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**RISK!**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Live At Caveat 4! Dec 10, 2024

Show notes

Damien Speranza, Kim Kirtz and Bailey Swilley share stories at our NYC live show in September of 2024.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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The Best of True Crime Stories #3 Dec 05, 2024

Show notes

The third of our series looking back at some of our most memorable true stories about crime and transcendence.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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Dogs! Dec 03, 2024

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Gail Thomas and Victoria Rocha share stories about the dogs that have affected their lives. Then dog expert Kate LaSala joins Gail in discussing both stories. Guest hosted by John LaSala.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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In My Own Skin Nov 28, 2024

Show notes

A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in March of 2012, when Lee Harrington and Andrew Solmssen told true stories that got physical.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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Dicks on Stew Nov 27, 2024

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Matthew Dicks tells Kevin about the time he stood up to his girlfriend’s father at Thanksgiving. Then the two of them geek out about the craft of storytelling.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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Thanksgivings Nov 26, 2024

Show notes

Mitch Applebaum and Adam L Cook share stories to be grateful for.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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The Best of Funny Stuff #6 Nov 21, 2024

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There’s nothing but laughs in our Funny Stuff compilations of classic RISK! stories on the lighter side. This week, Erik Hoognagle and Paula Pazderka share about hallucinations and foreskins.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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Coming Back to Life Nov 19, 2024

Show notes

In the wake of the 2024 Election, Kevin checks in, while Rita Plush and Mark Redmond share about bouncing back after great losses.

• To get on Kevin’s email list for folks considering immigrating somewhere, email expatnetwork994@gmail.com.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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The God Problem Nov 14, 2024

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in November of 2012, Kevin Allison shares two faith-shaking stories about grappling with angels and demons in his very Catholic youth.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow

• Get tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live

• Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop

• Take our storytelling classes: thestorystudio.org

• Hire Kevin Allison as a coach or get personalized videos: kevinallison.com

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Ego Death Nov 13, 2024

Show notes

Adarius Bell talks with Taj Easton about visiting his family after the death of his grandfather and uncovering a mystery.

• Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions

• Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/riskshow