RISK!

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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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An American Family

08.22.2019

Nimisha’s Indian family is not happy to hear she’s marrying a Jewish guy. At the epic Indian wedding, Nimisha’s mom makes the groom a gift, emblazoned with a swastika. It’s an extremely awkward moment, but love saves the day.

RISK! episodes:

08.22.2019 An American Family Nimisha’s Indian family is not happy to hear she’s marrying a Jewish guy. At the epic Indian wedding, Nimisha’s mom makes the groom a gift, emblazoned with a swastika. It’s an extremely awkward moment, but love saves the day.
08.20.2019 Bounce Back David Arroyo, Diana Dinerman, and Mike Cotayo share stories about racial tension on the subway, car vandalism as revenge, and a sexual assault between gay men.
08.15.2019 Important Announcement! How to get in on our #ListenToRISK social media campaign to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show between now and October 6. A fun way for all RISK! fans to spread the word and win prizes!
08.15.2019 Bringing Up Baby An extra special episode of RISK! brought to you by the new podcast We Love You (and So Can You), featuring a Classic RISK! Single story that Jolenta Greenberg first shared on RISK! in 2012.
08.12.2019 Jolts Paul Peglar, Emerson Dameron, and Amy Brooks share stories about wishing for kisses, a convoluted robbery, and the scars of a family loss.
08.08.2019 The Grind A pubescent Gilulia learns that the new bean bag her parents put in the den is the perfect sex partner. A story of girl meets bag.
08.06.2019 Oddballs Todd Shaffer, Julie Threlkeld and Regan Wann share stories about a nutty landlord, a bisexual reveal, and a CPR surprise.
08.01.2019 Slave As a black woman, Mollena has very mixed feelings about her desire to engage in “race play,” a kind of BDSM role playing centered around racial division. During one especially intense session, Mollena lost her ability to tell reality from ...
07.30.2019 Touching Rafe Williams, Eleanor Brimley and Ken Cosby share stories about messages in bottles, self harm and a beloved father figure.
07.25.2019 The Roof Is On Fire Recovery from a major surgery, Robert, a straight man, goes to Burning Man and is surprised to be welcomed and cared for by a camp of gay men. During the burning of the temple, he feels a deeper sense of ...
07.22.2019 Setbacks Shauna McGarry, David Bell and Tracey Starin share stories about hot tubs for hemorrhoids, a Catholic divorce, and staying strong after going blind.
07.18.2019 The Blindside A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Brett Gelman first shared on the podcast in May of 2011 about being hit by a car.
07.15.2019 The Best of RISK! Music 16 Our sixteenth collection of our favorite music from the most recent RISK! episodes.
07.11.2019 Breaking Through In his early 20s, Kevin falls in love with a close friend who doesn’t feel the same way for years. On Fire Island, on ecstasy and ketamine, Kevin has a hallucination that helps him finally get over the crush.
07.08.2019 Rebounds John Cotrocois, Edith Gonzalez, and Daniela Mitrovic share stories about drama, experimental dating, and a healing trip.
07.04.2019 The Marriage of Iman and Johnny Vagina A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Kumail Nanjiani first shared on the podcast in February of 2013 about his unusual wedding day.
07.01.2019 Changing Minds Cyndi Freeman, Jake Szczepaniak, and Ollie Gillett share stories about stripping, revisiting an abuser, and attending a sex party as a whole new self.
06.27.2019 The Geesh A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Robert Bland first shared on the podcast in March of 2013 about working at a piercing parlor.
06.24.2019 Second Chances Seth Morris, Ronda Marwa and Christine share stories about the Kerouac lifestyle, a loved one with dementia, and a friendship that came from a kidney donation.
06.20.2019 Legends of the Fall A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Shon Kennedy first shared on the podcast in January of 2013 about a memorable gynocological visit.
06.17.2019 Rarities Trystan Reese, Dick Richards and Pashen Black share stories about a pregnant man, a broken dick and a mother's passing.
06.13.2019 Still Very Much In Love A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Chris Garcia first shared on the podcast in February of 2013 about his mom and dad’s love for one another.
06.10.2019 Flexible Jonathan Bradley Welch, Mav Viola and Sharon Spell share stories about politicians in the closet, a gender journey and a battle with booze.
06.06.2019 Me and My Shadow A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Chelsea Hostetter first shared on the podcast in May of 2014 about a suicidal period she made it through.
06.03.2019 Cleaning Up Ryan Heller, Krystyna Hutchinson and Lauren Cook share stories about exorcisms, the creepiest karaoke night ever, and the messiest kind of Pussy Power.
05.30.2019 Spindrift A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Laurel Holland first shared on the podcast in July of 2012 about the mysterious disappearance of her father.
05.27.2019 Fundamentals Christiaan van Bremen, Charlie and Masha Shukovich share stories about a Shakespearian sissy, an alcoholic dad, and an abusive relationship left behind.
05.23.2019 Absorption A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Nayland Blake first shared on the podcast in September of 2013 about a visit to New York’s famous Black Party.
05.20.2019 Resetting Monica Day, Tracey Segarra and Amanda Wood share stories about an open relationship, a mother's feelings about abortion, and a sister's memory.
05.16.2019 Judgment Day A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that JJ first shared on the podcast in December of 2013 about a day he nearly threw it all away.
05.14.2019 Masculinity Vin Brue and Melanie Hamlett share stories about a boyhood hero and an outdoor educational trip for troubled boys.
05.09.2019 The Nutcracker A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Dawn Fraser first shared on the podcast in September of 2010 about a hamster and an unfortunate accident.
05.07.2019 The Best of RISK! #16 Our 16th compilation of some the best recent true stories told on the RISK! podcast.
05.06.2019 The Best of RISK! #15 Our 15th compilation of some the best recent true stories told on the RISK! podcast.
05.02.2019 The Long Goodbye A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jennifer McClelland first shared on the podcast in October of 2012 about a visit to her mother’s gravesite.
04.30.2019 Live From Richmond! Lucy Bonino, Rose Grant and Sumer Gilmore share about disastrous flirtation, caring for the dying, and a baby gone missing.
04.25.2019 Strangers in the Night A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Elise Pettus first shared on the podcast in March of 2012 about a night of babysitting gone wrong.
04.23.2019 Live From Salt Lake 2! Brian Higgins, Chris Green, and Melissa Collins share stories about anal drug smuggling, home intruders, and a lover's last days.
04.18.2019 Animal A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Molenna Williams-Haas first shared on the podcast in March of 2014 about her animal within.
04.16.2019 Tramps Like Us Jay Byrd, Sarah Brandt and Marcella Allison share stories about drag queens, a scandalous island romance, and a mother and son's transcendent journey through addiction and mental illness.
04.11.2019 This Might Be Controversial A Classic RISK! Singles episode! Sara Barron first shared this story on the podcast in May of 2014, and you know what? It might just be controversial.
04.10.2019 Ghosted A special extra (and extra special) episode of RISK! brought to you by the LeVar Burton Reads podcast, featuring a story about puppy love from Julian McCullough.
04.09.2019 Adulting Adrien Behn, Tyson Robert and Susanne Binford share stories about painful sex and a family's loss.
04.04.2019 Mother’s Little Helper A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Donna Steele first shared on the podcast in September of 2013 about a mom with unconventional personal hygiene habits.
04.02.2019 Finding A Way Margot Leitman and Adam Straughan share stories about the guiding light of Henry Winkler and coming out to the family in Newcastle, England.
03.28.2019 Like That There A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Joe Mulligan first shared on the podcast in June of 2014 about a very strange peyote trip.
03.26.2019 Unfamiliar Territory Ryan Webster, Steph Riley, and Chris Garcia share stories about going shirtless, a kinky grandpa, and an expensive way to lose your virginity.
03.21.2019 Living for Today A Classic RISK! Singles episode. This week, we pay tribute to Jenn Gavlin, who passed away this past weekend. Here is the beautiful story Jenn shared on the show in Seattle quite recently, when she knew she was terminally ill.
03.19.2019 Daddy Issues Kevin Allison, Rick Dean, and Victoria Rocha share stories about Bangkok sex clubs and fathers lost or left behind.
03.14.2019 Life After A Classic RISK! Singles episode! An emotional story that Blaine Kneece first shared on the podcast in February of 2011, about the tragic death of his sister.

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RISK! episodes:

An American Family

Bounce Back

Important Announcement!

Bringing Up Baby

Jolts

The Grind

Oddballs

Slave

Touching

The Roof Is On Fire

Setbacks

The Blindside

The Best of RISK! Music 16

Breaking Through

Rebounds

The Marriage of Iman and Johnny Vagina

Changing Minds

The Geesh

Second Chances

Legends of the Fall

Rarities

Still Very Much In Love

Flexible

Me and My Shadow

Cleaning Up

Spindrift

Fundamentals

Absorption

Resetting

Judgment Day

Masculinity

The Nutcracker

The Best of RISK! #16

The Best of RISK! #15

The Long Goodbye

Live From Richmond!

Strangers in the Night

Live From Salt Lake 2!

Animal

Tramps Like Us

This Might Be Controversial

Ghosted

Adulting

Mother’s Little Helper

Finding A Way

Like That There

Unfamiliar Territory

Living for Today

Daddy Issues

Life After

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