

RISK!
RISK!
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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Mar 14, 2024 • 36min
The Best of Funny Stuff #4
There’s nothing but laughs in our Funny Stuff compilations of classic RISK! stories on the lighter side. This week, Danny Lobell, Alex Wilkie and Alexandra Anagnostopoulos share about pranks, excitable chimps and strange dreams.• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2024 • 49min
Gender Journeys
Tuesday Thomas and Eli Matilda Ridley share stories about navigating the winding road of being themselves.• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024 • 52min
The Best of Women's Stories
To celebrate Women’s History Month this year, guest-host Cyndi Freeman brings you stories by three remarkable women: Robin Gelfenbien, Jess Lombardo, and Jean LeBec.• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2024 • 46min
Stung 2: Electric Boogaloo
Ronna Levy and Frank Traynor tell stories about getting stung and doing the stinging!• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024 • 46min
The Best of Cult Stories
The first of our series looking back at some of our most memorable true stories about cults.• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2024 • 42min
Rites of Passage
David Hu and Karli Moreno Kaiser share stories about nudes and balloons.• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2024 • 58min
The Best of Self-Help Stories
Explore self-help stories in this podcast, from reflections on Catholicism and art to encounters with mysterious figures. Dive into navigating chronic fatigue syndrome, alternative medicine in Seattle, and emotional journeys through full-spectrum lighting. Witness the struggle and acceptance of battling chronic illness, with empowering encouragement for sharing personal experiences.

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 14min
The Ties That Bind
Shreenath Rajendran shares a harrowing story about having an abusive parent.• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2024 • 45min
The Best of Love Stories
Brad Lawrence, Matteson Perry, and Nina Davis share love stories. Brad Lawrence shares a story of developing a deep connection with a friend named Carrie. The narrator admits being deeply in love with Carrie, leading to tension but always reconciling. Another speaker reflects on falling in love at a bar, transforming their perspective on past mistakes. A humorous story is shared about a Valentine's Day mishap with a girl named DJ. Lastly, a speaker recounts their search for a person from their past and their eventual reconnection.

Feb 13, 2024 • 57min
Seasons of Love
Mary Gossett and Neshama Franklin tell stories about those ever-changing seasons of love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


