RISK!

Mani Sheriar shares her heartfelt journey through the trials of trying to have and keep her baby. She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of adoption and the complexities of infertility, revealing the intense love that drives hopeful parents. The discussion dives into the fears surrounding custody battles and the importance of child protection. A significant theme is the transformative power of empathy, highlighting unexpected connections that can blossom amid struggles. Ultimately, her story is a powerful reminder of resilience and the joy of family.

Colleen Hindsley, a storyteller with a poignant connection to music, shares a heartfelt narrative about her father during his battle with lung cancer. She reminisces about their vibrant family life at the Irish pub, filled with love and community, showcasing how music transformed the mundane into magical moments. Colleen reflects on the profound bond forged through shared songs, illustrating how they navigated the complexities of illness together. Her story highlights resilience and the healing power of music in the face of loss.

Robin Gelfenbien, a passionate storyteller, shares heartfelt memories of her late friend and fellow storyteller, Colleen Hindsley. They reminisce about Colleen's influence on New York’s storytelling scene, highlighting her unique style and warmth. The conversation unfolds into personal reflections on creativity, friendship, and the importance of honoring lost loved ones. They touch on the joy of celebrating life, as seen in a colorful tribute filled with confetti, and emphasize the healing power of shared stories to navigate grief and cherish memories.

Jamie Mulligan and Brooklyn Jones share about phases that were just phases and those that were more.• 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

A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in October of 2012, when Cooper Barnes, Dana Rossi, Aaron Wolfe and Larry Rosen told of times they made for a bad fit.• 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

Mmmichael Mmmarceline shares heartfelt stories of self-acceptance stemming from diagnosis, showcasing the journey from shame to empowerment. Mmmichele Mmmurphy delves into the importance of recognizing when it’s time to walk away, offering insights that resonate with anyone navigating toxic environments. Together, they reflect on personal experiences with mental health, family dynamics, and the challenges of societal expectations, creating a rich tapestry of humor and honesty.

This Labor Day weekend, we listen back to Stacy Keene and the Redhead Gay on work, work, work, work, work.• 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

Elizabeth Quinn tells Kevin Allison about the time when, as a kid, she was caught shoplifting…poorly.• 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

Ron Hart and Leslie Hoge conquer both their high school social life & the extreme elements.• 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

A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first dropped in October of 2012 where Jennifer McClelland and Jean Ann Le Bec tell stories of daughters reconnecting 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 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