Surviving-ISH Podcast
Surviving-ISH Podcast
David Keck
"Surviving-ish" is a podcast with a unique and purposeful dual focus. The "Surviving-ish" is our way of creating a space for lightheartedness—it’s about the everyday, petty grievances that are frustrating but also a source of shared, human comedy. These are the moments we survive, like when the laundry pod explodes all over the clothes, your morning coffee isn't quite hot enough, or a passive-aggressive text from a relative ruins your mood.The core mission behind "Surviving-ish" is to show our audience that while we may have been victims of serious circumstances, that does not mean people have to walk on eggshells around us. We believe in the power of laughter and the importance of finding humor in life's small frustrations. By blending serious topics with these minor, everyday grievances, we aim to normalize the idea that it's okay to joke and laugh, even after enduring significant challenges.For further inquiries or to share your own story, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Together, we can create a network of support and healing for survivors.
Cults, "K" Texts, & Terrible Delivery Windows: We're Okay-ish! w/ Umbrella Rebellion
Send us Fan Mail Ever received a single “K” text and immediately felt the passive-aggressive wrath? Or had your spellcheck completely ruin your life by changing it to an “L”? In this wildly unfiltered episode of Surviving-ish, we are jumping from hilarious everyday frustrations straight into some of the heaviest realities facing our world today. Joining the conversation is Dee from the incredible Umbrella Rebellion podcast, and no topic is off-limits. We kick things off with the ultimate ADHD...
Jun 18
1 hr 9 min
From Pure Contempt to Empathy: How 'I've Had It' & 'A Necessary Conversation' Rewired My Brain
Send us Fan Mail I used to have ABSOLUTELY ZERO empathy for the MAGA movement. As a gay man living in a deep-red Southern state and a survivor of a brutal hate crime, my anger wasn’t just justified—it was a survival mechanism. But recently, everything shifted. In this raw, unfiltered mini-episode of Surviving Politics-ish, I'm stepping back from the terrifying realities of #Project2025 to look at how we actually fight back. For years, my voice was fueled by pure contempt for anyone wearing a ...
Jun 13
13 min
"I Died in a Car Crash" — Disturbing Visions & Past Life Memories w/ Jenny Smith-Unholier Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Ever get that chilling feeling that you’ve already lived this exact day? This week, David talks with Jenny Smith, the host of Unholier Podcast, and drops a bombshell about a recurring vision of his own death that has us questioning reality. Are we trapped in a looping timeline, or did David just unlock a memory from a past life? 👁️👁️ We start off normal—laughing about aging, David being called out as a "Papaw," and Jenny’s literal lifelong battle with Florida humidity and Ama...
Jun 11
1 hr 27 min
She Escaped A Nightmare... And Rediscovered Herself ✨ (Mariel's Story)
Send us Fan Mail SHE ALMOST DIDN’T MAKE IT OUT… 💔 (Mariel's Story) In this episode of Surviving-ish, we are sitting down with the incredibly brave Mariel, who opens up about a journey that will leave you absolutely speechless. From surviving the dark reality of the troubled teen industry to escaping a highly abusive relationship ruled by coercive control, Mariel’s story is a masterclass in human resilience. How do you rebuild your entire life and rediscover your self-worth after someone tries...
Jun 4
1 hr
Project 2025 EXPOSED: The Blueprint Behind Trump’s 2026 Power Grab (Schedule F, Schools, FCC)
Send us Fan Mail The host frames the episode as a non-expert, trauma-informed attempt to understand politics and then argues that by May 2026 Project 2025 has become the governing blueprint, despite Donald Trump publicly claiming in 2024 he didn’t know its authors. They describe Project 2025 as a roughly 900-page Heritage Foundation “mandate for leadership” written by many Trump-aligned former officials, and point to cabinet staffing—naming FCC head Brandon Carr and Attorney General Pam Bondi...
Jun 3
8 min
She’s Ruining the Comedy "Bro Vibe"... And It’s Brilliant w/ Lynn Harris
Send us Fan Mail Is the comedy industry FINALLY fixing its "bro" problem? 🚨 In this episode of Surviving Ish, David sits down with the legendary Lynn Harris—journalist, comedian, and founder of Gold Comedy—to expose the toxic "bro vibe" dominating stand-up and how she’s completely flipping the script for women and non-binary creators. But first... we're talking full-blown CABIN FEVER. ❄️ From being trapped indoors by massive snowstorms to dealing with the absolute nightmare of automated phone...
May 28
1 hr 7 min
Are you avoiding this one conversation that could completely shatter your family?
Send us Fan Mail Are you avoiding this one conversation that could completely shatter your family? 🛑 In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Surviving-ish, we sit down with Jermaine Ee, a tech founder who built a groundbreaking app after a devastating personal loss. Now, he’s calling us ALL out for our biggest, most dangerous habit: completely avoiding our wills. If you think you’re "too young" or "not rich enough" to plan for the end, you are making a massive mistake. 😳 From the host's ...
May 21
52 min
From Workplace Transitions to BDSM: Everything We Aren't Supposed to Talk About-ISH
Send us Fan Mail Navigating Trauma, Dating, and the Gay Agenda 🤪 | Surviving-ISH Welcome back to Surviving-ISH! In today’s episode, David sits down with the incredible A (you might recognize them from TikTok or their appearance on the Un Holier podcast) for a conversation that is as raw as it is necessary. We’re diving deep into the messy, beautiful, and often exhausting reality of navigating life while queer. From the workplace to the bedroom, no topic is off-limits. 🎙️ In This Episode: Care...
May 14
57 min
Beautiful Ears" & Shower Stories: Why is Trump Obsessed with Other Men?
Send us Fan Mail Is the 47th President acting a little... thirsty?" ☕️ In this episode of Surviving Politics-ISH, we’re diving into the "Alpha" closet to see why the door is hanging off the hinges. We’ve heard the GOP scream about "traditional values" for years, but the math is not mathing. From bizarre "performance art" with a microphone in Milwaukee to 12-minute rants about Arnold Palmer’s locker room anatomy, we’re looking at the receipts the "masculine Republican" base isn't prepared for....
May 11
8 min
Spiraling Up: Why We’re All Traumatized Right Now (And How to Regain Control) w/ Lauren Tobey
Send us Fan Mail Are you just "getting by" or are you actually living? 🌪️ In this episode of Surviving-ish, we sit down with TikTok’s favorite trauma-informed coach, Lauren Tobey, to pull back the curtain on why modern life feels so heavy. If you’ve ever felt guilty for being stressed when "nothing is wrong," or if you're a "high-functioning" pro at masking your depression, this conversation is for you. We dive deep into the Ambient Trauma of 2026—the constant, low-grade stress of simply exis...
May 7
1 hr 1 min
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