Best Thrillist Podcasts (2024)

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The Aftermath: The Tragedy of Hamlet 45:05

27m ago45:05

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On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Anya Saffir about poor Hamlet and the rotten state of Denmark, in which we meet him. Anya is an American theater director, educator and writer based in New York City. She has taught acting and directing at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, The Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Ha…

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THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:06:49

12m ago1:06:49

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Who’s to blame for Hamlet? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Adam Lustick to discuss the events that transpire in the Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet. Arguably Shakespeare’s greatest work, there’s hardly a main character left standing by the time it’s over. Why did this revenge play get so messy? Could societal discomfort w…

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The Aftermath: The Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer 24:29

2h ago24:29

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with stalking expert Anna Nasset about the tragic murder of Rebecca Schaeffer. Author of Now I Speak: From Stalked to Standing Up, Anna speaks from personal experience about the difficulties of legal recourse around stalking and the importance of safety planning and advocacy. Afterward, Pat…

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THE MURDER OF REBECCA SCHAEFFER: WHO IS TO BLAME? 57:20

1h ago57:20

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Who’s to blame for the Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the heartbreaking story of the up and coming actress Rebecca Schaeffer who was stalked and eventually murdered by her stalker on her front doorstep. Up on the board this week…

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The Aftermath: The Trojan War Horse 34:57

1h ago34:57

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Armand D’Angour of Jesus College Oxford. Host of the podcast It’s All Greek and Latin To Me and a professor of the classics, Armand is expertly equipped to walk us through the many colorful characters in this infamous ancient telling of the fall of Troy. Not to mention the scandalo…

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THE TROJAN WAR HORSE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:04:16

4h ago1:04:16

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Who’s to blame for the Trojan War Horse? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Jamila Webb back to the show to discuss the very dramatic, very dense, very complicated Trojan War and the larger than life Gods whose meddling ways had rather significant influences on the events as they unfolded. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris …

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The Aftermath: Hurricane Katrina 27:34

14d ago27:34

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Craig Colten, author of An Unnatural Metropolis: Wresting New Orleans from Nature, about Hurricane Katrina and its lasting effects on the city of New Orleans. He shares fascinating insight on the history of the city, the changes that were put in place after the disaster and shares …

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HURRICANE KATRINA: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:04:54

7d ago1:04:54

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Who’s to blame for Hurricane Katrina? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) invites comedian Sierra Katow on the show to discuss the catastrophic events of Hurricane Katrina and the disastrous aftermath the storm left in its wake. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is building at or below sea level the …

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REWIND - The Aftermath: The Fall of the Aztec Empire 39:54

13d ago39:54

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On the week's Aftermath Rewind Rebecca talks with Dr. Camilla Townsend, Distinguished Professor of History specializing in Early Native American and Latin American History At Rutgers University, about who she thinks is to blame for the fall of the Aztec Empire. What she says just might change Rebecca's verdict! Tell us who you think is to blame at …

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PATREON PREVIEW: GUEST ALARMIST 47:14

14d ago47:14

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Enjoy another full length preview of what's going on over on our Patreon Page! Who’s to blame for the Rebekka-less Recital? New month, new Guest Alarmist! This month, OG Alarmist Rebecca Delgado Smith welcomes friend of the show Rebekka Johnson to take the Alarmist hot seat and tell us a tale of dance recitals and dance moms gone wild in 90’s State…

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REWIND - THE FALL OF THE AZTEC EMPIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 42:40

30d ago42:40

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On this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the fall of the Aztec Empire! She is joined by writer/producer Alex Fumero, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Moctezuma’s Hubris, Spanish Machismo and Smallpox (duh). Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tel…

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REWIND - The Aftermath: JAWS 50:49

23d ago50:49

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On this week's Aftermath Rewind, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert George Burgess, Ichthyologist and curator emeritus of the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville about the real life shark attack that inspired the movie, JAWS! What he has to say might change her verdict. Join our Patreon! We have mer…

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PATREON PREVIEW: LITTLE ALARMS 49:18

21d ago49:18

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Enjoy a full length preview of what's going on over on our Patreon Page! New Little Alarms! Happy June Alarmeon. The Alarmeon Book Club poll results are in. Let’s just say we might have some more reading in our future! Plus, new Little Alarms from the Alarmist Crew and you! We’re talking the power of music, Elon’s 56 Billion dollar payout, the peri…

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REWIND - JAWS: WHO IS TO BLAME? 49:17

1M ago49:17

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This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) and the crew revisit JAWS! Was TOXIC MASCULINITY to blame for the Great White killing spree that terrorized Amity Island in the movie JAWS? Who's to blame for one of the scariest (fictional) shark murder sprees of ALL TIME….JAWS! Rebecca is joined by Jaws Enthusiast Paul F Tompkins, Fact Checker Smith …

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Why TF I Made The Tarot/Oracle Deck - Mini Series 23:27

21d ago23:27

23:27

Join Maggie in the studio for the last time...in this studio anyway for a deep dive into the origins of the Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle deck like no one else can give you because she is the original creative to author and conceptualize it. Dorsky (her married name) talks about the important symbolism in the original major arcana, how your higher s…

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The Aftermath: The Mount Erebus Disaster 28:10

1M ago28:10

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes back Captain Scott Miller, from our Malaysian Airlines Flight #370 episode, to lend his expertise on the Mount Erebus Disaster. His technical knowledge of the aviation industry is unparalleled and his emphasis on historical context lends fascinating insight to this complicated tragedy. Af…

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THE MOUNT EREBUS DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME? 58:44

1M ago58:44

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Who’s to blame for the Mount Erebus Disaster? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Jen Kober to discuss a hauntingly tragic disaster in Antarctica when Air New Zealand flight 901 crashed directly into Mount Erebus on a sightseeing expedition due to incorrect coordinates. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Pr…

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The Aftermath: The NYC Blackout of 1977 35:05

2M ago35:05

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. James Goodman about the pivotal moment in NYC history before, during and directly after the massive blackout on that hot summer night in 1977. Author of Blackout, Dr. Goodman shares first hand accounts and lends some important historical context that helps clarify the various react…

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THE NEW YORK CITY BLACKOUT OF 1977 1:02:41

1M ago1:02:41

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Who’s to blame for the NYC Blackout of 1977? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Janet Varney, host of The JV Club podcast, to discuss the epic NYC Blackout of 1977. If you’re in the dark about this one, allow us to shine a much needed light on all the events that occurred during this prolonged power outage. Did a frea…

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The Aftermath: The London Beer Flood of 1814 22:11

1M ago22:11

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and beer historian Martyn Cornell about the details of the London Beer Flood of 1814. And it’s a good thing we did! Not only does he help us better understand the beer production and drinking culture at the time, but he also clears up a few nasty rumors that have persisted since…

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THE LONDON BEER FLOOD OF 1814: WHO IS TO BLAME? 58:02

1M ago58:02

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Who’s to blame for the London Beer Flood of 1814? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author, writer and comedian Evan Waite about the bizarre tragedy of a brewery turned lethal beer flood in the crowded streets of St. Giles, London circa 1814. Was this really an “Act of God” as the city eventually claimed or was there a lit…

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The Aftermath: The Death of Freddie Mercury 30:24

2M ago30:24

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Marika Cifor about the evolution of the AIDS epidemic in the United States. Author of Viral Cultures: Activist Archiving in the Age of AIDS, Dr. Cifor describes the social, political and structural climate in America during the time Freddie Mercury was living and dying with AIDS. A…

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THE DEATH OF FREDDIE MERCURY: WHO IS TO BLAME? 59:23

2M ago59:23

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Who’s to blame for the Death of Freddie Mercury? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Adam Macias, host of the podcast That Was Wild!, to discuss the legacy of iconic rockstar Freddie Mercury and his premature death at age 45 due to complications with AIDS. While we know how he died, it’s hard not to think this could ha…

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The Aftermath: Texas's Delayed Emancipation - Juneteenth 40:07

2M ago40:07

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Karlos Hill about the legacy of Juneteenth in America. A distinguished author and Regents Professor at the University of Oklahoma, Professor Hill honors the bravery and perseverance of our ancestors who fought so hard for the freedom of enslaved people and manifests some of the won…

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TEXAS'S DELAYED EMANCIPATION, JUNETEENTH: WHO'S TO BLAME? 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

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Who’s to blame for Texas’s Delayed Emancipation: Juneteenth? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Brandon Collins, host of the podcast Drunk Black History, to discuss the egregiously delayed freedom of formerly enslaved people in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation, aka Juneteenth. They’re joined by Fact Checker C…

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Juju Bae: The Dead Are Always With Us 38:20

2M ago38:20

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Join Maggie in the studio for a powerful and eye opening interview with Juju Bae from Hulu's Hit Show Living For The Dead. Bae talks about her childhood, dream parties, and what's it's like to know the dead are always trying to communicate. She then discusses her new book The Book of Juju. She reflects on learning spirituality in her childhood home…

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The Aftermath: The Birdcage 29:39

2M ago29:39

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the family mayhem in the film The Birdcage with psychologist Dr. Terri Apter. Author of several books on family dynamics, identity and relationships, Dr. Apter discusses changing status, boundaries, the health risks of biting your tongue and how idealism is the enemy of reality. Afterward…

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THE BIRDCAGE THE MOVIE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Who’s to blame for the chaos that ensues in the movie The Birdcage? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Roz Hernandez, host of the podcast Ghosted!, to discuss the iconic film The Birdcage and the mischief that occurs when 2 wildly different in-laws meet for the first time. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith an…

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The Aftermath: The Murder of Brandon Teena 26:42

3M ago26:42

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and researcher Karina Eileraas Karakuș about the life and tragic murder of Brandon Teena. As a DEIA & gender equity consultant, Karina speaks to society's collective consciousness in relation to the Trans community at the time and reminds us that violence doesn’t happen in a vac…

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THE MURDER OF BRANDON TEENA: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:05:02

3M ago1:05:02

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Who’s to blame for the murder of Brandon Teena? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Alarmy favorite Tony Rodriguez to discuss the deeply disturbing assault and eventual murder of Brandon Teena. How big of a role did a lack of Trans visibility in 90’s America play in this senseless crime? Did Brandon fall prey to the danger…

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The Aftermath: The Attack on Pearl Harbor 41:16

3M ago41:16

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Attack on Pearl Harbor with distinguished professor of military history, Professor Andrew Wiest. Having published several books on the topics of war, Professor Wiest shares an expert account of the events leading up to the attack and reflects on the important moment it holds in world …

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THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

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Who’s to blame for the attack on Pearl Harbor? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes author and journalist Jess McHugh to discuss one of America’s most epic historical tragedies, the attack on Pearl Harbor. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. What led up to this calculated and massively devastat…

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The Aftermath: The Bizarre Love Story of Burt and Linda Pugach 37:28

3M ago37:28

37:28

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Ryan Williams about Burt and Linda Pugach and their long and complicated relationship history. An Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Illinois Springfield, Dr. Williams details the psychological toll stalking has on its victims and the diffi…

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THE BIZARRE LOVE STORY OF BURT AND LINDA PUGACH: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Who’s to blame for the tabloid “love story” of Burt and Linda Pugach? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Kelly Hudson to discuss the troubling tale of Burt and Linda Pugach. What the tabloids once called a bizarre “love story” sounds a lot more like assault and oppression once you hear the facts. Will the problematic real…

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The Aftermath: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 29:10

4M ago29:10

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Mario Macis. Dr. Macis breaks down the concept of scarcity economics, reflects on whether or not finding a golden ticket was truly left to chance alone and gets into our irrationality when i…

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WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Who’s to blame for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes actor Toccarra Cash to discuss the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and the the downright dirty and deceitful incidents that occur while Mr. Wonka searches for an heir to his candy filled kingdom. They’re joined b…

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194 - My New Book Debuting at #1, New Orleans, and The Rolling Stones 53:45

3M ago53:45

53:45

Maggie is sitting at the kitchen table solo this week for this new episode of Metaphysical AF. You may have noticed a few things: new artworknew namesame directionThis week we are talking about:Getting married, going on my honeymoonWhat I ate and where I won’t eat againParanormal experiences I had while thereHaunted history tour with ThornThe live …

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The Aftermath: The Tasman Bridge Collapse 34:55

4M ago34:55

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca follows up on the Tasman Bridge Collapse with Australian historian and Hobart native, Dr. Imogen Wegman. Considering her parents drove over the Tasman Bridge an hour before its collapse, Dr. Wegman brings new meaning to the term ‘local historian!’ Dr. Wegman also shares vital new information about…

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THE TASMAN BRIDGE COLLAPSE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:03:18

4M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

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 d…

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The Aftermath: May Mailbag! 43:03

4M ago43:03

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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…

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THE RAMREE ISLAND CROCODILE MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:03:58

4M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

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 shark…

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Brett Kenyon Talks Intuition, Downloads, & Hollywood Audience Work On Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity & American Idol 35:16

4M ago35:16

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TW: Suicide Awareness: In this episode, Maggie's back with Brett talking about paid audience work in Hollywood, listening to your intuition, and feeling the presence of a friend who died by suicide in 2017 while filming in the audience of American Idol. Brett reveals what it was like filming the day he was in the audience for Are You Smarter Than A…

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The Aftermath: US Women’s National Soccer Team Pay Disparity 30:36

4M ago30:36

30:36

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,…

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THE U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM PAY DISPARITY: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:10:06

4M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

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 Che…

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The Aftermath: The Downfall of Al Capone 22:59

4M ago22:59

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the downfall of notorious mobster Al Capone with historian and author Dr. Luciano Lorizzo. Having written a biography on Capone and even growing up in Park Slope Brooklyn, where Capone spent his early days, Dr. Lorizzo shares some fascinating insights on the people and places that shaped …

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THE DOWNFALL OF AL CAPONE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:08:20

4M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Who’s to blame for the downfall of Al Capone? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer Seth Reiss to take on the downfall of one of history’s most infamous mobsters, Al Capone. And we nailed it! Or did we? If indeed Capone had a downfall, who was ultimately to blame? Did his violent leadership style lead to his eventual demis…

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