Midnight Cheesecake

🎙️ Fit for TV (Or a Podcast) – Friendly Summary In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we dive into the Netflix docuseries Fit for TV , which takes a hard look at The Biggest Loser and how it shaped the way we think about weight loss, health, and reality TV. Ruha and Bekah (we're your long distance besties) walk through the highs and lows of the show’s 17-season run, starting with a n...

🎙️ Midnight Cheesecake – Tiny Homes & Decluttering Chaos In this episode, hang out with Ruha and Bekah as we swap stories, laugh through some podcast bloopers, and take a dive into our real experiences with tiny house living, downsizing and minimalism. We kick things off with fantasy football night—Bekah found herself in a basement full of cave dwellers grunting over the big game while th...

🍝 Midnight Cheesecake 019: Pasta Signs & Friendship Quizzes If you’re into pasta, personality quizzes, or just want to feel like you’re hanging out with your besties, this one’s for you. Today Ruha and Bekah invite you to Quiz With Us. Pull up a laptop or an impractically tiny but readily available screen and join us for Seventeen's What Kind of Best Friends Are You? here and Buzzfeed's Pasta...

🍰 Midnight Cheesecake Recap: Our Jury Duty Obsession Spoilers but not really - In this episode, we dive into the wild and hilarious Amazon Prime show Jury Duty . Ruha she got completely hooked on the series and tried convincing everyone to watch it ASAP. Bekah finally gave in and binged all eight episodes in one day - and instantly got Joe on board too. We all agree: it’s one of those shows that...

In today’s episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we talk TV shows that raised these two 30-something ladies and sometimes taught us to behave inappropriately at school. We kick things off with the legendary TGIF lineup - remember this Friday night tradition? Shows like Boy Meets World and Family Matters were more than just entertainment, they were a way to bring the family together. We...

Are you ready? In this episode, Bekah and Ruha do a pretty good job of not letting our guest, Britt, talk very much at all. And good luck suckers because even Ruha has trouble hearing the difference between hers and Britt's voice! It's another tasty episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast. With our special guest, Neopets lover and Bekah's childhood friend Britt, we’re diving headfirst into the...

🧀 This week on Midnight Cheesecake, we’re talking about death. Yep, the big D. But don’t worry, we’re not here to bum you out. Ruha and Bekah take this notoriously grim topic and instead opt for humor, heart, and existential sass. First things first, Ruha's still reeling from an adorable reel Bekah just sent her, courtesy of the Savannah Bananas. Think baby racing, banana bandanas, and the kind o...

🎙️ In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we hang out with Blake Odom, a travel-loving adventurer and recent bear encounter survivor who’s checked off 61 out of 63 national parks in the U.S. ("America's Best Idea"). Ruha and Bekah, long distance besties with a shared love for yapping and eating popcorn, dive into Blake’s journey and avoid ever taking anything too seriously....

 This episode is all about online reviews - The True and the False. In this episode of Midnight Cheesecake, we get into the chaotic and sometimes shocking world of online reviews. We kick off our BIG THANKS for the reviews we’ve gotten on the podcast so far, and talk about how much your listening means to us. <3 Then we dive into the different ways we write reviews (and why)...

 This episode of Midnight Cheesecake is all about catching up with Ruha's professional hustle as an engineering content creator on TikTok. Ruha shares her recent adventure to Cambridge for an all-expenses-paid VIP TikTok event. There’s some hilarious confusion between Cambridge and Boston at first, but then she dives into why she was really there: a workshop for content creators focused on ma...

In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast , Ruha and Bekah hang out and chat about RAGBRAI—the wild and wonderful bike ride across Iowa that Bekah has braved more than once, fueled by heart and more carbs than a human can comfortably consume. They’re joined by a special guest: Great Freaking Guy and Bekah's husband, Joe Rodgers, who’s got tons of RAGBRAI miles under his belt and plenty of...

In this episode of Midnight Cheesecake , Ruha and Bekah kick off with a little celebration. We’re fresh off our second visit together for the year. Compliments fly, jokes flow, and the friendship energy is just warm and sparkly. We dive straight into the 90s, swapping stories about our childhood toys. Bekah brings up her Sky Dancer (yes, the one that launched into the air like a magic fa...

In this episode, we serve up another rich slice of commentary and dive into Netflix’s OceanGate Titan submersible documentary—with a healthy dose of midnight cravings, mom-life chaos, and side-eye for billionaires. 🌊 We unpack the bizarre spectacle surrounding the Titan tragedy and explore how unchecked ambition, wealth, and narcissism imploded at the bottom of the ocean. Stockton Rush’s bil...

In this episode of Midnight Cheesecake , we are back with all our usual shenanigans—laughing too hard, getting a little nostalgic, and maybe oversharing just the right amount. We start off giggling about the weird and wonderful world of TikTok. From “eat dinner with me” lives to someone who sharpens pencils into tiny lions (yes, really), we’re both a little baffled and low-key fascinated. Ruha dis...

In this episode of Midnight Cheesecake, we dive into what it really takes to motivate kids, especially when quitting seems easier than pushing through. Bekah reflects on how a strings camp became a lesson in perseverance, while we swap stories about our own childhoods and how being nudged out of our comfort zones shaped who we are now. The conversation winds through financial literacy—how we’re tr...

In this episode, we explore the intersection of networking and sobriety, reflecting on how meaningful connections can thrive without the influence of alcohol. As we navigate our shared experiences, we reflect on the notion of social gatherings, and how building relationships is rooted in genuine conversation. In contrast, Bekah shares her past experiences with more alcohol-fueled dynamics, prompti...

What's one of your dad's best jokes? Today it's all things Dad (and husband) along with topics of balancing motherhood with personal ambitions, joys of children's theater, and reflections on our fathers’ influence on our lives during Father’s Day. This conversation highlights the importance of sharing experiences, humor amidst serious topics, and celebrating relationships. We'd love to hear your s...

But does Will Ferrell have a vomity face? In this episode, we dive into how social media has influenced our perspectives and interactions in relationships. Bekah shares insights from her experiences as a midwesterner while Ruha brings a unique background as an engineering content creator to the conversation. We discuss the challenges and joys of modern communication and the impact of online discou...

In this episode of the Midnight Cheesecake Podcast, we dive deep into the themes of motherhood, community, and the concept of "third spaces." From Bekah's recent experience with a family visit to reflecting on the ups and downs of family interactions. I share the whirlwind of a pool party before our recording, which ended with wet shorts and a last minute clothing change that surprisingly did not...

Ruha and Bekah gather for their official inaugural episode discuss the surprising greatness of Ben Stiller, what the divisive nature of many comedians means to us living our everyday lives, and leaving the house before remembering to put on shoes. Join us as we muddle through our attempt at making a proper podcast as two only fairly proficient 30-something moms with social media habits.