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Surviving-ISH Podcast
"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…
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The Heaviest "ISH" Life Can Throw At You: A Cancer Diagnosis (SWAC Pod's Jamie)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Surviving-ISH, where we trade the polished highlight reel for the messy, honest truth of getting through…
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Beyond Beauty: Healing Trauma, Biology, and Chronic Illness with Dr. Kayte
Send us Fan Mail What happens when chronic illness isn't just about a single physical event, but a lifelong trajectory wired into our nervous system? In this…
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They’re Livestreaming an Execution. You’re the Target Audience
Send us Fan Mail When the line between military authority, public spectacle, and extreme state violence disappears, what’s left of a constitutional republic?…
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When the FBI Raids Your Life: Inside a High-Stakes SEC Investigation with Dean Vagnozzi
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving-ISH, we sit down with financial veteran and author of Be a Lion, Dean Vagnozzi. For nearly 20 years, Dean ran a…
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Karma for Colleen Slemmer? The Horrific Botched Execution of Christa Pike
Send us Fan Mail In 1995, 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer was lured into the Knoxville woods and brutally murdered. Her killer, 18-year-old Christa Pike, became…
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Is 2026 Even Livable? (Plus: Why Reba Doesn't Do Full Albums Anymore) w/ Pharnsworth
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving-ISH, Host David Keck sits down with friend, musician, and guest Pharnsworth to break down life’s daily…
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THE $1.2 TRILLION FANTASY: Donald Trump, JD Vance, & Phantom Checks Part 2-ISH
Send us Fan Mail JD Vance’s $9,000 Check: Who actually gets paid? 💸 JD Vance just announced a plan to give up to $9,000 to American families. On the surface, a…
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The Truth About ADHD Nobody Talks About w/ Your ADHD Guy
Send us Fan Mail What happens when untreated ADHD leads to a downward spiral of addiction? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Surviving Ish, Ronald, your…
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Senator Kennedy CORNERED Kash Patel Over Insane FBI Background Rules… 😳
Send us Fan Mail Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) grilled FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing regarding controversial…
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Is Trump’s $5,000 Check a BRIBE? (And Where is the DOGE Money?) 🕵️♂️💸
Send us Fan Mail What's up, guys? Welcome back to Surviving-ish, Politics Edition. I'm rough, I’m tired, and I’m definitely pouring a drink for this…
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Did ONE Juror Hijack the Lindsay Clancy Trial? (The 11-to-1 Mistrial Breakdown)
Send us Fan Mail Was the Lindsay Clancy trial doomed from the start, or did one single detail hijack the entire justice system? In this episode of…
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Trump’s Double Standard: Ghislaine Maxwell vs. The U.S. Military
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Surviving Politics-ish! In this episode, we’re breaking down a masterclass in political double standards: how Donald Trump…
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The "Sleeping Beauty" Award... (The Narcolepsy Story We NEVER Talked About) w/ Johnna and Danika
Send us Fan Mail From fighting university registration portals for 4 hours to realizing your mom isnt just “mom”,this episode gets real about parent-child…
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Algorithms, Ex-Fundamentalism & Fake Bible Facts w/ guest Daniel Alzate
Send us Fan Mail David records an impromptu conversation with returning guest Daniel, who shares what he’s “surviving-ish” after moving farther from work and…
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YOU Survived the Unthinkable": Healing, Hard Truths, & Reclaiming Your Power
Send us Fan Mail Host David welcomes Christine Blosdale, an Australia-based expert authority coach who helps entrepreneurs get seen, trusted, and paid through…
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Why Are Some Gay Men Saying They Support Trump? | Social Media Trend Breakdown
Send us Fan Mail The episode discusses a recent trend I have noticed while scrolling through social media: a specific group of gay people—mostly cisgender…
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When the American Flag Feels Like a Warning: Books, True Crime & Drawing Political Boundaries |
Send us Fan Mail David and Johnna open by chatting about Johnna’s massive home library, a book- cataloging app, and her frustration with two newly empty…
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Lindsey Graham Dead at 71: “Sudden Illness,” Trump’s Rush to Control the Narrative & the Receipts They’ll Bury
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Politics-ish, the host reacts to reports that Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71, stressing they don’t celebrate…
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Being Black, Trans, & "Still Here" (with Audrey Nicole!)
Send us Fan Mail Did you miss her? Because she’s BACK! 🌟 This week on Surviving-ISH, David catches up with the absolutely phenomenal Audrey Nicole for a chat…
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Is Life Ever Actually Figured Out? The Art of Surviving "Ish" | w/ Shawn Helgerson
Send us Fan Mail Let’s be honest: life is rarely clean, perfect, or entirely figured out. Most of the time, we’re all just surviving the "ish"—the messy…
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The Night the Lights Went Out: Overcoming Decades of Family Denial / Andrea Leeb
Send us Fan Mail When Andrea Leeb finally spoke the truth about her childhood, her mother’s physical reaction was so intense it defied medical explanation…
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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…
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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…
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"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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The ICE $50,000 Bonus Is a Lie (And the Hiring Standards Are Collapsing)
Send us Fan Mail The episode argues that ICE’s rapid push to hire 10,000 agents is turning the agency into a “new normal” built on underqualified, poorly…
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Dementia or Leadership? The Truth About Cognitive Decline in Politics-ISH
Send us Fan Mail Is the "strong leader" image we see actually a mask for a deeper struggle? After a brief hiatus to get his voice back, the host is back for a…
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Monsters, MAGA and Cults: From Church Pews to Political Rallies w/ Dr Sandra Cox & Jenny Smith
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how seemingly normal people end up trapped in extreme religious groups or following a charismatic leader? It’s not…
Surviving-ISH PodcastIs the Donald Trump Losing the Thread? | A Personal Perspective on the "Maga-Word Salad"
Send us Fan Mail Is it courage or cruelty to let someone lead while they’re fading away?" In today’s episode, we aren’t just looking at the headlines; we’re…
Surviving-ISH PodcastThe Noem Reckoning: $220M Ad Scandals, Corey Lewandowski, and the Fall of the DHS Secretary
Send us Fan Mail "I’m just a guy with a microphone... and today, that microphone is picking up the sound of my soul leaving my body." Welcome back to Surviving…
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Surviving HOA Drama and Reinventing Lives in Florida-ISH
Send us Fan Mail Surviving HOA Drama and Reinventing Lives in Florida | Featuring Schmitty and Jenny Join David, Jenny, and newcomer Ryan, aka Smitty, in this…
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RNC Broke Grindr?! The “Family Values” Hypocrisy Nobody Wants to Talk About
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving Politics-ISH , the host calls out the repeated hypocrisy of anti-LGBTQ+ “traditional values” politicians and…
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Eric Swalwell Accusations: Timeline, Resignation, and Criminal Probes | Surviving ish (Political Edition)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving ish (political edition), the host stresses that party loyalty doesn’t matter when it comes to sexual assault…
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Surviving Ish: Politics — MAGA, “DEI,” ICE & Why This Isn’t Just Politics Anymore
Send us Fan Mail In the first solo politics episode of Surviving Ish, host David Keck shares how he once felt detached from elections but says Donald Trump and…
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Planting Roots in the Tumbleweed: A Legal Advocate’s Guide to Mental Health w/ Paula Yost
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Surviving-ish! In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of legal advocacy and mental health with the incredible Paula…
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She Ordered Room Service, Then Vanished. (The Merrian Carver Mystery)
Send us Fan Mail How does a person vanish from a massive cruise ship in the middle of the ocean without a single witness? In this special crossover episode…
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Surviving The Burn List-ish w/ Julie Cruse
Send us Fan Mail On Surviving Ish, host David talks with Julie Cruse, creator of AcademicAbuse.com and author of the memoir The Burn List, about how a hostile…
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Diagnosed, Abused for It, Started over—Then Lost Her & His Job: Chris Carazas
Send us Fan Mail Chris Carazas shares how growing up across South America, Africa, and Europe as a “third culture kid” left him socially awkward until an…
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"I Drank The Juice": Alisha Is Spilling The Kool-Aid On Faith and Control
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Surviving Ish Podcast, David is joined by Alisha Marie, who shares her compelling journey from being in a high-control…
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A Girl Hidden'...-ISH
Send us Fan Mail Surviving Ish: Trauma Triggers, Toxic Positivity, and the Relief of Losing an Abusive Mother (with Jesse, author of Girl Hidden) Host David…
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The Purity Trap: Is Your Life Ever Truly Yours? (w/ Kristin Watson)
Send us Fan Mail How do you reclaim your life when it was never truly yours to begin with? In this episode of Surviving-ISH, David sits down with the…
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“He Did the Same Thing as Hitler”: Xenophobia, Scapegoats, and the Epstein Files Fallout
Send us Fan Mail The episode the host sits down with social Medias DeeDaw and discusses how a political figure is using the same tactic as Hitler by exploiting…
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Creating "Another World": How This Creator Uses Fashion & Pop Culture to Heal (w/ Alex)
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the world isn’t safe? You build your own. In this powerful episode of Surviving-ISH, we sit down with Alex—a TikTok creator…
Surviving-ISH PodcastTesla Stickers, TikTok DMs, and Emojis: The Modern Anxiety Crisis with Dr. Sandy Cox
Send us Fan Mail 🚀 THE TRUTH IS COMING OUT—AND IT’S MESSY. 🛑 Dr. Sandy Cox on Surviving Ish: Politics, Trauma, Patriarchy, Community & the Emoji Problem Host…
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Why I Stopped Hiding the Hard Parts: Disability, Debt, and Dark Humor with Cathy Brusk
Send us Fan Mail "If I don’t laugh, I’ll cry." We’ve all said it, but Cathy Brusk lives it. From the terrifying moment a "stomach bug" turned into life-saving…
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Surviving the "Real World"-ISH; New Identity, New Chaotic Rules, Same YouTube Ads
Send us Fan Mail The System Broke Him. He Broke Back. Ever feel like you’re living in two different worlds? In this episode of Surviving-ISH, we sit down with…
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The Prayer Closet: A Survivor Breaks Her Silence on Cult Abuse
Send us Fan Mail "They told us it was God's will... but it was actually a nightmare." In this episode of Surviving Ish, David sits down with Heather Ford for a…
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The Sascha Riley Tapes: Are These The Most Dangerous Audio Recordings In The Epstein Case?
Send us Fan Mail This is heavy, high-stakes material. To get the reach this deserves while staying within social media guidelines (which can be finicky about…
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They called it "tough love." We call it survival w/ Survivors Unrestrained
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Surviving-ISH, we pull back the veil on the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI)—a multi-billion dollar machine built on the broken…
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Surviving Ghost Gossip-ISH
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Surviving Ish, the show where we dive into daily face palms and epic meltdowns! I'm joined by my good friend Ashley from 'Ghost…
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Surviving The Unspeakable (And The Irrational) -ISH
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the emotional journey of a guest, Ashely, who has been coping with the loss of a friend whose…
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The Premiere: Surviving Pet Names, Family Weddings, & That Mental Health Talk-ISH
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of 'Surviving Ish,' the podcast where we discuss the little nuances and sometimes the big stuff that we're…
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Surviving the Impact of Charlie Kirk's Tragic Execution-ISH
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Surviving-Ish Podcast, we dive deep into life's daily struggles and more significant mental health challenges with a…
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Exposing the Dark Truth: Drama/Un-Holier-ISH Special Episode
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal and uncomfortable episode, hosts David and Jenny address a serious issue affecting the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI)…