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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.