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Susan Lieu revisits her story from 2018 called “140 Lbs.” She and Kevin discuss how she’s evolved since then. You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

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Frank Traynor and Jonathan Bradley Welch share about times they blew up.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Shen Wei and Ed Gavagan shared about how they became who they are now.

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Alex Plotkin and Yossi Rosenberg explore unusual remedies for vexing problems.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, where David Crabb, Mara Wilson, Tommy O’Malley, and Michael Stahl-David told tales from their more innocent years.

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From ⁠The Artichoke Storytelling Series⁠, Kevin hears Adam Selbst’s “The Top Gun of Getting Mugged” for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

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Jason Burke, Robin Bady, and Kelli Dunham tell stories about performers and performances.

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To celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, we’ve gathered a couple of stories about moms.

This episode is part of our Mother’s Day Stories series. Pitch us your story about moms!

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Kerri Doherty and Jim Stevens tell stories about different kinds of love and war.

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May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re looking back at 2 classic RISK! stories, with special guest co-host Susan Lieu. This episode is part of our Asian American Lives series and features stories by Justine Ang Fonte and Shreenath Rajendran.

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Erin Barker and Jeff Simmermon tell stories about living spaces and those that live in ‘em.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Kurt Braunohler, Melinda Hill, Dave Ross and Cyndi Freeman shared stories of messes they got into pursuing their careers.

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From ⁠Love and Radio, Kevin hears Daryl Davis’s “The Silver Dollar” for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

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Elaine Gale and Heather Farley tell stories about marriages ending and new beginnings.

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Born into a chaotic, hellraising and deeply tight-knit family, Saraya learned to never back down from a challenge. She’s a rule breaker and drawn to people with the same mentality. In “Rulebreakers,” her DGAF attitude takes center stage while also exploring vulnerability and transparency with listeners. Every week, Saraya and a guest will explore their unconventional paths to success. Inspired by the honesty of “Dumb Blonde,” the unapologetic nature of “Cancelled,” and the humor and undeniable charm of “Chicken Shop Date,” Saraya is ready to ask the hard questions and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of her guests’ lives.

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Matt Higgins, Will Clegg, and Chemda deliver classic RISK! stories in the name of 420.

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LP Nguyen shares a story of trials and tribulations with her and her family’s attempts to survive in and then flee from Vietnam in the wake of the Vietnam War.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in March of 2013, when Gretchen of Raleigh’s “Mouth of the South” kinky storytelling show shared a tale about spanking and surprises.

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Our 32nd compilation of some of our favorite recent stories shared on the RISK! podcast.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in March of 2013, when Robert Hurst found catharsis in the Temple at Burning Man.

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Jamie Stewart tells Taj about his family being fucking beautifully nuts.

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Zeke Nicholson and Kristen Rutherford are made fools of! Both intentionally and unintentionally.

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Tara Clancy and Kevin B share stories. About what? It’s a secret.

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Here’s a way you can connect with Kevin! A personal hangout... or you can bring friends and family! Listen for details on a great way to be a part of a huge new story.

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To show what folks are missing out on if they’re not Patreon members, we’re featuring stories by Emmy Turner, Walter Zimmerman and Manolo Matos, that were previously part of our library of Bonus Content at Patreon.com/risk

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A special announcement about a fun and creative way you can get personal training from Kevin and meet lots of other RISK! fans. There’s only a few months left where Kevin can teach online workshops for United States time zones!



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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in March of 2013, when Nayland Blake, Sarah Bell and Kevin Allison shared stories about putting fondles on gnomes, hot dogs in vaginas, and animal tranquilizers up nostrils.

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Melanie Hamlett revisits her story from 2012 called “Fuck or Fight” with Kevin. She has many new insights 13 years later. You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

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Michaela Murphy and Michelle Murphy share stories on a Murphytastic episode.

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Among her many travel adventures in South America, Melanie is interested in getting to know a horny performance clown which leads to her moving into a house chock full of ‘em. From our September 2013 NYC show.

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Mather Zickel and Morgan Bartlett share stories about boozy haps and mishaps.

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Matthew Dicks and Rita Plush share stories about unkindness, kind of.

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Crime House has a new original show, Crime House True Crime Stories. Every Monday, take a deep dive into some of the world’s most notorious true crime cases from that week in history, all connected by a captivating theme – infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Join host Vanessa Richardson every Monday. Search “Crime House True Crime Stories” now and follow this new show!

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013: Live From North Carolina! Our wonderful show from the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival in February. Stories from Josh Gondeman, Jane Borden, Robert Bland and Paula Pazderka.

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Alex Steed, who often advocates for those who need help, tells Taj about finally learning how to advocate for himself.

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Brittany Ross and Buck Ball talk about all the ways that love can be a rough time!

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For our final Black History Month episode this year, we revisit this classic compilation that first aired in the wake of the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020. Stunning stories by Carl Yard, Maya James and Mark Abbott.

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Jessica Williams, Tawny Newsome and Aisha Tyler share stories of hilariously painful moments in a celebritastic episode.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in April of 2013, when Sarah Bell told about the best friend who made her finally feel not weird. And then weird again.

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RISK! is thrilled to present this episode of What’s Ray Saying?, created by our dear friend and one of our favorite storytellers, Dr. Ray Christian. To better understand the treatment of the ills, injuries and minds of Black Americans, Ray reflects on his first experience of going to the doctor.

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Lindsay Ames and Luis Garcia share stories about lessons learned from misbehaving.

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Kevin Allison and Katie Samson share some of our favorite love (or love-adjacent) stories from our 15-year history!

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Anmol Pavade and immigration lawyer Alex share stories about the immigrant experience. Alex shares how immigrants can legally protect themselves in the U.S. and how others can help. Here are some resources:

• ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union): @aclu_nationwide aclu.org
• NIJC (The National Immigrant Justice Center): @immigrantjustice immigrantjustice.org
• ORALE (Organizing Rooted in Abolition Liberation & Empowerment): @oralelb orale.org
• NIPNLG (National Immigration Project): @nipnlg nipnlg.org
• These “Know Your Rights” Little Red Cards can help: ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas
• Look up Rapid Response Networks in your area.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in February of 2013, when Greg Proops shared a story about the dazed and confused 1970's at our Feb 2013 Sketchfest show.

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From ⁠The Story Collider⁠ podcast, Kevin hears Jameer Pond’s “The Sex Sabbatical” for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

This is part of our RISK! Reacts series, where we listen to a story told on another show and give our first reactions.

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Guest-host Adarius Bell joins Kevin in this eighth episode in our Black Lives series, with stories by Jameer Pond, Dulcé Sloan, and Larry Dorsey Jr.

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Some of our favorite stories about Groundhog Day.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in January 2013, when Michael Ian Black, Vic Henley, Adam Newman and Shon Kennedy did RISK! at the Charleston Comedy Festival in South Carolina.

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Ezra Holmlund and Rocky Ross share stories about people acting very unfamiliar, and it ain’t nice, with guest host Taj Easton.

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A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in January of 2013, when Dave Hill and Candice Guardino went through rough rites of passage.

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