Emily Pitts, Ezra Holmlund and Erin Lessin Mahone share stories about an online friendship, an encounter with a wild cougar, and a high school stunt that went very wrong.
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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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Quei Tann and Oliver Cromwell share stories about boundaries crossed.

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Boundaries

Enjoy this special presentation of What Was That Like, a storytelling podcast with first-hand amazing, personal, true stories. In this episode, one guest shares the heartbreaking and wonderful story of her mom's decision to die. For more episodes of What Was That Like, be sure to check them out wherever you get your podcasts.
 
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Presenting What Was That Like

Jen Bosworth-Ramirez and Christopher Ryan share some of our favorite stories of high stakes exploits.
 
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The Best of Adventure Stories

Our 30th compilation of some of our favorite recent stories shared on the RISK! podcast.

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The Best of RISK! #30

Kevin Allison and Tara Clancy share more of our favorite feel-good stories from our 15-year history!

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