist

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

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April 20, 2023 The Aftermath: The A Million Little Pieces Book Scandal
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer and editor David Lazar about A Million Little Pieces and his views on the state of the modern memoir. A prolific essayist, David reminds us of the importance of genre and the somewhat elusive concept of truth value and how these can impact the delicate relationship between the author and the reader. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to break it all down and see if the verdict holds up.
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38min
April 18, 2023 THE A MILLION LITTLE PIECES BOOK SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the A Million Little Pieces Book Scandal?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with prolific podcaster Eric Silver about James Frey and his detail-doctored memoir turned scandal A Million Little Pieces. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could Oprah go to The Alarmist Jail for this one?! Are James Frey’s literary heroes to blame? Or is the publishing industry at fault for this one? Meet the Alarmist's newest jailbird!
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59min
April 13, 2023 The Aftermath: The 10 Plagues of Egypt
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Carol Meyers about one of the Bible’s more popular narratives, The 10 Plagues of Egypt. Having written extensively on the book of Exodus, Dr. Meyer’s breaks down the meaning of the word ‘Plague’ in Hebrew and demonstrates the ways in which the biblical vs. historical events of these “10 Plagues” tell a somewhat different story. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to regroup with Rebecca.
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36min
April 11, 2023 THE 10 PLAGUES OF EGYPT: WHO IS TO BLAME?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with writer and comedian Rachel Bloom about the 10 Plagues of Egypt and who or what could possibly be responsible for this epic series of horrors. Was this the work of God or the work of Mother Nature? And what’s the continuing legacy and importance of this story in modern times? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.
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52min
April 06, 2023 The Aftermath: The Dave Matthews Band Chicago River Incident
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Dave Matthews Band Chicago River Incident with tour bus expert Jamie Morral. Founder and President of JGM Coaches, Jamie has been managing coach rentals and drivers for over 20 years. Needless to say, he has some interesting insights to share about the tour bus industry and the clients they cater to. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to reconsider the verdict with Rebecca.
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22min
April 04, 2023 THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND CHICAGO RIVER INCIDENT: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Dave Matthews Band Chicago River Incident?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and fellow Earios Network podcaster Lesley Arfin to discuss the truly unfortunate Dave Matthews Band Tour Bus incident. While the driver may have fessed up to crime, something still stinks about the details of this one. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early try to help crack the case. Up on the board: An Elbow, Four Season Bus Company and Dave Matthews himself.
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50min
March 30, 2023 The Aftermath: The Deaths of Claude Cahun & Marcel Moore
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Jennifer L. Shaw - Professor Emeritus of Art History at Sonoma State University. Author of Exist Otherwise: The Life and Work of Claude Cahun, Professor Shaw sheds more light on the uniquely rebellious progressive art Claude and Marcel were producing in the surrealist community at the time and reminds us of the ongoing gender bias in the art world. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict.
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45min
March 28, 2023 THE DEATHS OF CLAUDE CAHUN & MARCEL MOORE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Deaths of Claude Cahun & Marcel Moore?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes the hilarious Paula Poundstone to discuss the lives and deaths of queer artists, writers and Nazi resisters Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is this the episode where You Know Who finally ends up in The Alarmist Jail where they belong? Tune in and find out!
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50min
March 23, 2023 The Aftermath: The Port Chicago Weapons Disaster
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and historian Dr. Matthew Delmont about the Port Chicago Weapons Disaster. Professor of History at Dartmouth University, Professor Delmont details the humiliating and often dangerous circumstances African American soldiers were forced to endure while defending their own country during WWII. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict.
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30min
March 21, 2023 THE JONBENET RAMSEY MURDER: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the JonBenet Ramsey Murder?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back guest Julianne Turkel to discuss the tragic murder of JonBenet Ramsey and the bizarre and somewhat dumbfounding details surrounding this unsolved mystery. Between false confessions, intense public speculation and a botched police investigation, it’s no wonder this case continues to fascinate the world to this day. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early.
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58min

FAQs about The Alarmist:

How many episodes does The Alarmist have?

The podcast currently has 649 episodes available.