KEVIN ALLISON PRESENTS RISKI Dangerous Tales Daringly Told

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Wanna Pitch Us a Story? Here’s How!

Hey guys,

This is Kevin. As you might have guessed, our process of culling stories for the podcast is kinda random. If you've tried before and didn't get on, don't fret. You may hear from us anytime! And feel free to keep pitching stories too.

Right now, we record one-on-one radio-interview style stories from folks in New York and Los Angeles.

First, look at these topics for stories below. See if you have any memorable events from your life that fit these topics:

ALTERED: Adventures Under the Influence

REVENGE: Settling Scores Big and Small or Being on the Receiving End

JEALOUSY: The Green-Eyed Monster

MY FANTASY: Some Elaborate Story You Like (or Once Liked) to Play Out in Your Head

To pitch a story to us, send a synopsis about 100 words in length—not a lot less, not a lot more! This here paragraph you got your eyeballs on is about 100 words, just to give you an idea.

Send your pitch to kevin@risk-show.com with Story Pitch: Altered or  Story Pitch: Jealousy or whatever the subject may be in the subject line. You may not hear back right away, but we’ll read every pitch for sure.

Thanks Riskies. And remember, we'll have a real blog soon, so we can share a lot more stuff back and forth.

Kevin

HOW TO SUBMIT MUSIC TO THE PODCAST

RISK! seeks three kinds of music tracks to include in the podcast:

1) Instrumentals, any length.

2) New, original songs or sound collages about 30-to-45 seconds long that touch on the ongoing themes of the whole series (taking risks, having the courage to be yourself, telling your truth) or on the specific themes of upcoming episodes.

3) Already produced songs or sound collages that touch on the specific themes of upcoming episodes, any length.

Please send MP3s to Kevin@risk-show.com.

RISK! SEEKS BUSINESS MANAGER


RISK! is looking for a business-savvy, money-smart entrepreneur to add to our team.


RISK! is...

1) a live stage show

2) an audio podcast

3) a program for storytelling workshops


We are looking for someone who can budget and strategize; someone who can manage the nitty-gritty detail-work entailed in moving our start-up venture from the ground floor to the big time.

Help us craft a mission statement, a business plan, a marketing strategy. Get on the phone with potential advertisers, venues, partners. Take the reigns of our fundraising, the expansion of our outreach. Guide us to the point where we are paying most of our staff and oversee that payroll process.

The right candidate for this job is someone who is very familiar with and passionate about what we do. The right candidate is highly pro-active, visionary and yet practical about getting things done. We need someone who can bargain with the big shots wisely and sell our brand.

Please send resumes and cover letters to kevin@risk-show.com and michelle@risk-show.com with the words Business Manager in the subject line.

Thanks,

Kevin Allison & Michelle Walson

Michael Showalter, Mike Daisey, and More!

Michael Showalter (The State, Stella, Michael & Michael Have Issues), Mike Daisey (The Last Cargo Cult), Giulia Rozzi, Juliet Wayne, and Peter Lubell talk about their "Obsessions" at the first RISK! Live Show of 2010. 7-8:30pm, Thursday, February 11 at The 92Y Tribeca. Order your tickets today!

New RISK! Live Shows @ 92Y Tribeca

The RISK! Live Show returns with six all-new nights of storytelling, every other Thursday, starting February 11, 2010, @ 92Y Tribeca. Stay tuned for details on upcoming guests!

Comments

DAMIAN

COOL SHOW

January 14th, 2010 at 10:57 am

Claire Jenkins

Do I need to get tickets?

January 16th, 2010 at 05:40 pm

Nicole Strawbridge

Can’t wait to find out what awesome guests will be on future shows.

January 26th, 2010 at 03:52 pm

Beowulf Jones

Yay RISK!

January 27th, 2010 at 06:00 pm

Justin

Interested in details on live shows. The podcast is great.

February 2nd, 2010 at 08:30 pm

Kacy

Keep me posted on your show! I live in Austin, tx but want to plan a trip up just to see it!

April 2nd, 2010 at 09:53 am

sarah

RISK! makes me laugh out loud in the subway and everyone look at me funny. Worth it!

June 8th, 2010 at 08:41 am

The RISK! Podcast Is Here! The RISK! Joe’s Pub Shows Are Coming!

Hey folks,

This is Kevin Allison of The State here to tell you that the RISK! podcast has arrived!

RISK! is the uncensored show I host where people tell true stories they never thought they dare to share. The podcast is free, it's here at iTunes and it's perfect for the commute to work or down time. Episode 1 is about "Strange Sex" and features comedy legend Marc Maron, myself and five others telling hilarious and surprising true tales.

And don't forget, if you're in NYC, you can see the RISK! live show at the beautiful Joe's Pub in New York on October 14th, and for the next three Wednesdays, at 7:30. Joe's is one of the snazziest joints in town and we're psyched to dress up a bit and let 'er rip.

Who's doing the Joe's shows? Janeane Garofalo, Rachel Dratch, Andy Borowitz, Keith Powell, Starlee Kine, Christian Finnegan, Michael Showalter, Margaret Cho and Tom Shillue.  You can order tickets here.

Who's on the podcast this fall? Michael Ian Black, Marc Maron, Andrea Rosen, Adam Wade, Joe Mande, Desiree Burch, Dave Hill, Martin Dockery, Samm Levine... and all the folks doing the Joe's Pub shows!

RISK! the live show has been bringing the exploding storytelling scene and the alt comedy scene in NYC together. People who tell stories for RISK! dig deeper into themselves than they might at other live performances. Because the show's very title is a dare, they go out on a limb and you never know what might happen.

That's why our podcast feels like an R-rated The Moth meets This American Life. We know that, just like the RISK live show in NYC, the podcast will promote itself via word of mouth. This is the first project I've worked on since The State on MTV where I genuinely feel the content is so consistently entertaining, a great climb has begun.

So check out RISK! in both podcast and live show form. It's True Tales, Boldly Told. And it's always a blast.

Have a daring day!

Kevin Allison
On Twitter @RISKshow

Comments

Trevor

Hey all, love the podcast. Reminds me of The Moth only with more stories per episode!

My only criticism is guy telling the music store story. Gum chewing is the worst sound to have to listen to. I almost unsubscribed.

January 31st, 2010 at 06:51 pm

mike c

In love with the podcast and wanted to submit music. http://www.myspace.com/nolenzvolenzmusic

Thanks for everything ,mc

February 12th, 2010 at 05:07 pm

Steve Mead

How do I send you $5.00?

The podcast is GREAT!!!

February 22nd, 2010 at 10:54 pm

Richie

Hi there!

Love the podcast–I’ve been an avid listener since the first episode. One minor quibble: on the most recent episode, the last story varied too greatly between loud and soft. His storytelling style involved lots of quiet talking, and then sudden bursts of prolonged yelling. While this probably was greatly enjoyable to the listeners at the 92nd Street Y Tribeca, it actually hurt my ears! I had to turn it up to hear the quiet parts, and then suddenly he’d be screaming loudly! Perhaps in the future, if storytellers are going to rely on such dynamics, those could be processed a little more intensely?

Anyway, love the podcast and hope you make many, many more!

thanks!
Richie

March 15th, 2010 at 03:00 pm

David Johnson

This actually a question. Is Nick Montalbano any relation to Paul J. Montalbano in Boise, Idaho?
I look forward to each new podcast of Risk! Well done. Sometimes makes one squirm but always interesting.

Thank you

David E. Johnson
Computer Tech Support
Nampa Public Library
101 11th Ave. S.
Nampa, Idaho 83651

April 1st, 2010 at 07:56 am

Kevin Rowell

Hey Kevin,

Is there any way you could make your podcasts downloadable directly from your site instead of itunes? I just heard about your podcast from David Wain, but I can only get them from my phone which doesn’t have itunes. I’m sure there are lots of people in my same situation, so please consider a direct download link for us.

Thanks,
Kevin

May 13th, 2010 at 08:09 am

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August 11th, 2010 at 04:02 pm

This is RISK!

Hello world! This is Kevin Allison. This summer, The State has finally released our DVD box set. And now, I’m happy to introduce you all to a brand spankin’ new show.

RISK! is both a live stage show AND an audio podcast.

RISK! is where creative folk tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public.

Some of the stories are about risks taken. Some feature “risky” subject matter. And some stories are told in risky ways. Like if someone who’s afraid of singing chose to sing their tale.

Our first 8 shows are at Arlene’s Grocery in August and September on Thursdays at 7:00. They will include: Janeane Garofalo, Rachel Dratch, Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Keith Powell, Marc Maron, Jessi Klein, Ophira Eisenberg, Kurt Braunholer, Andrea Rosen, Adam Wade, A.D. Miles, Anthony King, Kumail Nanjiani, Desiree Burch, Dave Hill, Tom Shillue, Martin Dockery, Andy Christie, Samm Levine and many more.

And we’re just getting started!

On October 6th, we will premiere the RISK! audio podcast on iTunes. The podcast will feature dozens of great musicians, studio-recorded stories and highlights from the live stage show.

So have a look around the site, feel free to contact us about stories or support and most of all, spread the word! A spectacular show is coming to the Lower East Side this August—and to the Internet in September. Be a part of it all!

UPCOMING SHOWS

 
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