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RISK! is a podcast and live storytelling show hosted by former The State cast member Kevin Allison. The show started as a weekly live storytelling series in August of 2009, and the podcast began in October of that same year.

Live Show

The live version of RISK! debuted as a weekly show at Arlene's Grocery in New York City on August 6, 2009. The theme of the premiere show was "Strange Sex: Our Wildest Encounters" and featured stories from Marc Maron, Jessi Klein, Margot Leitman, Jonathan Kesselman, and hosted by Kevin Allison.[1] The weekly show moved to Joe's Pub in October 2009. Featured performers at the Joe's Pub performances include Margaret Cho, Rachel Dratch, Andy Borowitz and Janeane Garofalo.

RISK!'s monthly live shows can be seen at The People's Improv Theater in New York City or at the Nerdist Theater at Meltdown in Hollywood. The show has also toured college campuses, including Brown University.

Podcast

'RISK!'
Presentation
Hosted byKevin Allison
GenreComedy, Storytelling
LanguageEnglish
UpdatesEvery Thursday
Length30 - 60 minutes
Publication
Original releaseLive show: August 6, 2009 Podcast: October 2009

References

  1. ^ McCarthy, Sean L. "Kevin Allison: Not afraid to take a comedy RISK!". the comic's comic. Retrieved 30 June 2012.

Category:Audio podcasts Category:Internet properties established in 2009 Category:English-language podcasts Category:Talk podcasts