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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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CRS135: Regrets

04.08.2021

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our nineteenth episode, storytellers Leo Allen, Kevin Allison, Zach Broussard and Alison Leiby share stories about things they wish they could take back. Like they always say, "No Regr-" oh, ...

RISK! episodes:

04.08.2021 CRS135: Regrets A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our nineteenth episode, storytellers Leo Allen, Kevin Allison, Zach Broussard and Alison Leiby share stories about things they wish they could take back. Like they always say, "No Regr-" oh, ...
04.06.2021 The Home Front Dana Norris, Mike Mayers and Lisa Cantrell share stories about fires, hoes and unconditional love. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! ...
04.01.2021 CRS134: Eye to Eye A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Andrew Aghapour first shared on the podcast in February of 2016 about an interesting but expensive social justice experiment. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at ...
03.30.2021 Patreon Picks 2 To show what folks are missing out on if they're not Patreon members, we're featuring 5 stories on this episode that were previously part of our Bonus Content at Patreon.com/risk Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation ...
03.25.2021 CRS133: Different A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our eighteenth episode, storytellers Samara Doucette, Kevin Allison, Sara Barron, and Soce the Elemental Wizard talk about ways they're different from the average bear. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK ...
03.23.2021 Some Kinda Love Jamie Brickhouse, David Hu and Theresa Miller share stories about a mother's parting gifts, a father's views on Porky's, and the One who works in mysterious ways. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at ...
03.18.2021 CRS132: The View From Site B A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Amy Salloway first shared on the podcast in March of 2013 about self image. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! ...
03.16.2021 Breathtaking Gabriel Pages, Tina Horn and Jenice Matias share stories about fires, fake-outs and parting words. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! ...
03.11.2021 CRS131: Blindsided A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our seventeenth episode, storytellers A.D. Miles, Keri Heidecker, Mark Allen, David Crabb, and Andy Christie tell stories of times they didn't see it coming. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK ...
03.09.2021 Remedies Becky Feldman, Sarah Adelman and Dave Emanuel share stories about yonis, free breakfasts, and a near-death encounter on the highway. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows ...
03.04.2021 CRS130: Me, Myself and I A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Baron Vaughn first shared on the podcast in February of 2016 about a memorable ayahuasca trip that turned shitty. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at ...
03.02.2021 The Best of RISK! #20 Our 20th compilation of some of our favorite recent stories shared on the RISK! podcast. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! ...
02.25.2021 CRS129: The End A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our sixteenth episode, storytellers Eliza Skinner, Martin Dockery, Cyndi Freeman, and Ryan Paulson share stories of endings, some happy, some not. Recorded live at the 92Y Tribeca. Support RISK! on ...
02.23.2021 Moments of Clarity David Hu, Danielle Menier and Joe Charnitski share stories about a beloved father, a surprising text and a lesson learned in marriage. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! ...
02.18.2021 CRS128: Black Dog A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Emmett Montgomery first shared on the podcast in February of 2014 about nearly not surviving a childhood survival trek. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at ...
02.16.2021 Incongruous Calvin S. Cato, Skylar Bayer and Randi Williams share stories about a game show, a heart implant, and a friendship that survived a violation. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets ...
02.11.2021 CRS127: Love A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our fifteenth episode, storytellers Leslie Goshko, Adam Wade, Caitlin Hall and Mark Sam Rosenthal divulge in matters of the heart. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation ...
02.09.2021 Ricochet Jessica Thompson, Shelby Wilson, and Ernest Anfin share stories about suspicious packages, a strange honeymoon, and intense times on a farm. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live ...
02.04.2021 CRS126: The Candyman A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Ray Christian first shared on the podcast in February of 2016 about a beloved childhood friend and deviant monster. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at ...
02.02.2021 Bringing To Light Annie Tan, Sufian Zhemukhov, and Paul Barach share stories about immigrant parents, old fashioned romance and some things more important than Star Wars. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to ...
01.28.2021 CRS127: Dilemmas A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our fourteenth episode, storytellers find themselves in a bind, forced to make life-altering decisions. It features stories from Margot Leitman, Elon James White, Virginia Scott and Matt Higgins and all ...
01.26.2021 Heartache Alex Edelman, Theresa Okokon and Mike Bryant share about viral tweets, dating confusion and who is welcome in the gay community. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live ...
01.21.2021 CRS124: Left Behind A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Lori Baird first shared on the podcast in February of 2014 about her 10 year old fear of spending eternal damnation with her mother. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a ...
01.19.2021 Long Shots Burke Heffner, Kelli Dunham and Bryan Berlin share about oodles of dildos, praying for a miracle, and snooping through hard drives. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live ...
01.14.2021 CRS123: Fights A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our thirteenth episode, storytellers share stories about fights, spats, tussles, struggles, scrapes, disputes, and wars. It features stories from writer Ellen Tarlin (Slate), comedian Zach Broussard, improv impresario Matt Higgins ...
01.12.2021 Justice Mav Viola, Rich Tackenberg, and Ellie Dvorkin share stories about step sister love, when non-actors act, things that get stuck in orifices. At the end of the episode, Kevin reflects on the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan 6. Support ...
01.07.2021 CRS122: Pure Fuckmachine A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Kumail Nanjiani first shared on RISK! in March of 2015 about self discovery and wardrobe malfunction. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets ...
01.05.2021 2020 Check In On Patreon, Kevin does audio-journaling check ins, sharing how we’re doing behind the scenes. In this episode, several members of the staff do just that, about the year that was and where we’re at now. Support RISK! on Patreon at ...
12.31.2020 CRS121: Obsessions A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! Our twelfth episode features stories recorded live at our Feburary 11, 2010 show at 92Y Tribeca by comedian Michael Showalter, monologuist Mike Daisey, co-host of UCB’s Stripped Stories, Giulia Rozzi, and ...
12.28.2020 Best of RISK! Music #18 Our eighteenth collection of our favorite music from the most recent RISK! episodes. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at ...
12.24.2020 Holiday Stories Redux A look back at some of our favorite Yuletide tales from the podcast, as well as a few mini-stories from RISK! fans. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! ...
12.22.2020 Holiday Stories 13 Vin Brue, Amy Brooks, Kevin Allison, Rob Penty and Jude Treder-Wolff share seasonal tales in our annual winter holidays special for 2020. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! ...
12.17.2020 CRS 17: For the Love of Nubbins A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Elna Baker first shared on RISK! in December of 2012 about a toy store job that got weird around the holidays.
12.15.2020 Howdy Stranger! Jessie Rosen, John Blesso, and Roy Lazorwitz share stories about Mischief Night, Aussie cougars and an unforgettable uncle. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour ...
12.10.2020 The Power Tori Weston shares about being sexually abused in her childhood and learning to stand up for herself.
12.10.2020 CRS 120: The Power A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Tori Weston first shared on the podcast in August of 2014 about saving the life of a rapist. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow ...
12.08.2020 There and Back Jamie Brunson, Sasha Lilac, and Dakota Piver share stories about psychic dreams, test results, and an allergic reaction. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour ...
12.03.2020 CRS 119: Secrets Revealed A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our eleventh episode, storytellers share their secrets from secret obsessions to family secrets to embarrassing experiences they’d rather you not know about. The episode features stories by Jeff Seal (Neon ...
12.01.2020 Run for Your Life Michael Shibley, Sandi Marx, Seaton Smith and Susanna Lee share stories about customers not always being right, the upside of breaking bones, marathon running and a sex worker's first gig. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation ...
11.26.2020 CRS 118: Remembering Mike Cho This week, we celebrate the life of our dear friend Mike Cho, a brilliant and beloved member of the NYC storytelling scene. This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to have known Mike, who passed away last week. Here are two stories ...
11.24.2020 Tricks Mark Redmond, Aditya Surendran and DJ Crystal Clear share stories about arson, pyramid schemes and one badass mother. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour ...
11.19.2020 CRS 117: Good Grief A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our tenth episode, Michael Ian Black, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Luke Cunningham, Margot Leitman, and host Kevin Allison share stories of wrenching failure and growing pains. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK ...
11.17.2020 Suddenly Julie Polk, Nick Astle, Jacoby Cochran and Jessieca McNabb share stories about school secrets, cheddar babies, scary hostels and battling bullies. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live ...
11.12.2020 CRS 116: Like Lovers Do A Classic RISK! Singles episode AND an extra treat! First, we have this story that Tyler Greene first shared on the podcast in July of 2015, about how his family started. Then, we include an excerpt from Tyler’s brand new ...
11.10.2020 Turning the Corner Jason Burke, Maryam Zaringhalam and James Busam share stories about a surprise at a church retreat, a mother's brain surgery and an amazing roadside rescue. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get ...
11.05.2020 CRS 115: Breaking The Rules A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our ninth episode, Christian Finnegan, Kevin Allison, Zak Orth, Melanie Hamlett and Faye Lane share stories of going beyond lawfulgalities. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation ...
11.03.2020 Restoration Robert Weinstein, Limor Cohen, Matthew Dicks and Yasmine Hasib share stories about a premature birth, a baby boom, circumcision decisions, and a night over the edge. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow ...
10.29.2020 CSR 114: Them Boys A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Ben Garant first shared on the podcast in November of 2011 about hauntings in Tennessee. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to ...
10.27.2020 Scary Stories 12: Aieee! Our annual Halloween special filled with scary true stories, spooky songs and frightful surprises. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book ...
10.22.2020 CRS 113: Strangest of Strangers A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our eighth episode, stories recorded live at our October 28, 2009 show at Joe’s Pub by Moth host Ophira Eisenberg, 30 Rock’s Keith Powell, actor Mather Zickel, This American Life ...

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CRS135: Regrets

The Home Front

CRS134: Eye to Eye

Patreon Picks 2

CRS133: Different

Some Kinda Love

CRS132: The View From Site B

Breathtaking

CRS131: Blindsided

Remedies

CRS130: Me, Myself and I

The Best of RISK! #20

CRS129: The End

Moments of Clarity

CRS128: Black Dog

Incongruous

CRS127: Love

Ricochet

CRS126: The Candyman

Bringing To Light

CRS127: Dilemmas

Heartache

CRS124: Left Behind

Long Shots

CRS123: Fights

Justice

CRS122: Pure Fuckmachine

2020 Check In

CRS121: Obsessions

Best of RISK! Music #18

Holiday Stories Redux

Holiday Stories 13

CRS 17: For the Love of Nubbins

Howdy Stranger!

The Power

CRS 120: The Power

There and Back

CRS 119: Secrets Revealed

Run for Your Life

CRS 118: Remembering Mike Cho

Tricks

CRS 117: Good Grief

Suddenly

CRS 116: Like Lovers Do

Turning the Corner

CRS 115: Breaking The Rules

Restoration

CSR 114: Them Boys

Scary Stories 12: Aieee!

CRS 113: Strangest of Strangers

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