Comedian Greg Proops is smarter than you.
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Comedian Greg Proops invites you to sit down and watch some of his favorite movies with him. It's the cinematic companion piece you never knew you wanted but can't live without from the Smartest Man in the World.
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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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What is the dumbest show you can imagine? This award-winning show may be dumber. It has no content. No format. Yet it's going on ten years of delighting hundreds of thousands of people. It's been an iTunes editors choice, and Rolling Stone picked it as one of the world's best comedy podcasts. It's light in the dark, comfort in the cold and a penguin in the pants (long story). Join hosts Jesse Thorn (NPR's Bullseye) and Jordan Morris (Comedy Central's @Midnight) and a celebrity guest on a rau ...
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The official podcast of aspecialthing.com, the premier comedy community on the Internet.
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A game show where two celebrities tell the same story as if it happened to each of them. In truth, it only happened to one of them, and the chat room decides... Who’s the Liar?
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Say It Ain’t Contagious is an ongoing discussion of baseball, social justice, the politics of our country, and how they are inevitably intertwined. Six scholars, activists, and baseball pundits use the game and its history as a lens into issues of race, economics, and American culture.
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The Pod 20, hosted by multi-award winning presenter, Graham Mack, is a weekly show featuring guest podcasters talking about their podcast, what they’ve been up to, what they’ve been listening to... and the top 20 podcasts according to Podcast Radio! Graham says, “The rocket that first took man to the moon didn’t launch until someone counted backwards for a bit.” Clever guy. The Podcast Radio chart is compiled using download information and listener recommendations (https://www.thepodcastradi ...
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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. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/risks…
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On this week’s episode, we welcome comedian, Lindsay Adams, to chat about underground candy, popping your own corn, wholesome DMs, and so much more! Go see Lindsay’s solo show in Los Angeles on May 4th! Listen to Jesse’s DJ set from Chicago! Jordan’s upcoming dates: 4/26 - Peninsula Libraries Comic and Arts Fest, Library Parks and Recreation Center…
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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! • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: ri…
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Elaine Gale and Heather Farley tell stories about marriages ending and new beginnings. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop …
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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 t…
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A Little Olaf, with Laurie Kilmartin
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1:11:36On this week’s episode, we welcome back comedian, Laurie Kilmartin (The Jackie and Laurie Show), to chat about writing for the Oscars this year, running errands, Attack on Titan, and more! See tour dates and watch Laurie’s comedy specials! Listen to Laurie Kilmartin Plays Stand-Up from Conan O’Brien’s TV Shows on SiriusXM Jordan’s new Spider-Man’s …
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The Best of Drug Stories #3: Another 420 Edition
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44:35Matt Higgins, Will Clegg, and Chemda deliver classic RISK! stories in the name of 420. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop …
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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss deportations, Dr. Kildare and Dirk Bogarde.By Greg Proops
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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. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-s…
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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. • 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 t…
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Milk In The Morning, with Ren Q Dawe & Carlos Kareem Windham
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1:08:08On this week’s episode, we welcome comedians, Ren Q Dawe and Carlos Kareem Windham, to chat walkie-talkies, tour life, ghost roommates, and more! Ren’s Here To Pee Tour Dates! See Carlos in Portland on April 17th! See Carlos in Lafayette April 18th -20th! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th! Jordan’s new Spider-Man’…
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Our 32nd compilation of some of our favorite recent stories shared on the RISK! podcast. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/sho…
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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. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get…
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On this week’s episode, we welcome author and Jimmy Kimmel Live! co-head writer, Danny Ricker, to chat about this new parenting book (Wow, You Look Terrible!), LinkedIn, mix cds, and more! Pre-order Wow, You Look Terrible! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th! Jordan’s new Spider-Man’s comic is out now! Pre-order Jor…
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Jamie Stewart tells Taj about his family being fucking beautifully nuts. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our sto…
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Zeke Nicholson and Kristen Rutherford are made fools of! Both intentionally and unintentionally. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show…
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Tara Clancy and Kevin B share stories. About what? It’s a secret. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our storytelli…
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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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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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 • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donatio…
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On our second MaxFunDrive episode of 2025, we have the one and only, Janet Varney (E Pluribus Motto, The JV Club, The Legend of Korra), back on the podcast to chat the JoCo Cruise, hermit crabs, Knott’s Berry Farm, and more! Follow Janet on TikTok! Become a MaxFun member today or upgrade your membership! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleepi…
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Amazing News! Kevin Teaching Online Storytelling Workshops!
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7:25A 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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo…
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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. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-t…
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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! • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: …
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Michaela Murphy and Michelle Murphy share stories on a Murphytastic episode. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our…
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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. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time donation: paypal.me/…
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On this week's episode, we welcome back Nick Wiger (Doughboys, Get Played) to kick off MaxFunDrive and chat about cruise appeal, Self-driving cars, karaoke drama, and so much more! Become a MaxFun member today or upgrade your membership! Listen to Get Played! Listen to the Dooughboys! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April …
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It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea…
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Mather Zickel and Morgan Bartlett share stories about boozy haps and mishaps. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take ou…
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On this week's episode, we welcome back Allan McLeod to chat about his new podcast, Walkin’ About (now on Maximum Fun!), Old Town Pasadena, top breakfast movies, and more! Watch Allan in Interior Chinatown (on Hulu)! Check out all things Allan McLeod. Become a MaxFun member today or upgrade your membership! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sle…
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Matthew Dicks and Rita Plush share stories about unkindness, kind of. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Take our storyt…
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Presenting "Crime House True Crime Stories": A Crime House Original
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10:52Crime 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…
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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. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com…
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A Dirty Weekend In Skeggers, with Lindsey Kelk
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1:16:06On this week's episode, we welcome author and podcaster, Lindsey Kelk (Tights and Fights) to chat about British seaside towns, romance conventions, ASMR favorites, vintage wrestling t-shirts, and more! Pre-order Lindsey’s book, The Bell Witches, right now! Live Jordan, Jesse, Go! in Chicago at Sleeping Village on April 11th! Before 8am PST - Presal…
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Alex Steed, who often advocates for those who need help, tells Taj about finally learning how to advocate for himself. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and sho…
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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer preach on Putin, Pearl Bailey and punk rock.By Greg Proops
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Brittany Ross and Buck Ball talk about all the ways that love can be a rough time! • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Ta…
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Greg screens Frank Launder's 1954 comedy "The Belles of St. Trinian's."By Greg Proops Film Club
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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. • Pitch us your story! risk-show.com/submissions • Support RISK! through Patreon at patreon.com/risk or make a one-time …
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The City of Winners, with Mike Glazer
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1:33:38On this week's episode, we welcome back comedian Mike Glazer to chat about his new show (High in the Sky), his roller hockey career, the NoHo Arts District, and more! Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado this holiday season. Pre-order Jordan's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles comic to benefit Wildfire Relief Charity! Pre-order Jor…
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Jessica Williams, Tawny Newsome and Aisha Tyler share stories of hilariously painful moments in a celebritastic episode. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and s…
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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. • 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 tickets to RISK…
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Cumming to America, with David Gborie
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1:09:00On this week's episode, we welcome back comedian and podcaster, David Gborie, to chat about sneaking on beaches, hairless cats, LinkedIn puns, we take a conference session-based quiz, and more! Watch David’s new special, Gbirth of a Nation! Listen to My Momma Told Me Listen to All Fantasy Everything Justice for migrants. Please consider donating to…
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Presenting What's Ray Saying?: Black Medicine
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38:08RISK! 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra…
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Lindsay Ames and Luis Garcia share stories about lessons learned from misbehaving. • 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 tickets to RISK! live shows: risk-show.com/live • Get the RISK! Book and shop for merch: risk-show.com/shop • Ta…
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Kevin Allison and Katie Samson share some of our favorite love (or love-adjacent) stories from our 15-year history! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy RISK!
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Morris Mains Marth, with Jackie Kashian
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1:16:40On this week's episode, we welcome back comedian and podcaster, Jackie Kashian, to chat about tour stays, Super Smash Bros, dream covens, prop Xena swords, and more. See Jackie perform in a town near you (Spokane and Cincinnati among others)! Listen to the Jackie and Laurie Show! Listen to The Dork Forest! Want your Capybara roasted? Send to our In…
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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 immigrantjusti…
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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. • 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 tickets to RI…
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The Spago Crew, with Vivian Martínez
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1:08:55On this week's episode, we welcome comedian, Vivian Martínez, to chat about brujeria stores, negative Airbnb experiences, doing the ‘time warp,’ and more! Check out what Vivian is up to! See Vivian on this Valentine’s Day benefit show (supporting recovery from the fires in Los Angeles)! Want your Capybara roasted? Send to our Instagram! #RoastMyCap…
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Kevin hears Jameer Pond’s “The Sex Sabbatical” story from The Story Collider podcast for the first time and gives you his hot takes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube! • 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 tickets to RISK! l…
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