The Risktory Podcast

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December 2021 Update: The Risktory Podcast is on indefinite hiatus. Thank you for all the support!

Risktory is a first of its kind podcast, dedicated to exploring the risk universe through the lens of history.

From Napoleon in his first Italian campaign, to the ancient city of Pompeii, to Jack the Ripper, risk has always had a place in helping humans to both guard against existential threat, but to also grasp and exploit exquisite opportunity.

Think risk is boring? Let Risktory blow your mind.

New episodes are released every Monday, 6:30am, US Eastern Time.

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12 Days of Riskmas - Day 12 - Cathy Freeman

Dec 30 2021 8 mins  
It’s Day 12 of Riskmas and – also the final episode of the Risktory Podcast. Today, a story that feels as real today as it did back then. Cathy Freeman, the great Australian runner, winning gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. A great tale that proves you don’t need the best of everything, to be the best.The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced by Jacinthe A

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 11 - Tammy Wynette

Dec 29 2021 8 mins  
Welcome to Day 11 of Riskmas. Today, let’s talk about the great musician, Miss Tammy Wynette. If Dolly is the Queen, Tammy was – and still is – the first lady of country. She broke all the ceilings, laying the groundwork for every female country singer coming after her.The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.All rights reserved.

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 10 - Tenterfield Saddler

Dec 28 2021 6 mins  
It is Day 10 of Riskmas and, today, the song Tenterfield Saddler. When you think of the great Australian, Peter Allen, you think of – quite naturally – I still call Australia home. But for those of us of a certain vintage and/or who are fans of Peter Allen, we all know that Tenterfield Saddler is perhaps his best work.While I still call Australia home is an expat love song, a s

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 9 - Solzhenitsyn Part 2

Dec 27 2021 8 mins  
Today, it’s Part 2 of my exploration into Russian dissident: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. On day 7, I looked at Solzhenitsyn’s life, positing the idea that Solzhenitsyn may never have gotten close to being as influential as he was, and is, were it not for the utter chaos that seemed to accompany him wherever he went.Today, I wanted to look at the big lessons we can take from Solzhen

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 8 - Suni Lee

Dec 26 2021 6 mins  
When Simone Biles pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, I was so incredibly sad. I have loved watching this underdog win everything and I was genuinely excited to see her dominate. I kinda thought. Well, what next then? I mean, who else in the US Gymnastic Team can compete with the ferocity and dominance of Biles? Suni Lee.The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced b

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 7 - Solzhenitsyn Part 1

Dec 23 2021 7 mins  
Welcome to Day 7 of Riskmas, and Part I of two Riskmas episodes dedicated to the Russian dissident, Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Alexander Solzhenitsyn is one of the most influential philosophers to have ever lived, and his work is work that – even today – is incredibly relevant.On Part 1 today, I look at the life of Solzhenitsyn and the extraordinary roller coaster he experienced a

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 6 - Australia vs USA

Dec 22 2021 8 mins  
It is Day 6 of the 12 Days of Riskmas. The half way point. And today, it’s a battle of the countries. The US versus Australia. What are the five big differences between the two countries, and why do those differences matter.The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.All rights reserved.

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 5 - Omicron

Dec 21 2021 5 mins  
It’s Day 5 of the 12 Days of Riskmas and, today, let’s talk about COVID-19’s latest mutation: Omicron. What you should know. What you should be on the look out for. And why you should not panic.The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.All rights reserved.

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 4 - Classic Liberalism

Dec 20 2021 9 mins  
Welcome to Day 4 of Riskmas, and welcome to Classic Liberalism, the lost Philosophy. I don’t tend to engage in political discussion on the podcast, but I have mentioned a few times that I am a classic liberal. And I’ve received many an email and message along the lines of ‘I never picked you for a liberal’ or ‘I thought you had more common sense than to be a liberal’ or

12 Days of Riskmas - Day 3 - Isaiah Lees

Dec 19 2021 6 mins  
Welcome to Day 3 of Riskmas. Today, let’s talk about Isaiah Lees, one of history’s greatest detectives and – arguably – the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes.The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.All rights reserved.