RISK! Live From Austin!
Nov 20, 2025
Nick Scott, a storyteller, shares a frantic tale of mistaken medical panic when severe testicular pain sends him and his parents racing to the ER. Comedian Michael Jastrow reminisces about teenage crushes, rivalry, and a poignant betrayal that reshapes his understanding of friendship. Sam Dingman, a former NYC cab driver, recounts the chaos of a taxi crash that leads him to reconsider his career and find stability in an office job, ultimately reflecting on the contrast between chaos and safety.
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Local Storytelling Builds Community
- Kevin Allison explains RISK!'s value: shaping true stories with non-professional storytellers builds community and diverse voices.
- He emphasizes returning to cities like Austin to deepen local storytelling scenes and workshops.
Birthday Prank That Became Public
- Paul Normandin recounts decades of jokingly asking his wife for "a redhead" every birthday until his 40th when he was led to believe a hotel tryst awaited.
- The punchline revealed a surprise party with friends, exposing his private fantasy in front of his community and family.
When Intimacy Becomes Public
- Paul Normandin's surprise birthday illustrates how intimacy and public identity can collide, amplifying embarrassment and humor.
- The same gesture that felt like love also risked exposing private fantasies to community judgment.