028 - Costume Quest & All the Rest

Spooky Feels, Midnight Meals  In this episode we finally catch up after a busy month apart, and wow, we missed each other more than we realized. And we've missed you too! Life’s been chaotic, and we talked about how hard it can be to make time for friends when everything’s moving a mile a minute. Bekah shared what’s been going on - she started a new retail job (the bacon bits are flowing, if not the bacon itself), and she went through a rollercoaster of emotions with dog adoption. First came Odie, who sadly didn’t mesh well with the family, and then came Duke Kaboom, a goofy, slobbery Rottweiler mix who’s quickly become part of the crew. A recent rewatching of the Toy Story series in Ruha's household brought back up the discussion of childhood toys and movies - which led to a debate over which one hit us hardest emotionally. Pixar really knows how to hire emotional sadists, right? Then we dove into Halloween traditions and favorite seasonal video games. Ruha's family has a whole lineup: Plants vs. Zombies, Costume Quest, and if we can manage it, Luigi’s Mansion. Bekah's more into spooky puzzle games like Little Nightmares and Inside, which are creepy but clever. We also talked about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and how it reminded us that family matters more than money. That led to a whole tangent about haunted hotels, advent calendars, and how Facebook knows exactly what kind of weird sweatshirts we want. (Sweet potato & Kinda rude potato? Yes please!) Halloween got discussed for its impact on broader society - how it brings people together, even if some folks are pulling back from it. We agreed that it’s one of those holidays that lets kids be kids and neighbors be neighborly. Plus, it’s fun to see all the costumes and lights, especially when Diwali overlaps and the whole neighborhood feels festive. To wrap things up, we shared what we’ve been loving lately. Ruha's newly into Sabrina Carpenter’s music, and Bekah's obsessed with jumbo satin scrunchies from work. For snacks, it was salt and vinegar chips vs. rye flour brownies—very on brand for both of us. All in all, it was one of those chats that reminded us why we do this podcast: to laugh, share, and find joy in the little things - even when life’s a bit messy.   Show Links   🎮 Seasonal Video Games & DLCs Costume Quest: https://www.doublefine.com/games/costume-quest Costume Quest 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/275180/Costume_Quest_2 Plants vs. Zombies: https://www.ea.com/games/plants-vs-zombies Little Nightmares series: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/little-nightmares Inside (by Playdead): https://playdead.com/games/inside Luigi’s Mansion 3: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/luigis-mansion-3-switch   Other Mentions Sunday State Hair Accessories, Bekah's jumbo silk scrunchies: https://sundaystate.com Bekah's annual advent calendar, LINDT Chocolate Advent Calendars: https://www.lindtusa.com/chocolate-advent-calendars Lay's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, Bekah's current snack of choice: https://www.lays.com/products/lays-salt-vinegar-flavored-potato-chips The King Arthur Baking rye flour Ruha mentioned, does amazing things for brownies as a 25% substitution for the regular flour (Amazon, not an affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/King-Arthur-Flour-Flavorful-Verified/dp/B08HZJJ61J   🍰 Find Ruha and Bekah Around These Parts INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcheesecake FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Cheesecake-Podcast/61577976430527 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightcheesecak (The 'e' wouldn't fit) EMAIL US: [email protected]   Chapters 0:12  Welcome to Midnight Cheesecake Podcast 4:52  Becca's New Dog 16:13  Lessons from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 17:16  Seasonal Video Games 36:17  Halloween and Community 42:36 Spot's Playground 44:47  Midnight Cheesecake