Risktory: The Story Of Risk

On this week's episode, I examine the Black Death and explore how the lessons of our ancestors are are used today.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Blue Dot Sessions - Rough HewnBlue Dot Sessions - Awanee

Fordlandia was a grand industrial and social experiment, led by the legendary Henry Ford. It should have been a triumph. Instead, it collapsed in just under a decade. On this week's episode, I look at what happens when you ignore history when building for the future.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A GalpinSoundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - DelicantPodington Bear - Lonely DrifterPodington Bear - MorelsPodington Bear - Suppose It IsPodington Bear - TelltalePodington Bear - TransientPodington Bear - Una Cosa

On this week's episode, how does culture influence risk?Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - Blue BlanketPodington Bear - DegredationPodington Bear - Little DoorPodington Bear - RetrogradePodington Bear - SanctuaryPodington Bear - ScaffoldingsAudio provide by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and is used under Fair Use Provisions.

On this week's episode, Napoleon could have a learned a thing or ten from Elizabeth I.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credit (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Dee-Yank-Key - HandelDee-Yank-Key - BachDee-Yank-Key - Pachelbel

On this week's episode, I look at the downfall of my hero, Napoleon Bonaparte. Why did someone who was so good at risk become so bad at it?Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Musick's Recreation - GavotteDee Yank Key - BiPolarDee Yank Key - 01 Wall Symphony

On this week's episode, what happens when risks are realized concurrently, and what are the lessons we can learn. And avoid.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Blue Dot Sessions - Celestial NavigationBlue Dot Sessions - Surly BondsBlue Dot Sessions - In Paler Skies

On this week's episode, I look at the life and times of the tenacious risk hunter, Marie Curie.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - Alphabet SoupPodington Bear - SorrentoPodington Bear - Falling FallingPodington Bear - Clair de Lune

On this week's episode, it's a very special episode to celebrate Risktory's 1st Birthday!Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A GalpinSoundtrack Credits (www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - Across the RiverPodington Bear - All The WaysPodington Bear - Falling FallingPodington Bear - Surface Tension 1Podington Bear - Surface Tension 2Podington Bear - Surface Tension 3Sound Effect Credit (www.freesound.org)Inspector J - Music Box Happy Birthday

On this week's episode, I look at Operation Frequent Wind, which involved the rapid evacuation of American citizens and at-risk Vietnamese Civilians from Saigon in the closing stages of the Vietnam War.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (www.freemusicarchive.org)Blue Dot Sessions - Cicle DR ValgaBlue Dot Sessions - Surly BondsSound Effect Credits (www.freesound.org)Corsica - CrowdSoundbyte courtesy of PBS and used under Fair Use provisions.

On this week's episode, I look at how the sinking of the Titanic was almost inevitable thanks to risk complacency and lack of preparedness.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack credits (www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - BittersweetPodington Bear - Indian PaintbrushPodington Bear - Lens FlarePodington Bear - Storm PassingPodington Bear - ThresholdPodington Bear - TumbledownSound effect credit (www.freesound.org)Accident Baro - Accident Titanic

On this week's episode, I look at the rise of Vladimir Lenin in 1917 and how he was able to capitalize on opportunity using risk management techniques.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A GalpinSoundtrack Creditd (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - AlsacePodington Bear - Blue BlanketPodington Bear - Clair De Lune WoodwindPodington Bear - DegredationPodington Bear - Minor Islands

On this week's episode of Risktory, I look at the magnificent Rosa Parks and how her single act of defiance on December 1 1955 changed the world. What drives the 1% of risk takers who change the world?Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Blue Dot Sessions - Surly BondsBlue Dot Sessions - In Paler SkiesBlue Dot Sessions - The Envelope

On this week's episode, I look at the Battle of the Alamo and why - even when you're outnumbered and outgunned - good management of the unknown can propel you to near victory.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Lobo Loco - Wild West ReductionLobo Loco - Hometown StreetlifeLobo Loco - Miss Kitty's Salon

On this week's episode, I look at the decision making criteria Harry S Truman used to decide that - yes - the US would drop an atomic bomb on Japan during World War II.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A GalpinSoundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - Blue BlanketPodington Bear - DegradationPodington Bear - Little DoorPodington Bear - Minor IslandsPodington Bear - RetrogradePodington Bear - The Things We Save

On this final episode for 2017, I look at the 1995 Quebec Referendum. Quebeccers veered tantalizingly close to sovereignty, with risk management (in the form of opportunity capitalization) playing its role.Normal broadcasting will resume on Monday January 8 2018. I wish you all a safe and festive holiday break.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - TelltalePodington Bear - Suppose it isPodington Bear - Bit RioChris Zabriskie - Stories about the world that once wasChris Zabriskie - Cylinda 6Chris Zabriskie - Nirvana VeVOSoundbyte of Robert Bourassa used courtesy of Chaine de Quebec and is broad under Fair Use Provisions.

On this week's episode, I look at the Battle of Berlin. And why it's an event all risk practitioners should learn from.Created, written, recorded and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Blue Dot Sessions - March on Gumdrop FieldPodington Bear - Storm Passing'Bigly' soundbyte from CNN, utilized under Fair Use provisions

On January 28 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded, killing all seven on board. What are the lessons we can learn about mitigating risks in plain sight? Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A GalpinSoundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Art of Escapism - Return to WarBlue Dot Sessions - PeriodicalsBlue Dot Sessions - City LimitsNews media provided by CNN and used under Fair Use provisions.

On this week's episode, I look at an accidental risk hero, Eugene Francois Vidocq. A former criminal turned criminologist and one of history's greatest bad-asses.Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A GalpinSoundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Art of Escapism - Another Promise KeptMuscik's Recreation - SarabandeSoni Ventorum Wind Quartet - Op 67 No 2 in E Minor

On this week's episode of Risktory, I look at the lines of defense model, illustrated to perfection during the construction of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.Created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Blue Dot Sessions - Transit AliasBlue Dot Sessions - FesteringBlue Dot Sessions - The Nocturne

On today's episode, it's Q and A time. Everything you ever wanted to know about risk and podcasting, including a potential Risk Bachelorette series!Created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.Soundtrack Credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)Podington Bear - AssociationsPodington Bear - EverybodyPodington Bear - SeashoreJahzzar - SiestaAudiobinge - Sunny Day