RISK!

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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.

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The Best of Black Lives #4 02.07.2020 49:31

Between June 11 and July 2, 2020, RISK! will be re-running 13 of our favorite stories that have appeared on the podcast by Black storytellers about race or racism. Remember, we’re seeking more! Anyone interested in pitching a story should go to risk-show.com/submissions. This week, remarkable stories from Donna Bailey, Avery Williams and Chris Redd Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make...

The 500th Episode 30.06.2020 1:44:47

Kumail Nanjiani, Bowen Yang, Michelle Buteau, Julio Torres, Franchesca Ramsey and Pete Holmes share hilarious true stories in the 500th Episode of RISK! Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hi...

The Best of Black Lives #3 25.06.2020 55:56

Between June 11 and July 2, 2020, RISK! will be re-running 13 of our favorite stories that have appeared on the podcast by Black storytellers about race or racism. Remember, we’re seeking more! Anyone interested in pitching a story should go to risk-show.com/submissions. This week, remarkable stories from Sophia Brown, Wanda Bowser and W. Kamau Bell. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Ma...

Dignity 23.06.2020 1:08:34

Kai Choyce, Cody Hom, Oz du Soleil and Judith Hertog share true stories about nightmare roommates, racist nicknames, Navy memories and the significance of kneeling. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryS...

The Best of Black Lives #2 18.06.2020 1:06:47

Between June 11 and July 2, 2020, RISK! will be re-running 13 of our favorite stories that have appeared on the podcast by Black storytellers about race or racism. Remember, we’re seeking more! Anyone interested in pitching a story should go to risk-show.com/submissions. This week, remarkable stories from Seaton Smith, Ian McIntosh, TS Madison and Ashton Cynthia Clarke. Support RISK! on Patreon at...

Turnaround 16.06.2020 1:13:36

Kevin talks about the #blacktranslivesmatter rally and march and Edith Gonzalez, Audrey Avera, Charles Busch, and Charissa Johnson share stories about high school sex, the E.R.A., a heart scare, and a deceitful family autobiography. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK...

The Best of Black Lives #1 11.06.2020 37:05

Between June 11 and July 2, 2020, RISK! will be re-running 12 of our favorite stories that have appeared on the podcast by Black storytellers about race or racism. Remember, we’re seeking more! Anyone interested in pitching a story should go to risk-show.com/submissions. This week, remarkable stories from Carl Yard, Maya James and Marc Abbott. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a on...

Rise Up 09.06.2020 1:16:43

Victoria Rocha, Manolo Matos, Andrea Coleman and Melissa Bond share stories about phone sex, family secrets, virginity lost and radiant boys. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Al...

Voltron Lives (CRS094) 04.06.2020 12:27

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Sheng Wang first shared on the podcast in February of 2012 about near death experience. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to...

The Best of RISK! Music #17 01.06.2020 1:57:02

Our seventeenth collection of our favorite music from the most recent RISK! episodes. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/TheKevin...

I Don’t Know How to Love Him! (CRS093) 28.05.2020 14:15

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Melanie Hamlett first shared on the podcast in September of 2014 about an unforgettable Passion Play. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Ke...

Passages 26.05.2020 1:35:15

Lily Be, Erica Blumfield and David Crabb share stories about major transitions. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/TheKevinAlliso...

The Stranger (CRS092) 21.05.2020 20:54

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Dan Savage first shared on the podcast in February of 2014 about a surprising one night stand. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin All...

Live From Everywhere! 19.05.2020 1:17:29

For the first time, we feature almost all of one of our Livestream shows here on the audio podcast, with amazing stories from Will Attenborough, Jude Treder-Wolff and Dixie De La Tour. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling...

Kevin Goes to Kink Camp (CRS091) 14.05.2020 1:22:49

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. Almost 9 years since its initial release, we finally re-run one of the most popular RISK! stories of all time, Kevin Goes to Kink Camp. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheSt...

Radical 12.05.2020 1:28:34

Kerri Kenney-Silver, Peter Kim, Kevin Allison, Christine Gentry, and Shiny share stories about car wrecks, poop mishaps, fist fights, animal carcasses and cannibalism. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheSto...

Waiting For The Man (CRS090) 07.05.2020 15:09

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Joel Kim Booster first shared on the podcast in August of 2013 about a Dom who was not very dominant. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Ke...

By Chance 05.05.2020 1:05:35

Navaris Darson, Elizabeth Willis, Dana Gould, Vic Kraler and Richard Cardillo share stories about surprising developments. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a per...

Not So Sexy (CRS089) 30.04.2020 12:23

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Sarah Silverman first shared on the podcast in November of 2010 about strange sex. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make...

Roles 28.04.2020 1:28:57

Jana Fisher, Tracey Starin, Russell Chandler, Jade Ashton, and Ruby Tuesday share stories about stepping in and out of roles. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a...

Cripple Dick (CRS088) 23.04.2020 10:11

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Rob Delaney first shared on the podcast in December of 2010 about hitting rock bottom. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to...

The Bright Side 21.04.2020 59:58

Rory Scholl, Sam McKinlay, John Early, Brad Lawrence, and Sandi Marx share stories about making the best of weird situations. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a...

Who Talks Like That? (CRS087) 16.04.2020 13:11

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Paul F. Thompkins first shared on the podcast in December of 2011 about bombing onstage. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison t...

Resilience 14.04.2020 1:20:57

--the short description that Kevin provides-- Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/TheKevinAllison Hire Kevin Allison as a coach at...

Don’t Try This at Home (CRS086) 09.04.2020 10:53

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Samantha Bee first shared on the podcast in December of 2011. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video...