The Aftermath: The Exorcist

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Joel Selvin about the Rolling Stones free concert at the Altamont Speedway. Selvin is the author of Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day and shares some fascinating new details about this infamous concert. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Not on Patreon yet?! Join us! https://www.patreon.com/TheAlarmistTell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the 1969 Rolling Stones Altamont Free Concert?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) discusses The Rolling Stones and their haphazardly planned concert at Altamont Speedway in 1969. A reaction to the success of Woodstock, this concert was planned in just weeks. With The Hells Angels providing security for free beer, you can see not much thought went into safety and logistics. Where were all the grown ups? Was this Woodstock FOMO? Or did the sex, drugs and rock n’ roll mentality go too far this time? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Alarmist Guest Expert favorite returns! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes Dr. Michelle Martinez back to the show to discuss all things The Exorcist. Clearly, she’s a fan. And she has the mug to prove it! Michelle shares some fascinating takes on the archeological dig, the origins and role of Pazuzu and the important context in which the film is being made. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can tune in to hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early and find out whether or not the verdict gets changed. Not on Patreon yet?! Click below and join us! Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for The Exorcist?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is tackling the iconic 1973 horror classic The Exorcist. Who’s to blame for the demonic possession of innocent little Regan MacNeil? We have some ideas! Sure, there’s Pazuzu, the ancient demon. But, who invited him in? Is this your classic Ouija board opening the human world to the spirit world? Did a societal shift away from faith and the traditional nuclear family have something to do with it? Or perhaps our modern disbelief in the supernatural is to blame? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Happy spooky season Alarmy!Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Samuel Erman about the history of Puerto Rico and its unfortunate taxation and representation status with the United States. A Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and author of Almost Citizens: Puerto Rico, the U.S. Constitution and Empire, Dr. Erman delivers an expert deep dive into the island's economic and political past. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict holds up. Not on Patreon?! Click the link below and join us!Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for Puerto Rico’s taxation without representation?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) delves into the island of Puerto Rico. Considered unincorporated US territory, the residents have American citizenship and are subject to US law and taxes. But, no right to vote in the US congress! Why not?! Is this the ripples of British Colonialism at play? Do selfish economic interests have something to do with it? Or perhaps the conveniently undefined relationship status is advantageous. Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Beatrice Yorker about the case of Dr. Harold Shipman, better known as The Angel of Death. Professor Yorker shares some fascinating details about crimes of convenience and societal blindness to feminine forms of violence and how this allowed Shipman to get away with his crimes for so long. Curious what feminine forms of violence are? So were we! Tune in to find out. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can listen to the post-interview recap with Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early. Not part of Patreon yet?! Join us below!Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s to blame for the Angel of Death Murders? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) delves into Dr. Harold Shipman, better known as the Angel of Death, and his terrifying spree of murders conveniently cloaked beneath the veneer of his medical practice. It’s estimated he killed between 250-450 of his patients. Was he suffering from a God-like complex? Did his famously good bedside manner allow him to get away with it for so long? Or perhaps a lack of check and balances in the medical profession is to blame. Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Matthew Solomon about the life, death and enduring legacy of history's most celebrated escape artist, Harry Houdini. Author of Disappearing Tricks: Silent Film, Houdini, and the New Magic of the Twentieth Century, Professor Solomon conjures the image of Houdini as a living myth of his time. A man defying all odds and doing the impossible until his shocking and untimely death. Afterward, Patreon Subscribers can tune in for the post-interview breakdown with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith for the big reveal! Will the verdict still stand? Or has it escaped?! Not an Alarmeon yet? Check out the Patreon link below. Check out Matthew Solomon’s book Here! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.