RISK!

The Best of Holiday Stories #2

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our second look back at some of our favorite Yuletide tales from the podcast. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to...

The Best of Holiday Stories #1

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! Our first look back at some of our favorite Yuletide tales from the podcast, as well as a few mini-stories from RISK!...

Holiday Stories #14

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marc L Abbott, Ashley Ward, Kevin Allison, Joy Gabriel and Sean David Christensen share seasonal tales in our annual winter holidays special for 2021....

The Allison Family Christmas Tree Hunt (CRS131)

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Kevin first shared on the podcast in December of 2020 about a very complicated holiday tradition. Suppor...

Learning Curves

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Gropman, Erin Swigart, and Julie Polk share stories about an intense self-help course, masturbating while driving, and how not to greet a preside...

The Crossroads (CRS130)

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Archy Jamjun first shared on the podcast in March of 2016 about making an change for his family. Support...

On Closer Inspection

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Jaffe, Major Sharpe, and Danielle Marino share stories about edibles, the wisdom of kids, and dangerous dates. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patre...

In the Flesh (CRE207)

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lobell, Matt Higgins, Bonnie Levison and Pepe Aguilar share stories that get physical. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time do...

The Seven Year Itch

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Channell, Cherry Zonkowski, and Javier Morillo share stories about mayo-filled condoms, going stag at an orgy, and a family's journey to the tr...

The Best Thanksgiving (CRS129)

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Danny Lobell first shared on the podcast in December of 2014 about the best Thanksgiving he ever had. Su...

Scams

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brittany Devine and Oz du Soleil share about bad actors and Three Card Monte.  Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation ...

My Bodyguard (CRS128)

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Josh Poirier first shared on the podcast in May of 2014 about reconnecting with someone from his past. S...

Unprepared

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Heffner, Cynthia Lloyd, and Riki Lelli share stories about catbox pranks, unexpected recovery, and lessons learned in Ethiopia. Support RISK! o...

Mommy Issues (CRS127)

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Carolyn first shared on the podcast in May of 2014 about life with Mom. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patr...

Troubleshooting

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jude Treder-Wolff, Chemda, and Brad Lawrence share stories about curses, handjobs, and running away.  Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Ma...

Eye of the Beholder (CRE206)

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In the sixth episode from our second season, Ryan Paulson, Gemma Clarke, Michelle Walson and Larry R...

The Best of RISK! Inanity

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A collection of the best original songs, sound collages, and easter eggs ever featured on RISK! Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a on...

Scary Stories #9: Muahaha!

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! Robin Reiser, Ansley Isham, Kristen Ludwig, Burke Heffner and Erika Steigerwald share scary stories in our 2017 Hallo...

Scary Stories #13: Bloodcurdling!

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our annual Halloween special filled with scary true stories, spooky songs and frightful surprises. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a...

Stepping Into the Darkness (CRS126)

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jill first shared on the podcast in October of 2019 about a home invasion and a very dangerous cave di...

Conflicted

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rosemary Cipriano, David Crabb and Steve Andriolo share stories about student government mudslinging, a schoolyard fist fight, and Nine Inch Males. Su...

Let the World Know Why (CRS125)

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Lily first shared on the podcast in November of 2015 about a mother’s wisdom. Support RISK! on Patreon...

Make Yourself at Home

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyndi Freeman, Jeff Simmermon, and Christina Chiu share stories about very bad days, a cat-calling college boy, and a house divided. Support RISK! on ...

Strange Acquaintance (CRE205)

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In the fifth episode from our second season, Rob Delaney, Andres du Bouchet, Joe Frank, Sara Barron ...

Unraveling

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David Drake, Maureen Ferguson, and Jesse Bradley share stories about pooping in parking lots, a father's strange farewell, and learning to drive. Supp...

My Father's Son (CRS124)

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Byron Bowers first shared on the podcast in November of 2015 about his differences with his old man. Sup...

Quick Fix

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alice Paige, Aaron Wolfe and Adriane Jankovic share stories about unlikely dominatrixes, unsuccessful peacekeepers, and a Mr. Right who wasn't. Suppor...

All-Star Episode #1 (CRE204)

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In the fourth episode from our second season, Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Marc Maron, Nick Swards...

The Best of RISK! #22

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our 22nd 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 ...

The Magus (CRS123)

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Nelson Lugo first shared on the podcast in November of 2015 about Grandma's medicine. Support RISK! on P...

Flailing

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Carlin, Mandy Dagley and Adam Selbst share stories about celebrity kids, urinary revenge, and puppet bus fiascos. Support RISK! on Patreon at Pa...

Big Announcement!

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Scary Stories episode is coming soon, just in time for Halloween. And our Winter Holidays episode won’t be long after that! Tell everyone you kn...

The Chase (CRE203)

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In the third episode from our second season, Michael Showalter, Jon Friedman, Kerri Heidecker and Ap...

The Best of RISK! #21

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our 21st 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 ...

Pride and Prejudice (CRS122)

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jesse Chappe first shared on the podcast in October of 2014 about bigotry in an unexpected place. Suppor...

Gut Reactions

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Sawyer, John Rohr and Paul Triggiani share stories about faking it in college, defending oneself in court, and false accusations. Support RISK!...

Murder Jar (CRS121)

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jordan Sargent first shared on the podcast in May of 2014 about danger at home. Support RISK! on Patreon...

Off the Rails

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyndi Freeman, Maxfield Orr and Jimmy Bennett III share stories about family fights, forgiving what seems unforgivable, and a hallucinatory journey. S...

In Harm's Way (CRE202)

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In the second episode from our second season, Lili Taylor, Andrea Rosen, Matteson Perry, Joy Gabriel...

Trial Runs

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maggie Mae Anderson, Harold Cox and Gail Thomas share stories about Ben Wa balls, prostate problems and psilocybin trials. Support RISK! on Patreon at...

1210 Zuber St. (CRS120)

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Tyler Phillips first shared on the podcast in May of 2014 about a life changing pizza delivery. Support ...

Buds

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cory Byrom and Chris Lundy share stories about the best and worst times with their friends from childhood. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RIS...

Dreams (CRE201)

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In the first episode from our second season, Kurt Braunohler, Joe Mande, Alessandro Minoli, Danielle...

Mixed Results

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Faith Leonard, Jenn Montooth, and Dana Gould share stories about talent shows, unwanted pregnancies and egging cars with priests.  Support RISK!...

I’mCool.doc (CRS119)

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Angel Yau first shared on the podcast in September of 2015 about the coolest of documents. Support RISK!...

On the Spot

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Cyn, Nima Kharrazi, and Oz du Soleil share stories about kinky sadism, bank robbing, and leaving the projects. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreo...

The Best of RISK! #13 (CRE921)

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! re-run of our 13th compilation of some the best true stories told on the RISK! podcast. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK M...

Character

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Christy, Ray Christian and Tianna Kerg share stories about a character named Spaz, a hungry kid, and a scary street fight.  Support RISK! on Patr...

Finale (CRE126)

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our twenty sixth episode, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Dave Hill, Jackie Kashian, Seena Jon and Dawn Fras...

Wise Up

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vernon Payne, Rick Sommer, and Melanie Moseley share stories about being a stranger in town, taking the Bible way too literally, and a bewildering ser...

La Sorpresa! (CRS118)

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that TS Madison first shared on the podcast in October of 2015 about a time a work date got rather messy. Sup...

Reckless

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Willett, Roy Lazorwitz and Stephanie Smith share stories about bad boundaries, drunken romantic confusion, and how sexually transmitted infection...

Random! (CRE125)

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our twenty fifth episode, Carlos Kotkin, Jason Nash, Ophira Eisenberg, David Barlow and Melanie M...

Protection

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michele Carlo, Limor Cohen and Fabian Gordon share stories about a nasty neighbor, air raid siren scares, and a new insight about boundaries. Support ...

The DeVirginator (CRS117)

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Peter Kim first shared on the podcast in April of 2015 about a friendship that fell to pieces. Support R...

Try Again

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Estrada, David DJ Roy and Christine Gentry share true stories about a Rom-Com gone wrong, a grandmother's life coaching, and one wild and preciou...

Jealousy (CRE124)

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our twenty fourth episode, Christian Finnegan, Robin Gelfenbien, Jim OGrady and Marc Charbonnet t...

Give and Take

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Royce Johnson, Freddy May AbiSamra, and Hanna Brooks Olsen share stories about kinky friends, sexual healing, and helping someone in need. Support RIS...

You Asked for It (CRS116)

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Josie Spadoni first shared on the podcast in April of 2014 about a very strange request made of a profes...

Hear Me Roar

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Sussman, D.W. Baldwin and Kevin Allison share stories about bigoted bullies, a strange sound in the night, and how to dress for soccer practice...

Revenge (CRE123)

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our twenty third episode, Author Matt Gallagher and performers Glennis McMurray, Keri Heidecker a...

Disillusioned

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gregory Patrick Travers, Christine Blackburn, and Brad Lawrence share stories about masturbating at work, looking for Fogelberg, and a new view of a s...

In Kali's Shadow (CRS115)

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that D.W. Baldwin first shared on the podcast in December of 2019 about a goddess of destruction… and creat...

Trial by Fire

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kent L. Whipple, Rayanna Christian-Dickens, and Lizzy Cooperman share stories about the lusty month of May, the danger of DivaCups, and a life alterin...

Heroes (CRE122)

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our twenty second episode, Elna Baker, Matt McCarthy, Victor Varnado and Lee Camp share stories a...

Messed Up

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Munchkin, Christine Collier, and Oz du Soleil share stories about peeing in the shower, saying "fuck you" to shame, and surviving homelessness...

Lone Wolf (CRS114)

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jessica Levity first shared on the podcast in April of 2014 about a mystical camp out with her brother a...

Sidetracked

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leslie Goshko, Erin Jones and Carlos Kotkin share stories about surprises in boxes, a scary day in mental health work, and an awkward trip to the urol...

Be Afraid (CRE121)

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our twenty first episode, storytellers Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo, Michael Showalter, Maria B...

Scattered

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nina Mozes, Adam Newman and Marga Gomez share stories about lost punchlines, lost virginity and lost passports. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.co...

The First Time Again (CRS113)

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Katie Samson first shared on the podcast in December of 2013 about navigating sex and romance after inju...

Thunderbolts

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Prochaska, Marc Abbott and Sandi Marx tell stories about ninja stars, mother "fucks," and the secret charm of colostomy bags. Support RISK! on Pa...

Animal Wild (CRE120)

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our Twentieth episode, Smith Galtney, Beowulf Jones, Adam Griffin, Rachel Wecht and Starr Kendall...

Stranger Danger

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shelly Slocum, Blair Socci, and D'Arcee Charington Neal share stories about questionable bagels, scary psychics, and a knife-wielding mystery man. Sup...

The Bullfight (CRS112)

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Brett Wean first shared on the podcast in April of 2014 about depression. Support RISK! on Patreon at Pa...

Baby Gays

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Townley, Chetter Galloway and Auntie Vice share stories about milky discharges, school bus bullies and Yanni. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreo...

Regrets (CRE119)

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our nineteenth episode, storytellers Leo Allen, Kevin Allison, Zach Broussard and Alison Leiby sh...

The Home Front

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Eye to Eye (CRS111)

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Andrew Aghapour first shared on the podcast in February of 2016 about an interesting but expensive socia...

Patreon Picks #2

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Different (CRE118)

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our eighteenth episode, storytellers Samara Doucette, Kevin Allison, Sara Barron, and Soce the El...

Some Kinda Love

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 myst...

The View From Site B (CRS110)

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 P...

Breathtaking

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Blindsided (CRE117)

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our seventeenth episode, storytellers A.D. Miles, Keri Heidecker, Mark Allen, David Crabb, and An...

Remedies

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Feldman, Sarah Adelman and Dave Emanuel share stories about yonis, free breakfasts, and a near-death encounter on the highway. Support RISK! on ...

Me, Myself and I (CRS109)

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 turne...

The Best of RISK! #20

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The End (CRE116)

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our sixteenth episode, storytellers Eliza Skinner, Martin Dockery, Cyndi Freeman, and Ryan Paulso...

Moments of Clarity

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David Hu, Danielle Menier and Joe Charnitski share stories about a beloved father, a surprising text and a lesson learned in marriage. Support RISK! o...

Black Dog (CRS108)

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Incongruous

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Calvin S. Cato, Skylar Bayer and Randi Williams share stories about a game show, a heart implant, and a friendship that survived a violation. Suppor...

Love (CRE115)

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our fifteenth episode, storytellers Leslie Goshko, Adam Wade, Caitlin Hall and Mark Sam Rosenthal...

The Candyman (CRS107)

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 devia...

Bringing To Light

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Tan, Sufian Zhemukhov, and Paul Barach share stories about immigrant parents, old fashioned romance and some things more important than Star War...

Dilemmas (CRE114)

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our fourteenth episode, storytellers find themselves in a bind, forced to make life-altering deci...

Heartache

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Edelman, Theresa Okokon and Mike Bryant share about viral tweets, dating confusion and who is welcome in the gay community.Support RISK! on Patre...

Left Behind (CRS106)

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Lulu first shared on the podcast in February of 2014 about her 10 year old fear of spending eternal damn...

Long Shots

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Burke Heffner, Kelli Dunham and Bryan Berlin share about oodles of dildos, praying for a miracle, and snooping through hard drives. Support RISK! on P...

Fights (CRE113)

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our thirteenth episode, storytellers share stories about fights, spats, tussles, struggles, scrap...