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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 our Alarmeon family here on Patreon. Rate. Review. Subscribe. Tell your friends and family. Gift a patreon subscription to that friend who's a fellow history buff. Together we can make sure disasters like this never happen again on The Alarmists watch. Wishing you a happy and safe 2025 Alarmy!Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe

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 ultimately to blame for this year’s rent, last year’s rent...oh, you know the rest. Could the hard knocks of the artist's life be at fault? Perhaps Benny and his broken promises are to blame? Or maybe the difficulties of handling the AIDS epidemic in a drug infested dangerous city like New York are too much for anyone to handle! Everything is RENT!Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe    

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 Chris Smith stop by to revisit the verdict and bask in the warmth of yet another Alarmist holiday season. Happy Holidays Alarmy!  Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe  

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 Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could America’s obsession with the Christmas spirit take the fall for this one?! Grab a cup of hot cocoa and see who's on the naughty list for this one. Happy Holidays Alarmy! Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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 the themes touched on throughout the movie. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict made the cut. Not on Patreon? Join the family below!Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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 everyone so completely blinded by their capitalistic ways that they don’t recognize the extreme danger right in front of them? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join this horrifically holiday conversation. Join our Patreon!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe    

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 well as the socioeconomic dynamics at play. Afterword, Patreon subscribers can listen as Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early revisit the verdict with Rebecca to see if it holds up. Not on Patreon 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.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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 Producer Clayton Early. Could an overworked Fire Department be to blame? Did a group of neighbors partying in Mrs. O’Learys barn mistakenly start the blaze? Perhaps it was simply the perfect storm waiting to happen!Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe   

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 selection over on Patreon. Foster by Claire Keegan. Get your copy now if you haven’t already. And a friendly Alarmist reminder to stay alarmed as you make your way through the rest of this holiday season. We’re grateful for you and we want you around for the future “Who’s to blame…” ahead of us.Join our Patreon!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame athttp://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram@thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe