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Justice

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mav Viola, Rich Tackenberg, and Ellie Dvorkin share stories about step sister love, when non-actors act, things that get stuck in orifices. At the end...

Pure Fuckmachine (CRS105)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Kumail Nanjiani first shared on RISK! in March of 2015 about self discovery and wardrobe malfunction. Su...

2020 Check In

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Patreon, Kevin does audio-journaling check ins, sharing how we’re doing behind the scenes. In this episode, several members of the staff do just ...

Obsessions (CRE112)

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

--the short description that Kevin provides--A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! Our twelfth episode features stories recorded live at o...

The Best of RISK! Music #18

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our eighteenth collection of our favorite music from the most recent RISK! episodes. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time dona...

Holiday Stories #13

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vin Brue, Amy Brooks, Kevin Allison, Rob Penty and Jude Treder-Wolff share seasonal tales in our annual winter holidays special for 2020. Support RISK...

For the Love of Nubbins (CRS017)

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Elna Baker first shared on RISK! in December of 2012 about a toy store job that got weird around the hol...

The Power

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tori Weston shares about being sexually abused in her childhood and learning to stand up for herself. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Mak...

The Power (CRS104)

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Tori Weston first shared on the podcast in August of 2014 about saving the life of a rapist. Support RIS...

There and Back

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Brunson, Sasha Lilac, and Dakota Piver share stories about psychic dreams, test results, and an allergic reaction. Support RISK! on Patreon at P...

Secrets Revealed (CRE111)

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our eleventh episode, storytellers share their secrets from secret obsessions to family secrets t...

Run for Your Life

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Shibley, Sandi Marx, Seaton Smith and Susanna Lee share stories about customers not always being right, the upside of breaking bones, marathon...

Remembering Mike Cho

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we celebrate the life of our dear friend Mike Cho, a brilliant and beloved member of the NYC storytelling scene. This Thanksgiving, we are ...

Tricks

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Redmond, Aditya Surendran and DJ Crystal Clear share stories about arson, pyramid schemes and one badass mother.Support RISK! on Patreon at Patre...

Good Grief (CRE110)

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our tenth episode, Michael Ian Black, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Luke Cunningham, Margot Leitman, and h...

Suddenly

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Polk, Nick Astle, Jacoby Cochran and Jessieca McNabb share stories about school secrets, cheddar babies, scary hostels and battling bullies. Sup...

Like Lovers Do (CRS103)

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode AND an extra treat! First, we have this story that Tyler Greene first shared on the podcast in July of 2015, about how...

Turning the Corner

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Burke, Maryam Zaringhalam and James Busam share stories about a surprise at a church retreat, a mother's brain surgery and an amazing roadside r...

Breaking The Rules (CRE109)

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our ninth episode, Christian Finnegan, Kevin Allison, Zak Orth and Faye Lane share stories of goi...

Restoration

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Weinstein, Limor Cohen, Matthew Dicks and Yasmine Hasib share stories about a premature birth, a baby boom, circumcision decisions, and a night...

Them Boys (CRS102)

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Ben Garant first shared on the podcast in November of 2011 about hauntings in Tennessee. Support RISK! o...

Scary Stories #12: Aieee!

27 Oct 2020

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 M...

The Strangest of Strangers (CRE108)

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our eighth episode, stories recorded live at our October 28, 2009 show at Joe’s Pub by Moth hos...

Learning

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nestor Gomez, Angie Chatman, and Liz Fisher share stories about voting, racism and a scary family secret. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK...

One Bullet (CRS101)

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Dario DiBattista first shared on the podcast in January of 2017 about things about PTSD. Support RISK! o...

Miscalculations

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Crabb, Terri Cheney, Ellen Acuario, and Lucia Berocay share stories about auditions, bipolar disorder, family camping and racism. Support RISK! ...

Spiritual Breakthroughs And Breakdowns (CRE107)

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our seventh episode, Robert Ben Garant, David Ellis Dickerson, Elna Baker, and Kevin Allison tell...

Realizations

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Barker, Audrey Avera and Daralyse Lyons share about Barenaked Ladies, funeral balloons, and bullets on the floor. Support RISK! on Patreon at Pat...

Snapper (CRS100)

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Vince Gatton first shared on the podcast in October of 2011 about things about creaky bones. Support RIS...

Make Yourself at Home 2020

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Peglar, Ophira Eisenberg, and Eli Reiter tell stories about naked parties, New Year's in New York, and an unlikely friendship. Support RISK! on P...

We Were Young (CRE106)

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our sixth episode, Mike Daisey, Tom Shillue, Leslie Goshko, Brad Lawrence, Amy Dixon tell stories...

Readjusting

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Henry McMillan, Laura Ford and Sheila Arnold share stories about penile problems, foster parenting, and Black history. Support RISK! on Patreon at Pat...

Death Juice on the Rocks (CRS099)

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Brian Babylon first shared on the podcast in October of 2011 about things that leak in the night. Suppor...

Thrown

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Emanuel, Joseph Van Dorn and Ashton Cynthia Clarke share stories about ham sex, bathroom cruising and zoombombing. Support RISK! on Patreon at Pa...

Awful Jobs (CRE105)

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our fifth episode, Joe Mande, Jeff Simmermon, Tracy Rowland, Jessica Delfino, and William Mullin ...

Self Defense

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shauna McGarry, Florian Beijers, Molly Cameron and Marc Abbott share stories about workplace harassment, unhelpful help, psychic art and a guy with a ...

The Best of RISK! #19

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our 19th 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 Best of RISK! #18

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our 18th 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 d...

Sneaky Choices (CRE104)

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our fourth episode, Janeane Garofalo, Elna Baker, Leo Allen and John Flynn share stories about th...

Older Folks

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Harold Cox, Doreen Stern, Walter Zimmerman and Dennis McSorley share true stories about fainting, masturbation, porn stories, and drug addiction. Supp...

OMG (CRS098)

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Aisha Tyler first shared on the podcast in February of 2013 about comedy for Christians. Support RISK! o...

Why Did I Do That? Part II (CRE103)

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our third episode, Ophira Eisenberg, Kevin Allison, Matteson Perry, Ariel Karlin share stories ab...

Bereavement

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin pays tribute to his late father and Jeff Simmermon, M.J. Kang and Christine share stories about testosterone, surviving assault, and parents get...

Beyond Kink Camp, Pt. 2 (CRS097)

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Kevin Allison first shared on the podcast in May of 2012 about a risky trip to Amsterdam. Support RISK! ...

Dear Old Dad

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On July 30th, Kevin's father passed away. On this week's episode, while Kevin is back home in Ohio, we look back at some of our favorite stories about...

Beyond Kink Camp, Pt. 1 (CRS096)

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Kevin Allison first shared on the podcast in February of 2012 about blindfolds, ropes and love. Support ...

Lightning Strikes

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jenna Khalo, J Carpenter, Amber Rollo, and Jack Perry share stories about infidelity, natural disasters, standing up to creeps and finding work you lo...

Why Did I Do That? Part I (CRE102)

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our second episode, Adam Wade, Andrea Rosen, Elna Baker, and Greg Walloch surprise themselves! Su...

At Odds

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Drake, Brian Joynt, Michele Carlo and William Mullen share stories about blowjobs, racists, a demon child and how bats fit into gloves. Support ...

If It Kills Me (CRS095)

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Nhu An Do first shared on the podcast in November of 2013 about surviving a methamphetamine addiction. S...

Earthquakes

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wes Hazard, Kevin Allison and Laura Bearing share stories about racist keg parties, smiles in the sky, and a sister's struggles. Support RISK! on Patr...

Strange Sex (CRE101)

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! episode from our first two years! In our very first episode, Marc Maron, Kevin Allison, Ophira Eisenberg, John Flynn, Peter Aguero and...

Uncommon

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John McWhorter, Mahani Zubedy, Dawn Jewel Fraser, and Katherine Wu share stories about unusual actions and reactions. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patr...

The Best of Black Lives #4

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Between June 11 and July 2, 2020, RISK! will be re-running 13 of our favorite stories that have appeared on the podcast by Black storytellers about ra...

The 500th Episode

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kumail Nanjiani, Bowen Yang, Michelle Buteau, Julio Torres, Franchesca Ramsey and Pete Holmes share hilarious true stories in the 500th Episode of RIS...

The Best of Black Lives #3

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Between June 11 and July 2, 2020, RISK! will be re-running 13 of our favorite stories that have appeared on the podcast by Black storytellers about ra...

Dignity

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kai Choyce, Cody Hom, Oz du Soleil and Judith Hertog share true stories about nightmare roommates, racist nicknames, Navy memories and the significanc...

The Best of Black Lives #2

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Between June 11 and July 2, 2020, RISK! will be re-running 13 of our favorite stories that have appeared on the podcast by Black storytellers about ra...

Turnaround

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin talks about the #blacktranslivesmatter rally and march and Edith Gonzalez, Audrey Avera, Charles Busch, and Charissa Johnson share stories about...

The Best of Black Lives #1

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Between June 11 and July 2, 2020, RISK! will be re-running 12 of our favorite stories that have appeared on the podcast by Black storytellers about ra...

Rise Up

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Rocha, Manolo Matos, Andrea Coleman and Melissa Bond share stories about phone sex, family secrets, virginity lost and radiant boys. Support ...

Voltron Lives (CRS094)

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Sheng Wang first shared on the podcast in February of 2012 about near death experience. Support RISK! on...

The Best of RISK! Music #17

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our seventeenth collection of our favorite music from the most recent RISK! episodes. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time don...

I Don’t Know How to Love Him! (CRS093)

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Melanie Hamlett first shared on the podcast in September of 2014 about an unforgettable Passion Play. Su...

Passages

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lily Be, Erica Blumfield and David Crabb share stories about major transitions. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation ...

The Stranger (CRS092)

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. A story that Dan Savage first shared on the podcast in February of 2014 about a surprising one night stand. Support R...

Live From Everywhere!

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time, we feature almost all of one of our Livestream shows here on the audio podcast, with amazing stories from Will Attenborough, Jude ...

Kevin Goes to Kink Camp (CRS091)

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. Almost 9 years since its initial release, we finally re-run one of the most popular RISK! stories of all time, Kevin ...

Radical

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kerri Kenney-Silver, Peter Kim, Kevin Allison, Christine Gentry, and Shiny share stories about car wrecks, poop mishaps, fist fights, animal carcasses...

Waiting For The Man (CRS090)

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Joel Kim Booster first shared on the podcast in August of 2013 about a Dom who was not very dominant. Su...

By Chance

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Navaris Darson, Elizabeth Willis, Dana Gould, Vic Kraler and Richard Cardillo share stories about surprising developments. Support RISK! on Patreon at...

Not So Sexy (CRS089)

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Sarah Silverman first shared on the podcast in November of 2010 about strange sex. Support RISK! on Patr...

Roles

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jana Fisher, Tracey Starin, Russell Chandler, Jade Ashton, and Ruby Tuesday share stories about stepping in and out of roles. Support RISK! on Patreon...

Cripple Dick (CRS088)

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Rob Delaney first shared on the podcast in December of 2010 about hitting rock bottom. Support RISK! on ...

The Bright Side

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rory Scholl, Sam McKinlay, John Early, Brad Lawrence, and Sandi Marx share stories about making the best of weird situations. Support RISK! on Patreon...

Who Talks Like That? (CRS087)

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Paul F. Thompkins first shared on the podcast in December of 2011 about bombing onstage. Support RISK! o...

Resilience

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

--the short description that Kevin provides-- Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get...

Don’t Try This at Home (CRS086)

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Samantha Bee first shared on the podcast in December of 2011. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RI...

Baby Got Gas (CRS085)

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that W. Kamau Bell first shared on the podcast in February of 2012 about racism in disguise. Support RISK! on...

Patreon Picks #1

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Garcia, Karen Maruyama, Kate (neé Kevin) Bohl, Joe Matarese, Oz du Soleil and TS Madison share stories about a big fight, a closed bar, a jealo...

Into the Woods (CRS084)

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that David Barlow first shared on the the podcast in September of 2010 about danger in the wild. Support RISK...

Adaptation

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ify Nwadiwe, Ryan Estrada, Tracey Segarra, Nicole Blaine, and Pete Brown tell stories about a bizarre Airbnb, a prank gone wrong, a father in jail,...

Amateur (CRS083)

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Miguel de Leon first shared on the the podcast in September of 2014 about a dream deferred." Support RIS...

Roadside Assistance (CRS082)

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Shon Kennedy first shared on the podcast in June of 2013 about an encounter on the road. Support RISK! o...

Trade-Offs

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Christian, Alexandra Anagnostopoulos, Jane Wallis and Mary Eden share stories about butt shrapnel, a man who says, "Me and my fam," libido-killing...

Breakfast (CRS081)

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Rachel Wecht first shared on the podcast in June of 2010 about a very violent breakfast. Support RISK! o...

Improvising

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Hart, Jiji Lee and Greg Fitzsimmons share stories about writing porn, a Korean mom and tough customer, and a massage with a not so happy ending. S...

Thank You (CRS080)

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Reggie Watts first shared on the podcast in August of 2012 about a mushroom trip with a friend. Support ...

Excess

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gastor Almonte, Jay Byrd, Kevin Allison and Kyle Ocasio share stories about having or wanting or giving too much. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon....

Run Away (CRS079)

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Wyatt Cenac first shared on the podcast in June of 2011 about attending a spiritual retreat in his high ...

Close Calls

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monika Novak, Kevin Allison, Dave Murphy, Erin Swigart and Limor Cohen share stories about escaping danger. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RI...

The Connections (CRS078)

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jen Kwok first shared on the podcast in February of 2014 about spiritual and personal connections. Suppo...

Puzzling

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Keisha Zollar, Kendra Cunningham, and Paul Normandin tell stories about sex in Rome, a kindasorta wise guy, and secrets shared. Support RISK! on Patre...

Revelation (CRS077)

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode. This week, we remember the wonderful Emily Reese, who recently passed away. Emily first shared this story on the podc...

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin tells about his new one-on-one online coaching and mentoring business and how you can find these new services at KevinAllison.com. ...

Transitions

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ames Beckerman, Karle Norman and Lisa X share stories about a daughter's transition into being a son, a Jehovah's Witness at a kink party, and an uncl...

Little Big Man (CRS076)

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Luke Cunningham first shared on the podcast in February of 2010 about a basketball career that was never...

Out of Character

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tyson Purcell, Stephanie Svensen, and James Cox share stories about erotic role play, a long lost dad, and a boy's buddy's mom. Support RISK! on Patre...

The Mom Moment (CRS075)

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Reid first shared on the podcast in February of 2012 about a sex ed moment of his childhood. Support RIS...

Substitutes

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rosemary Cipriano, Micklewhite Ezpozito, and Bryan Kett share stories about a boob job, a religious cult, and a very rowdy classroom. Support RISK! on...