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Alex Steed, who often advocates for those who need help, tells Taj about finally learning how to advocate for himself.• 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 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

Brittany Ross and Buck Ball talk about all the ways that love can be a rough time!• 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 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

For our final Black History Month episode this year, we revisit this classic compilation that first aired in the wake of the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020. Stunning stories by Carl Yard, Maya James and Mark Abbott.• 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 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

Jessica Williams, a comedian from The Daily Show, joins fellow funny women Tawny Newsome and Aisha Tyler for an evening of laughter and awkwardness. They dive into a chaotic NYC night that spirals into a roofied friend's crisis, blending humor with sobering truths. The trio also shares anxious travel tales filled with absurd encounters and delightful reflections. This celebration of Black voices brings out heartfelt moments and hysterical stories, showcasing the power of humor in navigating life's hurdles.

A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Sarah Bell told about the best friend who made her finally feel not weird. And then weird again.• 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 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

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Ray Christian, a storyteller and creator of "What's Ray Saying?", highlights the intersection of Black culture and health. He shares his first experience at the doctor’s office, revealing the layers of mistrust in medical systems rooted in historical injustices like the Tuskegee study. Through personal anecdotes about childhood remedies, Ray illustrates the resilience of traditional healing. The discussions tackle healthcare accessibility, emotional journeys in engagements, and the importance of cultural practices in fostering trust within the Black community.

Lindsay Ames and Luis Garcia share stories about lessons learned from misbehaving.• 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 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 Allison and Katie Samson share some of our favorite love (or love-adjacent) stories from our 15-year history! 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

Anmol Pavade and immigration lawyer Alex share stories about the immigrant experience. Alex shares how immigrants can legally protect themselves in the U.S. and how others can help. Here are some resources:  ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union): @aclu_nationwide aclu.org NIJC (The National Immigrant Justice Center): @immigrantjustice immigrantjustice.org ORALE (Organizing Rooted in Abolition Liberation & Empowerment): @oralelb orale.org NIPNLG (National Immigration Project): @nipnlg nipnlg.org These “Know Your Rights” Little Red Cards can help: ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas Look up Rapid Response Networks in your area. 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

Join Greg Proops, a renowned comedian and storyteller, as he takes you on a hilarious journey through his teenage years working at a pizza place in the 1970s. He shares quirky tales of eccentric coworkers and wild customers that paint a vivid picture of that chaotic and carefree era. From absurd delivery mishaps to the colorful characters that filled his days, Greg's nostalgia is laced with humor, capturing the youthful spirit amidst the backdrop of a vibrant San Francisco. Get ready for laughter and a trip down memory lane!