Who’s to blame for the rise and fall of HQ Trivia? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with dear friend and comedian Jen Curran about the seemingly overnight success of the viral internet gameshow sensation HQ Trivia and its equally rapid downfall. Was HQ Trivia simply ahead of its time? Did too many tech issues scare users away? Or perhaps its demise was the result of unrealistic expectations from a toxic Silicon Valley Culture. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.  Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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THE RISE AND FALL OF HQ TRIVIA: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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 on The Alarmist's watch! Thrillist called The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2019 saying, "It's hilarious, informative and addictive."  Maria Claire named The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2020. 
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Who’s to blame for the Tasman Bridge Collapse? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Allan McLeod, host of the new podcast Walkin’ About, to discuss the Tasman Bridge Collapse in Hobart, Tasmania. Are we as a society really discussing the vulnerability of bridges enough? Could sailing familiar waters cause you to let your guard down? And what is the difference between a captain and a pilot when it comes to shipping? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.  Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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THE TASMAN BRIDGE COLLAPSE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Mail Call! Hey Alarmy! It’s been awhile since we last checked in and it turns out you have a lot on the brain. Sounds like it’s time for a good old fashioned Mailbag episode. Join The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early as they go through episode suggestions, reviews and reactions from listeners old and new to the Alarmy Family. Plus, there’s an update from the newest wings of The Alarmist Jail. Enjoy your mail. And don’t forget to Rate, Review, Subscribe and join our Patreon. Check the links below! Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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The Aftermath: May Mailbag!

Who’s to blame for the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes old friend and all around funny guy Arthur Meyer to discuss the gruesome events that went down at Ramree Island during WWII. With so much second hand information flying around, how big a role did the crocodile’s play afterall? Are sharks to blame too? Maybe man simply doesn’t belong in the mangroves…perhaps we need to rename that? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.  Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe     

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THE RAMREE ISLAND CROCODILE MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the US Women’s National Soccer team pay disparity with Dr. Nancy Lough. Dr. Lough is the founding director of the Sports Innovation Institute and specializes in sports marketing, sponsorship and improving gender equity in the sports world. Her deeply insightful input is sure to fascinate, infuriate and inspire you. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Rebecca, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith as they revisit the verdict and discuss the exciting movement happening in women’s sports today. Not a Patreon subscriber yet? Click below and join us! Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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The Aftermath: US Women’s National Soccer Team Pay Disparity

Who’s to blame for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Pay Disparity?  This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes filmmaker Christina Dodson and the owner of Rough and Tumble, Seattle's home for women's sports, Jen Barnes to discuss the complicated history of US Women’s Soccer and their fight for equal pay. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Does a “Weak Female” narrative have something to do with it? Maybe the original Olympic games and sports origins rules are to blame? Or perhaps a historic lack of visibility plays an important role.  Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on Twitter @alarmistThe     

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THE RISE AND FALL OF HQ TRIVIA: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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