036 - Put This On My Tombstone

Put This On My TombstoneSome moments just brand themselves onto your soul — the ones that make you laugh until you wheeze, the ones that feel like a movie montage, the ones that have absolutely nothing to do with weddings, babies, or résumés. Today, Ruha and Bekah are celebrating the other greatest moments of their lives, and the stories are peak Midnight Cheesecake energy. I mean, the aura points in this episode are ka-chinging harder than Ruha's slots machine.Ruha kicks things off with her lifelong streak of improbable luck — the kind that wins raffles, costume contests, and, apparently, a mini‑jackpot on a cruise ship slot machine after betting ten cents. (A fortune which she immediately returned to the sea, like Rose at the end of Titanic.)Then Bekah delivers what might be the most iconic story in podcast history: the day she became a real‑life Supermarket Sweep champion at Aldi. We’re talking a 90‑second grocery dash, a news crew, an air horn, a cart full of nuts, a heroic turkey heist, and a total that absolutely smoked the other contestants. It’s chaotic, triumphant, and deeply on‑brand. Link to that below.From there, we wander into cozy games, recycled‑plastic tableware, very British pottery competitions, birthday marshmallows, PTA expectations, and the eternal question: if you had 90 seconds in any store, where would you go?Grab a slice and settle in — this episode is a warm, chaotic celebration of life’s unexpected wins.Mentioned in this episode:Bekah's Aldi Giveaway See Bekah's greatest moment for yourself. Warning: she's an absolute queen.https://share.google/QEM1y4CoSuxedr1h3The Wild at Heart (Nintendo Switch / Steam) A beautifully illustrated, cozy adventure game where you guide two runaway kids, craft potions, and command adorable Spritelings to save the forest. Bekah’s comfort‑game of choice.https://www.moonlightkids.co/the-wild-at-heart (moonlightkids.co in Bing)Replay Tableware Bright, durable children’s plates, bowls, cups, and utensils made from recycled plastic. Ruha’s longtime favorite for building a rainbow‑coordinated kitchen cabinet for kids (say that five times fast).https://re-play.com/The Great Pottery Throw Down (HBO Max) A wholesome, very British pottery competition show that will make you cry over clay and root for strangers shaping mugs. Ruha’s current creative obsession.https://www.max.com/shows/the-great-pottery-throw-down Wondermade Marshmallows Hand‑crafted, gourmet marshmallows in flavors like bourbon, lavender, and birthday cake — the perfect midnight treat.https://wondermade.com/Chapters:0:11 Welcome to Midnight Cheesecake1:32 Greatest Moments Beyond Family6:52 A Lucky Cruise Experience10:07 Raffles and Surprises10:31 Fun with Grocery Giveaways17:53 Recollections of Cooking Shows24:27 Reflections on Community Service30:39 A Birthday Celebration36:37 Let's Talk about Marshmallows43:13 Exploring Pottery and Creativity48:40 Midnight Treats and DessertsFind Us Around These PartsInstagram: @midnightcheesecakepodTikTok: @midnightcheesecakeFacebook: Midnight Cheesecake PodcastEmail: [email protected]