March Podcast Pick: Risk! True Tales Boldly Told

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You know that story about the time you did that thing to that person in that place?

You know, that story. It's the story you wouldn't tell your best friend because it's that embarrassing. Or maybe it's a story that brings up so much emotion that you can't bring yourself to tell someone else. Or maybe it's a story that you just don't think anyone else would be interested in.

No matter how bizarre your life experiences are, there's always someone who experiences something equally as unusual. That's why I've found a new love in the form of the podcast, "RISK! True tales, boldly told."

This podcast, part of MaximumFun.org's lineup, features a collection of different people telling funny, creepy, awe-inspiring, awkward, explicit and often x-rated true stories.

It's sort of like "This American Life" on NPR, only 10 times better because the storytellers actually swear and go into seriously graphic details when it comes to sexual exploitations.

Before I really started listening to this podcast, I assumed it would be a lot of recounting of life experiences that would make my drug- and sex-addled life tame in comparison. But in all actuality, it just made me realize that we all share similar journeys.

Of all the odd stories I've listened to, I've been able to relate to almost every single one.

This podcast offers a wide array of emotions in every episode. While you can expect to hear some seriously hilarious stuff, be forewarned that there's emotional anecdotes, too. You could be laughing your ass off at one moment and then choking back tears the next.

I think this is the most humanizing podcast I've ever listened to. I definitely recommend you listen to just a few episodes. Look for the "Live At" episodes; they're the ones that will make you laugh the most. The "Best Of" episodes are a great springboard into the series, as well.

I'm rating "Risk! True Tales Boldly Told" with four out of five FABS for being not only hilarious, but also for bringing reality to the podcasting realm in a way that makes me feel like a normal person.