Listen "S16 Ep439: Hurt"
Episode Synopsis
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in July of 2013, when Trevor Noah and Robin Gelfenbien shared about scars they've healed from.
🎤Live Story: Vargas by Robin Gelfenbien
In college, Robin is bullied by a whole pack of frat brothers who call her "Vargas," after a character in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. In the end, she gets to confront the leader of the group about it.
CURRENT keywords: bullying, frat life, hazing, sexism
🎤Live Story: The Best Looking Person in the Family by Trevor Noah
Growing up in South Africa during Apartheid, Trevor watched his mother deal not only with the prejudice they were facing, but with an abusive boyfriend who shot her in the head.
CURRENT keywords: Best Of Risk, celebrity storyteller, South Africa, apartheid, prejudice, abuse, violence
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🎤Live Story: Vargas by Robin Gelfenbien
In college, Robin is bullied by a whole pack of frat brothers who call her "Vargas," after a character in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. In the end, she gets to confront the leader of the group about it.
CURRENT keywords: bullying, frat life, hazing, sexism
🎤Live Story: The Best Looking Person in the Family by Trevor Noah
Growing up in South Africa during Apartheid, Trevor watched his mother deal not only with the prejudice they were facing, but with an abusive boyfriend who shot her in the head.
CURRENT keywords: Best Of Risk, celebrity storyteller, South Africa, apartheid, prejudice, abuse, violence
🌈 Support RISK! & Get Involved
• 🎟 See RISK! live in NY: September 25th and December 11th
• ✍️ Pitch your story
• ❤️ Support us on Patreon or make a one-time PayPal donation
• 📚 Shop merch or the RISK! book
• 🎓 Take storytelling classes with us
• 🎥 Hire Kevin as a coach or get personalized videos
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/adchoices
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