S14 Ep12: Remembering Heklina
In remembrance of one of San Francisco's most beloved drag queens, the hilarious Heklina recalls an earlier era in her life when she tried to be a male hustler. This was recorded at our San Francisco Sketchfest show of January 27, 2017. • 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 ticke...
18m Apr 06, 2023
18m
S14 Ep1426: The Best of RISK! #27
Our 27th 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 donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.com/T...
1hr 22m Apr 04, 2023
1hr 22m
S14 Ep7: Introducing the Fly on the Wall Podcast
A Special Announcement about a great new podcast! Be a “Fly on the Wall” as Saturday Night Live alumni Dana Carvey and David Spade take you behind the scenes to reminisce about the most memorable stories and moments with friends of the show. In each episode, you’ll hear from your favorite cast members, hosts, writers, and musical guests as they share never-before told stories about their career...
3m Mar 31, 2023
3m
S14 Ep164: Bullets on the Floor
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Daralyse Lyons first shared on the podcast in October of 2020 about her romance with danger. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Ke...
12m Mar 30, 2023
12m
S14 Ep1425: Mind Over Matter
Jen Curcio and Daralyse Lyons share stories about dealing with abusive exes and dating someone with racists in their family. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to...
49m Mar 28, 2023
49m
S14 Ep163: My Crotch and the Night (CRS163)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Vanessa Ragland first shared on the podcast in February of 2012 about the time she answered an urgent call from mother nature. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling clas...
15m Mar 24, 2023
15m
S14 Ep1424: U-Turns
Shannon Cason and Jeffrey Porterfield share stories about casino culture and punk rock. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a personalized video at Cameo.c...
40m Mar 21, 2023
40m
S14 Ep162: Our First Crisis (CRS162)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jessica Wise first shared on the podcast in January of 2015 about an isolated sexual assault incident that caused irreparable harm to her relationship. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com T...
17m Mar 16, 2023
17m
S14 Ep1423: Close Encounters of the Second Part
In the second of two back-to-back episodes, Bella Clarke tells ufologist David J. Halperin her story about wrestling with the certainty of witnessing a UFO.   Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStud...
57m Mar 14, 2023
57m
S14: 3 Women (CRE539)
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the thirty-ninth episode of our fifth season, Betty Dodson, Cameron Esposito and Amber Drea tell true stories of survival and transcendence.
49m Mar 09, 2023
49m
S14: Close Encounters of the First Part
In the first of two back-to-back UFO-related episodes, David J. Halperin shares a story about a surprising alien encounter. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheSto...
56m Mar 07, 2023
56m
S14: Melting (CRS161)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Dan Savage first shared on the podcast in December of 2015 about the first time he REALLY tripped on acid. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our s...
18m Mar 02, 2023
18m
S14: Parents Are People
Ty Fance and Vicki Juditz share stories about how hard and amazing it can be to bring a newborn into the world. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org...
42m Feb 28, 2023
42m
S14: Outta Place (CRE318)
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the sixteenth episode of our third season, R. Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Sheng Wang and Nikki Glaser tell of times things were off kilter and over the line. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.co...
57m Feb 23, 2023
57m
S14: The Birds and the Bees
Jenna Brister and Ron Hart share stories about great works of cinema produced by Playboy and a bird out of hand.
35m Feb 21, 2023
35m
S14: Heart and Arrow (CRS160)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jeffrey Lan first shared on the podcast in March of 2017 about the love, loss and growth he experienced with his partner Ed. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBo...
45m Feb 17, 2023
45m
S14: Nailed It!
Rain DeGrey and Disturbing Dave share stories about crucifixion and working moms. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison to make a...
32m Feb 14, 2023
32m
S14: The Blob (CRS159)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Jeff Emtman first shared on the podcast in January of 2015 about self surgery. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheSt...
17m Feb 09, 2023
17m
S14: Exposure
Abby Rotstein and John Aubert share stories about a surprising kind of therapy for OCD and how storytelling itself is therapeutic. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at...
35m Feb 07, 2023
35m
S14: Lisa Lampanelli (CRE312)
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the twelfth episode of our third season, Lisa Lampanelli and Kevin listen to and discuss the first story she told at a RISK! live show. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! boo...
27m Feb 02, 2023
27m
S14: Acceptance
Erica Blumfield, Hannah Sussman and Kurt Mullen share stories about getting over body shame, being okay with farting, and letting go of plans to have kids. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take ou...
44m Jan 31, 2023
44m
S14: Little Bean (CRS158)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Leah Cropp first shared on the podcast in January of 2015 about losing her baby. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheSt...
15m Jan 27, 2023
15m
S14: Aggression
Stephen Campbell and Lillibet Fleur share about male enhancement meds and being an upstander rather than a bystander.
35m Jan 24, 2023
35m
S14: Meet Your Maker (CRS157)
Byron’s ready to go up now… can you fill in this blank for me?: A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Byron Bowers first shared on the podcast in February of 2017 about getting to know his father all over again.
21m Jan 19, 2023
21m
S14: By the Skin of Our Teeth
Thomas McKean and Kelli Dunham share stories about a dangerous trip to the pyramids and the mending of a mother/daughter relationship. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classe...
43m Jan 17, 2023
43m
S14: Damaged Goods (CRE311)
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the eleventh episode of our third season, James Reichmuth, Kent Shelton, Kim Nguyen and Drew Prochaska share tales of damage done. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at ...
54m Jan 12, 2023
54m
S14: Discord
Melinda Hill, Stephen Harder and Adam Lowitt share stories about the ghosting type, bully bros, and bringing Steve Martin into your sex life.
39m Jan 10, 2023
39m
S14: My Lifeline (CRS156)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Paul Cibis first shared on RISK! in November of 2014 about a life or death ordeal. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at T...
13m Jan 05, 2023
13m
S14: Staff Picks 2022, Pt.2
The second of two episodes where members of the RISK! staff share about their favorite stories of 2022. This time with Nibs Stroupe & Sean O'Brien.
1hr 7m Jan 03, 2023
1hr 7m
S14: Holiday Stories #1 (CRE310)
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the tenth episode of our third season, Elna Baker, Matteson Perry, Tracy Rowland and Brad Lawrence share wondrous tales of Christmas past. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! ...
51m Dec 29, 2022
51m
S14: Staff Picks 2022, Pt.1
The first of two episodes where members of the RISK! staff share about their favorite stories of 2022. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Ke...
49m Dec 27, 2022
49m
S14: The Present (CRS018)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Sarah Long Hendershot first shared on RISK! in December of 2017 about a very memorable Christmas present. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/0a62c7c1-b031-4536-a0af-e151ab9478bf/shows/172c0b23-79a6-48f8-9780-6f4994e907e2/episodes/b383bd6b-5020-49e2-b225-acb8415addfd/Patreon.com/RISK) Make a on...
16m Dec 22, 2022
16m
S14: Holiday Stories #15
Christian Finnegan, Ryan Sirois Heller, Dixie De La Tour, Ryan Estrada and Jen Curcio share seasonal tales in our annual winter holidays special for 2022. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our...
58m Dec 20, 2022
58m
S14: Snowglobe (CRS019)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Kevin Bohl first shared on RISK! in December of 2017 about a very memorable Christmas time slice of life of two unlikely barflies in a blizzard. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the R...
13m Dec 15, 2022
13m
S14: Black Lives #5
The fifth episode in our Black Lives series, hosted by Dr. Ray Christian. Jenn Kamara, Ashton Cynthia Clarke and Brian Russell share about life experiences where being Black mattered. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book...
56m Dec 13, 2022
56m
S14: Cougar (CRS155)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Lily Be first shared on the podcast in December of 2016 about a the pros and cons of being a cougar. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storyte...
23m Dec 08, 2022
23m
S14: Live From LA 3!
David Crabb, John Flynn and Laura House share stories about nurses who make house calls, meanness in the modeling industry, finding one’s birth mother. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our st...
1hr 2m Dec 06, 2022
1hr 2m
S14: The Family (CRE308)
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the eighth episode of our third season, Lili Taylor, Sara Benincasa and Curtis Gwinn share about their nearest, dearest and weirdest. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book ...
52m Dec 01, 2022
52m
S14: Reclaiming
Linda Bailey Walsh and Jonathan Pitts share stories about how creativity helped them heal. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire Kevin Allison ...
50m Nov 29, 2022
50m
S14: One Shot (CRS154)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that CalCo first shared on the podcast in December of 2016 about being a victim of random gun violence. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytell...
12m Nov 24, 2022
12m
S14: Blood Relations
John Kelly, David Beck and Margarita Franco share stories about DNA tests, giving blood, and one tough mother.
42m Nov 22, 2022
42m
S14: Gil Ozeri (CRE306)
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the sixth episode of our third season, Gil Ozeri shares about a violent night from his high school days in Queens. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com ...
17m Nov 17, 2022
17m
S14: Sex Ed
Patti F. Smith and Allison Moon share stories about surprising things they learned about sex along the way.
45m Nov 15, 2022
45m
S14: Lesbian Strap-on Gangbang! (CRS153)
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Reid Mihalko first shared on the podcast in December of 2014 about a jolly group activity at a kink camp. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our st...
16m Nov 10, 2022
16m
S14: Trans Lives #2
Bea Van Slee and Joshua Honaker share stories about finding joy and facing challenges regarding being trans today. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio....
44m Nov 07, 2022
44m
S14: Little Shop of Horrors
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Ken Reid first shared on the podcast in October of 2014 about comic book fans before comics were cool. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our story...
16m Nov 03, 2022
16m
S14: Scary Stories 14: Hair-raising!
Our 14th annual Halloween special filled with scary true stories, spooky songs and frightful surprises. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.org Hire K...
1hr 5m Oct 31, 2022
1hr 5m
S14: Eek! (CRE304)
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years! In the fourth episode of our third season, Ben Garant of Reno 911! as well as Pete Holmes, Kumail Nanjiani, Ptolemy Slocum, JC Cassis, Heidi Rosebrugh and more share scary stories in our first Halloween episode.
1hr 9m Oct 27, 2022
1hr 9m
S14: Love Hurts
Emerson Dameron and Jill Karliner share stories about coping with loved ones who were struggling with addictions. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook.com Take our storytelling classes at TheStoryStudio.o...
43m Oct 25, 2022
43m
S14: The All American
A Classic RISK! Singles episode! A story that Ernest Anfin first shared on the podcast in February of 2021 about what a childhood on a farm taught him about compassion. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour (https://www.risk-show.com/tour/) Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook...
25m Oct 20, 2022
25m