RISK!

A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Andy Livengood, Jean Ann Le Bec, and Julie Threlkeld told of surprising times with their parents. • 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 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin hears Fabian Godinez’s “I’m Gay and Pets Are My Only Friends” from The Mortified Podcast for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube! This is part of our RISK! Reacts series, where we listen to a story told on another show and give our first reactions. • See RISK! live in New York City on June 26th. Get tickets at risk-show.com/live⁠ • 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 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tata Sherise and Max Langert reveal the self-destructive journeys they took after trusting the wrong people. • See RISK! live in New York City on June 26th. Get tickets at risk-show.com/live⁠ • 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 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drag Race Superstar Peppermint guest-hosts as Tuesday Thomas and A. Kraft share stories about finding joy and facing challenges regarding being trans today. • See RISK! live in Philadelphia on June 19th, or in New York City on June 26th. Get tickets at risk-show.com/live⁠ • 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 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stories about people curious about sex or curious about people who are curious about sex! • See RISK! live in Philadelphia on June 19th, or in New York City on June 26th. Get tickets at risk-show.com/live⁠ • 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 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, we’ve gathered a couple more classic heartfelt stories about dads. • See RISK! live in Philadelphia on June 19th, or in New York City on June 26th. Get tickets at Risk-show.com/live⁠ • 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 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Bohl, a legendary storyteller, shares her deeply personal journey of coming out as a trans woman in her late 50s, reflecting on a lifetime of feeling out of place. She humorously recounts her transformative moments, like her first experience shopping for a dress and the overwhelming support from friends. The conversation delves into the power of identity and acceptance, tackling societal challenges with laughter and love. Kate also reflects on the complexities of Pride and the importance of activism for trans rights, inspiring listeners to embrace their true selves.

Gabi Conti, a writer and executive producer known for her insights on dating, recounts her complicated relationship with her mother, blending humor and vulnerability. Jade Green, a podcaster and writer, shares her experiences with theft alongside her maternal struggles, illustrating the complexities of familial bonds. Both guests explore the ups and downs of motherhood, offering heartfelt anecdotes and reflections on personal growth, while emphasizing the healing power of storytelling.

Join Dan Savage, a syndicated advice columnist and host of the Savage Love podcast, as he shares a poignant story from 2014 titled 'The Stranger'. Comedian Marga Gomez brings humor to her tales of love, including a surprising relationship with a much younger woman. Hip-hop artist So Say The Elemental Wizard opens up about his experiences as a gay rapper in New York City, showcasing the intersection of identity and artistry. Each guest brings unique perspectives on love, intimacy, and the vibrant queer experience.

Larry Dorsey Jr., a talented entertainer and former member of Freestyle Love Supreme, joins RISK! regular Laura House, who shares her poignant story about her fiancé's heart condition. They delve into the emotional whirlwind of navigating healthcare during a crisis and the rollercoaster of anxiety and hope that comes with waiting for critical news. Listeners are taken on a journey through the importance of human connection and resilience during life-threatening situations, all sprinkled with heartfelt humor and reflections.