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RISK! is a weekly podcast and monthly live storytelling show hosted by former The State cast member Kevin Allison. The show's official website describes RISK! as a place "where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public."[1]
RISK! started as a weekly live storytelling series in August of 2009 and was created by Kevin Allison and the show's producer, Michelle Walson. 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 was hosted by Kevin Allison.[2] 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[3].
In 2010, RISK! began monthly live shows in both New York City and Los Angeles. The New York shows are hosted by Kevin Allison, and the shows in Los Angeles are hosted by comedians Pete Holmes and Kumail Nanjiani. Currently, 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 by | Kevin Allison |
| Genre | Comedy, Storytelling |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Every Thursday |
| Length | 30 - 60 minutes |
| Publication | |
| Original release | Live show: August 6, 2009 Podcast: October 2009 |
References
- ^ "About Us". Kevin Allison Presents: RISK!. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ McCarthy, Sean L. "Kevin Allison: Not afraid to take a comedy RISK!". the comic's comic. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- ^ "Kevin Allison of "The State" presents RISK!". Joe's Pub. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
External links
- RISK! - official website
- RISK! on YouTube
- RISK! iTunes Subscription Page
Category:Audio podcasts Category:Internet properties established in 2009 Category:English-language podcasts Category:Talk podcasts