Burned at the Stake

Kee returns after a break to unpack a social media trend she’s been noticing more and more - what she’s calling “The Come With Me.” She reflects on it's impact and the tension between digital connection and in-person experiences. She ponders how online recommendations can foster a sense of community, but also fuel factitious hype, exclusivity, and gatekeeping. Especially from what she's experienced as a "L.A. transplant" among other "L.A. transplants".  Drawing from her own experiences, Kee makes a case for something more grounded: showing up in real life. She highlights the value of supporting local businesses, celebrating neighborhood spots, and recognizing the people behind them. Instead of over-consuming curated opinions, she encourages listeners to trust their own experiences, build genuine connections, and be more present for one another on and offline.

In this episode Kee recounts a painful yet entertaining eight-month long situationship she had with a 30 year old man who loved to really... cause her hair to fall out -_-.  She opens up about love, betrayal, and finding closure, sharing the hard-earned lesson of setting boundaries and speaking up for herself. But above all she learns that karma is just ALWAYS around the corner.

In this intro episode, host Kee Kabk introduces herself and explains the meaning behind the podcast title, witch-trial metaphors, and her unpaid child acting career.  She shares her background in theater, identity, why she waited to launch, and what listeners can expect. She calls to her candid rants, video-essay style episodes, occasional guests, and focus in community building. Kee also outlines the format of each episode (30–60 minutes), distribution plans (Spotify, Apple, YouTube via Podbean), and invites listeners to follow her on Instagram for updates. So, get fired up as she finally lights the match!