RISK!

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What's RISK! about?

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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LAST EPISODE

Stop Signs

10.10.2019

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Julie Threlkeld first shared on the podcast in July of 2012 about a threat she did not know how to handle when she was young.

RISK! episodes:

10.10.2019 Stop Signs A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Julie Threlkeld first shared on the podcast in July of 2012 about a threat she did not know how to handle when she was young.
10.08.2019 Our 10th Anniversary Special A jam-packed look back at 10 years of a podcast unlike any other. We revisit some of our most amazing stories, songs and turning points
10.07.2019 Nude Descending a Staircase A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Morgan Bartlett first shared on the show in May of 2012 about an evening of nudity and confusion.
09.30.2019 Jeopardy Gregory Pickett, Wes Hazard and Daralyse Lyons share stories about a visit to a crack house, appearing on Jeopardy, and dark family secrets.
09.26.2019 I, Me, Mime A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Kerri Kenney-Silver first shared on the podcast in February of 2010 about the mystical magic of pantomime.
09.23.2019 Live From London 2! Nimisha Ladva, Lyra, Will Attenborough and Radcliffe Royds share stories about racism, coming out trans, a shy guy's first orgy and a drunken night of meeting the in-laws.
09.19.2019 The Great Detective A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Lily Be first shared on the podcast in October of 2013 about why her parents split up.
09.17.2019 In Retrospect Saku Yanagawa, Laura Burgess, and Shayna Hooker share stories about international dating, a complicated father, and a nearly deadly relationship.
09.12.2019 My Brilliant Career A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Julio Torres first shared on the podcast in September of 2016 about the side jobs he took before his career took off.
09.09.2019 Coping Susanna Lee, Avery Williams and Rosie May share stories about sex work, a racially loaded moment, and a fateful paycheck.
09.05.2019 A Hard Landing A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that JP Michael first shared on the podcast in July of 2016 about a relationship with a girl that developed a mystery illness.
09.03.2019 Intentions Laura Kucenty, Jannelle Codianni and Calvin S. Cato share stories about a social worker's toughest case, a woman's work with a sex therapist, and a son's attempt to get closer to his dad.
08.29.2019 The Other Kris talks about how peculiar it was to be a trans man attending the various sex parties among the gay men on Fire Island, most of whom had never seen a vagina before.
08.27.2019 Unstoppable Sophia Brown and Stefan Alexander share stories about coming face to face with racism and diagnosing a mysterious illness.
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.

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RISK! episodes:

Stop Signs

Our 10th Anniversary Special

Nude Descending a Staircase

Jeopardy

I, Me, Mime

Live From London 2!

The Great Detective

In Retrospect

My Brilliant Career

Coping

A Hard Landing

Intentions

The Other

Unstoppable

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!

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