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.

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May 13, 2025 · 51 min
Show People
Jason Burke, Roby Bady, and Kelli Dunham tell stories about performers and performances.
May 8, 2025 · 35 min
The Best of Mother’s Day Stories #3
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!
May 6, 2025 · 38 min
Love and War
Kerri Doherty and Jim Stevens tell stories about different kinds of love and war.
May 1, 2025 · 2 hr 15 min
The Best of Asian American Lives #6
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.
Apr 29, 2025 · 40 min
Geezers and the Gosling
Erin Barker and Jeff Simmermon tell stories about living spaces and those that live in ‘em.
Apr 24, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Dirty Work
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.
Apr 23, 2025 · 38 min
The Silver Dollar: RISK! Reacts
Kevin hears Daryl Davis’s “The Silver Dollar” story from Love and Radio for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube!
Apr 22, 2025 · 47 min
Untangling
Elaine Gale and Heather Farley tell stories about marriages ending and new beginnings.
Apr 21, 2025 · 8 min
Introducing Rulebreakers with Saraya
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025 · 41 min
The Best of Drug Stories #3: Another 420 Edition
Matt Higgins, Will Clegg, and Chemda deliver classic RISK! stories in the name of 420.
Apr 15, 2025 · 44 min
Immigrant Stories #3
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.
Apr 10, 2025 · 30 min
The Same Brand of Pervert
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.
Apr 8, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
The Best of RISK! #32
Our 32nd compilation of some of our favorite recent stories shared on the RISK! podcast.
Apr 3, 2025 · 25 min
The Roof Is On Fire
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.
Apr 2, 2025 · 52 min
Forever
Jamie Stewart tells Taj about his family being fucking beautifully nuts.
Apr 1, 2025 · 42 min
Foolish!
Zeke Nicholson and Kristen Rutherford are made fools of! Both intentionally and unintentionally.
Mar 27, 2025 · 37 min
The Best of Secret Stories #2
Tara Clancy and Kevin B share stories. About what? It’s a secret.
Mar 27, 2025 · 7 min
Meet Kevin Personally! Yes, You!
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.
Mar 25, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Patreon Picks #5
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
Mar 23, 2025 · 7 min
Amazing News! Kevin Teaching Online Storytelling Workshops!
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!

RISK!

Show People

The Best of Mother’s Day Stories #3

Love and War

The Best of Asian American Lives #6

Geezers and the Gosling

Dirty Work

The Silver Dollar: RISK! Reacts

Untangling

Introducing Rulebreakers with Saraya

The Best of Drug Stories #3: Another 420 Edition

Immigrant Stories #3

The Same Brand of Pervert

The Best of RISK! #32

The Roof Is On Fire

Forever

Foolish!

The Best of Secret Stories #2

Meet Kevin Personally! Yes, You!

Patreon Picks #5

Amazing News! Kevin Teaching Online Storytelling Workshops!