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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!

Jameer Pond, a talented storyteller known for his work on The Story Collider podcast, shares his captivating tale about a unique sex sabbatical during a challenging time. He explores his evolving understanding of sexuality and intimacy, filled with humor and surprising revelations. Jameer candidly discusses a baffling health issue that illuminated the awkward realities of male sexuality. The conversation dives into the importance of communication in relationships, alongside the pressures men face regarding sexual performance, all tied together with self-discovery.

Guest-host Adarius Bell joins Kevin in this eighth episode in our Black Lives series, with stories by Jameer Pond, Dulcé Sloan, and Larry Dorsey Jr.• 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

Some of our favorite stories about Groundhog Day.• 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

Join Michael Ian Black, the witty actor and comedian, alongside Charleston's own Vic Henley, Adam Newman, and Shon Kennedy in a comedic adventure. The episode features heartfelt interactions from a live performance, hilarious college mishaps, and the rollercoaster world of sports betting gone wrong. They share amusing stories of awkward encounters, including dating disasters and medical exams. Themes of nostalgia and unrequited love add depth, while the laughs keep rolling as they reflect on life's unpredictable moments.