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 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 t

Surviving-ISH Podcast is a health podcast hosted by David Keck, with 222 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

David Keck hosts Surviving-ISH Podcast, a health show with 222 episodes published.

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  Episode #247

  Algorithms, Ex-Fundamentalism & Fake Bible Facts w/ guest Daniel Alzate

  Aug 5, 20261h 11mS2

  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 reframing commute frustration by using it to improve his Spanish, including plans for Spanish TikToks. David vents about rushed deck painting mishaps, then they discuss Daniel’s background leaving a fundamentalist Christian sect and why he makes TikTok series like “Silly Things I Used to Believe When I Was a Christian,” Bible contradictions, and responses to Christian creators. Daniel contrasts mostly positive TikTok feedback with angry YouTube comments, explains he no longer identifies as Christian or believes in the supernatural, and emphasizes critical thinking. They break down a viral “7 Bible facts” video (Noah’s Ark blood types, laminin “cross,” ichthys “secret code”), connect uncritical belief to harmful outcomes, and Daniel recounts a Bible college hypocrisy story about being condemned for buying Riverdance tickets while staff attended. #christian #deconstruction #bible #podcast #facts Support the show

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  Episode #246

  YOU Survived the Unthinkable": Healing, Hard Truths, & Reclaiming Your Power

  Jul 28, 20261h 19mS2

  Send us Fan Mail Host David welcomes Christine Blosdale, an Australia-based expert authority coach who helps entrepreneurs get seen, trusted, and paid through branding, messaging, and media. David shares how his podcast began during COVID after therapy stopped, following a brutal anti-gay hate crime and rape that shaped his healing and the show’s shift to “Surviving-ish,” where trauma and everyday grievances can coexist. Christine’s current “ish” includes parenting pet peeves and turning away potential clients whose negativity blocks progress, emphasizing energy, credibility, and fit. They discuss protecting guests who aren’t ready to share publicly, how trauma can change trust and identity, and the need to address root causes of abuse and mental health. The conversation expands to U.S. politics, misogyny, homophobia, and power, before Christine plugs her book The Expert Authority Code and offers David a discovery call and longer coaching support. https://www.christineblosdale.com/ Support the show

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  Episode #245

  Why Are Some Gay Men Saying They Support Trump? | Social Media Trend Breakdown

  Jul 27, 202611 minS2

  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 white gay men—publicly stating “I support Trump.” #GayPolitics #Trump #LGBTQ #GayMen #Cisgender #SocialMedia #WhiteGayMen #Politics Support the show

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  Episode #244

  When the American Flag Feels Like a Warning: Books, True Crime & Drawing Political Boundaries |

  Jul 23, 20261h 15mS2

  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 shelves, leading to ideas for dedicating space to signed books from authors and memoirs by troubled teen industry survivors. The conversation shifts to why true crime and survivor stories can feel comforting, including discussion of Amy Bradley’s disappearance. David shares his “ish” that American flags and religious symbols now signal danger, reflecting how politics has reshaped safety, identity, and public perception, especially as a gay man in the South. They debate Roe-era impacts, corporate travel benefits, misinformation, cult-like political dynamics, and the need for critical thinking, local voting, and financial literacy. They call for respectful activism, setting boundaries, and inviting marginalized voices for a roundtable allyship discussion. #funny #friends #ally #politics #Donaldtrump Support the show

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  Episode #243

  Lindsey Graham Dead at 71: “Sudden Illness,” Trump’s Rush to Control the Narrative & the Receipts They’ll Bury

  Jul 18, 202611 minS2

  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 death but refuse to let media “sanctify” his legacy or erase what they call his hypocrisy and the harm of his record. They question the official statement of a brief, sudden illness (described as a main-artery tear), noting Trump’s quick push to reject rumors of foul play and the rush they suspect to install Graham’s sister, Darlene, to finish his term. The host contrasts Graham’s outspoken 2015–16 anti-Trump comments with his later loyalty, raises long-circulating rumors about his personal life as tied to political leverage, and argues his anti-LGBTQ votes and support for anti-trans policies deepen the hypocrisy. They also flag the timing—Graham returning from a Ukraine trip and meeting with Zelensky 24 hours prior—and compare it to concerns about Mitch McConnell’s health and visibility, urging viewers to watch South Carolina closely and not let history be rewritten. #maga #Donaldtrump #lindsaygraham #ladya Support the show

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