

RISK!
RISK!
If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 47min
Darkness Within
Ezra Holmlund and Rocky Ross share stories about people acting very unfamiliar, and it ain’t nice, with guest host Taj Easton.• 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

Jan 23, 2025 • 37min
The Walking Wounded
Dave Hill, a brilliant comic and podcaster, teams up with Candice Guardino, a charming actress known for her soulful performances, as they dive into life’s ups and downs. They share humorous and heartfelt childhood stories, tackling awkward crushes and unforgettable games of freeze tag. Reflecting on grief, they discuss the emotional complexities following the loss of a loved one, using humor to navigate pain. Their anecdotes offer a candid look at the struggle for connection and the resilience that comes from shared experiences.

Jan 22, 2025 • 34min
Big Guy
David Arroyo, writer and producer of 'Gone But Not Forgotten', candidly shares his journey as a big guy navigating a fat-shaming society. He opens up about the emotional challenges tied to body image and familial expectations. David reflects on his transformative path towards self-acceptance following gastric sleeve surgery. He also delves into the stigma of mental health in Latin culture, revealing how vulnerability shapes perceptions and encourages healing conversations about body positivity and personal growth.

Jan 21, 2025 • 52min
Americans Abroad
While Kevin is off visiting Thailand as an American abroad, John LaSala hosts this episode where Sean Wellington and Michael McFadden are also Americans abroad.• 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

Jan 16, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Best of Sex Stories #4 (feat. Reid Mihalko)
Join renowned sex educator Reid Mihalko and author Allison Moon as they share profound insights on sexuality and relationships. Sandra Elliott opens up about her journey in an open relationship, tackling love and jealousy with humor. The trio explores the intricacies of non-monogamy, discussing 'compersion' and the vital role of communication in fostering intimacy. Listeners are treated to candid anecdotes that challenge societal norms and celebrate vulnerability in connections, all wrapped in a warm, entertaining narrative.

Jan 14, 2025 • 42min
Immigrant Stories #1
William Tran and Vivien Narcisa Triano share stories about their experiences as immigrants, with guest co-host Diana Medina.• 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

Jan 9, 2025 • 38min
Sex, Death & High School
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in January of 2013, when Dave Ross and Kelly MacFarland shared stories of innocence lost.• 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

Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 4min
Classically Constrained
Carolyn Kendrick tells Taj about her relationship to music and coming to trust herself.• 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

Jan 7, 2025 • 41min
Holiday Blues #2
More new and lovely stories set during the winter holidays with a bittersweet twist.• 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

Jan 2, 2025 • 34min
The Best of Happy Stories #4
Geraldine Buckley and Jolenta Greenberg share more of our favorite feel-good stories from our past.• 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