RISK!

596 episodes · 3 with AI analysis

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.

AI Intelligence · across all analyzed episodes

People · top 14

Kevin Allison×3 Beowulf Jones Matt Oberg J. Michael Brian Finkelstein J.C. Cassis Ben Goldberg Connor O'Donohue Billy Scafuri Carrie Wade Reba Sparrow Jun Lee Julia Whitehouse Smith Galtney

Companies · top 8

BetterHelp×2 Trader Joe's Whole Foods No Small Act L.A. Storyworks Netflix Gelson's Costco

Topics · top 10

Storytelling as therapeutic practice×2Panic attacks and anxiety managementTherapy and mental health treatmentRelationship communication and intimacyDisability identity and sexualitySocial anxiety and interpersonal awkwardnessPregnancy and parenthood anxietySexual exploration and BDSMBody image and physical self-acceptanceLos Angeles culture and lifestyle

Analyzed Episodes

Feb 5, 2026

Live From LA Storytelling Fest

Panic attacks and anxiety managementTherapy and mental health treatmentRelationship communication and intimacy

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Feb 10, 2026

Unrequited

Unrequited love and romantic rejectionLGBTQ+ identity formation and coming outMental health hospitalization and psychiatric care

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Feb 12, 2026

The Best of Love Stories #4

Crystal meth addiction and recoverySubstance abuse treatment and rehabilitationPartner support during addiction recovery

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