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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.

The Risktory Podcast Jacinthe A Galpin

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    • 4.8 • 44 Ratings

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.

    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 12 - Cathy Freeman

    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 12 - Cathy Freeman

    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 Galpin.

    All rights reserved.

    • 8 min
    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 11 - Tammy Wynette

    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 11 - Tammy Wynette

    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.

    • 8 min
    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 10 - Tenterfield Saddler

    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 10 - Tenterfield Saddler

    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 song that exuberantly celebrates all that makes my homeland great, Tenterfield Saddler is a sadder, more poignant song that speaks to the precarious balance of life versus death. A balance that is challenged daily if you live in Australia.

    Today, let’s look at Tenterfield Saddler. One of the most beautiful songs of all time, and an unintentional homage to risk management.

    The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

    All rights reserved.

    • 6 min
    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 9 - Solzhenitsyn Part 2

    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 9 - Solzhenitsyn Part 2

    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 Solzhenitsyn. Lessons that I think are especially important to know, in these chaotic times.

    The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

    All rights reserved.

    • 8 min
    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 8 - Suni Lee

    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 8 - Suni Lee

    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 by Jacinthe A Galpin.

    All rights reserved.

    • 6 min
    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 7 - Solzhenitsyn Part 1

    12 Days of Riskmas - Day 7 - Solzhenitsyn Part 1

    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 and endured. In Part 2, I’ll explore his ideas and share with you just why Solzhenitsyn’s work will always stand the test of time.

    The Risktory Podcast is created, written, hosted and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

    All rights reserved.

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
44 Ratings

44 Ratings

KC Betty ,

Informative, relevant, objective content

I love the variety of content in these episodes. The ones that tackle covid 19 from a risk and historical perspective are my favorites. It’s so refreshing to listen to someone lay out the situation with no political agenda. Thanks for creating this content.

GPC iPad ,

Excellent podcast

I’m a huge fan and follower of The Risktory Podcast. I’ve been working in critical infrastructure protection for 28 years. The content, preparation and delivery of the podcasts are well executed, insightful and enjoyable. Jacinthe A. Galpin does a wonderful job. I’ve listened to every Risktory podcast and look forward to each new episode with eager anticipation. I strongly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in history and the dark art of risk management.

Malik7x ,

Stoners

Stoners doing this on a whim about random crap that makes them giggle. Listen if that’s your level. One star for me.

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