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The Sinking of the Titanic. The Plague. The break-up of The Beatles. Join Rebecca Delgado Smith and The Alarmist Crew as they scrutinize history's greatest disasters to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, who's to blame. Are you riddled with everyday anxiety? Do you catastrophize in your sleep? Then, this podcast is for you. They say history repeats itself... not on The Alarmist's watch!

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Feb 10, 2026 • Season 1

The Aftermath: Cyrano de Bergerac's Tragic End

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with writer Ishbel Addyman about the legendary Cyrano de Bergerac and the play that continues to carry on his legacy. And much to our delight, it turns out the historical Cyrano de Bergerac is just as lovely and beloved as the fictional Cyrano. Which Ishbel shares in great detail from her research writing a biography about the man himself. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Not part of the Patreon family yet? Click below and join us! Join our Patreon! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feb 3, 2026 • Season 1, Ep. 329

CYRANO DE BERGERAC'S TRAGIC END: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Who’s to blame for the Tragic End of Cyrano de Bergerac? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) explores the themes of love, insecurity and deception which ultimately lead to the tragic demise of the famous fictional character Cyrano de Bergerac. She’s joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Are Cyrano and Christians lack of self esteem the culprit? Could the idea of perfection in love have something to do with it? Or perhaps everyone’s ultimate fear of rejection is to blame. We’re all deserving of love. But, we sure do know how to get in our own way. Join our Patreon! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jan 27, 2026 • Season 1

The Aftermath: Robert Durst Murders

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with investigative journalist and NYTimes best selling author Cathy Scott about the Robert Durst murders and the possible explanations behind his extremely delayed conviction. Her book Murder of a Mafia Daughter: The Life and Tragic Death of Susan Berman, is a true-crime book about the 2000 murder of Susan Berman. Afterward, Patreon Subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Not part of the Alamy? Join us at the link below. Join our Patreon! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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