On this week's episode, I look at the rise of Vladimir Lenin in 1917 and how he was able to capitalize on opportunity using risk management techniques.

Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin

Soundtrack Creditd (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Podington Bear - Alsace
Podington Bear - Blue Blanket
Podington Bear - Clair De Lune Woodwind
Podington Bear - Degredation
Podington Bear - Minor Islands

On this week's episode of Risktory, I look at the magnificent Rosa Parks and how her single act of defiance on December 1 1955 changed the world. What drives the 1% of risk takers who change the world?

Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

Soundtrack credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Blue Dot Sessions - Surly Bonds
Blue Dot Sessions - In Paler Skies
Blue Dot Sessions - The Envelope

On this week's episode, I look at the Battle of the Alamo and why - even when you're outnumbered and outgunned - good management of the unknown can propel you to near victory.

Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Lobo Loco - Wild West Reduction
Lobo Loco - Hometown Streetlife
Lobo Loco - Miss Kitty's Salon

On this week's episode, I look at the decision making criteria Harry S Truman used to decide that - yes - the US would drop an atomic bomb on Japan during World War II.

Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin

Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Podington Bear - Blue Blanket
Podington Bear - Degradation
Podington Bear - Little Door
Podington Bear - Minor Islands
Podington Bear - Retrograde
Podington Bear - The Things We Save

On this final episode for 2017, I look at the 1995 Quebec Referendum. Quebeccers veered tantalizingly close to sovereignty, with risk management (in the form of opportunity capitalization) playing its role.

Normal broadcasting will resume on Monday January 8 2018. I wish you all a safe and festive holiday break.

Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

Soundtrack credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Podington Bear - Telltale
Podington Bear - Suppose it is
Podington Bear - Bit Rio
Chris Zabriskie - Stories about the world that once was
Chris Zabriskie - Cylinda 6
Chris Zabriskie - Nirvana VeVO

Soundbyte of Robert Bourassa used courtesy of Chaine de Quebec and is broad under Fair Use Provisions.

On this week's episode, I look at the Battle of Berlin. And why it's an event all risk practitioners should learn from.

Created, written, recorded and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Blue Dot Sessions - March on Gumdrop Field
Podington Bear - Storm Passing

'Bigly' soundbyte from CNN, utilized under Fair Use provisions

On January 28 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded, killing all seven on board. What are the lessons we can learn about mitigating risks in plain sight?

Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin

Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Art of Escapism - Return to War
Blue Dot Sessions - Periodicals
Blue Dot Sessions - City Limits

News media provided by CNN and used under Fair Use provisions.

On this week's episode, I look at an accidental risk hero, Eugene Francois Vidocq. A former criminal turned criminologist and one of history's greatest bad-asses.

Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin

Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Art of Escapism - Another Promise Kept
Muscik's Recreation - Sarabande
Soni Ventorum Wind Quartet - Op 67 No 2 in E Minor

On this week's episode of Risktory, I look at the lines of defense model, illustrated to perfection during the construction of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Blue Dot Sessions - Transit Alias
Blue Dot Sessions - Festering
Blue Dot Sessions - The Nocturne

On today's episode, it's Q and A time. Everything you ever wanted to know about risk and podcasting, including a potential Risk Bachelorette series!

Created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Podington Bear - Associations
Podington Bear - Everybody
Podington Bear - Seashore
Jahzzar - Siesta
Audiobinge - Sunny Day